Installation
TAM-242/252/262 Installation and Operating Manual
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Chapter 3
– Installation
WARNING:
Installation and service should be carried out only by suitably qualified
service personnel. Local working practices and regulations for wiring and installations
must be adhered to.
WARNING:
Refer to General Safety Warnings on page iii before installing or handling
this product.
Note
: The TAM-242 must be fully charged before deployment to enable accurate reporting of the
remaining battery charge capacity, see Charging the Battery on page 12 for more information.
Note:
The TAM-242 must be activated with a valid airtime package and also registered on the
application website prior to installation.
Note:
If you have not already done so, record the ISN and serial number located on the bottom of the
TAM-242. This will be required for registration and warranty enquiries.
Pre-Installation Survey
Before attempting to install the equipment, it is essential that a full survey of the proposed location is
carried out and the following points taken into account. Failure to do so could result in the system
malfunctioning.
Location
The TAM-242 should be located with an unobstructed, clear view of the sky.
The TAM-242 should be mounted on a flat horizontal surface.
The connector and key switch side of the TAM-242 must face the opposite direction of
travel of the asset.
Consider the position of the satellites (Figure 3-1). The Inmarsat satellites are in geo-
stationary orbits above the equator. In the Northern hemisphere the satellites are located to
the south, in the Southern hemisphere the satellites are located to the North. The further
away from the Equator the asset is, the lower the angle of elevation will be above the
horizon.
The TAM-242 should be located on the highest point possible, free from obstructions and
safe from damage during normal operation.
