Proxim PRX04-053970 Specification

Part Number 72084

Tsunami MP.11

Recommended Antennas

Version 2.3

Tsunami MP.11 Recommended Antennas

Copyright

© 2005 Proxim Wireless Corporation, San Jose, CA. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following

U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation.

Trademarks

Tsunami, Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Wireless Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

See the Tsunami MP.11 product CD for important Safety and Regulatory Information.

Copyright © 2005 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. 2


Contents

Safety and Regulatory Information................................................................................................................ 2

INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 4

About This Book ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Antenna Types .............................................................................................................................................. 5

RECOMMENDED 5.8 GHZ ANTENNAS ..................................................................................................... 8

Omni-Directional Antennas ........................................................................................................................... 8

Sector Antennas.......................................................................................................................................... 13

Panel Antennas ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Parabolic Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 32

RECOMMENDED 2.4 GHZ ANTENNAS ................................................................................................... 33

Omni Antennas............................................................................................................................................ 33

Sector Antennas.......................................................................................................................................... 41

Panel Antennas ........................................................................................................................................... 49

Parabolic Antennas ..................................................................................................................................... 53

SUPPORT................................................................................................................................................... 58



Introduction

ABOUT THIS BOOK

This manual supplements the Proxim Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide.

The Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with the Tsunami MP.11 hardware devices.

This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts, nor how to install a safety grounding system. These prerequisites must be in place before installing the directional antenna.

Who Should Use This Manual

The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise. At the very least, you should be able to:

• Install and configure the network components, such as the radio hardware.

• Understand, or have a working knowledge of, installation procedures for network operating systems using

Microsoft Windows.

• Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrestor. Antenna installation must be provided by professional installers.

WARNING!

The outdoor antennas to be used with these products are intended for mounting on an antenna tower, on a roof, or on the side of a building. Installation is not to be attempted by someone not trained or experienced in this type of work. The antenna must be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician or by a qualified antenna installation service. The site prerequisites must be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and with other regulations governing this type of installation.

Local radio regulations or legislation may impose restrictions on the use of specific combinations of:

• Low-loss antenna cables and outdoor antennas

• Radio channels selected at the radios that are connected to specific outdoor antennas

Note: A basic rule for selecting a combination of cables and antennas is that no combination is allowed unless explicitly approved in the Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide for your MP.11 model. Therefore, always use Tsunami MP.11 Recommended Antennas in combination with “Chapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance” of the Antenna Installation Guide to select the correct type of antenna equipment and to inform your antenna installer and LAN administrator about the impact of regulatory constraints on their job or activities.

CAUTION At all times, it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that an outdoor antenna installation

complies with local radio regulations.

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The customer must verify that:

The antenna installer is aware of these regulations

The correct cable type and surge arrestor have been used, according to the instructions described in this document

Proxim Wireless Corporation and its resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

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In case you are not certain about the regulations that apply in your country, consult your local Proxim Wireless Corporation Sales Office.



ANTENNA TYPES

Wireless radios generate signals on a given frequency. Antennas distribute that signal through the air in a particular pattern. Antennas take a given power output and make it reach further by reducing directions along which the signal is radiated. Concentrating the signal on your workspace makes better use of your wireless radio’s power output, Stations inside your workspace get stronger coverage and, therefore, higher speed.

Directing the signal where you want it also means less signal where you don’t want it; stations outside your workspace get little or no coverage.

Directional antennas (omni, sector, parabolic, flat) provide maximum range, but due to their narrow beamwidth, these antennas require precise antenna alignment to achieve optimal performance. The higher the antenna gain, the more precise the alignment should be.

Directional antennas are typically used to connect:

• A Base Station Unit and a Subscriber Unit in a point-to-point link

• A Subscriber Unit in a point-to-multipoint network

Flat Panel Directional Antennas

Flat panel directional antennas are mounted flush on walls or ceilings. They produce hemispherical coverage, spreading away from the mount point at a width of 30 to 180 degrees. Concentrating the signal on this smaller area further increases range.

Flat Panel

Horizontal

Omni-Directional Antennas

Vertical

Like dipole antennas, Omni antennas radiate the signal 360 degrees horizontally; however, they increase gain by flattening the signal, producing a vertical beam between 80 degrees (modest gain) and 7 degrees (high gain).

Gain makes the signal travel further.

These antennas have an omni-directional azimuth pattern that makes them easy to install. There is also a gainto-beamwidth relation for omni-directional antennas: The higher the gain of the omni-antenna, the narrower the vertical beamwidth. In a hilly terrain, an 8 dBi omni-directional antenna can be a better solution than the 10 dBi omni-directional antenna to avoid missing part of the terrain with too narrow a beam.

