Trimble Outdoors AgGPS 252 - Manual (Page 26)

3 Installing the Receiver
2 0 AgGPS 252 Receiver User Guide
• near areas that experience high vibration, excessive heat,
electrical interference, and strong magnetic fields
Note – A metal combine grain tank extension can block
satellites.
32.2
Environmental conditions
Although the receiver has a waterproof housing, you should install it in
a dry location. To improve the performance and long-term reliability of
the receiver, avoid exposure to extreme environmental conditions,
including:
• water
• excessive heat (> 70 °C or 158 °F)
• excessive cold (< –30 °C or –22 °F)
• high vibration
• corrosive fluids and gases
32.3
Electrical interference
As far as possible, when you install the receiver, you should avoid
placing it near sources of electrical and magnetic noise, such as:
• gasoline engines (spark plugs)
• computer monitor screens
• alternators, generators, or magnetos
• electric motors (blower fans)
• equipment with DC-to-AC converters
• switching power supplies
• radio speakers
• high-voltage power lines
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