PANORAMA ANTENNAS N 2G-3G-4G-5G Telstra Lanes User Guide

PANORAMA ANTENNAS N 2G-3G-4G-5G Telstra Lanes

Product Information

• Product Name: Telstra Lanes Antenna Guide
• Manufacturer: Panorama Antennas
• Manufacturer Web s ite: www.panorama-antennas.com
• Product Range: MiMo multi-function antenna solutions, Vehicle Antennas, Fixed Site Antennas, Cable Assemblies
• Experience: Panorama Antennas has over 70 years of experience in designing and manufacturing antennas for wireless communication.
• Expertise: Panorama Antennas is a trusted and leading designer and manufacturer of antennas, with expertise in providing high-quality performance antennas for public safety communications technology.

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

• The Telstra Lanes antennas are easy to install.
• For MiMo antennas, it is a simple one-hole mounting process.
• For 4G terminals, the antenna can be quickly connected using pre-terminated low loss plug and play coaxial cables.

MiMo Antenna Configuration

• The Telstra Lanes antennas provide pre-defined MiMo performance, eliminating the need for complex antenna configuration.
• The installer does not need to understand the complexities of MiMo antenna configuration.

Compatibility

• Telstra Lanes antennas are designed to support LTE Advanced Pro devices, delivering download speeds of up to 1.2Gbps.
• The antennas are compatible with LTE 4G/5G technologies, ensuring high performance and cost-effective solutions for Emergency and Enterprise users.

Awards
The “Great White” antenna has received recognition

• 2014 FCS Gerald David Award for Innovation in Business Radio
• 2016 International Critical Communication Awards
• Best Evolution to Future Broadband (Finalist)

User Case Studie

• FirstNet

Mesa Fire Department

• The Telstra Lanes antenna installation process proved to be fast and easy, requiring the drilling of just one hole and preserving the resale value of high-spec cars

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Police Mobile

• The Telstra Lanes antenna installation process was fast and easy, requiring the drilling of just one hole and preserving the resale value of high-spec cars. For more detailed information and other product options, please refer to the Panorama Antennas website at www.panorama-antennas.com.

Over 70 Years of Experience
Panorama Antennas is a privately owned family business, now in its third generation, and is a leading designer and manufacturer of antennas for wireless communication. Established in London in 1947, Panorama started life as a manufacturer of consumer products and buoyed by huge demand in 1952, began manufacturing TV components and antennas. With the transistor radio trend of the 1960s, Panorama’s expert knowledge swiftly led us into the manufacturing of communication antennas.
Throughout the 70s and 80s, Panorama evolved to become the first specialized communication antenna manufacturer in the UK, developing a range of cellular antennas to coincide with the launch of the mobile phone network in Britain. 1990 was a year of huge change as Panorama found itself revolutionizing cellular glass mount antenna technology, filing a patent application for the first ever solid state coupling circuit. Through creating a new benchmark for quality in the production of components and leading technology development, Panorama has grown side by side with the cellular telecommunications industry.
Today Panorama produces antennas for the world’s leading communication companies and has grown to include over 80 staff in 8 international sales offices, as well as operating 3 fully owned subsidiaries, one of which is based in Brisbane to support our customers across Australia/ New Zealand. Manufacturing, design and development are located in London less than a mile from the original factory. Our network of international sales representatives means that all customers get the attention and advice they require, providing local support on a global scale.

Antennas For Next Generation
Panorama’s constant cutting-edge research ensures that our antennas meet the demands of the very latest public safety communications technology. Trusted by thousands of professionals the world over, our antennas are depended on to provide critical communications in even the most challenging conditions.
With over 70 years’ experience in delivering world-class antenna products, Panorama’s current product range reflects our unparalleled expertise in providing high-quality performance antennas.

