Flintec CC1W-30klb, User Manual

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User Manual - CC1W
V1.2 – ISSUED 17 AUG 2020 Page 6 of 22 DOC No. 0095771
2.2 Antenna Recommendations

Omni Directional Antenna
CC1W base unit is equipped with
an Omni-directional antenna in
order to provide the widest possible
signal coverage.

RP-SMA Connector (female)
The antenna is provided with a
threaded, weatherproof, RP-SMA
female connector. This connector
must be properly tightened to the
male connector on the enclosure
.

Vertical Alignment
Perpendicular/horizontal alignment
of the antenna, relative to the
polished rod, is essential.

Line-of-sight
Is important to ensure line of sight
to the load cell is not compromised
by obstacles. The base unit should
be mounted in such a way as to
minimize obstacle interference.
Note: Fresnel Zone (the area
around the visual line-of-sight that
radio waves spread out into after
they leave the antenna) must be
as clear as possible. Obstacles
may weaken signal strength.

Antenna Height
The base unit antenna can be
positioned flexibly using the
antenna extension cable.
Mounting the antenna at a higher
position to the base unit may help
to achieve a cleaner line of sight.
Note: The use of the antenna
extension cable should not result in
the line of sight being
compromised. The antenna should
only be extended higher than the
base unit, it should not be
positioned close to the ground.