Argus Installation Instructions Bulletin D701-0015 Revision B July 2013 page 1 of 5 CommScope Infrastructure Academy offers installation training General This instruction manual contains all necessary information required to assist in the correct installation of ARGUS Panel Antennas of 620mm width to a 85 115 diameter pipe when using the mounting kit with clamp bracket. These antennas can be supplied with either fixed electrical beam downtilt (FET), manually adjustable electrical downtilt (MET) or AISG-compatible remotely controlled electrical downtilt (RET). Mechanical downtilt is also available if required, depending on the type of mounting kit selected. Following symbols can be found next to text outlining important information. Please follow the procedure marked with this symbol precisely. Non-compliance may lead to damage of the product. Unpacking Handy tips when installing product. Make sure that the antenna and the accessory items listed below are provided and have not been damaged during transport. Antenna Mounting kit (mounting kit components for each configuration are shown in Figures 2 and 3). Hex key 6mm AF (supplied with adjustable downtilt antennas only). Mounting Kit Type 850mm 1200mm (33.5 43.3 ) Antennas 1200mm 1650mm (43.3 65 ) Antennas Fixed Downtilt F-042-GL-E F-042-GL-E F-042-GL-E Mechanical Downtilt T-045-GL-E T-041-GL-E T-029-GL-E Tilt range 0, 2-10 in 1 steps 0-12 in 1 steps 0-8 in 1 steps Mounting Bracket Spacing 716mm 976mm 1400mm Dim A (Fig 4) Table 1: Mounting Kit Part Numbers for Different Antennas 1650mm 2700mm (65 106.3 ) Antennas Do not install near power lines. Power lines, telephone lines, and guy wires look the same. Assume any wire or line can electrocute you. Do not install on a wet or windy day or when lightning or thunder is in the area. Do not use metal ladder. Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels. Wear protective clothing including a long-sleeved shirt and rubber gloves.
Bulletin D701-0015 Revision B July 2013 page 2 of 5 Installation Instructions Ensure a torque spanner is used when tightening fasteners, see the mounting kit diagrams on the following pages for the correct torque recommendations. Ensure antenna is installed with the connectors at the bottom. Installation Instructions Adjustable Downtilt Mounting Kit T-029-GL-E, Bracket Spacing 1400mm (55.1"); T-041-GL-E, Bracket Spacing 976mm (38.4"); T-045-GL-E, Bracket Spacing 716mm (28.2") Assemble mounting kits as per Figure 2 and 3 of this document. 1. Attach the mounting kit assembly to the antenna, before trying to clamp the brackets to the pole. 2. Downtilt angles in 1 increments can be obtained with the correct adjustment of the tilt arm bracket. Downtilt can be achieved by aligning the corresponding hole in the tilt arm to the pivot bracket which mates against the mounting pole, as shown in Figure 4. The first hole is for 1 downtilt*, with each consecutive hole resulting in an increased inclination of 1. ( *Note for the T-045-GL-E kit the tilt is 0 then 2-10 in 1 steps.) For finer downtilt angle adjustments the distance in between the top and bottom mounting bracket on the pole can be adjusted. For 0 downtilt the tilt arm may be stowed as show in Figure 4. An inclinometer or other angular measuring device may be used to verify downtilt angle as required. Upper Mounting Bracket Assembly Lower Mounting Bracket Assembly ( To Suit Pipes OD 85-115 mm) (To Suit Pipes OD 85-115 mm) Figure 1: Correctly Assembled Mounting Kit Using Clamp Bracket for Mechanically Adjustable Downtilt Antenna
Bulletin D701-0015 Revision B July 2013 page 3 of 5 Figure 2: Exploded Assembly for Upper Mounting Bracket using Clamp Bracket Figure 3: Exploded Assembly for Lower Mounting Bracket using Clamp Bracket (This configuration should also be used for the upper Mounting Bracket when 0 tilt is required) OPTIONAL: THE TILT ARM AND EXTRA HARDWARE CAN BE STOWED IN THE POSITION SHOWN WHEN IN 0 DOWNTILT CONFIGURATION USING A CLAMP BRACKET. A Figure 4: Typical Example of Upper Bracket Placement for Various Downtilts
Bulletin D701-0015 Revision B July 2013 page 4 of 5 Operation of Antennas Fixed Downtilt Antennas Manual Electrically Adjustable Downtilt Antennas AISG Compliant Adjustable Downtilt Antennas - Fitted with Remote Downtilt Adjustment The beam downtilt is factory set. The beam downtilt below the horizon is adjusted over the available range (typically 0 to 10 ) by rotating the hex socket located at the bottom of the antenna - Figure 5). Turning the hex socket in a clockwise direction increases the beam downtilt below the horizon. Turning the hex socket in an anti-clockwise direction decreases the beam downtilt below the horizon. Beam downtilt setting in degrees below boresight can be read off the scale at the base of the antenna. The downtilt setting is read from the face of the antenna bottom end cap at the point where the scale protrudes. AISG Compliant antennas are compatible with AISG compliant control unit equipment, such as Argus CTXD-60-H portable