NEXTIVITY A71 Series Smart Server Antenna User Guide
- September 11, 2024
- NEXTIVITY
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A71 Series Smart Server Antenna
Specifications
- Product: Smart Server Antenna
- Type: Active Omnidirectional Antenna
- Compatibility: CEL-FI and SHIELD products
- Mounting: Suitable for hard and dropped ceilings
- Access: Integration and alarms accessible via WAVE
software
Product Usage Instructions
Antenna Installation
Dropped Ceiling Install
-
STEP 1: Connect the Power Inserter to the
signal source cable before each splitter/coupler/tapper in the
Distributed Antenna System (DAS). -
STEP 2: Route the DC and coax cables to the
Smart Server Antenna. Add a separate DC extension cable if
needed. -
STEP 3: Drill a 2-inch (50 mm) diameter hole
in the dropped ceiling at the desired Smart Server Antenna
location. -
STEP 4: Feed the antenna coax cable through
the Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate and attach it using the provided
screws. -
STEP 5: Thread the DC Power cable through the
Fixing Nut above the ceiling and down through the hole, guiding it
to connect to the antenna’s DC wire terminal block.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the Smart Server Antenna compatible with?
A: The Smart Server Antenna is compatible with select CEL-FI and
SHIELD products.
Q: How can I access integration and alarms for the Smart Server
Antenna?
A: Integration and alarms are accessible via WAVE software.
Connection Diagram
Power Inserter
CCoouupplleerr
CEL-FI or SHIELD Signal Source
DC Cable
Coax
Smart Server Antenna
Ceiling
Power Inserter
Coupler
Power Inserter
DC
Cable
Coax
Smart Server Antenna
Ceiling
DC Cable Coax
Smart Server Antenna
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Connection Diagram
Power Inserter
CCoouupplleerr
Power Inserter
Coupler
Power Inserter
CEL-FI or SHIELD Signal Source
DC Cable
Coax
Smart Server Antenna
Ceiling
DC
Cable
Coax
Smart Server Antenna
Ceiling
DC Cable Coax
Smart Server Antenna
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reserved. The Nextivity and CEL-FI logos are registered trademarks of
Nextivity, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks listed belong to
their respective owners. Designed by Nextivity, Inc. in California.
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SMART SERVER ANTENNA
Quick Start Guide
Low Profile Omnidirectional Antenna
KIT#: A71-PV4-C00 A71-JV4-C00 A71-JV7-C00
The Smart Server Antenna is an active , omnidirectional antenna that is
compatible with select CEL-FI and SHIELD products. Installation is easy on
hard and dropped ceilings. Integration and alarms are accessible via WAVE
software.
Included In the Box
Smart Server Antenna Power Inserter
Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate
Fixing Nut
Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate
Mounting Screws (4) Drywall Anchors (4)
3x M3 x 6mm Screws
SMART SERVER ANTENNA
Quick Start Guide
Low Profile Omnidirectional Antenna
KIT#: A71-PV4-C00 A71-JV4-C00 A71-JV7-C00
The Smart Server Antenna is an active , omnidirectional antenna that is
compatible with select CEL-FI and SHIELD products. Installation is easy on
hard and dropped ceilings. Integration and alarms are accessible via WAVE
software.
Included In the Box
Smart Server Antenna Power Inserter
Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate
Fixing Nut
Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate
Mounting Screws (4) Drywall Anchors (4)
3x M3 x 6mm Screws
Antenna Installation
DROPPED CEILING INSTALL
STEP 1: Connect the Power Inserter to the signal source cable before each
splitter/coupler/tapper in the Distributed Antenna System (DAS). A typical
directional coupler example is shown below.
Power Inserter
Coupler
STEP 2: Route the DC and coax cables to the Smart Server Antenna. Add a
separate DC
extension cable if needed to reach the desired Smart Server Antenna
installation location.
Power Inserter
Coupler
DC
Cable
Coax
Ceiling
Smart Server Antenna
STEP 3: Drill a 2-inch (50 mm) diameter hole in the dropped ceiling at the desired Smart Server Antenna location.
Ceiling
NOTE: If installing on a hard ceiling, go to Step 3 in the “HARD CEILING INSTALL” section.
Antenna Installation
STEP 4: Feed the antenna coax cable up through the Dropped Ceiling Mounting
Plate and attach the Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate to the back of the Smart
Server Antenna using the three M3
Screws and a 2 mm hex wrench.
STEP 5: Thread the DC Power cable
through the Fixing Nut above the ceiling
and down through the hole. Continue by Ceiling
guiding it through the center of the
Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate, ensuring
that the DC cable wires extend with
Antenna Coax
sufficient length for easy connection to the Cable
DC wire terminal block on the antenna.
