Iridium EDGE User manual

This insert contains simplied instructions for installing Iridium Edge®. More
detailed installation guidelines are located in the Iridium Edge User Manual on
www.iridium.com. Iridium sells the Iridium Edge through Service Providers and
provides them with a warranty. You must contact your Iridium Service Provider
if you have any questions regarding repair or warranty. Do not contact Iridium.
Contact an Iridium Service Provider if you have any questions or concerns
regarding the installation, or if you are not properly trained to install Iridium Edge.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
1. RECORD IMEI
Before an installation, the Iridium Edge’s IMEI number must be recorded along
with the installation location. The Iridium Edge’s IMEI number is the network
address for the Iridium Edge and it is used for provisioning, billing and to send
or receive messages to and from the device. It is located on the bottom of the
Iridium Edge.
2. SELECT A MOUNTING LOCATION
The mounting location is critical to ensure a safe installation and reliable
operation. The installer should consider the following guidelines:
• The location must provide a safe and secure installation
• Select a at, horizontal mounting location for optimal uniform
satellite performance
• Make sure that the mounting location provides a clear unobstructed
360 degrees’ view of the sky in all directions. Typically, a mounting location
on top of an asset provides the best performance.
3.1 MOUNTING IRIDIUM EDGE
Iridium Edge can be mounted in three methods as shown:
The Accessory Bag that comes with Iridium Edge is only required for the
Bottom Mount installation.
3.2 SCREW MOUNT INSTALLATION
Iridium Edge is designed to be mounted with four M4 screws. Hardware must
be provided by the Installer.
• Drill four (4 mm) holes in the mounting surface and/or the bracket
that secures Iridium Edge.
• Select a side channel for the cable to exit, depending on
cable routing and installation restrictions
–Remove the aesthetic grey plug from the selected channel, by gently
prying it out with a sharp at head screw driver. If the plug needs to
be re-inserted, ensure the plug is at to the baseplate before pressing in
with your thumb. Do not use any instruments to re-insert.
• Firmly press the pigtail cable into the selected channel, making sure that
the cable is ush with the baseplate. Do not use any sharp instruments.
• In the event that the pigtail cable must be removed from the side channels,
carefully remove the cable with your thumb rmly over cable and baseplate.
Gently pry the pigtail cable. Do not yank the pigtail.
• If the aesthetic grey plug is not used, optionally ll the unused side
channel with silicon sealant to hide the exiting center cable.
• Secure all mounting nuts with a thread locker that is appropriate
for the installation
3.3 BOTTOM MOUNT INSTALLATION
In the bottom mount conguration, Iridium Edge is held in place with a single
screw. The items in the Accessory Bag are required for this type of installation.
• Drill a single 15mm hole at the desired location for Iridium Edge.
Ensure that the surface is at to avoid water ingress under Iridium Edge.
• Insert the slotted screw into Iridium Edge baseplate and screw until
nger tight.
• Carefully press the rubber grommet into the baseplate until it is ush
with Iridium Edge.
• Optionally ll the two side channels with silicon sealant, taking care that
it does not unseat the grommet.
• Mount Iridium Edge and drop the pigtail connector through the drilled hole.
• Place the slotted nut over the pigtail cable on the cable above the pigtail’s
top heat shrink such that the wide side of the tapered slotted nut goes
over the cable rst.
• Tighten the slotted nut into the slotted screw. The slotted nut
should be tightened suciently to compress the rubber grommet and to
prevent water from getting under Iridium Edge and then down inside of
the installation. Do not exceed a 5N-m when tightening the slotted nut.
• Unwind the spiral sheath and wrap it around the pigtail so that is inside
the slotted screw and ush to the Iridium Edge’s baseplate to protect
against chang.
• Ensure that the Iridium Edge pigtail cable is strain relieved,
especially if a cable is suspended from the connector.
3.4 TAPE MOUNT INSTALLATION
The tape mount is for a permanent installation. Do not use it for evaluation or
application testing.
• The Accessory Bag contents are not required for the Side Mount installation.
