Installation guide

Tsunami MP.11 Recommended Antennas

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.