Vector Interface Box Reference Manual Part Number 875-0127-000 Date: August 2004
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Preface Welcome to the Vector Interface Manual and congratulations on choosing to purchase this high quality accessory to the Vector line of products. The Vector Interface Box facilitates wiring and connectivity between Vector receivers and auxiliary equipment. We have written this document to assist a customer in becoming familiar with the Vector Interface Box operation and setup.
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Notes, Cautions, and Warnings stress important information regarding the installation, configuration, and operation of the Vector Interface Box receiver. Note - Notes outline important information of a general nature. Cautions - Cautions inform of possible sources of difficulty or situations that may cause damage to the product. Warning - Warnings inform of situations that may cause harm to you.
1. Operation The purpose of this chapter is to introduce you to the operation of your Vector Interface Box. 1.1 Receiving Your Shipment If you find that your Vector Interface Box is damaged due to shipment, please contact the freight carrier immediately for assistance. When you unpack your Vector Interface Box, please ensure that it is complete by comparing the parts received against the packing slip.
1.2 Cable Connections The connections required by the Vector Interface Box are very straightforward. The Vector Interface Box needs to be connected to a power supply (8 to 40 VDC) and to the Vector Power/Data cable and can communicate via direct cabling or through an RS-232 serial cable. To access the internal terminal strips, the two faceplate screws must first be removed, and then the top plate may be detached as pictured below in Figure 1 -2.
Table 1-1 Terminal Strip Connections Terminal Strip Label Wire Pairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Red Black Bare Orange Black Yellow Black Brown Black Green Black Blue Black White Black Red Black Bare Wire Signal 1 pulse per second + (1 PPS +) 1 pulse per second - (1 PPS -) Primary GPS Port B transmit RS-422+ Primary GPS Port B transmit RS-422Secondary GPS Port A transmit RS-232 Secondary GPS Port A receive RS-232 Primary GPS Port A transmit RS-422+ Primary GPS Port A transmit RS-422Primary GPS Port A tra
1.4 Pin-Outs There are two serial port DB9 connections on the Vector Interface Box. The one marked ‘Primary A RS-232’ is used to communicate with the Primary (or Master) antenna’s main port, while ‘’Secondary A RS-232’ is for use with the Secondary (or Slave) antenna’s main port. The following table details the pin-out of the serial ports of the Vector Interface Box. Below is a figure of the DB9 socket numbering.
1.6 Power Requirements The Vector Interface Box (and the Vector receiver through it) is powered via cabling from a power source that is fed through the enclosure’s ‘Power Input’ port. The positive wire will be connected to the outlet marked ‘Power Input’, while the negative is connected to that marked ‘Power Ground’. Once a power source has been connected, the power to the Vector unit may be controlled through the external On/Off switch. This system accepts an input voltage between 8 and 40 VDC.
Appendix A - Specifications This appendix provides the serial, power, physical, and mechanical specifications of the Vector Interface Box.
