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1. P N 4250012 220 6 1ea C7 aa ME 1 ea Cord Power IEC320 C7 UK P N 4250013 240 1 ea 1 meter of LMR 400 coaxial cable terminated with two TNC Male connectors 1 ea 3 meters of LMR 400 coaxial cable terminated with two TNC Male connectors 1 ea High Latitude Installation User s manual P N CNVAD493HL MANUAL Revision 4 Page 6 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS gj ALIAD493 2 TNC High Latitude Antenna Coax Cable Length Varies 3 Meters 9 84 ft LMR 400 Coaxial cable terminated with 2 TNC M Crimp connectors M Crimp FROM ANTENNAS Pass DC IN Block OC GPSBT1 W PM 5 TF S JR With Power Cord Choices i GE sere 4250011 110 IEC320 C7 US Bias Tee t 4250012 220 1EC320 C7 EURO Ly gt 4250013 240 IEC320 C7 UK amp f A E OURCE 12VDC Output H n aa me ni 7 EE Pe Pe mA DC Positive Printed F es RoHS S 3 5 283 sS O 763 2 S Water faoto ra J ASTSPU15B 105 Power Supply 90 264VAC Input DC Negative WIL STD 12 Unprinted ribbed OUT Block DCe 200 Ohms TO RECEIVER 1 Meter 3 28 ft LMR 400 Coaxial cable terminated with 2 TNC M Crimp connectors C Nav3050 Figure 1 C Nav High Latitude Antenna kit Basic Diagram Revision 4 Page 7 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Sectio2. DAMAGES INCLUDING ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES ASSESSED AGAINST OR PAID BY YOU TO ANY THIRD PARTY RISING OUT OF THE USE LIABILITY TO USE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF SUCH C amp C TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE HARDWARE AND DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF C amp C TECHNOLOGIES INC OR ANY SUCH PERSON OR ENTITY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF DAMAGES OR FOR ANY CLAIM BY ANY OTHER PARTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Use of this Document This User Guide is intended to be used by someone familiar with the concepts of GNSS Sensor hardware installation and rack mounted equipment in a marine environment It is intended as a quick reference only complete installation operation and configuration information for system components are available via the user guides listed below in Related Documents Revisions to this User Guide can be obtained on our website www cnav com or by contacting C Nav Support support cnav com Revision 4 Page 3 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Table of Contents SS OF TANS Nr 3 Table of NN 4 Manual Organi ZalOii EE 5 Appendix A Antenna Location TipS ccccccscccssccseeeseeeseeeeseeeceeeeeeeneeeseueeaeeenaees 5 PE
3. due to satellite shading will provide poor positioning results Even 10 of shading can have a negative effect on performance though this generally is not the case Avoid placing the antenna on or near metal or other electrically reflective surfaces Do not paint the antenna enclosure with a metallic based paint secure the antenna to the mast firmly to avoid wind and vibration which can affect the performance of the High Latitude Antenna system Avoid placing the antenna near electrical motors elevator air conditioner compressor etc or other sources of of interference such as radar systems satcom domes HF antennas or whip antennas Do not place the antenna too close to other active antennas The minimum acceptable separation between antennas is 1m 89 in which provides 5 9dB of isolation Active antennas those with LNA s or amplifiers create an electrical field around the antenna These radiated emissions can interfere with other nearby antennas Multiple GNSS antennas in close proximity to each other can create multipath and oscillations between the antennas These add to position error or the inability to process the satellite signals Most antenna s have better gain when the satellite is high in elevation Expect tracking performance to fade as the satellite lowers in elevation It is not unusual to see 10dB difference in antenna gain which translates into signal strength throughout the entire elevation tracking
