ST 9100 - INSTALLATION GUIDE
1.3 Determine a Suitable Mounting Location
Before installing the transceiver, consider the important guidelines provided below.
CAUTION: Most users install the ST 9100 in a vehicle. It is very important for installers to install the ST 9100 in
a safe and secure way to avoid danger or damage to persons or property.
CAUTION: Do not mount or operate near flammable gases or fumes.
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Mount indoors, inside a vehicle, or in an area protected from environmental elements. If mounting outdoors,
use a terminal shroud.
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Fasten the transceiver securely so that it is not loose and does not move easily.
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Mount the transceiver on a surface that does not get hotter than the maximum operating temperature. If the
surface might get hotter, mount the transceiver with a thermal barrier between it and the mounting surface.
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Do not mount the transceiver close to other electrical equipment due to possible radiated and/or conducted
electromagnetic interference.
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Do not mount the transceiver where water, or ice, might build-up or collect.
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Check that the transceiver's cable reaches the power source before you drill any mounting holes.
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Do not mount the transceiver close to radar or other communications antennas. Use the following guidelines:
> 1 m (39 in) from VHF/UHF antenna
> 3 m (10’) from loop antenna
> 4 m (13’) from MF/HF antenna
> 5 m (16’) from other satellite antennas
Not within a radar beam
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Mount the transceiver on a flat surface that is either parallel or perpendicular to the ground, for proper
operation of the internal accelerometer.
When you have selected the mounting location, mount the transceiver.
1.3.1 Standard Satellite Antenna Mounting Guidelines
CAUTION: Mount the antenna at least 25 cm (9 in.) away from humans.
CAUTION: Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation. Secure the
cable no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the antenna enclosure and at regular intervals along its
length as part of the installation to prevent cable wear and eliminate strain on the connector.
Damage to the connector interface or cable may otherwise result and lead to hardware failure.
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Do not drill any holes before checking that you have room for the bend radius of the antenna cable. For
reliable operation, do not go below a bend radius of 1.5 cm (0.6 in.). Measure the bend radius of the cable as
shown in
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