User guide

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4: Installation of the Raven X
• Connecting to
Power
• Connecting to a
Computer or
Other Device
• Indicator Lights
• Mounting
Note: During installation,
please be sure that the
cables are secure but do
not bear any additional
weight that could loosen
the connector from the
unit.
Your Raven X should be mounted in a position that allows easy
access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in close
proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme temperatures.
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, such as sun, rain, dust, etc.
Caution: The Raven X is in a hardened case and designed for use in indus-
trial and extreme environments. However, unless you are using cables
expressly designed for such environments, they can fail if exposed to the
same conditions the Raven X can withstand.
Figure 4-1: Raven X Connectors
Note: A distance of at
least 20 cm between the
antenna and the user's
body must be maintained
at all times.
Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under
standard installation configuration. In more complex installations
(such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/or multiple
connections), it’s imperative that the installer follow maximum dBi
gain guidelines in accordance with the radio communications
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Industry Canada, or your country’s regulatory body (if used outside
the US).
Your Raven X will work with most cellular antennas with a TNC
connector. Connect the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly
to the antenna connector on the back of the Raven X.