PCTEL Heavy-Duty Omnidirectional Base Station Platform
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INFRASTRUCTURE ANTENNAS Omnidirectional Carrier Grade Fiberglass Antennas - LMR & Cellular BOA Series PCTEL Heavy-Duty Omnidirectional RoHS COMPLIANT Base Station Platform The PCTEL BOA omnidirectional base station antennas consist of a linear array, encapsulated in a heavy-duty fiberglass radome with a thick-walled 6061-T6 aluminum mounting base. The rugged and robust design makes these antennas ideal for deployment in harsh environments where long term reliability and durability cannot be compromised. This platform is ideal for industrial wireless applications in the SCADA, Utility Smart Grid, Positive Train Control, Remote Monitoring, Precision Agriculture, and Military/Defense markets. Features • UV-stable gray fiberglass radome • Versatile mounting brackets included • Black, hard coat anodized finish on antenna base and mounting brackets • Galvanized mounting hardware • Movable drain plug for upright or inverted mounting • DC grounded for ESD protection • Stable pattern and gain performance with no field tuning required BOA9025 and BOA9025 and BOA2175 and • Temperature rang -40°C to +85°C BAM1017 BAM1005 MMK5 mount mount mount • Optional BAM1017 mount compatible with wooden, concrete, or composite utility poles STANDARD CONFIGURATION Model Connector Mount BOA9025 N Female bulkhead BAM1005 mast mount included BOA9028 N Female bulkhead BAM1005 mast mount included BOA90211 N Female bulkhead MMK5 mast mount included BOA4409 N Female bulkhead MMK5 mast mount included BOA4357 N Female bulkhead BAM1005 mast mount included ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS - RF ANTENNA Elevation Half Nominal Model Frequency Range Gain VSWR Average Power Power Beamwidth Impedance BOA9025 902-928 MHz 5.1 dBi / 3 dBd < 1.5 25° 250 watts 50 ohms BOA9028 902-928 MHz 8.1 dBi / 6 dBd < 1.5 13° 250 watts 50 ohms BOA90211 902-928 MHz 11.1 dBi / 9 dBd < 1.5 6° 250 watts 50 ohms BOA4409 440-460 MHz 9.1 dBi / 7 dBd <1.7 11° 250 watts 50 ohms BOA4357 430-470MHz 7.1 dBi / 5 dBd <1.7 18° 250 watts 50 ohms MECHANICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Model Dimensions Weight Housing Material Rated Wind BOA9025 2 OD x 55 in (5 x 139.7 cm) 5.0 lbs Fiberglass 125 mph BOA9028 2 OD x 68 in (5 x 172.7 cm) 6.0 lbs Fiberglass 125 mph BOA90211 2 OD x 122 in (5 x 309.9 cm 10.0 lbs Fiberglass 125 mph BOA4409 2 OD x 151 in (5 x 383.5 cm) 12 lbs Fiberglass 125 mph BOA4357 2 OD x 83 in (5 x 210.8 cm) 7.0 lbs Fiberglass 125 mph PCTEL, Inc. WEB: www.antenna.com 77 E-Cod E-Cod R900® Gateway v4 Installation and Maintenance Guide INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE MAINTENANCE AND INSTALLATION v4 GATEWAY GATEWAY ® R900 R900® Gateway v4 Installation and Maintenance Guide Copyright This manual is an unpublished work and contains the trade secrets and confidential information of Neptune Technology Group Inc., which are not to be divulged to third parties and may not be reproduced or transmitted in whole or part, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical for any purpose, without the express written permission of Neptune Technology Group Inc. All rights to designs or inventions disclosed herein, including the right to manufacture, are reserved to Neptune Technology Group Inc. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Neptune reserves the right to change the product specifications at any time without incurring any obligations. Trademarks Used in this Manual R900 is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc. Other brands or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FCC Conformity This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can emit radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Neptune Technology Group Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference; and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l'interférence canadienne causant des règlements d'équipement. L'opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n'importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l'opération peu désirée. R900® Gateway v4 Installation and Maintenance Guide Neptune Technology Group Inc. Literature No. IM R900 Gateway v4 10.14 1600 Alabama Highway 229 Part No. 13194-001 Tallassee, AL 36078 Tel: (800) 633-8754 Fax: (334) 283-7293 Copyright © 2009-2014 Neptune Technology Group Inc. All Rights Reserved. Contents 1 Overview About This Guide . 1 Conventions Used in this Manual . 1 General Product Overview . 2 Determining How to Install the Gateway . 3 Site Considerations . 3 Mounting Configurations . 4 Wall Mount . 4 Gateway Stand . 4 Pole Installation . 5 Gateway Kits . 5 Solar Unit . 5 AC Unit . 6 Cellular Modem . 6 Ethernet . 6 Activating the Cellular Service to the Gateway . 7 2 General Installation Information Preparation . 9 SIM Cards . 9 Guidelines . 10 Gateway Specifications . 10 Electrical Specifications . 10 Environmental Conditions . 10 Mechanical Specifications . 10 Gateway Stands . 10 UPS Specifications . 11 Solar Power System Specifications . 11 Solar Panel . 11 Battery Enclosure . 12 Battery . 12 RF Antenna Specifications . 13 Storage . 13 R900 Gateway v4 Installation and Maintenance Guide iii Contents Unpacking . 14 Tools and Materials . 14 Safety and Preliminary Checks . 15 3 Installation of the Gateway Mounting RF Antenna to a Pole or Stand . 17 Mounting the Gateway – Solar Configuration . 19 Mounting the Battery Box . 19 Attaching the Solar Panel . 21 Mounting the Gateway . 22 Wiring the Solar Panel . 22 Wiring the Battery Box . ..