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Installation Chapter 2
SMART-MR10/15 User Manual Rev 5 43
4. Antennas must be installed on a “ground plane”. A vehicle with a metal roof is inherently a
ground plane. For vehicles with a non-metallic roof a metal ground plane (available from NovA-
tel) must be used.
When installing the antenna on a metallic roof, it is recommended that the antenna be installed no
closer than 10 cm, (4 inches) from the edge of the rooftop, to avoid adversely affecting the
antenna performance due to distortion of the antenna pattern.
The NovAtel ground plane accessory for use on non-metallic vehicle cab roofs is designed to
provide a sufficient symmetrical ground plane around the antenna to guarantee optimal antenna
performance.
5. Secure the RF connector to the SMART-MR15 ensuring a “hand tight” connection.
2.4.5 SMART-MR15 - Installation Details for Cellular Activation
GSM/GPRS/HSDPA
The GSM/GPRS/HSDPA modem is not “locked” to any particular carrier. To activate your
SMART-MR15 on a GSM/GPRS/HSDPA network, please follow these steps:
1. Contact your preferred GSM/GPRS/HSDPA cellular service provider.
2. Obtain an active account and SIM card providing GSM/GPRS/HSDPA data services (recom-
mended data plans for Network RTK are 5GB/Month Rate Plans). You may need to provide:
a. Product Name: SMART-MR15 GSM/GPRS/HSDPA [Part Number: 01018712]
b. Modem Serial Number (IMEI): Modem serial number from SMART-MR15 product label
• Do not use pliers or other tool types to over-tighten the RF connector as damage
to the connector will occur.
• Ensure the RF connectors (male and female) are clean and dry before mating.
Low pressure compressed air can be used to clean the connectors (that is,
compressed air available in aerosol can format). Do not use a high pressure
compressed air as moisture seals in the connector can be damaged. If the
SMART-MR15 is moved between multiple vehicles each with its own cellular
antenna, some means of sealing the unmated RF connectors should be used.
Cellular radio frequencies are much higher than older forms of radio
communications; the effects of moisture and/or dust will have a greater effect on
performance.
Your cellular provider may provide an activation procedure with the SIM card.