Omni Antenna

Horizontal Vertical



Sector Antennas

Sector antennas are high-gain directional antennas. These cylinders contain a boom supporting thin vertical rods.

The signal propagates off the front of the boom. Note that some signal (back lobes) fall behind the boom. Sector antennas create higher gain by producing narrower beams (20 – 80 H, 14 – 64 V).

The wide-angle sector antenna is a good Base Station antenna for hilly terrain. It combines a wide opening angle

“sector” with relatively high gain. The mounting brackets allow tilting of the antenna. This antenna also is used when the amount of traffic in a cell is too high for a single Base Station with an omni-directional antenna. The wide-angle antenna allows dividing the cell into three sectors that each can be serviced by a Base Station.

Sector Antenna

Horizontal and Vertical

Parabolic Dish Antennas

Parabolic antennas are concave panels or bowls that produce an extremely narrow beam (4 – 25 degrees horizontal / vertical).

Parabolic Antenna

Horizontal and Vertical



Summary

Omnis

Are better for high-ceiling industrial and retail environments, such as factory floors, warehouses, or “big box” stores in which antennas can be suspended from the ceiling at the center of large open areas. But Omnis are not good in long, narrow workspaces in which antennas cannot be centrally located.

Panel

Panel antennas are better for covering single-floor small offices, small stores, and other indoor locations in which wireless radios cannot be placed centrally. For example, mount panel antennas unobtrusiovely on the back wall of a store. Back lobes do create some leakage, but far less than an omni-directional antenna would in the same situation.

Sector

Sector antennas are better for corridors, hallways, tunnels, long narrow buildings, and point-to-point medium range connections between outdoor bridges (for example, connecting two buildings in an office park or campus). Be wary of back lobes, but the sector’s narrow beam will reduce unwanted peripheral exposure in the focal direction.

Parabolic

Parabolic antennas are better for long-range outdoor point-to-point connectors, such as bridges that are miles apart. They require more precise installation to aim signal where you want it, but have the very high gain necessary to reach such distances.

Notes:

• All Proxim radios require professional installation.

• Antennas with gain less than 8 dBi are not allowed.

• Antennas of other makes can be used with the HZB-US5358-11A device (5054-R), but must be of the same type, dimensions, and gain as those listed.



Recommended 5.8 GHz Antennas

• Flat Panel Antennas

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS

• 8 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-8)

• 10 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-10)

• Other Recommended Omni Antennas

8 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-8)

Electrical Specifications

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

Average/Peak Gain

Part Number 5054-OA-8

5470 MHz – 5875 MHz

2.0 : 1 maximum

50 ohms

7.8/9.0 dBi @ 5.5 GHz 8.1/9.4 dBi @ 5.7 GHz

Electrical Downtilt 2 degrees

Power handling 5W (cw)

Connector type Standard N female

Environmental and Mechanical Specifications

Wind Survival (per EIA-222-F at 100’ height)

Temperature range

Humidity

Lightning protection

Size

Radome color

Radome material

216 km/hr

-40 to +90 degrees C

95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

78 x 80 x 384 mm

Gray-white

Fiberglass


Antenna Patterns 5054-OA-8




10 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-10)

Part Number 5054-OA-10


Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

Electrical

5470 MHz – 5875 MHz GHz

2.0 : 1 maximum

50 ohms

Power handling

Connector



Temperature range

Humidity


Size

Radome color

Radome material

5W (cw)

Standard N female

216 km/hr


95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

78 x 80 x 515 mm

Gray-white

Fiberglass


Antenna Patterns 5054-OA-10

0

5

10

5

0

-5

-5

180

150

210

10

240

10

5

10

5

0

-5

-5

180

150

0

210

120

240


120

90

60

H-plane Co-polarization Pattern

5500 MHz

5600 MHz

5700 MHz

5800 MHz

270

90

30

330

300

60

V-plane Co-polarization Pattern

5500 MHz

5600 MHz

5700 MHz

5800 MHz

300

30

330

0

0

270



Other Recommended Omni Antennas

Type Manufacturer

Omni Mars

MTI

MTI

MTI

Stella Doradus

Stella Doradus

Stella Doradus

Stella Doradus

Stella Doradus

Stella Doradus

Telex

RadioWaves

Model Number

MA-WO58-9X

MT-482003/N

MT-482009/N

MT-483003/N

52 1360

52 2360

52 3360

58 1360

58 2360

58 3360

5830

OMN-H-5-8

Frequency Range

5.47 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.725 – 5.875

5.725 – 5.875

5.1 – 5.3

5.1 – 5.3

5.1 – 5.3

5.7 – 5.8

5.7 – 5.8

5.7 – 5.8

5.725 – 5.85

5.725 – 5.85

Mid-Band Gain

9

9

12

12

7

10

13

7

10

13

7.5

8 (hor pol)


