Iridium Pilot Quick Start Manual page 8

STEP 4: THE ODU/IDU CABLE
Once the ODU site is known, a IDU location must be selected that is within 10 or 30 meters, account-
ing for the path through the cable chase. Remove the electrical clips from the RJ-45 connector from
Step 3. Drill the necessary hole to route the cable to the IDU mounting location. The RJ-45 connector
is smaller than the ODU connector so use a pull string attached to the cable jacket (not the connec-
tor) to pull the cable. Cover the RJ-45 with electrical tape to protect it during the pull. Leave just
enough service loop at the ODU and store any excess cable in the cable chase or near the IDU.
Connect the ground cable to the ODU and to the ground location at the installation site. Use the
adapter kit if you need to change the length of the ground cable.
Outdoor Unit
Ground Cable
3 m (8 m available)
Interconnect Cable
10 m (optional 30 m)
Indoor Unit
IDU Ground Cable 2.5 m