Using An External Antenna (Fixed Installation); Using A Fixed Explorer™ 500 (Semi-Fixed Installation) - Inmarsat EXPLORER 500 User Manual

Using an external antenna (fixed installation)

The EXPLORER 500 has a connector for attaching an external antenna.
Before using an external antenna with the EXPLORER 500, please refer to the Antenna safety
instructions in the beginning of this manual.
Important
The connector is placed at the back of the EXPLORER 500. For further information on the antenna
interface, see the technical specifications in External antenna on page 159.
Using a fixed EXPLORER™ 500 (semi-fixed installation)
You can keep the EXPLORER 500 in a fixed position, using the Pole mount kit for EXPLORER 500.
See Options and accessories on page 137 for information on type number.
Note The EXPLORER 500 is not suited for permanent outdoor installation. Use an external
antenna if the installation is to be permanent.
Do as follows:
1. Mount the EXPLORER 500 on a pole or a
wall, for example using the Pole mount kit.
A size M6 thread fits into the mounting
bush in the back of the EXPLORER 500.
2. Start up the EXPLORER 500 and point the
antenna as described in Pointing the
antenna on page 21.
3. Accept the signal strength by pressing OK
on the EXPLORER 500 keypad.
4. Fasten the EXPLORER 500 in the pointed position.
You only have to point the antenna once, when you mount it. Using a computer connected to the
EXPLORER 500, you can set up the EXPLORER 500 to skip pointing at power up. Refer to Pointing
at power up on page 93.
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Only use the specified antenna from Thrane & Thrane. The antenna and accessories
for connecting to the EXPLORER 500 are listed in Options and accessories on
page 137.
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