User Manual

OWS Field Installation 7
OWS Hardware Installation
Antenna Installation
This section provides instructions for installing and connecting antennas.
Antenna Warning
Caution
Caution
Recommended Antennas
Strix recommends the following antenna configurations:
◗ One 802.11 omni antenna and one 802.11b/g omni antenna, directly connected to the OWS
enclosure. The remaining unused antenna ports must be terminated with a 50 ohm terminator.
◗ Three 802.11b/g 120 degree sector antennas attached to the pole above the OWS enclosure, and up to
three directional 802.11a antennas for fixed point-to-point backhaul connections with other Strix
Systems Access/One® Network devices.
Antennas must be installed by a trained professional installer only.
Do not locate any antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where the antenna can come into contact with such circuits. When
installing antennas, take extreme care not to come into contact with such electrical
circuits, as they can cause serious injury or death.
For the correct installation and grounding of antennas, please refer to national and local
codes (for example, US:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810; in Canada:
Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54).
Do not apply power to the transmitter until the antenna is connected, otherwise
permanent damage may result.
When the unit is operation, avoid standing directly in front of the antenna. Strong RF
fields are present when the transmitter is ON.