User's Manual

12
External GPS Antenna
1) Follow all General Guidelines as specified on page 6.
2) May be magnetically mounted or mounted via optional aluminum
plate and screw for non-magnetic surfaces (see page 7).
3) Interior cab mount - non-metallic roof only
4) Suggested installation point - centerline of vehicle roof, minimize
cable run to prevent wind and truck wash damage.
5) Ensure a clear antenna view of the open sky.
6) Maintain a minimum of 6 inches from any rooftop edge or
ledge (see Fig. 12-1).
7) Drill, Deburr, grommet, weather seal, cable thru hole as required.
Drill hole size - 1/2” (.500”); grommet size - 3/8” (.375”).
Note: For optimal system performance Zonar recommends rooftop
mounting with a clear view of the sky.
Fig. 12-2
Fig. 12-1
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
External Rooftop Mount - Preferred
Interior Cab Mount - Non-Metallic Roof Only
1) Clean and dry the surface before placing. To obtain optimum
adhesion, the surface must be clean and dry. The best surface
cleaning solvent is an isopropyl alcohol/water mixture (rubbing
alcohol).
2) Remove the backing from the peel-and-stick (see fig. 12-2).
Press and hold mounting position for 10 seconds to assure
good adhesion.
Adhere peel-and-stick to
top of antenna
6” minimum
from edge
1” - 2” recommended
Cab View
Sky View
External GSM Antenna
(Optional)
1) The attached GSM (cellular) “stubby” antenna is quite robust
and works well in a wide variety of applications. Generally
external GSM (cellular) antennas are only required if the unit is
enclosed behind a metallic panel or in a metallic box. To check
the quality of the cellular connection, turn on the engine and
the GSM LED should be a solid (non-blinking) green within 2
minutes).
2) Follow all General Guidelines as specified on page 6.
3) Cellular/GSM antennas must be located a minimum of 8 “ from
any person.
4) Mount on unobstructed interior glass surface (e.g. windshield
corner or stationary side window) with a clear view of open sky.
5) Do not install on metallic surfaces, or in metallic enclosures.
6) Do not block drivers view or mirrors.
7) Verify placement acceptability with state DOT/law enforcement
prior to installation.
8) Positioning - Vertical (Optimum), Horizontal (Alternate) ( see
Fig. 12-3).
9) Clean and dry the surface before placing the mounting plate.
To obtain optimum adhesion, the surface must be clean and
dry. The best surface cleaning solvent is an isopropyl
alcohol/water mixture. (rubbing alcohol)
10) Remove the backing from the peel and stick (see Fig.12-4).
Press and hold mounting position for 10 seconds to assure
good adhesion.
Optimum - Mount Antenna Vertically
Fig. 12-4
Fig. 12-3
Alternative - Mount Antenna Horizontally
Non-Metallic Roof