SECTOR ANTENNAS

• 14 dBi Sector 120 degrees

• 17 dBi Sector Antenna (60°)

14 dBi Sector Antenna (120°)


5054-SA120-14


Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

5150 MHz – 5875 MHz

2.0 : 1 maximum

50 ohms

Power handling 5W (cw)





Temperature range

Humidity


Size

Radome color

Radome material

216 km/hr


95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

620 x 88 x 70 mm

Gray, white

ABS

Mechanical tilt

Mechanical Layout

+10 .. 0 or 0.. –10 degrees


Antenna Patterns 5054-SA120-14



17 dBi Sector Antenna (60°)


Part Number 5054-SA60-17


Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

Power handling

Copyright © 2005 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.

5150 MHz – 5875 MHz

2.0 : 1 maximum

50 ohms

5W (cw)

16




Temperature range

Humidity


Size

Radome color

Radome material

216 km/hr


95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

620 x 88 x 70 mm

Gray, white

ABS

Mechanical tilt

Antenna Patterns

+10 .. 0 or 0.. –10 degrees



Other Recommended Sector Antennas

Type

Sector

60 degrees

Sector

90 degrees

Sector

120 degrees

Manufacturer

Mars

MTI

MTI

MTI

RadioWaves

RadioWaves

Mars

MTI

MTI

MTI

RadioWaves

RadioWaves

Telex

Telex

Mars

MTI

MTI

RadioWaves

RadioWaves

Model Number

MA-WC50-5X

MT-484026/NV

MT-484026/NH

MT-484033/NV

SEC-55H-60-17

SEC-55V-60-17

MA-WD50-6X

MT-484027/NV

MT-484027/NH

MT-484032/NV

SEC-55H-90-16

SEC-55V-90-16

5801

5840

MA-WE50-7X

MT-484034/NV

MT-484034/NH

SEC-5V-120-14

SEC-5V-120-16

Frequency Range

5.15 – 5.85

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.725 – 5.825

5.725 – 5.825

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.725 – 5.85

5.725 – 5.85

Mid-Band Gain

17

16 (Null-Fill)

15 (h pol, NF)

16.5

17 (hor pol)

17

16

14 (Null-Fill)

14 (h pol, NF)

17

16 (hor pol)

16

12

15

14.5

16.5

16.5 (hor pol)

14

16



PANEL ANTENNAS

• 18 dBi Panel Antenna

• 15 dBi Panel Window Antenna

• 23 dBi Panel Antenna

18 dBi High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5.25 to 5.875 GHz

Pictured: SmartAnt antenna

Part Number 5054-PA-18


Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

5.25 GHz – 5.785 GHz

1.5: 1 maximum

50 ohms

Power handling

Connector

10W (cw)

Standard N female

Front-to-back ratio 30 dB



Temperature range

Humidity


Size

Radome color

Radome material

216 km/hr


95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

200 x 200 x 50 mm

Black

ABS, UV resistant


Dimensions


Patterns





15 dBi High Gain Directional Panel (Window) Antenna


This window antenna is a high-gain antenna for the 5 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber

Unit. The red heat-shrink tube at the antenna connector of this antenna matches the red heat-shrink tube at the MP.11a antenna connector to easily locate and distinguish the 5 GHz antenna components from their look-alikes operating at 2.4 GHz which do not have red heat-shrink tube.

Mounting Instructions

Package contents:

• Antenna

• Extension Cable (3m)

Kit

• Quick Installation Guide

Wall Mount for Outdoor/Indoor

Application

A. Insert the plastic wall plug (2) into the wall wall plug through the antenna mounting hole and tighten

Window Suction Mount for Indoor

Application

A. Insert the window suction cup through the antenna mounting hole.

B. Turn the suction cup one quarter to lock it into position.

C. Press the window suction cup onto the window glass. (1) Antenna body

(2) plastic conical anchor

(3) screw

(4) window suction cup



Specifications

Frequency range

Gain*

VSWR

Electrical

5150 MHz – 5850 MHz

15 dBi

2.0 : 1 Max.

Cable

Cable loss

*exclusive of cable loss

Pattern

ULA-168; 200 cm

2 dB

Environmental and Mechanical

Survival wind speed

Temperature

Humidity

180 km/hr

-40º C to +80º C

95% @ 25º C

Polarization

HPBW / horizontal

HPBW / vertical

Front to back ratio

Linear, vertical

45 degrees

10 degrees

18 dB

Lightning Protection

Radome color

Radome material

Weight

Downtilt

Power handling

0 degrees

20 W (cw)

Impedance 50

Dimensions

DC ground white

ABS, UV resistant

0.6 kgw

330 x 93 x 21 mm



23 dBi Broadband Subscriber Panel Antenna MA-WA58-1X

This 5 GHz Broadband Antenna provides a cost effective solution for large scale WLL, WLAN, H-LAN, ISM, UNII, and Point to Multi Point applications.

