Trimble Outdoors THUNDERBOLT 64057-00-ENG - Manual (Page 16)

2 Setting up and Running the ThunderBolt E
14 Trimble ThunderBolt E GPS Disciplined Clock User Guide
System requirements
Hardware
• For evaluation or engineering purposes:
– The Trimble ThunderBolt E GPS disciplined clock starter kit, see page 20 .
– User-provided connectors and extension cords to connect the
ThunderBolt E module to the computer, antenna interface, and other
devices as required.
• For permanent installation:
– ThunderBolt E GPS disciplined clock module
– Trimble Bullet antenna
– 75–100 feet of approved cable (RG-6) with two M-M TNC connectors
Note – 50 Ω
or 75
Ω
RF cable can be used. Typical impedance mismatch will reflect only
0.5 dB of additional attenuation at 1575.42 MHz. See also Cable delay compensation,
page 17
– +24 VDC power supply
– User-provided equipment to analyze the 10 MHz output frequency and the
1 PPS accuracy, and a BNC connector to connect them to the
ThunderBolt E module.
– User-provided connectors and extension cords to connect the
ThunderBolt E module to the computer, antenna interface, and other
devices as required.
Computer
• An office computer running a version of the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
operating
system (Windows NT or later)
System software
• Trimble GPS Monitor software. The software is used to monitor the GPS
performance of the ThunderBolt E and to change its settings. The software is
compatible with the Windows 95, 98, 2000, and XP operating systems and with
the Windows Vista
®
operating system. See Trimble GPS Monitor, page 15 .
• Trimble Standard Interface Protocol (TSIP). This consists of command packets
and report packets. See
Appendix A, Trimble Standard Interface Protocol .