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OMNI-493 User Guide South Africa Europe Unit 4, N1 Industrial Park Kronstadler Straße 4, Landmarks Ave 81677 München Samrand, 0157 Germany South Africa Tel: +49 89 2080 265 38 Tel: +27 12 657 0050 Mob.: +49 176 529 733 50 info@poynting.tech...
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Index Packing Check List Introduction Antenna Mounting Precautions Cable Routing Safety Version 2.0...
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Packing Check List Item Description Quantity A-OMNI-0493 Antenna only M4 Allen Cap Screws Allen key L-Bracket Econo bracket stainless steel M6x90mm U-Bolts stainless steel M6 Nuts/Nylock nuts stainless steel M6 Flat Washers stainless steel Adapter Base Seal Locking nut PCL-A-OMNI-0493...
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Appearance of Components Antenna Unit Adapter Base and Seal Stainless Steel Bracket Assembly Allen cap screw, allen key and locking nut Version 2.0...
Optional Accessories A-BRKT-037: Marine flat mount antenna bracket stainless steel A-BRKT-038: Marine ratchet rail mount antenna bracket stainless steel A-BRKT-039: Heavy duty marine mount antenna bracket stainless steel PCL-A-OMNI-0493...
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Tools which may be required: 6mm Masonry drill bit Impact drilling machine Screw driver-Cross slot/Philips Hammer Version 2.0...
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2. Introduction This User Guide provides information on the installation instructions of the Omni-directional marine antenna (A-OMNI-0493) Antenna Configuration 1 Pole mount with supplied L-Bracket Exploded View Antenna Configuration 2 Marine mount with optional bracketry using the provided allen key. Exploded View PCL-A-OMNI-0493...
2. Installation Instructions • Open the antenna package and confirm that all listed components are available. • Consider the antenna mounting precautions below before installation. Straight cable entry Slide the RF cable through the bracket pipe, seal and adapter Assembled base.
3. Antenna Mounting Precautions Place the antenna at the highest point • and ensure that there aren't any surrounding obstructions to the antenna. In order to avoid communication • interference, ensure that the antenna is placed at least 0.5m away from other antennas and metal objects.
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When handling the antenna cables, it is essential you follow these basic rules: Never pull on the cable connectors; • pull only on the cable. Tighten the connectors and ensure • that the cables don’t rattle loose. 5. Safety If you are installing an antenna for the first •...
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5. Make sure that any loose-fitting jewellery or clothing is secured and tie back long hair as they can get caught in moving parts during installation. 6. If the antenna assembly starts to fall, get away from it and let it fall to avoid harming yourself.
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