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T7 Installation & User Manual

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8   Antenna Cable Installation

This section provides procedures to proper routing of the RF cable from the antenna to the mobile receiver 
inside the vehicle.

8.1 Routing Cable on the Roof

1.  Attach one end of the receive cable to the antenna.  Use the provided SMA wrench to tighten the 
connector (Figure 8-1).  

Be careful not to over-tighten the connector.  

Only turn until the connector is snug.

2.  Route the cable to the point of entry (POE).  Secure the cable along the crossbars or side rails of the 
vehicle’s roof rack system (Figure 8-2).  Use tie-wraps or self adhesive cable straps to secure the cable.  
Some vehicles have rubber trim along the edge of the vehicle’s roof that may allow the cable to be hidden.  
Be careful not to pinch or bend the cable when routing it below side rails.

Figure 8-1 Attach the cable to the antenna

Figure 8-2  Secure the cable on the outside of the vehicle

Tools and Installation:

Be sure to seal the POE with silicone or equivalent sealant.  
This will prevent water from penetrating into the vehicle.

Summary of Contents for T7

Page 1: ...T7 Installation User Manual 1 T7 Installation User Guide 2009 RaySat Broadcasting Corporation AT T CruiseCast T7 System Installation Manual...

Page 2: ...Bracket Installation 11 5 1 Assembling the Mount 11 5 3 Installing the Antenna 14 6 Magnetic Mount Assembly and Installation optional 17 6 1 Magnetic Mount Option 17 7 Receiver Placement 19 8 Antenna...

Page 3: ...A Troubleshooting 36 Most television audio and video programming is protected by U S and foreign copyright and other laws Recording rebroadcasting of paid or other public display may violate such law...

Page 4: ...e basic instructions on how to install the T7 antenna and receiver into most vehicles Only RBC certified installers should install the T7 system SIM Card Located on bottom of antenna 12 digit number o...

Page 5: ...stomer may be responsible for proper packaging Tools and Installation Consumers should not attempt repairs to any components in the system Only qualified and authorized service personnel should repair...

Page 6: ...to 2 minutes even though the antenna is blocked and not receiving a signal from the satellite It will take about 1 minute of unobstructed signal to build 2 minutes of blockage protection If a blockage...

Page 7: ...parked rain and morning dew may collect on the radome of the T7 This may cause interference with satellite reception Once the vehicle is in motion any standing water on the antenna should roll off and...

Page 8: ...oaxial cable to the receiver inside the vehicle T7 Universal Mounting Bracket The antenna mount is designed to install on most vehicle roof rack crossbars and side rails Mobile Receiver The receiver s...

Page 9: ...5 GHz Polarization 2xCP LP with polarization control Power supply 10V 30V DC Power consumption 20W Pointing System Elevation range 10 o 80 o Azimuth range 360 o Tracking rate 45 o sec Satellite acquis...

Page 10: ...T7 Installation User Manual 10 4 3 Channel Listing...

Page 11: ...ely 2 Attach the bracket supports to the rotating joint using a 5mm screw Figure 5 2 Also do not tighten this screw completely The bracket supports and rotating joints should be able to adjust to diff...

Page 12: ...usting the rotating joints and bracket supports keep pressure on the back of the bracket support so that it remains flush with the crossbar while making height adjustments of the mount Once you have d...

Page 13: ...T7 antenna as far away as possible from any satellite radio antennas to prevent interference Figure 5 8 Attach with connection towards brackets 7 Attach the antenna to the mount using the provided sc...

Page 14: ...the bracket support so that the screw head is facing away from the antenna and the rubber sleeve is below the crossbar Figure 5 10 There are 3 slots on the bracket support that allows for adjusting t...

Page 15: ...d Figure 5 12 Keep a thumb on the screw housing and keep pressure on it to keep it against the notch while tightening Figure 5 13 Figure 5 12 Screw housing stopper Figure 5 13 Keep pressure on the scr...

