Iridium GO!exec Installation Manual page 8

Step 8)
To minimize cables waving around, use the cable ties provided to fasten tight along
the pole or rail path and at both the antenna end and the Iridium GO! exec end.
Note:
1) Do not put stress on the cable. Ensure that the bend radius of the cable doesn't go below 25mm slack (see 5.3
Passive Antenna Cable Physical Specifications).
2) When installing the antenna cables, follow these guidelines:
a. 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.
b. Wherever the cables contact structures, protect the cables from chafing or abrasion. If a cable needs to be
bent or looped, avoid kinking it, and ensure that each bend radius follows the cable supplier limits.
c. 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 this can create areas of poor system coverage.
Step 9)
To protect the 15cm Iridium GO! exec cable adapter from damage,
cable ties shall be used at the Iridium GO! exec end to tighten the
satellite cable to any mounting equipment used. See illustration to the
right. It is important to make sure that the gap between the satellite
antenna cable connector and the Iridium GO! exec satellite connector is
close enough so that the Iridium GO! exec cable adapter is not stressed
at any point when connected to the Iridium GO! exec.
Step 10)
Connect the TNC end of the cable to Iridium GO! exec cable adapter, and then plug the Iridium GO! exec cable
adapter plug to the Iridium GO! exec Satellite connector.
The connectors for satellite on the device are located behind the cover found directly below the device antenna.
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