Chapter 2
Installing the Base Station
RUGGEDCOM WIN7018
Installation Guide
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Installing the GPS Antenna
• Select an area where there are few obstacles between the antenna and the planned coverage area or zone. A
minimum of 55% of the sky must be visible to the antenna.
• Make sure the antenna is installed at a distance from other antennas or devices that may cause interference.
• Make sure the antenna is accessible for maintenance.
CONTENTS
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Section 2.7.1, “Installing the GPS Antenna”
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Section 2.7.2, “Installing an RF Antenna”
Section 2.7.1
Installing the GPS Antenna
The RUGGEDCOM WIN7018 base station is shipped with an omni-directional GPS antenna that is mounted to the
top of the chassis.
CAUTION!
Interference hazard – risk of frequency disruption. The cable used to connect the GPS antenna to the
base station must not exceed 22 m (72 ft) in length, otherwise it may act as an antenna itself and
generate interference. Only use the coaxial cable provided with the base station.
To install the GPS antenna, do the following:
1. Secure the GPS mounting bracket to the base station using the supplied hardware (i.e. screws, spring washers
and flat washers).
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Figure 7: GPS Antenna Assembly
1.
Mounting Bracket
2.
Screw
3.
Spring Washer
4.
Flat Washer
2. Connect the supplied coaxial cable between the antenna and the
GPS
port on the base station.
3. Connect the grounding lug from the antenna to the common ground connection on the base station.
