Panorama Antennas B4BSC-6-60 SPIP Series Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
B4BSC-6-60-[X]SPIP and LPBSC-6-60-[X]SPIP
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1. Introduction
This antenna range covers 2G/3G/4G and 5G frequencies (617-960/1427-6000MHz) and is designed for mounting in hostile environments
including those subject to temporary submersion. The B4BSC-6-60 antennas are supplied with a wall / mast mount bracket as standard but can
also be mounted on metal panels or enclosures of sufficient size. The LPBSC-6-60 antennas are designed for panel or enclosure mounting.
The antenna is supplied with integrated FR CS29 low loss cable with a variety of cable lengths and fitted with an IP rated SMA Plug (m) connec-
tor.
2. Mounting requirements and selecting location
Bracket Mounting: Select a suitable mounting location for the antenna on the desired surface. The orientation of the antenna should be vertical
with the cable exiting downwards. When selecting a mounting location care should be taken to ensure that at least 300mm (12") of separation
is maintained between the antenna and nearby metal objects and surfaces if possible. When mounting the antenna to a metal housing, device
enclosure or mast care should be taken to ensure that the antenna housing is elevated above the metal surface to which it is mounted. Ensure
that the selected location will enable the coaxial cable to be easily routed to the equipment. If mounting the antenna using screws it is important
to check for adequate under panel clearance.It is important for RF performance that the antenna is only bracket mounted using the supplied
bracket. Mounting the antenna utilising a different bracket may adversely affect performance.
Panel Mounting: The antenna should be fitted to a conductive ground plane of adequate size. It will fit panels of between 1-6mm thick (0.04-
0.23") The recommended minimum diameter of the surface is 200mm (8"). Select a mounting location taking care to ensure that there is at least
300mm (12") of clearance from proximate metal objects. Ensure that there is adequate clearance under the mounting panel and measure to
check for central positioning if necessary.
3. Antenna Mounting
Bracket Mounting: Check that you have the required mounting hardware and equipment available. The antenna can be bracket mounted via
the supplied fixing holes (suitable for suitable machine screws or self-tapping screws) or pole mounted using a suitable jubilee or worm drive
hose clip or cable ties if appropriate. If drilling holes to mount the antenna the bracket can be used as a drilling template. When ready unscrew
the sealing nut at the base of the antenna mounting bush and leave the nut and o-ring washers loose on the cable. Repeat this process for the
slotted nut and washers. Pass the coaxial cable through the slot on the antenna bracket. It is not necessary to remove the backing from the
supplied adhesive pad but the pad can be utilised if a more secure fitment to the bracket is desired. If utilising the adhesive pad, ensure that
the top surface of the bracket is clean and dry, remove the backing from the adhesive pad and stick the antenna to the bracket applying firm
pressure. Tighten the antenna securely to the bracket using the nut and washers. Pass the o-rings back up the cable and locate them at the
base of the antenna mounting bush. Turn the sealing nut onto the threaded mounting bush and tighten to 3Nm (2.2 ft/lbs)
Panel Mounting: Mask the panel area around the hole position to protect the surface / paintwork. Drill a pilot hole, then increase the hole size
to 19mm (3/4"), ensuring that the drill / cutter bit does not hit any objects under the panel. Clean the area around the hole carefully removing all
swarf. Remove the nut and washers and set aside and then remove the adhesive pad backing from the underside of the antenna and feed the
coaxial cable through the panel. Position the antenna centrally over the mounting hole and stick it to the panel applying firm pressure. Apply a
bead of appropriate neutral cure silicone sealant around the entire preiphery of the antenna housing and allow to cure before proceeding.
4. Routing and terminating coaxial cable(s)
Route the coaxial cables to the radio equipment, taking care to avoid running them adjacent to any existing wiring or fouling any moving compo-
nents. Be careful to observe the cable bend radius of 25mm (1"). Connect the SMA plug to the connector on the device and tighten to 1Nm (0.73
ft/lbs)
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