Installation
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Installation Examples
Remote antennas and accessories must respect the following limits:
■
Antenna must comply with the laws for usage of 2400 MHz equipment of the country of
installation.
■
Radio frequency
50
µ
J
■
Radio frequency power
2 W
■
Antenna gain
20 dBi
Furthermore, the allowed antenna gain depends on the laws for usage of 2400 MHz
equipment of the country of installation.
■
Maximum gain for EU
4 dBi
Maximum gain for US & Canada
2 dBi
The maximum gain consists of the antenna gain minus the loss of all other components,
such as, cables, adapters, etc.
Antenna
WirelessHART
gateway radio power
1
Cable configurations for coaxial cable W-
ACC-CA-NM-NM-*
EU
US & Canada
W-ANT-2400-2-ROD
Omnidirectional rod
antenna
2 dBi
10 dBm
■
1 m
■
1 m + 1 m
■
2 m
■
1 m
■
1 m + 1 m
■
2 m
W-ANT-2400-6dB-
ROD-NF
Omnidirectional rod
antenna
6 dBi
10 dBm
■
2 m + 2 m
■
5 m
■
5 m + 1 m
■
5 m + 2 m
The use of alternative
antennas is not
allowed.
W-ANT-2400-8dB-
PAN-NF
Directional panel
antenna
8.5 dBi
10 dBm
■
5 m + 2 m
■
5 m + 5 m
■
10 m
The use of alternative
antennas is not
allowed.
W-ANT-2400-14dB-
PAN-NF
Directional panel
antenna
14 dBi
10 dBm
■
5 m + 10 m
The use of alternative
antennas is not
allowed.
0 dBm
■
1 m
■
1 m + 1 m
■
2 m
■
2 m + 1 m
■
2 m + 2 m
1
The power level of the WirelessHART gateway can be configured using the
Wireless
Communication Parameters
. See chapter 5.2
Danger!
Explosion hazard or loss of radio approval through unsuitable accessories
The use of unsuitable or unapproved accessories may void the Ex certification or radio
approval of the device and present an explosion hazard or violate the national radio
regulations.
Only use suitable, certified remote antennas and accessories that are listed in the installation
examples or that respect the limits mentioned below. If in doubt, consult your national
regulations expert.
