Iridium GO! Vehicular Kit
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Step 1)
Identifying Location & Installing the Iridium GO!
a) The magnetic antenna when mounted on the vehicle roof will provide reception for the Iridium
network only but will not provide GPS reception. To obtain GPS reception, the Iridium GO! device
itself is required to have a direct line of sight of the sky with a 7-degree view above the horizon.
In a vehicle, the area between the dashboard and windscreen is suitable.
b) Find a suitable location to securely install the Iridium GO! inside the vehicle, using the mounting
bracket provided. See RAM Mount Installation on how to secure the Iridium GO! device in the
vehicle. (Section 4, pgs. 12-13).
c)
Also make sure the Iridium GO! is installed near a power source and does not obstruct view of the
driver.
Step 2)
Identifying Location & Installing the Iridium Antenna
Antenna Positioning:
The antenna must not be mounted at a location such that during radio transmission,
any person or persons can come closer than the indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna: 20 cm
(7.8 in). Always maintain a separation of at least 30 cm (12 in) from other antennas. See Iridium GO! User
Manual for a discussion of exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.
a) Find a suitable location to place the magnetic antenna on the vehicle’s roof, ensuring the antenna
cable will reach to the location of the Iridium GO!. The location must be on a flat section of the roof,
that is steel and factory painted. Aftermarket or excess paint can increase the thickness and reduce
the magnetic adhesion.
b) The coax cable exiting the mount’s base should be orientated towards the point at which it will enter
into the interior of the vehicle; for safety, the cable should not exceed 500mm or 18” before it enters
the vehicle.
c) Thoroughly clean the bottom of the magnetic mount and the selected vehicle mounting surface by
removing all dust, dirt, oil, etc.
d) Carefully place the magnet mount onto the metal surface of the vehicle at the selected location,
Use a secondary retention system to prevent unintentional detachment or loss of the
antenna. The properly tightened feeder cable could be used for this purpose. Failure to
secure the antenna could allow the antenna to dislodge from the vehicle allowing it to strike
persons or property, resulting in serious injury or death, or in damage to the vehicle or other
property.
Without bending the cable, minimize the amount of cable between the vehicle and the
antenna to reduce wind drag. Do not exceed 500mm of exposed cable. Too much cable
could cause the wind to bounce the cable against the vehicle or could allow the antenna to
dislodge from the vehicle, allowing it to strike persons or property, resulting in serious injury
or death, or in damage to the vehicle or other property.
Before mounting antenna on vehicle, clean all oil, dirt, snow, and ice from the surface of the
vehicle and the bottom of the magnet, and dry all moisture from both surfaces. Failure to do
so could prevent a proper magnetic bond, allowing it to become detached and strike persons
or property, resulting in serious injury or death, or in damage to the vehicle or other property.
