extronics iANT101 User manual

Operating Manual
iANT100, iANT101

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Contents
1Introduction.......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Antenna Profile.............................................................................................. 4
2Safety Information and Notes.............................................................................. 5
2.1 Storage of this Manual................................................................................... 5
2.2 Special Conditions for Safe Use.................................................................... 5
2.2.1 ATEX/IECEx ........................................................................................... 5
2.3 List of Notes .................................................................................................. 5
3General information............................................................................................. 7
3.1 Installation and Function................................................................................ 7
3.1.1 Parts Enclosed........................................................................................ 7
3.1.2 Antenna Installation Recommendations.................................................. 7
3.2 Optional Accessories..................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 iANTMB01............................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 iANTMB02............................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 iANTMB03............................................................................................... 9
3.2.4 iANTMB04............................................................................................. 10
3.2.5 iANTMB05............................................................................................. 10
3.2.6 iANTMB06............................................................................................. 11
4Technical Specification...................................................................................... 12
4.1 Antenna polar patterns and VSWR Plots..................................................... 12
4.1.1 iANT100/101 2.4 GHz/5 GHz................................................................ 12
4.1.2 iANT100 GSM Quad Band.................................................................... 13
4.1.3 iANT101 437/458.5/466MHz................................................................. 14
4.2 iANT100 Specifications .............................................................................. 15
4.3 iANT100 Cable Loss.................................................................................... 16
4.4 iANT101 Specifications ............................................................................... 16
4.5 iANT101 Cable Loss.................................................................................... 17
5Intended Purpose Usage................................................................................... 18
5.1 Transportation and Storage......................................................................... 18
5.2 Cleaning and Maintenance.......................................................................... 18
6Fitting of Exd Antenna Cable Gland on iANT100 .............................................. 19
7Type Codes....................................................................................................... 23
7.1 iANT100 ...................................................................................................... 23
7.2 iANT101 ...................................................................................................... 24
8EC Declaration of Conformity............................................................................ 25
9ATEX & IECEx CERTIFICATION...................................................................... 27
10 Warranty Information ...................................................................................... 34

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1 Introduction
1.1 Antenna Profile
The iANT100 and iANT101 are increased safety antennas and have been
designed and approved by ATEX and IECEx for use in Zone 1 / 21 & Zone 2/22
Hazardous Area Environments.
The iANT100 and iANT101 are optimised for use in WLAN installations in the 2.4GHz
and 5 GHz spectrums for IEEE802.11 a/b/g wireless networks or 2.4GHz and 5GHz
wireless MESH Ethernet networks.
These devices can be used with explosion proof Access Points such as the Extronics
iWAP101 iWAP103 or an Access Point installed in a safe area and just the antenna
installed in the hazardous area.
The units are explosion protected in accordance with IEC 60079-0:2007-10 edition 5,
IEC 60079-31:2008 edition 1, IEC60079-7:2006-07 edition 4, EN 60079-0:2009, EN
60079-7:2007.
The device is certified as:
II 2 GD
Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta= -40°C to 60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66.
It can operate in areas classified as Zone 1, gas and dust with a temperature class of
T6 with a maximum temperature of 60oC
The minimum permissible ambient temperature is -40oC
The maximum permissible ambient temperature is 60oC

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2 Safety Information and Notes
2.1 Storage of this Manual
Keep this user manual safe and in the vicinity of the antenna. All persons who have to work
on or with the controller should be advised on where the manual is stored.
2.2 Special Conditions for Safe Use
2.2.1 ATEX/IECEx
•If terminated in the hazardous area, the flying lead shall be installed in an
appropriately-certified enclosure. An example would be termination inside a
flameproof enclosure via a suitable certified flameproof gland.
•The threshold power of the antenna shall be limited to 2 (two) watts when the
antenna gain is taken into account. Programmable or software control
intended for setting by the user is not permitted.
2.3 List of Notes
The notes supplied in this chapter provide information on the following.
•Danger / Warning.
oPossible hazard to life or health.
•Caution
oPossible damage to property.
•Important
oPossible damage to the device, or associated equipment.
•Information
oNotes on the optimum use of the device
Warning! The iANT100/iANT101 enclosure is an electrostatic charging hazard;
clean only with a damp cloth
Important The iANT100/iANT101 may be used in zones 1 and 2 with flammable
gases and vapours with apparatus groups IIA, IIB & IIC and with all
temperature classes.
Important The iANT100/iANT101 may also be used in zones 21 and 22 with all
flammable dusts compatible with the maximum surface temperature of
60C. The appropriate safety margin should be applied
Important The iANT100/iANT101 is only certified for use in ambient temperatures in
the range -40oC to +60oC and should not be used outside this range

