Users Guide
NA103
Revision #:
A
Date:
7-8-15
Page #:
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General Notes:
The NA101 has been designed to be hard mounted to a flat surface or to a mast. This
guide is intended to aid the installer in properly mounting for optimum GPS performance
to a flat surface. When installed properly, as per the following instructions, the
installation meets IP67 environmental specifications.
Mounting Surface:
The mounting surface must not exceed 6.5mm in thickness. The surface must be flat,
clean and free of flaking paint or loose metal debris in order to have a watertight (IP67)
installation.
Mounting Angle:
There will be very little degradation in GPS performance with slopes up to 30 degrees
degrees from horizontal. The antenna will function at angles beyond this point but the
performance will continue to degrade with increasing slope. It is recommended that the
maximum slope not exceed 45 degrees.
Installation Procedure:
For optimum GPS performance, the antenna must have a clear view of the sky and
preferably have a ground plane. A metalic ground plane of 10cm diameter (4 inches) is
sufficient to realize virtually all ground plane benefits. A larger ground plane will provide
no additional advantages. The antenna will operate without a ground plane with a slightly
wider beam-width.
The product comes equipped with all necessary mounting accessories, 1 silicone rubber
gasket (attached to the base), 1 metal washer and 2 nickelplated brass panel nuts ¾ inch
size.
1. Select the location on the mounting surface. Make a ¾ inch diameter hole using the
appropriate hole-punch, saw or drill.
2. Remove from the antenna the 2 panel nuts and the metal washer.
3. Carefully insert the antenna in the ¾ inch diameter mounting surface opening.
4. Place the metal washer and one panel nut on the thread of the antenna, on the inside of
the mounting surface and tighten the first panel nut. The recommended torque for the first
panel nut is 15-20 in-pounds.
5. Screw on and tighten the second panel nut while holding the 1st panel nut in stationary
position. The recommended maximum torque for the second panel nut is 35-45 in-
pounds. Do not exceed recommended maximum torque.