Additional Features:

• Minimum Gain of 23 dBi over the entire frequency range.

• Light weight and durable construction.

• DC grounded for lightning protection to meet local electrical building codes.

Specifications

Electrical

Frequency range

GAIN, typ.

VSWR, max.

Polarization

3 dB Beam Width - Az./El., typ.

5.15 - 5.875 GHz

23 dBi

1.5:1

Linear Vertical

10.5 degrees

Cross Polarization, min 24 dB

Power Handling

Input Impedance

10 Watts

50 Ohms

Front to Back Ratio, min. 35 dB

Mechanical and Environmental

Dimensions (LxWxD) 305x305x15 mm (DIAMOND Shape)

Base Plate Aluminum, Coated

Radome Plastic, UV protected

Temperature -40 degrees C up to +75 degrees C

Input/RF Interface N-Type (others available)

Standard Compliance

ETSI EN 302 085 V1.1.2 (2001-02) Range 1, TS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Specifications subject to change without notice


Patterns








23 dBi High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5.8 GHz (5054-PA-23)


Package Contents

• Antenna

• Extension Cable (50cm)

• Mounting Kit

• Surge Arrestor

• Water-proof tape


Mounting

5. Mounting base, 1 PC

6. M4*8 screw+W+S/W-4 PCS

7. Space keeper – 4 pcs

8. M-shape mounting – 1 pc

9. ¾” screw – 4 pcs

10. Plastic wallplug – 4 pcs

11. M6*16 screw – 4 pcs

12. M6 S/W – 4 pcs

13. M6 W – 4 pcs

1. Mounting base, 1 PC

2. M4*8 screw+W+S/W-4 PCS

3. Space keeper – 4 pcs

4. M-shape mounting – 1 pc

5. Pole mount clip – 1 pc

6. M6*60 screw – 2 pcs

7. M6*16 screw – 4 pcs

8. M6 S/W – 4 pcs

9. M6 W – 4 pcs



Frequency Range

Nominal Impedance

Front-to-Back Ratio


5725 - 5875 MHz

50 ohms

40 dB

Cross Polarization

Power handling

Connector

25 dB

20 W (cw)

Standard N female

VSWR 1.5: 1 maximum



Temperature range

Humidity


Size

216 km/hr


95% @ 25 degrees C

DC ground

360 x 360 x 16 mm

Radome material

Radome color

Patterns

ABS, UV resistant white





Other Recommended Panel Antennas

Type Manufacturer

Panel SmartAnt

Gabriel

MTI

MTI

MTI

Mars

Radiowaves

1-Foot Flat

Panel

Gabriel

Andrew

MTI

Mars

RadioWaves

2-Foot Flat

Panel

MTI

Gabriel

Andrew

RSI

RadioWaves

Model Number

R0320-056

DFPS.5-52

MT-485001/N

MT-485028/N

MT-486004/N

MA-WA57-3X

FP .5-5-18

DFPD1-52

FPA5250D12-N

485002/N

MA-WA58-1X

FP1 5-24

MT-486001/N

DFPD2-52

FPA5250D24-N

A57A24-U

FP2 5-28

Frequency Range

5.15 – 5.875

5.25 – 5.85

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.15 – 5.875

5.15 – 5.875

5.25 – 5.85

5.15 – 5.875

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.725 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

Mid-Band Gain

8

18

18

22

26

17.5

18

23.5

23.6

23

23

24

28

28

28.2

26.5

28



PARABOLIC ANTENNAS

Recommended parabolic antennas for 5 GHz are listed in the following table.

Type

2-Foot

Parabolic

3-Foot

Parabolic

Manufacturer

Gabriel

Gabriel

Gabriel

Radio Waves

Radio Waves

Andrew

Andrew

RSI

Radio Waves

Radio Waves

Andrew

Andrew

Model Number

SSP2-52B

SSD2-52A

HSSP2-52

SP2-5.2

SPD2-5.2

P2F-52

PX2F-52

P-57C24

SP3-5.2

SPD3-5.2

P3F-52

PX3F-52

Frequency Range

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

5.25 – 5.85

Mid-Band Gain

28.5

28.4

28.1

28.3

28.1

29.4

29.4

29

31.4

31.1

33.4

33.4



Recommended 2.4 GHz Antennas

OMNI ANTENNAS

7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna

General Description

The Tsunami 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omni-directional pattern with a nominal gain of 7 dBi.

