Poynting XPOL-2 User manual

Version: 3.0
Making wireless happen
XPOL-2 - 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: 3.0 3
Index
1. Packing Check List 4
2. Tools Required 6
3. Introduction 7
4. Antenna Alignment 8
5. Antenna Mounting 9
Precautions
6. Cable Routing 9
7. Safety 10

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Packing Check List
Item Description Quantity
1. A-XPOL-0002-V2
Antenna Only
1
2. M6x60mm U-Bolt ss 1
3. Econo Bracket ss 1
4. M6 Nuts ss 2
5. M6x12mm Bolts ss 4
6. M6 Washers ss 6
7. Z-Bracket 1
8. Backing Plate 1
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The appearance of each component
Antenna Unit
M6x60mm U-Bolt ss
Econo Bracket ss
M6 Nuts, Bolts and Washers
Z-Bracket

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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

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Introduction
3
XPOL-2 is a unique pole mountable, high gain,
CPE antenna. It can be mounted outdoors on
a pole of up to 50mm in diameter.
Follow the instructions below for installation.
Mounting Congurations:
1. Pole Mounting
• Lay the antenna out at the installation site
and assemble the antenna on the ground.
• Place the pipe clamp through the bracket as
shown below.
• Next place the cable clamp around the pole
and tighten the screw on the cable clamp
until the bracket 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.

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Antenna Alignment
4
• To optimise the antenna alignment, rotate the
antenna left and right in 15° increments until you
get the best signal strength reading. Lock the
antenna down at the position where you get the
best signal strength.
Note: When rotating the antenna, be sure to let go of
the antenna as this may give inaccurate readings.
Antenna Alignment
4
• Use appropriate equipment (signal meter or
App) to locate the nearest cellular tower in your
location as well as the greatest signal strength
for the antenna to draw upon.
• Once you have located the tower, point the
main center beam of your antenna in the gener-
al direction of the cell tower.
Note: Recommended beam width is 120°
Back of
Antenna
Front of
Antenna

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Antenna Mounting Precautions
5
• 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
• If the antenna is mounted on a pole,
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 connectors 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.
Cable Routing
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Safety
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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.
• 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.