SMART6-L User Manual Rev 3
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A.2.2
SMART6-L Connector and Cable Requirements
Custom cables for installing the SMART6-L can be created using he following guidelines:
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Wire size: must be 0.5 mm-1.25 mm (20-16 AWG)
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Batt+ connection must be protected by 5 A fast blow fuse
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Serial data signals (TxD, RxD, signal ground) must be run in shielded cable. Connect
shields to ground at SMART6-L end only
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CAN signal conductors must be twisted (40 twists/m, 12 twists/ft)
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Use only the recommended mating connectors listed below. Use only gold plated pins
The connector used in the SMART6-L is an “AMPSEAL” dust and water sealed type produced by Tyco.
The following part numbers pertain to the mating connector required to make connections to the
SMART6-L. These numbers are provided for information only and are not available from NovAtel as
separate parts.
Table 4: SMART6-L Mating Connectors
PULSE PER
SECOND GND
5
PPS GND
CANI+
6
CANI+
CANI-
7
CANI-
PWR RET (GND)
9
BATT-
Reserved
10
Reserved
EVENT MARK IN
11
MKI
PPS
12
PPS
PWR INPUT
14
BATT+
Signal Name
J1
J2
J3
J4
Label
Failure to observe the given cable construction guidelines and fusing requirements in this
section may result in damage to the wiring or equipment and voiding the warranty.
NovAtel recommends biasing unused inputs to their default states.
Product
Part Description
Company
Part Number
SMART6-L mating connector (J1 -
Figure 22,
SMART6-L Communication/Power Cable
on
page 44)
14-pin sealed receptacle
housing-black
Tyco/AMP 776273-1
Gold plated pins (20-16 AWG) for (J1)
SMART6-L connector
Gold plated pins for SMART6-L connector/strip
Pins, loose piece
Tyco/AMP 770854-3
Pins, strip (reel)
Tyco/AMP 770520-3
Seal Plug for unused pins on mating
connector. (All connector positions must be
populated with a pin or seal plug to achieve the
IP-67 rating for the cable connection.)
Seal plug
Tyco/AMP 770678-1