The pole-type antenna is enclosed in a weatherproof protective covering (“radome”). This vertically polarized antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 65 mm (2.5 in).

For detailed specifications see the table in this appendix.

DANGER! When selecting an antenna location, ensure that the general precautions are met to avoid possible contact with electrical power lines. See the National Electrical Code for proper grounding of the antenna mast

Mounting the Omni-directional Antenna

You can mount the 7 dBi antenna to a mast only. This antenna uses vertical polarization, which is the most common type of polarization for omni-directional antennas.

Mounting to a Mast

To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows:

1. Verify that you have all the items listed below:

º The 7 dBi Pole Antenna

º The O-shaped metal bracket

º The U-bolt, nuts and lock washers

º A small wrench to tighten the nuts

2. Position the bracket (item d in the following figure) to the top of the antenna mast (item b).

3. Place the U-bolt (item c) around the antenna mast, and slide its ends through the corresponding holes of the bracket.

4. Use the lock-washers (item e) and nuts (item f) to secure the bracket to the mast. Use a wrench to tighten the nuts.

5. Next, feed the antenna cable of the 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna (item a) through the hole of the mounting bracket.

6. As shown in the following figure, slide the antenna down until its metal base is enclosed by the mounting bracket.



Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast

7. Use a wrench to tighten the bracket bolt (item g) to fix the antenna into its position.

CAUTION! Avoid over-tightening the hose-clip nut to avoid damage to the clip and your antenna.

Technical Specifications

Mechanical

Size

Mounting method

43.2 cm (17 in)

Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 65 mm (2.55 in)

Standard N (female) Connector

1

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

2.400 – 2.484 GHz

Less than 2:1 nominal

50 ohms

Antenna Environment

Operating temperature

Wind/survival

-40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) to +60 degrees C (+140 degrees F)

At least 200 km/h (124 mph)

1

See also “Selecting the Correct Connector Type”.

2

At least 100 km/h (62 mph) with 1.25 cm (0.5 in) ice.

2


Pattern


Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna

Elevation Plane (Vertical), 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna



10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna


The Tsunami 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omni-directional pattern with a nominal gain of 10 dBi.

This antenna is typically used in combination with a Base Unit.

The pole-type antenna is enclosed in a weatherproof protective covering (“radome”). This vertically polarized antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm (2.0 in).

For detailed specifications see the table in this appendix.

DANGER! When selecting an antenna location, ensure that the general precautions are met to avoid possible contact with electrical power lines. See the National Electrical Code for proper grounding of the antenna mast


1. Attach the ferrule of the antenna to the mounting bracket with two U-bolts as shown in the following figure.

2. Next use the remaining two U-bolts to attach the mounting bracket to the mast. Tighten nuts to 9 Nm (7 ft-lbs).

Mounting the 10 dBi Antenna




Mechanical

Size

Mounting Method

91.4 cm (36 in)



1

Cable

Type RG-303, 50 ohms low-loss coaxial

25 cm (10 in) Length

Color Tan

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

2..4 GHz


50 ohms


Operating Temperature -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) to +60 degrees C (+140 degrees F)


2

Wind/survival (mph)

1


2



Pattern


Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna

Elevation Plane (Vertical), 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna



5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna


The Tsunami 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna is designed for use in rugged environments. The antenna operates in the frequency range from 1500 to 2400 MHz. It is supplied with a special proprietary FCC plug and a low-loss cable.

This antenna uses vertical polarization, which is the most common type of polarization for omni-directional antennas.


Mechanical

Size

Mounting Method

Connector

24 cm (9.5 in)

Through a 19 mm (0.75 in) M-type hole using a mounting plate.

Standard N female

1

snap-on with 100% captive pin

Cable

Type

Length

50 ohms low-loss cable

2.5 m (8 ft.)

Color White

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

2.400 to 2.4835 GHz


50 ohms


Operating Temperature

Wind/survival



2

1

See also “Selecting the Correct Connector Type” in the Antenna Installation Guide.

2



Pattern


Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

Elevation Plane (Vertical), 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna



SECTOR ANTENNAS

14 dBi 65-Degree Sector Antenna for 2.4 GHz PRX04-053970

Electrical Specification

Frequency range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW / horizontal

HPBW / vertical

Front to back ratio

Downtilt

Power handling

Impedance

Connector

2400 MHz - 2500 MHz

14 dBi

1.8 : 1 Max.

Linear, vertical

65 degrees

13

25 dB

0 degrees

5 W (cw)

50 ohms

N Jack

Evironmental & Mechanical Characteristics

Survival wind speed 180 km/hr

Temperature - 40 deg. C to +80 deg.

