SAFRAN 8230AJ Outdoor GNSS Antenna Installation Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Safran
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SAFRAN 8230AJ Outdoor GNSS Antenna Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Models 8230 and 8230AJ are active antennas for Safran products with embedded GPS/GNSS receivers, covering the GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Badious B1, Galileo E1, and QZSS L1 bands. Model 8230AJ also includes horizon-blocking anti-jam technology.
Each antenna is shipped with an L-bracket and clamps for axing the antenna to an appropriate structure.
Note: A rugged antenna mount, post mounting kit, weather-proofing kit, cables, and free-standing base are sold separately. Contact Safran for details and to order accessories for your antenna.
The active antenna circuitry provides 40dB of gain and requires 2.5 to 16 VDC at 21 milliamps to operate.
Specifications Summary
| 8230 Antenna| 8230AJ Antenna
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Frequency| 1559 to 1606 MHz| 1559 to 1606 MHz
Temp Range| -40 to 85ºC| -40 to 85ºC
Gain| 40 dB| 40 dB
Connector| N-type, female| N-type, female
Diameter| 66.5 mm x 47.5 mm H| 100 mm x 101.5 mm H
Weight| 150 g| 370 g
Anti-Jam| No| Yes
Antenna Cable & Accessories
Safran recommends a low-loss coaxial cable such as Times Microwave LMR-400 (or
equivalent).
Safran offers cable assemblies terminated with Type N Male connectors at
standard lengths of 5, 25, 50, 100, and 200 feet.
Cable Considerations
The antenna cable must be a coax suitable for outdoor use. A surge protection device in the antenna line is recommended to protect the GNSS receiver and connected devices from lightning damage. Safran oers an optional surge supressor can shunt potentially damaging voltages on the antenna coax to ground.
Cable length
With a low loss coaxial cable such as LMR 400, the maximum recommended cable length is 400 ft. (121 m). Installations requiring longer distance may require an inline amplifier.
Installation
Location
The antenna must be installed outdoors with and unobstructed view of the sky
(to 20º elevation from the horizon). An unobstructed line of sight to the sky
allows the antenna to locate and track the maximum number of satellites. Avoid
locations where the antenna could be buried by loose or drifting snow, or
obstructed by growing foliage. Whenever possible, avoid placing the antenna in
close proximity to broadcast antennas. See the technical note for more
installation help: https://safran-navigation-timing.com/document/ outdoor-
gnss-antenna-installation-considerations/
L-bracket Installation
- Remove the double panel nuts
- Insert the connector end into the 18.2 mm (0.71”) through-hole and replace and tighten the nuts.
- Connect the L-bracket to a pole, post, vent pipe, or other suitable location via hose clamps.
- Connect the antenna to the antenna cable via N-type connectors.
- In wet conditions, it is recommended to wrap the connection in weather-proofing tape
L-Bracket
Model 8230
Technical Support
To request more information or enter a support ticket, visit our website at safran-navigation-timing.com
Product and L-bracket Dimensions
References
- The World Leader in Resilient PNT - Safran - Navigation & Timing
- Outdoor GNSS Antenna Installation Considerations - Safran - Navigation & Timing
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