Network Computing Devices Iridium/GPS Terminal D3000 - Manual (Page 15)

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Antenna Installation
Fixed
The recommended mounting position is on a flat surface, at the vehicle roof. If the surface is not
flat (less than a radius of 1m or 3.3ft), then make sure any gap between the surface and the
antenna base is sealed with silicon. (e.g. Dow Corning 794s Neutral silicon or similar.) Drill a
16mm (+- 5/8 ") hole in the vehicle roof. Before mounting the antenna, fit the washer in order to
seal between the antenna and the roof of the vehicle. Make sure antenna faces forward when
tightening the mounting nut (see diagram below). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN (Max. Torque = 2.5 -
3 Nm. or 1.8 - 2.2 ft. lbs). Please note that the coaxial cables are linked to the antenna, so the
installer should pass the cables through the hole first and then sit the antenna on the surface.
Temporary/Portable (“Quick Installation”)
The user can also install the antenna in a portable mode inside the vehicle. The picture below
shows an example of how the antenna suction mounting hardware (sold by Blue Sky Network)
can be used to place the antenna from the inside of a vehicle’s windshield.
“Portable” Antenna Components
“Portable” Antenna Installation