Trimble Outdoors 5700/5800 - Manual (Page 28)

3 Setting up the Receiver
1 6 5700/5800 GPS Receiver User Guide
5700 GPS Receiver Oper
ation
32.1
Environmental conditions
Although the 5700 receiver has a waterproof housing, reasonable care
should be taken to keep the unit dry. Avoid exposure to extreme
environmental conditions, including:
• Water
• Heat greater than 65° C (149° F)
• Cold less than –40° C (–40° F)
• Corrosive fluids and gases
Avoiding these conditions improves the 5700 receiver’s performance
and long-term reliability.
32.2
Sources of electrical interference
Avoid the following sources of electrical and magnetic noise:
• Gasoline engines (spark plugs)
• Televisions and computer monitors
• Alternators and generators
• Electric motors
• Equipment with DC-to-AC converters
• Fluorescent lights
• Switching power supplies