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Important The equipment has not been assessed as a safety-related device (as
referred to by Directive 94/9/EC Annex II, clause 1.5
Important Installation of this equipment shall be carried out by suitably trained
personnel in accordance with the applicable code of practice (EN 60079-
14).
Important If terminated in the hazardous area, the flying lead shall be installed in an
appropriately-certified enclosure. An example would be termination
inside a flameproof enclosure via a suitable certified flameproof gland.
Important The iANT100/iANT101 and associated wiring should be periodically
inspected for damage, in accordance with the applicable code of practice
(EN 60079-17)
Important Repair of the iANT shall only be carried out by the manufacturer:
The antenna contains no user-serviceable parts
Warning The maximum radiated power shall not exceed 2 W EIRP

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3 General information
3.1 Installation and Function
3.1.1 Parts Enclosed
iANT100
•1 x Antenna with 1mtr / 5mtr cable
•1 x M6 x 10 slotted machine screw
•1 x M6 lock washer
•1 x Antenna Bracket
•2 x 1 ¼” x 8 Wood Screws
•2 x 6mm red rawl plugs
•2 x self adhesive nylon blocks
•2 x cable ties
iANT101
•1 x Antenna with Cable as Ordered
•1 x Antenna Pipe Mounting Bracket
If any Part is damaged or missing, contact Extronics Ltd
Warning Ensure that the M6 screw used to affix the iANT100 antenna does not
protrude more than 10mm into the antenna through the attachment
bracket. Protrusion greater than 10mm will cause damage to the
antenna.
3.1.2 Antenna Installation Recommendations
It is recommended that the antennas be mounted at least 204mm (8") away from any
metal objects e.g. metal clad walls or girders.
The antennas should be mounted at least 600mm (24") apart for optimal
performance, but will perform well closer together.
Information The iANT100 has optional brackets which allow the antenna to be
mounted directly to Extronics Range of hazardous area access points
Information The iANT101 is supplied with a pipe mounting bracket
Information It is impossible for the straight or right-angled N-type connector fitted to
the iANT100 to pass through an M20 gland entry. Either a larger entry
(for example an M25) should be used, or the connector should be fitted
after gland installation. Select either the gland reducer option or the
connector supplied separately option for the iANT100 as appropriate.
Information It is impossible for the straight N-type connector fitted to the iANT101 to
pass through an M20 gland entry. Either a larger entry (for example an
M25) should be used, or the connector should be fitted after gland
installation. Select either the gland reducer option or the connector
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Information It is impossible for the right-angled N-type connector fitted to the
iANT101 to pass through an M25 gland entry. Either a larger entry (for
example an M30) should be used, or the connector should be fitted after
gland installation. Select either the connector supplied separately option
for the iANT101, or use a larger entry as appropriate.
3.2 Optional Accessories
3.2.1 iANTMB01
316L stainless steel wall mount bracket assembly for iANT101 antenna.
This bracket is fitted away from the iWAP enclosure.

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3.2.2 iANTMB02
316L stainless steel bracket kit, 365mm length, for two iANT100 antennas.
This bracket can be fitted onto or away from the iWAP enclosure.
3.2.3 iANTMB03
316L stainless steel wall mount bracket kit for iANT100 antenna.
This bracket is fitted away from the iWAP enclosure.

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3.2.4 iANTMB04
316L stainless steel ceiling mount bracket kit for iANT100 antenna.
This bracket is fitted away from the iWAP enclosure.
3.2.5 iANTMB05
316L stainless steel bracket kit, 365mm length, for three iANT100 antennas.
This bracket can be fitted onto or away from the iWAP enclosure.

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3.2.6 iANTMB06
316L stainless steel bracket kit, 430mm length, for three iANT100 antennas.
This bracket can be fitted onto or away from the iWAP enclosure.

