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4. Marine or RV Installation
Review pre-installation considerations and determine site installation plan.
1. Install supplied outside antenna (288-PW) in a vertical position with the supplied
L-bracket (RV back ladder) or 1”-14 mount (boat radar arch). Mount the outside
antenna clear of metal objects and obstructions and as high as possible. (Follow
minimum 25’ inside and outside antenna separation guideline) Antennas must be
separated by a structure and 25’ or greater distance with as much vertical
separation as possible. Vertical separation is better than horizontal. A
repeater system can not be used in open air such as an open console boat.
WARNING! - Only Digital Antenna authorized products may be used
with the DA4000SBR system. Using unauthorized equipment will harm
the DA4000SBR system, can be detected and voids the warranty.
2. On supplied 50’ cable (340-50NM) (or optional 25’ extension cable or 75’ or 100’
replacement cables) attach N male connector to N female connector on outside
antenna. Route cable according to site installation plan to the DA4000SBR unit.
3. Attach mini-UHF male connector at the end of the supplied 50’ cable to
DA4000SBR unit on the port labeled outside antenna. Attach the 15’ cable to the
inside antenna and port labeled inside antenna. DO NOT turn the repeater on
until antennas and cables are securely attached.
4. The DA4000SBR unit has four mounting holes that can be fastened to a secure
surface. (fastening hardware not included) When mounting the DA4000SBR unit
the inside antenna must be facing away from the outside antenna.
5. Plug the 12 VDC to 5 VDC power cable (DP515) into the DA4000SBR unit. Plug
the other end into a 12VDC cigarette style power source.
The 12 VDC power supply (DP515) has a micro-processor controller to turn the
repeater off if not properly installed. If a red flashing light appears on the power
supply, relocate the inside and outside antennas until the power supply has a
constant green light. The power supply can be reset by unplugging the cigarette
adapter from the power source.
WARNING!
To have DC power hardwired consult a professional electronic technician.
6. Turn the power switch to ON. If the light on the DA4000SBR unit and 12VDC
power supply are green then the DA4000SBR system is operating. Test the
amplifier/repeater system by making a cell call and verifying that the repeater
indicator light does not turn red or the 12VDC power supply does not flash red. If
the light on the DA4000SBR unit is red immediately turn OFF the DA4000SBR
unit and refer to the Amplifier/Repeater status section.
The repeater system only amplifies existing outside cell signal; it does NOT
create a cell signal. If no outside signal is present, the repeater has no signal to
amplify. The outside antenna should be mounted as high as possible to capture the
available cell signal.
