Coarse Antenna Alignment; Azimuth Alignment; Elevation Alignment - Redline Connect Series Installation Manuallines

CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines
4.2.2

Coarse Antenna Alignment

Antenna alignment is essential to obtain maximum performance from a wireless link.
Antenna misalignment results in weaker receive signal strength and it may not be
possible to establish the wireless link.
The alignment must be performed in both the azimuth and elevation planes. Before
installing the equipment, obtain accurate antenna pointing azimuth and elevation angles
for each installation site. This will allow approximate alignment of antennas by using
GPS or magnetic compass. Refer to the site survey status.
Note: A metal tower will affect the accuracy of a magnetic compass. There is also a
difference between true North and Magnetic North (magnetic declination).

Azimuth Alignment

Use a magnetic or GPS compass to obtain the approximate azimuth direction. The
azimuth is aligned by loosening the bolts on the pipe bracket and rotating the antenna
around the pole.

Elevation Alignment

Most link budget plans will specify an elevation of zero degrees. The antenna can be set
to vertical using a bubble (spirit) level. This method is not accurate for elevation settings
of greater than 5 degrees. To adjust the elevation, loosen the appropriate bolts of the
mounting bracket.
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