SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL READ THIS FIRST! SR4X-MM LONG-HAUL TRUCK AND RV MIRROR-MOUNT SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 2 Table Of Contents About Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . .
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 3 SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Owner’s Manual Introduction The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is a high-performance antenna designed specifically for XM Satellite Radio reception on long-haul trucks and RVs (recreational vehicles). It has dual-mode functionality, receiving simultaneous signals from satellites and terrestrial repeaters, to ensure continuous reception.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 4 Applications The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is designed to be installed on either the driver- or passenger-side mirror (or a rear grab bar) of a long-haul truck or RV. Moreover, it can be mounted on a vertical or horizontal bar, as shown in Figure 1. TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Antenna Figure 1. The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna is shown installed horizontally on the driver’s mirror support of a long-haul truck.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 5 SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Owner’s Manual Installation Parts for TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Antenna (1) TERK SR4X-MM Antenna Mast with 17'of Attached Coaxial Cables (4) 1⁄4"-20 x 2" Hex-Head Bolts 8.75" (4) 1⁄4"-20 Ext. Tooth Lock Washers with (2) separate plastic cases/clips (4) 1⁄4" Flat Washers (4) 1⁄4"-20 Hex Nuts (4) Cable Tie Wraps 36" (1) Right-Angle Bracket (1) Connecting Bracket (1) 3 ⁄4" Ext.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 6 Installation Installation Precautions and Tips (continued) • As you plan the cable route, avoid running cables through components that may cause excessive chafing. Doing so may erode the jacket and break signal continuity. Also, avoid kinking, pinching, excessive bending, or twisting a cable during a run. • Do not trim the cable length. It is optimized for best signal reception. Coil and store any excess cable behind the XM receiver.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 7 SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Owner’s Manual Cable Through Existing Access Hole Cable Through Vent Window Assembled TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna Assembled TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Satellite Radio Antenna OR Vent Window Existing Access Hole (grommet not supplied) Figure 4. Examples of an installed TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Antenna.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 8 Installation Installing The TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Antenna (continued) Antenna 1 2 XM Receiver (Tuner) Green Case (Terrestrial) TER Curry Case (Satellite) SAT From TERK SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Anntena Figure 6. Wiring diagram shows antenna connections to an XM receiver. 6. Turn on the XM system and tune the radio to channel one (i.e., the preview channel) to verify that the antenna is properly installed.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 9 SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Owner’s Manual Specifications Electrical Specifications Passive Satellite and Terrestrial Antenna Element – Frequency: 2332.5 to 2345.0 MHz Gain – Terrestrial: Satellite: - 1 dBi 2 dBic Bandwidth: 12.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 10 Specifications Mechanical Specifications (continued) Antenna Base – Height: 2.46 inches Diameter: 0.875 to 1.875 inches Material: Aluminum Mast Base – Height: 2.0 inches (plus 0.75 inches for threaded portion) Diameter: 0.875 inches Material: Aluminum Mounting Hardware – Right Angle Bracket: Stainless Steel Connecting Bracket: Stainless Steel Screws, Nuts, and Washers: Stainless Steel Rated Wind Velocity: 100 mph, fatal velocity Weight: 3.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 11 SR4X-MM Mirror-Mount Owner’s Manual Limited Warranty TERK Technologies Corp. (Terk) warrants this product against defects in materials or workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. During this warranty period this product will be replaced without charge. This warranty does not cover any damage due to act of God, commercial use, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence. This warranty is only valid in the USA.
SR4X-MM OM 5/14/02 11:38 AM Page 12 TERK For Technical Support: 1.800.942.TERK (8375) Visit our web site for information about our full product line TERK is a registered trademark. The TERK logo is a trademark of TERK Technologies Corp. ©2002 Terk Technologies Corp.
