Install the antennas and cables – Sony MP595 User Manual
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Hardware and Software Installation
Rev 1.5 Jul.08
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Install the antennas and cables
Note: When connecting the cables, hand-tighten the connectors; do
not use tools.
To install the Main RF, GPS, and AP antennas:
1.
Mount each antenna according to the instructions
provided with it.
2.
Thread the antenna cables to the MP modem. Secure the
cables as necessary.
Note: To avoid RF interference
problems and possible damage
to the MP modem, do not power
on the MP modem before
connecting the Main RF
antenna.
3.
Connect the Main RF antenna cable to the TNC connector
on the rear of the MP modem.
4.
If you are using receive diversity, connect the diversity RF
antenna cable to the diversity connector at the rear of the
MP modem.
5.
If you are using GPS, connect the GPS antenna cable to the
GPS antenna connector on the rear of the MP modem.
6.
If you are using WAP, connect the AP antenna cable to the
AP antenna connector on the rear of the MP modem.
(MP 595 only)
Figure 3-5: The MP modem’s SMA connector for the GPS and AP antennas
(top), and the TNC connector for the Main RF antenna (bottom right).
The AP antenna must be installed by a professional and there
must be a separation of at least 20 cm. between the AP antenna
and the main RF antenna.
GPS antenna
RF antenna
Diversity RF antenna
Serial Host
USB Host
GPS
Diversity
Main
RF