Doc No.
0096489
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6
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29
V1.2 Issued 17 Aug 2020
2.2.
Antenna Recommendations
Omni Directional Antenna
CCWR base unit is equipped with an
omni-directional antenna 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 find, whenever
possible, a line of sight with the load
cell where minimal obstacles reside
along the RF path.
Note:
Fresnel Zone, the area around
the visual line-of-sight that radio waves
spread out into after they leave the
antenna must be 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
may help achieve better
propagation.
Note
: The use of extension
cables that always represent
attenuation and signal
strength losses should be
avoided if possible.
Antenna Mating
The recommended torque
setting for the antenna/band-
pass filter is 5lbs (0.56Nm).