C

Humidity

Radome color

100% @ 25

Gray-white degrees C

Radome material

Weight

Dimensions

ABS, UV resistant

5.55 kg

600 x 88 x 70 mm

Pattern



12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna


The Tsunami 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna is for the 2.4 GHz frequency band is a perfect match between the features of the:

Typically used in combination with a Base stationBase Unit, this antenna can be mounted to an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm (2.0 in).


DANGER! When selecting an antenna location, ensure that the general precautions are met to avoid possible contact with electrical power lines. See the National Electrical Code for proper

grounding of the antenna mast.

1. Attach the U-bolts, tube mounting bracket, upper mounting bracket, and lower mounting bracket to the mast and spaced as shown in the following figure.

Mounting the 12 dBi Wide Angle Antenna

2. Assemble the angle adjustment brackets to the upper mounting bracket with 1/2 inch bolts, lock washers, flat washers and nuts.

3. Next assemble the angle adjustment brackets and lower mounting brackets to the antenna base plate with 1/2 inch bolts, lock washers, and nuts.This adjustment is for 0 degree mounting. To adjust from 0 to -20 degrees, loosen the hardware at both ends of the angle adjustment bracket and slide it in the slot to the preferred angle.

4. Tighten hardware securely. The U-bolts should be tightened to 9 Nm (7 ft-lbs).




Mechanical

Size (LxWxD)

Mounting Method

Connector

1

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

181 x 53.7 x 76 cm (21.1 x 7.1 x 3.0 in)


Standard N (female)

2.400 – 2.484 GHz


50 ohms

Half-Power Beamwidth (at vertical polarization)

Elevation Plane (vertical)

Azimuth Plane (horizontal)

13 degrees

125 degrees


Operating Temperature -40 degrees C (-40 degrees F) to +60 degrees C (+140 degrees F)


2

Wind/survival (mph)

1


2



Pattern


Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna

Elevation Plane (Vertical), 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna



14 dBi Directional Antenna


14 dBi Directional Antenna is a high-gain antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber Unit.

The 14 dBi Directional Antenna consists of a totally enclosed 16 element Yagi antenna that has been designed for point-to-point communications. It has a typical VSWR of 1.5:1 and is less than 2:1 over the entire frequency band. The gain is 14 dBi and the half-power beamwidth is 30 degrees. This antenna is normally mounted on a mast and is vertically polarized.

Contents of the Antenna Box

• One encapsulated antenna

• Metal backing plate for the antenna

• 2 U-bolts, with 2 bolt heads (for mast mounting)

• 4 flat washers, and 4 nuts (to attach the antenna to the U-bolts or screws)

Mounting the Directional Antenna

You can mount the Tsunami 14 dBi Directional Antenna to a mast or a flat vertical surface, such as a wall.

In most cases, mounting the antenna to a mast allows for more flexibility in adjusting the height and direction of the antenna to aim it at the opposite end of the wireless link.

DANGER! When selecting an antenna location, ensure that the general precautions are met to avoid possible contact with electrical power lines. See the National Electrical Code for proper

grounding of the antenna mast

Mounting to a Mast

To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows:

1. Verify if you have all the items listed below:

º The Tsunami 2.4 GHz antenna

º The 2 U-bolts and bolt heads provided

º The 4 flat washers and 4 nuts provided

º A socket wrench to tighten the nuts

2. Note the arrows on the mounting plate; mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up.

3. Attach the antenna to the mast as depicted in the following figure, using the U-bolts and bolt heads, the Metal

Backing Plate and nuts.

CAUTION! Always place flat washers between heads (or nuts) and the plastic mounting plate. Avoid over-tightening the nuts and screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate.



Mounting 14 dBi Antenna to a Mast

Mounting on a Flat Surface

For mounting the antenna to a flat vertical surface, you must provide a smooth surface for the antenna mount. On wall surfaces such as brick, block or stucco, use an intermediate surface such as a plywood board or metal plate between the wall and antenna. The intermediate surface must be of sufficient strength to prevent distortion of the antenna base when the mounting hardware is tightened.

To mount the antenna proceed as follows:

1. Verify whether you have all the following items:

The 2.4 GHz antenna

(optional) an intermediate plate

4 plugs and screws

4 flat washers

An electric drill

A screwdriver to tighten the screws

2. Note the arrows on the mounting plate; mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up.

3. Attach the antenna using the intermediate plate, metal backing plate and flat washers.

CAUTION! Always use flat washers between the screws and the plastic mounting plate. Avoid overtightening nuts and screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate.




Mechanical

Size

Mounting method

44.7 cm (18 in)

Vertical or horizontal mast with an outside diameter between 28 mm (1.102 in) and 41 mm (1.625 in) using U-bolts.

