Poynting OMNI-404 User manual

Version: 1.0
OMNI-404
User Guide
South Africa
Unit 4, N1 Industrial Park
Landmarks Ave
Samrand, 0157,
South Africa
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
Europe
Kronstadler Straße 4,
81677 München
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Mob.: [phone]
[email protected]

2A-OMNI-0404_PCL

Version: 1.0
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Index
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6
7
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9
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1. Packing Check List
2. Optional Accessories
3. Introduction
4. Installation Instructions
5. Antenna Mounting
Precautions
6. Cable Routing
7. Safety 10

4A-OMNI-0404_PCL
Packing Check List
Item Description Quantity
1. A-OMNI-0404
Antenna only
1
2. M4 Allen Cap
screws
4
4. Adapter Base 1
5. Seal 1
3mm Allen Key 1
1
3.
6.Locking nut 1

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The appearance of each component
Antenna Unit
Adapter Base and Seal
3mm Allen key
Allen cap screw and locking nut

6A-OMNI-0404_PCL
Optional Accessories
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Optional Accessories
A-BRKT-037: Marine at mount antenna
bracket stainless steel
AA-BRKT-038: Marine ratchet rail mount
antenna bracket stainless steel
A-BRKT-039: Heavy duty marine mount
antenna bracket stainless steel

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Introduction
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Antenna Configuration 2
Marine mount with optional bracketry
using the provided allen key.
This User Guide provides information on the
installation instructions of the Omni-directional
marine antenna (A-OMNI-0404)
Antenna Conguration 1
Pole mount with optional L-Bracket
Exploded View
Exploded View

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Installation Instructions
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•Open the antenna package and
conrm that all listed components are
available.
•Consider the antenna mounting
precautions below before installation.
Straight cable entry
Slide the RF
cable through
the bracket pipe,
seal and adapter
base. Fasten the
adapter base to
the antenna
using the
provided allen
key.
Assembled
antenna with
straight entry
cable.
Side cable entry
Use a at screw
driver on the
knock out edge of
the adapter base
to break the knock
out section as
shown above.
A le might be
required to remove
sharp edges.
Assembled
antenna
with side
entry cable.

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Cable Routing
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• Survey the planned cable route and look for
any blocked passages. Consider alternate
routes to nd the best available path.
Always keep the cables as short as possible
to make sure that minimum cable losses are
achieved.
• Note: Take advantage of any existing cable
channels. e.g wiring conduits to route the
cables.
• Avoid running cables through components
or sharp apertures that may cause excessive
chang. Doing so may erode the jacket and
break signal continuity. Also, avoid kinking,
pinching, or twisting a cable during a run.
Antenna Mounting Precautions
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•Place the antenna at the highest point
of the vessel and ensure that there
aren’t any surrounding obstructions to
the antenna.
•In order to avoid communication
interference, ensure that the antenna
is placed at least 0.5m away from other
antennas and metal objects.
•Avoid installing the antenna near the
vessel’s chimney, as the smoke and
soot emitted by the chimney can
obstruct the signal level achieved by
the antenna.
•Install the antenna away from the
vessel’s heat sources and ammable
gases.

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Safety
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• The antenna may not be used as a climbing
or pulling device.
• Considerations must be taken when
mounting the antenna that people do not
hang or pull on it.
• Use safety goggles when drilling the
antenna hole.
• Avoid using bits that are dull, bent or
damaged.
•Be aware of where your ngers are in
relation to the drill bit when using the drilling
machine.
• To stop the drilling machine, let the drill
chuck come to a complete stop on its own.
Never grasp the chuck in an attempt to
stop the drill bit.
•Avoid operating while under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
•Make sure that any loose tting jewellery or
clothing is secured and tie back long hair as
they can get caught in moving parts during
installation.
• Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the drill bit or cutting tool.
• Use cable ties to secure the antenna
cables. When handling the antenna cables,
it is essential you follow these basic rules:
• Never pull on the cable connectors; pull
only on the cable.
• Never run cables in a manner that
interferes with the driver’s ability to
safely operate the boat.
• Tighten the connectors and ensure that
the cables don’t rattle loose.