Installation Process - COBHAM Satcom EXPLORER 540 User & Integrator's Manual

2.6 Installation process

2.6.1 Physical installation
See also the supplied Installation guide.
A pole mount kit is included in the delivery. To mount
the EXPLORER 540 on a pole, do as follows:
1. Attach the base of the pole mount bracket to the
EXPLORER 540 using the included Hex L key on the 4
screws.
2. Unscrew two of the long screws from the pole
mount kit to leave one side open for the pole.
3. Place the pole mount kit with the EXPLORER 540
around the pole as shown. Note that the cables
and cable entry gaskets are always on the bottom.
Note
4. Remount the two remaining long screws. Do not tighten the screws completely
until you have pointed the antenna.
2.6.2 BGAN or cellular network
The EXPLORER 540 is a BGAN terminal. However, if you have purchased the
EXPLORER 540 Cellular modem option or a stand-alone cellular modem with LAN
interface, you can use the cellular network when it is available, with BGAN as backup.
See Optional: To use a cellular network (dual mode) on page 1-8.
To use the BGAN network, you must first point the antenna in the direction of the
satellite and find the best possible signal strength. For fixed installation you only have
to do this once. See the next sections for details.
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CAUTION!
Max. length of the screws is
9 mm/ 0.35"! Longer screws can
damage the EXPLORER 540.
CAUTION!
For continual and thorough protection of the equipment,
ensure that the pole for the EXPLORER 540 is properly
grounded.
The pole mount kit is designed for 1" to 1.5"
poles (outer diameter 33.7 to 48.3 mm).
Chapter 2: To get started
Installation process
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