MA.6 on ground-plane MA.6 Specification Part No. MA6.A31111.B3111.C3111 Product Name MA6 Spartan Screw-mount 3in1 Combination Antenna GPS Cellular GSM/CDMA/HSPA/UMTS 2.4GHz / GHz Feature High performance outdoor antenna Custom cables and connectors available RoHS Compliant SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 1 of 26
1. Introduction The Spartan MA.6 antenna is a heavy-duty, fully IP67 waterproof external M2M antenna for use in telematics, transportation and remote monitoring applications. The Spartan is unique in the market because it combines a 3in1 GPS, Cellular (2G and 3G) and Wi-Fi, heavy-duty antenna with high efficiency in a compact format. The antenna screws down permanently onto a roof or metal panel and can be pole or wall-mounted with a metal bracket. For industries such as commercial vehicle telematics, remote monitoring, smart meter systems and construction equipment, the Spartan provides a robust, rugged antenna that is durable, even in extreme environments. All while still maintaining 2dB isolation between antennas. It uses high-shielded PTFE dielectric ultra low-loss cables that maintain low attenuation at all frequency bands, with an average.3db per meter (.1dB per foot), compared to.7db for RG8 and 1.2dB for RG174. Because of this, the Spartan maximizes chances of passing PTCRB and network approvals first time. The Spartan also has excellent GPS reception without need to attach to an external ground-plane due to coupling to its unique own metal base. *Note: For ground-isolation antennas use the MA.6 version with Isolation Gaskets. 2. Specification GPS Centre Frequency 17.42MHz Bandwidth 1MHz Average Gain 32dBic typ. Radiation Efficiency % Gain @ Zenith 4.dBic typ. Axial Ratio 3.dB typ. Polarization Right Hand Circular VSWR <=1.9:1 Impedance Ω DC Power Input Range 3 ~ V DC Input 3.3V 4.V.V LNA Gain 3dB 31dB 32dB Noise Figure 1.dB 1.dB 1.62dB Power Consumption 8mA 1mA 13mA Band Attenuation ±MHz ±7MHz ±1MHz 4dB 4dB db Cable 3m RG174 standard, fully customizable Connector SMA(M) standard, standard, fully customizable SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 2 of 26
2. Specification Cellular Frequency (GHz) 824 ~ 896 88 ~ 96 171 ~ 188 18 ~ 199 171 ~ 217 Peak Gain (dbi) 2.1 -.2 2.9 3..1 Average (dbi) -4.7-7. -2.7-3.1-3.1 Efficiency 3% 2% 1% 49% 49% Impedance Ω Polarization Linear Radiation Pattern Omni Cable 3m CFD2 standard, fully customizable Connector SMA(M) standard, fully customizable WIFI Frequency (GHz) 2.4 ~ 2. 4.7 ~.. ~.4.4 ~.9 Peak Gain (dbi) 2.1 2.9 3.8 2.8 Average Gain (dbi) -2.3-3.6-3.3-3.8 Efficiency 6% 44% 46% 42% VSWR <=1.6:1 Impedance Ω Polarization Linear Radiation Pattern Omni Cable 3m CFD2 standard, fully customizable Connector SMA(M) standard, standard, fully customizable Mechanical Dimensions Housing Base and thread Thread Thread diameter Waterproof Profile 39.mm x Diameter 14.6mm Wonderloy PC-4 PC+ABS Alloy, all UV resistant Nickel Plated Zinc M3 3mm IP67 Environmental Temperature Range -4 C to 8 C Humidity Non-condensing 6 C 9% RH *All measurements are done in free space with standard cables SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 3 of 26
3. GPS Antenna Characteristics 3.1 Return Loss. >1 1.742 GHz -31.8 db 4. 3. 2. 1.. 1-1. -2. -3. 1-4. -. SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 4 of 26
3.2 GPS Antenna Radiation Pattern MA.6 tested in CTIA approved 3D chamber XYZ co-ordinate for reference. SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page of 26
3.3 XY Plane 33 34 1 3 31 4 3 6 28 7 27-2 -1 db 9 2 1 24 12 22 13 21 1 19 18 16 3.4 XZ Plane 34 1 33 3 31 4 3 6 28 7 27-2 -1 db 9 2 1 24 12 22 13 21 1 19 18 16 SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 6 of 26
3. YZ Plane 33 34 1 3 31 4 3 6 28 7 27-2 -1 db 9 2 1 24 12 22 13 21 1 19 18 16 4. Axial Ratio 34 1 33 3 31 4 3 6 28 7 27-2 -1 db 9 2 1 24 12 22 13 21 1 19 18 16 SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 7 of 26
