Chapter 3. Installing the WiFi Recorder
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ST8956(W) WiFi Recorder Users Guide Addendum
Chapter 3. Installing the WiFi Recorder
This chapter guides you through installing the system in your
vehicle.
Fitting the WiFi Recorder Module
The WiFi Recorder Module should be fitted to your vehicle as
described in the ST8956 Multi-Function Recorder User Guide.
The following sections describe the extra fitting instructions for
the WiFi antenna.
WiFi Antenna Installation
Antenna mounting position
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The antenna must be mounted as high as possible on the
vehicle.
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The mounting position must give clear line of sight between
the vehicle antenna and the pit lane antenna when the
vehicle is travelling in the pit lane.
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The surface to which the antenna is attached should be flat.
A maximum contour of 12 mm (0.5”) is allowed within a
diameter of 0.2 metres (8”).
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The mounting surface should be horizontal to within
±10 degrees maximum.
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The antenna should be adjusted to keep the antenna within
±5 degrees of vertical.
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No structural material or bodywork should be higher than
25 mm (1”) within a 0.6 m (2 ft) radius of the antenna base.
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The antenna must be mounted so that the connecting cable
to the WiFi Recorder is 3 m (10 ft) or less. Do not extend
the cable.
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The connecting cable to the WiFi Recorder must be kept
away from water ingress.
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Minimum distances to any other radio or telemetry antenna
must be greater than 0.5 m (18”).
