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Beam Iridium Installation And User Manual

Beam Iridium Installation And User Manual

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Iridium Antenna Guide
Installation and User Manual
BEAM Communications Pty Ltd

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Summary of Contents for Beam Iridium

  • Page 1 Iridium Antenna Guide Installation and User Manual BEAM Communications Pty Ltd...
  • Page 2: Installing Antenna Cables

    Information furnished by BEAM Communications Pty Ltd (BEAM) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by BEAM for its use, or for any infringement of patents or other rights of third parties, which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of BEAM.
  • Page 3: Installation Options

    IRIDIUM ANTENNA INSTALLATION & USER MANUAL Installation Options The antenna system is suitable for marine, vehicle and fixed applications and is designed to meet Iridium System performance requirements when installed according to the instructions in this guide. The following figure shows typical Installations: Preferred Antenna Location ...
  • Page 4: Assuring Quality Of Iridium Service

    Iridium is committed to providing subscribers around the world consistent, reliable, quality voice and data access all day every day. The Iridium satellite system is monitored for call performance from numerous locations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in order to achieve this.
  • Page 5: Symptoms Of Rf Interference

    The location of the INMARSAT antenna in relation to the Iridium antenna plays a significant role in determining the degree of signal degradation that an Iridium subscriber can expect to experience.
  • Page 6 • Rear Lobe = directly to the rear and in line with the Inmarsat terminal antenna: 50 feet (15 meters) Inmarsat M-4 Recommended Distance Between an Iridium Unit and an Active Inmarsat M-4 Terminal Antenna • Main Lobe = directly in front and in line with the Inmarsat terminal antenna: 715 feet (217 meters) •...
  • Page 7: Sample Installations

    Sample Installations All these Antenna installations provide the best possible view to the horizon – therefore optimising the Iridium system by providing the best connection with the satellites. To optimise Iridium performance ALL possible obstructions need to be removed between...