Poynting MIMO-3-V2 User manual

Version: 1.0
Making wireless happen
MIMO-3-V2
User Guide

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Index
1. Packing Check List 3
2. Tools Required 5
3. Optional Accessories 5
4. Introduction 6
5. Installation Instructions 6
6. Antenna Mounting 10
Precautions
7. Cable Routing 11
8. Safety 11

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Packing Check List
Item Description Quantity
1. A-MIMO-0003-V2
Antenna only 1
2. Adhesive Foam
Discs 1
3. M4 x 12mm Stainless
Steel Screws 6
4. Grip Extenders 5*
5. SMA(f) to RP-
SMA(m) Adapter 2*
6. 10mm Threaded
Spigot 1
7. 50mm Threaded
Spigot 1
8. Plastic Nut 1
9. Cable Clips 2
10. Spigot Seal 1
*Quantity will differ with different versions
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Packing Check List
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The appearance of each component
Antenna Unit
Adhesive Foam Discs 10mm Threaded Spigot
6x (M4 x 12mm)
Stainless Steel Screws
Plastic Nut
*SMA(f) to RP-SMA(m)
Adapter
50mm Threaded Spigot
Grip Extenders Cable Clips
Spigot Seal
*Antenna with Wi-Fi only

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Tools Required
Item
Safety goggles Drills (Pilot drill (3mm)
and Hole saw (22mm)
or step drill (4 - 22mm))
Masking tape Hand drilling machine
Centre punch Hammer
27mm spanner/
wrench
Drilling template
(Available on www.poynting.
tech/downloads)
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Optional Accessories
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Optional Accessories
1. Various Cable extensions are
available
2. Magnetic Base Kit
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Introduction
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This User Guide provides information on the installation
instructions of the MIMO-3-V2 antenna.
Threaded Spigot Mounting
Download the 1:1 drill template from
http://www.poynting.tech/downloads
• Choose the mounting location carefully and a
position at least 50cm from heat sources, with a
clear line of sight to the sky. It is recommended
that the antenna be installed at the highest
possible location on the vehicle’s roof so that
a signal can be received in a 360° radius, clear
of obstacles including parts of the vehicle’s
body and that the mounting surface is as at
as possible. The selected location must have
a conductive metallic surface area which is a
minimum of ±400x400mm to achieve optimal
performance.
• Once you have decided on the location and
checked that there are no obstructions such as
cables or channels below the mounting surface,
for the fastening nut and cables to pass through,
use the downloaded 1:1 drill template to mark
the mounting location.
• To prevent the marking tool or drill sliding off
course, use masking tape over the drilling point
to help hold the drill point in place. The masking
tape also prevents hot shavings from the drill or
hole saw which could penetrate and damage
the painted surface.
• Set the drilling machine to low speed and
carefully drill a pilot hole (Ø3mm drilling bit works
well). Use a Ø22mm metal hole saw or step drill to
open the hole to the required size.
Note: The recommended drill hole diameter for
MIMO-3-V2 is Ø22mm
• Clean the entire surface on which you plan to
mount the antenna. Cleaning is done so as not to
damage the vehicle’s paint and to ensure good
contact of the foam surface to the mounting
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Installation Instructions
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area.
• Alcohol wipes can be used to remove oil and dirt
from the surface.
• Remove the wax protection paper from the
adhesive foam seal at the base of the antenna.
• Insert the antenna cables and threaded spigot
through the drilled hole.
• Push the antenna down onto the mounting
surface and make sure the antenna is placed
straight and correctly.
• Fit the plastic nut from the inside of the mounting
platform.
• Be careful not to over tighten the nut.
• You may use the 6 x (M4 x 10mm) brass threaded
inserts to further secure the antenna. Please refer
to the drilling template for hole locations. The use
of M4 threaded rod is the preferred fastening
method.
• The 10mm Threaded Spigot should be used
to secure the antenna to a surface structure
of 10mm thickness or less. Likewise, the 50mm
Threaded Spigot should be used to secure the
antenna to a surface structure of 50mm thickness
or less.
Download the Drilling template as shown in image below
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Installation Instructions
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adhesive foam seal
M4 x 12 Stainless
steelscrews
50mm or 10mm
Threaded Spigot
Plastic Nut
Spigot seal
6x (M4 x 10mm )
Threaded Brass Inserts
Threaded Spigot Mounting
Antenna
Adhesive
foam seal
Plastic Threaded Spigot
M4x12mm
Stainless Steel Screws
Spigot Seal
Plastic Nut
Metallic Surface
RF Cable
Ø22
Recommended
Drilling hole Size