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4 Technical Specification
4.1 Antenna polar patterns and VSWR Plots
4.1.1 iANT100/101 2.4 GHz/5 GHz
iANT100/101 2.4GHz E Plane Pattern Vertical Free
Space 3dB Beam-Width Approx 34
iANT100/101 2.4 GHz H-Plane Pattern Vertical Free
Space Omni-Directional
iANT100/101 5 GHz E Plane Pattern Vertical Free Space
3dB Beam-Width Approx 16
iANT100/101 5 GHz H-Plane Pattern Vertical Free
Space Omni-Directional

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iANT100/101 2.4GHz VSWR Plot
<1.8:1 2350—2550 MHz
iANT100/101 5GHz VSWR
<2:1 5000—6000 MHz
4.1.2 iANT100 GSM Quad Band
iANT100 GSM Quad Band E Plane Pattern
Vertical Free Space Beam-Width Approx 80
iANT100 GSM Quad Band H-Plane Pattern Vertical Free
Space Omni-Directional

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iANT100 GSM Quad Band VSWR Plot
<2:1 1750-1850MHz
iANT100 GSM Quad Band VSWR Plot
<2:1 860- 940 MHz
4.1.3 iANT101 437/458.5/466MHz
iANT101 437/458.5/466MHz
E Plane Pattern
Vertical Free Space Beam-Width Approx 80
iANT101 437/458.5/466MHz
H-Plane Pattern Vertical Free Space
Omni-Directional

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4.2 iANT100 Specifications
Parameter
iANT100-24
iANT100-58
iANT100-GSM-QB
Power
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold power
must not exceed 2W EIRP when
taking antenna gain into account.
Software RF Power control settable by
the user is not permitted
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold power
must not exceed 2W EIRP when
taking antenna gain into account.
Software RF Power control settable by
the user is not permitted
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold power must
not exceed 2W EIRP when taking
antenna gain into account. Software RF
Power control settable by the user is
not permitted
Dimensions
210mm Length, 38mm Diameter
210mm Length, 38mm Diameter
210mm Length, 38mm Diameter
Weight
365g
365g
365g
Connections
Straight Reverse Polarity BNC
(Other connector types available on
request)
Straight Reverse Polarity BNC
(Other connector types available on
request)
Straight Reverse Polarity SMA
(Other connector types available on
request)
Cable Sealed
Lead Length
Supplied as 5 metre as standard,
other lengths on request
Supplied as 5 metre as standard,
other lengths on request
Supplied as 5 metre as standard, other
lengths on request
Frequency
2300 –2500MHz
5150—5875MHz
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
Bandwidth
+/- 100MHz
Bands A, B and C
Impedance
50 Ohms
50 Ohms
50 Ohms
Return Loss
Better than –12 dB over bandwidth
Better than –12 dB over bandwidth
Better than -12dB over bandwidth
Gain
5 dBi
8 dBi
2 dBi
Horizontal
Radiation
Pattern
Omni Directional
Omni Directional
Omni Directional
Vertical 3dB
Beam-width
Approx 34o
Approx 16o
Approx 80o
Radiating
Element
Brass tubing, copper plated steel rod
PCB and Brass tubing.
PCB
Ambient
Temperature
-40C to 60C
-40C to 60C
-40C to +60C
IP Rating
IP66
IP66
IP66
Certification
Number
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
ATEX
Certification
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to
+60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to
+60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to
+60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
IECEx
Certification
Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to
+60°C)Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to
+60°C)Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
Ex e IIC T6 Gb (Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66

