Novatel GPS-534, GPS-534-C User Manual

GPS-534 and GPS-534-C

USER GUIDE

The GPS-534 is an active antenna designed to operate at the GPS L1 and L2 frequencies,

1575.42 and 1227.60 MHz and across the L-Band from 1525 to 1560 MHz. The GPS-534-C version is aircraft certified for navigation. This guide provides the basic information you need to install and begin using your new antenna.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• A device with an antenna input port that both receives the RF signal and provides 2.5 to 24.0 VDC to the antenna is required to set up the GPS-534. (NovAtel GPS receivers provide the necessary power through their antenna RF connectors.)

• Coaxial cable with a male TNC connector

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Both the input DC power and the output RF signal flow over a single coaxial cable that is connected to the unit's TNC female connector.

The antenna can be attached to a surface by means of an ARINC-743 Bolt Pattern.

Four screws pass through the housing of the antenna. Install the antenna as follows:

1. The antenna is supplied with an o-ring. Place it in the o-ring groove of the antenna base.

User-supplied o-ring grease can be used to hold the o-ring in the groove during installation.

2. Pre-drill the mounting holes and the connector hole on the

surface, see the Mechanical Drawings sectio n of this guide for details on the ARINC-743 mounting pattern.

3. Attach the antenna to the surface using the four mounting screws supplied. The o-ring compresses and creates a seal between the surface and the antenna.

Ref. # Description Ref.# Description

1 534 antenna 4 O-ring 2 Countersink screws 5 Pre-drilled mounting holes 3 Mounting surface

4. Remove the dust cap from the antenna’s TNC connector.

5. Attach the male TNC connector of the coaxial cable to the antenna’s TNC connector.

Ref. # Description

1 Antenna

screwed into

place 2Surface 3 TNC connector 4 Coaxial cable

6. Attach the other end of the coaxial cable to the antenna inpu t port of the receiving device, which must provide power as detailed in the SPECIFICATIONS section of this guide. All NovAtel GPS receivers provide the necessary power through their antenna RF connectors.

The graphic above shows examples of wher e th e 53 4 an te n na may be placed on an aircraft or vehicle (not to scale).

ANTENNA CARE

The GPS-534 is designed to withstand the elements, including rain, snow , and dust. However, to e nsure your an tenna per forms optimally, keep the radome clean and brush off any ice and snow. In addition, ensure the TNC connector remains clean and dry and replace the dust cap when a cable is not connected.

SPECIFICATIONS

L1: 1575.42 ±13 MHz

3 dB pass band (typical)

Out-of-band rejection (typical) > 40 dBc Gain at zenith (

Gain roll-off (zenith to horizon) L1/LB: +8 dB, L2:+8 dB LNA gain 40 dB ±3

Polarization Right-hand circular Noise figure (typical) 1.9 dB Nominal impedance 50 Ω VSWR < 1.5 : 1

Input voltage 2.5 - 24.0 VDC Current < 35 mA

Size

Weight 191 g (6.8 oz.)

Maximum altitude 21336 m (70000 ft.) Operating temperature -55°C to +85°C (-67°F to +185°F) Storage temperature -55°C to +85°C (-67°F to +185°F)

Designed to meet these standards

a. If you purchased the GPS-534-C version, your antenna has

the full FAA TSO-C144 certification.

θ = 90°) (min)

ENVIRONMENTAL

L2: 1227.60 ±13 MHz LB: 1542.50 ±17.5 MHz

L1: +4.1 dBic, L2:+3.9 dBic, LB: +5.7 dBic

POWER

PHYSICAL

Width 76.20 mm (3.000”) Length 119.38 mm (4.700”) Height 20.00 mm (0.788”)

RTCA DO-160D, RTCA DO-228, MIL-C-5541, MIL-E-5400, MIL-I-45208A, MIL-STD-810 and SAE J1455

ELEVATION GAIN PATTERNS

L-Band Peak Gain: 5.7 dB

L-Band: Max 5.7 dB

L2 Peak Gain: 3.9 dB

L2: Max 3.9 dB

L1 Peak Gain: 4.1 dB

L1: Max 4.1 dB

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS PHASE CENTER

Dimensions are in inches followed by [mm]

Please refer to the Mechanical Drawings on the previous panel and the close-up of the label below before reading this section.

