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20 Z-Sensor and Z-Eurocard Operation Manual
Power Requirements
The Z-Sensor requires 10-28 Vdc and consumes 7.5 watts.
Environmental Specifications
The operating temperature range of the Z-Sensor is -30
°
C to +55
°
C; storage
temperature range is -40
°
C to +85
°
C.
The Z-Sensor will work at 100% humidity and is rated to MIL-STD-810E for wind
driven rain and dust.
RF Connector
The RF connector is a standard 50-ohm female TNC wired for connection via coaxial
cabling to a GPS antenna with integral LNA. The TNC connector shell is connected
to the Z-Sensor common ground. The TNC center pin pr5 Vdc to power the
LNA (maximum 150 mA draw) and accepts 1227 and 1575 MHz RF input from the
antenna; the RF and DC signals share the same path.
7 GND 20 CTSB-clear to send, port B
8 RTSB-ready to send, port B 21 RXDA-receive data, port A
9 TXDA-transmit data, port A 22 No connection
10 GND 23 CTSA-clear to send
11 RTSA-ready to send, port A 24 EXT PWR 1
12 GND 25 EXT PWR 2
13 GND
Table 2.4: Z-Sensor DB25 Connector Pinout (continued)
Pin Code Pin Code