Vehicle Mounting - Sierra Wireless AirLink GX Series Hardware User's Manual

AirLink GX Series Hardware User Guide
62.5 mm
(2.5 in.)
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(0.9 in.)
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• It is kept free from direct exposure to the
etc.
In addition to the four mounting holes on the side of the gateway's body, there are
four holes on the bottom plate to attach the gateway to a mounting surface.
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5.2 mm (0.2 in.)
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Figure 2-17: GX Series Bottom Plate and Mounting Holes
Grounding the GX Series Gateway Chassis
For DC installations (with a fixed "system" ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the GX chassis or the mounting bracket to the
system ground reference. To ensure a good grounding reference, use a short wire
with a gauge of 18 AWG or larger connected to one of the mounting holes with
the screws and lock washers provided in the supplied mounting kit.

Vehicle Mounting

The AirLink GX Series gateway must be installed by qualified personnel in
accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
When installing the gateway in a vehicle:
• Keep it out of direct exposure to the weather (sun, rain, etc.). The best
locations are in places like a car trunk or in a container behind the seats.
• Place it where it will not be bumped or come into contact with people, cargo,
tools, equipment, etc.
For information on connecting the power, see
page 34.
elements, such as sun, rain, dust,
Mounting holes
diameter: 5.3 mm (0.2 in.)
136 mm (5.4 in.)
Connecting a DC Power Cable on
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