Location Considerations
G7 Bridge is completely portable and can be permanently or temporarily installed depending on specific needs.
Do not use Bridge in areas classified as hazardous locations where there is a risk of explosion due to presence of gas, vapor, or dust. Do not place Bridge in or near open flame. Bridge is not certified as intrinsically safe.
Before you mount Bridge, determine the target location based on your ability to:
Position Bridge with a clear line of sight to the sky so that it can communicate with the Iridium satellite network unobstructed. When mounted to a vehicle or all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or boat, Bridge must stay in open sky, a minimum of 10 m (33 ft) away from any buildings.
Place Bridge as high as possible on the vehicle to ensure the 900 MHz radio link can travel the maximum distance between Bridge and connected G7x devices.
Find a level surface to ensure the display is readable and the buttons are accessible.
Find an area that is clear from the operation of airbags, seat belts, where the device might interfere with the vehicle’s operation or safety systems, or where it would obstruct the driver’s view.
If hardwiring Bridge, locate Bridge close to the 12 or 24 VDC power source.
If installing G7 Bridge in a vehicle’s interior, position Bridge so that the display faces the vehicle passengers.
