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Planning Installation
Preparing Installation
The antenna installation requires extreme precaution and safety measures given its size and weight. Failure to
follow the correct installation process may lead to injury of the installer and/or cause damage to the system.
In order to maximize the performance of the system, a thorough review of this installation guide is strongly
recommended, as well as executing the installation process as it is noted in this manual.
Selection of Installation Site
The system should be placed in an area onboard the vessel with little to no RF signal blockage. When the antenna
is transmitting, obstacles in way of the beam path will cause decreased satellite signal strength. The antenna
unit should have direct line-of-sight with the desired satellite without any obstacles in the beam path. Certain
minimum distances between the antenna and other onboard devices must also be considered during installation.
Minimize Satellite Blockage
Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to ensure maximum performance of the
antenna. The ideal antenna site should have a clear view of the horizon or satellite with all around clearance.
Please be sure there are no obstacles within the EL range -20° to +115° from the center of the antenna.
Obstacles can prevent the antenna from transmitting and receiving the satellite signal.
Figure: Elevation Limit of Obstacles
Obstruction
Look angle
-20° to +115°
Antenna Unit
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