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ADS ECHO Manual
Outside Manhole Antenna Installation Instructions
These installation instructions will be applicable for installing the antenna in the road, in the ground, or
under other paving materials. Antenna options are shown below.
ADS 9000-0080 over-molded multi-band antenna for 9000-
ECHO
and 9000-
ECHO
-4VZ
Slim (left), Mini-Wing (right) antennas for 9000-
ECHO
only
Note:
While this section describes the process for installing these antennas, all wireless antennas
provided through ADS also include detailed installation instructions.
1.
Determine the appropriate location in the road near the manhole to install the antenna.
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Locate the antenna in the road between 18 and 30 inches (457 and 762 mm) from the manhole
in which the monitor is installed. Position the antenna as far as possible from the iron frame
and buried flange to prevent interference with the signal.
•
Avoid locations at which cars will remain parked over the antenna for extended periods, as
this will interfere with the signal strength.
•
Select a location that drains well so water will not collect over the antenna, interfering with
the signal.
•
Choose a location that is as flat as possible with a stable base material. For optimum
operations, the 9000-ECHO-4VZ (9000-0080) antenna must be installed as flat as possible
and parallel to the ground with the ADS logo facing up.
•
Select a location where the antenna will experience minimal direct impact from road traffic,
where possible.
•
Make sure the location exists beyond the manhole’s iron rim beneath the road surface. This
will enable access to the manhole corbel when drilling the channel for the antenna cable.
•
Verify that no buried utility cables exist in the area in which drilling will occur for the antenna
installation. Consider contacting an Underground Utility Locating Service for assistance.
2.
Mark the location for the antenna installation, and then mark the location to drill the corbel hole 2.5 to
3 inches (64 to 76 mm) back from the edge of the antenna hole.
3.
Drill a hole from the marked corbel hole location in the road, through the corbel, and into the manhole
using the ½ inch (13 mm) by 36 inch (914 mm) hammer drill bit. This will serve as the channel for the
antenna cable extending from the antenna to the monitor in the manhole. Be careful to avoid any cables
in the manhole. Restart the hole slightly to the right or left if mesh is encountered or resistance occurs.
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