CommScope ARGUS Instalation Instructions

296mm Profile Panel Antennas
Bulletin D701-0013 • Revision C • November 2014 page 1 of 5
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General
This instruction manual contains all necessary information required to assist in the correct
installation of ARGUS Panel Antennas of 296mm (11.7") width to a 75 – 115mm (3"-4.5")
diameter pipe when using the mounting kit with clamp bracket. These antennas can be supplied
with either fixed electrical beam downtilt (FET), manually adjustable electrical downtilt (MET) or
AISG-compatible remotely controlled electrical downtilt (RET). Mechanical downtilt is also
available if required, depending on the type of mounting kit selected.
Following symbols can be found next to text outlining important information.
Please follow the procedure marked with this symbol precisely.
Non-compliance may lead to damage of the product.
Handy tips when installing product.
Unpacking
Make sure that the antenna and the accessory items listed below are provided and have not been
damaged during transport.
· Antenna
· Mounting kit (mounting kit components for each configuration are shown in Figures 2
and 3).
· Hex key 6mm AF (supplied with adjustable downtilt antennas only).
Mounting Kit
Type
Fixed Downtilt
Mechanical
Downtilt
Tilt range
Mounting
Bracket Spacing
Dim A (Fig 4)
Table 1: Mounting Kit Part Numbers for Different Antennas
Do not install near power lines. Power lines,
telephone lines, and guy wires look the same.
Assume any wire or line can electrocute you.
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Argus
850mm – 1200mm
(33.5" – 43.3") Antennas
F-042-GL-E
T-045-GL-E
0°, 2° -10° in 1° steps
716mm (28.2")
Do not install on a wet or windy day or
when lightning or thunder is in the area.
Do not use metal ladder.
Installation Instructions
1200mm – 1575mm
(43.3" – 62") Antennas
F-042-GL-E
T-041-GL-E
0° - 12° in 1° steps
976mm (38.4")
Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels.
Wear protective clothing including a
long-sleeved shirt and rubber gloves.
1575mm – 2700mm
(62" – 106.3") Antennas
F-042-GL-E
T-029-GL-E
0° - 8° in 1° steps
1400mm (55.1")