Installing the SharpZ3 satellite navigation hardware - SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.7

To provide satellite coordinates for plate reads, you must install a satellite navigation antenna on the patrol vehicle.

1. Install the satellite hardware on the vehicle's roof:
   1. Ensure that the vehicle's roof is clean, dry, and free of debris.
   2. Place the magnetized side of the satellite hardware on the vehicle’s roof, and consider the following:
      • The satellite hardware requires an unobstructed view of the sky. This includes any objects near the hardware such as a light bar that might block the signal coming from satellites near the horizon.
      • You must install the satellite hardware at least 30 cm (12 in) from any other antenna.
      • For best performance, install the satellite hardware at least 100 cm (40 in) from the SharpZ3 cameras.
   3. Create a cable penetration in the vehicle's roof and pass the satellite hardware cable through the hole using an appropriate cable gland.
      • For more information on drilling cable holes, see Drilling the camera cable holes.
      • For more information on sealing the cable penetration, see Sealing the camera holes.
2. Run the cable to the connection location.
   • If you are installing a Tallysman TW2412 GPS/GLONASS antenna, run the cable to the base unit.
   • If you are installing a GlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS receiver, run the cable to the in-vehicle computer.
   IMPORTANT: Avoid bending the antenna cable sharply. Try to make all bends with a smooth radius.
3. Connect the satellite hardware to the SharpZ3 system.
   • If you are installing a Tallysman TW2412 GPS/GLONASS antenna, connects to the SMA connector on the navigation expansion module. For more information, see SharpZ3 navigation expansion module connections.
   • If you are installing a GlobalSat BU-353 USB GPS receiver, connects to the in-vehicle computer's USB port.