Installation OEM6 Family Cards
Chapter 2
OEM6 Family Installation and Operation User Manual Rev 12
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The OEM6 family cards also provide protection during a voltage event of short duration. It is recommended
that appropriate fuses or current limiting be incorporated as a safety precaution on all power lines used. Use
a sufficient gauge of wire to ensure the voltage at the connector is within the OEM6 family card’s
requirements.
2.5
Card Installation Overview
When the appropriate equipment is selected, complete the following steps to set up and begin using the
NovAtel GNSS receiver.
1. Install the OEM6 family card in an enclosure with a wiring harness (refer to
OEM6 Family Card with Wiring Harness and Enclosure
2. Mount the GNSS antenna to a secure, stable structure.
3. Connect the GNSS antenna to the receiver using an antenna RF cable (refer to the information in
Section 2.3.3, Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver
4. Apply power to the receiver, as described in
Section 2.5.2, Applying Power to the Receiver
5. Connect the receiver to a computer or other data communications equipment (refer to
Connecting Data Communications Equipment
on page 38 for instructions).
2.5.1
Installing an OEM6 Family Card with Wiring Harness and Enclosure
To install an OEM6 family card:
1. Ensure adequate ESD protection is used as described in the following section.
2. Mount the OEM6 family card in a secure enclosure to reduce environmental exposure and RF
Mounting the Printed Circuit Board
3. Prepare a wiring harness to interface with the receiver’s data, status and power signals using the
information in
Preparing the Data, Signal and Power Harness
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
ESD is a leading cause of failure of electronic equipment components and printed circuit boards containing
ESD sensitive devices and components. Follow ESD precautions when handling or installing an OEM6 family
card. See
Appendix J, Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Practices
on page 206 for more information on ESD
precautions.
When the OEM6 family card is removed from the original packing box, keep the box and ESD protection for
future storage or shipment. Leave the OEM6 family card in the static shielding bag or clamshell when not
connected in a normal operating environment.
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Always wear a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap when handling OEM6 cards.
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Always hold the OEM6 family card by the corners or the RF shield: avoid direct contact with
any of the components.
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Never let the OEM6 family card come in contact with clothing. The ground strap cannot
dissipate static charges from fabrics.
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Failure to follow accepted ESD handling practices could cause damage to the OEM6 family
card.
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The warranty may be void if equipment is damaged by ESD.
