_____________________________________________ Section 2: Installation
8197 Instruction Manual
Page 2-11
2.8 RECEPTION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Please review this section prior to calling the Spectracom Customer Service
Department. If the reception problem can not be solved following the guidelines
outlined in this section, please call for Customer Service at 716.381.4827.
2.8.1 No
Reception
Cable or connector problem
: Measure the antenna cable resistance to verify
the integrity of the cable and connectors. Remove the antenna cable from the
rear panel of the receiver and measure the resistance from the coax center to
shield. Refer to Table 2-2 for typical resistance values of the antenna and inline
amplifier alone and when combined.
DEVICE RESISTANCE
8225 180
ohms
8227 165
ohms
8225 and 8227
85 ohms
TABLE 2-2 TYPICAL ANTENNA CABLE RESISTANCE VALUES
Failed impulse suppressor
: The Model 8226 has a high impedance when
measuring from the center conductor to ground and a low throughput resistance.
A failing impulse suppressor may be tripping prematurely. The easiest way to
test the Model 8226 is to temporarily replace it with a Type N barrel connector. If
the receiver begins tracking satellites within 20 minutes, the impulse suppressor
has failed and must be replaced.
Cable length
: Excessively long or improper cable type may prevent the receiver
from tracking satellites. Refer to Section 2.2 for GPS cable recommendations.
Antenna location
: The antenna must be installed outdoors and have a good
view of the sky. Refer to Section 2.1 for antenna installation guidelines.
GPS reset
: In rare occasions, the GPS receiver may require a reset to set the
receiver to default values. The receiver must be placed in Test Mode to issue
the GPS Reset command. Issue the GPS Reset command,
RGPS
, as shown
below:
Type:
TM ON <ent>
The unit will respond with a message stating Test Mode has been enabled.
During Test Mode operation, the Major and Minor alarms are asserted.
Type:
RGPS <ent>