User's Manual

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Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Installation
This chapter gives general guidelines for installing the satellite data modem (SDM)
component of the OmniVision™
mobile computing platform (MCP) system.
Complete instructions for installing the SDM for specific vehicle types are located in the
Outdoor Unit Mount Installation Guide .
MCNs for components or kits, and DCNs for documents that are referenced in this chapter
can be found in
Appendix E: Component and Document Information .
Topics in this chapter include:
Orienting the SDM on the Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Installing Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Connecting the SDM Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
General Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Line-of-Sight Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Trailer Swing Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
If you have technical questions while reviewing this chapter, please contact QUALCOMM
Wireless Business Solutions® (QWBS) Customer Support. Customer Support is staffed 24
hours a day, 365 days a year:
In the United States, call 800-541-7490
In Canada, call 800-863-9191