RLX-FHE, RLX-FHES, RLX-FHS
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RadioLinx FH
Hardware Installation
Frequency-Hopping Industrial Radio
Page 38 of 151
ProSoft Technology, Inc.
November 25, 2008
The RadioLinx radio module has a maximum output power of 250mW or 24dBm.
Therefore, the maximum allowable antenna gain at full output power is 12dBi in a
Point-Multipoint (Broadcast) application.
(30dBm -24dBm) *1 = 12dBi
5.2
Antenna Installation Overview
Read the information in the following topics when installing antennas for
maximized antenna performance:
connecting antennas (page 38)
antenna location, spacing, and mounting (page 40)
5.2.1 Connecting
Antennas
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the primary antenna
port
(port A);
without an antenna for each radio, the network will not function.
Remote and Repeater radios may have a second antenna attached to port B.
All antennas for radios communicating directly with each other should be
mounted so they have the same antenna polarity.
Small antennas with a reverse polarity sma connector can be mounted directly
on the radio. Screw the antenna onto the antenna port connector until snug.
Larger antennas and antennas that don't have a reverse gender SMA connector
must be mounted separately and connected to the radio using a coaxial antenna
cable. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal,
use
an
antenna
cable length
no
longer
than
necessary
to
ensure optimum
performance
.
For more information when connecting antennas to each type of radio go to:
Repeater Antennas - Single or Dual (page 39)
Remote Antennas - Antenna Diversity (page 40)
Note:
It is illegal to use any antenna that is not on the ProSoft Technology approved antennas list.
Contact the manufacturer (page 89) with any questions or browse the antenna FAQ at the
company web site.
Refer to the Antenna Installation Overview (page 38) section for more installation
topics.
5.2.2 Master
Antenna
The Master radio used a single antenna connected to port A.
Summary of Contents for RadioLinx FH Series
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