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Procurement Information

GPS Antenna Sets

A.3. Antenna

Cables

Please order the cable per meter needed.

Type of the cable

Part Number

RG58 36000010
RG213 36000030
LowLoss 36000055
LCF ½ ”

36000060

A.4. Connectors

Name of the Component

Part Number

Connector for cable type RG58, straight

13113006

Connector for cable type RG213, straight

13113000

Connector for cable type RG213 and Low Loss, angle

13113002

Connector for cable type LowLoss, straight

13113013

Connector for cable type LCF ½ ” , straight

13113009

A.5. Lightning

Protection

An Lightning Protection includes a Hardware kit and 2 necessary connectors

Name of the Component

Part Number

Lightning Protector for cable type RG58

83009025

Lightning Protector for cable type RG213

83009024

Lightning Protector for cable type LowLoss

83009023

A.6. Grounding

Kit

Name of the Component

Part Number

Grounding Kit for cable type RG58/RG213

36102045

001023AD – July 2003

Summary of Contents for GPS Antenna

Page 1: ...GPS ANTENNA SETS INST ALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual P N 60500012 Doc No 001023AD Published July 2003 applicable for GPS Antenna Sets P N 8300900x ...

Page 2: ...der the terms of this warranty For this warranty to be effective the purchaser agrees that the equipment will be properly installed and maintained Equipment which upon examination by Symmetricom GmbH requires repair or replacement of parts thereof as a result of improper installation misuse unauthorized alterations or repairs or user negligence such repairs or replacement of parts thereof will be ...

Page 3: ...evision Issued Para Subject of Change Remarks AA 10 2001 All First Release AB 05 2000 All Connector for H2000 cable and lightning protection added AC 07 2000 1 Cable length for RG213 changed AD 07 2003 All Completely reworked 001023AD July 2003 iii ...

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Page 5: ...n 5 2 5 Grounding Kit 6 2 6 Technical Data 6 3 Unpacking and Inspection 7 3 1 Unpacking 7 3 2 Inspection 7 4 Installation of the GPS Antenna 9 4 1 Selection of a Suitable Location 9 4 2 Mast Mounting 10 4 2 1 Pre Assembly of the Mounting Fixture 10 4 2 2 Fixing of the Mounting Tube 10 4 3 Wall Mounting 11 4 3 1 Pre Assembly of the Mounting Fixture 11 4 3 2 Fixing of the Mounting Tube 11 4 4 Assemb...

Page 6: ...ction of the Grounding Kit 17 8 Repacking and Return 19 8 1 Return Procedure 19 8 2 Repacking 19 A Procurement Information 21 A 1 GPS Antenna Sets 21 A 2 GPS Antenna and Mounting Device 21 A 3 Antenna Cables 22 A 4 Connectors 22 A 5 Lightning Protection 22 A 6 Grounding Kit 22 Glossary Glossary 1 vi 001023AD July 2003 ...

Page 7: ...ed and lists related documents available for the user 2 Description of the Parts Provides a brief description of the parts and lists important technical data 3 Unpacking and Inspection Contains procedures for unpacking and inspecting the delivered parts 4 Installation of the GPS Antenna Contains instructions for installing the GPS antenna 5 Assembly of the Antenna Cable and the Connector Describes...

Page 8: ...ventions When text appears this way it means Installation The title of a document or the title of a chapter Symmetricom does not recommend A word or term given special emphasis 1 5 3 Warnings Cautions Recommendations and Notes Warnings Cautions Recommendations and Notes attract attention to essential or critical information in this document The types of information in each are explained in the fol...

Page 9: ...ical shock damage to or destruction of components of the equipment Recommendation All recommendations use this symbol Recommendations indicate manufacturer tested methods or known functionality Recommendations contain installation operation or maintenance procedures practices conditions or statements that provide important information for optimum performance results Note All notes use this symbol ...

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Page 11: ...lamps can be used while attaching parts are not included 2 3 Antenna Cables and Connectors For connection between antenna and GPS receiver unit e g GPS LC different coaxial cables are provided to be used Dependent on the distance between GPS antenna and GPS receiver unit different coaxial cables must be used The difference of the cables are cable diameter and insertion loss see technical data Each...

Page 12: ...connection must be kept dry to prevent corrosion which reduces effectiveness The weather proofing materials which should be part of each grounding kit must be properly applied 2 6 Technical Data GPS Antenna Color White Weight 0 16 kg Nominal RF Input Type N connector female Operating Temperature 40 degrees C to 85 degrees C Humidity 95 relative Humidity Frequency 1575 42 10 0 MHz GPS L1 Impedance ...

Page 13: ...n material 3 Remove all parts Check the shipping container for loose parts Recommendation Keep all packaging materials in the event the equipment or components must be returned or shipped to another location 3 2 Inspection 1 Check the items against packing list 2 Inspect the items for shipping damage including bent or loose parts broken connectors or other visible defects 3 Notify Symmetricom GmbH...

