1 SIMATIC NET General safety notices Warning Before installation and startup, read the information in the Operating Instructions ANT896-4ME. C79000-8976-C375-01 Operating Instructions Warning Devices installed outdoors must be within the area covered by a lightning protection system. Make sure that all conducting systems entering from outdoors can be protected by a lightning protection potential equalization system. When implementing your lightning protection concept, make sure you adhere to the VDE 0182 or IEC 62305 standard. Release 08/2014 English ANT896-4ME (Omni-Antenna 0.7 / 1.7 GHz) Warning The device (and its components) may only be used for the application described in the catalog or the operating instructions. It may only be combined with devices or components of other manufacturers that have been approved and released by Siemens. SIMATIC NET antenna for use in GSM(2G), UMTS(3G) and LTE(4G) networks Copyright (c) Siemens AG 2014 Correct and safe operation of the device is guaranteed only when it is transported, stored, set up, installed, used and maintained according to the recommendations. All rights reserved The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Qualified personnel Only qualified personnel should be allowed to install and work on this equipment. Qualified persons in the sense of the safety-related notices in this manual are defined as persons who are authorized to commission, to ground, and to tag circuits, equipment, and systems in accordance with established safety practices and standards. Disclaimer of Liability We have checked the contents of this manual for agreement with the hardware and software described. Since deviations cannot be precluded entirely, we cannot guarantee full agreement. However, the data in this manual are reviewed regularly and any necessary corrections included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvement are welcome. 2 The following components are supplied with the ANT896-4MA: Technical data subject to change without prior notice. Siemens AG Industry Sector Postfach 4848 D-90026 Nurnberg Deutschland Danger indicates that death or severe personal injury will result if proper precautions are not taken. Warning indicates that death or severe personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. Caution with a warning triangle indicates that minor personal injury can result if proper precautions are not taken. Caution without a warning triangle indicates that damage to property can result if proper precautions are not taken. Notice indicates that an undesirable result or status can occur if the relevant notice is ignored. * 1 ANT896-4ME Antenna * Seal * Toothed washer * Nut * Operating Instructions Please check that the consignment you have received is complete. If it is not complete or there are signs of external damage, please contact your supplier or your local Siemens office. Classification of safety-related notices This manual contains notices which you should observe to ensure your own personal safety, as well as to protect the product and connected equipment. Notices relating to your personal safety are highlighted by a warning triangle; notices relating to property damage only do not have a warning triangle. Warnings in descending order according to the degree of danger are shown as follows. Components of the product 3 Installation 1. Remove the antenna and the mounting material from the protective packaging. 2. Insert the antenna with the seal placed on it into the mounting hole. 3. Screw the washer and nut onto the threaded part of the antenna. 4. Connect the antenna cable. 4 5 Technical specifications Antenna gain 698 - 2700 MHz VSWR < 2,0 : 1 Polarization Linear, vertical Horizontal radiation angle 360 Impedance 50 Connector N-Connector female Weight 220 g Colour Black Degree of protection IP66 Storage temperature -40 C ... 70 C Transport temperature -40 C ... 70 C Operation temperature -40 C ... 70 C RoHS 2002/95/EC Compliant Environmental conditions MIL-STD-810F Silicone-free Yes 6 3 dBi Radiation pattern Horizontal 700 MHz Vertical 700 MHz Dimension drawing Horizontal 2400 MHz (Dimensions in millimeter) Vertical 2400 MHz