Trimble Outdoors 332 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
AgGPS 332 GPS Receiver User Guide 21
Connecting the Receiver 3
3.3 Mounting the Receiver
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WARNING – For continued protection against the risk of fire, the power
source (lead) to the model AgGPS 332 receiver should be provided with a
10 A (maximum) fuse.
33.1 Choosing a location
When choosing a location, consider the following:
Mount the receiver:
on a flat surface along the centerline of the vehicle
in any convenient location that is within 5.5 meters (18 ft) of the
port on the external instrument; if necessary, use the optional
extension cable to connect the receiver and external device
Note – If you are using a Trimble AgGPS Autopilot system, refer to
the installation instructions that are provided with the Autopilot.
at the highest point on the vehicle, with no metal surfaces
blocking the receiver’s view of the sky
in such a way that it is not damaged when you drive the machine
into a shed or storage area
Do not mount the receiver:
close to stays, electrical cables, metal masts, CB radio antennas,
cellular phone antennas, air-conditioning units (machine cab
blower fan), or machine accessory lights
near transmitting antennas, radar arrays, or satellite
communication equipment
near areas that experience high vibration, excessive heat,
electrical interference, and strong magnetic fields
Note – A metal combine grain tank extension can block satellites.