Installing a Magnetic Mount Antenna for the LPA-Series Receiver
A magnetic mount antenna should be installed in a location, which is at, or as close as possible to the best location as
determined by the site survey. The antenna’s magnetic base must be attached to a piece of metal (i.e. steel or iron).
The antenna comes with 12 feet of attached co-axial cable* so you can remotely locate the antenna up to 12 feet away
from the LPA-Series receiver. The antenna cable MUST run directly away from the LPA receiver.
* Do NOT attempt to cut, shorten or splice this cable in any way.
For best performance the magnetic mount antenna must be:
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Mounted on a metal surface e.g. steel or iron. This metal mounting surface MUST be at least 2 feet square with
the antenna positioned in the center. The antenna’s internal magnet will secure it to the surface. Do NOT place
adhesives between the bottom of the antenna mounting surface and the metal mounting surface itself.
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Orient the antenna so that the element itself is vertical. The antenna can be mounted upside down with no affect
on performance. Just make sure the antenna element is vertical.
• Mounted away from other metal objects, walls, and structures. Avoid surrounding the antenna or “shielding” it by
locating it too closely to metal walls, inside an elevator shaft, in recessed girders, firewalls or ceilings.
Section 2
Installation
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2.2
LPA-Series radio receiver installation
Installation of the LPA receiver is critical to the effective radio coverage of the radio PA
system. Without proper installation the maximum possible distance between the calling
radio and the LPA receiver will be significantly reduced.
Guidelines for installing the LPA-Series receiver:
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The radio receiver box must be located inside, out of the elements.
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For best radio coverage the LPA receiver should be installed in a central
location and as high up as possible.
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For maximum radio coverage the antenna should be in a vertical orientation
and should not be touching or surrounded by large metal objects. The receiver
box can be mounted horizontally as long as the antenna is in a vertical
position.
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Do not install the LPA receiver in a high traffic location with the possibility that
the receiver box would be struck, become unplugged, or disconnected from the
PA amplifier.
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If connection to the PA amplifier is via it’s AUX IN, the
LPA receiver must be within 6 ft. of the PA amplifier.
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Do not wind, loop or otherwise allow the power cord from the RPS-1A
power cube to contact the antenna. The power cord should be routed
away from the antenna.
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Be sure there is a convenient source of 110VAC power for the RPS-
1A power cube.
RPS-1A
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