Model: MTS200 (1U)
Doc. Ref. no. : - m08/om/201
Issue no.: 03
Page 25 of 195
User’s Manual
WARNING
Never work on open unit when power of unit is ON.
WARNING
Unit is equipped with internal fuse. If it is blown Up or blowing again on its
replacement, it is highly probable that either power source is incorrect or
power source connection is improper.
Internal fuse should be only replaced with same fuse type and same fuse
rating as supplied from manufacturer factory. Replacement of Fuse should be
done in unit Power OFF condition only.
6.1 GPS Antenna Installation
GPS Antenna and Cable Information
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Model MTS200 comes complete with the necessary hardware to be able to receive GPS
signals: 50-feet of RG-6 cable and a GPS antenna. The antenna cable is connected between the female
N connector on the antenna and the female BNC connector at the rear panel of the clock.
This section should help you with installing the GPS antenna and antenna cable(s) and connecting them
to the model MTS200 series clocks. It should also be a source of information if you should need to
troubleshoot the antenna cable system. These clocks achieve their accuracy. By comparing and adjusting
the Internal clock signal to the incoming GPS signal.
6.1.1
GPS Antenna Installation
Refer steps for installation of GPS antenna and antenna cable as described below.
Selecting a GPS Antenna Site Outdoors
Select a site or antenna mounting position that...
• Is the highest point available
• Offers a full 360° view horizontally, to within 10° vertically of the horizon
• Is higher than neighboring buildings/obstructions
• Is protected from strong radio frequency (RF) and microwave transmissions
• Is set away from RF-reflective surfaces that cause multipath interference
• Is set 3 ft. (1 m) away from other GPS antennas
Avoid...
• Mounting the antenna between tall buildings or next to walls and equipment
• Cable type and cable length which runs from the antenna to the receiver that exceed the
specified length
• Patching multiple cables together to make a single cable run
• Running the cable through bulkheads and alongside high-energy cables
• Crimping or damaging the cable
