Argus

®

Installation Instructions

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9

”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

Bulletin A997-0096

• Revision D • October 2015 page Page 1 of 13

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General

This instruction sheet contains all necessary information required to assist in the correct installation of ARGUS Single & Multiband 353mm (13.8

”) Profile Panel Antenna using clamp brackets or U-bolts. The U-bolt kit has been designed for minimal protrusion behind the mounting pole to allow for limited azimuth panning of the antenna using Argus RRM kits fitted with OEM equipment mounted directly behind the antenna mounts.

Following symbols can be found next to text outlining important information.

Please follow the procedure marked with this symbol precisely.

Non-compliance may lead to damage of the product.

Handy tips when installing product.

Unpacking

Make sure that the antenna and the accessory items listed below are provided and have not been damaged during transport.



Antenna



Mounting kit



Hex key 6mm AF (supplied with adjustable downtilt antennas only).

Mounting Kits

Fixed Downtilt

Mechanical Downtilt

Tilt Range

Mounting Bracket Spacing

Pole Diameter Range for clamp brackets

Pole Diameter Range for U bolts

870-1200mm

(34.3-47.2

”) Antennas

F-130-GL

T-128-GL

0



, 2



-10



in 1



steps

716mm

(28.2”)

50mm

(2”)-115mm (4.5”)

75mm(3”)-90mm(3.5”)

1200-1575mm

(47.2-

62”) Antennas

F-130-GL

T-126-GL

0



- 12



in 2



steps

976mm

(38.4”)

60mm (2.4

”)-115mm (4.5”)

75mm(3”)-90mm(3.5”)

1575-2700mm

(62-

106.3”) Antennas

F-130-GL

T-125-GL

0



- 8



in 1



steps

1400mm (

55.1”)

75mm

(3”)-115mm (4.5”)

75mm(3”)-90mm(3.5”)

Table 1: Mounting Kit Part Numbers for different Antennas

DO NOT STACK

UNPACKED

ANTENNAS

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

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DO NOT PLACE POINT

LOADS ON ANTENNA

RADOME

Installation Instructions

Ensure a torque spanner is used when tightening fasteners, see the mounting kit diagrams on the following pages for the correct torque recommendations.

Ensure antenna is installed with the connectors at the bottom.

DO NOT USE ROPE OR

CHAIN OR SLING

ATTACHMENT

AROUND ANTENNA

FOR LIFTING

USE MOUNTING

BRACKETS FOR

LIFTING AS SHOWN

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Do not install near power lines. Power lines, telephone lines, and guy wires look the same.

Assume any wire or line can electrocute you.

Do not install on a wet or windy day or when lightning or thunder is in the area.

Do not use metal ladder.

Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels.

Wear protective clothing including a long-sleeved shirt and rubber gloves.

Installation Instructions

– Fixed Downtilt Mounting Kit for up to 2700mm,

(106.3”) Antennas – F-130-GL

Assemble mounting kit as per Figure 2 & Figure 3 of this document.

1. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp brackets to the pole.

The clamp brackets with u-bolts can clamp pipe diameters between 75

(3”)-

90mm

(3.5”).

Upper & Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

(To Suit Pipes OD 75-90 mm (80 NB)

Figure 1: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using U-bolt for Fixed Downtilt Antenna

(Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

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(Torque 40Nm)

(30ft.lb)

(28ft.lb)

Figure 2: Exploded Assembly of Mounting Bracket with U-Bolts

(Torque 40Nm) (30ft.lb)

(70ft.lb)

(28ft.lb)

Figure 3: Exploded Assembly of Mounting Bracket using Clamp Bracket

Installation Instructions

– Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kit T-128-GL,

Bracket Spacing 716mm(28.2”)

Assemble mounting kit as per Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 6 & Figure 7 of this document.

1. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the brackets to the pole.

2. Downtilt angles of 0



& 2



through to 10



in 1



increments can be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket.



2



- 10



downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the tilt arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting

pole, as shown in Figure 8. The first vacant hole is for 2



downtilt, with each consecutive hole resulting in an increased inclination of 1



.



For finer downtilt angle adjustments the distance in between the top

and bottom mounting bracket on the pole can be adjusted.



For 0



downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 8.



Inclinometer or other angular measuring devices may be used to

verify downtilt angle as required.

The clamp brackets in Figure 4 can clamp pipe diameters between 50mm

(2") & 115mm (4.5"). For typical installations the minimum recommended pipe diameter is 60mm (2.4").

