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Mounting Locations
Antennas
Selecting a good mounting location for the antennas is important for proper system
operation. You should consider a few points prior to selecting a location:
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Do not mount the antenna within 20cm (~8”) of other antennas or within 20cm
(~8”) of the vehicle operator.
 The combination antenna should have a clear view of the sky. In order for the
GPS receiver to calculate position, it needs to “see” several satellites. These
satellites are constantly moving overhead in different orbits, so the wider the field
of view, the better.
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Consider where the IX module will be mounted to ensure the antenna cables will
reach. Keep in mind that depending on how the cables are routed, the actual
distance between the antenna and the IX module may have to be much closer
than the overall length of the cables. (NOTE: Do not cut the antenna cables to
shorten them. Carefully coil the extra cabling and tie wrap in a safe, out of the
way area to prevent damage.)
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Make sure the magnet-mount antenna (when needed) will stick to the mounting
surface. The magnet will work with steel, but it won’t stick to a surface like
aluminum or fiberglass. If mounting on aluminum or fiberglass a small amount of
silicone can be used to adhere to the magnetic base to these surfaces.
IX module
Before you mount the IX module, be sure to write down the module’s ICC ID, the
activation code, and the identifier for the equipment on which you are installing it. This
information is necessary to identify which data belongs to a particular piece of
equipment if you are installing multiple IX modules. The ICC ID is a 19 or 20-digit
identifier located on the IX-101 module. The equipment identifier can be a combination
of letters and/or numbers that you use to uniquely identify your equipment. Examples
include the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the license plate number, or the driver’s
name (i.e., “Joe’s Truck”).
While the IX module is designed to operate from –30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F) and
is water-resistant, it should be mounted where it’s not directly exposed to the weather.
This will help ensure reliable operation in adverse conditions. Mounting the module in
the engine compartment is not recommended due to the high temperatures. Good
locations might be under or behind a seat, under the dashboard, or in a utility box.
The IX modules have integral mounting flanges that you can use to fasten it to a flat
surface. You can use the module itself as a template to mark the hole locations, or you
can use the dimensions shown in Figure 1. Be sure to allow enough room to make the