Parsec Antennas K9 User manual

REQUIRED TOOLS
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Hammer / Rubber Mallet
PTA0257 - 1.5 inch Star Lock Washer
Drill and 0.1 in Drill Bit
PTA0347 – Heavy Duty Hardware Kit ( Nut, Lock Washer and Flat Washer)
1.5 in Hole Saw
Phillips Screwdriver
SMA Wrench
Mounting Options
Step 1.
Step 2.
Select a mounting location where there is no obstructions within a radius of
24in. and is easily accessible.
Select one of the mounting options below, depending on your use.
- Roof Mount (Included)
K9 antennas can be mounted on an automobile roof or any at surface
using the hardware provided with it.
- Magnetic Mount (Optional Part Number: PTA0329)
For temporary use. K9 antennas can be mounted on any ferrous metal
surface using magnetic mount brackets.
- Pole Mount (Optional Part Number: PTA0149H)
Antennas can be mounted on a pole with an optional bracket. For more
information on mounting, view the pole mount instructions listed on our website.
Figure 1 Figure 2
K9
Installation Instructions
The K9 PRO Series antennas are rugged, high
performance, 5G, CAT18 (600 MHz to 6 GHz) antennas,
available with up to 4x4 MIMO LTE, up to 4x4 MIMO WiFi,
CBRS, LTE LAA, and GPS/GNSS. The K9 antennas are
IP67- rated antennas and perfect for mobile and xed
wireless applications.

Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
After selecting the location to mount the Antenna, mask the mounting location to avoid paint damage. Then mark the
hole center with ink or scribed cross hairs.
Use a center punch to make a dimple on the marked location to avoid drill bits from walking across the sheet metal.
Then use a Twist drill of diameter about 0.1” and drill a pilot hole. Then using a 1.5” diameter sheet metal hole saw, drill
the hole.
The hole saw will cut the required diameter hole with less risk of stretching and distorting the vehicle surface. Clean up
any metal shavings from the hole cutting process. (Figure 3)
Clean up any metal shavings from the hole cutting process.
FIGURE 3
Preparing the Hole

Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Lift the antenna and remove the protective backing from the underside of the antenna and place the antenna back in
the desired position. Apply downward pressure on the antenna to stick it to the panel.
To avoid the gap between the antenna and panel, it is reccomenended to use neutral cure silicon sealant around the
base of the mounting boot to fully compress the antenna to the mounting panel.
A split at washer and a split hex nut are provided in the kit for easy installation.
(Star washer is optional and not supplied.)
On the inside of the vehicle, thread the at washer over the cable, followed by star washer (if applicable) and then hex
nut. (Figure 4 & 5)
Slide the washers and nut to the threaded ange of the antenna and tighten the hex nut until antenna compresses at
with the surface of the vehicle.
(Figure 6)
Feed the coaxial cables from the antenna through the hole from the outside surface to the inside surface and thread
the entire length of the cable through the hole.
Clean debris off the vehicle surface and then mark the desired antenna orientation by placing the antenna at on the
vehicle surface.
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 4
Roof
Split Washer
Split Hex Nut
Mounting the Antenna
*** For best performance avoid bending the cable under 0.5” radius. And make sure
the antenna is mounted in correct direction and tighten the mounting hardware. And
waterproof the RF connectors using electric tape or a heat shrink tube if required.

Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Choose a mounting location. The magnetic mount can be mounted on ferromagnetic metals like iron, steel, nickel etc
but not aluminum, copper etc.
Magnetic Mount Instructions (PTA0329)
Make sure the antenna is mounted at least 18 inches or as far as possible from the other roof mounted items like
antennas, light bars etc. to avoid any de-tuning or interference issues.
Make sure all of the magnets stick rmly to the base. If the surface is a curve adjust the magnets heights using washer.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Route the cable from the antenna to the router by maintaining a minimum bend radius of 0.5in. Avoid sharp bends.
Run the cables adjacent to existing wiring.
Waterproof the RF connectors using electrical tape or a heat shrink tube, if required.
Routing the Cables

Step 1.
Step 2.
Clean the connector such that there is no dust in the
terminals.
Connect the cables from the antenna to the designated connector on the antenna as shown in the table below.
Cable Connection Instructions
Note: SMA connectors have a maximum torque of 3-5 inch lbs.
For best MIMO performance use
the following in pairs:
LTE 1 & LTE 4
LTE 2 & LTE 3
WIFI 1 & WIFI 2
WIFI 3 & WIFI 4
Not all antennas or routers have these cable leads/connectors. Only apply as needed.
S. No Cable from Antenna Connector on Router
1. LTE 1 MAIN0
2. LTE 2 MAIN 1/ MIMO 1
3. LTE 3 AUX 1/ MIMO 2
4. LTE 4 AUX 0 / DIV 0
5. GPS GPS
6. WIFI - 1 2.4/5GHz
7. WIFI - 2 2.4/5GHz
8. WIFI - 3 2.4/5GHz
9. WIFI - 4 2.4/5GHz
10. Bluetooth (optional) BT

Commission and Testing
Check Coaxial Cables
Conrm Connection to Cellular Network
Check each coaxial cable connector and conrm it can’t be easily unscrewed with two ngers. Visually inspect coaxial
cable run for proper mechanical support.
Use a cellular device’s built in diagnostics to conrm t0he RSSI is better than -75dB. Conrm the cellular connection
supports communications at required data rates.
Connect the GPS / GNNS cable to the GPS / GNNS receiver and check for satelite acquisition.
Connect the Cellular / LTE & WLAN cables or stow unused pigtails.
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Last Revised: 10.5.2022