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Page 15: ...the sector E S W must be considered while in the southern hemisphere Australia South America it s W N E Rooftop mounting is ideal Wall mounting may be acceptable particulary at higher levels The figure shows different location options and their pros and cons are discussed below Position 1 Few obstructions towards the important region Potential to track up to 8 satellites Best results Position 2 So...

Page 16: ...ur plain washers and four nuts see sketch beside 28 mm 60 mm mast diameter antenna mast from customer mounting bracket mounting fixture 4 2 2 Fixing of the Mounting Tube mounting tube 2 x spacer mounting brackets clamps Install the mounting tube at the mounting fixture by using the clamp putting the other two mounting brackets around the mounting tube Fix it by using four spacers and four nuts see...

Page 17: ... Fixture Fix the mounting fixture with four suitable screws on the wall see sketch beside wall mounting fixture 4 3 2 Fixing of the Mounting Tube Fix the mounting tube with clamps by means of suitable long screws on the mounting fixture wall see sketch beside mounting tube clamps 001023AD July 2003 11 ...

Page 18: ...sten it antenna top N connector antenna base mounting tube antenna cable Feed the antenna cable through the mounting tube bottom to top Assemble the connector according chapter 5 of this manual Connect the antenna cable to the GPS antenna Assemble the GPS antenna to the antenna base by fastening the four screws 12 001023AD July 2003 ...

Page 19: ...e specific features of the individual connectors to be considered 5 1 Antenna Cable and Connector Typically an antenna cable consists of 1 inner conductor 2 dielectric 3 braid 4 jacket Typically a connector consists of the following parts as shown at the sketch below 1 Front Isolator 2 Contact Pin 3 Rear Isolator 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 Bush or Ring optional 5 Braid Clamp 6 Gasket 7 Washer optional 8 He...

Page 20: ...strip length Connector for cable type RG58 straight 8 5 5 5 5 5 Connector for cable type RG213 straight 13 6 5 6 5 Connector for cable type RG213 and Low Loss angle 19 0 5 5 3 Connector for cable type LowLoss straight 6 4 6 6 5 3 Assembly of the Connector Place the braid clamp over braid and push back against cable Fold back braid wire Slide ring and rear isolator against the braid clamp Insert in...

Page 21: ...eath to you or to others Note For further information refer to manufacturer s installation instructions enclosed to the lightning protector 6 1 Mounting of the Lightning Protector Mount the lightning protector at the customers high voltage eliminator if suitable use separate angle 6 2 Connection of the Lightning Protector Unit Outside Lightning protector for inhouse installation only have to be co...

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Page 23: ...er s installation instructions enclosed to the grounding kit 7 1 Mounting the Grounding Kit It is recommended to mount a grounding kit at the antenna cable every 60 m At least one has to be installed close to the antenna and one at the entry point of the building 7 2 Connection of the Grounding Kit Grounding Kit When correctly mounted at the antenna cable one and of the grounding cable is already ...

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Page 25: ...epair service case before returning the product 2 Follow the procedure provided by the service department 8 2 Repacking The unit is portable and may be carried unpacked at normal environmental conditions Use standard packing procedures to protect the unit during shipment Custom foam packing material is preferred because it conforms to the shape of the instrument Recommendation Use transport case a...

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Page 27: ...29 Fax 49 8104 6624 28 e mail sales symmetricom de web www symmetricom com Please provide the parts name together with the part number when ordering A 1 GPS Antenna Sets An antenna set includes a GPS antenna the antenna cable with the chosen length 2 connectors and the mounting device with attachment parts Type of cable and available length Part Number RG58 25 m 83009002 RG213 50 m 83009003 RG213 ...

Page 28: ...cable type RG213 and Low Loss angle 13113002 Connector for cable type LowLoss straight 13113013 Connector for cable type LCF straight 13113009 A 5 Lightning Protection An Lightning Protection includes a Hardware kit and 2 necessary connectors Name of the Component Part Number Lightning Protector for cable type RG58 83009025 Lightning Protector for cable type RG213 83009024 Lightning Protector for ...

Page 29: ...he dissemination of precise time Hz Hertz A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second cps One kilohertz kHz equals 1000 cps One megahertz MHz equals 1 million cps One gigahertz GHz equals 1 billion cps N Navy Connector Coaxial Connector with screw type coupling mechanism Available in 50 Ohm and 75 Ohm versions Frequency range DC 18GHz 50 Ohm and 1 GHz 75 Ohm respectively RG Symbol used to de...

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Page 31: ...700 328864357 Fax 49 8104 6624 33 e mail service symmetricom de Symmetricom GmbH Fichtenstrasse 25 D 85649 Hofolding Munich Germany www symmetricom com Sales Phone 49 8104 6624 29 Fax 49 8104 6624 28 e mail sales symmetricom de ...

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