4. length of LMR 400 with terminate TNC connectors 4 Disconnect the existing coax from the antenna ANT port from the back of the C Nav3050 reconnect to the IN port on the Bias Tee 5 Connect the one meter length of LMR 400 coax from the OUT port of the Bias Tee to the ANT port on the C Nav3050 Revision 4 Page 8 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual dA WORLD DGNSS Part B High Latitude Antenna installation Please Read Appendix A Antenna location tips and Appendix B Coaxial cable installation and routing tips prior to installing the AD493 2 High Latitude Antenna 1 Once the antenna location has been determined based on the aforementioned criteria Appendix A mount the AD493 2 High Latitude Antenna using the supplied mounting kit to a stanchion Minimum diameter of stanchion 1 1 8 28 6 mm Maximum diameter of stanchion 2 1 8 54 mm located no more than three meters away from the GNSS antenna 2 Disconnect the coax cable from the GNSS antenna and connect it to the Receiver port of the AD493 2 antenna See Figure 2 3 Using the three meter length of LMR 400 coax With terminated TNC Male connectors provided connect from the L1 L2 Antenna IP port to the antenna connector on the GNSS antenna Also See Figure 2 4 Use a level to ensure that the antenna is mounted vertically 5 Weatherproof the antenna connectors and properly
5. secure the coax cables oF Figure 2 Cable connections to the AD493 2 Revision 4 Page 9 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Power up and Test 1 If it has not been done connect the ASTSPU15B 105 Power Supply to the Bias Tee Use the appropriate power cord and connect the shotgun side to the ASTSPU15B 105 Power Supply Plug the other end of the power cord into the appropriate outlet Check to see if the LED on the Power Supply is lit 3 Power up the C Nav3050 4 Once the C Nav3050 has been powered up determine that it is operating properly by viewing the LED s on the receiver indicator panel The C Nav3050 may also be connected to either a PC utility such as C Setup or C Monitor The C Nav3050 may also be connected to a C NaviGator For more information contact C Nav Support Revision 4 Page 10 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Appendix A Antenna Location Tips Antenna Location Tips 1 2 8 Locate the antenna where it has a clear view of the sky to an elevation angle of 5 below the horizon to compensate with the vessel rolling if possible Avoid placing the antenna where more than 90 azimuth of the sky is obstructed When more than 90 of azimuth is shaded It is often still possible for the receiver to navigate however poor satellite geometry
6. C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit amp C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit Installation User Manual Revision 4 Revision Date July 25 2013 C Nav Solutions 730 E Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette LA 70508 U S A www cnav com Revision 4 Page 1 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS Release Notice This is the July 2013 release of the C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit Installation User Manual Revision History Added Antenna 7 25 2013 Certification J Hauschildt G Herbert R Morton Changed Operating 4 10 2013 Temperature J Hauschildt G Herbert R Morton KD 3 7 2013 Correct oe ine J Hauschildt G Herbert 3 4 2013 Initial Release Release J Hauschildt Hauschildt Gi Herbert Herbert R R Morton eee Release for Revision Date Description Author Technical Manager Trademarks The C Nav logo is a trademark of C amp C Technologies Inc C Nav and C NaviGator Ill are trademarks of C amp C Technologies Inc Microsoft MS DOS Windows Windows NT Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other brand names are trademarks of their respective holders FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 Subpart B Class B of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interferenc
7. NE r E A P T 5 Section 1 NNN 6 laligele 0 elle seernes ent e EA reat cee ea ee ee eee 6 Supplied Equipment nr 6 Seo 2 E EENE EEE 8 Part A Bias Tee and Power Supply Installation eranrrnnnnrernnnnennnnnennnrrnnnnnnnn 8 Part B High Latitude Antenna Installation ccccccceececeeeeceeeeseeeeseeeeseneesaeees 9 Power up and NCSU is cxsnsucnsnuasevanseanennsananvanenanaeaxamasveucnsuneamngaanasamauarammeannnsmnnned 10 Appendix A Antenna Location TipS cccccccccscccseeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeseeeeaueeneeeseeeeaes 11 Antenna Location TIDS vvs 11 Appendix B Cable Installation and Routing Tips ccccsescesseseesseeeeseeeeeseeeees 13 Coaxial Cable Installation and Routing TipS ccccseccesseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeens 13 ONS FOS poate eeen E EEEE SENEE 13 Coaxial Cable Installation cccccccccceeccceeeeeeseeeeseeeesseeeesseeeesaeeeesaeeeesaeeees 14 LIQGNtAING PP FOLTSCUON ia vixeeverarovevewasosener enerne ed eee dende 15 Appendix C Technical Specifications AD493 2 rrrrannrnnnnrnennannennannennnnnnnnnnnnnnnner 16 Technical Specifications AD493 2 rrrnrannennnnnrnrnnnenrnnnenrnnnennnnnrnnnnsnnnnnennnnsennnnn 16 Appendix D Certification ccccccccccccsscecceeeeeseeeeceeeeesseeeesseeeessaeeessaeeesaeeeesaaees 18 List of Figures Figure 1 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit Basic Diagram ccccsseseeeeeeees 7 Figure 2 Cable connections to the AD493 2 rrrarrnnar
