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External Cellular Antenna (optional)
> After installing the Cellular
Antenna, connect the SMA
connector of the Cellular
Antenna cable to the M1 port
labeled Cloud.
> Tighten clockwise.
Do not over torque.
Cellular Antenna
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').
HINT - A solid orange light on the LED indicator panel indicates
an attempt to connect to a cell tower, green indicates connection.
See
LED icon troubleshooting
(pg36) for further information.
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)
Note - The M1 includes an internal Cellular antenna for
installations where the external antenna is not required.
External Cellular Antenna mounting
Pole mount
Deck mount
on base
Vertical
surface
mount
1” 14 UNS
threaded
mast
Deck mount
flush
