Summary of Contents for Hughes EchoStar Mobile 4500
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Hughes 4500 Install Guide H63998 Revision B April 17, 2020...
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Hughes Network Systems, LLC has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document. Hughes Network Systems, LLC shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hughes Network Systems, LLC makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Understanding safety alert messages Safety alert messages call attention to potential safety hazards and tell you how to avoid them. These messages are identified by the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, or NOTICE, as illustrated below. To avoid possible property damage, personal injury, or in some cases possible death, read and comply with all safety alert messages.
Avoid placing the Terminal close to cigarettes, open flames or any source of heat. Changes or modifications to the Terminal not expressly approved by Hughes Network Systems could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only use a soft damp cloth to clean the Terminal.
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Terminal. The unit does not contain consumer-serviceable components. Only qualified service personnel may install or repair equipment. Accessories: Use Hughes approved accessories only. Use of non-approved accessories may result in loss of performance, damage to the Satellite Terminal, fire, electric shock or injury.
Equipment users User must be a skilled person. Designated users should not be exposed to conditions that could cause pain or injury, nor intentionally caused said conditions. Understanding safety alert messages H63998 Revision B...
Quick start Here are the instructions to bring up Hughes 4500 Terminal for the first time: 1. Remove the SIM door using a Philips screwdriver 2. Install the USIM into the Terminal unit before powering up the unit USIM port 3.
0.68 Nm (6 lbf in). Determining where to install the Terminal For your Hughes 4500 Terminal to work correctly, it must be installed in a location that provides a clear view of the sky in all directions for a vehicular install and a clear view to the satellite in a fixed install.
Table 2: Magnetic Mounting Kit Figure 1: Magnetic Mounting Bracket Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit This kit may be used for mounting the Hughes 4500 Terminal to a vertical flat surface. The mounting kit includes: • One bracket •...
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Figure 2: Fixed Mounting Bracket Cable Options Several readymade cables are available for connecting to the 4500 Hughes Terminal. Item Part Specifications Number Power & Data Cable, blunt wire, 5m 3501314-0002 Blunt wire including the mating barrel connector to the 4500 Terminal Power &...
Terminal Installation using the Optional Mounting Kits Terminal Installation using the Magnetic Mounting Kit Using the Magnetic Mounting Kit, the Hughes 4500 Terminal can be installed on any horizontal metallic surface (e.g. on the top of a vehicle). Figure 4: Magnetic Mounting Kit Installation...
Figure 6: Placing the plate and tightening the screws Terminal Installation using the Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit Using the Fixed Mounting Bracket Kit, the Hughes 4500 Terminal can be installed on any vertical surface. For pole mounting the user may source appropriate U-bolts to attach the supplied mount to the pole.
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4. Tighten all screws so that washers are compressed 5. Ensure the Terminal is stable, and it is not moving 6. Refer to the 3004339-0001 Hughes Quick Start Guide for more details to install the SIM and bring up the Terminal 7.
System Power Requirements The Terminal must be connected to a power supply that has the following requirements. System Component Power Requirement Terminal Input Voltage Minimum 10 VDC Terminal Input Voltage Maximum 28 VDC Power Cable Length Maximum 30 m Power Supply Voltage Suggested 12 VDC (with a Power cable length <...
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Function P in Wire Color White Remote Switch/Ignition Black Ground Power +12VDC Green Ethernet RX- Ethernet RX+ White/Green Ethernet TX- Orange White/Orange Ethernet TX+ Yellow unused Figure 10: Terminal Connector with pinout Table 6: Connector Pinout Figure 11: Terminal Connector Chapter 1 •...
Vehicular installation Terminal power connection For vehicular use, determine if the Remote Switch/Ignition line will be used or not. If used, the Terminal will be powered up or down when the vehicle’s ignition is switched on or off. Refer to Figure 13 for the power schematic. Note: If an Ignition Sense line is NOT used, the Modem will be powered independently of the Ignition being switched on or off –...
Figure 13: Vehicular wiring configuration (without ignition sense) with pins 1 & 3 connected Fixed installation Terminal power connection The Hughes 4500 Terminal can be powered by a direct source – see System Power Requirements and Terminal Connector sections for more details. Chapter 1 • Installation Instructions H63998 Revision B...
Chapter 2 Technical specifications Bracket Figure 14: Detailed 2D view of the bracket Screws and Washers Part Type Quantity Details Screw Pan Head, Cross Recessed, Diameter = M5.0 Stainless Steel Pitch = 0.80 mm Length = 10mm Washer Spring Lock, M5, Stainless Diameter = M5.0 Steel Table 8: Technical Specifications of the screws and washers...
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