handheld AISG controller. For operation of downtilt using AISG compliant controllers see the controller documentation. Where manual override of RET control is provided at the antenna bottom end cap, operation is identical to that described above for MET antennas. WARNING: During downtilt adjustment ensure the hex socket is not turned past the minimum and maximum positions as shown on the downtilt indicator scale. Forcing the hex adjustment beyond this point may lead to damage of the downtilt mechanism. Using power drills and electric screwdrivers to adjust downtilt may also lead to damage of the downtilt mechanism. Port and Band Identification Each RF and/or AISG port on the antenna is numbered and identified in accordance with AISG Standard AISG Antenna Port Color Coding v1.0. Each pair of ±45 polarized RF ports on the antenna (an array) is commonly termed a Band. Using this terminology, the band ID numbers rise in step with the port numbers, ie Band 1 corresponds with Ports 1 & 2, Band 2 corresponds with Ports 3 & 4 etc. Ports are numbered starting with RF low frequency band(s) first, followed by higher frequency band(s). For bands operating at the same RF frequency, ports associated with arrays on the right side of the antenna (looking from the FRONT) are numbered before ports associated with left-side arrays, and ports associated with arrays at the bottom of the antenna are numbered before ports associated with arrays at the top. For remote tilt antennas, depending on the configuration of AISG employed (Single RET or Multi RET), the antenna will report the bands differently to the primary controller as follows: SRET: For either AISG1.1 or 2.0, a multiband antenna configured as cascaded SRET will report to the primary controller as multiple antennas, each with a single band. Each band of the antenna will report a different serial number. For example, a tri band antenna with serial number 60051007 will report to the controller three individual antennas with serial numbers 600510071, 600510072, 600510073, where the last digit represents the band of the antenna.
Bulletin D701-0015 Revision B July 2013 page 5 of 5 MRET: When using AISG2.0, a multiband antenna will report to the primary controller as a single antenna with multiple bands. Each band of the antenna is accessible through the controller. Remote Electrical Tilt Connection RF Cable Connection The AISG connector fitted to the antenna is designed to accept any AISG compliant cable assembly. After ensuring both connectors are dry, push in the mating connector, then tighten the screw lock to between 0.7 and 1.1 Nm (0.5-0.8 ft.lb). If needed or required by local procedures apply mastic (or similar waterproofing) to the mating connectors. Tighten the AISG mating connector by hand only. Do not apply any more rotational force to the AISG mating connector than needed to properly mate the seal and do not exceed 1.1 Nm(0.8 ft.lb). Using excessive torque may damage the AISG connection in the antenna. The 7-16 female connectors fitted to the antenna are designed to fit jumper cables with a standard 7-16 RF male connector. After ensuring both mating connectors are dry, push the male connector in and tighten the connector coupling to 23-28Nm (17-21 ft.lb). If needed or as required by local procedures a weatherproofing kit may then be fitted to the connection. If the RF connectors are tightened beyond the recommend torque the RF connection to the antenna may be damaged. End Cap Layout for Typical Antennas (Band 2) (Band 3) Figure 6: Typical 12-port (R2V4PX) Note: The phase centre of Band 3 (ports 5 and 6) is situated above that of Band 2 (ports 3 and 4). (Band 1) CommScope 1100 CommScope Place SE P.O. Box 339, Hickory, NC 28603-0339 (828) 324-2200 (800) 982-1708 www.commscope.com/andrew Customer Service 24 hours North America: +1-800-255-1479 (toll free) Any country: +1-779-435-6500 email: acicustomersupportcenter@commscope.com Notice: CommScope disclaims any liability or responsibility for the results of improper or unsafe installation, inspection, maintenance, or removal practices. Aviso: CommScope no acepta ninguna obligación ni responsabilidad como resultado de prácticas incorrectas o peligrosas de instalación, inspección, mantenimiento o retiro. Avis : CommScope décline toute responsabilité pour les conséquences de procédures d installation, d inspection, d entretien ou de retrait incorrectes ou dangereuses. Hinweis: CommScope lehnt jede Haftung oder Verantwortung für Schäden ab, die aufgrund unsachgemäßer Installation, Überprüfung, Wartung oder Demontage auftreten. Atenção: A CommScope abdica do direito de toda responsabilidade pelos resultados de práticas inadequadas e sem segurança de instalação, inspeção, manutenção ou remoção. Avvertenza: CommScope declina eventuali responsabilità derivanti dell esecuzione di procedure di installazione, ispezione, manutenzione e smontaggio improprie o poco sicure. 注意 :CommScope 公司申明對於不恰當或不安全的安裝 檢驗 維修或拆卸操作所導致的后果不負任何義務和責任 2013 CommScope Bulletin D701-0015