GOAL: GPS Optical Antenna Link - Multi Mode



GPS Optical Antenna Link
The Meinberg GPS Optical Antenna Link provides a long-distance connection between a Meinberg GPS antenna and a Meinberg GPS receiver using a GI50/125µm or GI62.5/125µm multimode optical fiber.

The following satellite-based receiver types are suitable for use with a GOAL Antenna Link:

and older receivers of the series GPS163, GPS164, GPS165, GPS167, GPS168, GPS169 and GPS170 (but not GPS166 !).

Key Features

Warranty Period (Years): 3 RoHS-compliant
  • large antenna cable distances (up to 2000 mtrs. using a continuous FO cable )
  • no destructive overvoltage via the antenna cable
  • no unintentional monitoring possible via optical fiber




Product Description

The module GOAL/R is to connect to the receivers antenna input via a patch cable and can be assembled somewhere around. The module GOAL/A is to mount indoor, connected to the Meinberg antenna via a coaxial cable. Both modules are linked to each other via a single GI50/125μm or GI62,5/125μm multimode gradient fiber.

The receiver-side module GOAL/R is supplied with power via the antenna input connector of the GPS receiver, therefore no external power supply is necessary. The module GOAL/A needs an external supply for operating and feeding the GPS antenna. Whenever the antenna is not connected, or a short circuit occurs on the antenna cable, this is shown by a status LED in the front panel. A second status LED shows that the 10MHz reference clock, coming from the GOAL/R, is received within a sufficient signal strength and therefore the FO link is working.

The GOAL system is suitable for all Meinberg GPS receivers (except GPS166!), also for the later extension of existing systems. When using the GOAL system together with the GPS signal converter GPSGEN1575 it is to be noted that operation of connected GPS receivers from third-party manufacturers can not be guaranteed!



Characteristics

Type of Antenna Input for Meinberg GPS antenna (not included), antenna circuit 1000 V DC insulated
Optical Outputs ST connector for GI 50/125 µm or GI 62,5/125 µm gradient fibre,
Wave length: 1300 nm / 850 nm,
Launchable optical output power: typ. 15 µW (into GI 62,5/125 µm),
Optical input level: min. 3 µW
Electrical Connectors optical ST connector
female type-N
Power Supply (GOAL/A only)
Operating Voltage GOAL/A: 100-240 V AC (50/60Hz)
optional: 20-60 V DC
power consumption: 5 W max.
Form Factor GOAL/A: black eloxadized aluminium housing, with aluminium front and rear panel
GOAL/R: aluminium HF housing
protection class: IP30
Physical Dimensions GOAL/A: 44 mm x 105 mm x 165 mm (height x width x depth)
GOAL/R: 25 mm x 25 mm x 95 mm (height x width x depth)
Supported Temperature -25 ... 65° C
Supported Humidity Max. 85 % (non-condensing) at 40 °C
Warranty Three-year warranty
RoHS Status of Product This product is fully RoHS-compliant.
WEEE Status of Product This product is handled as a B2B (Business to Business) category product. To ensure that the product is disposed of in a WEEE-compliant fashion, it can be returned to the manufacturer. Any transportation expenses for returning this product (at end-of-life) must be covered by the end user, while Meinberg will bear the costs for the waste disposal itself.


Downloads

Short Info Sheet



Manuals


Please note that only the most recent manual version is available for download. This manual therefore may not be suitable for all product versions.
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