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3.7Installation Overview
Once you have selected the appropriate equipment, complete the following steps to set up and begin using your NovAtel SUPERSTAR II receiver.
1.If your receiver has been provided as a GPS card without an enclosure, install the card in an enclosure to reduce environmental exposure, RF interference and vibration effects.
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3.Mount the GPS antenna to a secure, stable structure, as described in Section 3.3.1 on Page 21.
4.Connect the GPS antenna to the receiver using an antenna RF cable, using the information given in Section 3.4.3.1, Preamplifier Power
5.Apply power to the receiver, as described in Section 3.2.2, Power Connection starting on Page 21.
6.Connect the receiver to a PC or other data communications equipment by following the information given in Section 3.2.1, Serial Connection starting on Page 20 and 3.4.2, Serial Data Interface on Page 23.
Figure 5 shows a typical setup for an enclosed receiver.
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