These can be set aside.
• Do not tape Iridium Edge to the mounting surface until the mating cable
is successfully installed and Iridium Edge is operating correctly.
• Ensure that the mounting location is clean and smooth,
without any surface abrasion.
• Install the Iridium Edge mating cables and test the installation and
the Iridium Edge performance.
• Verify that the Iridium Edge pigtail cable is securely pressed into
the baseplate.
• Mark the location and corners for the desired location of Iridium Edge.
• Clean the mounting surface with rubbing alcohol. The surface
must be clean.
• Remove the red plastic tabs covering the Iridium Edge’s double side.
• Carefully press Iridium Edge on the marked location.
4. MATING CABLE INSTALLATION
Once a mounting location is determined, follow the guidelines below when
installing the cable:
• Only use cables from an Iridium Service Provider that meet the
specications in the Iridium Edge User Manual.
• Ensure that Iridium Edge is connected to the power source through a
quick tripping fuse. The fuse should be located close to the power source.
• Secure all cables including the Iridium Edge’s pigtail cable.
• Screw the mating cable onto Iridium Edge so that it is nger tight.
Do not use a wrench to tighten the mating cable to Iridium Edge.
Iridium Edge® Quick Installation Guide
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Iridium Edge Important Safety Information
WARNINGS:
READ ALL WARNINGS
Prior to using the Iridium Edge, you must ensure that you read and understand the User Manual including the safety
warnings and information. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
INSTALLATION
WARNING - Always secure power cables. Failure to secure cables could result in fraying or failure of the power cable,
resulting in fire and or failure of the device. These hazards could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Install the Iridium Edge safely and securely. Failure to do so could result in dislodging of the Iridium Edge,
especially when operating in areas of high winds or when mounted on moving vehicles, which could result
in injury or damage.
GROUNDING
WARNING - Properly ground the Iridium Edge. Failure to ground the Iridium Edge could result in unexpected currents,
which could cause serious injury or death.
POWER CABLES
Use proper cables that have been supplied by a Service Provider. Use of improper cables can result in damages to equipment,
property or persons.
WARNING - Use power and ground conductors of proper gauge. Use of improper gauge power cables could result in
exposing cables to excessive heat which could cause re, resulting in serious injury or death.
CAUTION - Use only molded back shell IP67 connector with Iridium Edge. Failure to do so could create an improper seal,
allowing moisture and water vapor to enter the Iridium Edge’s pigtail which in turn could lead to corrosion
and damage to the device, resulting in injury or damage.
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE / BLASTING AREAS
WARNING - Power down or turn o the Iridium Edge when in a“blasting area” or in areas marked as:
“Turn o two-way radio.”Obey all signs and instructions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING - Turn your device OFF when you are in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere. Obey all signs
and instructions. Sparks from your device in such areas could cause an explosion or re resulting in serious
injury or death.
PACEMAKERS
PERSONS WITH PACEMAKERS:
• Should ALWAYS keep Iridium Edge more than eight inches away from their pacemaker when it is turned ON.
• Should turn Iridium Edge OFF immediately if there is any reason to suspect that interference is taking place.
• Failure to heed this warning could result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
EXTERNAL FUSE
NOTICE -The Iridium Edge must be powered through a fuse or current limited power supply. Failure to do so could
cause large current draws if unexpected or inadvertent shorts occur in either Iridium Edge device or in its
mating cable. Any large sustained current could result in damage to equipment or in persons.
REGULATORY - AIRCRAFT
The Iridium Edge has not been qualied or tested for operation in aircraft. In the United States, use of the device is subject to
regulation including 47 C.F.R. 25.285(a) governing use of the device only by the pilot or with pilot consent. Learn about all of
the rules, regulations and laws governing your use of the device before attempting to use on an aircraft.
Iridium®, Iridium Edge® and the Iridium Logo are registered trademarks of Iridium Satellite LLC and its aliates. All other
trademarks, service marks and logos are the property of their respective holders, which have not endorsed, sponsored or have
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