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4.3 iANT100 Cable Loss
Cable length
900MHz
1800MHz
2GHz
2.5GHz
5GHz
5.8GHz
1m
0.36dB
0.53dB
0.55dB
0.62dB
0.91dB
0.98dB
3m
1.07dB
1.58dB
1.66dB
1.87dB
2.72dB
2.94dB
5m
1.78dB
2.63dB
2.77dB
3.12dB
4.53dB
4.91dB
8m
2.84dB
4.20dB
4.43dB
4.99dB
7.24dB
7.85dB
10m
3.55dB
5.25dB
5.54dB
6.24dB
9.10dB
9.81dB
4.4 iANT101 Specifications
iANT101 2.4GHz
iANT101 5GHz
iANT101 437/458.5/466MHz
Power
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold
power must not exceed 2W EIRP
when taking antenna gain into
account. Software RF Power
control settable by the user is
not permitted
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold power
must not exceed 2W EIRP when
taking antenna gain into account.
Software RF Power control settable
by the user is not permitted
Max power 1 Watt continuous
ATEX: Maximum threshold power must
not exceed 2W EIRP when taking
antenna gain into account. Software RF
Power control settable by the user is
not permitted
Dimensions
250mm Length, 38mm Diameter
250mm Length, 38mm Diameter
330mm Length, 38mm Diameter
Weight
480g Not including Cable
480g Not including Cable
510g Not including Cable
Connections
Please Specify with Order
Please Specify with Order
Please Specify with Order
Frequency
2300 - 2500MHz
5150 - 5875MHz
437/458.5 MHz/466MHz
Bandwidth
+/- 100MHz
Suitable for Bands A, B and C
+/- 3MHz
Impedance
50 Ohms
50 Ohms
50 Ohms
Return Loss
Better than –12 dB over
bandwidth
Better than –12 dB over bandwidth
Better than –14 dB over bandwidth
Gain
5 dBi @ 2.4 GHz
8 dBi @ 5.8 GHz
0dBi @ 437/458.5/466MHz
Horizontal
Radiation Pattern
Omni-directional
Omni-directional
Omni-directional
Vertical 3dB
Beam-width
Approx 34o
Approx 16o
Approx 80o
Radiator Element
Brass tubing, copper plated steel
rod
PCB and Brass Rod
Brass Tubing & Helical Element
Ambient
Temperature
-40C to 60C
-40C to 60C
-40C to 60C
IP Rating
IP66
IP66
IP66
Certification
Number
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
Sira 11ATEX3100X
IECEx SIR 11.0045X
ATEX Certification
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
II 2GD Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66

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IECEx
Certification
Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
Ex e IIC T6 Gb
(Ta = -40°C to +60°C)
Ex t IIIC T85°C Db IP66
Cable Type
LMR-400-FR
Non-halogen to IEC60754
Low smoke to IEC61034
Flame-retardant to
IEC332-1 + 3
LMR-400-FR
Non-halogen to IEC60754
Low smoke to IEC61034
Flame-retardant to
IEC332-1 + 3
LMR-400-FR
Non-halogen to IEC60754
Low smoke to IEC61034
Flame-retardant to
IEC332-1 + 3
Mounting
Antenna supplied with
galvanised steel pipe mounting
bracket for 38mm pipe.
Optional 316L stainless steel
wall mounting bracket also
available
Antenna supplied with galvanised
steel pipe mounting bracket for
38mm pipe.
Optional 316L stainless steel wall
mounting bracket also available
Antenna supplied with galvanised steel
pipe mounting bracket for 38mm pipe.
Optional 316L stainless steel wall
mounting bracket also available
4.5 iANT101 Cable Loss
Cable length
437/458.5/466MHz
2.4GHz
5.8GHz
1m
0.10dB
0.22dB
0.36dB
2m
0.20dB
0.44dB
0.72dB
5m
0.40dB
1.10dB
1.80dB
10m
0.90dB
2.20dB
3.60dB
15m
1.30dB
3.30dB
5.40dB
20m
1.80dB
4.40dB
7.20dB
30m
2.70dB
6.60dB
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5 Intended Purpose Usage
5.1 Transportation and Storage
All iANT devices must be so transported and stored that they are not subjected to
any excessive mechanical stresses.
5.2 Cleaning and Maintenance
The iANT and all its components require no maintenance and are self-monitoring. All
work on the iANT100 or iANT101 by personnel who are not expressly qualified for
such activities will cause the Ex approval and the guarantee to become void.
Warning! The iANT100 and iANT101 enclosures are an electrostatic charging
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6 Fitting of Exd Antenna Cable Gland on
iANT100
These instructions are intended only for when the iANT100 is to be used with the
iWAP range of enclosures For full installation instructions also refer to Peppers CR-
UB assembly instructions . Contact Extronics for fitting instructions for iANT101
glands.
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
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Figure 6
Figure 7