Antenna model

GPS-534 ANTENNA

H/W Rev: 1.00 P/N: 0101xxxx MADE IN CANADA www.novatel.com

HEIGHT = Vertical phase center offset from antenna reference

HEIGHT

ARP

For relative offset numbers and phase center variation (PCV) tables, please visit the U.S. National Geodetic Survey (NGS) website at www.ngs.noaa.gov/ANTCAL/.

For absolute offset numbers and to download PCV tab les, please visit the GEO++ website at www.geopp.com.

When using either of the websites mentioned above, look for the NovAtel listing of your antenna model and its hardware revision.

At the time of print, we are unable to provide typical absolute and relative offset numbers for the current 534 antenna model.

NVH99999999

Hardware Revision

point or antenna reference plane (ARP), see the MECHANICAL DRAWINGS section of this guide.

WARRANTY POLICY

NovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the conditions set forth below, for the following periods of time:

Date of sale shall mean the date of the invoice to the original customer for the product. NovAtel's responsibility respecting this warranty is limited solely to product repair at an authorized NovAtel location only. Determination of repair will be made by NovAtel personnel or by technical personnel expressly authorized by NovAtel for this purpose.

The foregoing warranties do not extend to (i) nonconformities, defects or errors in the products due to accident, abuse, misuse or negli-

gent use of the products or use in other tha n a normal and cu stomary manner, environmental conditions not conforming to NovAtel’s specifications, or failure to follow prescribed installation, operating and maintenance procedures, (ii) defect s, errors or nonconformities in the products due to modifications, alteration s, additions or changes not made in accordance with NovAtel’s specifications or authorized by NovAtel, (iii) normal wear and tear, (iv) damage cause by force of nature or act of any third person, (v) shipping damage; or (vi)service or repair of product by the dealer without prior written consent from NovAtel.

In addition, the foregoing warranties shall not apply to products designated by NovAtel as beta site test samples, experimental, developmental, preproduction, sample, incomplete or out of specification products or to returned products if the original identification marks have been removed or altered.

The warranties and remedies are exclusive and all other warranties, express or implied, written or oral, including the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are excluded.

NovAtel shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense arising directly or indirectly out of the purchase, installation, operation, use or licensing or products or services. In no event shall NovAtel be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind or nature due to any cause.

There are no user-serviceable parts in the GPSAntenna and no maint enance is required. If the unit is faulty, replace with anot her unit and ret urn the fau lty uni t to NovAtel Inc. You must obtain a RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number by calling NovAtel Customer Service at 1-800-NOV ATEL (U.S. and Canada only) or 403-295-4900 before shipping any product to NovAtel or a dealer. Once you have obtained an RMA number , you will be advised of proper shipping procedures to return any defective product. When returning any product to NovAtel, please return the defective product in the original p ackaging to a void damage.

GPSAntenna™ Modules: One (1) Year from date of sale

Cables and Accessories: Ninety (90) Days from date of sale

Please check our website for updates to this manual at http://

www.novatel.ca/support/docupdates.htm and the websites

mentioned above.

 Before shipping any material to NovAtel or our Dealer, please obtain a Ret ur n Materi al

Authorization (RMA) number from the point of purchase. You may also visit our website (http://www.novatel.com) and select Support | Repair Request from the side menu.

If you need any further advice on this matter, please visit our website at www.novatel.com. Other methods of contacting Customer Service can be found on the last panel of this guide.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS

If you have any questions or comments regarding your 534 or 534-C antenna, please contact NovAtel Customer Service using one of methods provided below.

Email: support@novatel.com Web: www.novatel.com Phone: 1-800-NOVATEL (U.S. & Canada)

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