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BAT Antenna Guide BAT
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Antenna Guide
Wireless LAN
Antennas of the BAT family

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Contents
Introduction 5
1 Current BAT portfolio 6
2 AP / Cable / Antenna assembly 8
3 Antenna Selection Criteria 9
4 External antennas 14
4.1 Legal regulations for operation external antennas 14
4.1.1 Relevant for use in the USA and in Canada:FCC
compliant antennas 14
4.1.2 Relevant for use in Japan: 19
4.2 Omni-Directional Antennas 21
4.2.1 Omni-Directional Antenna for 2.4 GHz band 21
4.2.2 Omnidirectional antenna for 5 GHz band 22
4.2.3 Omnidirectional Antenna for 2.4 and 5 GHz band 24
4.2.4 Omni-directional dual-band antennae for MiMo for
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands 30
4.2.5 Dual band Hemispherical Antenna for 2.4 and 5 GHz
band 31
4.3 Sector Antennas 34
4.3.1 Directional antenna for the 2.4 GHz band with 8 dBi
gain 34
4.3.2 Polarization-diversity antenna for 5 GHz band, linear 36
4.3.3 Sectoral MiMoantenna for 5 GHz band 38
4.4 Directional Antennas 40
4.4.1 Directional antenna for the 2.4 GHz band with 14 dBi
gain 40
4.4.2 Directional antenna for 5 GHz band with 18 dBi gain 43
4.4.3 Directional antenna for 5 GHz band with a gain of
23 dBi 46
4.4.4 Directional antenna for 5 GHz band with 18 dBi gain 48
4.5 Radiating Cable Antennas (Leaky Cable) 51
4.5.1 Leaky Cable for 2.4 GHz; black 51

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5 Cables/Adapter 55
A Explanation of passive
antennas in explosive hazard
areas 61
B Antenna diagrams 62
C Index 66
D Further Support 67

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Introduction
Since 2004, Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH has provided a
continually expanding product portfolio relating to WLAN.
Our product portfolio comprises the following integral WLAN network
elements:
active devices such as access points, and clients
passive components such as cables, antennas, and overvoltage
protectors
With our product portfolio, we focus on a high industrial suitability. In order to
improve our products, in particular with regard to vibration resistance,
grounding behavior, impermeability and emission behavior, we have further
developed our antenna portfolio.
You benefit from the following modifications of our antenna portfolio:
All antennas comply with the IP65 degree of protection for a high
industrial suitability. The sole exception to this is the BAT-ANT-N-14G-
IP23 antenna.
The emission behavior of the new antennas is more homogeneous, with
improved transmit and receive power during operation.
The new antennas, equipped with N sockets, allow you to connect the
antennas easily and quickly with other cables and overvoltage protectors.
The scope of delivery comprises a complete solution, with the antenna, 1
yard of cable, and the pigtail included. The complete solution allows you
to immediately connect the antenna to the BAT-C, BAT-F, BAT-R, and
BAT300-Rail.
You obtain every antenna with mounting material which is vibration
resistant, weatherproof, and sturdy.
We continually improve our product portfolio and include in the portfolio
WLAN technology innovations. As a result, our portfolio is subject to short
term changes. Check regularly for updates of our portfolio by visiting the
Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com).

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1 Current BAT portfolio
In the following you get an overview of our devices. You also obtain
information on which WLAN standards the devices support.
The products of the BAT300 family support the WLAN standards
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h and 802.11n and can be operated with a gross data
rate of up to 300 MBit/s.
The products of the OpenBAT family support the IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n
WLAN standards and can be operated with a gross data rate of up to
450 MBit/s.
The BAT-C products support the WLAN standards IEEE 802.11a/b/g/h/n
and can be operated with a gross data rate of up to 65 MBit/s.

