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Transmitter and GPS Receiver Location
The first step in setting up the transmitter is to determine a suitable location for the transmitter and GPS Receiver. Location is
extremely important to ensure the best operation of the system. You must consider the following:
Installation and Configuration Overview
Review the Installation Location Guidelines and identify the installation location of the system components.
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Inspect system components to verify packaging includes all supplied parts for each system component and verify no
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damage has occurred during shipping.
Do not install or attempt to set the system wireless clocks or devices until the system components are installed and
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configured, the transmitter is powered and its time source is configured, and the transmitter is fully operational.
Summary of Installation
Listed below is a summary of the order in which the system and its components are to be installed and configured.
1. Assemble the ground plane omindirectional antenna .
2. Assemble the antenna mast.
3. Route the antenna LMR 400 coaxial cable
4. Route the GPS cable.
5. Install the GPS receiver.
6. Secure the antenna to mast.
7. Ground the antenna mast.
8. Ground the transmitter.
9. Connect the transmitter time source.
10. Establish the transmitter settings and verify connections.
11. Verify the system is operational.
Installation Location Guidelines
When planning the system installation, Primex Wireless recommends taking into consideration the below installation guidelines.
NOTE:
Prior to installation and to assure optimum performance of the system, it is recommended a Primex Wireless
Applications Engineer performs a site survey. The site survey includes an analysis and recommendation of the
installation location of the system components and ground plan omnidirectional antenna.
Ground Plane Omnidirectional Antenna Installation Location Guidelines
In the event that metal objects extend above the level of the ground plane, the radiation pattern will be distorted.
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Radiation through metal objects will be lower than from other directions.
The antenna cannot be placed on or directly adjacent to walls or metal structures.
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Antenna is required to be a minimum of 15' (4.57m) clear from the radius of other antennas.
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