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External Cellular Antenna
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External Cellular Antenna mounting
Deck mount
on base
Pole mount
1” 14 UNS
threaded mast
Deck mount
flush
Vertical
surface
mount
Cellular Antenna
External Cellular Antenna
Optional
The Vesper Marine External Cellular Antenna may be connected for enhanced
cellular coverage. Consider the following location and connection requirements:
• The external cellular antenna is rated IP67 and UV stable for external
installation.
• Do not place the external cellular antenna near or in the path of radar, HF and/
or high power satellite communication (such as Iridium Go) antennas.
• The antenna cable is terminated with an SMA connector to facilitate easy
routing through holes and openings. Do not cut the cable without the correct
tools to crimp on a new connector.
• Do not extend the antenna cable beyond the supplied length of 5M (16’).
A solid orange light on the LED indicator panel indicates an attempt to connect to a
cell tower, green indicates connection. See
LED indicator panel on page 22
.
External Antenna Configuration
Cortex Onboard App:
> Menu ( ) > Settings
> Device Settings > Networks > Cloud...
> Use external antenna (select on/off)
Cortex handset:
> Main Menu ( ). Touch the wrench icon (
) to open the Configuration
Menu.
> Networks > Cloud
> Use external antenna (select on/off)
The Cortex Hub includes an internal Cellular antenna for installations where the
external antenna is not required.
After installing the Cellular Antenna, connect the SMA connector of the Cellular
Antenna cable to the Cortex Hub port labeled Cloud.
Tighten clockwise. Do not over torque.
