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Mobile / Transport Installations
Heavy Machinery Installations
Installing Antenna Cables
When you install the cables, follow these guidelines:
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Route and restrain cables to prevent them from vibrating or moving under normal
conditions, which could result in damage to the antenna, Beam terminal, or the
coaxial cable connections.
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Wherever the cables contact structures, protect the cables from chafing or
abrasion. When you must bend a cable, avoid kinking it, and ensure that each
bend radius follows the cable supplier’s recommended limits.
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Use coaxial sealant, shrink-wrap tubing, electrical tape, or another suitable
product to seal all cable connections appropriately to prevent moisture and
corrosion damage from weather exposure.
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Connectors should be tightened as shown below in the absence of manufacturer
advice specific to your cable:
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Use only specified cables for the Iridium network as supplied by Beam or refer to
the specification table below.
