Observe all Safety Requirements
Maximum Ambient Temperature: 55 ˚C.
Do not cover or block the cooling fins on the casing.
Antenna inputs are ESD sensitive. Use appropriate safeguards.
Do not mount this unit or its antennas under or near power lines.
The included +15VDC power supply (P/N N6841A-SP1 or
N6841-64501) is safe for indoor use only, and the cable
from either of these supplies must not be run outdoors.
If the RF Sensor is installed outdoors, use a Class 2, outdoor-rated
24VDC supply.
To Install the Keysight RF Sensor:
1) Secure the sensor to mounting bracket using the
four tapped mounting holes on either the front or rear faces.
Rear View
Tapped Holes
4 Places Each Side
M5 x 0.8 10mm Deep
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2) Connect the grounding strap and all antenna grounding
connectors to the M4 grounding connection on the end panel.
Observe all local safety codes.
Earth Ground Connection
M4 x 1.0 (Coarse Thread)
8mm Deep
M4
3) Connect optional lightning surge arresters to the two antenna
inputs. These arresters are for ESD protection as well as
lightning discharge protection.
Keysight recommends L-COM AL6-NMNFBW-9
4) Connect the antenna connectors to their appropriate
connections on the end panel.
GPS
12—24V
3.3V
35W MAX
5) Connect the GPS antenna to the GPS antenna connection.
If unused, leave the GPS protective cap in place on this connector.
6) Connect the LAN cable to the Ethernet connection.
7) Connect the LAN cable to a safety-certified LAN switch.
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LAN
ANTENNA 1
ANTENNA 2
10/100 BaseT
20 dBm MAX
Antenna Connections
Power Connection
8) Connect the power cable to the power connection.
9) Connect the power supply to the power mains
with the country-specific power cord.
Serial Number
Sticker
10) Make note of the unit's Serial Number. This allows
easier recovery if you make a configuration error.
P/N N6841-90000
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