Installation Instructions

Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP Installation Guide Document MBUD-0088v1
March 04, 2004 Page 1
MBS2-LP Installation Guide
INTRODUCTION
This guide explains procedures for installing the Wireless Matrix Mobile Base Station 2 – Low Profile
(MBS2-LP) modem. The guide does not provide detailed installation instructions for every type of vehicle.
Instead, because of the variety of available vehicle makes and models, it outlines the installation process
and allows the installer to choose appropriate options.
Though the installation process is straight forward, it is important to plan your installation carefully. By
planning your installation, you can avoid potential problems and determine the best approach to installing
the Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP. Be aware that changes to a component’s position or mounting method may
be necessary because of vehicle differences that we could not anticipate when writing this guide. Try to
predict installation variations by reviewing the Installation Instructions section of this guide before
installing the Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP hardware.
This guide is broken into three different sets of installation instructions, covering the steps for installation
on the basis of the communications configuration of the MBS2-LP unit. As there are divergent steps in
wiring and other installation elements associated with each of the configurations, each section will be all-
inclusive for the installation of the configuration identified.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support is provided through your service provider. They will provide information and answers to
questions about the hardware and software described in this guide. Please reference your Problem
Escalation Guide for your technical support listing.
USER INFORMATION
The Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP is a combination of communication hardware that, when connected to the
Client Side Computer (CSC), provides the most sophisticated communication functionality currently
available. The Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP consists of an antenna and a power-data cable. Before shipping,
Wireless Matrix will configure and commission the Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP on its Mobile Data Services
network for your account.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
You should perform a pre-installation evaluation before installing any Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP
components. A pre-installation evaluation will provide information about how and where to install the
Wireless Matrix MBS2-LP and will help identify potential installation problems. During the pre-
installation evaluation, you should estimate available space for component placement, cable routing and
inspect the vehicle’s roof to determine its suitability for an antenna installation. After completing a pre-
installation evaluation, you should know where to locate components, how to route cabling and what
antenna shelf or antenna bracket type to use for the particular installation.
Contact your vehicle dealer for information about obtaining an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
antenna shelf or bracket. Wireless Matrix antenna brackets are also available.