Faria Instruments GPS100 Stereo System User Manual


 
Copyright 2005 by the Thomas G. Faria Corporation, Uncasville CT
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Clean the antenna with a damp cloth or mild
detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners, petrol or other
solvents.
When repainting the surrounding area, cover the
antenna with masking to protect from paint. Do not
paint the antenna.
3-2 Pole mounting
Note: Do not mount the antenna too high, such as up
a mast, or boat rocking will cause errors in speed and
bearing.
Attach only to 1" (25.4 mm) diameter pole with a thread
of 14 TPI UNB.
Thread the cable through the pole mount adaptor.
Position the pole mount adaptor onto the antenna, using
the positioning tabs.
Attach with the four srews provided, do not overtighten.
The cable may pass through the pole, or exit the side of
the antenna.
Screw onto the pole. Do not overtighten.
Attach to instrument, then secure the cable at regular
intervals.
Technical specifications
GPS 100
Weight (with cable): 490 g (16 oz)
Power supply: via instrument
Typical power consumption: 30 mA (at 12 V DC)
GPS dynamics: 950 m/s (2125 mph)
acceleration 4 G
Operating temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Re-aquisition times: 2 sec typical (<10 sec
blockage)
TTFF* (warm start): < 38 sec
TTFF* (cold start): < 45 sec
Update rate: Typically every second once fix
established
Output: NMEA: GGA, RMC, GSA,
GSV, VTG
Case: UV stable plastic radome
Environment: IP67
Connector: 8 pin Liang Tei
4 Cleaning and maintenance
Positioning tabs