Honeywell home Alarmnet cell-ant3dbpk User manual

AlarmNet CELL-ANT3dBPK Remote Weatherproof Antenna Kit

Installation Guide

General

CELL-ANT3dB supports 14 global cellular frequency bands for 4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and CDMA. It should be used on

installations where the antenna must be mounted at some distance from the communicator.

CELL-ANT3dB is rated for outdoor installations but can also be mounted in attics, plenums and other indoor spaces. The

spoked ground plane reduces the effects of ice and rain on antenna performance while maintaining the antenna’s low profile.

Signal Strength

For reliable service, the communication module should only be installed in locations where there is satisfactory signal strength.

The signal strength (green) LED lights steady to indicate satisfactory signal strength.

The signal strength value measured in dBm can be viewed on the 7720P Programming Tool, by using the shift <E> command.

dBm is displayed as a negative value on the 7720P. A value closer to 0 represents a stronger signal.

i.e., Signal strength of -60 dBm is stronger than that of -100 dBm.

Installation Guidelines

Use these guidelines you can maximize the performance of the communication module.

•Find the best coverage before final mounting by moving to several locations while monitoring the signal strength.

•The best signal strength can usually be found at the highest point in the building on an exterior wall. Avoid the basement.

•Do not mount the module on or near large metal objects such as steel I-beams, HVAC ducts, etc.

If consistent signal strength cannot be found with the internal antenna, an external antenna should be used.

External Antenna

The antenna is an exterior weatherproof antenna that can be mounted up to 50 feet away from the radio when the proper coax

cable is used. Refer to Table 1 for coax cable selection. Install the antenna as follows:

1. Measure and record the communication modules signal strength using the internal antenna for reference.

2. Disconnect all power from the unit including the battery.

3. Remove plastic plug from the SMA mounting hole on top of the communication module housing and insert the SMA

end of the adapter cable. Secure the SMA connector with the included nut.

4. Plug the u.FL connector on the other end of the adapter cable into the communication module’s external antenna

port and route cable as shown.

5. Attach the antenna to the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 1.

6. Find a suitable location so that the antenna will be mounted vertically. The best antenna location is usually at the

highest point in the building.

•Avoid the basement.

•Avoid mounting on or near large metal objects.

7. Route the coax cable and make all required connections.

8. Restore power to the unit and check that the minimum signal strength (green) LED lights steady and compare the

new value to the value recorded in Step 1.

9. Adjust the location of the antenna if needed until the minimum signal strength LED lights steady green.

10. Permanently mount the antenna vertically using the hardware as shown. The included silicon rubber tape is used to

waterproof the antenna connection.

Figure 1 – CELL-ANT3dB Remote, Weatherproof Antenna

(LTE-X series shown; see CELL-EXT Cable Assembly Installation Guide for connecting to other communicators [ex. GSMV4G])

LTE-X Series Communication Module

1. Slip the Antenna Cable Removal Tool (p/n 700-03513) under RF

Cable connector as shown.

PLEASE: (1) DO NOT use the tool to pry the connector

loose. Instead, pull directly upward, perpendicular to the

circuit board. Do not pull on the cable. (2) USE CAUTION

not to damage the adjacent components when inserting

the Antenna Cable Removal Tool.

2. Pull directly upwards until the connector detaches from the

module’s receptacle as shown in Detail A. (This cable is no longer

needed.)

3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to disconnect the cable from the

communicator module. (This cable is no longer needed.)

Table 1: CELL-ANT3dB Antenna Kits

Kit Part No.

CELL3dB50KT

WA7626-CA, 7626-50HC

CELL3dB25KT

WA7626-CA, 7626-25HC

CELL3dBKT

WA7626-CA

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EXTERNAL ANTENNAS

If an external cellular radio antenna is used, the antenna may be

installed or replaced ONLY by a professional installer.

Specifications:

Frequency & Cellular Bands Supported:

698 - 960 MHz, Bands: 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19,

20, 26, 27, 28, 29, 67, 68, 85

1710 - 2700 MHz, Bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 25, 30, 65,

66, 69, 70

Cellular Networks: LTE, WCDMA, GSM

Peak Gain: 3dBi

Maximum power: 30W

Nominal impedance: 50 ohms

Pattern: Omni Directional

Termination: N Female

Operating Temperature: -22° to 158°F (-30ºC to 70ºC)

Fully Weatherproof for Outdoor Application

Dimensions: 1.05” x 11.8”

VSWR: <3:1

Random Material: Fiberglass, White

Polarization: Vertical

RF Exposure

Warning – The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 7.8 in (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-

located or operated in conjunction with any other transmitter except in accordance with FCC and ISED multi-transmitter product procedures.

Mise en Garde

Exposition aux Fréquences Radio: La/les antenne(s) utilisée(s) pour cet émetteur doit/doivent être installée(s) à une distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm

(7,8 pouces) de toute personne et ne pas être située(s) ni fonctionner parallèlement à tout autre transmetteur ou antenne, excepté en conformité avec les

procédures de produit multi transmetteur FCC et ISED.

IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT EXTERNAL ANTENNAS