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For further information, see the installation user manual for the corresponding device.
BAT300-Rail BAT300-F BAT-F X2 BAT-F BAT-R BAT-C
The devices are
supplied in metal
enclosures for mounting
on DIN rails in
automation or vehicle
applications.
The devices are
supplied in IP65/67
metal housings. They
are designed for field-
level applications or
harsh industrial
environments.
The devices are
supplied with stainless
steel covers. They are
designed for hazardous
environments and are
approved for ATEX
zone 2.
The devices are
supplied in a metal
housing that can be
fastened to DIN rails
using automation
technology. They
provide impressive
flexibility and high
speeds.
The devices are
supplied in a metal
housing that can be
fastened to DIN rails
using automation
technology. They
provide impressive
flexibility and high
speeds.
The devices are
supplied with an IP67
aluminum housing.
They are suitable for
use in an industrial
environment.
BAT300-Rail BAT300-F BAT-F X2 BAT-F BAT-R BAT-C
Table 1: BAT-Family: Overview

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2 AP / Cable / Antenna assembly
As every antenna set includes 1 yard of antenna cable and a pigtail, you have
the option of immediately connecting both AP types BAT-F / BAT300-F/ BAT-
C, and BAT-R/ BAT300-Rail to the antennas.
The BAT Protector can be screwed onto the BAT-F/ BAT300-F/ BAT-C
directly, or be connected between two cables, as it is equipped with a plug
and a socket.
Access Point Optional
Protector
Linear
antenna
Dual Slant
antenna
MiMo
antenna
f-m f-m f-m m-f
Optional
Cable
(2 m, 5 m, 15 m /
6.56. ft, 16.4 ft, 49.2 ft)
Cable
1 m
Pigtail
BAT300-F /
BAT-F /
BAT-C
BAT300-Rail /
BAT-R
1 × – 3 ×
1 × – 3 ×
1 × – 3 ×
1 × – 3 ×
1 × – 3 ×
1 × – 3 ×

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3 Antenna Selection Criteria
Take into account the national regulations that apply to the operation of
antennas before considering any other criteria.
See “Legal regulations for operation external antennas” on page 14.
Note: Hirschmann recommends that you perform an on-site inspection and
an analysis to prepare for the installation of a WLAN.
Typical antenna ranges, based on the frequency range and the antenna type:
Frequency range: 2.4 GHz
– Short range: up to 218 yards (200 m) with omnidirectional antennas.
– Medium range: up to 0.62 miles (1 km) with sector antennas.
– Long range: up to 3.11 miles (5 km) with directional antennas.
Frequency range: 5 GHz
– Short range: up to 328 yards (300 m) with omnidirectional antennas.
– Medium range: up to 1.86 miles (3 km) with sector antennas.
– Long range: up to 9.32 miles (15 km) with directional antennas.
The typical ranges provide orientation for the first-time antenna selection.
The actual antenna range depends on several factors such as output power,
line of sight, and interference.
In the following table you find antenna descriptions. Together with the above
described typical ranges, the descriptions provide orientation for the first-time
antenna selection.

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BAT300 family OpenBAT family
Art.-No Antenna Description BAT-C BAT300-
Rail
BAT300-F BAT-R BAT-F
943 981-002 BAT-ANT-N-6G-IP65 Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band
+++++++
943 981-003 BAT-ANT-N-5A-IP65 Omnidirectional
antenna for
5 GHz band
+++++++
942 110-001 BAT-ANT-N-3AGN-IP67 Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
+++-+-+
942 047-001 BAT-ANT-N-3AGN-F Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
+++-+-+
Table 2: +++ very good; ++ good; + possible; – cannot be used; nr = not relevant
Whether an antenna is actually suitable depends on the application case.

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942 046-001 BAT-ANT-RSMA-2AGN-
R
Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
-+-+-
943 981-004 BAT-ANT-N-6ABG-IP65 Hemispherical
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and 5
GHz band
+++++++
943 981-005 BAT-ANT-N-14G-IP23 Directional antenna
for 2.4 GHz band
with 14 dBi gain
-++++
943 981-006 BAT-ANT-N-18A-V-IP65 Directional antenna
for 5 GHz band with
18 dBi gain
- ++++++++
943 981-007 BAT-ANT-N-23A-V-IP65 Directional antenna
for 5 GHz band with
a high gain of 23 dBi
-++++
943 981-008 BAT-ANT-N-23A-VH-
IP65
Directional antenna
for 5 GHz band with
a high gain of 23 dBi
- +++ +++ +++ +++
BAT300 family OpenBAT family
Art.-No Antenna Description BAT-C BAT300-
Rail
BAT300-F BAT-R BAT-F
Table 2: +++ very good; ++ good; + possible; – cannot be used; nr = not relevant
Whether an antenna is actually suitable depends on the application case.

