Parsec Antennas Pug Installation Instructions Manual

Pug
Installation Instructions
Required Tools & Accessories
Phillips Screwdriver
3/16" Drill Bit
Loctite or 3M Red 271 Thread locker
Mounting Options
Antenna Mounting Location Directions
When selecting the location of an antenna, consider the following factors:
1. Conductive Panel – The ground plane is a part of the antenna. If
no ground plane/metal surface is used, the antenna may
radiate in undesirable locations and may also result in bad
return loss and poor efficiency.
Parsec suggests using a 20" x 20" ground plane for all our mobile
antennas (PTA0587) for best performance. If this much space is
not available, use a ground plane/metal surface large enough such that it is at least 5 inches from
each side of the antenna.
2. Antenna Directionality – the direction of the signal is limited by the directionality of the antenna.
Omni-directional antennas provide a 360-degree horizontal
radiation pattern, allowing for coverage in all directions
horizontally with varying degrees of vertical coverage.
When selecting the location of an omni-directional antenna,
ensure that the antenna can be mounted in the proper
orientation relative to the horizontal plane.
3. Signal Path Loss – signal strength is greatly affected by the
materials that the signal passes through.
Severe signal loss can be caused by concrete and brick walls.
Metals can absorb and/or reflect the signal, affecting the
signal path. For best antenna performance, select an antenna location with minimal obstructions
between the antenna and the signal source(s).
4. Reflection & Diffraction – the signal will bounce off certain materials and bend around obstacles.
For best antenna performance, the antenna should be installed in a location where the signal path
is not interfered with by materials like Low E glass, Metal, Tinted glass, etc., that reflect RF Energy.
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