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Raptor Installation Guide Part 1 PDF
Raptor Installation Guide Part 1 PDF
Introduction
This quick guide manual is designed to give the basic information required to successfully install the
Clearwater Raptor tracking device. It also provides technical information and troubleshooting data.
Sections
1 Installation
7 FAQ’s
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Section 1 - Installation
The Raptor tracking device communicates with GPS and Inmarsat Satellites via an external low elevation
maritime antenna. The antenna cable remains active when the unit is turned on and small electrical pulses are
sent back and forth to the raptor to confirm connectivity.
Antenna
The antenna MUST have a clear view of the sky (Satellites) not just directly above but also 360 degrees around.
With the low elevation antenna, the beam is concentrated -15 degrees, +90 degrees. The antenna searches
towards the horizon and to the sky for the best GPS fix possible. A 5M antenna cable Is supplied.
Step 1
Find a suitable location for the maritime antenna that is no more than 20M from the identified power source.
Notes
a. Do not mount the antenna close to other electrical equipment due to a possible radiated and / or conducted
electromagnetic interference.
b. Do not mount the terminal close to an exhaust pipe due to the excessive heat and the potential for the
exhaust pipe causing satellite blockage.
c. Check that the terminal's power cable reaches the power source before the unit is secured into place. Maxi-
mum distance between Antenna and power connection is 20m using standard cables that are provided.
d. Ensure that any paint above the terminal is non-metallic and non-metallic flake, should the installation be
under fiberglass or composite wind fairings.
e. Mount the remote antenna where it can reach the terminal (5M antenna cable) and has a clear view of the
sky and satellites. For a vessel installation, this means at the highest point on the vessel where it has a clear
view in all directions.
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Step 2
Remove the battery cover from the terminal
Step 3
Install the 12AA batteries that are provided
Step 4
Re fit the battery cover
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Step 5
Once the external antenna is fixed in its final place connect the antenna cable to the Raptor making
sure to use the heat shrink provided in order to meet IEC approval criteria.
Step 6 Step 7
Strip the wires from the blunt cut power Cut back the wires leaving only the power
cable to expose the coloured cables (7 cables (RED + POSITIVE & BLACK - NEGATIVE)
cables)
Step 8
Connect the Red and Black cables to the ships power supply. In the example below a battery is used.
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Step 9
Connect the powered wire to the Raptor , using the locking collar to secure the connection
In some cases once the power is connected the terminal may automatically power on eliminating
the need to carry out step 10.
Step 10
Power up the unit with the magnetic starter key in accordance with table 1a.
Step 11
Observe and note the LED flash pattern. It should flash in accordance with table 1a.
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Section 2 - Antenna location guidelines
Good Mounting Position
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Section 3 - Magnetic starter tables
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Table 1c Power Off Sequence
Action: Hold the magnetic key on the starter for more than 10 seconds. The terminal will perform
the already on sequence followed by a small pause then 5 further flashes
LED LIGHT
Waiting for GPS fix 3 Flashes every 30 seconds Terminal is searching for a GPS signal
Registration in progress 2 flashes every 30 seconds Terminal is trying to register with the
Inmarsat satellite network
Battery input not sufficient 20 very fast flashes Indicates power problem
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