Amphenol Procom GF 404/ Series User manual

3 dB Mobile GlassFix® Antenna for the 450 MHz Band
DESCRIPTION
colinear, 3 dB mobile antenna for the 450 MHz band using the GlassFix® mounting
principle.
Mounting on car window glass – no holes required.
Double-adhesion procedure ensures fast and reliable fixing.
Internal matching unit feeds external antenna through window glass.
Half-wave collinear design – no ground plane required.
High positioning gives performance equal to conventionally mounted car roof antenna.
FME FastCabling system (cable to be ordered separately).
Simple tuning procedure by means of tuning screw on matching unit.
Easily removable whip for cleaning in car-washing machine
Swivel joint for 180° angle adjustment.
If removal of antenna installation is necessary, a quick dismantling procedure leaves no
trace of the installation.
NOTE
GF antennas are not suitable for car models with windows having heat reflective
coating.
ORDERING
Type Product No. Frequency
GF 404/s 130000786 380 ... 410 MHz
GF 404/l 130000787 406 ... 440 MHz
GF 404/h 130000784 430 ... 470 MHz
Accessories (FME-Cables)
1 m FME 130000437
2 m FME 130000447
3 m FME 130000457
4 m FME 130000466
5 m FME 130000474
6 m FME 130000483
4 m FME-white 110000064
6 m FME-white 110000066
12 m FME-white 110000068
18 m FME-white 110000069
Accessories (FME-Connectors)
FME-FME 130000583
FME-P (Prolongation) 130000565
FME-N 130000571
FME-FSMA (Female-SMA) 130000578
FME-BNC 130000566
FME-TNC 130000569
FME-UHF 130000572
FME-MUHF (Mini-UHF) 130000573
FME-EMUHF (Elbow-MUHF) 130000582
FME-EBNC (Elbow-BNC) 130000580
FME-ETNC (Elbow-TNC) 130000581
FME-SMA 130000577
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical
Model GF 404/...
Frequency 450 MHz-band covered by three tunable models
Antenna Type Collinear mobile GlassFix® antenna
Max. Input Power 25 W
Polarisation Vertical
Impedance 50 Ω
Gain (EIA RS-329-1) 3 dB
Mechanical
Materials
Whip: Stainless steel and black-chromed brass
Mount and indoor unit: Weather- and shockproof plastics
Corrosion-safe and corrosion-protected metals
Cable FME-cable to be ordered separately
Colour Black
Height Approx. 78 mm / 3.07 in.
Weight Approx. 0.1 kg / 0.22 lb
Mounting On car windows with silicone glue (52 mm x 47 mm obstruction-free mounting
area required)
Glass
Thickness 2.5 - 7 mm / 0.10 - 0.28 in.
ACCESSORIES
For further information about other types of FME-cables and FME-connectors, please
compare the cable and connector data sheets under accessories in our catalogue.
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1. BEFORE INSTALLATION
When selecting mounting location take into consideration: positions of back view mirror,
wiper blade paths and defrosting wires (when mounting on rear window). The driver’s
view should not be obstructed.
Max. allowed curvature of the glass surface on the mounting spot is 2 mm deflection per
100 mm length.
Environmental- and car temperature must be above 15° C at installation and surfaces to
be glued must be dry and clean.
2. INSTALLATION
Do not use sealer on rubber gasket or other places.
3. AFTER INSTALLATION
Allow the silicone gluings to dry off 2 hours at a temperature above 15° C. To ensure full
strength of the glue, it is recommended to keep the whip off the mount for 24 hours.
4. TUNING INSTRUCTIONS
Insert a forward/reflection-type wattmeter between the transmitter and the antenna.
Key the transmitter and observe the forward and the reflected power.
Adjust the tuning screw on the matching unit until minimum returned power is obtained.
WARING - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Antennas mounted on the windscreen may cause relatively high field strengths in the
passenger cabin and near the dashboard.
1. To prevent health hazard due to RF radiation, persons must not be closer than 30 cm
to the antenna whip (transmitter output power to the matching unit: 20 W). (DIN 57 848).
2. The RF signals at the dashboard may cause interference in electronic equipment
such as broadcast radio, computer automatics, braking systems, electronic ignition,
relays etc. Some cars are more susceptible to disturbances than others. It is the
responsibility of the installer to carry out a thorough check of the proper functioning
under any conditions of such circuits before finishing installation.
The supplied silicone adhesive contains acetic acid and fungicides. Keep out of reach of
children and dispose properly.
REINSTALLATION KIT
A reinstallation kit including all necessary parts for transfer of the antenna to another vehicle
is available under order No. »GF-RK« (130000329).
ASSEMBLY DETAILS
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PROCOM A/S reserves the right to
amend specifications without prior notice
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