Panorama and Telstra Lanes

Ready for Telstra Lanes
Panorama Antennas is the leading antenna supplier to public safety and transportation organisations in the USA, Europe, Australia/ New Zealand and beyond. Our success is built on understanding the evolving needs of these sectors, which is driven by the ever increasing demand for complex communication systems in vehicles, whilst at the same time, the need to reduce installation costs and improve vehicle residual value at end of service life. Panorama’s products have already been extensively proven in providing voice and data communications for Government and Commercial projects globally. The GPSD MiMo Sharkee® antenna has been adopted by many public safety and enterprise users. It has a rugged OEM style shark fin housing, with single hole mounting, internal antennas for GPS/GNSS, 2×2 MiMo for 4G/5G with fallback capability, 2×2 MiMo dual band WiFi antennas and a mobile radio antenna can also be fitted.
Telstra LANES® Emergency and LANES® Enterprise services provide prioritised access to the Telstra 4G/LTE commercial network across various frequency bands, for mission and business critical data services.
The antenna is a critical part of a Telstra LANES® vehicle installation in order to achieve the optimum 4G broadband performance. A key feature of LTE is that it uses MiMo (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology to enable a high speed broadband connection. The current requirement is for a 2×2 system, which uses two antennas at the client terminal, but with the introduction of LTE Advanced Pro, a 4×4 MiMo antenna is required. MiMo functionality leverages on multi-path signal propagation to utilise multiple signal paths which increases the channel capacity, as shown in the image above for a 2×2 system. A MiMo system requires the antennas to have a defined level of isolation and a low correlation factor, which Panorama provides in its’ “all in one” solutions.
Panorama has a complete range of MiMo multi-function antenna solutions, which are easy to install and provide pre-defined MiMo performance. Our latest development, the ‘4×4 MiMo Dome’ supports new generation LTE Advanced Pro devices to deliver downloads speeds of up to 1.2Gbps. Panorama continues to develop new products for LTE 4G/ 5G to ensure that we are at the front in being able to offer high performance, cost effective solutions for Emergency and Enterprise users.

‘Plug and Play’
Panorama’s antennas are designed to give guaranteed performance straight out of the box with minimum configuration. Our ‘Sharkee®’, ‘MiMo Sharkee®’ and ‘Great White’ are multi-function low profile antennas that provide the antenna requirements for Telstra Lanes, within a compact housing using a single mounting hole, and includes:

• 2×2 or 4×4 MiMo for 4G/3G/2G (700-3800MHz)
• 2×2, 3×3 or 4×4 MiMo for dual band WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz)
• 1 x GPS/GNSS antenna with 26dB gain low noise amplifier (LNA)

The installer does not need to understand the complexities of MiMo antenna configuration, as it is a simple one hole mounting, that can be quickly installed and connected to a 4G terminal with pre-terminated low loss “plug and play” coaxial cables.
The ‘Sharkee®’, the ‘MiMo Sharkee®’ and the ‘Great White’ antennas are in use by many US public safety agencies and has been selected as the preferred antenna choice by several industry router OEM’s.

The ‘Great White’ antenna has been recognized by: 2014 FCS Gerald David Award for Innovation in Business Radio 2016 International Critical Communication Awards – Best Evolution to Future Broadband (Finalist).

Global User Case Studies
FirstNet – Mesa Fire Department Network Redundancy and FirstNet

FirstNet, the U.S public safety broadband network for critical communications, is coming soon, making connectivity a necessity, not a luxury. After the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Arizona experienced a 17-hour commercial network outage that put their operation at risk, they were forced to look at their options for broadband redundancy. With this issue at hand, the LGMQM4-7-38-24-58 proved to be the ideal antenna solution to move towards. The premier low profile MiMo antenna contains up to nine isolated antenna elements; four ultra-wideband LTE elements, four dual band WiFi elements covering 2.4/4.9-6.00GHz and a higher performance GPS/GNSS antenna with an integrated 26dB gain LNA, making it fully reliable across two networks and shows the potential of secure failover connectivity for the future of FirstNet.

