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This chapter describes the technical specifications and installation instructions for the Cisco WPAN dipole antenna. The antenna is a single-port antenna designed to cover the 902 - 928 MHz ISM band.
The antenna supports the following Cisco Industrial Integrated Services Routers:
The Cisco WPAN Dipole antenna (ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N) has the following features:
Figure 13-1 shows the Antenna Assembly.
Figure 13-1 Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna
This section contains the following:
The following are the Radio Frequency (RF) antenna specifications for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
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The following diagrams illustrate the radiation patterns for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
Figure 13-2 Radiation Pattern — Vertical Plane
Figure 13-3 Radiation Pattern — Horizontal Plane
The following are the Environmental and Mechanical Specifications for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
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Warning Avoid using or servicing any equipment that has outdoor connections during an electrical storm.
There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Statement 1088
Warning Do not work on the system, or connect or disconnect cables, during periods of lightning activity. Statement 1001
Warning Do not locate the outdoor antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052
Warning This equipment must be grounded. Never defeat the ground conductor or operate the equipment in the absence of a suitably installed ground conductor. Contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or an electrician if you are uncertain that suitable grounding is available. Statement 1024
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning To report a gas leak, do not use a telephone in the vicinity of the leak. Statement 1039
Warning This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Warning This product is not intended to be directly connected to the Cable Distribution System. Additional regulatory compliance and legal requirements may apply for direct connection to the Cable Distribution System. This product may connect to the Cable Distribution System ONLY through a device that is approved for direct connection. Statement 1078
Warning Installation of this antenna near power lines is dangerous. For your safety, follow the installation directions.
Each year hundreds of people are killed or injured when attempting to install an antenna. In many of these cases, the victim was aware of the danger of electrocution, but did not take adequate steps to avoid the hazard.
For your safety, and to help you achieve a good installation, please read and follow these safety precautions. They may save your life!
For your safety, read and follow these safety precautions.
No tools are required to install the antenna. This does not include the tools and equipment required to install the router or to assemble the tower, mast, or other structure you intend to mount the router and antenna on.
Follow these instructions to mount the antenna.
Note Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the frequency increases, resulting in signal loss. If a cable is used it should be kept as short as possible because cable length also determines the amount of signal loss—the longer the cable length or run, the greater the loss.
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