Symmetricom XL-GPS User Manual
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997-01530-01, Rev. C-25, Jan 2008
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Following initialization, the front panel display of an XL-GPS with only one GPS receiver (GPS Status:
Unlocked) would show the following:
UNLOCKED
* GPS PRI
LOCAL
365:16:01:05 1969
With the GPS receiver as a valid time reference, the following changes would take place:
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The asterisk (“*”) indicating the absence of a valid reference would disappear
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The system status would change to locked
The front panel status display would look like this:
LOCKED
GPS PRI
LOCAL
233:18:21:29 2005
Once the GPS receiver is a valid time reference, it requires at least one “good current” satellite to remain
a valid time reference. If “good current” GPS satellites become temporarily unavailable, GPS status
changes to unlocked and the XL-GPS stops using the receiver as a valid time reference.
Typically, when a “good current” satellite becomes available again, GPS status locks and the receiver
becomes a valid time reference almost immediately. Typically, the receiver it does not need extra time to
resolve its current position unless it is being used in a very mobile/dynamic environment such as an
aircraft.
If the unit is powered-cycled, the receiver repeats the complete position and leap-second acquisition
process before GPS status locks.
Note:
GPS satellite visibility and signal strength affect the ability of the GPS receiver to lock and provide
valid time to the XL-GPS. Therefore, it is very important to select the best possible antenna site
and follow the recommendations in sections
“Installing the GPS Antenna” on page 13
, and.
GPS Antenna (OK or Open)
The GPS antenna is powered by a 12-volt current from the ANTENNA connector on the rear of the XL-
GPS. If this circuit is complete (e.g., connected to an antenna) GPS Antenna status is OK. If the circuit is
incomplete (e.g., no antenna, a cable break, or a splitter) the GPS Antenna status is Open. If circuit
detects a short, the receiver opens a relay to disconnect power from the circuit, and the GPS Antenna
status is Open.
GPS Acquisition State
In Time Mode: The system has been instructed by the user that its position will remain in a static location
and has set the GPS mode to Time Mode.
See “F53 – GPS Operation Mode” on page 55.
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Start Site Survey: The receiver is checking for changes in its saved static position (occurs after
boot).
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Survey Position: If the save static position is determined to be invalid, the receiver begins to