Novatel OEM719, Installation And Operation Manual

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Chapter 2 Installation of OEM7 Family Receiver Cards
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OEM7700 Electrical and Environmental Specifications on page 172
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OEM7720 Electrical and Environmental Specifications on page 196
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. Ensure adequate ESD protection is used as described in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Pre-
cautions below.
2. Prepare the interface with the receiver’s data, status and power signals using the inform-
ation in Preparing the Data, Signal and Power Interface on page 33.
3. Connect the GNSS antenna adapter cable to the receiver (refer to Connecting the Antenna to
the Receiver Card on page 39).
4. Mount the OEM7 receiver card in a secure enclosure to reduce environmental exposure and
RF interference, as described in Mounting the Printed Circuit Board below.
5. Mount the GNSS antenna to a secure, stable structure (refer to Mounting the GNSS Antenna
on page 38).
6. Apply power to the receiver as described in
Applying Power to the Receiver Card on page 40.
7. Connect the receiver to a computer or other data communications equipment (refer to
Con-
necting Data Communications Equipment on page 40 for instructions).
2.5.1 Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
When the OEM7 receiver card is removed from the original packing box, keep the box and ESD
protection for future storage or shipment. Leave the OEM7 receiver 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 OEM7
cards.
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Always hold the OEM7 receiver card by the corners or the RF shield: avoid dir-
ect contact with any of the components.
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Never let the OEM7 receiver 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
OEM7 receiver card.
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The warranty may be void if equipment is damaged by ESD.
For more ESD information, see Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Practices on page 232.
2.6 Mounting the Printed Circuit Board
The OEM7 family receiver cards are OEM products and the printed circuit board is provided
without a housing structure. This allows flexibility in creating a mounting environment to suit par-
ticular product and market requirements.
The mounting and enclosure should provide for the following: