Card Installation Overview

When the appropriate equipment is selected, complete the following steps to set up and begin using the NovAtel GNSS receiver.

1. Ensure adequate ESD protection is used as described in Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions.

2. Prepare the interface with the receiver’s data, status and power signals using the information in Preparing the Data, Signal and Power Interface.

3. Connect the GNSS antenna adapter cable to the receiver (refer to Connecting the Antenna to the Receiver Card).

4. Mount the OEM7 receiver card in a secure enclosure to reduce environmental exposure and RF interference, as described in Mounting the Printed Circuit Board.

5. Mount the GNSS antenna to a secure, stable structure (refer to Mounting the GNSS Antenna).

6. Apply power to the receiver as described in Applying Power to the Receiver Card.

7. Connect the receiver to a computer or other data communications equipment (refer to Connecting Data Communications Equipment for instructions).