Installation and Startup
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Step 2—Mount and Ground the MP70
Chassis
The MP70 should not be mounted in the driver’s area of the vehicle or in areas
where it can distract the driver. Mount it in accordance with accepted after-market
practices and materials.
Sierra Wireless strongly recommends that you always ground the chassis using
the unpainted mounting hole shown if
Mount the router where:
•
There is easy access for attaching the cables
•
Cables will not be constricted, close to high amperages or exposed to
extreme temperatures
•
The front panel LEDs are easily visible
•
There is adequate airflow
•
It is away from direct exposure to the elements, such as sun, rain, dust, etc.
The MP70 has 4 mounting holes, as shown in
. Use the mounting
screws that came with the MP70 to secure it in place.
Figure 2-2: Mounting and Grounding the MP70
For DC installations (with a fixed “system” ground reference), Sierra Wireless
recommends always grounding the MP70 chassis to this system ground
reference.
To ensure a good grounding reference, either:
•
Attach the MP70 to a grounded metallic surface.
Use this mounting
hole to ground
the MP70.
176.00 mm
6.93 in
50.00 mm
1.97 in
Mounting holes
5 mm
Mounting holes
5 mm