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Police Mobile

Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Police were looking to develop technology to allow officers to spend more time on the road and tracking criminals. The force’s cars were equipped with rugged tablet computers to process paperwork while in the field. In order to provide a data link for the tablets, each car was fitted with a 4G mobile router and LGMM-7-27-24-58 that provided the router with 2 x MiMo 4G/3G/2G (700-2700MHz), 2x MiMo WiFi to create an operational hotspot around the car, and GPS to provide location services.
As the antenna required the drilling of just one hole to install, it proved to be a fast and easy process, while also preserving the resale value of the force’s high-spec cars.

MiMo Vehicle Antennas

‘4×4 MiMo Dome’
Designed for use with LTE Advance Pro
Low Profile Rugged Housing
Up to 9 functions in one

The LGMQM4 antenna has been developed for use with new generation LTE Advance Pro routers which require a 4×4 MiMo antenna system. In addition, the antenna can incorporate 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4 MiMo antennas for dual band WiFi, as well as a high performance GPS/GNSS antenna with 26dB gain LNA.
The antenna does not require a conductive ground plane, so can be fitted on a metal or plastic roof and still maintain the same high level of performance.
Available Colors:

Accessories

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Function

|

Cellular, LTE, 4G/3G/2G

|

WiFi

Frequency (MHz)| 698-3800 MHz| 2.4 / 4.9 – 6GHz
Peak Gain: Isotropic| 2dBi (698-960MHz) 5dBi (1710- 3800MHz)| 4dBi (2.4GHz) 6dBi (5.8GHz)
Correlation Coefficient| <0.3
Max. Input Power (W)| 10
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (Diameter X Height)| 170mm (6.7”) x 48mm (1.9”)
Mounting type| Panel mount M18 Bush
Material| ASA & diecast aluminium
Ingress Protection| IP69K

‘Great White’
2×2 MiMo Wideband LTE/cellular elements Optional integrated GPS/GNSS Up to 4×4 MiMo 2.4/5GHz WiFi Magnetic mount available
The Panorama LGMM and LPMM low profile MiMo antenna range has been designed to support the new generation of vehicular LTE routers.
The antenna enclosure contains up to seven isolated high performance antenna elements; two ultra-wideband elements covering 698-2700MHz supporting MiMo/diversity at cellular/LTE frequencies, up to four optional dual band elements covering 2.4 & 4.9-6GHz supporting MiMo/function for WiFi. The LGMM[B] range also contains a GPS/GNSS antenna with an integrated 26dB gain LNA with high performance filtering.
Available Colors:

Ground Plane Independent
This antenna does not require a ground plane, and maintains a high level of performance when mounted on a non-metallic surface.

Accessories

Magnetic Mount SAB-225

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Frequency Range (MHz)| 698-960, 1700-2700 (Cellular) 2400,
4900-6000 (WiFi),
1562-1612 (GPS/GNSS)

Peak Gain: Isotropic

| 2.3dBi (698-960), 5dBi (1700-2700),
2dBi (2400/4900-6000)
Typical VSWR| < 2.5:1 (Cellular) < 2:1 (WiFi)
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (mm)| Height| 62 (2.4”in)
Diameter| 176 (6.7”in)
Material| ASA & diecast aluminium
Mounting type| panel Mount M18 Bush
Ingress Protection| IP66 (EN 60529:1992)

‘MiMo Sharkee®’ 2×2 MiMo Cellular/LTE
Optional GPS/GNSS & 2×2 or 3×3 WiFi sharkfin housing
A single antenna means faster installation and decommission Mounting boss for optional airwave antenna

Trials & Drive Testing
A magnetic mount adaptor is available to allow temporary installation for evaluation or drive testing.

