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Environmental conditions, Electrical interference, Environmental conditions electrical interference – Ag Leader GPS 5100 User Guide User Manual

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3 Installing the Receiver

2 0 GPS 5100 Receiver User Guide

Note – A metal combine grain tank extension can block
satellites.

33.2

Environmental conditions

Although the receiver has a waterproof housing, you should install it
in a dry location. To improve the performance and long-term
reliability of the receiver, avoid exposure to extreme environmental
conditions, including:

water

excessive heat (> 70 °C or 158 °F)

excessive cold (< –30 °C or –22 °F)

high vibration

corrosive fluids and gases

33.3

Electrical interference

As far as possible, when you install the receiver, you should avoid
placing it near sources of electrical and magnetic noise, such as:

gasoline engines (spark plugs)

computer monitor screens

alternators, generators, or magnetos

electric motors (blower fans)

equipment with DC-to-AC converters

switching power supplies

radio speakers

high-voltage power lines

CB radio antennas

cellular phone antennas

machine accessory lights