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Updated: Access Latest Installation Resources The information in this manual is intended to provide general guidelines for installing your POYNTING antenna. For the most up-to-date and comprehensive mounting and installation instructions, as well as the latest product information, please visit website: https://poynting.tech/.
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Item Description Quantity Antenna Unit Surface Mount Foam Surface Mount Stand Magnet Mount Foam Magnets* M8 x 16mm Flat Washer M8 x 12mm Cheesehead Machined Screw *Items not provided FOR THE BASE Item Description Quantity Aluminum Base Silicone Strap Base Gland Seal 1hole Base Gland Seal 2 Hole Base Gland Seal 3mm Cab Hole 4 Base Gland Seal Blanking...
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Antenna Unit Surface Mount Foam Surface Mount Stand Magnet Mount Foam and Magnets M8 x 16 Flat washer and Hex Screw Head Cap...
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Aluminum Base Silicone Strap Base Gland Seal External Male Plug M25 Stopper with 0-ring and Nut...
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Drills (Pilot drill) and step drill Impact Drilling Machine Allen key Safety Goggles Spanner/Wrench...
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This User Guide provides information on the installation instructions for the X-Polarized, Omni-Directional antenna (SWIRL). 1. SWIRL ANTENNA ONLY Antenna Configuration 1 Surface Mounting Select a suitable mounting place for mounting ● antenna. STEP 1 Slot the surface mount stands onto the antenna ●...
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STEP 3 Use an 8mm drill bit to drill four holes into the ● chosen surface. Use the dimensions below. STEP 4 Place the antenna surface mount stands ● lined with the four holes on the selected surface as shown below. Secure the antenna using an M8x16mm flat ●...
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Antenna Configuration 2 Magnet Mounting Clean the entire surface on which you plan to • stick the antenna. STEP 1 • Place the four magnets onto the antenna as shown below. STEP 2 Remove the adhesive cover on the magnetic ●...
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2. SWIRL CPE (Antenna + Base) SWIRL Base Configuration Cable Routing Options (Ethernet & Power) Option 1: Cable routing through the built-in cable port STEP 1 • Using an Allen key remove the screws from the cable gland lid as shown below. STEP 2 •...
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STEP 4 Note: There are multiple pass-through silicone gland options depending on your application. • Select the gland that best suits your application. STEP 5 • Insert the cable(s) from the bottom of the base and pull the cable(s) through the built-in cable port holes as shown below.
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STEP 7 • Insert the pass-through silicone gland(s) into the built-in cable port slots by pushing them down firmly as shown below. Note: Leave sufficient cable length to be able to connect the router. STEP 8 • Place the cable gland lid onto the built-in cable port and use an Allen key to secure the fasteners to the base as shown below.
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STEP 9 • Turn the base upside down and remove the fasteners attached to the circular plate using an Allen key. Remove the plate. STEP 10 • Guide the cable(s) through the designated path or groove in the base as shown below. •...
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• Locate the circular plate onto the base and fasten it using an Allen key as shown below. Note: While turning the base back to its original position, make sure the cables are hanging freely without any kinks or tight bends.
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Step 3 • Using the external male plug accessory, remove the nut, back housing, main body and the rubber seal as shown below. STEP 4 • Insert the connector housing at the bottom of the base and fasten the nut on the top side as shown below.
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STEP 5 • Insert the back housing over the ethernet cable and fit the rubber seal over the cable by fitting the cable through the slot. Then insert the main body as shown below. STEP 6 • Route the cable through the connector housing already mounted on the base.
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• Firmly fasten the assembled gland at the bottom of the base as shown below. STEP 7 • Remove the circular plate under the base using an Allen key as shown below. STEP 8 • Align the ethernet cable on the cable grooves on the antenna base.
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STEP 9 • Secure the cable(s) to the base by locating the circular plate as shown below. Note: Use an Allen key to tighten the fasteners. Drilling a hole Option This option is suitable if an extra cable entry hole is required.
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The base is designed to house 5G routers, available in sizes of 231 x 193 x 50 mm or 293.5 x 148.5 x 50 SWIRL Base Available Router Space (Horizontal) SWIRL Base Available Router Space (Horizontal) STEP 1 • Place the router onto the router plate. •...
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STEP 2 • Carefully place the antenna onto the base as shown below. STEP 3 • screw the antenna to the base using Carefully an Allen key. Place the antenna at the highest point ● possible and ensure that there are no obstructions surrounding the antenna.
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• Survey the planned cable route and look for any blocked passages. Consider alternate routes to find the best available path. Always keep the cables as short as possible to make sure that minimum cable losses are achieved. • Note: Take advantage of any existing cable channels e.g., wiring conduits to route the cables.
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most convenient placement for ladders if necessary. The antenna may not be used as a climbing or ● pulling device. Considerations must be taken when mounting ● the antenna so that people do not hang or pull on it. When installing your antenna, remember: ●...
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CAUTION: Antennas must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons to comply with SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) RF Exposure requirements. European Waste Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC Please ensure that old waste, electricals. And electronics are recycled. Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 3) This product is fully compliant with the RoHS 3 directive.
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