Antenna Mounting
Installing a basic system will require the following (a) mounting of the antenna (b)
optionally mounting 1 or 2 lightning arrestors (not included to product set).The antenna
supplied is of the active type, and is suitable for almost all applications. It is supplied with
a pre-attached, 30-meter H-155 coax cable, terminated with a male SMA connector.
Before commencing installation, check that all the items detailed in the contents list have
been supplied. The antenna is supplied with mounting clamps for attachment to a
mounting pole, included too. Mast antenna suspension (H=0.5m) is not included but it is
available as separate products from Elproma. Following figure shows an example of how
mounting antenna might be achieved.
Mounting GNSS antenna
Note! The most important consideration in selecting a position for the antenna is the
presence of objects which obscure the sky or horizon. Where possible, there should be
no obstruction to a full view of the sky.
Overhead wires and other very narrow obstructions may be considered as invisible to the
signals, provided that they are a few meters away. Large flat surfaces can decrease
performance of the receiver. Be especially wary about mounting the antenna directly onto
the fascia of a flat roof. To overcome this situation, elevate the pole about 1 meter above
the flat surface. A satellite prediction mobile phone program may usefully be employed to
check a potential installation, and also to identify directions in which obstructions may be
a particular source of problems.
Note! When the NTS-pico3 is operational, the GNSS antenna assembly may be
disconnected for short periods (e.g. maintenance or repair) without interruption to the unit
synchronization LAN output.
