Novatel OM-20000122 user manual Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection Ref # Description

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Notices

6.The primary and secondary lightning protections should be as close to the building's entrance as possible. Where feasible they should be mounted onto the grounding plate itself (refer to the following figure).

Figure 1: Primary and Secondary Lightning Protection

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Ref # Description

1Primary lightning protection device

2Secondary lightning protection device

3External antenna

4GNSS Receiver

5To ground

6Grounding plate or grounding point at the building’s entrance

Acceptable choices for Earth Grounds, for central buildings, are:

•Grounded interior metal cold water pipe within five feet (1.5 m) of the point where it enters the building

•Grounded metallic service raceway

•Grounded electrical service equipment enclosure

•Eight-foot grounding rod driven into the ground (only if bonded to the central building ground by #6, or heavier, bonding wire)

These installation instructions are the minimum requirements for receiver and antenna installations. Where applicable, follow the electrical codes for the country of installation. Examples of country codes include:

•	USA	National Electrical Code (NFPA 70)
•	Canada	Canadian Electrical Code (CSA C22)
•	UK	British Standards Institute (BSI 7671)

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Contents SPAN-CPT Warranty Return instructions Proprietary NoticeTable of Contents Technical Specifications Figures Tables NovAtel Knowledge Base Before Contacting Customer Support Contact InformationIndustry Canada FCC NoticesCE Notice Weee Notice Lightning Protection Installation and Grounding ProcedureWhat is the hazard? Hazard ImpactPrimary and Secondary Lightning Protection Ref # Description Introduction Fundamentals of GNSS+INSRelated Documents and Information System ComponentsConventions Manuals SPAN-CPT InstallationRequired Equipment SPAN-CPT HardwareHardware Set Up Typical SPAN-CPT Set Up Radio COM2Mount the Antenna Mount the SPAN-CPTConnect Power Connect the Gnss AntennaBattery Isolator Auxiliary Vehicle MainBattery Connect the I/O Strobe SignalsConnect a Computer to the SPAN-CPT Odometer Connection Can BusOdometer Requirements Cable Modification for Kistler WPT Cable Cable Modification for SPAN-CPT CableDefinition of Reference Frames Within Span SPAN-CPT OperationLocal Level Frame Span Body Frame Full Mapping DefinitionsEnclosure Frame Vehicle FrameCommunicating with the SPAN-CPT System Use NovAtel Connect to CommunicateChapter SPAN-CPT Operation Span IMU Configuration Software ConfigurationGnss Configuration SPAN-CPT Configuration with NovAtel ConnectReal Time Operation System Start-Up and Alignment Techniques AsciiDefault Kinematic Alignment SetimuorientationManual Alignment Navigation ModeDual Antenna Alignment Azimuth Sources on a Span System Wheel Sensor Update LogicCourse Over Ground Align Azimuth Inertial AzimuthLogs with Azimuth data Solution Parameters Data Collection Logging Restriction Data Collection for Post-ProcessingEnabling L-Band Variable Lever ArmNovAtel Correct with TerraStar Veripos Marine Subscriptions OmniSTARChapter SPAN-CPT Operation Installation SPAN-CPT Dual-AntennaChapter SPAN-CPT Dual-Antenna Configuring Span with Align on SPAN-CPTPower Supply SecondaryAlignment on a Stationary Vehicle Aided Static Alignment Alignment on a Moving Vessel Aided Transfer AlignmentUnaided Alignment Span Align Attitude Updates Automatic Alignment Mode Automatic Alignment defaultFirmware Updates Firmware Updates and Model UpgradesNovAtel Firmware and Software Authorization Code Model UpgradesTransferring Firmware Files Updating or Upgrading Using the WinLoad UtilityTypes of Firmware Files Using the WinLoad Utility Open a File to DownloadUpdating using SoftLoad Commands Searching for CardWorking with S-Records Softloadsrec S-RECORDKey Firmware Commands Upgrading Using the Auth CommandUpgrade Procedure Hardware Specification for SPAN-CPT Technical SpecificationsSPAN-CPT Technical Specifications KVH IMU Sensor SpecificationsElectrical and Environmental Specifications Power SpecificationsSPAN-CPT Mechanical Drawings SPAN-CPT Side and Perspective ViewSPAN-CPT Top, Front and Bottom View SPAN-CPT Cable SPAN-CPT 60723108 KVH Development Terminated Cable Pin-OutFemale Male Pin Function Wire Pair Wire Color SPAN-CPT 60723107 KVH Standard Un-terminated Cable Pin-OutAccessories and Options Replacement PartsSPAN-CPT System Frequently Asked Questions Appendix COM-20000122 Rev March