User guide

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CHAPTER 7 Hardware Installation
Your AirLink Raven should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the cables so they
are not bent or constricted. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible for ease of operational
verification. You should ensure that there is adequate airflow around the modem but that it is kept
free from direct exposure to the elements (sun, rain, etc.)
An optional accessory for your Raven is a mounting kit. The brack
et is design
ed to snugly cradle
the modem and hold it in place where you need it.
Modem placement with grounding information and diagrams of the mounting
bracket can be found in the Appendix, “Modem Placement” on page 43.
FIGURE 1. Raven connecters
Connecting the Antenna
Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under standard installation config-
uration. In more complex installations (such as those req
uiring long lengths of cable and/or multi-
ple connections), it’s imperative that the installer follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in
accordance with the FFC’s
regulations.
Your AirLink Raven will work with most Dual-Band PCS cellular antennas with a TNC connec-
tor that works in the high and low frequencies of EDGE/GPRS
.
Connect the antenna or RF cable
directly to the antenna connector on the back of the Raven.
Connecting Power