ANT-A72GOLA-TW
ANTENNA GUIDE
OM-20000136
Rev 2
December2012
The ANT-A72GOLA-TW is an active GPS antenna that receives the GPS L1 1575.42 MHz frequency, the
GLONASS L1 1602 – 1626 MHz frequencies, the GPS L2 1227.60 MHz frequency, the GLONASS L2
1245 – 1260 MHz frequencies and L-Band 1528 – 1556 MHz frequencies.
The ANT-A72GOLA-TW is aircraft certified for navigation. This guide provides the basic information you
need to install and begin using your new antenna.
Additional Equipment Required
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A device with an antenna input port that both receives the RF signal and provides 2.5 - 24.0 VDC to the
antenna is required for the ANT-A72GOLA-TW. NovAtel GNSS receivers provide the necessary power
through their antenna RF connectors.
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Coaxial cable with a male TNC connector
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Both the input DC power and the output RF signal use a single coaxial cable connected to the antenna's
TNC female connector.
The antenna attaches to a surface with an ARINC-743 bolt pattern. Four screws pass through the antenna
housing.
To install the antenna:
1. Install the supplied o-ring into the groove on the antenna base.
User supplied o-ring grease can be used to hold the o-ring in the groove during installation.
2. Predrill the mounting holes and the connector clearance hole on the mounting surface. See the
Mechanical Drawings section for mounting pattern details.
3. Use the four supplied mounting screws to attach the antenna to the mounting surface. The o-ring com-
presses and creates a seal between the surface and the antenna.
NovAtel recommends thread-locker (not included) on the mounting screws.
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This graphic provides examples of where the antenna may be located on an aircraft or vehicle (not to
scale).
ANTENNA CARE
The ANT-A72GOLA-TW is designed to withstand the elements, including rain, snow and dust. However, to
ensure that the antenna performs optimally, keep the radome clean and brush off any ice or snow. In addi-
tion, ensure the TNC connector remains clean and dry and replace the dust cap when a cable is not
connected.
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PHASE CENTRE
Refer to the Mechanical Drawings before reading this section.
HEIGHT = Vertical phase centre offset from antenna reference point or antenna reference plane (ARP)
For relative offset numbers and phase centre variation (PCV) tables, please visit the U.S. National
ACCG5ANT_42AT1.
For absolute offset numbers and to download PCV tables, please visit the GEO++ website at
When using either of the websites mentioned above, look for the NovAtel listing of your antenna model
and its hardware revision.
At the time of print, we are unable to provide typical absolute and relative offset numbers for the current
ANT-A72GOLA-TW antenna model. Please check our website for updates to this manual at
www.novatel.com/Downloads/docupdates.html and the websites mentioned above.
If you need any further advice on this matter, please visit our website at www.novatel.com. Other methods
of contacting Customer Service can be found on the last page of this guide.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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ELEVATION GAIN PATTERNS
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MECHANICAL DRAWINGS
Dimensions are in inches, followed by [mm]
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WARRANTY POLICY
NovAtel Inc. warrants that its Global Positioning System (GPS) products are free from defects in materials and workmanship, subject to the conditions
set forth below, for the following periods of time:
GPSAntenna™ Modules:
Cables and Accessories:
One (1) Year from date of sale
Ninety (90) Days from date of sale
Date of sale shall mean the date of the invoice to the original customer for the product. NovAtel's responsibility respecting this warranty is limited solely
to product repair at an authorized NovAtel location only. Determination of repair will be made by NovAtel personnel or by technical personnel expressly
authorized by NovAtel for this purpose.
The foregoing warranties do not extend to
(i) nonconformities, defects or errors in the products due to accident, abuse, misuse or negligent use of the products or use in other than a normal and
customary manner, environmental conditions not conforming to NovAtel’s specifications, or failure to follow prescribed installation, operating and mainte-
nance procedures, (ii) defects, errors or nonconformities in the products due to modifications, alterations, additions or changes not made in accordance
with NovAtel’s specifications or authorized by NovAtel, (iii) normal wear and tear, (iv) damage cause by force of nature or act of any third person, (v) ship-
ping damage; or (vi)service or repair of product by the dealer without prior written consent from NovAtel.
In addition, the foregoing warranties shall not apply to products designated by NovAtel as beta site test samples, experimental, developmental, prepro-
duction, sample, incomplete or out of specification products or to returned products if the original identification marks have been removed or altered.
The warranties and remedies are exclusive and all other warranties, express or implied, written or oral, including the implied warranties of merchant-
ability or fitness for any particular purpose are excluded.
NovAtel shall not be liable for any loss, damage or expense arising directly or indirectly out of the purchase, installation, operation, use or licensing or
products or services. In no event shall NovAtel be liable for special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages of any kind or nature due to any cause.
There are no user-serviceable parts in the GPSAntenna and no maintenance is required. If the unit is faulty, replace with another unit and return the
faulty unit to NovAtel Inc. You must obtain a RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION (RMA) number by calling NovAtel Customer Service at 1-800-
NOVATEL (U.S. and Canada only) or 403-295-4500 before shipping any product to NovAtel or a dealer. Once you have obtained an RMA number, you
will be advised of proper shipping procedures to return any defective product. When returning any product to NovAtel, please return the defective
product in the original packaging to avoid damage.
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Before shipping any material to NovAtel or our Dealer, obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the point of purchase. You
may also visit our web site (http://www.novatel.com) and select Support | Repair Request from the side menu.
Questions or Comments
If you have any questions or comments, please contact NovAtel Customer Support using one of methods
provided below.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.novatel.com
Phone: 1-800-NOVATEL (International) or 403-295-4500 (U.S. & Canada)
Fax: 403-295-4501
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