Hardware Manual

Hardware Manual / EQU RTK
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Figure 12: GPS TIMEsync (right)
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Element
Target / Description
1
Network connector
(with active PoE)
Network connection ( device can be powered using a suitable PoE
injector / switch )
2
USB connector
Data output (optional to Ethernet/Network connector)
3
GPS antenna socket
Connector for GPS antenna
4
GPS status LED (yellow)
Flashes when the device has a GPS fix
8.1.2 Requirements
The starting signal must be available in form of an electronic impulse (12V normally closed) which needs to be
supplied via banana plugs.
A network connection (min. 100Mbit/s) between timing and operation room is required.
Furthermore, a GPS signal must be acquired at the designated location of the GPS TIMEsync device.
8.1.3 Placement and Connections
Proceed as follows:
1. Place the GPS TIMEsync device in or near the operation room (where the starting signal can be supplied).
2. Connect the supplied GPS antenna to the GPS TIMEsync.
3. Place the GPS antenna at a location with the best possible visibility of the sky (e.g. near a window).
4. Connect the starting signal to the banana plugs on the GPS TIMEsync. Mind the color coding or respectively
polarization of the starting signal input.
5. Connect the GPS TIMEsync via network cable (or over an available dedicated network).