. GPS LNA.1 Block Diagram ANTENNA RF Out LNA SAW Filter LNA SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 8 of 26
.2 Forward Transmission LOG MAGNITUDE REF =. db 1. db/div 1 1 : 32.216 db 1 7.42 MHz 1 3. MHz 1 9. MHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 9 of 26
.3 S22 Reverse Reflection LOG MAGNITUDE REF =. db 1. db/div 1 : -12.61 db 1 7.42 MHz 1 1 3. MHz 1 9. MHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 1 of 26
6. Cellular Antenna Characteristics 6.1 Return Loss -2-4 -6-8 -1-12 (db) -14-16 -18-2 -22-24 -26-28 -3 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 (MHz) 6.2 VSWR 8 7 6 4 3 2 1 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 11 of 26
6.3 Cellular Antenna Efficiency 8 7 6 (%) 4 3 2 1 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 (MHz) 6.4 Cellular Antenna Peak Gain 6 4 3 2 1-1 (db) -2-3 -4 - -6-7 -8-9 -1 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 12 of 26
6. Cellular Antenna 3D Average Gain -1-2 -3-4 (dbi) - -6-7 -8-9 -1 6 8 1 12 14 16 18 2 22 24 26 28 3 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 13 of 26
7. Cellular Antenna Radiation Pattern 7.1 XY Plane 33 34 1 3 3 31 - -1-1 4 6-2 -2 7-3 -3 9 1 24 12 7MHz 22 13 8MHz 9MHz 21 19 18 16 1 18MHz 19MHz 22MHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 14 of 26
7.2 XZ Plane 33 34 1 3 31 - -1 4 3-1 6-2 -2-3 -3 7 9 1 24 12 7MHz 8MHz 22 13 9MHz 21 19 18 16 1 18MHz 19MHz 22MHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 1 of 26
8. 2.4/GHz Antenna Characteristics 8.1 S11 Return Loss -1-2 (db) -3-4 8.2 VSWR - 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 (MHz) 4 3 2 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 6 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 16 of 26
8.3 2.4/GHz Antenna Efficiency 7 6 4 (%) 3 2 1 23 24 24 2 2 (MHz) 7 6 4 (%) 3 2 1 46 48 2 4 6 8 6 62 64 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 17 of 26
8.4 2.4/GHz Antenna Peak Gain. 4. 3. (dbi) 2. 1.. 23 24 24 2 2 (MHz). 4. 3. (dbi) 2. 1.. 46 48 2 4 6 8 6 62 64 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 18 of 26
8. 2.4/GHz Antenna Peak Gain. -1. (dbi) -2. -3. -4. 23 24 24 2 2 (MHz). -1. -2. (dbi) -3. -4. -. -6. 46 48 2 4 6 8 6 62 64 (MHz) SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 19 of 26
9. 2.4/GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern 33 34 1 3 3 31 - -1-1 4 6-2 -2 7-3 -3 9 1 24 12 22 13 2.4GHz 4.9GHz 21 19 18 16 1.4GHz.9GHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 2 of 26
9. 2.4/GHz Antenna Radiation Pattern 33 34 1 3 31 - -1 4 3-1 6-2 -2-3 -3 7 9 1 24 12 2.4GHz 22 13 4.9GHz 21 19 18 16 1.4GHz.9GHz SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 21 of 26
1. Mechanical Drawing SMA(M) ST WW GPS 2.4 GHz/.8 GHz Cellular XX YY VV Name Material Finish QTY 1 Housing PC 4 Black 1 2 Closed Cell Foam CR 43 Black 1 3 3M Double Adhesive 3M 9448 HK White Liner 1 4 M3 Nut Steel AISI 121 Ni Plated 1 Washer Steel AISI 121 Ni Plated 1 6 M3x 2 Thread 32L Zinc Alloy Ni Plated 1 7 Waterproof Rubber Silicon Black 1 8 GPS Label Coated Paper Orange 1 9 2.4GHz/.8GHz Label Coated Paper Green 1 1 Cellular Label Coated Paper Blue 1 Name Spec Finish QTY VV Connector Type SMA(M) ST Gold 3 WW Cable Length 3±3mm Black 1 XX Cable Type RG174 Black 1 YY Cable Type CFD 2 Black 2 SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 22 of 26
Unit: mm Thread Diameter Recommended Mounting Hole SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 23 of 26
11. Installation SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 24 of 26
12. Packaging SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 2 of 26
8 boxes per carton Part No. : MA.6 Description: GPS/Cellular/2.4,GHz 3-in-1 Antenna Q ty : 8 Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright Taoglas Ltd. SPE-12-8-48/C/ZL page 26 of 26