DH Wireless Solutions MAST User manual

The MAST is a rapidly-deployable cellular antenna solution, designed in a rugged, rolling case for easy transportation.
The MAST kit includes marine-grade directional and omni-directional antennas that securely mount to a sturdy,
adjustable-height, tripod base. With its rugged design, portability, and ease of deployment, the MAST is an excellent
external tripod antenna solution for temporary deployments.
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8.14.15.7.
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4. 5.
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Enhanced view of
extension mechanism
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Components
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1. Tripod
a. Tripod Leg Spikes
2. Omni-directional antenna
3. Directional antenna
a. Directional antenna mount
4. 30' Cable Extension (Omni Directional Antenna)
5. 50' Cable Extension (Directional Antenna)
6. Antenna Mount
a. Antenna Mount Retention Knob
7. Tether Ring Disc
8. Tie Down Cords with Tether hooks - 3 (in accessory bag)
9. Antenna Column Retention Knob
10. Antenna Column
11. Elevating Column Retention Knob
12. Elevating Column Crank
13. Tripod Elevating Column
14. Tie Down Stakes - 4 (in accessory bag)
15. Reusable Beaded Cable Ties – 3 (in accessory bag)
Deployment instructions on next page.
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ASSEMBLY GUIDE

To Deploy:
ASSEMBLY GUIDE
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1. Remove Tripod Assembly (1)
a. Extend leg segments by pulling up cam levers – Press levers back into
place when fully extended
2. Select Antenna to be used
a. Omni Directional (2) – Most commonly used
b. Directional Antenna (3) – To be used only when carrier tower location is
known and clear line of sight can be accomplished without any barriers
between user’s location and carrier tower.
i. Unscrew Knobs located in the back of the antenna and place
them through the mount holes on Directional Antenna Mount (3a)
3. Based on antenna selected, terminate correlating Coax Extension Cable to
antenna
a. Omni-Directional Antenna utilizes 30' SMA-Female to SMA-Male (4)
b. Directional Antenna utilizes 50' N-Male to SMA-Male extension cable (5)
4. Locate the Antenna Mount (6) and the Tether Ring Disc (7).
a. Loosen Antenna Mount Retention Knob (6a) and remove Antenna Mount
(6)
b. Place the Tether Ring Disc onto the Tripod Head/Antenna Mount by
placing it over the threaded stud
5. Screw Disc/Mount Assembly into the bottom of the antenna mount you are
using.
6. Return Antenna Mount back into Tripod and tighten Antenna Mount Retention
Knob (6a).
7. Locate three Tie Down Cords (8) and place the tie down tether hooks (opposite
side of pulley system) through the holes on the Tether Ring Disc (7).
8. Loosen the Antenna Column Retention Knob (9), pull Antenna Column (10)
upwards until fully extended, re-tighten Antenna Column Retention Knob.
9. Loosen Elevating Column Retention Knob (11). Turn Elevating Column Crank (12)
clockwise to extend the Tripod Elevating Column (13) to its full elevation; re-
tighten Elevating Column Retention Knob (11).
10. If on soft terrain, step on each of the Tripod Leg Spikes (1a) to firmly seat the
tripod.
11. Tie Down Stakes (14)
a. Screw or pound Tie Down Stakes into the ground in a circle around the
tripod base 2-3 feet from the tripod legs.
b. Attach the Tie Down Cord (8) tension hooks to each of the stake eyes
(14).
c. Adjust tension until cord is taught
12. Reusable Beaded Cable Ties (15)
a. Optional cable tie to secure antenna cable to tripod column to decrease
movement of cable and strain on adapter termination(s)
13. Terminate Coax Extension Cable (4 or 5) to cellular hardware (MPA; Cellular
Router/Modem) to help improve signal availability in the field.
Enhanced view of
extension mechanism
(in collapsed position)
1.
2.
9.
6a.
6.
11.
12.
3a.
3.
10.
13.
1a.
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Additional product parts on previous page.
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