Position and mount your BRNKL 5G, then connect the antenna.
Video walkthrough
Meet BRNKL
Familiarise yourself with the ports and controls before installing.
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Component |
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A |
Device port — camera, satellite device, or BRNKL Mate |
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B |
Connection test button |
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C |
Reset button |
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D |
Indicator light |
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E |
Mobile antenna port (AUX) |
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F |
GPS antenna port (GPS) |
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G |
Connector — wired devices and power |
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H |
Environmental sensors — temperature, humidity, pressure, tilt |
What you need
In the box
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BRNKL 5G
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2.5 mm flathead screwdriver
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Antenna
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Mounting bracket with 8 screws
Tools and supplies
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Phillips #1 screwdriver
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Pencil
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Cable ties and cable tie mounts
Install BRNKL
Select a position
Choose a mounting location that meets all of these requirements:
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Indoors, in a dry location
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Close to a constant, unswitched house battery terminal
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Within 3 m (10 ft) of your planned antenna location
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On a stable, preferably vertical surface
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At least 5 cm (2") clearance at the top and bottom for port access
Do not mount with the bottom connector facing up. The connector must face down or sideways.
Attach the mounting bracket
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Place the BRNKL face-down on a flat surface.
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Align the mounting bracket with the four holes on the rear of the unit.
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Secure using four of the supplied screws.
Mount the assembly
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Hold the assembly against your chosen surface, aligned squarely.
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Mark the four outer screw holes with a pencil. Drill pilot holes if needed.
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Secure with the remaining four supplied screws.
Add antenna
Select antenna position
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Within 3 m (10 ft) of the BRNKL
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Metal hull: position outdoors, or indoors next to a window
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Fibreglass hull: position outdoors, or indoors next to an outside wall or window
The top of the antenna must be facing upwards and have clear view of the sky.
Install the antenna
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Clean and dry the mounting surface.
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Completely remove the adhesive backing from the antenna base.
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Press the antenna firmly into position for a few seconds.
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Route the cable to the BRNKL and secure with cable ties.
Connect the antenna cables
On the bottom of the BRNKL:
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Plug the 4G cable into the AUX port. Turn the collar to fasten.
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Plug the GPS&BD cable into the GPS port. Turn the collar to fasten.
