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CHAPTER
2
Manual No. 016-0171-548 Rev. C 7
Chapter 2
Installation and Initial
Start Up
Mounting GPS Receiver Equipment
The following sections contain procedures and guidelines for installing the Phoenix 300 DGPS receiver. Please
read the following sections carefully before beginning the installation procedure to avoid potential issues or
damage to the receiver.
DGPS Receiver
Mount the receiver using the elongated holes in the flange assembly. Tighten the support screws securely to
prevent jarring or bouncing of the receiver.
DGPS Antenna Mounting
To ensure the best possible signal reception, the following recommendations should be considered when
selecting the DGPS antenna mounting position.
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Mount the DGPS antenna to the tallest point of the vehicle using the standard magnet mount.
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Make sure that the DGPS antenna has a clear 360° view of the sky.
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Mount the antenna as far as possible from sources of magnetic or electrical interference such as
alternators, strobe lights, radio transmitters, microwave dishes, radar, or cellular antennas.
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The simplest setup is achieved by mounting the antenna on the center-line of the vehicle.
Aerial Antenna Mounting Plate (Optional)
An optional aerial antenna mounting plate (P/N 063-0172-971) is included with kits featuring an MBA-6 (helix)
style antenna. If no suitable magnetic mounting location exists on the vehicle, this mounting plate may be
affixed to the tallest point of the vehicle to provide a magnetic surface for mounting the GPS antenna.
Antenna Cable
A 15 foot [4.6 m] antenna cable (P/N 115-0171-117) is supplied with standard Phoenix 300 receiver kits. Other
cable lengths or extension cables are also available if necessary by contacting a local Raven dealer. Additional
cable may be added as long as the voltage drop across the cable does not exceed 0.5V DC. This does not
normally present a problem if the cable length is 50 feet or less.