Mounting Options For The Ptp-Sync Gps Receiver; Gps Receiver Location Requirements - Motorola PTP 600 series User Manual

Mounting options for the PTP-SYNC GPS receiver

Mounting options for the PTP-SYNC GPS receiver
If PTP-SYNC is the selected TDD synchronization method, with a GPS receiver as the
timing reference source, then the GPS receiver must be mounted as described in this
section.
CAUTION
Ensure that the GPS receiver module is mounted in a position where all
protection requirements can be met.

GPS receiver location requirements

The GPS receiver for PTP-SYNC must be mounted at a location that meets the
following requirements:
•
It must be possible to protect the installation as described in
requirements
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It must have an un-interrupted view of the sky.
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It must receive an adequate signal from at least four GPS satellites.
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It must be mounted at least 1 m (3 ft), preferably 2 m (6 ft), away from other GPS
receiving equipment.
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It must not be sited in the field of radiation of co-located radio communications
equipment and should be positioned at a distance of at least 3 m (10 ft) away.
Mount the GPS receiver on the wall of the equipment building, if there is a suitable
location on the wall that can meet these requirements. Failing that, mount it on a
metal tower or mast.
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Chapter 2 Planning considerations
General protection
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