The Thor Fiber portable F-1GPS-TX/RX systems are available to support the remote location of industrial GPS antennas. These kits are assembled and tuned to the unique requirements of each application. Thor GPS over fiber systems are an excellent solution for distance limitation between maritime or government GPS antennas and radio signal receiver equipment. Typically any sensor equipment or tuning hardware such as universal time receivers or GPS navigation gear must be installed and located within 100 ft of the antenna system. Most modern industrial type systems require antennas with a clear view of the horizon to function properly. In the case of large ocean going vessels, underground military installations, or large buildings or structures(metropolis); it can be a challenge to install GPS equipment within 100 ft of a suitable antenna location. Thor solves this problem by extending the distance to over 20km by converting the GPS signal from the antenna's coax to fiber optic cable. F-GPS systems are available in a variety of form factors, and can be custom tuned to individual users applications.
GPS reference timing signals are widely used to synchronize cellular base stations.
GPS systems typically consist of an active rooftop antenna, a GPS receiver and a length of coaxial cable to connect them. Common challenges arise when the distance between the rooftop antenna and the cellular base station equipment (usually in the basement) is greater than 300 ft. Coaxial cable runs over 300 ft are not practical for most GPS receiver systems, so a fiber optic link is required at such distances, and Thor Fiber optic links are some of the most trusted, cost-effective links in the industry.
Please Note: It is very important to interface this unit with SC/APC - Angle Polished Connectors to avoid any light reflections.
If your fiber is terminated with the SC, ST, FC /PC flat connector, you need to use an optical jumper from PC type to SC/APC for proper conversion.