SX BLUE GPS iSXblue II+ GNSSTM, User Manual

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Caution – By default, the SXblue receiver supplies 5.0 VDC across its RF
connector to power an active GPS antenna’s low noise amplifier (LNA).
Connection to a GPS antenna that doesn’t support a 5 VDC input could
damage the antenna.
1.2.4 GNSS Antenna Cable Configuration
The cable between GNSS antenna and SXblue receiver depends on the
connector type of antenna and receiver.
1.2.4.1 SXblue 12/24 volts with GNSS Precision Antenna
The cable required for this configuration is equipped with SMA (male) connector
which goes to the GNSS Precision antenna and BNC (male) connector which goes
to SXblue 12/24 volts receiver (see Figure 1-4).
1.2.4.2 SXblue 12/24 volts with GNSS Survey Antenna
The cable required for this configuration is equipped with TNC (male) connector
which goes to the GNSS Survey antenna and BNC (male) connector which goes
to SXblue 12/24 volts receiver. The TNC (male) connector can be straight or right
angle (see Figure 1-5).
Figure 1-4 Cable for GNSS Precision
antenna and SXblue 12/24 volts receiver
Figure 1-6 Cable for GNSS Precision antenna and
SXblue receiver