Troubleshooting guide

Reference Manual
00809-0100-4308, Rev BA
Appendix C: High Gain Remote Antenna Option
December 2014
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High Gain Remote Antenna Option
Appendix C High Gain Remote Antenna
Option
Safety messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 151
Functional and physical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 152
Review installation considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 153
Transient/lightning considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 153
Install the high gain remote antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 154
C.1 Safety messages
Procedures and instructions in this section may require special precautions to ensure the safety
of the personnel performing the operations. Information that raises potential safety issues is
indicated by a warning symbol ( ). Please refer to the following safety messages before
performing an operation preceded by this symbol.
When installing remote mount antennas for the wireless field device, always use
established safety procedures to avoid falling or contact with high-power electrical lines.
Install remote antenna components for the wireless field device in compliance with local
and national electrical codes and use best practices for lightning protection.
Before installing consult with the local area electrical inspector, electrical officer, and work
area supervisor.
The wireless field device remote antenna option is specifically engineered to provide
installation flexibility while optimizing wireless performance and local spectrum approvals.
To maintain wireless performance and avoid non-compliance with spectrum regulations,
do not change the length of cable or the antenna type.
If the supplied remote mount antenna kit is not installed per these instructions, Emerson
Process Management is not responsible for wireless performance or non-compliance with
spectrum regulations.
Be aware of overhead electrical power lines.