Parsec Technologies BELGIAN SHEPHERD User manual

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BELGIAN SHEPHERD
Installation Instructions
The Belgian Shepherd 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 Belgian
Shepherd PRO Series antennas are IP67- rated antennas
and perfect for mobile and xed wireless applications.
Selecting Mounting Location
Importance of Mounting on a Flat Surface
Selecting the Mounting Option
- For best performance it is important that the antenna be mounted on a conductive panel.
- Select the mounting location such that it is 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 there is enough clearance under the panel and there is no cross braces or double skin panel under the
mounting location.
- Measure to check for central position if applicable.
- Remove the headliner under the marked location to avoid damaging it.
A clean, at, and level surface is recommended to install the antenna to properly seal the gap between the antenna
and mounting surface. If the antenna must be mounted on a curved or a ridged surface use the appropriate Parsec
gaskets for mounting the antenna. (sold separately).
- Roof Mount (Included)
Belgian Shepherd PRO series antennas can be mounted on an
automobile roof or any at surface using the hardware provided with it.
(Figure 1)
- Magnetic Mount (Not Included)
For temporary use. Belgian Shepherd PRO series antennas can be
mounted on any ferrous metal surface using magnetic mount brackets.
(Figure 2)
PTA0341 – Gasket for mounting antennas on Ford Explorer 2020.
PTA0342 – Gasket for mounting antenna on curved surfaces (Dodge Charger, etc..).
Mounting Preparation

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
Star 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.
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.
For best MIMO performance use the following in pairs:
LTE1 & LTE2
LTE3 & LTE4
WIFI 1 & WIFI 2
WIFI 3 & WIFI 4
Cable Connection Instructions
Note: SMA connectors have a maximum torque of 3-5 inch lbs.
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Last Revised: 3.9.2021