7.1.13
External Antenna-Clock-Cable Testing
The Arbiter GNSS antenna has an Operate LED located at the base of
the antenna. See Figure 3.3. It will glow Green if the voltage to the
antenna is correct. It will glow Orange if the voltage is low. To check
the antenna power, disconnect the antenna cable and measure at the
antenna connector. With the clock powered ON, measure 4.9 to 5.1 Vdc
between the center conductor and threads the of the antenna connector
on the clock.
7.2
GNSS Surge Arrester Kit
The available GNSS Surge Arrester (P/N AS0094500) is compatible
with the external antenna option, only.
There is no external surge
protection available for the Model 1095A/C with an internal antenna.
Antenna
Receiver
Surge Arrester/Grounding Block
AS0094500A
Figure 7.1: GNSS Surge Arrester
7.2.1
Description
The GNSS Surge Arrester is a three-terminal device with two type-F
connectors and one ground terminal. One F connector connects to the
GNSS antenna and the other F connector connects to the GPS receiver
in the clock. A screw terminal provides a point to connect an earth
ground wire. The AS0094500 is weatherproof and can be mounted
outdoors provided that the cabling and type-F connectors are sealed
from the weather.
7.2.2
Functions
1. Provides a solid and reliable grounding point.
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