
Interfacing and Controlling the RIM 801D Antenna integration: Antenna cabling
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RIM 801D OEM Radio Modem – Integrator’s Guide
Figure 8: Different MMCX Connector Orientations
There are many orientation options available when connecting your antenna
cabling to the RIM 801D. Figure 8 shows the top-view (as shown in Figure
1) of the antenna corner. The RIM 801D is available with one of three
different connectors: A) the right-angle, end-mount MMCX connector; B)
the right-angle, side-mount MMCX connector and C) the straight, vertical
MMCX connector.
Different orientations give you more options when positioning the modem in
the terminal. The Straight and/or right-angled MMCX connectors can also
be ordered with, or separately from antenna cabling. The combinations of
MMCX connectors of both the antenna cabling and the RIM 801D allow
many different positions. For example, an antenna cable with a straight
MMCX connector can be fixed to point directly out from the RIM 801D in
the direction of the different modem connectors (see Figure 8), or an
antenna cable with a right-angle MMCX connector can be fixed to the RIM
801D to allow the cable to rotate 360
º
along the face, long, or short side of
the RIM 801D.
Huber & Suner can provide an 8” cable assembly. A suitable cable is the
EZ Flex 405. The part number for this cable with a straight MMCX
connector is Huber & Suner Canada Part #: 133REEZ4-12-S2/1699 Length
203mm. The cable is also available with a right-angle MMCX connector
Part #: 133REEZ4-12-S2/1699. Alternately, the connectors and cable can be
purchased individually. The SMA connector’s part number is 25SMA-50-2-
25/111. The straight and right-angle MMCX connector’s part numbers are
Part #: 11MMCX-50-2-1C/111 and Part #: 16MMCX-50-2-1C/111,
respectively. Less expensive, but lower performance cable assemblies can
also be purchased. Please contact RIM for details. The cable should be built
with strain reliefs to prevent damage.
Other SMA jack connectors are the M/ACOM OSM (SMA) for flexible
cable, (A) Straight Cable Jack part number 2032-5007-02 (RG 142), (B)
Bulkhead Feedthrough Cable Jack part number 2034-5004-02 (RG 142), or
A
C
B
RIM 801D Antenna Corner (Top-View)