DATAEAGLE antenna connection
The DATAEAGLE Compact, Classic and X-Treme series always have an SMA-female antenna connection.
The DATAEAGLE Compact, Classic and X-Treme series always have an SMA-female connection.
Antenna installation
Antennas can be mounted directly on the DATAEAGLE or can be detached via a cable, e.g. when mounting the antenna on a control cabinet or on a mast.
- Connect the antenna cable to the antenna connection on the radio modem (DATAEAGLE).
- Attach the antenna to the designated place, e.g. outside the control cabinet.
Antenna installation on a mast
Mount antennas outside the switch cabinet, as this causes a high attenuation of the radio signal, which has a negative effect on the range. The exception is a plastic switch cabinet, which causes low attenuation and therefore makes it possible to install an antenna inside the switch cabinet.
Ideally, mount omnidirectional antennas free-standing, e.g. on a mast, so that they can radiate evenly in all directions on a horizontal plane.
Antenna connector types
SMA-male and SMA-female
SMA-male connectors are used for applications in frequency ranges from 1 GHz to 18/ 26.5 GHz (depending on the version). The SMA connectors are quite small, yet mechanically very robust due to the screw lock.
FME-male and FME-female
These are miniature connectors with an electrical impedance of 50 Ω for frequencies up to 2 GHz.
TNC-male and TNC-female
These are coaxial connectors for high frequencies up to around 11 GHz. They are connected to each other by a thread.
N-male and N-female
These are coaxial connectors with screw locking for applications up to 11 GHz. They are among the most commonly used connectors in high-frequency technology.
Antenna cable
The antenna cable should be as short as possible to minimize attenuation. However, if a significantly better antenna position can be achieved with a longer antenna cable, it is advisable to use a longer antenna cable. However, we do not recommend using an antenna cable that exceeds a length of 10 meters, as the transmission line is then significantly reduced.
As antenna cables are very sensitive, they should not be kinked. The maximum bending radius of 30 mm should be observed when installing the antenna. Antenna cables should only be hand-tightened without the use of tools.
Antenna splitter
Antenna splitters offer the option of connecting several antennas in parallel. Antenna splitters are used, for example, when one antenna is installed outdoors and one antenna indoors, e.g. at an entrance gate.
By using antenna splitters, the transmission power is divided between the number of antennas used. This reduces the range accordingly.
Surge protection for antenna installation
The overvoltage protection is inserted into the antenna cable between the radio (DATAEAGLE) and the antenna.
The transmitting and receiving power of the antenna is attenuated by the overvoltage protection and the adapters.
Use cases - how it works in industry
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