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5.0
Appendix
5.1 Antenna Options
To meet FCC licensing rules, only antennas supplied or recommended by Rice Lake Weighing Systems should be used.
Antenna placement is critical for problem free use of the system.
• Select a relatively clear transmission path between the devices. Radio signals travel primarily by line of sight (LOS),
obstructions between stations may degrade the system performance.
• When using the long range antenna, mount the antenna on an elevated structure to ensure that there is a clear LOS
transmission path. This will help to ensure the antenna clears surrounding obstructions. Do not provide a ground plane
for the antenna.
• Fixed station locations often benefit from directional antennas when the location of the other components in the RF
network are fixed and/or in the same direction. Never use a directional antenna on a mobile system.
• If using the standard antenna, ensure it is not blocked by surrounding metal objects in the operating area. Transmission
is generally OK through most kinds of glass. If there is no clear line of sight place to mount the receiving device, consider
an optional long range antenna that can be remotely mounted.
• The standard and long range antennas are vertical plane devices. They should be vertical when high off the ground (like
the underside of a large bridge crane). Do not orient them sideways. The long range 9dBi antenna is sensitive to off axis
mounting. Use a level to ensure the antenna is 90° perpendicular to the earth.
• Do not mount an omni directional antenna next to metallic or concrete surfaces. This can result in reflections and
undesired RF characteristics. Use a Corner Reflector instead.
• After installation, seal the antenna connection with an adhesive heat shrink boot. Failure to seal the antenna may result
in water penetration and/or device failure.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems does not recommend running the antenna extension cable beyond 3 meters. At 2.4
GHz, there will be more loss than gain. If the antenna must be raised more than 3 meters, use a very low loss, 50 ohm
coax such as RG-214, RF-195, or other low loss varieties.
For very short extensions (<1m), cables made with RG-316 are suitable.
FCC STATEMENT
FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO or HSW-DNT24, or MCQ-XBS6
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures: Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver, Connect equipment and receiver to outlets on different circuits, or Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Standard Antenna
The Standard Antenna is an articulated 1/2 wave 2dBi gain design with a standard TNC connector that mounts
directly on the enclosure.
This Antenna should be vertically oriented and is considered suitable for most short to medium range applications.
Note
Note
This antenna and coax connector, though resistant to water, is not water-proof.
Seal the TNC base with an adhesive heat shrink boot if this antenna is exposed to rain.
IMPORTANT
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