Selecting The Location - VDO SAA110287EA Manual De Instrucciones

2.3 Selecting the location

Determine the optimum mounting location for the antenna radome assembly. It should be
installed where :
1. The antenna has a clear line-of-sight view to as much of the sky as is practical.
Choose a location where masts or other structures do not block the satellite signal
from the dish as the vessel turns.
2. The antenna is at least 5 feet away from other transmitting antennas (HF, VHF and
radar) that may generate signals that may interfere with the Ocean Line antennas. The
further away the Ocean Line antennas are from these other devices, the less impact
their operation will have on it.
3. Direct radiation into the antenna from vessels radar, especially high power
surveillance radar arrays, is minimized. The radome should be as far away from the
vessels Radar as possible and should NOT be mounted on the same plane as the
vessels Radar.
4. The antenna radome assembly should be rigidly mounted to the vessel. If necessary,
reinforce the mounting area to assure that it does not flex due to the vessel motion or
vibration.
If these conditions cannot be entirely satisfied, the site selection will inevitably be a
"best" compromise between the various considerations.
Good location
Best location
Figure 2-2 Selecting the location
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Poor location
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