8. ack in the cable is neatly stowed and that the minimum bend radius is not exceed during this process Table 2 Acceptable Coaxial Cable Lengths Cable Type Atten dB Cable Loss in Atten Cable Loss in per 100 Ft Length in dB dB per Length in dB Feet 100m Meters RG 58C 19 605 36 00 7 06 64 32 11 00 7 08 RG 142 16 494 43 00 7 09 54 12 13 00 7 04 RG 213 9 564 74 00 7 08 31 38 22 50 7 06 Revision 4 Page 14 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit fa C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Lightning Protection AN Where the GNSS antenna is exposed to sources of electromagnetic discharge such as lightning install a properly grounded in line electrical surge suppressor between the GNSS receiver and antenna Install protective devices in compliance with local regulatory codes and practices Protective devices must pass DC power from the receiver to the antenna Contact C Nav Support for more information on available lightning protection solutions Revision 4 Page 15 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Appendix C Technical Specifications AD493 2 Technical Specifications AD493 2 Electrical Specifications Antenna type Quadrifilar Helix antenna Antenna pass bands L Band 1525 1558 MHz AD493 DGPS Operation Through pass bands GPS GLONASS L1 1565 1615 MHz GPS L2 L5 GLONASS L2 1164 1254 MHz LNA LNA Gain 39 dB typical Tot
9. al Noise Figure NF with pre LNA band pass filter 2 dB Connectors External antenna TNC f GNSS receiver TNC f Nominal impedance Z 50 ohms Power requirements Input voltage 5V 20V DC 5V 12V DC Nominal Power consumption SOMA Revision 4 Page 16 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit fa C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS Mechanical Specifications Material Hard anodized and dichromate and nickel acetate sealed Aluminum with GRP pressure molded radome rated to IP67 Dimensions 225mm x 226mm 8 858 to 8 898 Weight 4 9 Kg 10 803 Lbs Environmental Operating temperature 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C 40 F to 185 F Certification see Appendix D Revision 4 Page 17 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit t C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS Appendix D Certification ALISON MICROWAVE LTD Model Declaration of Conformity We manufacturer Alison Microwave Ltd 1 Fishers Quay North Quay Great Yarmouth NR30 1JH United Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the AD493 DGPS Antenna is in conformity with the following standards Environmental EN60945 2002 Clauses 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 7 8 8 EN60529 1992 EMC Emission EN 301489 1 2011 amp EN301489 1 2002 Immunity EN 301489 1 2011 amp EN301489 19 2002 ESD EN 301489 1 2011 amp EN 301489 19 2002 This equipment is certified for
10. av Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS power from the receiver to the antenna or source the appropriate voltage and current to the antenna In line amplifiers may also over saturate the receiver front end if improperly used Contact C Nav Support for more information on available in line amplifier solutions Coaxial Cable Installation 1 Prior to connecting the coaxial antenna cable to the antenna ensure that all connections are free of dirt and other debris Apply silicone grease to the connector threads and wipe off any excess ensure not to get any lubricant on the contact Connect the coaxial cable and hand tighten firmly Wrap the connection with self amalgamating tape or another weather sealant such as Coax seal to prevent water ingress 2 Slacken the coaxial cable and tape firmly to the antenna mounting pole This will prevent any undue strain on the cable connector and antenna 3 With the cable connected to the antenna run the cable down the mast securing with zip ties every 2 or 3 feet Carefully lay the cable along the chosen route to further detect any potential kinks bends or spots where the cable may become damaged 4 Secure the cable along the cable route with tape or zip ties and place a label at both the GNSS sensor end and the High Latitude Antenna end of the cable for identification purposes 5 Connect the coaxial cable to the female TNC connector on the GNSS receiver labeled ANT Ensure that any sl
