Installation; Positioning The Antenna; Connecting The Gps Antenna; Connecting The Wwan (Cellular) Antenna - Apollo VioNet 3000 series User Manual And Instruction Manual

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Installation

2.1

Positioning the Antenna

The orientation of the antenna is critical for optimal performance. In order to achieve the best coverage, follow these
instructions:
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Mount antennas a minimum of 18 inches from one another.
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Place the antenna where there are no physical obstacles between the antenna and base station in
order to limit degradation of the wireless signal.
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Antennas should be positioned away from metal screens, mirrors or other dense materials as they may
affect performance.
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Antennas should be positioned away from other wireless devices and/or radiation devices
(communication devices, personal computers, etc.)
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Insulate the antenna with rubber or a ground plate.
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Utilize caulk to secure and waterproof the base of the antenna.
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Tape any un-used connectors and all metal connectors once connected to prohibit conductivity.
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If there is additional cable length, individually loop each cable into a separate coil and utilize zip ties to
hold in coiled position.
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Do not touch or move the antenna while the device is transmitting or receiving.
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Antennas and cables should be those supplied or recommended by Apollo Video Technology.
2.2

Connecting the GPS Antenna

NOTE:
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GPS Antenna cables are labeled "3V – 5V GPS"
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For best results, mount the GPS Antenna toward the center of the vehicle.
Connect the antenna cable connector into the connector labeled "GPS" located on the front panel of the
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device.
2.3

Connecting the WWAN (Cellular) Antenna

NOTE: Cellular Antenna cables are labeled "1700 – 2700 MHz".
Connect the antenna cable to the connectors labeled "CELL1" and CELL2", located on the front panel of the
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device.
NOTE:

The VioNet Router has two connectors incorporated (ANT.1 and ANT.2) for each module
installed in the device (CELL1 and CELL2):
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The MAIN antenna for each module (CELL1 and CELL2) is installed in the ANT.1 connector.
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The DIVERSITY antenna for each module (CELL1 and CELL2) is installed in the ANT.2
connector.

Figure 3: GPS Antenna Connector

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