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Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 50 mm(2”)-115mm(4.5”)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 50mm(2”)-115mm(4.5”)

Figure 4: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using Clamp Bracket for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt

Antenna (Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75

(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75

(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Figure 5: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using U-bolt for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Antenna

(Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

(Torque 40Nm) (30ft.lb)

(70ft.lb)

(28ft.lb)

Figure 6: Typical Exploded Assembly for Upper Mounting Bracket using Clamp Bracket

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

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(28ft.lb)

Figure 7: Typical Exploded Assembly for Upper Mounting Bracket using U-Bolts

OPTIONAL: THE TILT ARM AND EXTRA HARDWARE

CAN BE STOWED IN THE POSITION SHOWN WHEN

IN 0° DOWNTILT CONFIGURATION USING A CLAMP

BRACKET.

(28.2”)

0



Downtilt 5



Downtilt 10



Downtilt

Figure 8: Upper Bracket Placement for Various Downtilts

Installation Instructions

– Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kit T-126-GL,

Bracket Spacing 976mm(38.4”)

Assemble mounting kit as per Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 6 & Figure 7 of this document.

1. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the brackets to the pole.

2. Downtilt angles of 0



through to 12



in 2



increments can be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket.



2



- 12



downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the tilt arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting

pole, as shown in Figure 11. The first vacant hole is for 2



downtilt, with each consecutive hole resulting in an increased inclination of 1



.



For finer downtilt angle adjustments the distance in between the top

and bottom mounting bracket on the pole can be adjusted.



For 0



downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 11.



Inclinometer or other angular measuring devices may be used to

verify downtilt angle as required.

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The clamp brackets in Figure 9can clamp pipe diameters between 50mm (2")

& 115mm (4.5"). For typical installations the minimum recommended pipe diameter is 60mm (2.4").

Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 60mm(2.4

”)-115mm(4.5”)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 60mm(2.4

”)-115mm(4.5”)

Figure 9: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using Clamp Bracket for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt

Antenna (Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75

(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Figure 10: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using U-bolt for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Antenna

(Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

OPTIONAL: THE TILT ARM AND EXTRA HARDWARE

CAN BE STOWED IN THE POSITION SHOWN WHEN

IN 0° DOWNTILT CONFIGURATION USING A CLAMP

BRACKET.

(38.4”)

0



Downtilt 6



Downtilt 12



Downtilt

Figure 11: Upper Bracket Placement for Various Downtilts

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

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Installation Instructions

– Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kit T-125-GL,

Bracket Spacing 1400mm(55.1”)

Assemble mounting kit as per Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 6 & Figure 7 of this document.

3. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the brackets to the pole.

4. Downtilt angles of 0



through to 8



in 1



increments can be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket.



1



- 8



downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the tilt arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting

pole, as shown in Figure 14. The first vacant hole is for 1



downtilt, with each consecutive hole resulting in an increased inclination of 1



.



For finer downtilt angle adjustments the distance in between the top

and bottom mounting bracket on the pole can be adjusted.



For 0



downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 14.



Inclinometer or other angular measuring devices may be used to

verify downtilt angle as required.

The clamp brackets in Figure 9can clamp pipe diameters between 50mm (2")

& 115mm (4.5"). For typical installations the minimum recommended pipe diameter is 75mm (3").

Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75mm(3

”)-115mm(4.5”)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD mm(3

”)-115mm(4.5”)

Figure 12: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using Clamp Bracket for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt

Antenna (Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75

(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

To Suit Pipes OD 75

(3”)-90mm(3.5”) (80 NB)

Figure 13: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using U-bolt for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Antenna

(Note: Antenna shown is for representation only. Actual antenna may vary)

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OPTIONAL: THE TILT ARM AND EXTRA HARDWARE

CAN BE STOWED IN THE POSITION SHOWN WHEN

IN 0° DOWNTILT CONFIGURATION USING A CLAMP

BRACKET.

(55.1”)

0



Downtilt 4



Downtilt 8



Downtilt

Figure 14: Upper Bracket Placement for Various Downtilts

Operation of Antennas

The beam downtilt is factory set.

Fixed Downtilt

Antennas

Manual

Electrically

Adjustable

Downtilt

Antennas

AISG Compliant

Remotely

Adjustable

Downtilt

Antennas

The beam downtilt below the horizon is adjusted by rotating the hex socket located at the bottom of the antenna. Turning the hex socket in a clockwise direction increases the beam downtilt below the horizon.