11. e and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The GNSS sensor has been tested in accordance with FCC regulations for electromagnetic interference This does not guarantee non interference with other equipment Additionally the GNSS sensor may be adversely affected by nearby sources of electromagnetic radiation Revision 4 Page 2 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual WORLD DGNSS Disclaimer of Warranty EXCEPT AS INDICATED IN LIMITED WARRANTY HEREIN C amp C TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE FIRMWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE PROVIDED AS IS AND WITHOUT EXPRESSED OR LIMITED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND BY EITHER C amp C TECHNOLOGIES INC OR ANYONE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN ITS CREATION PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE C amp C TECHNOLOGIES HARDWARE SOFTWARE FIRMWARE AND DOCUMENTATION IS WITH YOU SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Limitation of Liability INNO EVENT WILL C amp C TECHNOLOGIES INC OR ANY PERSON INVOLVED IN THE CREATION PRODUCTION OR DISTRIBUTION OF THE C amp C TECHNOLOGIES SOFTWARE HARDWARE FIRMWARE AND DOCUMENTATION BE LIABLE TO YOU ON ACCOUNT OF ANY CLAIM FOR ANY
12. ennarernnnenrnnennnnennnnennanennanennnn 9 Figure 3 Certificate of Conformity arrrrrnrnrrrannerrnnnerranrernnnrrnnanrnnnnnsnnnnrsnnnnssnn 18 List Of Tables Table 1 High Latitude Antenna Kit CNVAD493HL Supplied Equipment 6 Table 2 Acceptable Coaxial Cable Lengths rrrrnrrrrnnnrnrnnnerrannenrnnnrnnannnnnnnnnn 14 Revision 4 Page 4 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C Nav Installation User Manual A WORLD DGNSS Manual Organization This section describes how the manual is laid out It gives one or two sentence descriptions about each major section Section 1 Overview Page 6 gives a brief overview of the purpose of this document Section 2 Installation Page 8 gives the full installation guidelines of the High Latitude Antenna Appendix A Antenna Location Tips Page 11 gives tips on how to find the proper location for the High Latitude Antenna Appendix B Cable Installation and Routing Tips Page13 gives tips on how to install the cable and its proper routing Appendix C Technical Specifications AD493 2 Page16 gives electrical and mechanical specifications of the antenna Appendix D Certification Page18 is the Model Declaration of Conformity for the antenna Conventions Arial font is used for plain text in this document Arial italic font is used for settings names Arial Blue font is used for cross references Arial Blue Underline font is used for hyperlink
13. hat the cable route is free of sharp edges or places where the cable could become pinched kinked sliced or damaged in any way Determine the manufacturer s specifications for the coaxial cable in use This should include impedance diameter attenuation in dB 100ft and dB 100m at 1 575GHz velocity of propagation and the minimum bend radius of the cable 5 Ensure the cable does not exceed the recommended minimum bend radius suggested by the manufacturer Ensure there is sufficient space at the cable entry point to the bulkhead as to not damage the connector during installation 7 Measure the length of the cable route and refer to Table 2 for acceptable cable lengths in relation to attenuation loss at the frequencies in use The cable length between the antenna and C Nav3050 should not exceed 7dB loss at 1 575GHz for optimum performance though the system may tolerate up to 10dB of cable loss with minimal performance Lower elevation satellite tracking suffers the most with more than 7dB insertion loss 8 In line amplifiers suitable for all GNSS frequencies may be used to increase the length of the antenna cable but care should be exercised that tracking performance is not degraded due to multiple connections noise from the amplifier and possible ingress of moisture and dust to the in line amplifier In line amplifier or splitter devices must pass DC Revision 4 Page 13 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C N
