Antenna Installation Guidelines
Always install the antenna so that it is in a horizontal position, even if the surface on which
it is installed e.g. roof of a vehicle, is not horizontal.
The antenna is powered by the
IP Commander
device via the radio frequency coaxial
cable. Prevent kinking and other damage to the cable. Never disconnect the coaxial cable
from either the antenna side or the
IP Commander
side if the
IP Commander
is
powered-up, as damage to the
IP Commander
or the antenna could occur.
Magnetic Mount Antenna Installation Instructions
The magnet mount consists of three individual high-intensity magnets with rubber coating.
Each magnet has a stainless steel center bolt. These magnets are pre-drilled for securing to
the antenna, and are designed to withstand 100 mph wind force when properly installed on
a flat
metal
surface such as a vehicle’s roof. The hardware that holds the magnetic pads in
place can be adjusted to ensure the antenna is as horizontal as possible.
NOTE: Some motor vehicles have either fully or partially fiberglass, plastic, or alu-
minum bodywork, often using this material on the vehicle’s roof. The
antenna’s magnets cannot adhere to non-ferrous metals or plastics. If this is
the vehicle you need to use, consider either mounting the antenna to the hood/-
bonnet (if steel or other ferrous metal), or if you intend to use this vehicle per-
manently as a platform for the Thuraya antenna, drill mounting holes in the
roof to bolt and secure the antenna to that surface, or if available, install roof
rails and bolt the assembly to the rails.
1. Please review the instructions that came with the antenna.
2. If this has not already been done, attach the magnets to the antenna. There are three
“legs” on the antenna where the magnets are placed. Note the position of the two rub-
ber washers just below and above each antenna “leg,” the stainless steel washer above
the upper rubber washer, and the protective nut on top.
3. Place the antenna with magnets on the roof of the vehicle. When installing the antenna
cable, protect against moisture by using self-amalgamating tape (Scotch® Rubber Spli-
cing Tape 23 or equivalent), wrapped around the coaxial connector. Using nylon cable
ties, secure the RF cable at short intervals to prevent movement and stress.
4. To remove the antenna, use your hand to pry underneath the antenna near one of the mag-
nets and lift. The other two magnets should come free.
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