Poynting OMNI-296 User manual

Version: 1.0
OMNI-296
User Guide
South Africa
Unit 4, N1 Industrial Park
Landmarks Ave
Samrand, 0157,
South Africa
Tel: [phone]
[email protected]
Europe
Kronstadler Straße 4,
81677 München
Germany
Tel: [phone]
Mob.: [phone]
[email protected]
www.poynting.tech

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Version: 1.0 3
Index
1. Packing Check List 4
2. Tools Required 5
3. MountingConguration 6
4. Antenna Mounting 7
Precautions
6. Cable Routing 8
7. Safety 11

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Packing Check List
Item Description Quantity
1. A-OMNI-0296
Antenna only
1
2. M4 machine screw
and washer
4
3. L-Bracket 1
4. Econo bracket
stainless steel
2
5. M6x90mm U-Bolts
stainless steel
2
6. M6 Nuts stainless
steel
4
7. M6 Flat Washers
stainless steel
4
8. Easytwallplug
and screw
4
1

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The appearance of each component
Antenna Unit
Stainless steel bracket assembly
M4 machine screw and M4 at
washers
Easy t wall plug and screw

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Tools Required
2
Tools that may be required:
6mm Masonry drill bit
Impact drilling machine
Screw driver-Cross slot/Philips
Hammer
Safety goggles
Spanner/Wrench

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MountingConguration
3
1. Pole Mounting
• Lay the antenna out at the installation site
and carefully assemble the antenna to the
L-bracket using the provided bolts.
• Next place the U-bolts around the pole
and push both the econo brackets and the
assembled L-bracket through the U-bolts.
Tighten the nuts on the U-bolt until the brack-
et is secured to the pole.
• Mount the antenna so that there is at least 1
meter of clearance in all directions around
it and unobstructed line of sight to the cell
tower’s strongest signal.
OMNI-296 is a pole and wall mountable,
omni directional antenna. It can be mounted
outdoors on a pole of up to 50mm in diameter,
or against a wall. Follow the instructions below
for installation.
M4Screws
M6Nuts&
M6Washers
M6U-Bolts
EconoBrackets

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MountingConguration
3
2. Wall Mounting
• This antenna should be mounted on a wall
usingthewallplugsasshowninthegure
below
• Strain relieve the cable to the wall with
• saddles or cable tie to the closest structure.
• Connect the end of cable to radio device
WallPlug
M4screws

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Antenna Mounting Precautions
4
• 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.
Cable Routing
6
• 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.

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Safety
7
• 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 lighting 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jewellery
or clothing is secured and tie back long
hair as they can get caught in moving
parts during installation.
6. If the antenna assemble starts to fall, get
away from it and let it fall to avoid harm
to yourself.

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Safety
7
• 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.
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.
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.