Falcom GmbH FOX User Manual
FOX H
ARDWARE
M
ANUAL
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RELIMINARY
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V
ERSION
1.0.0
6.4.1.1
Mounting the FOX device
The mounting location is very important, because it can
affect the GPS
reception quality
.
C
onsider that the GPS receiving site is on the right side hand
of of the unit(viewing its front panel, see Fig 12).
To assure maximum visibility of the satellites that provide positioning data:
✔
Mount the FOX device on flat surfaces with the top facing towards the
sky, relatively free of obstructions.
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For a proper reception of GPS signals, orient the unit at an angle from
0 to 60 degrees relative to the horizon, and so that the housing itself
does not obstruct GPS signals (see Fig. 12.1).
✔
Additionally, the mounting location must also be chosen far enough
from electronic devices so that no interference takes place. Please,
contact your vehicle supplier for more information.
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Finally, fix the unit by using 4 screws M4x20 (or screws with different
length). Use a suitable screwdriver to perform the rotation.
✔
Failure to follow this installation instructions provided here, when installing this unit, can
seriously degrade the performance of a GPS system .
Caution
:
In order to comply with RF exposure requirements, install the terminal so that
a minimum distance of 20 cm can be maintained between the device and
persons.
a minimum distance of 20 cm can be maintained between the device and
persons.
Figure 12.1: Installation area relative to the horizon plain
All radio-transmitting devices send signals, which may cause interference in
different electronic devices (PC, television or electronic devices etc). To avoid
interference, place the terminal far enough from other electronic devices.
different electronic devices (PC, television or electronic devices etc). To avoid
interference, place the terminal far enough from other electronic devices.
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