Novatel 42G1215A-XT-1 manual

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    1 42G1215A-XT -1 OM-20000152 Rev 1 December 2013 ANTENNA GUIDE The 42G1215A-XT -1 is an active antenna designed to operate at the GPS L1 and L2 frequencies, 1575.42 and 1227.60 MHz. The antenna is aircraft certified for navigation. This guide provides the information needed to install and use the antenna. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED • A device [...]

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    2 3. Attach the antenna to the surface using the four mounting screws supplied. The o-ring will compress and create a seal between the surface and the antenna. Ref. # Description 1 Antenna 2 Countersink screws 3 Mounting surface 4 O-ring 5 Pre-drilled mounting holes 4. Remove the dust cap from the antenna’s TNC connector . 5. Attach the male TNC [...]

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    3 The graphic above shows examples of where the 42G1215A-XT -1 antenna may be located on an aircraft or vehicle (not to scale). ANTENNA CARE The 42G1215A-XT -1 is designed to withstand the elements, including rain, snow and dust. However , to ensure your antenna performs optimally , keep the radome clean and brush off any ice and snow . In addi- ti[...]

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    4 L1 ELEVATION GAIN PATTERN L2 ELEVATION GAIN PATTERN Max = 4.71 dB 0 dB 0 Max = 3.36 dB[...]

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    5 SPECIFICATIONS RF 3 dB pass band (typical) L1:1575.42 ±12 MHz L2:1227.60 ±12 MHz Out-of-band rejection (typical) > 40 dBc (±50 MHz) Gain at zenith (   = 90°) L1:+4.7 dBicL2:+3.3 dBic Gain roll-off (zenith to L1:+6.5 dBL2:+7.1 dB LNA gain (typical) L1: 31dB / L2: 33 dB ±2 dB Polarization Right-hand circular Noise figure (typical) 3.0[...]

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    6 MECHANICAL DRAWINGS ARP Dimensions are in inches followed by [mm] HEIGHT[...]

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    7 PHASE CENTRE Please refer to the Mechanical Drawings before reading this section. HEIGHT = V ertical phase centre offset from antenna reference point or antenna reference plane (ARP), see the MECHANICAL DRAWINGS section of this guide. For relative offset numbers and phase centre variation (PCV) tables, please visit the U.S. National Geodetic Surv[...]

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    8 W ARRANTY P OLICY NovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth below , for the following periods of time: GPSAntenna™ Modules: One (1) Y ear from date of sale Cables and Accessories: Ninety (90) Days from date of sale Date of sale [...]