Installation Guide

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Installation Guide 84464 Rev. E
Precautions During Installation
The following steps should be followed to prevent damage to the equipment:
1. Keep dust cover over the SIM Card, once installed.
2. Do not disassemble or modify parts in installation kit unless instructed to do so.
3. Keep mounting hardware covered and protected until needed.
Stay minimum distance indicated in the SAFETY section from the antenna when powered on.
Installation
The following information covers the installation and set-up of the VesseLINK
™
Above Deck
Unit (ADU) / Antenna and the Below Deck Unit (BDU).
To complete the installation, you need the appropriate fasteners, tools, and mounts.
NOTE
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask
when drilling, cutting, or sanding. When drilling or cutting,
always check first to see what is on the other side of surface. If
you experience difficulty with the installation, contact your
Service Provider or seek the assistance of a professional
installer.
Keys to successful installation of the VesseLINK
™
Antenna:
• Mount where antenna is at least the minimum safety distance away from vessel
personnel (1.5m for Certus 350 and 0.5m for Certus 200).
• Mount antenna with unobstructed full view of the sky (Figure 2-1). Any blockage to
part of the sky by metal objects could result in loss of connection and/or poor data
speeds.
• Mount antenna level (parallel) to Main Deck.
• Keep antenna away from large metallic surfaces when possible to increase
performance.
• Mount as far away from other antennas (especially radar and magnetic compasses) as
possible to avoid interference. See Figure 2-2 for recommendations on distance and
horizontal displacement from radar arrays.
• Ground the antenna using a heavy ground cable (not included) from the ground
terminal on the bottom of the antenna to the vessel’s ground to protect the system from
unwanted surges and voltage differentials.
• Use the supplied RF cable designed for VesseLINK
™
. Do not alter the provided cable
prior to installation. It is mandatory to weather seal the connection at the antenna on
permanent installations to prevent corrosion and water intrusion.
• Mounting should be in an area that minimizes vessel vibration.