Antenna Mounting And 7.1 Polarization; Figure 7-1 Horizon Compact - DragonWave Horizon COMPACT Plus Product Manual

7.0 Antenna Mounting and Tower Specifications
The Horizon Compact Plus unit clip mounts onto a range of antennas, providing a variety of gain and
range options. The same mounting system is used for all sizes of antenna. Where multiple Dragonwave
radio systems are located on the same pole/tower, it is recommended that all radios be either TxHigh or
TxLow.
Figure 7-1 Horizon Compact Plus showing clip mount features
The Horizon Compact Plus unit has two, integral, spring loaded, mounting clips. DragonWave antennas
have matching mounting lugs, to which the mounting clips attach. The antenna port and the waveguide
adaptor of the Horizon Compact Plus unit, fit together, and are weather-sealed with a lubricated 'O' ring
located on the outside surface of the antenna port. See the step by step mounting instructions below:
Caution
The interface between the antenna port and the waveguide adaptor is
very tight and care must be taken both when mounting and removing the
Horizon Compact plus to/from its antenna.
1. Ensure O-Lube supplied with the product is applied to the O-ring prior to mating the Horizon
Compact Plus to the Waveguide adaptor.
2. With the Horizon Compact Plus unit (waveguide side uppermost) resting on a firm, flat surface,
carefully place the Antenna on the Horizon Compact Plus and loosely engage the two clips into the
mounting lugs. DO NOT try to force the antenna onto the Horizon Compact Plus manually. The
concentric alignment of the Horizon Compact Plus to the adaptor is critical during
engagement to prevent damage and metal galling.
3. Ensure that the drain holes in the antenna are positioned such that with the Horizon Compact Plus
in the vertical orientation, one drain hole points down.
4. Push down both clips on the Horizon Plus, at the same time, drawing the Horizon Compact Plus
and adaptor together until they are fully seated.
Note: The waveguide interface to the antenna is circular. The antenna is not polarization specific. The
polarization is determined by orientation of the Horizon Compact Plus Unit. A visual polarization indicator
(an "arrow") can be found on the Horizon Compact Plus housing. If the Horizon Compact Plus is installed
with the polarization indicator in the vertical plane then the unit is in vertical polarization. Similarly, if the
polarization indicator is in the horizontal plane then the unit is in horizontal polarization.
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