Lorex ACCANT08 Owner's Manual

Specifications

16"

/ 415 mm

(without stand)

1.2"

/ 35 mm

(diameter)

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Frequency

Max Gain
Max Input Power
VSWRL

Connector
Wave Impedance

H-plane

E-plane

Mounting type
Weight

Dimensions

Dimensions:

2400~2500 MHz

8 dBi
=<20 mW
<=2.0

N Female
50 Ω

(3 dB beam width):
360 degree

(3 dB beam width):
60 degree

Mast (optional)

0.86 lbs. (390 g)

16" 1.2" x 1.2"
(415 mm x 35 mm x 35 mm)

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2.4 GHZ

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL

ANTENNA

MODEL: ACCANT08

Combine with the 2.4 GHz
Digital Wireless Panel

Features

Antenna (ACCANTD9) to boost
the range of your digital

•360 degree

wireless signal!

horizontal spread

•10 degree vertical
spread

ACCANTD9

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As our products are subject to continuous
improvement, Lorex reserves the right to
modify product design, specifications and
prices, without notice and without incurring
any obligation. E&OE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

English Version 1.0

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Figure 1.0

Figure 2.0

Figure 3.0

Figure 4.0

1. Nut (x4)

2. Spring Washer (x5)

3. Aluminum Tube Clamp
(x2)

4. Mast (not included—
optional for installation)

5. U-Bolt (x2)

6. Aluminum Tube (x1)

7. Screw (x3)

8. Omni-Directional
Antenna (x1)

9. 20 ft. (6 m) Antenna
Extension Cable (x1)

ATTENTION: Select a mounting location (roof, fence, etc.) prior to

assembling the antenna. Mast (not included) might be required for
proper mounting depending on your specific installation.

Before You Start Installing the Antenna Typical Installations

Directional Panel
Antenna

(Lorex model
ACCANTD9)

Thank you for purchasing the 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional
Antenna, model ACCANT08. This 2.4 GHz Omni-Directional
Antenna can help boost the strength and range of your wireless
signal. A clear line of sight between the antenna and the
wireless camera(s) is necessary to ensure effective signal
strength. Objects such as concrete, cement, trees, or other
large objects can reduce the strength of your wireless signal.

For more information on Lorex’s complete line of products and
accessories, visit www.lorexcctv.com

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

Carefully observe these instructions and any special
instructions that are included with the equipment you are
installing.

IMPORTANT: Examine the site prior to beginning any installation and
anticipate the following potential hazards:

POWER LINES

CONTACT WITH POWER LINES IS
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS

Make sure there will be no possible contact
with any power lines. Assume all overhead
lines are power lines. Ensure no antennas,
masts, towers. guide wires, or cables may
fall land make contact with power lines
during installation.

The horizontal distance from a tower, mast,
or antenna to the nearest power line should be at least twice the total length
of the combined mast and antenna. This will ensure that the mast will not
contact power if it falls during or after installation.

TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS
ABOVE GROUND

• Select equipment locations that will allow safe, simple equipment
installation

• Do not work alone. A friend or co-worker nearby is important when
dealing with electrical equipment

• Do not erect antennas or towers on windy days

• Only use approved non-conducting ladders and other safety equipment

• If a tower or mast begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it—stand back
and let it fall

• It any piece of equipment comes into contact with a power line, DO NOT

TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT — call your local power company

MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED AND
ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING
ARRESTORS

This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of lightning, static
build-up, or short-circuit within equipment connected to the antenna.

• The base of the antenna/mast or tower must be connected directly to
the building’s grounding rod or to one or more approved grounding rods
using 1 OAWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors

• Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details

• Lightning arrestors for antenna feed coaxial cables are available from
your local hardware store

IF A PERSON COMES IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICAL POWER:

• DO NOT TOUCH THE PERSON—Use a non-conductive dry board, stick,
or rope to push or drag them so they are no longer in contact with the
electrical source

• Once the person is no longer in contact with the electrical power, call
an ambulance

Contents:

ASSEMBLING THE ANTENNA

1. Assemble the Aluminum Tube Clamps and U-bolts (see

figure 1.0). Insert the aluminum tube through the aluminum
tube clamp (see figure 2.0).

2. Feed the antenna extension cable through the bottom of the

aluminum tube. Screw onto the bottom of the Omni­directional antenna (see figure 3.0).

3. Connect the Omni-directional antenna into the aluminum

tube and fasten with screw and spring washer (see figure

4.0).

4. Mount the completed Omni-directional antenna to a mast

(not included) and fasten to your desired mounting location
(roof, deck, fence, etc.).

5. Connect the other end of the extension cable to a wireless

receiver.

The antenna can be installed in several
locations, such as a roof, fence, deck, or the side
of your house. Using a mast for installation is
optional. Use a mast if necessary to achieve a
clear line of sight between the antenna and the
wireless cameras.

NOTE: Consult your local hardware store about what
type of mast would be suitable for your particular
installation.

ROOF WITH MAST

FENCE

NOTE

You can use the Omni-Directional Antenna
along with a Directional Panel Antenna
(Lorex model: ACCANTD9) to increase the
range of a specific camera. Connect the
Directional Panel Antenna directly to the
camera. A clear line-of-sight is highly
recommended in order to maximize signal
strength. Visit www.lorexcctv.com for
more details.