Antenna Port Connections - ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHx Series User Manual

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1.3.3 Antenna Port Connections

This section only addresses physical antenna connections. Actual antenna
selection and configuration is discussed in other chapters in this manual. You
must install antennas in accordance with Control Drawing 06/2514. See
Appendix G - Antenna Configuration (page 215) for further details.
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the
RLX2-IHA/G/W radio models. The RLX2-IHNF radio supports up to three
antennas, configurable on the Advanced Settings page. Match the #antennas
control (Port A, Port A – Port C, or Port A – Port B – Port C) to the number of
antennas that are in use. Antennas must be connected to the radio when in use
on the network.
Mount all antennas that are directly connected to the radio so that polarization is
the same. You can mount antennas with an N-jack connector directly to the radio
using an N-plug to SMA-RP-plug adapter. Screw the antenna onto the antenna
port connector until snug.
For remote placement of antennas, you may use an extension cable with N-
plugs. Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna
cable length that is only as long as necessary to ensure optimum performance.
Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, you must mount the radio in an
enclosure approved for hazardous locations.
Each RLX2-IHx series radio has active antenna connectors on the top as shown
below:
RLX2-IHA
RLX2-IHG

Single Antenna Port
RLX2-IHNF

3 Active Antenna Ports

Allows MIMO operation
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