AMEC Camino-108, User Manual

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2.4 GPS Antenna Installation
Install the GPS antenna where it has a clear view to the sky, so that it may access the
horizon freely with 360° degrees with a vertical observation of 5 to 90 degrees above
the horizon.
Figure 3 GPS Antenna Locations
It is recommended to keep the GPS antenna out of the transmitting beam of
high-power transmitters such as Inmarsat devices and radar.
When connecting the cables, take note of the following precautions.

Sharp bending of the cable may cause damage to the inner wires and
impair the overall performance.
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The coaxial cable should be run separately to other cables.
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Insulation tape on the GPS connector on the coaxial cable is
recommended.
Ensure a free 360˚ horizon with
a vertical observation of 5˚.
The recommended horizontal
distance between GPS
antennas and other antennas is
3m.
5˚
3m