Crestron CNANT User Manual

Crestron CNANT
High Performance Antenna
Operations & Installation Guide

This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at:

Crestron Electronics, Inc.

15 Volvo Drive

Rockleigh, NJ 07647

1-888-CRESTRON

All brand names, product names, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

©1998 Crestron Electronics, Inc.

Crestron CNANT High Performance Antenna

Contents

High Performance Antenna: CNANT 1

Description.................................................................................................................................1

Functional Description ................................................................................................1

Physical Description.................................................................................................... 1

Leading Specifications...............................................................................................................2

Setup .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Assembly.....................................................................................................................3

Mounting ..................................................................................................................... 5

Problem Solving ........................................................................................................................ 6

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................6

Further Inquiries..........................................................................................................6

Return and Warranty Policies....................................................................................................7

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service ........................................................................ 7

CRESTRON Limited Warranty ..................................................................................7

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High Performance Antenna:
CNANT

Description

Functional Description

The CNANT is a high performance indoor ground plane (base) antenna designed to

surpass the performance of the factory-supplied antenna provided with Crestron

receivers such as the CNRFGWA and ST-CP. There are distinct advantages to the

CNANT. Its omni-directional radiation pattern and remote installation permits more

gain and extends its communication range.

Factory supplied antennas mount directly on the receiver and typically, most

receivers are mounted near the control system; usually in a metal rack within a

closet. The metallic shield of the rack and closet may interfere with data

transmission. The remote capability of the CNANT permits it to be mounted

anywhere indoor within 15 feet (or up to 50 feet with longer cable, not supplied) of

the receiver, thereby overcoming possible radio frequency blockage.

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Physical Description

The CNANT is composed of multiple parts, which require assembly. The antenna

holder assembly contains two female BNC connectors, which attach to the supplied

antenna (active conductor) and 15 foot BNC cable. The assembly has four drilled

holes for the placement of four aluminum radiator rods, which aid in grounding the

antenna. The assembly is secured with two SEMS screws to the arm bracket, which

in turn is secured with two SEMS screws to the base bracket. These fours SEMS

screws permit the antenna to move freely 255° about the bracket arm and 180° about

the base bracket. The base bracket has two feet with a total of four drilled holes for

mounting screws (not supplied). A completely assembled CNANT is shown on the

next page. Notice the range of motion.

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CNANT Physical Views

13.50 in (34.29 cm) OVERALL DIAMETER AREA

9.81 in (24.92 cm) APPROX.

255°
ADJUSTMENT

21.50 in (54.61 cm)
OVERALL HEIGHT

12.00 in

(30.48 cm)

Leading Specifications

The table below provides a summary of leading specifications for the CNANT.
Dimensions and weights are approximations rounded to the nearest hundredth unit.

Leading Specifications of the CNANT

Frequency Range 400 - 440 MHz
Gain (min) Unity
Connector 2 BNC Female
Impedance 50 Ohms
Radiation Pattern Omni-Directional
Dimensions (standing upright) Height: 21.50 in (54.61 cm)

Weight (without cable) 0.51 lbs. (0.23 kg)

180° ADJUSTMENT

SPECIFICATION DETAILS

Width: 13.50 in (34.29 cm)
Depth: 13.50 in (34.29 cm)

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Setup

Assembly

The CNANT is provided in several pieces: asssembly is required. Verify that all the

pieces (in the quantities required) are on hand; refer to table below. Follow the

assembly procedure that follows; refer to the exploded view on the next page. The

only tool required is a Phillips tip screwdriver. Not all pieces may be used during the

assembly procedure. Those pieces that are omitted are to be used during the

mounting procedure.

Items Shipped with CNANT

ITEM # ITEM PART NUMBER QUANTITY

1 Arm 02432 1
2 Base Bracket 02431 1
3 Pan Phillips Head SEMS Screw #10-32 x 0.312" LG 4
4 Antenna Holder Assembly 17354 1
5 Reflector Rod 02434 4
6 Pan Phillips Head Screw #8-32 x 0.375" LG 4
7 Red Caps 15764 4
8 Flex Antenna XPD31 1
9 15 Foot BNC Cable 15764 1

NOTE: Refer to the following exploded view of the CNANT when assembling and

mounting the unit. This view provides item numbers to easily identify each part of

the CNANT.

1. Secure arm (1) to base bracket (2) with two SEMS screws (3). Do not
fully tighten.

2. Secure antenna holder assembly (4) to arm with two SEMS screws (3).
Do not fully tighten.

3. Secure four reflector rods (5) to antenna holder assembly with four
screws (6).

4. Cover ends of reflector rods (5) with four red caps (7); one red cap per
rod.

5. Attach male BNC connector from flex antenna (8) to female BNC
connector from antenna holder assembly (4).

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Exploded View of the CNANT

8

6

4

5

TO

RECEIVER

7

3

CRESTRON

ELECTRONICS INC. ROCKLEIGH, N.J. 07647

9

CNANT

1

3

2

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Mounting

Four mounting screws (#8, not supplied) are required to securely mount the CNANT
to an indoor flat surface (2.75” (6.99 cm) square, minimum). Once mounted, the
CNANT can be positioned in any orientation. Depending on the type of material to
which the CNANT is mounted, a drill may be required to predrill holes.

