Mobilicom ltd. MSH-10 User Manual
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9
Installation and Setup
9.1 Package Contents
Aerial Unit
Item
Quantity
SkyHopper Pro Aerial Unit
1
2dBi Antenna MMCX
2
Power Cable
1
Telemetry Serial Data Cable
1
Ethernet Cable
1
Ground Unit
Item
Quantity
SkyHopper Pro Ground Unit
1
2dBi Antenna SMA
2
Power Cable
1
Telemetry Serial Data Cable
1
Ethernet Cable
1
SMA to MMCX RF Cable
2
Bracket Mount
1
Bracket Screws
3
Tripod Knob
1
9.2 Connecting the Antennas
Antennas for installation vary in size, shape, requirements and mounting methods. The antennas
should be as close to the SkyHopper Pro as possible and can be connected to it directly.
should be as close to the SkyHopper Pro as possible and can be connected to it directly.
Cables should be chosen according to their attenuation (lower attenuation gives better results)
and flexibility (according to the path they pass through). Each cable should have an MMCX Male
connector on the SkyHopper Pro end, and a connector matching the antenna’s connector on the
other.
and flexibility (according to the path they pass through). Each cable should have an MMCX Male
connector on the SkyHopper Pro end, and a connector matching the antenna’s connector on the
other.
9.3 Connecting the Power
SkyHopper Pro has a dual power feed enabling hot-swap battery replacement during operation.
CAUTION – Powering up a SkyHopper Pro without connecting the
antennas can cause irreparable damage to the unit.
antennas can cause irreparable damage to the unit.