Accutech WI-ANT-P6 User manual

Rev 0505
High Gain Omni-Directional
Antenna User Guide
for Models:
WI-ANT-P6 Omni-Directional 6 dBd Pole remote antenna
WI-ANT-P6-A-10 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 10 ft cable
WI-ANT-P6-A-25 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 25 ft cable
Accutech High Gain Omni-Directional Remote Antenna User Guide Rev 0505
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A Di vi si on of Ada pti ve Instr ument s Corp.
577 Main Street ·Hudson, MA 01749 U.S.A.
TEL: [phone] ·978-568-0500
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.accutechinstruments.com

Rev Date Notes Initials
1.0 1/17/2005 Release TH
0505 05/17/2005 Updated format, changed
an installation picture.
TH
Accutech
A Division of Adaptive Instruments Corp.
577 Main Street · Hudson, MA 01749 USA
TEL: [phone] · 978-568-0500
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.accutechinstruments.com
Accutech High Gain Omni-Directional Remote Antenna User Guide Rev 0505

Table of Contents
1. ABOUT THE HIGH GAIN OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA............................................................................... 1
2. INSTALLING THE HIGH GAIN ANTENNA WITH THE LIGHTNING ARRESTOR ............................................. 2
2.1. Package Contents................................................................................................................................................ 2
2.2. Antenna & Lightning Arrestor Connection ....................................................................................................... 3
3. INSTALLING THE HIGH GAIN ANTENNA .......................................................................................................... 6
3.1. Package Contents................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2. Antenna Connection............................................................................................................................................ 7
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna ................................................................................................................ 9
4.2. Mounting bracket dimensioned drawing......................................................................................................... 10
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Accutech High Gain Omni-Directional Remote Antenna User Guide Rev 0505

