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Trimble ThunderBolt E GPS Disciplined Clock User Guide
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Setting up and Running the ThunderBolt E
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Setting up the ThunderBolt E
Note – You can either set up the starter kit temporarily for testing or evaluation purposes,
or embed it permanently into your system. The procedure is largely the same.
or embed it permanently into your system. The procedure is largely the same.
1.
Connect the male connector of the antenna cable to the Bullet antenna.
2.
Place the antenna so that it has the fullest possible view of the sky.
To mount the antenna permanently, place it on a high point, such as a roof.
Make sure that it is placed away from obstructions, such as neighboring
buildings that may block its view of the sky, or overhanging objects, such as trees
or towers.
Make sure that it is placed away from obstructions, such as neighboring
buildings that may block its view of the sky, or overhanging objects, such as trees
or towers.
Note – If required, you can mount the antenna on a 1" marine pipe with 14 threads per
inch or on a 3/4" plumbers pipe.
inch or on a 3/4" plumbers pipe.
3.
Route the antenna cable to the receiver.
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CAUTION – Be careful not to damage the cable. Take care to avoid sharp bends or kinks in
the cable, hot surfaces (for example, exhaust manifolds or stacks), rotating or
reciprocating equipment, sharp or abrasive surfaces, door and window jambs, and
corrosive fluids or gases.
the cable, hot surfaces (for example, exhaust manifolds or stacks), rotating or
reciprocating equipment, sharp or abrasive surfaces, door and window jambs, and
corrosive fluids or gases.
4.
Secure the cable using tie-wraps, starting at the antenna and allowing for a drip
loop, and working towards the ThunderBolt E module. Ensure that the cable is
secured at points close to the antenna and the ThunderBolt E module.
loop, and working towards the ThunderBolt E module. Ensure that the cable is
secured at points close to the antenna and the ThunderBolt E module.
Note – Additional protection (for example, heat-shrink tubing) may be required to protect
the cable jacket at points where the opening is rough or sharp, such as where it enters or
exits bulkheads.
the cable jacket at points where the opening is rough or sharp, such as where it enters or
exits bulkheads.
5.
If required, cut the cable to the required length and then terminate it with the
correct connectors. Make sure that:
correct connectors. Make sure that:
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There is enough slack for a service loop near the antenna to allow for
disconnection, for moisture to drip away from the connection, and for
normal movements of the antenna.
disconnection, for moisture to drip away from the connection, and for
normal movements of the antenna.
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All contact surfaces are clean and firm before crimping.
6.
If cut, re-attach the male TNC connector to the cut end.
7.
Connect the standard RS-232 interface cable directly to the office computer.
Note – The TSIP serial port is set at 9600 baud, no parity, 8-bit, 1 stop/start bit.
8.
Connect the +24 V DC power input (part of the Power and I/O interface cable
assembly) to the power converter.
assembly) to the power converter.
9.
Use the adaptor cable to connect the power converter to the main power and
then switch on the mains power.
then switch on the mains power.
After you turn on the ThunderBolt E, it takes approximately 5 minutes for the ovenized
oscillator to warm up. During this time, it will begin acquiring satellites in less than 60
seconds, as shown in the Trimble GPS Monitor software on your computer.
oscillator to warm up. During this time, it will begin acquiring satellites in less than 60
seconds, as shown in the Trimble GPS Monitor software on your computer.