Recommended Antenna Installation location
Applications
LARGE VESSEL
LEISURE CRAFT
BUILDING
Installation Guide for Beam Mast/P
ole/Rail Mount Antenna
(RST210)
Installation Guide for Beam
Mast/Pole/Rail Mount Antenna
(RST210)
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Package Contents
A – Single Mode Antenna
B – Antenna Base
C – Rubber Seal
D – Mounting Bracket
E – 2 x U-Bolt, nuts/washers
F – 4 x Hex Socket Bolts with Hex key
WARNING
Do not place the antenna anywhere there is a source of heat or fumes such as the ship’s exhaust.
Antenna installation is critical for optimum performance of your Iridium service.
Installation Guidelines
To ensure maximum performance of the antenna system and to maximise availability and reliability of service the
antenna must;
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mount antenna vertically (top side facing up)
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have a clear line of site to the sky
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be clear and free of obstructions
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be located away from other transmitting devices
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be securely affixed in location
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be located outdoors
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be installed with a Beam certified cable
Installing Antenna Cables
When installing antenna cables, follow these guidelines:
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Route and restrain cables to prevent them from vibrating or moving under normal conditions, which could result in
damage to the antenna or the coaxial cable connections.
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Wherever the cables contact structures, protect the cables from chafing or abrasion. If a cable needs to be bent, avoid
kinking it, and ensure that each bend radius follow the cable specification limits.
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Use coaxial sealant, shrink-wrap tubing, electrical tape, or another suitable product to seal all cable connections
appropriately to prevent moisture and corrosion damage from weather exposure.
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To minimize the loss of radio signals from the antenna to the Beam Iridium terminal or accessory, the signal power loss
along the cables (end-to-end, including connectors) should be less than 3dB.
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