SDT 5000 User Manual
Document MBUD-0109v11
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD – FUSE MUST ONLY BE CHANGED IN AN AREA
KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS. REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH: 5 AMP, 250 VOLT
FAST BLOW (PART NUMBER: LITTLEFUSE 217005 or 217005XP or F5AL250V).
2.3 Site
Selection
Your SDT 5000 assembly has been thoroughly tested and designed for use in rugged weather
conditions and Class I Division II environments. However, due care and attention is still required for
a proper installation. Select a site with a clear unobstructed line of sight to the satellite. The satellite is
situated over the equator roughly in the center of North America. When possible, select a site with
shelter from extreme weather conditions.
The SDT 5000 is environmentally sealed, so it may be mounted directly outdoors. When
the SDT 5000 is mounted outdoors, it must be mounted with the cable connector
pointing downwards. See
Interface Cable
Mounting
Bracket
Mounting
Pole
Clamps
SDT5000
Antenna
Figure 1.
The unit can also be installed indoors behind a glass window, provided there is a line of sight path
from the antenna to the satellite through the window. When the unit is installed indoors, the unit can
be oriented either vertically or horizontally. Please note that some type of glass may affect the
performance.
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