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Follow these steps to connect the data/power
and RF cables to the antenna.
a.
Route the data/power and RF cables
belowdecks through the cable access hole.
Leave an adequate service loop,
approximately 8" (20 cm) of slack, in the
cables for easy serviceability. Later, you will
connect the data/power cable to the MCU
and the RF cable(s) to the receiver(s).
b.
Position the antenna in place over the
mounting holes with the baseplate’s
connectors (see
) facing the stern.
c.
Connect the data/power cable to the antenna
(see
); hand-tighten.
d.
Using a 9/16" wrench, connect the RF cable(s)
to the antenna. If you need to connect only
one RF cable, connect the cable to the
).
Connect any additional RF cables to the RF2,
RF3, and RF4 connectors.
TIP:
If you connect two or more RF cables, label
both ends of each cable to match the connector.
This will make it easier to identify the cables later.
e.
Place the rear logo plate over the cables, so
each cable exits the proper opening (see
). Using six M4 screws, attach the
logo plate to the baseplate.
If you wish to route the cables through the
bottom of the antenna’s baseplate, rather than
connecting at the side, see
Appendix A on
for supplemental instructions.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to properly align the data/power
cable with the antenna’s baseplate connector
before tightening. Connecting the cable at an
angle may damage the cable’s center lines.
IMPORTANT!
Wire the Antenna
Figure 11 Antenna Connectors
Figure 12 Data/power Cable Connections
Figure 13 Antenna Baseplate Cable Connections
Figure 14 Rear Logo Plate Installed
Connectors
F-type Connector
N-type Connector
MCU
Antenn
a
Data/
Power
RF
3
RF1
RF2
RF4
Data/
Power
RF1
M4 Screw (x6)
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