IDP-782 - Hardware Guide
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Check that the terminal's cable reaches the power source before you drill any mounting holes.
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Do not mount the terminal close to radar or other communications antennas. Use the following
guidelines:
> 1 m from VHF/UHF antenna
> 3 m from loop antenna
> 4 m from MF/HF antenna
> 5 m from other satellite antennas
Not within a radar beam
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Mount the terminal on a flat surface that is either parallel or perpendicular to the ground, for proper
operation of the internal accelerometer. Record the position of the top surface (SkyWave logo) and
connector face relative to the ground and the front or side of the vehicle as if you were sitting in the
driver's seat. This information is used later to setup the accelerometer service.
Example 1: If the transceiver is mounted horizontally under the vehicle dash such that the white
SkyWave logo is facing down and the cables are exiting towards the driver, then record “Top facing
down and connectors facing back”.
Example 2: If the transceiver is mounted vertically on the side wall of a vehicle with the cables
exiting in an upward direction, then record “top facing right side and connectors facing up”.
Refer to [
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When you have selected the mounting location, mount the terminal.
4.3.1 Standard Antenna Mounting Guidelines
Mount the antenna at least 20 cm away from humans.
Cable management and connector strain relief must be incorporated in the installation.
Secure the cable no more than 15 cm 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. Measure the bend radius of the
cable as shown in Figure 29.
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