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Connectivity
Fully Connected Z-Xtreme Rover
A fully connected Z-Xtreme Rover receiver with external radio may have up to four
cable connections, as shown in Figure 3.22.
These connections are:
1. Receiver power cable plugged into the port labeled “POWER”. This cable
connects an external power source to the Z-Xtreme receiver. This is an
optional connection not required for operation if the Z-Xtreme is fitted with an
internal battery.
2. Computer communication cable plugged into the port labeled “Serial Ports –
A”. This cable connects the handheld computer to the Z-Xtreme receiver.
This is a mandatory connection that will remain throughout operation.
3. Radio communication / power cable plugged into the port labeled “Serial
Ports – B”. This cable connects the Z-Xtreme receiver to the radio. If using
an external radio, this is a mandatory connection that will remain thoughout
operation. If using a radio internal to the GPS receiver, this connection is not
required.
4. GPS antenna cable plugged into the port labeled “GPS”. This cable connects
the Z-Xtreme receiver to the GPS antenna. This is a mandatory connection
that will remain thoughout operation.
If the rover system includes a radio internal to the GPS receiver, the connections to
Figure 3.22 Cable Connections for Z-Xtreme Rover with External Radio