Note: Use of receive diversity for
Rev 3.0B Feb.08
Hardware Installation of the
Figure 4-1: PinPoint-E Connectors
Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under standard installation configuration. In more complex installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/ or multiple connections), it’s imperative that the installer follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in accordance with the
radio communications regulations of the Federal Communica‐ tions Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s
regulatory body (if used outside the US).
Your PinPoint‐E will work with most Dual‐Band PCS cellular antennas with a TNC or SMA (diversity only) connectors that work in the high and low frequencies of the cellular technology of your modem. Connect the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly to the antenna connector on the back of the PinPoint‐E.
Tip: When using a cable to an antenna placed away from the modem, minimize the length of your cable. All gain from a more advantageous antenna placement can be lost with a long cable to the modem.
To provide for diversity in the signal reception, connect the second antenna to the second antenna port (SMA, labeled Rx Div) on the back of the PinPoint‐E.
Caution: If you are not using a diversity antenna, you should disable the receive diversity option. In Ace Manager in the
GPS
Your PinPoint‐E will work with most standard active GPS antennas. Connect the GPS antenna or cable directly to the threaded SMA connector.
Mount the GPS Antenna in the vehicle. The less the cable is wrapped and bound together, the better it will perform. Place it on the roof, or on the dash, or rear panel where it has a good view of the sky (greater than a 90 angle view of the sky).
There are three options for antenna mounts:
•Magnetic roof‐mount
•Through glass‐mount
•Permanent mount
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