SIMATIC NET
Operating Instructions
Release 11/2020
English
ANT896-4MA (Omni-Antenna 0.7 / 2.7 GHz)
SIMATIC NET antenna for use in GSM(2G), UMTS(3G) and LTE(4G)
networks
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the hardware and software described. Since deviations cannot be
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Recycling and disposal
The products are low in pollutants, can be recycled and meet
the re-quirements of the WEEE directive 2012/19/EU for the
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.
Do not dispose of the products at public disposal sites.
For environmentally friendly recycling and the disposal of
your old device contact a certified disposal company for electronic
scrap or your Siemens contact
https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109479891.
Note the different national regulations.
Warning notice system
This manual contains notices you have to observe in order to ensure
your personal safety, as well as to prevent damage to property. The
notices referring to your personal safety are highlighted in the manual
by a safety alert symbol, notices referring only to property damage have
no safety alert symbol. These notices shown below are graded accord-
ing to the degree of danger.
DANGER
indicates that death or severe personal injury
will
result if proper precau-
tions are not taken.
WARNING
indicates that death or severe personal injury
may
result if proper pre-
cautions are not taken.
CAUTION
indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are
not taken.
NOTICE
indicates that property damage can result if proper precautions are not
taken.
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The product/system described in this documentation may be
operated only by
personnel qualified
for the specific task in
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warning notices and safety instructions. Qualified personnel are
those who, based on their training and experience, are capable of
identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards when working with
these products/systems.
7 Safety notes
WARNING
Danger due to lightning strikes
Antennas installed outdoors must be within the area covered by a light-
ning protection system.
Make sure that all conducting systems entering from outdoors can be
protected by a lightning protection potential equalization system.
When implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you
adhere to the VDE 0182 or IEC 62305 standard.
NOTICE
Improper use
The device (and its components) may only be used for the application
described in the catalog or the operating instructions. Combinations with
devices or components of other manufacturers are permitted it they have
been approved by Siemens.
Correct and safe operation of the device is guaranteed only when it is
transported, stored, set up, installed, used and maintained according to
the recommendations.
8 Components of the product
The following components are supplied with the
ANT896-4MA:
•
1 ANT896-4MA Antenna
•
Operating Instructions
Please check that the consignment you have received is
complete. If it is not complete or there are signs of external
damage, please contact your supplier or your local Siemens
office.
9 Installation
5. Remove the antenna from the protective foil.
6. Place the antenna on the connector of the device and
slightly screw the union nut of the antenna onto the con-
nector.
7. Align the antenna in the desired position und tighten the
union nut.
8. To reposition the antenna, loosen the union nut by half a
turn, position the antenna and retighten the union nut.
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