Iridium GO! Vehicular Kit
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Step 4) Connecting the Iridium Antenna to the Iridium GO!
Take the Iridium GO! Cable Adapter, connect the larger TNC-F Connector to the TNC-M Connector of
the Iridium Magnetic Mount Antenna and ensure they are screwed together tightly (refer to image 1).
Then once the Iridium GO! is ready to be connected to the Iridium Magnetic Mount Antenna, take the
small TS9 Connector and gently plug that into the antenna port of the Iridium GO! (refer to image 2).
The antenna port is located behind the cover found directly below the device antenna. The cable should
stay connected once plugged in.
Image 1
Image 2
Important Note:
1)
When an external antenna is connected, YOU MUST still raise the device antenna; this action
turns the unit on and allows for transmission with the Iridium network, while lowering the device
antenna can disable transmission or effectively switch the device off.
Step 5) Charging the Iridium GO!
Open the USB Port cover and insert the micro USB connector to the USB Port of the Iridium GO!
Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB car charger adaptor (included in the Iridium GO!), a
compatible power bank, or the vehicle’s USB charging port.
Do not leave power and antenna ports uncovered. Open power cover only for as long as
recharging is required, and open antenna cover only when actively using the external
antenna. Leaving the covers open allows moisture and water vapor to enter the device which
in turn could lead to corrosion and damage to the device. This could cause fire or could cause
the device to fail so that it is unavailable in an emergency situation, preventing or delaying
an emergency response. These hazards could cause serious injury or death.
