ZCG SG2400-8 WiFi 2.4 GHz High Gain Vehicle Spring Mount Antenna Installation Guide
- June 3, 2024
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ZCG SG2400-8 WiFi 2.4 GHz High Gain Vehicle Spring Mount Antenna
ANTENNA DESCRIPTION
The SG2400-8 Omni-directional 2.4-2.5GHz Industrial, Scientific, and Medical, WiFi/WLAN parallel spring base is collinear. With 8dBi gain, the antenna will deliver consistent and dependable results with maximum efficiency, particularly where signal strength is marginal. The light-duty parallel stainless steel spring and fiberglass radome stand 550mm tall. A range of brackets is available to suit various mounting positions. 5 meters of MIL-SPEC RG58 low-loss stranded cable bottom exits through the spring base. A reverse gender SMA male crimp connector is fitted. The fibreglass radome is a standard finish of white, black radome is available on request. A detailed specification sheet is available to download from www.zcg.com.au
TUNING
The antenna has been tuned in the factory to cover the 2.4-2.5GHz frequency range at 1.6:1 VSWR. This tuning cannot be altered
SELECTING THE MOUNTING POSITION
No metal ground plane is necessary for the antenna to operate effectively.
Typical mounting positions for this antenna are to your vehicle bull bar or
guard, the boot of a sedan or truck mirror using the appropriate bracket with
a 16 mm diameter hole minimum. The antenna can also be mounted in locations
other than on a vehicle. To achieve best performance from your antenna, these
are the important principles you should consider when
selecting the mounting point :
- Mount the antenna in as high a place as possible.
- Mount the antenna as far away from other antennas and metallic objects as possible to avoid interference and distortion of the 360O omnidirectional pattern. At least 350mm side clearance is desireable, preferably more.
- Mount the antenna properly vertical, not at an angle.
INSTALLATION TOOLS REQUIRED
- 16mm drill bit for mounting hole of spring base (if required)
- 22mm spanner for base securing
- Cable ties for securing coaxial cable route
- Small cutters for cable tie excess removal
- Amalgamation tape and PVC tape for connector sealing
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Remove the nut and washer from the threaded base and slip them off over the
cable. Pass the cable through the hole of your mounting bracket or mounting
hole. Next thread the washer and then the nut back up the cable and onto the
threaded base. From underneath, tighten the nut to secure the antenna firmly
to the bracket.
IMPORTANT: Leave some slack in the cable at the point where the cable
exits through the spring base. This will allow the antenna to flex in the
usual manner during travel.
Route the MIL-SPEC RG58 low-loss stranded cable carefully. Avoid high-heat areas or electrical interference areas. Ensure that the cable is not stretched excessively and there are no sharp kinks. Use cable ties, but do not pull so tight as to crush the cable. A damaged feeder cable is a cause of high VSWR and reduced performance. Connect the connector to your device. The maximum input power is 30 Watts.
Installation is now complete
The cable may be cut shorter if desired. However, a new connector will then need to be fitted using the proper tools. If the Reverse gender SMA male connector fitted to the cable does not suit your installation, then any other connector which is suitable for the RG58 cable can be fitted. Otherwise, a suitable adaptor or a patch lead can be supplied by ZCG.
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PO Box 7, Lindenow, Victoria, Australia, 3865
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P: +61 3 5157 1203
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F: +61 3 5157 1641
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Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
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