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943 981-014 BAT-ANT-N-MiMo-18N-
IP65
Directional antenna
for 5 GHz band with
18 dBi gain
- +++ +++ +++ +++
943 981-009 BAT-ANT-N-8G-DS-IP65 Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 2.4 GHz band,
linear
- ++++++++
943 981-010 BAT-ANT-N-9A-DS-IP65 Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 5 GHz band,
linear
- ++++++++
943 981-012 BAT-ANT-N-MiMoDB-
5N-IP65
Omni-directional
dual-band antenna
for MiMo for the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands
- - +++ +++ +++
943 981-013 BAT-ANT-N-MiMo5-9N-
IP65
Sectoral
MiMoantenna for
5 GHz band
- +++ +++ +++ +++
943 981-001 BAT-ANT-N-LC-G-50m-
IP65
Leaky wave
conductor for
2.4 GHz, black,
50m
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
BAT300 family OpenBAT family
Art.-No Antenna Description BAT-C BAT300-
Rail
BAT300-F BAT-R BAT-F
Table 2: +++ very good; ++ good; + possible; – cannot be used; nr = not relevant
Whether an antenna is actually suitable depends on the application case.

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943 981-101 BAT-ANT-N-LC-G-100m-
IP65
Leaky wave
conductor for
2.4 GHz, black,
100m
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
943 903-373 BAT-ANT-Protector m-f Overvoltage
Protector
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
943 903-374 BAT-LAN-Protector IP68 Surge Arrestor
LAN/PoE
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
943 903-360 BAT-Pigtail Adapter cable
(N socket/RP-SMA
plug)
nr +++ - +++ -
943 903-514 BAT-CLB-2 N m-f Antenna Cable
N-Plug to N-Jack
2 m (6.56 ft)
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
943 903-516 BAT-CLB-5 N m-f Antenna Cable
N-Plug to N-Jack
5 m (16.40 ft)
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
943 903-515 BAT-CLB-15 N m-f Antenna Cable
N-Plug to N-Jack
15 m (49.21 ft)
+++ +++ +++ +++ +++
BAT300 family OpenBAT family
Art.-No Antenna Description BAT-C BAT300-
Rail
BAT300-F BAT-R BAT-F
Table 2: +++ very good; ++ good; + possible; – cannot be used; nr = not relevant
Whether an antenna is actually suitable depends on the application case.

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4 External antennas
This chapter is structured as follows:
“Legal regulations for operation external antennas” on page 14
“Omni-Directional Antennas” on page 21
“Sector Antennas” on page 34
“Directional Antennas” on page 40
“Radiating Cable Antennas (Leaky Cable)” on page 51
4.1 Legal regulations for operation
external antennas
You find additional information on approvals, certifications, and self-
declarations in the Installation user manuals for the devices.
Before operating the antennas, refer to the “Safety instructions” chapter
in the Installation user manual for your device or devices.
4.1.1 Relevant for use in the USA and in Canada:
FCC compliant antennas
For the operation of the OpenBAT devices in the USA and in Canada—
characteristic value US for country approvals—you require a permit for the
operation of antennas. If the operation of a specific antenna is legal depends
on the frequency band and the WLAN module used. The following tables
provide you an overview of the approved antennas.

