Installation guide

Quake Satellite Modem

Note: Installation must be performed in a known good cellular coverage area. The preferred

installation method and placement for the Quake satellite modem is mounted with zip ties

under the dashboard, near the Networkfleet unit. If there is no room to do this, then the

option is to secure the modem elsewhere in the vehicle with zip ties, screws, or strong two-

sided tape as necessary

Installation Process:

1. Inspect the vehicle and determine where the Networkfleet unit and Quake satellite

modem will be mounted.

2. Determine the path you will use to extend the Quake satellite modem antenna to

its mounting location on the roof of the vehicle. Thoroughly clean the mounting

location on the roof of the vehicle with an alcohol pad (not included) prior to affixing

antenna.

a. The antenna should be mounted in a location that offers full horizon-to-

horizon visibility. It should be flat and parallel with the ground with the

non-magnetic side pointing straight up.

b. Avoid pinch points which can damage the coaxial cable or its shielding.

c. Antenna exit points will vary based on the type of vehicle. Choose from

the common points of exit listed below:

i. Door/Windshield weather stripping

ii. Trunk lid

iii. Firewall pass-thru

3. Connect the Quake modem data harness cable and coaxial antenna cable to the

Quake modem, then mount the Quake modem.

4. Connect the red wire from Quake modem data harness to a constant +12V battery

source.

5. Remove Networkfleet unit knock-out plate and connect the Quake modem data

harness to the Networkfleet unit’s 8 pin serial port.

6. If the Networkfleet unit is not already mounted and powered up, mount the

Networkfleet unit per existing installation standards and connect the Networkfleet

unit to power using its power harness.

7. Start the vehicle and let it idle 15 minutes before calling Customer Care to verify the installation is successful.

For Antenna Removal

It is recommended that removal of the antenna happen at a time when the surface of the vehicle is at a low temperature.