Tacktick T908 User manual

GPS Antenna
Tacktick Limited
22 North Street, Emsworth,
Hampshire, PO10 7DG, England
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
www.tacktick.com
Tools Required Parts List
1. Dependent on mounting
1. GPS Antenna
You may require a Mounting
Bracket (not supplied) to suit
your chosen mounting method
and a deck gland to pass the
cable inside the boat.
Precautions
The GPS Antenna must be mounted in a position which allows it a clear
view of the sky. The unit is fully sealed and designed to be mounted
externally using a standard 1.0 inch 14TPI Antenna Mounting Bracket (not
supplied).
Positioning Advise
uu049 rev. 6
GPS Antenna
Tacktick Limited
22 North Street, Emsworth,
Hampshire, PO10 7DG, England
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
www.tacktick.com
Tools Required Parts List
1. Dependent on mounting
1. GPS Antenna
You may require a Mounting
Bracket (not supplied) to suit
your chosen mounting method
and a deck gland to pass the
cable inside the boat.
Precautions
The GPS Antenna must be mounted in a position which allows it a clear
view of the sky. The unit is fully sealed and designed to be mounted
externally using a standard 1.0 inch 14TPI Antenna Mounting Bracket (not
supplied).
Positioning Advise
uu049 rev. 6

Installation Method
1. Select a suitable mounting position and obtain the correct
Mounting Bracket for your application.
2. Attach the Antenna to the chosen Bracket taking care not to twist
the cable as the Bracket is screwed into the Antenna.
3. Attach the Bracket securely to the vessel following the instructions
supplied with the Bracket.
4. Pass the cable inside the vessel using an appropriate cable gland
and route to the NMEA Interface.
4. Connect the cables into the NMEA Interface.
Screen - Ground
Red - +ve Supply
Green - NMEA Data output
White - Differential GPS Input (RTCM SC-104) *
Brown - NMEA Data Input
* Use only to connect to a differential Beacon Receiver.
Cut back and secure the unwanted cores to prevent short circuits
What Next
Refer to the instrument handbook for details on calibration and alignment.
Installation Method
1. Select a suitable mounting position and obtain the correct
Mounting Bracket for your application.
2. Attach the Antenna to the chosen Bracket taking care not to twist
the cable as the Bracket is screwed into the Antenna.
3. Attach the Bracket securely to the vessel following the instructions
supplied with the Bracket.
4. Pass the cable inside the vessel using an appropriate cable gland
and route to the NMEA Interface.
4. Connect the cables into the NMEA Interface.
Screen - Ground
Red - +ve Supply
Green - NMEA Data output
White - Differential GPS Input (RTCM SC-104) *
Brown - NMEA Data Input
* Use only to connect to a differential Beacon Receiver.
Cut back and secure the unwanted cores to prevent short circuits
What Next
Refer to the instrument handbook for details on calibration and alignment.