Range and External antenna
The gatestation has been designed to be used with an external antenna. Typical range with the antenna
mounted is 100m in built-up areas and 350m in more open areas. Heavily built up areas will affect the
range significantly and possible reduce maximum range to less than 100m. Further range is always
possible with higher placing of the antenna or by using the handset with external antenna.
Place the external antenna in a vertical orientation on top of poles, walls or a roof. It is important to
place the antenna at least 1m away from trees, metal or concrete. If the antenna must be placed against a
wall or building its range will be further in front of the building but low behind the structure.
The antenna mount uses a “L” bracket and includes plugs and screws.
Connect the cable at the back of
gatestation to the antenna cable and ensure that the ends are fitted tightly. Extra 3m or 6m lengths of
cable are available although it is advised not to exceed the length by 12m as power will be lost due to
cable losses.
Booster handset
The ZA613 handset has an internal antenna and is therefore portable. Clarity and signal quality will be
affected if there are many obstructions between the house and the gate such as trees, walls or buildings.
It is then advisable to use a booster handset ZA613-E where a fixed external antenna with 6m of cable is
permanently connected directly to the handset. Better audio and reception will be achieved by mounting
the antenna outside the building and at some height so that there is clearer line-of-sight to the gate
stations antenna.