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INSTALLATION GUIDE Beam Antenna RST710 For more information on Iridium Antenna Guidelines visit our website at www.beamcommunications.com Antenna 1 x Bracket 4 x Small Screws Antenna Base 2 x ‘U’ Bolts 1 x Pole 4 x Nuts The antenna can be installed using either a pole mount or bracket mount provided. Pole Mount Assembly 1) Feed the cable through the pole 2) Feed the cable through the base plate 3) Connect the antenna cable to the antenna 4) Screw the base to the antenna housing using screws provided 5) Screw the pole into the base to secure the pole to the antenna Bracket Mounting Assembly 1) Attach the antenna bracket to the base of the antenna housing using the screws provided 2) Using the “U” bolt provided, the antenna can be affixed to either a horizontal or pole mount. Horizontal Pole Vertical Pole Mount Mount Applications ...
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INSTALLATION GUIDE Beam Antenna RST710 Antenna installation is critical for optimum performance of your Iridium service. Installing Guidelines To ensure maximum performance of the antenna system and to maximise availability and reliability of service the antenna must; • have a clear line of site to the sky • be clear and free of obstructions • be clear of metal objects • be located away from other transmitting devices • be securely affixed in location • not be located indoors • be installed in conjunction with a certified cable Installing Antenna Cables When installing antenna cables, follow these guidelines: • Route and restrain cables to prevent them from vibrating or moving under normal conditions, which could result in damage to the antenna or the coaxial cable connections. • Wherever the cables contact structures, protect the cables from chafing or abrasion. If a cable needs to be bent, avoid kinking it, and ensure that each bend radius follows the cable supplier limits. • Use coaxial sealant, shrink‐wrap tubing, electrical tape, or another suitable product to seal all cable connections appropriately to prevent moisture and corrosion damage from weather exposure. • Mount all antennas vertically and clear of nearby metal obstructions • Minimize horizontal obstructions as much as possible because they can create areas of poor system coverage. • To minimize the loss of radio signal from the antenna to the terminal, the specific coaxial cable system ...