Specifications

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2.9. Precautions when working on vehicles .................................................................................................... 24
2.9.1. Electric powered and hybrid vehicles ................................................................................................ 24
2.9.2. Vehicle battery disconnection ........................................................................................................... 24
2.9.2.1. Battery disconnection and existing electrical and electronic equipment..................................... 25
2.9.2.2. Battery isolation and seat mounted airbag ................................................................................ 25
2.9.3. Master isolation switch ..................................................................................................................... 25
2.9.4. Power to installed equipment ........................................................................................................... 25
2.10. Recommended tools & test equipment ............................................................................................. 25
2.11. Drilling holes .................................................................................................................................... 26
2.11.1. Preparation for drilling holes ......................................................................................................... 26
2.11.2. Hole drilling .................................................................................................................................. 26
2.11.3. Hole sealing & protection ............................................................................................................. 26
3. Planning, preparation and pre-installation guidance .......................................................... 27
3.1. Planning installation requirements and customer consultation ................................................................. 27
3.2. Customer consultation ............................................................................................................................ 27
3.2.1. Customer instructions for installations .............................................................................................. 27
3.2.2. Work cessation when customer wishes conflict with safety ............................................................... 27
3.3. Pre-check of mobile equipment ............................................................................................................... 28
3.4. Installation documentation ....................................................................................................................... 28
3.4.1. Job sheet ......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.4.2. Installation report ............................................................................................................................. 28
3.4.3. Pre-installation sign-off ..................................................................................................................... 28
3.5. Protection of bodywork and interior ......................................................................................................... 28
3.6. Pre-Installation Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 28
3.6.1. Vehicle inspection ............................................................................................................................ 29
3.6.1.1. Fuel leaks ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.6.2. General aftermarket equipment ........................................................................................................ 29
3.6.2.1. Child seats & booster seats ..................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2.2. Valuables ................................................................................................................................ 29
4. Installation procedures ....................................................................................................... 30
4.1. Installation of antenna and coaxial cable ................................................................................................. 30
4.1.1. Antenna types .................................................................................................................................. 30
Table 1 - General table of antenna type to typical network performance .................................................. 30
4.1.1.1. Internal antennas ..................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1.2. Antenna bases and whips ........................................................................................................ 31
4.2. Antenna installation ................................................................................................................................. 31
4.2.1. Avoiding interference ....................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.2. Approximate frequency to wavelength conversion ............................................................................ 32
Table 2 - Approximate frequency to wavelength conversion ........................................................................... 32
4.2.3. Locating antennas on vehicles ......................................................................................................... 32
4.2.3.1. Antennas and sunroofs ............................................................................................................ 33
4.2.3.2. Fuel filler caps ......................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.4. Fitting antennas ............................................................................................................................... 33
4.2.4.1. Panel mount antenna ............................................................................................................... 33
4.2.4.1.1. Panel mount antenna on vehicle with electrically isolated chassis ........................................ 33
4.2.4.2. Antennas on non-metallic panels ............................................................................................. 34
4.2.4.3. On-glass antennas .................................................................................................................. 34
4.2.4.4. Specialist antennas.................................................................................................................. 34
4.2.4.5. Covert radiating antennas ........................................................................................................ 34
4.2.4.6. GPS antenna ........................................................................................................................... 35
4.2.4.7. Temporary antennas ................................................................................................................ 35
4.2.5. Coaxial cable to antenna .................................................................................................................. 35
Table 3 - Coaxial Cable – Typical Loss per Metre for Different Types ...................................................... 36
4.2.5.1. Routing of the antenna cable ................................................................................................... 37
4.2.5.2. Fitting of coaxial connectors ..................................................................................................... 37