The SHKG range offers 2×2 MiMo 698-960/1710-3800MHz with active GPS/GLONASS (26dB LNA) and optional 2×2 or 3×3 MiMo WiFi 2.4/5.0GHz.
Requiring only a single hole fixing, the SHKG reduces vehicle damage, visual impact and cost of installation, whilst protecting vehicle resale value.
Available Colors:

Accessories
Magnetic Mount SAB-225

Standard Data

2300-2500, 4900-6000 (2 or 3 x WiFi – optional)
1562-1612 (GPS/GNSS)
Operational Bands| GPS/GNSS, 5G/4G/3G/2G, WiFi
Max. Input Power| 50 watts
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (mm)| Height| 50 (1.97”)
Length| 170 (6.69”)
Width| 60 (2.36”)
Material| ASA & diecast aluminium
Mounting type| Panel mount M18 Bush
Ingress Protection| IP66 (EN60529:1992)

‘The Bat’
Mount on or under dashboard MiMo 5G/4G/3G/2G functionality Optional SiSo or 2×2 MiMo WiFi GPS/GNSS 26dB LNA
The BATG antenna series is an ideal solution for vehicles when an external antenna cannot be fitted.
The antenna offers 2×2 MiMo function for 5G/4G/ with fallback to 3G/2G and either a single or 2×2 MiMo dual band WiFi antenna(s). It also features a GPS/GNSS antenna with 26dB gain LNA.

The antenna can be fitted onto any non-conductive surface; typical locations would be on a windscreen or on/under dashboard. It is fitted with 3m length low loss coaxial cables, available pre-terminated with either sma or FAKRA type connectors. The antenna molding and cables are flame retardant and meet requirements of UN ECE 118.01.

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Function| Cellular, LTE,
5G/4G/3G/2G| WiFi| GPS/GNSS
Frequency Range (MHz)| 698-960, 1710-3800| 2.4/5.0GHz| 1562-1612MHz
Peak gain: Isotropic| 2dBi (698-960MHz)
3dBi (1710-2170MHz)
5dBi (2500-3800MHz)| 4dBi (2.4GHz)
5dBi (5.0GHz)| 26dB (LNA)
Pattern| Omni-directional
Max input power (W)| 20
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (Height X Width X Length)| 16.5mm (0.65”) X 77mm (3”) X 214mm (8.4”)
Material| ASA
| Adhesive pad
Cable Data
Type| CS29 (Cell), CS32 (WiFi), FR RG174 (GNSS)
Length (m)| 3 (10”)

Vehicle Antennas

‘Sharkee®’
All 4G, 3G & 2G cellular bands Integrated GNSS and 2.4/4.9-6GHz WiFi Optional external whips available

Optional Whip Mounting
The ‘Sharkee’ features a whip mounting boss that allows the attachment of a VHF/UHF whip for voice communications.

The ‘Sharkee®’ provides antenna functions for multiple technologies within one antenna housing. Trusted by public safety organisations, utilities and transportation companies all over the world, the ‘Sharkee®’ sets the industry standard in functionality.
The ‘Sharkee®’ offers three internal antenna systems, GNSS, 4G/3G/2G cellular, dual-band WiFi as well as an optional external whip.
Requiring only a single hole fixing, the ‘Sharkee®’ reduces vehicle damage, visual impact and cost of installation, whilst protecting vehicle resale value.

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Function| Cellular, LTE, 4G/3G/2G| WiFi| GPS/GNSS| Whip
Frequency Range (MHz)| 698-2700| 2400 4900-6000| 1562-1612| dependent on selected whip
Peak gain: Isotropic| 1dBi| 2dBi| 26dB| –
Termination| SMA Male| SMA Female| FME Female| FME Male
Pattern| Omni-directional
Max. Input Power (W)| 25 (Internal Elements), 60 (External Whip)
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (Length X Width X Height)| 120mm (4.72”) x 58mm (2.3”) x 50mm (2”)
Material| Impact resistant UV light stabilised ABS
Operating Temperature| -40° / +80°C (-40° / 176°F)
Ingress Protection| IP66 (EN 60529:1992)

Covert Internal Multi-Band
Multi-Band internal antenna
Simple adhesive pad fitment
Can be fitted on glass or plastic panel

The EF-BC3G-26 antenna is a low cost single 4G/3G/2G product that can be fitted on any non-conductive surface.
It is typically fitted on a window and with correct spacing, a pair can be installed to provide a covert 2×2 MiMo antenna system.
The antenna covers the full range 700-2700MHz to support 4G with fallback to 3G/2G when required and is supplied with a 3m cable with a sma plug fitted. It is constructed from ASA plastic, with an automotive grade adhesive pad, so is suitable for internal installation or semi-exposed locations.

