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Installation Guidelines
This guide outlines the process for installing
the IsatDock2 MARINE in conjunction with an
Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 handset and antenna.
This kit must not be used with any other device
other than the Inmarsat IsatPhone 2 handset
and other compatible accessories.
• Only trained personnel should install
communication equipment.
• Ensure that the unit is protected from dirt
and moisture.
• Select an area to mount components where
there is no interference with other objects.
• A strong mounting surface should be
chosen to ensure the terminal doesn’t
loosen over time.
• Mount all components securely for safe day
to day operation. Always use the supplied
mounting hardware.
• Leave space around the unit to allow airflow
and ensure there is adequate clearance for
cables.
• Ensure the units can be easily accessible for
servicing.
electrical noise that interferes with the
electrical radio system operation. The
ignition system is the most common
source of electrical noise interference.
Before you begin installation, ensure
that the ignition wiring and connections
to the battery are in good working
condition.
•
Install provided fuses into the +BATT and
ignition sense (accessory) wires.
WARNING
Do not connect the IsatDock power cable to power
the unit until the full installation is completed.
Routing Cables
• Route cables so they are protected from
pinching, sharp edges, and crushing.
• Use grommets wherever a cable must pass
through a hole in a metal panel
• Keep all in-line connectors accessible.
• For an extra clean installation, a hole may
be driven through the surface directly
behind the docking station.
Guidelines for Electrical Connections
The system is designed to operate 10 to 32 Volt
DC electrical systems only
•
The best power connection point for
the positive primary power lead is the
positive terminal of the battery. Often,
direct connection to the battery is
inconvenient, and you may find it easier
to connect the positive leads to the
starter solenoid. Always select a point as
close as possible to the battery.
•
Connect the negative primary power
leads to a good ground point on the
vessel or at the battery. If you must
attach the negative primary power
lead directly to the negative pole of the
battery.
•
Many parts of a vessel can produce
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