Fixing Nut
DC Cable Wires Terminal Block
STEP 6: Depress the negative wire spring button on the antenna DC wire terminal block, insert the stripped negative wire into the slot, and release the button. Gently pull-test the wire to make sure that it is firmly connected.
STEP 7: Repeat Step 6 for the positive wire.
Negative Wire Positive Wire
(black)
(white)
Negative Wire (black)
DROPPED CEILING INSTALL
STEP 1: Connect the Power Inserter to the signal source cable before each
splitter/coupler/tapper in the Distributed Antenna System (DAS). A typical
directional coupler example is shown below.
Power Inserter
Coupler
STEP 2: Route the DC and coax cables to the Smart Server Antenna. Add a
separate DC
extension cable if needed to reach the desired Smart Server Antenna
installation location.
Power Inserter
Coupler
DC
Cable
Coax
Ceiling
Smart Server Antenna
STEP 3: Drill a 2-inch (50 mm) diameter hole in the dropped ceiling at the desired Smart Server Antenna location.
Ceiling
NOTE: If installing on a hard ceiling, go to Step 3 in the “HARD CEILING INSTALL” section.
STEP 4: Feed the antenna coax cable up through the Dropped Ceiling Mounting
Plate and attach the Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate to the back of the Smart
Server Antenna using the three M3
Screws and a 2 mm hex wrench.
STEP 5: Thread the DC Power cable
through the Fixing Nut above the ceiling
and down through the hole. Continue by Ceiling
guiding it through the center of the
Dropped Ceiling Mounting Plate, ensuring
that the DC cable wires extend with
Antenna Coax
sufficient length for easy connection to the Cable
DC wire terminal block on the antenna.
Fixing Nut
DC Cable Wires Terminal Block
STEP 6: Depress the negative wire spring button on the antenna DC wire terminal block, insert the stripped negative wire into the slot, and release the button. Gently pull-test the wire to make sure that it is firmly connected.
STEP 7: Repeat Step 6 for the positive wire.
Negative Wire Positive Wire
(black)
(white)
Negative Wire (black)
STEP 8: Feed the antenna assembly and cabling up through the drilled ceiling
hole in Step 3, and screw the Fixing Nut onto the Dropped Ceiling Mounting
Plate threads to secure the antenna to the dropped ceiling.
STEP 9: Connect the antenna coax cable to the signal source coax cable.
HARD CEILING INSTALL
STEP 3: Place the Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate against the ceiling, oriented so
the cables will exit the antenna in the desired direction along the flat edge
of the plate. Then mark the three holes for the Drywall Anchors.
STEP 4: Drill the three holes for the supplied Drywall Anchors.
STEP 8: Feed the antenna assembly and cabling up through the drilled ceiling
hole in Step 3, and screw the Fixing Nut onto the Dropped Ceiling Mounting
Plate threads to secure the antenna to the dropped ceiling.
STEP 9: Connect the antenna coax cable to the signal source coax cable.
HARD CEILING INSTALL
STEP 3: Place the Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate against the ceiling, oriented so
the cables will exit the antenna in the desired direction along the flat edge
of the plate. Then mark the three holes for the Drywall Anchors.
STEP 4: Drill the three holes for the supplied Drywall Anchors.
Coax DC Cable Ceiling
Coax DC Cable Ceiling
Ceiling
Coax DC Cable Ceiling
Coax DC Cable Ceiling
Ceiling
STEP 5: Insert the Drywall Anchors
into the drilled holes and use the Mounting Screws to secure the Hard Ceiling
Mounting Plate to the ceiling.
STEP 6: Connect the DC cable wires to the DC wire terminal block as shown in DROPPED CEILING INSTALL Steps 6 and 7. Then place the DC cable and antenna coax cable into the groove, being careful not to pull on the RF connector.
Groove
STEP 7: Align the plastic clips on the Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate with the three holes on the antenna and snap the antenna onto the plate in the direction of the cable groove.
Plastic Clips
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cable, being careful not to pull
on the antenna coax cable
connector.
STEP 5: Insert the Drywall Anchors
into the drilled holes and use the Mounting Screws to secure the Hard Ceiling
Mounting Plate to the ceiling.
STEP 6: Connect the DC cable wires to the DC wire terminal block as shown in DROPPED CEILING INSTALL Steps 6 and 7. Then place the DC cable and antenna coax cable into the groove, being careful not to pull on the RF connector.
STEP 7: Align the plastic clips on the Hard Ceiling Mounting Plate with the three holes on the antenna and snap the antenna onto the plate in the direction of the cable groove.
Plastic Clips
STEP 8: Connect the antenna coax cable to the signal source cable, being careful not to pull on the antenna coax cable connector.
Groove
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