Making wireless happen www.poynting.tech XPOL-1 - User Guide South Africa Europe Unit 4, N1 Industrial Park Landmarks Ave Samrand, 0157, South Africa Tel: +27 12 657 0050 info@poynting.tech Kronstadler Straße 4, 81677 München Germany Tel: +49 89 2080 265 38 Mob.: +49 176 529 733 50 sales-europe@poynting.tech Version: 3.
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Index 1. Packing Check List 4 2. Tools Required 6 3. Introduction 7 4. Antenna Alignment 9 5. Antenna Mounting Precautions 9 6. Cable Routing 10 7. Safety 11 Version: 3.
1 4 Packing Check List Item Description Quantity 1. A-XPOL-0001 Antenna Only 1 2. Pipe clamp 1 3. Suckers 4 4. Sucker mounting pins 4 5. Wall knock-in screws 4 6.
The appearance of each component Antenna Unit Pipe Clamp Suckers Sucker mounting pins Wall knock-in screws SMA grip extender Version: 3.
2 Tools Required Tools that may be required: 6mm Masonry drill bit Impact drilling machine Screw driver-Cross slot/Philips Hammer 6 A-XPOL-0001_PCL
3 Introduction XPOL-1 is a unique window, wall or pole mountable, high gain, CPE antenna. It can be mounted outdoors on a pole of up to 50mm in diameter, against a window or against a wall. Follow the instructions below for installation. Mounting Configurations: 1. Wall Mounting • • • Select a suitable place for mounting the antenna. Use a 6mm masonry drill bit to drill four holes into the wall. See the dimensions below.
3 Introduction 2. Window Mounting • • • • • 8 Select a suitable mounting place for mounting the antenna. Clean the selected area to remove the dirt. Place each of the four suckers through the holes in the bracket. Insert the sucker pins from the front of the bracket into the hole in the four suckers. Carefully press the antenna suckers against a window, taking caution not to damage or break the window.
3 Introduction 3. Pole Mounting • • • • Lay the antenna out at the installation site and assemble the antenna on the ground. Place the pipe clamp through the bracket as shown below. Next place the cable clamp around the pole and tighten the screw on the cable clamp until the bracket is secured to the pole. Mount the antenna so that there is at least 1 meter of clearance in all directions around it and unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower’s strongest signal. Version: 3.
4 Antenna Alignment • Use appropriate equipment (signal meter or App) to locate the nearest cellular tower in your location as well as the greatest signal strength for the antenna to draw upon. • Once you have located the tower, point the main center beam of your antenna in the general direction of the cell tower.
Antenna Mounting Precautions 5 • Place the antenna at the highest point possible and ensure that there aren’t any surrounding obstructions to the antenna. • In order to avoid communication interference, ensure that the antenna is placed at least 0.5m away from other antennas and metal objects. • Avoid installing the antenna near a chimney, as the smoke and soot emitted by the chimney can obstruct the signal level achieved by the antenna.
6 Cable Routing 7 Safety • • • If you are installing an antenna for the first time or unsure about how to install your antenna, obtain the help of a professional installer. Carefully survey the installation site before installation to locate secure handholds, dangerous conditions (such as power lines and weak roofs) and the safest and most convenient placement for ladders if necessary. When installing your antenna, remember: 1. Do not install near power lines as they can electrocute you. 2.
7 Safety 4. Avoid operating while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 5. Make sure that any loose fitting jewellery or clothing is secured and tie back long hair as they can get caught in moving parts during installation. 6. If the antenna assemble starts to fall, get away from it and let it fall to avoid harm to yourself. • When drilling, remember 1. Use safety goggles when drilling the holes. 2. Avoid using bits that are dull, bent or damaged. 3.