Installation guide

Tsunami MP.11 Recommended Antennas

14 dBi Directional Antenna

General Description

14 dBi Directional Antenna is a high-gain antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used

in combination with a Subscriber Unit.

The 14 dBi Directional Antenna consists of a totally enclosed 16 element Yagi antenna that has been designed for

point-to-point communications. It has a typical VSWR of 1.5:1 and is less than 2:1 over the entire frequency

band. The gain is 14 dBi and the half-power beamwidth is 30 degrees. This antenna is normally mounted on a

mast and is vertically polarized.

Contents of the Antenna Box

• One encapsulated antenna

• Metal backing plate for the antenna

• 2 U-bolts, with 2 bolt heads (for mast mounting)

• 4 flat washers, and 4 nuts (to attach the antenna to the U-bolts or screws)

Mounting the Directional Antenna

You can mount the Tsunami 14 dBi Directional Antenna to a mast or a flat vertical surface, such as a wall.

In most cases, mounting the antenna to a mast allows for more flexibility in adjusting the height and direction of

the antenna to aim it at the opposite end of the wireless link.

DANGER! When selecting an antenna location, ensure that the general precautions are met to avoid

possible contact with electrical power lines. See the National Electrical Code for proper

grounding of the antenna mast

Mounting to a Mast

To mount the antenna to a mast proceed as follows:

1. Verify if you have all the items listed below:

º The Tsunami 2.4 GHz antenna

º The 2 U-bolts and bolt heads provided

º The 4 flat washers and 4 nuts provided

º A socket wrench to tighten the nuts

2. Note the arrows on the mounting plate; mount the antenna with the arrows pointing up.

3. Attach the antenna to the mast as depicted in the following figure, using the U-bolts and bolt heads, the Metal

Backing Plate and nuts.

CAUTION! Always place flat washers between heads (or nuts) and the plastic mounting plate. Avoid

over-tightening the nuts and screws to prevent damage to the mounting plate.