Wall using plugs and screws


1

Cable

Type RG58A/U, 50 ohms low-loss coaxial

Color White

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

2.4 GHz

Less than 2:1, 1.5:1 nominal

50 ohms

Front-to-back ratio

Half-Power Beamwidth

Elevation Plane (vertical)


Greater than 20 dB

30.8 degrees

31.4 degrees

Polarization Linear vertical (standard mounting)

Horizontal (when mounted differently; see “Mounting the Directional Antenna” on

page 45).


Operating temperature

Wind/survival



1


2


2


Pattern


Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 14 dBi Directional Antenna

Elevation Plane (Vertical), 14 dBi Directional Antenna



PANEL ANTENNAS

• 14 dBi Directional Panel Antenna for 2.4 GHz PRX04-050250

• High Gain Panel Directional Antenna for 2.4 GHz

14 dBi Directional Panel Antenna for 2.4 GHz PRX04-050250

Electrical Specification

Frequency range

Gain

VSWR

Polarization

HPBW / horizontal

HPBW / vertical

Front to back ratio

Downtilt

Power handling

Impedance

Connector

2400 MHz - 2500 MHz

14 dBi

1.5 : 1 Max.

Linear, vertical

30 degrees

30 degrees

15 dB

0 degrees

10W (cw)

50 Ohms

N female

Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics


Temperature

Humidity

– 40 degrees C to +80 degrees C

95% @ 25 degrees C

Lightning protection DC ground

Radome color

Radome material

Weight

Dimensions

Light gray

ABS, UV resistant

0.4 kg

200 x 200 x 50 mm

Pattern


Mounting




High Gain Panel Directional Antenna for 2.4 GHz


The 12 dBi window antenna is a high-gain antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber Unit.


Package contents:

Antenna

• Extension Cable (3m)


Wall Mount for Outdoor/Indoor Application

A. Insert the plastic wall plug (2) into the wall

B. Insert the screw (3) into the plastic wall plug through the antenna mounting hole and tighten

Window Suction Mount for Indoor Application

A. Insert the window suction cup through the antenna mounting hole.

B. Turn the suction cup one quarter to lock it into position.

C. Press the window suction cup onto the window glass.

Coverage

2. plastic conical anchor

3. screw

Note: The bulged side of the antenna must point to the Base Station.



Hardware Specifications

Gain

VSWR

Electrical Specification

Frequency range

Polarization

HPBW / horizontal

HPBW / vertical

Front to back ratio

Downtilt

2.400 – .2484 MHz

12 dBi

2.0 : 1 Max.

Linear, vertical

84 degrees

23 degrees

18 dB

0 degrees

Radome material

Weight

Dimensions

Power handling 20 W (cw)

Impedance 50

Connector N-Jack

Cable ULA-168; 200 cm

Cable loss

*Exclusive of cable loss

1.3 dB

Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics


Temperature

Humidity

Lightning Protection

Radome color

-40º C to +80º C

95% @ 25º C

DC ground white

ABS, UV resistant

0.6 kgw

330 x 93 x 21 mm

Pattern



PARABOLIC ANTENNAS

24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna


The Tsunami 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

The grid-type antenna allows either horizontal or vertical mounting on an antenna mast with an outside diameter of up to 51 mm (2 in).

This antenna typically is used in combination with a Subscriber Unit.

Note: The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna is not allowed in countries that adhere to the ETSI radio regulations (also France).

In countries that adhere to the FCC regulations, use of this antenna is allowed only when operated with specific radio channels that can be set on the Tsunami MP.11.

Kit Contents

The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna comes in two boxes with the following contents

Feed Box:

1 Feed assembly

1 Sub-reflector

1 #6 x 1/2 inch stainless screw

2 Stainless 1/4 x 20 hex nuts

2 Stainless lock washers

2 Stainless carriage bolts

Reflector Box:

2 Reflector halves

2 Stainless U-bolts

2 Mast clamps

1 Mounting ‘L’ shaped bracket

4 Keps nuts (4) #8-32 machine screws

6 Stainless 1/4 x 20 hex nuts

6 Stainless lock washers

2 Stainless carriage bolts

1 Stainless flat plate washer

Note: Prior to installation, or climbing the roof, verify if all parts and components are included. If any part is missing or appears to be damaged, consult your authorized Proxim Tsunami reseller.



Assembling the Antenna

1. Assemble the two reflector halves inserting the four #8-32 machine screws through the front. Secure with the keps nuts on the back.

Note: Loosely tighten all hardware until completely assembled and then tighten securely.

Assemble the Reflector

2. Place the sub-reflector on the front of the feed and secure with the #6 x 1/2 inch stainless screw.

3. Determine the polarity of the antenna (see the following figure).

º Horizontal polarity, (the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned horizontally).

