PREPARE AND DRILL HOLE
Mask the panel area around the hole position to protect the paintwork and headliner.
Drill a pilot hole, and then either use a hole cutter of correct size or increase the
hole diameter to 19mm (3/4”), ensuring that drill/cutter bit does not contact the
internal headliner. Clean area around the hole, carefully removing all swarf. Apply
some petroleum jelly or paint around the hole to prevent corrosion
FITTING THE ANTENNA
Note:
The adhesive pad provides the sealing function of the antenna to mounting
panel. The temperature range for optimum pad bonding process is 21°C (70°F)
to 37°C (100°F) - it is recommended that the installation is not carried out in
temperatures of less than 50°F (10°C).
Remove the protective backing from the underside of the antenna and feed the
coaxial cables through the panel. Position the antenna over the hole ensuring correct
orientation and stick the antenna to the panel by applying fi rm downward pressure.
Caution
– A slotted/split nut is provided in order to simplify fi tting it over the coaxial
cables. When fi tting the nut, it is important to ensure that the cables are held centrally
whilst the nut is correctly started on the threads.
The nut should fi t freely by hand and only require a fi nal tighten by spanner.
Assemble the nut and washer from underside and tighten to recommended torque of
5Nm (3.6 ft/lbs). Ensure that the sealing boot is properly compressed.
ROUTING AND TERMINATING COAXIAL CABLE(S)
Connect the extension coaxial cables to the antenna and route the cables to the
radio equipment.
When routing the cables take care to avoid running them adjacent
to any existing vehicle wiring or fouling any moving vehicle
components. The cables must not be routed in front of any airbag
device.
Fit the correct coaxial connectors or adapters to the cables as required.
COMMISSION AND TEST
Check the GNSS cable (if applicable):
• Check the GNSS cable with DC to measure high resistance.
• Connect the GNSS cable to the GNSS receiver and check for satellite
acquisition.
Check the comms cables:
• Earth continuity: connector body to vehicle ground should measure
<0.2Ω (where applicable).
• Connector body to centre pin should measure low resistance (elements
are DC grounded).
• Carry out VSWR check - the VSWR on all feeds should meet the
specifi cation in product data sheet.
• Connect the Cellular/LTE and WiFi cables (if applicable) or secure unused
pigtails.
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RF Safety Note
– Ensure that the antenna is mounted in such a way that
no person is likely to be within a distance of 30cms (12”) from the antenna
during use. Ensure that the antenna is used only as supplied the co-axial
cables should not be cut shorter or otherwise modifi ed.
General Safety Note -
Make sure that the product is mounted so that
it cannot fall and cause injury. Do not chew the product or put it in your
mouth. Do not leave children unsupervised with the product or packaging.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
All electronic products with the WEEE logo must be collected and sent to
approved operators for safe disposal or recycling. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Many electrical/electronic equipment retailers facilitate
“Distributor Take-Back scheme”for household WEEE. Check with your Local
Authority or electronic retailers for designated collection facilities where
WEEE can be disposed of for free.
REACH
(Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chem-
icals, EC 1907/2006). This product contains Lead (CAS No. 7439-92-1)
which is classifi ed as an SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) as being
toxic to reproduction under Article 57c. of REACH.
Do not chew parts or
put them in mouth, keep away from unsupervised children. Dispose
of parts as WEEE waste do not send to landfi ll.