1. About the High Gain Omni-Directional
Antenna
High gain and remote antennas can increase the transmission distance
of the Accutech Wireless Sensors. For even greater transmission
distance, a high gain directional antenna (Yagi) may be purchased as an
integral part of a field unit.
Warning! Any Base Radio with an omni-directional antenna is for
ordinary locations only.
This manual will guide you through the steps to connect a High Gain
Omni-Directional Antenna with or without a lightning arrestor to a Base
Radio. If you are using a lightning arrestor, go to section 2. If you are not
using a lightning arrestor, go to section 3.
The following model numbers are covered in this guide:
Remote Antennas
WI-ANT-P6 Omni-Directional 6 dBd Pole remote antenna
WI-ANT-P6-A-10 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 10 ft cable
WI-ANT-P6-A-25 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 25 ft cable
Each of the above High Gain Remote Antenna models can be used with
any of the following Base Radio model numbers:
Base Radios
WI-BR-R10-4X NEMA 4X Base Radio w/10 ft cable and RS-485 output for rmt antenna
WI-BR-R10-4X-MOD NEMA 4X Base Radio w/10 ft cable, RS-485 & Modbus, for rmt antenna
WI-BR-R25-4X NEMA 4X Base Radio w/25 ft cable and RS-485 output for rmt antenna
WI-BR-R25-4X-MOD NEMA 4X Base Radio w/25 ft cable, RS-485 & Modbus, for rmt antenna
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2. Installing the High Gain Antenna with the
Lightning Arrestor
This section will show you how to install the high gain antenna with the
lightning arrestor. If you are not using the lightning arrestor, go to Section
3. For additional information about the Base Radio see the Base Radio
User Manual. Any of the Base Radio model numbers mentioned in
section 1 may be used with the following remote antenna models:
WI-ANT-P6-A-10 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 10 ft
cable
WI-ANT-P6-A-25 Omni 6 dBd remote antenna w/lightning arrestor & 25 ft
cable
2.1. Package Contents
The high gain Omni 6 dBd antenna with the lightning arrestor kit comes
complete with:
[1] High gain antenna pole
[2] 2 Mounting brackets for the high gain antenna
[3] Lightning arrestor assembly consisting of lightning arrestor and 10’
of 10 AWG ground wire
[4] Coaxial cable assembly attached to the lightning arrestor:
10’ length for WI-ANT-P6-A-10
25’ length for WI-ANT-P6-A-25
[5] Waterproofing material for the antenna coaxial connection
The following comes attached to the Base Radio:
[6] Coaxial cable assembly:
10’ length for WI-BR-R10-4X and WI-BR-R10-4X-MOD
25’ length for WI-BR-R25-4X and WI-BR-R25-4X-MOD
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2.2. Antenna & Lightning Arrestor Connection
For installation in
ordinary locations only!
Attention!
Antenna connected to Lightning Arrestor and Base Radio
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Warning! Always use caution when installing this antenna. You can
be seriously injured if this antenna comes near or in contact with a
power line. Follow all local and national electrical code
requirements when installing the Base Radio with the high gain
antenna.
[1] Select the locations for the high gain antenna, the lightning
arrestor and Base Radio.
It is recommended that the lightning arrestor be mounted in close
proximity to the building egress. The lightning arrestor should be
mounted indoors unless you have the weatherproof enclosure.
The location for the high gain antenna should be selected based
on optimal positioning for RF communications with the field units
and allow for sufficient length of coaxial cable to reach the building
egress.
The Base Radio should be installed in a location where there is
sufficient coaxial cable available to reach the building egress.
Warning! Any Base Radio with an omni-directional antenna is for
ordinary locations only.
[2] Position the antenna so
that the gold sleeve clears
any obstructions. This
includes masts and tower
sections.
[3] Mount the antenna using
the 2 mounting brackets.
One clamp must be
placed at the center of the
gold sleeve, the other at
any point below.
[4] Connect the Base Radio coaxial cable to the lightning arrestor and
tighten by hand.
[5] Attach the ground wire to a suitable earth ground connection. Keep
this wire as short as possible. Make sure this connection conforms
to electrical code requirements.
[6] Connect the lightning arrestor coaxial cable to the antenna and
hand-tighten.
[7] Install a drip loop in the cable to insure proper drainage.
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[8] Wrap the antenna connection with the supplied waterproofing
material.
Note Do not cover the drain holes on the bottom of the antenna as
they provide drainage for moisture.
[9] Finished.
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3. Installing the High Gain Antenna
This section will show you how to install the high gain antenna without a
lightning arrestor. If you are using a lightning arrestor, go to section 2.
For additional information about the Base Radio see the Base Radio
User Manual.
Warning! This configuration is for indoor use only. If you are
mounting the antenna outdoors, a lightning arrestor must be used.
Any of the Base Radio model numbers mentioned in section 1 may be
used with the following remote antenna model:
WI-ANT-P6 Omni-Directional 6 dBd Pole remote antenna
3.1. Package Contents
The high gain Omni 6 dBd antenna kit comes complete with:
[1] High gain antenna pole
[2] 2 Mounting brackets for the high gain antenna
[3] Waterproofing material for the antenna coaxial connection
The following comes attached to the Base Radio:
[4] Coaxial cable assembly:
10’ length for WI-BR-R10-4X and WI-BR-R10-4X-MOD
25’ length for WI-BR-R25-4X and WI-BR-R25-4X-MOD
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3.2. Antenna Connection
Attention!
For installation in
ordinary locations only!
Antenna connected to Base Radio
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Warning! Always use caution when installing this antenna. You can
be seriously injured if this antenna comes near or in contact with a
power line. Follow all local and national electrical code
requirements when installing the Base Radio with the high gain
antenna.
[1] Select the locations for the high gain antenna and Base Radio.
The location for the high gain antenna should be selected based
on optimal positioning for RF communications with the field units.
Warning! Any Base Radio with an omni-directional antenna is for
ordinary locations only.
[2] Position the antenna so
that the gold sleeve clears
any obstructions. This
includes masts and tower
sections.
[3] Mount the antenna using
the 2 mounting brackets.
One clamp must be
placed at the center of the
gold sleeve, the other at
any point below.
[4] Connect the Base Radio coaxial cable to the antenna and hand-
tighten.
[5] Install a drip loop in the cable to insure proper drainage.
[6] Wrap the connection with the supplied waterproofing material.
Note Do not cover the drain holes on the bottom of the antenna as
they provide drainage for moisture.
[7] Finished.
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4. Technical Specifications
4.1. High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna
Base Radio High Gain Omni-Directional Antenna
Length 65”
Gain 6 dBd (less cable loss ≈0.04 dBd/ft)
Weight 6 lbs
Polarization Vertical
Mounting Heavy wall gold anodized 1 ¼” aluminum with
brackets included
Base Radio coaxial
cable length
10’ or 25’
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4.2. Mounting Bracket Dimensioned Drawing
Mounting bracket dimensioned drawing
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A Di vi si on of Ada pti ve I n str um ents Co rp .
577 Main Street ·Hudson, MA 01749 U.S.A.
TEL: [phone] ·978-568-0500
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.accutechinstruments.com
A B O U T U S .
Accutech, a division of Adaptive Instruments Corp., is a leading edge,
technology-driven developer, manufacturer and supplier of embedded
microprocessor-based electronics. Based in Hudson, Massachusetts,
Accutech is the most successful leading independent producer of
wireless instrumentation on the market today.
Accutech customers include large national companies in the oil and
gas, chemicals, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, primary materials
processing, and energy industries. In addition to the wireless product
line, Accutech also offers a traditional wired line of temperature,
pressure and differential pressure instrumentation.
In the process control field, where quality is taken for granted and new
technology is announced daily, we have deliberately concentrated our
efforts on the development of instrumentation that makes business
sense. The result is a product range that is rugged, secure, and
reliable and works in even the most hazardous environments. We give
companies the tools to reduce costs, save time, enhance safety,
improve environmental performance and cut waste.
The next industrial revolution is right now. Let Accutech show you how
to realize gains in operating efficiency.
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Specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in USA. Copyright 2005 Adaptive Instruments, Corp.