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CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
Installation Guide
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Installation
This Guide explains the basics for installing the hardware and software for your
SkyMate 100 SentryMate.
Installation Overview
Thank you for choosing the SkyMate 100 SentryMate. This document provides
step by step instructions on installing and activating the SkyMate 100 SentryMate
system for your vessel. The steps required to complete the installation and
activation are:
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Install the SkyMate 100 SentryMate hardware on your vessel
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Install the SkyMate 100 SentryMate software on the PC that will be connected
to your SkyMate 100 SentryMate Communicator
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Use a computer connected to the Internet to activate your account on
www.skymate.com.
NOTE
Activating your SkyMate SentryMate account requires an internet
connection and can be performed either before or after you install the SkyMate
100 SentryMate system on your vessel.
Selecting a Location for the Communicator
Before unpacking your Communicator, you should choose a location for installing
the Communicator, its optional reserve battery, and the VHF antenna.
When selecting a location, consider the following:
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Select a location that is dry, well ventilated, and protected from the
elements and from high temperatures and excessive vibration.
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Make sure there is enough space on either side of the Communicator for
the cables.
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Locate the Communicator near a power source.
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Make sure the Communicator is not near electronic devices such as motors
and generators that may cause interference.
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Make sure the Communicator is within ten feet of the PC.