[time-nuts] Trimble 36576-A GPS Module

[Bruce Griffiths]

Matthew Smith wrote:
> Hi
>
> Does anyone have one of these or is able to identify it?
>
> This module looks very much like an ACE unit and indeed the eBay
> vendor's link to documentation is to an ACE II.
>
> However, the ACE units have a 90 degree SMA antenna connector whereas
> this unit has a vertical, unthreaded connector od=4.97mm.
>
> Typically, searching for this number on the Trimble site comes up with
> nothing, nor the PII-M1 or 9923A printed on the PCB.
>
> The second mystery is that the supplied antenna, a 40767-40 has another
> connector that I cannot identify.  The specification for this antenna
> says that it has an SMA connector.  Once again, what is on the end of
> the cable is something else.
>
> There is a fly-lead to connect the board to the antenna - different
> connectors on both ends, none threaded.
>
> What I really want to know, more than anything, is what these connectors
> are so that I can get adapters for my cable extension.
>
> Or should I just chop the ends off the antenna cable and fly lead and
> chuck on something a bit more standard like a BNC connector?
>
> Cheers
>
> M
>
>   
Mathew

Some pictures of the connectors in question would be useful.

Bruce