Release 1.0
CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY
Installation Guide
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Contents
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Installation 3
Installation Overview 3
Selecting a Location for the Communicator 3
Selecting a Location for the VHF Antenna 4
Unpacking Your SkyMate SentryMate Communicator 5
Installing the SkyMate SentryMate Communicator 6
Installing the Optional Reserve Battery 7
Installing the VHF Antenna 7
Connecting the Serial Cable and the GPS Cable 7
Connecting the VHF Antenna Cable and the Main Harness Assembly 8
Connecting the Main Harness Assembly 8
Connecting the Power Cable 9
Connecting the VHF Antenna Cable 9
Connecting the Communicator to the PC 9
Installing the Mode Control Switch 9
Installing the Shore Power and the Auxiliary Shore Power Sensors 10
Connecting the Shore Power and the Auxiliary Shore Power Sensors 10
Connecting the Mode Control Switch 10
Connecting the Bilge Level Sensor 10
Connecting DC Power 11
Verifying that Communicator is Operating 12
Installing the Software 12
Activating Your SkyMate Communicator Account 13
Checking Satellite Availability 15
Coverage 15
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Service and Maintenance 17
Adjustments or Repair 17
Maintenance 17
Requirements and Notices 17
FCC Compliance Statement 18
Safety Notice 18
Warranty 18
Contacting SkyMate 18
Technical Support 18
Internet Support 19