Sierra Wireless MP595 Modem User Manual


 
Hardware and Software Installation
Rev 1.4 Draft Mar.08 31
Install the antennas and cables
Note: When connecting the cables, hand-tighten the connectors; do
not use tools.
ToinstalltheMainRF,GPS,andAPantennas:
1. Mounteachantennaaccordingtotheinstructions
providedwithit.
2. ThreadtheantennacablestotheMPmodem.Securethe
cablesasnecessary.
Note: To avoid RF interference
problems and possible damage
to the MP modem, do not power
on the MP modem before
connecting the Main RF
antenna.
3. ConnecttheMainRFantennacabletotheTNCconnector
ontherearoftheMPmodem.
4. Ifyouareusingreceivediversity,connectthediversityRF
antennacabletothediversityconnectorattherearofthe
MPmodem.
5. IfyouareusingGPS,connecttheGPSantennacabletothe
GPSantennaconnectorontherearoftheMPmodem.
6. IfyouareusingWAP,connecttheAPantennacabletothe
APantennaconnectorontherearoftheMPmodem.
(MP
595only)
Figure 3-5: The MP modem’s SMA connector for the GPS and AP antennas
(top), and the TNC connector for the Main RF antenna (bottom right).
TheAPantennamustbeinstalledbyaprofessionalandthere
mustbeaseparationofatleast20
cm.betweentheAPantenna
andthemainRFantenna.
GPS antenna
RF antenna
Diversity RF antenna
Serial Host
USB Host
GPS
Diversity
Main
RF