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Installation Instructions
Surface mounting
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Adhesive surface mounting
• Clean the entire surface on which you plan to
stick the antenna
• Remove Nut, spigot seal and Short spigot from
antenna
• Push the Rf cable into the groove in the plastic
base
• Secure cable with the 2 x cable clips and
4 x (M4 x 12mm) stainless steel screws
• Pull off the one side of the adhesive wax paper of
each of the 6 x adhesive foam discs
Double sided
Adhesive foam discs
Magnets
Non-slip rubber
adhesive discs
M4 x 12 Stainless steel
screws
Adhesive surface mount
M4 x 12 Stainless steel
screws
Cable clips
RF Cable
Optional magnetic base kit

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Installation Instructions
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• Place the antenna at the highest point possible
and ensure that there aren’t any surrounding
obstructions to the antenna.
• In order to avoid communication interference,
ensure that the antenna is placed at least 0.5m
away from other antennas and metal objects.
• Avoid installing the antenna near a chimney,
as the smoke and soot emitted by the chimney
can obstruct the signal level achieved by the
antenna.
• Install the antenna away from heat sources and
ammable gases.
Antenna Mounting Precautions
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Optional magnetic base kit
Antenna
Adhesive
foam seal for
Adhesive
installation
Metallic Surface or Magnetic
surface for Optional Magnet
Base kit installation
RF Cable
6 x Magnetic Discs
6 x M4 x8mm
Stainless Steel screws
Non scratch rubber
Adhesive discs

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Cable Routing
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• Avoid wrapping the cables around the pole.
Route the antenna cables straight down the
inside of the pole to avoid using extra equipment
such as cable ties.
• Use the minimum cable length required. Do
not run more cable than needed to ensure
minimum cable losses are achieved.
• Never pull on the cable connectors; pull only
on the cable ensuring the cable is not under
tension.
• The allowable cable bend radius is 30mm.
• Cover connector with insulation tape before
threading them through a hole.
Safety
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• If you are installing an antenna for the rst
time or unsure about how to install your
antenna, obtain the help of a professional
installer.
• Carefully survey the installation site before
installation to locate secure handholds,
dangerous conditions (such as power
lines and weak roofs) and the safest and
most convenient placement for ladders if
necessary.
When installing your antenna, remember:
1. Do not install near power lines as they can
electrocute you.
2. Do not install on a wet or windy day or when
lightning or thunder is in the area.
3. Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels
and protective clothing (long sleeve shirt or
jacket) and rubber gloves.
4. Avoid operating while under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
5. Make sure that any loose tting jewelry or
clothing is secured and tie back long hair as
they can get caught in moving parts during
installation.
6. If the antenna starts to fall, step away to
avoid harm.

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Safety
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CAUTION:
Antennas must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all
persons so as to comply with SAR (Specic
Absorption Rate) RF Exposure requirements.
European Waste Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC
Please ensure that old waste electricals and
electronics are recycled.
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2)
This product is fully compliant with the RoHS
2 directive.
When drilling, remember:
1. Use safety goggles when drilling the holes.
2. Avoid using bits that are dull, bent or
damaged.
3. Be aware of where your ngers are in
relation to the drill bit when using the drilling
machine (i.e., don’t drill into your hand).
4. To stop the drilling machine, let the drill
chuck come to a complete stop on its own.
Do not grasp the chuck in an attempt to
stop the drill bit.
5. Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the drill bit or cutting tool.