AMEC WideLink R150GE, User Manual

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2.4 GPS Antenna Installation
Install the GPS antenna where it has a clear view of the sky, so that it may access the
horizon freely with 360° degrees.
Figure 5 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.
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Bending cables may cause damages to the inner wires and impair overall the
performances.
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Each coaxial cable should be set up separately and can only be set up in a
single cable tube.
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Insulation on connector port of the coaxial cable should be considered.
WideLink R150GE is tested with the GPS antenna GA-22. It’s recommended to use
GA-22 with WideLink R150GE series to ensure the optimal reliability of your AIS system.
For pole mounting the GA-22, a 1 inch 14 TPI thread pole will be required.
Figure 6 Mounting GPS Antenna
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