Intellian GX60 - Placing Cables on Mast

GX60 – Marine Satellite Communication System
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Placing Cables on Mast
The cables must be routed from the antenna and through various areas of the ship to end up at the Below Deck
Terminal. When pulling the cables in place, avoid sharp bends, kinking, and excessive force. After placement,
seal the deck penetration gland and tie the cables securely in place. The cable bracket must be installed on the
mast to x the relevant cables. The gooseneck must be installed on the side of the mast to protect the relevant
cables against water.
1. Before placing the radome on the mast, the cables should route through the upper gooseneck from the under
gooseneck labeled on the deck to facilitate connecting cables to the antenna as shown in the picture below.
2. Place sufcient cables (about 200mm past the edge of the mounting plate) to provide slack cable connections.
Then, temporarily tie the cables to the cable bracket by using cable ties. After connecting the cables to the
radome, tighten the cable ties to secure cables rmly.
3. Check the cables (RF-Tx/Rx cable, Power cable) are on the top of the mast.
BOW
Rx
Tx
Deck
From Belowdecks
Upper Gooseneck
Mounting Plate
Under Gooseneck
Cable Bracket
WARNING: Ensure that cables have been run through watertight ttings to prevent
water entry into the vessel when installation is completed.