RFI LPDA7030-11-10SMA User manual

MULTI-BAND LOG PERIODIC ANTENNA
(700-1000/1500-3000 MHz)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Model: LPDA7030-11-10SMA
INS-41026-1
rfi.com.au

INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this RFI log periodic antenna. It is a high gain multi-band directional antenna covering all
international cellular, mobile and wireless bands including 3G850/GSM900/GSM1800/3G2100/LTE as well as 2.3-
2.7GHz licensed and unlicensed data bands. It is designed to provide extra signal strength and hence faster speed
to your wireless broadband service or mobile phone.
IMPORTANT: For maximum signal, we recommend external mounting to reduce signal losses caused
by building structures etc.
CONTENTS
Before assembling and installing your antenna, please check that the kit includes all the following components.
- Log periodic antenna with 10 meters cable terminated with male SMA connector.
- Mounting bracket kit.
- Strip of weather proofing tape.
Mounting bracket kit containing:
2 x Econo-bracket 2 x U-Bolt (SS) M6 x60x90mm 4 x M6 Nuts (SS) & 4 x M6 Screws (SS)
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
Mounting Location
To get optimum performance from the antenna it should be pointed towards the strongest available network signal
(base station). Choose a suitable location on the building to mount the antenna so that it is clear of any obstructions
when pointed towards the strongest base station.
- Connect the antenna to your data card or modem. The antenna comes ready to connect to devices
using an SMA type connector. For devices using other connector types, a patch lead to connect the
antenna (SMA) to the device (phone or data card) will be required (not included). Please contact your
retail or network provider for availability.
IMPORTANT: Some data cards or modems will only detect the connection of an external antenna on power up.

- Connect the data card or modem to your computer and follow the manufactures instructions to open the
management software so that the screen shows the received signal strength. You may need to turn off your
system and power up again after you have connected the antenna.
- Once you have connected to the network, check the signal strength* indicator on your
computer.
- Place the antenna in your selected location and rotate it in 15-20 degree increments. In each position,
check & record your signal strength. You may need to wait for up to a minute for the signal strength
indicator to update.
- When you find the best signal strength, mount the antenna facing in this direction.
Your network provider(or retail outlet) should be able to provide you with details of your nearest base station.
*NOTE: Signal strength may be displayed either graphically with bars where more bars mean stronger sig-
nal strength or as a signal level value in dBm where the closer to 0 (zero), the better. For example, a signal
level of -75dBm is better than a signal level of -85dBm.
INSTALLING THE ANTENNA
The antenna is supplied with 2 mounting options. The included pole mount bracket allows for the antenna to be
mounted on a typical television antenna type hockey stick mount (or any other vertical pole) to allow for full 360 de-
gree rotation (note the antenna should be mounted on the side of the house closest to the base station OR above
the level of the roof so that it has a clear view of the closest base station.
MOUNTING THE ANTENNA
Dual U bolt mounting – fixes the antenna’s boom 90 degrees to the mounting pole.
1. Assemble the brackets on the mast as shown in the exploded diagram and tighten nuts finger tight.
2. Align the antenna in the direction of the base station.
3. Fasten nuts on U bolts with 10mm wrench/spanner, but do not over tighten.
4. Be sure to provide strain relief for the cable by securing it the mounting structure (pole) near the antenna
using a cable-tie or suitable tape (not provided).

COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
If you have not already done so, you can connect the cable to the antenna and your data device. Seal the connec-
tion with supplied self-amalgamating tape to ensure no water ingress.
You may now adjust both the direction and the angle of the antenna (only if single U bolt mounting is chosen.) to
fine tune the alignment of the antenna to receive maximum signal (see Mounting Section).
Please check the following on completion of the installation:
- Ensure all cable connections are tight.
- Ensure all screws / nuts are tight.
- Ensure the cable between the antenna and the device has been routed in a safe manner and is not a
future hazard around the home or workplace
- Ensure the exposed cable junction at the bottom of the antenna has been wrapped with the included
weatherproofing tape.
IMPORTANT: For maximum signal, we recommend external mounting to reduce signal losses caused
by building structures etc.
Single U bolt mounting- allows for vertical tilting of the antenna.
1. Assemble the bracket on the mast as shown in the exploded diagram and tighten nuts finger tight.
2. Align the antenna in the direction of the base station in both vertical and horizontal position.
3. Fasten nuts on U bolt with 10mm wrench/spanner, but do not over tighten.
4. Be sure to provide strain relief for the cable by securing it the mounting structure (pole) near the antenna
using a cable-tie or suitable tape (not provided).
5. The single U bolt mounting allows the antenna to be adjusted in the vertical plane by approximately
26 degrees up and down from the horizontal position.