Symmetricom 58503B - User Manual

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Issue 1: Mar 00

58503B

GPS Time and Frequency

Reference Receiver

and

59551A

GPS Measurements

Synchronization Module

Getting Started Guide

Main Page

Default Chapter1
- Gps Measurements1
- Table of Contents3
In this Guide7
Guide Organization7
Description of the GPS Receivers8
- The 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver8
- The 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module9
Options10
Accessories Supplied and Available10
- Accessories Supplied10
- Accessories Available10
  - GPS Accessories10
  - Serial Interface Accessories11
Manuals12
- Supplied Manuals12
Chapter 1 Getting Started13
58503B Front Panel at a Glance14
58503B/Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad at a Glance15
58503B Rear Panel at a Glance16
59551A Front Panel at a Glance17
59551A Rear Panel at a Glance18
Preparing the GPS Receiver for Use19
- Installation Precautions19
  - Electrostatic Precautions19
  - Electromagnetic Considerations19
- To Install the Antenna System19
- To Connect Power20
Connecting a Terminal or Computer to the GPS Receiver24
- To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows NT ® 4.0/Windows ® 95-Based PC25
- To Configure Terminal Communications for Windows ® 3.1-Based PC26
Powering up the Receiver27
- Overview of the Power-Up Procedure (What to Expect)27
- To Power up the Receiver27
- To Understand the Receiver Status Screen Data29
Installing the Automated Satstat Program for Continual Status Updates30
Operating the Automated Satstat Program31
Customizing the Receiver Operation32
Using Commands to Control Key Functions (Examples)33
- To Perform Basic Installation and Simple Customizing33
- To Install with a Limited View of the Sky, to Bypass Position Survey Operation35
Chapter 2 Features and Functions37
Chapter Contents38
Inputs40
- Antenna Input40
  - Recommended Antenna Cable Assemblies40
  - Antenna Cable Length Delay41
- POWER Input43
  - 58503B GPS Time and Frequency Reference Receiver43
  - 59551A GPS Measurements Synchronization Module43
- Time Tagging Inputs (59551A Only)43
Outputs44
- PPS (One-Pulse-Per-Second) Output44
- PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 002 Output (58503B Only)44
- Programmable Pulse Output (59551A Only)44
- IRIG-B Output (59551A Only)44
- PP2S (One-Pulse-Per-Two-Seconds) Option 00244
- Alarm BITE Output (59551A Only)47
- Alarm Output (58503B Only)47
- 10 Mhz out Output (58503B Only)47
Indicators48
- Power Indicator48
- GPS Lock Indicator48
- Holdover Indicator48
- Alarm Indicator48
Serial Interface Ports49
- PORT 1 Rear-Panel RS-232C Serial Port49
- PORT 2 Front-Panel RS-232C Serial Port (59551A Only)50
Connecting a Computer or Modem51
- Connecting to a Computer or Modem51
- To Connect the GPS Receiver to a PC, Laptop, or Modem Via the Rear-Panel PORT52
- To Connect the 59551A to a Laptop Computer Via the54
- To Connect the 59551A to a Laptop Computer Via the Front-Panel PORT54
- Making Your Own Cables55
Configuring the RS-232C Port(S)56
- Making Changes to the Serial Port Settings (if Needed)57
- Determining the Serial Port Settings58
  - Standard 58503B and 59551A58
  - Option 001 58503B58
Operating Concepts59
- General59
- Holdover Description59
In Case of a Problem60
- Hours after Powerup, Receiver Not Establishing GPS Lock60
- Receiver Not Maintaining GPS Lock61
Chapter 3 Using Option 001 Front-Panel Display/Keypad (58503B Only)63
Chapter Contents64
Overview65
- About the Display and Keypad65
- Product Compatibility65
- System Compatibility65
Using the Display and Keypad66
- To Display Time66
- To Display Position66
- To Display Number of Satellites Being Tracked66
- To Display Serial Port Settings67
- To Display System Status67
- To Clear Instrument Alarm67
Capabilities under Special Circumstances67
- To Access the TEST MODE to Test the Front-Panel Display67
- To Access the DEMO MODE to Demonstrate Front-Panel Capabilities68
- To Check Serial Port Settings During Installation68
Error Messages69
Status Messages72
Chapter 4 58503B Specifications75
Specifications and Characteristics76
- GPS Receiver Features76
- Other Information79
- Options and Accessories79
Chapter 5 59551A Specifications81
Specifications and Characteristics82
- GPS Receiver Features82
- Other Information85
- Options and Accessories85

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Brand	Symmetricom
Model	58503B
Category	GPS
Language	English

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