User's Manual

3.Before you begin
3.1Unpacking and Inspection
When you receive your system, inspect it for any
obvious damage that may have occurred during
shipment. If there is damage, notify the shipping
carrier and the supplier of the equipment or
Magellan if purchase directly from Magellan.
Until you have checked the system, save the
shipping carton and packaging materials in the
event the unit has to be returned.
The standard MARS-24 package includes the following components:
 Reader-writer
 External antennas (up to 24) and connection cables (up to 24)
 Power adaptor
 USB data communication cable
 Quick Start Guide
 CD-ROM
 Test tags (required for Hardware Functionality Test and
Communication Test)
 Magellan Antenna Tuning Kit (optional)
Power Pack
The Reader connection to the power source is realized via a low voltage
power pack (12VDC output).
!
A power cable is not included. End-users should purchase a
power cable suitable for the country of use.
! CAUTION
Only power cables and adaptors that are
compliant with the regulations in the country of
use may be connected to Magellan’s equipment.
Data Communication Cables
Magellan supplies USB shielded cable (USB 2.0, 2 m long)
!
USB cable should not be longer than 3m
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