Navman LA000578A GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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LA000578A © 2006 Navman New Zealand. All rights reserved. Proprietary information and specifications subject to change without notice.
2. GPS antenna with pre-amp, magnetic base and SMA connector
A magnetic-mount active antenna is supplied with the receiver development kit, along with an
RF cable (RG-316) already terminated with the proper connector for the development unit. The
nominal measured attenuation of the cable with connectors is approximately 5 dB. The supplied
active antenna should be biased at +3 VDC, but a different active antenna with a bias of either
+3, +5 or +12 VDC may be used. Refer to section 3.2 to ensure that the conguration switches
on the front panel of the development unit are chosen to select the appropriate bias voltage.
Caution: ensure antenna power switches are properly set before connecting the antenna. An
antenna designed for +3 VDC operation will be damaged if connected to a +12 VDC
source.
3. Serial interface cable
A serial cable is provided to interface between the development unit and the customer’s PC, or
between the development unit and a DGPS receiver. This cable is terminated at both ends with
female connectors to match the male connectors on the development unit and the PC. If the PC
used only supports a USB port, an RS232/USB converter could be utilised.
4. Power adapter for 240/120 VAC operation
DC power for the development unit is provided by either an AC/DC converter or automobile
adapter. The AC/DC converter operates from a nominal 120/240 VAC input and provides a
12 VDC at 500 mA out.
5. Power adapter for 12 VDC vehicle operation
For mobile operation, an automotive adapter intended for use in 12 VDC vehicles is provided.
Figure 3-1 Front and back panels of the Jupiter 30 development unit
(showing functional switches and connector locations)
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reset
Serial Port 1
Antenna
DR
Clock
Out
Serial Port 2
-
+
DC Power
9-16Volts
1PPS
comm 1
NMEA &
comm 2
(RTCM)
dead
reckoning
DC input
‘U’ slot for
antenna
SMA
antenna