Satfi Control Box, Installation Manual

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1.
Always use the supplied RF cable when installing a SatFi antenna or equivelent high
sp ecifcation RG6 cable, t
he
antenna cable should be no longer than 15 meters .
Connectors with the plastic moisture guard are for connection onto the antenna unit .
Using a 11mm spanner slightly tighten RF connections. Pass the terminated cable ends
throught the roof gland. Drill a suitable hole through the roof and pass the cables into
the inside of the vehicle , seal the hole and fix roof gland with sealant.
2.
12-24V DC supply voltage should be taken from
a suitable source we recommend
when possible a direct to battery connection
.
The SatFi control box requires
12-24V
fused
DC supply voltage
using
2x0.75mm
2 twin core cable
.
3.
The antenna cable that comes from the
SatFi
Antenna, is connected to the input of
the Control Box via F connector.
4.
If
satellite receiver
is available, the connection between
c
ontrol
b
ox and
satellite
receiver
is made with
l
oop
out
cable
. Please ensure any satellite receiver equipment
is secured for vehicle mov e ment and sufficient air gaps are left to prevent overheating
in confined spaces.