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Frequency (MHz)| | 698-2700
Peak Gain: Isotropic| 2dBi
Max Input Power (W)| 25
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (mm)| Height| 131 (5.2”)
Width| 21.7 (0.9”)
Material| ASA
Mounting Type| Automotive grade adhesive pad
Cable Data
Type| RG174
Length (m)| 3 (10’)
Diameter (mm)| 3 (0.1”)
Connector| SMA Plug (TS-9 With EF-IN2307)

Low Profile Cellular
Compact and robust
Cost effective solution
Multi-band operation

The LPB series is a multi-band antenna, in a 82mm (3.22”) high impact radome, designed to perform in any environment it offers excellent performance across the frequency range 617-960/1710-6000MHz which includes 4G/5G as well as all global cellular bands, making it an extremely versatile product.
It features an integral low loss coaxial cable, available in various lengths/connector configuration. The antenna is ideal for a SiSo requirement, or a pair can be used, with correct spacing to provide MiMo function.

Variants (others upon request)

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Frequency (MHz)| 617-960 / 1710-6000
Peak Gain: Isotropic| 3dBi (617-960), 4dBi (1710-2700), 8dBi (3400-3800), 9dBi (4900-6000)
Pattern| Omnidirectional
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (mm)| Height| 82 (3.2’)
Width| 48 (1.9’)
Material| High-impact UV stable ABS
Mounting Type| Panel Mount CS29

Ultra Low Profile MiMo WiFi
Ultra Low Profile
Up to 4 x 4 MiMo Dual Band WiFi
Optional GPS/GNSS Active Antenna

The LP[G]M[X]-24-58 range has been designed to provide MiMo WiFi operation in an ultra low profile package. The compact, robust, low-profile housing contains up to four antenna elements with effective isolation and low correlation covering 2.4-2.5/4.9-6GHz.
The antenna is designed to be panel mounted on vehicles or devices and can be fitted on a conductive or non- conductive panel. Supplied with integrated flame retardant CS32 cables (Compliant to UNECE 118.01 and EN45545-2) and a halogen free flame retardant radome (white version), the antenna is suitable for many environments and applications.

Available Colors:

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Function| Dual Band WiFi
Frequency Range (MHz)| 2.4GHz / 4.9GHz-6GHz / GPS/GNSS (Optional)
Peak Gain: Isotropic (Individual Elements)| 4dBi
Pattern| Omni-directional
Max Input Power (W)| 10W
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (Height x Diameter)| 30mm (1.18”) x 115mm (4.52”)
Material| Geloy HRA 222F
Mounting Type| Panel Mount M18 Bush
Cable Type| CS32
Termination| Reverse polarity SMA Male

Fixed Site Antennas

MiMo Cellular
Supports MiMo across 4G, 3G & 2G
Two wideband elements with gain
Durable housing for indoor or outdoor use
Suitable for mast, wall & desk mounting

Optional Extension Cables
Additional extension cable assemblies available for the following lengths; 5m (17’), 10m (33’), 15m (50’)

The WMMG-7-27 is ideal for use with client devices that require effective MiMo and diversity support for 2G, 3G and 4G networks. The WMMG-7-27 antenna is a wide beam width, medium gain, 2×2 MiMo antenna which incorporates two separately fed wideband, cross polarised elements in a rugged, weather resistant housing. It can be wall, mast or desk mounted using the included mounting hardware. Supplied with integral ultra-low loss twinned coaxial cable, the WMMG-7-27 eliminates exposed connector joints and simplifies cable management for easy, cost effective installation.

