IDP 700 Terminal Series - Hardware Guide
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29 mm minimum drill bit (hole saw) for right angle SMA cable connector
Isopropyl alcohol or an equivalent
To mount the antenna:
1.
Find a location for the remote antenna following the guidelines provided in
Section 4.4.1.
2.
Drill a 12 to 19 mm hole in the asset surface (Figure 40) when using a straight
SMA cable connector. For a right angle SMA cable connector, drill a minimum
hold diameter of 29 mm.
Refer to the note in step 7 if the right angle hole is considered too large.
Figure 40 Drill Mounting Hole
3.
Clean the asset surface with isopropyl alcohol or an equivalent product that does
not leave a residue.
4.
Insert the cable through the hole, from inside the asset, and thread the cable
connector onto the antenna. Torque the connector finger tight plus a 45 degree
rotation using an 8 mm wrench.
Figure 41 Attach Cable to Terminal
5.
Apply silicone around the hole in the asset and to the bottom surface of the
remote antenna.
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