Appendix B - Antenna For The Wireless Routefinder - Multitech RouteFinder RF820 User Manual

Appendix B – Antenna for the
The Antenna
Your ship kit for the wireless RouteFinders (RF820-AP and RF830-AP) includes a 2.4 GHz 5dBi SWI-Reverse-F
Swivel Antenna.
Important Notes:
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The antenna for this product must be a reverse polarity SMA antenna.
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The antenna must be attached in order for the RouteFinder to be operational.
Antenna Electrical Characteristics
Frequency:
Gain:
VSWR:
Polarization:
Maximum Power:
Impedance:
Connector:
Mechanical
Testing Condition Note:
Endurance
Number of connection/disconnection of the connector: 500 cycles
Number of 360° rotation of the connector: 1000 cycles
Mandatory: Guaranty of functionalities after test
Bending
Number of 90° at the hinge parts and bending on one direction with 1kg force: 1000 cycles
Mandatory: No mechanical damage tolerated. Guaranty of functionalities after test.
Antenna Resistance
Tests are applicable to all parts and both sides.
Traction
Tractions force applied 3 times on plugs during 15 seconds: 5kg
Mandatory: No mechanical damage tolerated. Guaranty of functionalities after test.
Environmental
Storage
Condition: Non-operating during test.
Cold: -40°C during 72h (IEC 68-2-1 standard Ab/Ad test)
Dry Heat: +80°C during 96h (IEC 68-2-2 standard Bb/Bd test)
Humidity: +40°C at 95% R.H. during 4 days (IEC 68-2-56 standard Cb test)
Mandatory: No mechanical or visible damage tolerated. Guaranty of functionalities after test.
Operation
Condition: Operating during test.
Cold: -10°C during 48h (IEC 68-2-1 standard Ab/Ad test)
Dry Heat: +55°C during 48h (IEC 68-2-2 standard Bb/Bd test)
Humidity: -10°C to +55°C at 95% R.H. 4 cycles (IEC 68-2-30 standard Nb test)
Mandatory: No mechanical or visible damage tolerated. Guaranty of functionalities during and after
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. RouteFinder SOHO RF820/RF820-AP & RF830/RF830-AP User Guide (S000399E)
Wireless RouteFinder
2400 to 2500 MHZ
4.5dBi (nominal)
≤ 2
Linear, Vertical
20W
50 Ω
RP-SMA Plug
Reverse Polarity Meets FCC Part 15.203 Requirements
Non-operating during test.
test.
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