Hardware Overview
LD8 Operations Manual
AB- V-MA-00635_RevA6
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2.3 Interface Panel Connections
This section details the antenna and data connectivity available from the LD8 interface panel.
2.3.1 Coaxial
The LD8 interf ace panel is fitted with two SMA antenna connectors labelled ANT 1 and ANT 2:
Interface panel of LD8 with two SMA antenna connectors
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The L-band and GNSS position antenna should be connected to the
ANT 1
connector.
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Where the LD8 will be used to compute a heading, a second GNSS antenna should be connected to
ANT 2
connector.
GNSS Heading Solution Direction
2.3.2 Data Cables
The LD8 System is supplied with a multiport adapter that splits out into cabling for COM1, COM2, COM3 and 1
PPS signal from a 26-pin high-density connector:
Heading Direction
ANT 2
ANT 1
