Hardware Interfaces
FOX3-2G/3G/4G Series Hardware Manual
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7.6.
Mounting
FOX3-2G/3G/4G offer different mounting possibilities, depending on the kind of the antenna used.
1.
When installing one of FOX3-2G/3G/4G with internal antennas, please make
sure the FOX3-2G/3G/4G' back side with the text "THIS SIDE TO SKY" is facing
up to the sky, with no metal objects above or under the device case that can
interfere with GPS reception.
2.
When installing a FOX3-2G/3G/4G with external antennas, there are two
connectors on the device for connecting a GPS/GNSS antenna such as FAL-
ANT-11
(shown in figure below) or
FAL-ANT-12. During the installation,
please make sure the receiving side of the GSM/GPS antenna is up, with no
metal object above or under the antenna and device that interfere with GPS
reception.
Each of FOX3-2G/3G/4G provide 8 holes to be attached to suitable locations (see figure below). It
can be mounted in different directions and different locations such as on wall or in vehicle.
Fasteners can be Hexagon head with collar self drilling screws DIN 7504 K, ST3.5 x 32(12) mm and
different length.
There are no screws included in the delivery pack.
More detailed information how
to install the device in the vehicle, refer to the application note
"AppNotes_AVL_Installation_Guide.pdf".
FOX3-2G/3G/4G are NOT waterproof or sealed devices. Care must be taken to ensure the devices
are kept away from water or any other liquids.
Figure 25:
View of the mounting holes
7.6.1.
External Antenna Ports
FOX3-2G/3G/4G are fitted with two male
SMB FAKRA
connectors that accept a wide variety of
GSM/GNSS antenna styles for using external antennas instead of the internal ones. The
Bordeaux
connector
(see figure below)
is for connecting a GSM antenna. The
Blue
connector
(see figure
below)
is for connecting a GNSS antenna.
There is no antenna included in the standard delivery, it
needs to be ordered separately.
We provide two combined
GSM/GNSS
antenna (FAL-ANT11) especially, for the FOX3 series, the
2G/3G/GNSS antenna (FAL-ANT-12) for FOX3-3G series and FAL-ANT-14 for FOX3-4G Series.
For more details about the FAL-ANT-11, FAL-ANT-12 and FAL-ANT-14, refer to the data sheet
available on our web page.