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Chapter 2
8 Phoenix 300 Installation & Operation Manual
Powering the GPS Receiver
The Phoenix 300 is designed to operate between 9V and 16V DC. The unit is reverse-voltage and over voltage
power protected to reduce the possibility of damage during installation.
1.
Route the supplied power cable (P/N 115-0171-118) to a clean source of power (e.g. vehicle battery, logic
power bus bar, etc.).
Note:
The optional Slingshot adapter cable (P/N 115-0171-998) to connect a Phoenix 300 and Slingshot
Field Hub to a system with the Raven generation 2 cabling platform installed. Contact a local
Raven dealer for additional assistance with options available for specific installation applications.
2.
Connect the red wire from the supplied power cable to a positive (+) power source.
3.
Connect the black wire to a negative (-) power or ground.
Note:
If power and ground connections are reversed, the internal self-resetting fuse will open and power
will be removed. If this occurs, disconnect the power connector from the back of the GPS receiver,
connect the power lead wires as instructed above and reconnect power to the receiver. After
verifying that power connections are installed properly, it is safe to reconnect the receiver and
peripheral devices.
If an automotive power adapter is used, verify that the vehicle has a negative ground system
before connecting the Phoenix 300. If an AC adapter is used, be sure to connect the adapter to an
AC power source.
CAUTION
Before powering this receiver, make sure the
antenna is connected. The Phoenix 300
receiver is reverse-power protected. A direct
path exists between the ground pin of the power
connector and the chassis. If power is reversed
with the chassis grounded, a short exists
between power and ground and the power wire
could be damaged or even catch fire. This is not
a problem unique to the Phoenix 300 receiver,
as any grounded equipment will have the same
issue.