Novatel GPS-532 User Manual
GPS-532 and GPS-532-C
The GPS-532 is an active antenna
designed to operate at the GPS L1
and L2 frequencies, 1575.42 and
1227.60 MHz. The GPS-532-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-532. (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 section 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.
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Description
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Description
1
532 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.
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Description
1
Antenna
screwed into
place
2
Surface
3
TNC connector
4
Coaxial cable
6.
Attach the other end of the coaxial cable to the antenna input
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 where the 532 antenna
may be placed on an aircraft or vehicle (not to scale).
ANTENNA CARE
The GPS-532 is designed to withstand the elements, including
rain, snow, and dust. However, to ensure your antenna performs
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.
L1 ELEVATION GAIN PATTERN
L2 ELEVATION GAIN PATTERN
USERS’ GUIDE
1
2
3 4 5
1
3
2
4
dB
0
0
dB
0