Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N, ANT-WPAN-Y-OUT-N Technical Specifications And Installation Instructions
Cisco WPAN Dipole Antenna
(ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N)
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 863-928 MHz frequency bands for worldwide ISM operation.
CAUTION: Read the information in Safety Warnings before installing or replacing antennas.
This chapter covers the following topics:
Antenna Overview
Technical Specifications
Installing the Antenna
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Antenna Overview
The Cisco WPAN Dipole antenna (ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N) has the following features:
863 - 928 MHz support
Omnidirectional, vertically polarized
Indoor or outdoor location
Direct chassis-mount installation
Type N male connector
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Figure 1 shows the Antenna Assembly.
Figure 1 Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna
Technical Specifications
This section contains the following:
RF Specifications
Radiation Patterns
Environmental and Mechanical Specifications
RF Specifications
The following are the Radio Frequency (RF) antenna specifications for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
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Specification Description
Antenna Type Dipole
Operating frequency range 863 to 928 MHz
Nominal impedance 50 ohms
VSWR 2.0:1 maximum
Gain 1.5 dBi maximum
3 dB beamwidth (vertical plane) 84 degrees
3 dB beamwidth (horizontal plane) 360 degrees
Polarization Linear, vertical
Radiation Pattern Omnidirectional
Maximum input power 20 Watts
Radiation Patterns
The following diagrams illustrate the radiation patterns for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
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Figure 2 Radiation Pattern — Vertical Plane
Figure 3 Radiation Pattern — Horizontal Plane
Environmental and Mechanical Specifications
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The following are the Environmental and Mechanical Specifications for the Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna:
Specification Description
Operating temperature range -40 to 185°F (-40 to 85°C)
Mount style Direct chassis or bulkhead mount
Location Outdoor
Connector Type N male
Dimensions 7.70 in. length x 1.02 in. diameter
(19.56 cm length x 2.60 cm diameter)
Weight 0.26 lbs (120 g)
Wind rating 265 km/hr (165 mph)
IP rating IP67
Radome Polyester/Fiberglass, UV resistant,
white
Material substance compliance RoHS compliant
Installing the Antenna
This section contains the following:
Contents of the Antenna Kit
Safety Warnings
Safety Instructions
Tools and Equipment Required
Mounting the Antenna
Contents of the Antenna Kit
The antenna kit contains:
1 x Cisco ANT-WPAN-OD-OUT-N Antenna
Safety Warnings
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
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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
Safety Instructions
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.
If you are installing an antenna for the first time, for your own safety as well as others, seek professional assistance. Your
Cisco sales representative can explain which mounting method to use for the size and type antenna you are about to install.
Plan your installation procedure carefully and completely before you begin.
Choose your installation site with safety performance in mind. Remember that electric power cables and telephone lines
look alike. For your safety, assume that any line is an electric power line until determined otherwise.
Call your local power company or building maintenance organization if you are unsure about cables close to your mounting
location.
When installing your antenna, do not use a metal ladder. Dress in rubber soled shoes and heels, rubber gloves, and a
long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
If an accident or emergency occurs with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.
Before you install an antenna, contact your Cisco account representative to explain which mounting method to use for the
size and type of antenna that you are about to install.
Find someone to help you—installing an antenna is often a two-person job.
Select your installation site with safety, as well as performance, in mind. Remember that electric power lines and phone
lines look alike. For your safety, assume that any overhead line can kill you.
Contact your electric power company. Tell them your plans and ask them to come look at your proposed installation.
Each person involved in an installation should be assigned to a specific task, and should know what to do and when to do
it. One person should be in charge of the operation to issue instructions and watch for signs of trouble.
If the assembly starts to drop, move away from it and let it fall. Because the antenna, mast, cable, and metal guy wires are
all excellent conductors of electrical current, even the slightest touch of any of these parts to a power line completes an
electrical path through the antenna and the installer.
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If any part of the antenna system should come in contact with a power line, do not touch it or try to remove it yourself. Call
your local power company to have it removed safely.
If an accident occurs with the power lines, call for qualified emergency help immediately.
Tools and Equipment Required
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.
Mounting the Antenna
Follow these instructions to mount the antenna.
If installing the antenna on an IR529UWP-915S/K9 or IR529UBWP-915S/K9, screw the antenna’s N male connector onto
the N female connector on the chassis. Ensure that the connection is tight. See Single Antenna Advanced Range
Extender—Direct Connect Antenna Configuration in the Cisco IR500 Series WPAN Gateway and WPAN Range Extender
Installation and Configuration Guide.
If installing the antenna to a bulkhead adapter or lightning arrestor, install the lightning arrestor or adapter to the side of the
enclosure first, then screw the antenna onto the N female connector of the lightning arrestor or adapter. See Gateway
Enclosure Mounted Antenna Configuration in the Cisco IR500 Series WPAN Gateway and WPAN Range Extender Installation
and Configuration Guide.
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 de termine s the am ount of signal loss— the longer the cable length or run, the greater
the loss.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly
What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html
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