Installation Manual

Swing Frame Antenna System Installation
Introduction
A Swing Frame Antenna allows you to mount an antenna in plain
sight without detracting from office surroundings. In a Swing Frame
Antenna, the transmitting and receiving antennas are built into a
picture frame. You can place a picture of your choosing in the frame
and hang the Antenna on the wall near the access or monitoring
point.
Required Materials
IMPORTANT! The following materials are necessary for the
installation of the Swing Frame Antenna:
• RG-58/U coaxial cable with 50 ohm impedance (nominal), solid
copper center conductor, 55% tinned copper braid or better,
100% foil shield coverage (for example, Belden 9310) of
sufficient length to reach the ATU. The recommended maximum
length is 20 feet.
• 4 3-piece crimp type male BNC connectors – see page 85 for
installing BNC connectors
• Three blade rotary coaxial cable stripper
• Four mounting screws
• Phillips and flathead screwdrivers
Prerequisite Tasks
The following tasks should be completed:
 The ATU has been installed. If not, refer to the appropriate
section in this document and install the ATU before continuing
with the Swing Frame Antenna installation.
 The Reader has been installed. If not, refer to the appropriate
section in this document and install the Reader before continuing
with the Swing Frame Antenna installation.
IMPORTANT! Before permanently installing the Swing Frame
Antenna, lay out and test the entire NT132 system.
Installing the Swing Frame Antenna
Step 1: Cut two coaxial cables with sufficient length to connect the
Swing Frame Antenna to the ATU. The cable lengths
should not exceed 20 feet.