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Permitted band of operation
Art.-No Antennas operating with this
device model:
Description 2.4 GHz band 5.15 GHz ...
5.25 GHz band
5.725 GHz ...
5.825 GHz band
942 046-
001
BAT-ANT-RSMA-2AGN-R Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Yes Yes Yes
942 110-
001
BAT-ANT-N-3AGN-IP67 Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Yes Yes Yes
943 981-
012
BAT-ANT-N-MiMoDB-5N-IP65 Omni-directional
dual-band antenna
for MiMo for the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands
Yes Yes Yes
Table 3: This table applies exclusively to OpenBAT devices that are labeled as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: U99EWLAN1
IC: 4019A-EWLAN1

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943 981-
013
BAT-ANT-N-MiMo5-9N-IP65 Sectoral
MiMoantenna for
5 GHz band
No Yes Yes
943 981-
009
BAT-ANT-N-8G-DS-IP65 Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 2.4 GHz band,
linear
Yes No No
Permitted band of operation
Art.-No Antennas operating with this
device model:
Description 2.4 GHz band 5.15 GHz ...
5.25 GHz band
5.725 GHz ...
5.825 GHz band
Table 3: This table applies exclusively to OpenBAT devices that are labeled as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: U99EWLAN1
IC: 4019A-EWLAN1

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Permitted band of operation
Art.-No Antennas operating with
this device model:
Description 2.4 GHz band 5.15 GHz ...
5.25 GHz band
5.725 GHz ... 5.825
GHz band
942 046-001 BAT-ANT-RSMA-2AGN-R Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Yes Yes Yes
942 110-001 BAT-ANT-N-3AGN-IP67 Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Yes Yes Yes
943 981-012 BAT-ANT-N-MiMoDB-5N-
IP65
Omni-directional
dual-band antenna
for MiMo for the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands
Yes Yes Yes
943 981-013 BAT-ANT-N-MiMo5-9N-IP65 Sectoral
MiMoantenna for
5 GHz band
No Yes Yes
Table 4: This table applies exclusively to OpenBAT devices that are labeled as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: U99EWLAN2
IC: 4019A-EWLAN2

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943 981-009 BAT-ANT-N-8G-DS-IP65 Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 2.4 GHz band,
linear
Yes No No
943 981-014 BAT-ANT-N-MiMo-18N-IP65 Directional antenna
for 5 GHz band with
18 dBi gain
No No Yes
Permitted band of operation
Art.-No Antennas operating with
this device model:
Description 2.4 GHz band 5.15 GHz ...
5.25 GHz band
5.725 GHz ... 5.825
GHz band
Table 4: This table applies exclusively to OpenBAT devices that are labeled as follows:
Contains Transmitter Module
FCC ID: U99EWLAN2
IC: 4019A-EWLAN2

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4.1.2 Relevant for use in Japan:
The following table applies to OpenBAT variants with the characteristic
value JP (Japan) that are labeled as follows:
"Contains MIC ID: 204-310014"
"5GHz band: この製品は屋内においてのみ使用可能です "
Permitted band of
operation
Art.-No Antennas
operating
with this
device model:
Description 2.4 GHz
band
5GHz
band
942 110-
001
BAT-ANT-N-
3AGN-IP67
Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Ja Ja
942 046-
001
BAT-ANT-
RSMA-2AGN-
R
Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and
5 GHz band
Ja Ja
943 981-
004
BAT-ANT-N-
6ABG-IP65
Hemispherical
antenna for
2.4 GHz band and 5
GHz band
Ja Ja
943 981-
012
BAT-ANT-N-
MiMoDB-5N-
IP65
Omni-directional
dual-band antenna
for MiMo for the
2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
bands
Ja Ja
943 981-
009
BAT-ANT-N-
8G-DS-IP65
Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 2.4 GHz band,
linear
Ja Nein
943 981-
010
BAT-ANT-N-
9A-DS-IP65
Polarization-
diversity antenna
for 5 GHz band,
linear
Nein Ja
943 981-
002
BAT-ANT-N-
6G-IP65
Omnidirectional
antenna for
2.4 GHz band
Ja Nein

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restricted to indoor usage.
943 981-
003
BAT-ANT-N-
5A-IP65
Omnidirectional
antenna for
5 GHz band
Nein Ja
943 981-
013
BAT-ANT-N-
MiMo5-9N-
IP65
Sectoral
MiMoantenna for
5 GHz band
Nein Ja
Permitted band of
operation
Art.-No Antennas
operating
with this
device model:
Description 2.4 GHz
band
5GHz
band