Turning the hex socket in an anti-clockwise direction decreases the beam downtilt below the horizon. Beam downtilt setting in degrees below boresight can be read off the scale at the base of the antenna. The downtilt setting is read from the face of the antenna base plate at the point where the scale protrudes.

AISG Compliant antennas are compatible with AISG compliant control unit equipment. For operation of downtilt using AISG compliant controllers see the controller documentation.

WARNING: During downtilt adjustment ensure the hex socket is not turned past the minimum and maximum positions as shown on the downtilt indicator scale. Forcing the hex adjustment beyond this point may lead to damage of the downtilt mechanism. Using power drills and

electric screwdrivers to adjust downtilt may also lead to damage of

the downtilt mechanism.

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

Port and Band

Identification

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Each RF and/or AISG port on the antenna is numbered and identified in accordance with AISG Standard “AISG Antenna Port Color Coding v1.0”.

Each RF band in the antenna corresponds with a pair of ±45° polarized

RF ports (an array), with the band numbers rising in step with the port numbers, ie Band 1 corresponds with Ports 1 & 2, Band 2 corresponds with Ports 3 & 4 etc.

Ports are numbered starting with RF low frequency band(s) first, followed by higher frequency bands. For bands operating at the same RF frequency, ports associated with arrays at the bottom of the antenna are numbered before ports associated with arrays at the top.

For remote tilt antennas, depending on the configuration of AISG employed, the antenna will report the bands differently to the primary controller as follows:

Remote

Electrical Tilt

Connection

SRET: For either AISG1.1 or 2.0, a multiband antenna configured as cascaded SRET will report to the primary controller as multiple antennas, each with a single band. Each band of the antenna will report a different serial number. For example, a tri band antenna with serial number

60051007 will report to the controller three individual antennas with serial numbers 600510071, 600510072,

600510073, where the last digit represents the band of the antenna.

MRET: When using AISG2.0, a multiband antenna will report to the primary controller as a single antenna with multiple bands. Each band of the antenna is accessible through the controller.

The AISG connector fitted to the antenna is designed to accept any AISG compliant cable assembly. After ensuring both connectors are dry, push in the mating connector, then tighten the screw lock to between 0.7 and 1.1

Nm (0.5 -0.8 ft.lb). If needed or required by local procedures apply mastic

(or similar waterproofing) to the mating connectors.

Tighten the AISG mating connector by hand only. Do not apply any more rotational force to the AISG mating connector than needed to properly mate the seal and do not exceed 1.1 Nm. Using excessive torque may damage the AISG connection in the antenna.

RF Cable

Connection

The 4.3/10 female connectors fitted to the antenna are designed to fit jumper cables with a standard 4.3/10 RF male connector. After ensuring both mating connectors are dry push the male connector in and mate the connector coupling according to the cable tail manufacturer guideline.

If the RF connectors are tightened beyond the recommend torque of 8Nm

(5.9 ft.lb), the RF connection to the antenna may be damaged.

Ensure that only 4.3/10 tail connectors are mated with the 4.3/10 antenna connectors as the use of other connector types will damage the antenna connectors.

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Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

Figure 15:

RPX310B-B1

Bottom View

Figure 16:

RVVPX310B-B1

Bottom View

Mounting Kit For Multi/Single 353mm (13.9”) Profile Panel

Antenna T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

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ADJUSTING MECHANICAL DOWN TILT AFTER INSTALLATION

T-125-GL, T-126-GL, T-128-GL & F-130-GL

1.

Use a tether to secure the antenna’s hoisting eye to the mounting structure. The tether can be a rope, wire rope, chain, or similar material.

The tether should be short enough to prevent the antenna from tilting beyond its maximum downtilt range. This will prevent the antenna from tilting away from the mounting structure when the adjusting bolts are removed.

Installed cables or the antenna may be damaged if they are allowed to strike the mounting structure when the antenna mechanical downtilt is changed.

Figure 17: Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

2. Loosen the fasteners holding the bottom antenna bracket to the bottom pivot bracket. Do not remove them.

Figure 18: Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly

3. Remove the M12 bolts, washers, and nuts from the pivot bracket. The antenna may tilt down to the extent allowed by the tether installed in step 1.

Loosen the

Fasteners

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Remove the

Fasteners

Figure 19: Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly

4. The desired downtilt angle may be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket. See the installation instructions above for detailed information.

5. Adjust the antenna downtilt to the desired angle and reinstall the M12 bolts, washers, and nuts between the upper pivot bracket and the tilt arm.

6. Tighten all four M12 nuts to 38Nm (28 ft.lb).

7. Remove the tether.

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