Document MT0605P.E
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MTi User Manual
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CA-MP-MTi
Cable CA-MP-MTi allows for full control of the MTi. Hardware synchronization options are available, as
well as easy access to the serial interface. Although the USB connection wires of the CA-MP-MTi are
connected it is not recommended to use the USB connection as the shielding of the CA-MP-MTi cable
is not attached to the Molex header. In order to lock the CA-MP-MTi to the casing (this will prevent
vibration of the push-pull sleeve to be transferred to the casing and MEMS sensors), screw the round
nut clockwise. Be sure not to tighten too fast. To unplug the CA-MP-MTi, screw the round locking
counter clock wise and pull the connector out of the receptacle by sliding the sleeve of the connector
backwards.
Functionality
Wire color
Fisher pin no.
Molex pin no.
10-pins header
GND
Black
1
2
4,8
RS232 TX / RS422_Z (TX-)
Yellow
2
4
5
RS232 RX / RS422_Y (TX+)
Grey
3
5
3
Vin (4.5-30V)
Red
4
1
1
SyncIn
Blue
5
7
2
SyncOut
Pink
6
9
6
ClockSync
Brown
7
8
10
USB DP (D+) / RS422_A (RX+)
Green
8
3
9
USB DM (D-) / RS422_B (RX-)
White
9
6
7
6.3.1.3
GPS Antenna
The MTi-G-700 has an onboard GPS receiver that needs an active antenna. This antenna can be
connected to the SMA connector on the front panel of the MTi-G-700.
6.3.1.3.1 Not using the default PCTel 3910 D antenna
When using another GPS antenna than the one supplied as a part of the MTi-G-700 Development Kit,
one has to consider the antenna gain of the active antenna. It is recommended to only use active
antennas with gain between 15-50 dB. The voltage supplied by the MTi-G to the SMA or u.fl connector
(OEM) is 3.3V. The maximum current must be under 7.5mA.
Patch antennas are not suitable for hand-held devices, because of the de-tuning effect of the
hand/body. The hand/body will dielectrically load the patch antenna, which will de-tune the resonant
frequency of the patch. For this purpose a helix antenna is recommended.
In contrast to helix antennas, patch antennas require a ground plane for operation. Helix antennas can
be designed for use with or without a ground plane.
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Molex
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Fisher SV 102 A 059-130
2.90 m