TCG 01 User Manual
9
th
Edition: February 2007
Page 7 of 49
5
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ONNECTIONS
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Figure 4 – Rear Panel of TCG 01, with 2-pin connectors (P2 and P3) and NTS output (P8)
5.1
P1: Power Input
Power is applied to the unit via this plug. Maximum steady state power consumption is
6W, and surge protection is provided. Despite the markings on P1, the polarity of the
power connection is
not
important and the unit is fully isolated internally from the
power source. A mating connector is supplied that is suitable for wiring up to 1.5mm
2
.
The casing is isolated from the power supply inputs so that either (or neither) power
supply polarity can be earthed to station earth.
The input voltage range is marked on the option label that is attached to the underside
of TCG-01. The section
Power Supply Options
on page 16 has a list of orderable ranges.
Check the label on the unit base for power supply voltage ratings!
5.2
Ant: Antenna connector (SMA plug)
The “ant” antenna input provides an interface for an external active antenna via low-loss
coaxial cable, 50
ȍ
impedance. 5V DC @ 50mA max is supplied to power an active
antenna. The total combined gain of the antenna system (antenna plus cable and
connectors) should fall in the range of 10 to 35 dB, the optimum being 22dB.
TCG 01 is normally supplied complete with a timing-optimised narrow-band antenna
and 30m of lead-in cable, this combination provides an overall gain near the optimum
of 22dB (see
Appendix A
on page 25). For lead-in lengths longer than 60m, either
amplification and/or larger diameter, lower loss cable can be supplied to order.
Care should be taken to ensure that the connector is not cross-threaded when
attaching the antenna lead-in cable. The connector should be tightened firmly
by hand only. Do NOT over-tighten!