renkforce 3048906 DAB/DAB plus Windscreen Antenna with Amplifier Instruction Manual
- August 21, 2024
- renkforce
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reinforce 3048906 DAB/DAB plus Windscreen Antenna with Amplifier
Downloading the operating instructions
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if available) by using the link
www.conrad.com/downloads or by scanning the
QR code. Follow the instructions on the website.
Intended use
The DAB windscreen antenna receives and amplifies digitally broadcast DAB radio signals. It uses phantom power supplied via the car radio’s antenna connection. Using the product for purposes other than those described above may damage the product. Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, or other hazards. This product complies with statutory national and European regulations. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product. Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Always provide these operating instructions when giving the product to a third party. All company and product names contained herein are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
- DAB windscreen antenna
- Operating instructions
Description of symbols
This symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury or property damage.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and adhere in particular to the
safety instructions. If you do not follow the safety information and
information on proper handling in these operating instructions, we will assume
no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such
cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
General information
- This product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
- Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous plaything for children.
- Should you have any questions or concerns after reading this document, please contact our technical support or a professional technician.
- Maintenance, modifications, and repairs must only be carried out by a technician or a specialist repair center.
Handling
Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts, or a fall, even from a
low height, can damage the product.
Operating environment
- Do not expose the product to any mechanical stress.
- The product must not be exposed to extreme temperatures exceeding the technical specifications, strong shocks, flammable gases, vapors, and solvents.
- Avoid using the product near strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials, or HF generators. Otherwise, the product may not function properly.
Operation
- Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety, or connection of the device.
- If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, stop using it and prevent unauthorized use.
- DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. The safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored in poor ambient conditions for extended periods or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
Installation
Important
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For adhesive installation, a minimum temperature of 15 °C is required. Clean the adhesive
areas with a suitable cleaner (e.g. rubbing alcohol) before installation. -
The antenna should not be attached in the area of metalized windscreen parts or close to heating wires.
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Do not attach the antenna within the driver’s field of view. It should not interfere with the driver’s clear view of the road.
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The DAB windscreen antenna and connecting cable must never be installed within the release range of an airbag.
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Check whether the antenna fits into its place of installation and can be properly aligned by initially fixing it in place with adhesive tape before finally fixing it in place after it has been connected and reception quality tested.
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The antenna should be mounted vertically within the upper corner of the windscreen and the A-pillar (at the top right from the driver’s perspective). It should be installed at least 7-10 cm away from the windscreen frame.
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Peel off the protective film and attach the antenna such that the cable can be concealed underneath the vehicle paneling.
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Once attached, the antenna should not be subject to any mechanical strain for 24 hours.
Electrical connection
- The connecting cable must be guided to the car radio.
- Insert the antenna plug into the car radio’s DAB antenna connection.
- Hand-tighten the union nut of the antenna plug.
- If your car radio has a different antenna connection, use a suitable adaptor available from specialist shops.
- Some car radios require activation of the phantom power supply to the antenna connection. Refer to the car radio operating instructions for more information.
Cleaning and maintenance
Important
- Never use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol, other chemical solvents or abrasive cleaners to clean the antenna. They can damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
- Do not submerge the product in water. Wipe the housing with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
Disposal
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on
the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed
of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life. Owners of WEEE
(Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose of it
separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators,
which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from
the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the
WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection
point. Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged
to provide free take-back of waste. Conrad provides the following return
options free of charge (more details on our website):
- in our Conrad offices
- at the Conrad collection points
- at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
- It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.
Technical data
- Operating voltage ………………………..5 V/DC (phantom power supply via car radio)
- Current consumption ……………………20-50 mA
- Reception range ………………………….174 – 237 MHz / 470 – 958 MHz / UHF 13-68 CH
- Amplification ……………………………….20+/-3 dB
- Antenna cable length……………………approx. 3 m
- Standard connector ……………………..SMA right angle male connector
- Dimensions…………………………………133 x 17 x 8 mm
- Ambient conditions ………………………-30 to +85 °C / 10-90% relative humidity
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems requires the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represents the technical status at the time of printing. Copyright 2024 by Conrad Electronic SE. *3048906_V1_0424_02_VTP_m_EN