14. n 2 Installation This section provides guidance on hardware installation for optimum performance Prior to commencing any installation discuss proposed mounting locations methods and cable routes with those involved to ensure all parties are aware of the work to be done and the risks involved A Always wear appropriate protective equipment including a certified fall arrestor harness and hardhat when working at heights to prevent injury to personnel or death Prior to commencing any work on the mast ensure that all radar systems are switched off and isolated Consider the location and proposed cable routes prior to installing the C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit Depending on the situation location it may be practical to connect and run data power and antenna cables prior to mounting The installation steps will be broken down into two parts Part A Bias Tee and power supply installation Part B High Latitude antenna installation Part A Bias Tee and Power Supply Installation Follow these steps for correct installation 1 Power off the C Nav3050 before installing 2 Determine a good location for installing the Bias Tee and Power Supply If the existing C Nav3050 is mounted on a shelf in an equipment rack then the Bias Tee and Power Supply should be mounted there as well 3 Remove the bag containing the Bias Tee and Power Supply from the box containing the High Latitude Antenna Kit packaging along with the one meter
15. path 10 Use satellite prediction software with a recent satellite almanac to assess the impact on satellite visibility at your location An L band Communication Satellite Locator tool is available on C Nav s website and Product CD to aid in determining potential obstructions to the C Nav Signal www cnav com calculator Revision 4 Page 11 of 18 7 25 2013 gt C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual WORLD DGNSS 11 A clear line of sight between the antenna and the local INMARSAT satellite is required to track the C Nav Subscription Service signal INMARSAT satellites are geo synchronized 35 786kms 22 300 miles above the Equator Revision 4 Page 12 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit a C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Appendix B Cable Installation and Routing Tips Coaxial Cable Installation and Routing Tips Proper installation of coaxial cables is important to ensure successful communication between the antenna and the GNSS sensor The connector used on the C Nav3050 is a TNC female labeled ANT on the rear panel of the sensor AN The GNSS antenna connector at the receiver provides 5V 0 5V at 100mA Do not disconnect the antenna when the GNSS unit is powered on Cable Route 1 When choosing a cable route for coaxial cable consider the following 2 Avoid running coaxial cable across or parallel too power cables and high power RF cables 3 Ne Ensure t
16. s A This symbol is used for warnings in which failure to take heed may cause severe injury or death AN This symbol is used to caution the user that the improper installation and use of this product may damage this product and or other devices connected to it Important notes are displayed in shaded text boxes Revision 4 Page 5 of 18 7 25 2013 C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit C Nav Installation User Manual _ WORLD DGNSS Section 1 Overview Introduction The C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit P N CNVAD493HL is used to improve the quality of the L Band correction signals for those users who are located in high latitude areas where L Band coverage is marginal ideal above latitudes gt 60 This manual outlines the installation of the High Latitude Antenna Kit This kit includes along with this manual a high latitude antenna with mounting bracket a Bias Tee to provide power to the antennas a one meter and three meters coax cables preassembled with TNC connectors and a power supply with various line cords Table 1 lists the supplied equipment that comes with the C Nav High Latitude Antenna Kit CNVAD493HL Figure 1 shows a basic diagram of the High Latitude Antenna Kit with its relation to the C Nav3050 DGNSS antenna and receiver Supplied Equipment Table 1 C Nav High Latitude Antenna kit CNVAD493HL Supplied Equipment 1 ea Cord Power IEC320 C7 US P N 425001 1 110 1 ea Cord Power IEC320 C7 EURO
17. use in DP and Professional Survey applications Dated 25 July 2013 D W Alison Managing Director Figure 3 Certificate of Conformity Revision 4 Page 18 of 18 7 25 2013
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