Page 16: ...nt of the antenna Figure 5 17 Lift the front of the antenna off of the vehicle s roof before turning the magnetic leg to prevent damage to the vehicle s paint The antenna mount may flex slightly when...

Page 17: ...netic mount is designed for vehicles with a smooth flat steel roof This mount is NOT designed for use with vehicles that have raised ridges Figure 6 1 2 Place the magnetic mount onto the antenna with...

Page 18: ...odily harm should the antenna dislodge from the vehicle s roof 6 Secure the provided safety cable to the magnetic mount by inserting the ball end of the cable stopper Pull the cable so that the ball s...

Page 19: ...es 2 Some vehicles have hidden floor compartments in the middle row seating or hatch area Figure 7 2 This type of location is ideal for concealing the receiver Figure 7 2 Receiver located in a floor c...

Page 20: ...to attach the support legs to the vehicle Figure 7 4 Only an RBC certified installer should perform this type of installation Warning RBC is not responsible for damage to a vehicle caused by improper...

Page 21: ...te the cable to the point of entry POE Secure the cable along the crossbars or side rails of the vehicle s roof rack system Figure 8 2 Use tie wraps or self adhesive cable straps to secure the cable S...

Page 22: ...ler Only an RBC certified installer should perform this installation Warning RBC does not recommend drilling into the vehicle s roof for a POE RBC is not responsible for damage to a vehicle caused by...

Page 23: ...or for removal of headrest monitors in seats 2 Route the cable from the monitor to the receiver s location Figure 9 1 Use fish tape to help get the cables across the headliner down pillars or under ca...

Page 24: ...nnection Warning The following procedure MUST be completed ONLY with a digital multi meter DMM Failure to do so could result in serious injury damage airbag deployment or a short circuit Key Note As i...

Page 25: ...V when starting the vehicle and 13 2 14 8V while the engine is running This will confirm that you have located the 12V switched accessory wire 4 Make sure that the vehicle is turned off and remove the...

Page 26: ...njury may occur due to exposed voltage Do NOT place the receiver in a location where it may be exposed to any type of moisture This may result in electrical shock or fire Caution Make sure that the po...

Page 27: ...on and then off with only the STBY light still on This is the default mode and means the receiver is in standby mode Turn the receiver on by pressing the ON button on the remote control 5 The system w...

Page 28: ...ges made Frequency 1242 5 Polarization Horizontal Chip Rate 20 Spectral Inversion No Spreading Factor 2 Orbital Position 093 1 you must enter the 0 East West West 9 Once the signal bars have turned gr...

Page 29: ...l number a five digit serial number found on the bottom of the antenna SIM card ID a twelve digit number found on the bottom of the receiver not the CA number If an issue is identified the installer w...

Page 30: ...to the antenna Turning the system back on with this button will not require the receiver to go through the normal boot up process but it will take about 1 minute to begin viewing programming TV Radio...

Page 31: ...on The Switch Bypass on the receiver should be in the OFF position 2 While inside the vehicle press and hold down on the Power and Mute buttons simultaneously on the remote control This step must be c...

Page 32: ...Slide the battery cover back on the remote Figure 13 3 2 Insert a CR2025 type battery ensuring that the polarities are properly aligned 3 Replace the battery cover The remote control may need to be s...

Page 33: ...es channels 1 Video Channels This selection allows the user to quickly jump to view the video channels in the Program Guide 2 Radio Channels This selection allows the user to quickly jump to view the...

Page 34: ...It is recommended to change the PIN to prevent unauthorized access 2 User Setup This allows the user to program various system settings Use the up down and left right arrows to highlight each selecti...

Page 35: ...ssed by the customer This is for RBC certified installers only The default PIN is 9 8 7 1 Do NOT give out the PIN number to the customer Diagnostics This is not an interactive menu This screen provide...

Page 36: ...y TV setup Ensure clear line of sight to satellite Verify signal strength Correct activation of Receiver System does not power on X X X X X Receiver does not lock on satellite X X X X X X System conti...

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