NOTE: A 15-foot BNC cable (9) is supplied. If a longer cable is required, use cable
type RG-58U. However, distances greater than 50 feet decrease the gain due to cable
losses.

1. Locate a flat suface suitable to mount the CNANT. The surface should
be no more than 50 feet (in cable length) from the receiver. Do not
mount CNANT inside a metal enclosure.

2. If necessary, predrill holes per the base bracket footprint.

CNANT Base Bracket Footprint (Bottom View)

2.750 in

(6.985 cm)

CLEARANCE FOR

#8 SCREW

(4) PLACES

A = 0.437 in

(1.110 cm)

3. Secure base bracket (2) to flat surface with four #8 screws (not

4. Thread the male BNC cable (9) through the arm (1) and connect to the

5. If necessary, secure the BNC cable (9) to the arm (1) with two wire

WHERE:

1.875 in

(4.763 cm)

A

0.437 in

(1.110 cm)

1.875 in

(4.763 cm)

supplied).

antenna holder assembly (4).

clips. The wire clips can are affixed to the bracket’s underside.

2.750 in

(6.985 cm)

6. Connect other male BNC connector end of cable (9) to receiver.

7. Tighten four SEMS screws (3) to fix CNANT in a desired orientation.

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Problem Solving

Troubleshooting

The table that follows this paragraph provides corrective action for possible trouble
situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer
service representative.

CNANT Troubleshooting

TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION

Receiver not
communicating
with transmitter. enclosure) or assembled. Verify all BNC connections.

CNANT is not properly located
(i.e., inside or near a metal

Relocate CNANT to a suitable
location

Further Inquiries

If you cannot locate specific information or have questions after reviewing this
guide, please take advantage of Crestron's award winning customer service team by
calling the Crestron corporate headquarters at 1-888-CRESTRON [1-888-273-7876].
For assistance in your local time zone, refer to the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com

You can also log onto the online help section of the Crestron website
(www.crestron.com
need to establish a user account to fully benefit from all available features.

) for a listing of Crestron worldwide offices.

) to ask questions about Crestron products. First-time users will

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Return and Warranty Policies

Merchandise Returns / Repair Service

1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange, or service without prior
authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products,
contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone number of contact
person, RMA number, and return address.

2. Products may be returned for credit, exchange, or service with a CRESTRON Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Authorized returns must be shipped freight
prepaid to CRESTRON, 6 Volvo Drive, Rockleigh, N.J., or its authorized subsidiaries,
with RMA number clearly marked on the outside of all cartons. Shipments arriving
freight collect or without an RMA number shall be subject to refusal. CRESTRON
reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to charge a 15% restocking fee, plus
shipping costs, on any products returned with an RMA.

3. Return freight charges following repair of items under warranty shall be paid by
CRESTRON, shipping by standard ground carrier. In the event repairs are found to be
non-warranty, return freight costs shall be paid by the purchaser.

CRESTRON Limited Warranty

CRESTRON ELECTRONICS, Inc. warrants its products to be free from manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase
from CRESTRON, with the following exceptions: disk drives and any other moving or rotating
mechanical parts, pan/tilt heads and power supplies are covered for a period of one (1) year;
touchscreen display and overlay components are covered for 90 days; batteries and incandescent lamps
are not covered.

This warranty extends to products purchased directly from CRESTRON or an authorized CRESTRON
dealer. Purchasers should inquire of the dealer regarding the nature and extent of the dealer's warranty,
if any.

CRESTRON shall not be liable to honor the terms of this warranty if the product has been used in any
application other than that for which it was intended, or if it has been subjected to misuse, accidental
damage, modification, or improper installation procedures. Furthermore, this warranty does not cover
any product that has had the serial number altered, defaced, or removed.

This warranty shall be the sole and exclusive remedy to the original purchaser. In no event shall
CRESTRON be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind (property or economic
damages inclusive) arising from the sale or use of this equipment. CRESTRON is not liable for any
claim made by a third party or made by the purchaser for a third party.

CRESTRON shall, at its option, repair or replace any product found defective, without charge for parts
or labor. Repaired or replaced equipment and parts supplied under this warranty shall be covered only
by the unexpired portion of the warranty.

Except as expressly set forth in this warranty, CRESTRON makes no other warranties, expressed or
implied, nor authorizes any other party to offer any warranty, including any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranties that may be imposed by law
are limited to the terms of this limited warranty. This warranty statement supercedes all previous
warranties.

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