Guidelines for antenna mounting

If you want to install multiple transmission paths in parallel the antennas should ideally be placed 2m apart. This minimum clearance does not apply to the distance between a sending and a receiving antenna. However, you have to keep in mind that the opening angles have to overlap (e.g. the ball antenna 10361). See also 4.4 Radiation.

Antennas (without tilt) in a transmission path are to be placed at an appropriate height. The larger the opening angle, the larger the possible height offset.

Ideally, you need to direct the antennas in a transmission path in parallel to each other, e.g. all vertical and never head-to-head (see also 2.2 The radiation characteristics of an antenna).

Ideally, you need to direct the antennas in a transmission path in parallel to each other, e.g. all vertical and never head-to-head (see also 2.2 The radiation characteristics of an antenna).

When mounting antennas please be aware of their opening angles and the need for overlap.

To avoid radiation disturbances and reflections do not install antennas close to metal parts, engines or frequency converters.

The antennas in a transmission path should have line-of-sight connection, to ensure optimal
data transfer quality (see 2.7 Fresnel zone).

Please mount the antennas outside the control cabinet. If made of metal the cabinet causes a significant damping of the transmission signal, thus reducing transmission reach. If the control cabinet is made of synthetic material you can place the antenna inside the cabinet, as this material only has low impact on signal strength.

To achieve the best result mount directional antennas on a wall. If you request the characteristics of an omnidirectional antenna and if short reach is required you can wall mount an mnidirectional antenna as well. Wall mounted omnidirectional antennas cause reflections that reduce ransmission quality and reach.

Montieren Sie Rundstrahlantennen idealerweise freistehend, z.B. an einem Mast, um auf horizontaler Ebene gleichmäßig in alle Richtungen abstrahlen zu können.

When you are installing outdoor antennas, please note that water must not be allowed to get inside the antenna. Furthermore you have to consider the protection class of the particular antenna you want to install.

Antennas in a transmission path should ideally have similar polarization. Exception: For specific applications it can make sense to combine an antenna with a clockwise polarization – as a fixed station antenna – with a vertical polarizing antenna mounted on a mobile turning object.

Please use the mounting accessories offered by us, for the optimal positioning and orientation of directional antennas. The mounting materials match our antennas. By combining two mounting brackets (10519) you can pivot the antenna bilaterally.