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1) Mounting the IsatDock2 LITE Cradle
The IsatDock2 LITE is supplied with a universal
RAM® mounting arm that enables mounting to any
flat surface (vertical or horizontal) within a vehicle,
attached on a wall or on a table as required.
1.
Attach one pivot base to the rear of the
IsatDock2 LITE using the M4 screws supplied.
2.
Secure the second pivot base to the
location you have selected for mounting
the IsatDock2 LITE.
3.
Use the interconnecting arm of the
RAM® mount to secure the IsatDock2
LITE to the pivot base and tighten into
the desired position firmly using the
wing nut on the arm.
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2) BEAM Antenna Connection
The antenna connections exit from the rear
of the IsatDock2 LITE cradle, via the antenna
loom. There are two RF connections required,
the Satellite Connector (TNC-Female) and GPS
Connector (SMA-Female).
WARNING
DO NOT pull with force on the cables from the rear
of the IsatDock2 LITE. Install strain relief clamping
for the antenna cables where required.
Correct installation of the antenna system is a
vital part of the IsatDock2 LITE system, to ensure
reliable functionality, and drop-free calls.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by BEAM Communications could void
the product warranty.
WARNING
To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile
transmitting devices, a separation distance of 55
cm or more should be maintained between the
antenna of this device and persons during device
operation. To ensure compliance, operations at
closer than this distance is not recommended.
1.
Refer to the antenna’s installation guide
for antenna mounting and location
requirements
2.
Connect the antenna cable labelled
“Inmarsat” to the IsatDock2’s TNC
connector
3.
Connect the antenna cable labelled “GPS”
to the IsatDock2’s SMA connector
4.
Connect the antenna cable labelled “Inmarsat”
to the antenna via the SMA connector.
5.
Connect the antenna cable labelled “GPS”
to the antenna via the SMA connector
5
4
3
2
THIS SIDE UP
SMA
SMA
TNC
SMA
Satellite
Antenna
Cable
GPS
Antenna
Cable
5
4
3
2
SMA
SMA
TNC
SMA
Satellite
Antenna
Cable
GPS
Antenna
Cable
A
B
A
- Connection with Fixed/Directional Antenna
(Passive)
B
- Connection with Transport Mag mount
Antenna (Active)
