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700-00121-000 revD Kymeta u8 products installation and user guide
5
Install the u8 terminal
5.1
Get the u8 terminal ready
5.1.1
Mobile platform instructions
Installing the u8 terminal on a car is similar to installing an audio amplification system. Kymeta recommends contacting
an authorized auto shop to install the u8 terminal on your car.
The u8 terminal accepts 12 V to 36 V DC maximum power and integrates with most platforms.
Kymeta offers u8 vehicle power kit (U8ACC-00001-0) for land-mobile installation of the u8 terminal. Depending on your
installation specifics, follow the
700-00111-000 Kymeta u8 terminal vehicle power kit installation instructions
provided with the power kit.
5.1.2
AC power source instructions
The u8 terminal accepts DC voltage, so you need an AC-to-DC power supply to power the antenna with a standard wall
outlet. Kymeta sells an IP-67-rated AC-to-DC power kit (U8ACC-00002-0) as an accessory to the u8.
1.
Open the shroud as described in section
2.
For physical Ethernet access to the data network of the u8, connect to the weatherized Ethernet jumper cable
(W57) to the data port on the communication module. The Ethernet cable is shipped unattached in a separate
bag.
3.
Install the AC-to-DC power kit (U8ACC-00002-0). Follow the
700-00142-000 AC-to-DC power kit installation
instructions
shipped with the kit.
4.
Set the shroud back as described in Step 5 in section
5.2
Mount the u8 terminal
5.2.1
Mobile platform instructions
Kymeta offers u8 vehicle mounting kit (U8ACC-00003-0) for land-mobile installation of the u8 terminal. Follow the
instructions from the
700-00141-000 Kymeta u8 vehicle mounting kit installation guide
provided with the
mounting kit.
5.2.2
Stationary platform instructions
Kymeta offers universal mounting plate (U8ACC-00004-0) for stationary installation of the u8 terminal. Follow the
instructions from the
700-00143-000 Universal mounting plate installation instructions
provided with the mounting
kit.