Variants

Standard Data

Electrical Data

Frequency Range (MHz)| 698-960, 1710-2700
Peak Gain (excluding cable loss)| 2dBi (698-960), 5dBi (1710-2170), 4dBi (2200-2700)
Typical VSWR| < 2:1
Pattern| Hybrid
Correlation coefficient (all bands)| < 0.2
Element isolation| > 20dB
Mechanical Data
Dimensions (mm)| Height| 186 (7.3”)
Width| 155 (6.1”)
| Depth| 75 (2.9”)
Material| U.V. stable, impact resistant ASA
Mounting Type| Wall mount / mast mount / desk mount
Cable Data
Type| 2 x CS29 Coax
Length (m)| 5 (17’)

High Gain MiMo Cellular
Supports 2×2 MiMo operation for 5G/4G with fallback to 3G/2G Cross polarised high gain elements
Rugged housing for external/internal use Mast, wall or desk top mounting
The WMM8G-7-38 is ideal for use with client devices that require effective MiMo and diversity support for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The WMM8G-7-38 is a wide beam width, high gain, directional 2×2 MiMo antenna. Incorporating two separately fed wideband, cross polarised elements in a rugged weather resistant housing, it is typically wall mounted an supplied with integrated ultra-low loss twinned coaxial cables for use with a fixed client device in an office, mobile control centre and in rural areas where signal strength is an issue.

Optional Extension Cables
Additional extension cable assemblies available for the following lengths; 5m (17’), 10m (33’), 15m (50’)

Standard Data

| Part No.| Termination| Cable Length
---|---|---|---
| WMM8G-7-38-5SP| 2 x SMA Male| 5m (17’)|
| WMM8G-7-38-03NJ| 2 x N Female| 0.3m (1’)|
|
Frequency Range (MHz)| 698-960, 1710-3800
Peak Gain (excl. cable loss)| 6dBi (698-960), 9dBi (1710-2170), 6dBi (2396-3800)
Radiation pattern| Directional
Correlation co-efficient ( all bands)| < 0.05
Max input power| 20 watts
Mechanical Data

Dimensions (mm)

| Height| 230 (9”)
Width| 180 (7.1”)
Depth| 94 (3.7”)
Material| U.V. stable, impact resistant ASA
Cable Data
Type| 2 x CS29 Coax
Length (m)| 5 (17’)
Termination| 2 × SMA male

Cable Assemblies

Cables
CS23 Type for VHF-UHF

Cable Data

Impedance| 50Ω
Attenuation (per 10m)| 2.5 dB @ 400 MHz, 4 dB @ 1GHz, 5.8 dB @ 2GHz
Outer Diameter (mm)| 5 (0.2”in)

CS29 Type – for 4G LTE

Cable Data

Impedance| 50Ω
Attenuation (per 10m)| 3dB @ 400MHz, 5dB @ 1GHz, 7.5dB @ 2GHz
Outer Diameter (mm)| 5 (0.2”in)
Shielding Effectiveness| 785dB (According to IEC 61196)

CS32Type – for WiFi

Cable Data

Impedance| 50Ω
Attenuation (per 10m)| 2.5dB @ 400 MHz, 4dB @ 1 GHz, 5.8dB @ 2GHz, 11dB @ 6GHz
Outer Diameter (mm)| 10.29 (0.4”in)

C240 Type – for longer cables

Cable Data

Impedance| 50Ω
Attenuation (per 10m)| 2.3dB @ 1GHz, 3.8 dB @ 2GHz
Outer Diameter (mm)| 6 (0.2”in)

Important Waiver Information
All information and data in this catalogue is intended to provide an indication of the performance of our products under particular circumstances and none of it implies a guarantee of performance or fitness for any particular purpose.
We strongly encourage our customers to conduct their own tests in order to establish the appropriate product for any particular application.
All products should only be installed by a properly qualified installer familiar with appropriate local laws and regulations. We advise our customers to consult and comply with the appropriate Panorama Antennas installation instructions.
All specifications and product information in this catalogue are subject to change without notice.
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The Sharkee® is a registered trademark of Panorama Antennas Inc. and may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the original trademark holders.

Panorama produces a wide range of tried and trusted antennas for Public Safety applications, for both mission critical voice and data. Our emphasis is on excellent performance combined with robust & resilient design for reliable long service operation.

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References

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