Sierra Wireless RAVEN 20080605 - Manual (Page 24)

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4 4: Hardware Installation of the Raven
XE
• Connecting to Power
• Connecting to a
Computer or other
Device
• Indicator Lights
• Mounting
Note: During installation, please
be sure that the cables are
secure but do not bear any
additional weight that could
loosen the connector from the
unit. Your Raven XE should be mounted in a position that allows
easy access for the cables so they are not bent, constricted, in
close proximity to high amperage, or exposed to extreme
temperatures. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible
for ease of operational verification. You should ensure that
there is adequate airflow around the modem but that it is kept
free from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain,
dust, etc.
Caution: The Raven XE is in a hardened case and designed for use
in industrial and extreme environments. However, unless you are
using cables expressly designed for such environments, they can fail
if exposed to the same conditions the Raven XE can withstand.
Figure 4-1: Raven XE Connectors
Note: This device is not
intended for use within close
proximity of the human body.
Antenna installation should
provide for at least a 20 CM
separation from the operator. Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi
under standard installation configuration. In more complex
installations (such as those requiring long lengths of cable and/
or multiple connections), it’s imperative that the installer
follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in accordance with the
radio communications regulations of the Federal Communica‐
tions Commission (FCC), Industry Canada, or your country’s
regulatory body (if used outside the US).