º Vertical polarity: (the reflector ribs and the sub reflector at the front end of the antenna are aligned vertically).

Determine Polarization

Polarity of the antenna must always be the same as the polarity of the antenna on the opposite side of the link!

4. Place the ‘L’ bracket on the back of the antenna.

5. Insert two carriage bolts from the front to attach.



Attach Mounting Bracket

6. Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts.

7. Recheck the dipole feed assembly for the proper polarity.

8. Attach the feed on the front with 2 carriage bolts. Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts.

Mounting the Antenna

DANGER! Installation of antenna near power lines is dangerous! Before you proceed, make sure you

have read and understood the safety precautions.

1. Before climbing the roof, make sure you have:

º

The assembled antenna.

º

The U-bolts and mast clamps to mount the grid antenna to the mast.

2. Determine the desired alignment of the antenna:

º

For horizontal alignment you need both U-bolts and the 4 lock washers and nuts.

º

For tilted alignment, you use only a single U-bolt and two lock washers and nuts. This mounting method lets you mount the antenna with an elevation in 10 degrees increments.

CAUTION! Tilted alignment is not suitable for environments where the antenna is subject to high wind conditions.

3. Place the U-bolt(s) around the mast as depicted in the previous figure.

4. Slide the mast clamps over the U-bolts.

5. Slide the ‘L’ bracket over the U-bolts and fasten the grid antenna to the U-bolts using the lock washers and nuts.

Note: For tilted elevation mounting, use the flat plate washer on the adjustable tilt slot to mount and secure the antenna to the desired elevation angle.




Mechanical

Size (HxWxD)

Mounting method

Cable Type

Cable Length

Cable Color

Connector

1

Electrical

Frequency Range

VSWR

Nominal Impedance

61.0x91.4x38.1 cm (24x36x15 in)

Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 26 mm (1.102 in) and

51 mm (2.0 in)

RG-8A/U, 50 ohms low-loss coax

60 cm (24 in)

Black

Standard N (female)

2.400 – 2.484 GHz


50 ohms

Polarization



Linear vertical for standard mounting

Horizontal when mounted differently (see “Mounting the Antenna” on page 55)

Half-Power Beamwidth (at vertical polarization)

Elevation Plane (vertical) 10 degrees

6.5 degrees

Operating Temperature

Wind/survival (mph)



1


2


2

Horizontal Pattern

Azimuth Plane (Horizontal), 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna


Vertical Pattern


Elevation Plane (Vertical), 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna



Technical Support

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• What were you doing when the error occurred?

• What error message did you see?

• Can you reproduce the problem?

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To receive E-mail technical support, be sure to include the serial number of the product(s) in question. The serial number should be on the product and conform to the following format: ##AT######## or ##UT######## or

##R7########. We are unable to respond to your inquiry without this information.

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Proxim PRX04-053970 Specification

Tsunami MP.11

Recommended Antennas

Version 2.3

Copyright

Trademarks

SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION

Contents

Introduction

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Who Should Use This Manual

ANTENNA TYPES

Flat Panel Directional Antennas

Omni-Directional Antennas

Sector Antennas

Parabolic Dish Antennas

Summary

Recommended 5.8 GHz Antennas

OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNAS

8 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-8)

10 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna (5054-OA-10)

Other Recommended Omni Antennas

SECTOR ANTENNAS

14 dBi Sector Antenna (120°)

17 dBi Sector Antenna (60°)

Other Recommended Sector Antennas

PANEL ANTENNAS

18 dBi High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5.25 to 5.875 GHz

15 dBi High Gain Directional Panel (Window) Antenna

Wall Mount for Outdoor/Indoor

Application

Window Suction Mount for Indoor

Application

23 dBi Broadband Subscriber Panel Antenna MA-WA58-1X

23 dBi High Gain Directional Panel Antenna for 5.8 GHz (5054-PA-23)

Other Recommended Panel Antennas

PARABOLIC ANTENNAS

Recommended 2.4 GHz Antennas

OMNI ANTENNAS

7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna

Mounting to a Mast

10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna

5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna

Pattern

SECTOR ANTENNAS

14 dBi 65-Degree Sector Antenna for 2.4 GHz PRX04-053970

12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna

14 dBi Directional Antenna

Mounting to a Mast

Mounting on a Flat Surface

PANEL ANTENNAS

14 dBi Directional Panel Antenna for 2.4 GHz PRX04-050250

High Gain Panel Directional Antenna for 2.4 GHz

Wall Mount for Outdoor/Indoor Application

Window Suction Mount for Indoor Application

PARABOLIC ANTENNAS

24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna

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