H3C ANT-2015P-M2 Installation guide

Brand: H3C

Model: ANT-2015P-M2

Category: Network antennas

Type: Installation guide

H3C ANT-2015P-M2 is a patch antenna designed for use with H3C 2x2 MIMO outdoor APs that provide 2.4 GHz antenna ports. It is suitable for use in various scenarios, including enterprise campuses, parks, and squares. With a peak gain of 15 dBi, it can effectively extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of wireless networks. The antenna also features a wide horizontal beamwidth of 65 degrees and a narrow vertical beamwidth of 15 degrees, making it ideal for directional signal transmission and reception.

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H3C ANT-2015P-M2 patch antenna installation guide ···························································································· 1

Technical specifications ···················································································································································· 1

Safety precautions ····························································································································································· 3

Installation guidelines ······················································································································································· 3

Choosing a mounting location ········································································································································ 4

Mounting the antenna ······················································································································································ 4

Installation accessories and tools···························································································································· 4

Mounting the antenna on a mast ···························································································································· 5

Antenna cable ·························································································································································· 7

H3C ANT-2015P-M2 patch antenna

installation guide

Technical specifications

The ANT-2015P-M2 antenna is designed for use with H3C 2x2 MIMO outdoor APs that provide 2.4 GHz

antenna ports. Use two cable with an N-type connector to connect the antenna to an AP.

Figure 1 Antenna view

Table 1 Technical specifications

Item S

ecification

Operating frequency range 2400 MHz to 2500 MHz

Peak gain 15 dBi

Front and back ratio ≥ 25 dB

Horizontal beamwidth 65 degrees

Vertical beamwidth 15 degrees

Electrical downtilt 0 degrees

Voltage standing wave ratio (VSWR) ≤ 1.5

Isolation ≥ 28 dB

Impedance 50 Ω

Polarization Vertical and horizontal

Max. Power 100 W

Item S

ecification

Connector N-Female

Dimensions 450 × 137 × 25 mm (17.72 × 5.39 × 0.98 in)

Weight 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)

Operating temperature –40°C to +70°C (–40°F to +158°F)

Mast diameter 40 to 70 mm (1.57 to 2.76 in)

Installation method Mast mounting

Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the horizontal and vertical radiation patterns.

Figure 2 Horizontal pattern

Figure 3 Vertical pattern

Safety precautions

ARNING!

• To avoid electric shock, locate the antenna away from power sources, street lamps, or distribution boxes.

• To avoid serious injury, do not touch any power lines.

For your safety, follow these safety instructions to install an antenna:

• To avoid bodily injury caused by electric shock or tangled wires, locate the antenna away from

electric power lines and other lines.

• Do not work alone when you install the antenna. Determine the installation location and procedure

with other installation personnel.

• If you need to raise a mast, work with other people to avoid bodily injury.

• Do not use a metal ladder.

• Do not work on a wet, windy, rainy, or lightning day.

• Dress as required for antenna installation. Wear rubber gloves and shoes with rubber soles.

• If the antenna, antenna cable, or any other installation accessory drops, get away from it to avoid

bodily injury.

• If an accident, such as electrical shock, occurs, call for emergency help immediately.

Installation guidelines

For optimal performance of the antenna, follow these installation guidelines:

• Make sure the antenna is clear of metal obstructions such as heating and air-conditioning ducts.

• The materials and density of walls determine the number of walls signals can pass through.

Consider the following before choosing the location to install the antenna:

{ Signals can penetrate vinyl and paper walls with little affect to strength.

{ Signals can penetrate one or two solid or pre-cast concrete walls with strength not degraded.

{ Signals can penetrate three or four concrete walls with strength not degraded.

{ Signals can penetrate five or six wood walls with strength not degraded.

{ Signals cannot penetrate a metal wall even if the metal covering is very thin.

{ Signals cannot penetrate a wire mesh spaced between 2 and 3 cm (0.79 and 1.18 in).

• Keep the antenna away from microwave ovens and 2.4-GHz wireless phones. These devices

operate in the same frequency range as the AP and antenna and can cause signal interference.

Choosing a mounting location

Follow these guidelines to choose a mounting location for the antenna:

• For the best performance, mount the antenna to a position as high as possible, such as top of a

building, mountain, or tower. The higher an antenna, the better it performs.

• Keep the antenna clear of metal obstructions.

• Use a cable as short as possible to connect the antenna to the AP.

Mounting the antenna

You can install the antenna on a mast. The antenna is provided with mast-mounting installation

accessories. Prepare installation tools yourself.

For other installation methods, you need to prepare installation accessories yourself.

Installation accessories and tools

The antenna is provided with the following mast-mounting installation accessories:

• One L-mounting bracket.

• One mast-mount clamp.

• One U-bolt kit that contains one U-bolt, two M6 nuts, two M6 spring washers, and two M6 flat

washers.

• Four M6 x 8 nuts.

• Four M6 flat washers.

• Four M6 spring washers.

Prepare the following installation tools:

• One 40 to 70 mm (1.57 to 2.76 in) diameter mast.

• One combination wrench.

• One inclinometer.

Mounting the antenna on a mast

1. Connect the antenna cables to the horizontal polarization coaxial connector marked H and

vertical polarization coaxial connector marked V on the antenna, respectively. Weatherproof the

connection points.

Figure 4 Coaxial connectors on the antenna

(1) Horizontal

polarization coaxial

connector

(2) Vertical polarization coaxial connector

2. Use four M6 nuts, four M6 flat washers, and four M6 spring washers to attach the L-mounting

bracket to the antenna.

Figure 5 Attaching the L-mounting bracket to the antenna

3. To mount the antenna on a mast, perform the following steps:

a. Place the mast-mount clamp against L-mounting bracket and align the installation holes. Place

the U-bolt around the mast, and pass the U-bolt through the installation holes in the mast-mount

clamp.

b. Attach a flat washer, a spring washer, and an M6 hex nut in sequence on each end of the

U-bolt. Fasten the M6 hex nuts.

c. Make sure the polarization arrow on the antenna points up.

Figure 6 Mounting the antenna on a mast

(1) Antenna (2) Mast

(3) Polarization arrow (4) L-mountin

bracket

(5) Mast-mount clamp (6) U-bolt

4. To change the orientation of the antenna, use either of the following methods:

a. For elevation adjustment, adjust the mast-mount clamp position along the long installation hole

in the L-mounting bracket.

b. For azimuth adjustment, loosen nuts on the U-bolt and rotate the U-bolt around the mast.

Reinstall the nuts after the adjustment.

c. Set the inclinometer to a required angle and keep the water drop horizontal. Perform steps a

and b to adjust the antenna to the required angle.

Figure 7 Using an incli

nometer to adjust the angle of an antenna

Antenna cable

As a best practice, use a high-quality, low-loss antenna cable. Coaxial cable loses efficiency as the

frequency increases. This causes signal loss. Cable length also affects cable efficiency. The longer the

cable, the greater the loss. Make sure the cable is as short as possible.

H3C ANT-2015P-M2 Installation guide

Brand: H3C

Model: ANT-2015P-M2

Category: Network antennas

Type: Installation guide

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