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AirLink MP User Guide
RS-232 serial (female DB9)
Diversity antenna (SMA)
Note: Electrical installa-
tions are potentially
dangerous and should be
performed by personnel
thoroughly trained in safe
electrical wiring proce-
dures for vehicles.
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Connector panel
The MP modem has the following connectors:
USB (Type B)
Serial Host
USB Host
Diversity
Main RF
Main RF antenna (female TNC)
Figure 3-2: MP modem rear connectors
GPS and I/O options
The MP modem provides support for GPS (Global Positioning System) and for
attaching input/output devices.
GPS.
If you plan to use the MP modem's built-in GPS module, you must connect
a GPS antenna using an antenna cable, or use a combination antenna that can
connect to both the GPS and Main RF connectors on the MP modem housing.
Other I/O devices.
Other devices, such as panic buttons, sensors, or gauges
may also be installed with the MP modem and connected with an I/O cable to the
I/O port. (See
Do not connect the cables to the computer until you have installed
the software.
on page 29.)
Overview of installation steps
The installation process for the MP modem varies depending on how you plan to
use it, where it best fits, and which of its features you plan to use. The main steps
are:
1. Mount the MP modem.
2. Mount the antennas and connect the cables.
· Main RF antenna and cable.
· Additional RF antenna and cable, if you plan to use receive diversity.
· GPS antenna and cable, if you plan to use GPS
· WAP antenna and cable (MP WiFi only)
3. Connect the power harness.
4. Connect the cable that runs between the MP modem and your computer to
the MP modem.
GPS antenna (female SMA)
Ethernet
GPS
WAP
Ethernet Host
SMA connector
Power harness (Molex connector)
WAP antenna for wireless
access (RP-SMA) for MP WiFi
only
I/O connector (DB15HD)
I/O
Power
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