Meinberg GPS L1 - Manual (Page 3)

Installation Instructions
Read these instructions thoroughly
before installation or assembly. Follow
the sequence for proper assembly
and operation.
Notice - The installation, maintenance, or removal of antenna
systems requires qualified, experienced personnel. Antenna
systems should be inspected once a year by qualified person-
nel to verify proper installation, maintenance, and condition of
equipment.
Antenna Description:
GPSXX-TMG-SPI- XXNCB (cover) is a self-contained GPS
antenna and mount kit. The kit includes a right hand circularly
polarized antenna that incorporates a high performance, low
noise amplifier. It also includes a medium duty L mount bracket
to attach the antenna to a vertical and horizontal pipe within a
range of diameters detailed below.
Contents:
A - 1ea Timing Antenna w/ surge and watershed gasket.
B - 1ea Medium Duty Mount Kit - ** Mount kit may contain
extra hardware and gasket depending on product Type
installed. Extra components can be discarded.
MOUNTING KIT DESCRIPTIONS
Range of Mounting Pipe Diameters for Medium Duty Bracket
Mount Kit.
The L mount Bracket Kit attaches the GPS antenna on vertical or
horizontal pipes and beams with a diameter ranging from 2 ½ -
8 ½ in [60mm-215mm] diameter. **Note – installation of antenna
requires an unobstructed clear view to the sky.**
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
(1) Type II Crossed Recessed Screw Driver
(2) Adjustable Wrench or 3/8 wrench.
(3) Crimping pliers
Antenna/Mount Assy – remove protective cap and grounding
hardware from antenna. Align Water Shed Gasket to mounting
holes and orient antenna onto bracket – Gasket may distort prior
to installation. Install screw hardware[C,D,E] opposite ground
stud. Rotate into place and tighten - Recommended torque 5-
8lbf*in [1Nm.
Repeat for remaining screws 2X. Assemble (AWG-6/16mm^2 min)
Grounding cable to crimp lug [J] fasten with supplied hardware
[F,G,H]. Do not over tighten - Recommended torque 5-8lbf*in [1Nm.
.
Mount to Mast Assy – position antenna onto Mounting
structure. Route hose clamps and tighten 2X.
Attach the other end of grounding cable to shortest possible ground
connection. Attach coax cable, and Install weatherproofing (not
provided with the Mount Kit) extending at least 2" below the bottom of
the connector to directly underneath the base plate of the antenna.