Connecting/disconnecting the antenna
The cable supplies power and exchanges data.
Handle with care: The antenna contains electrical components.
The cable must
- be a CAT5e or higher,
- have ruggedized plugs and
- not extend 100 m (3937").
We recommend using a antenna cable cat 5e (see Accessories for the DAD).
To connect the antenna to the Base Station:
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Observe the information: Information on antenna setup.
The antenna must be connected directly to the Base Station, with no switch in between.
- Plug on side of the cable into the antenna.
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Make sure to use the correct hole!
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Plug the other side of the cable into one antenna port (A, B, C or D) at the rear site of the Base Station.
The LED flashes green to connect to the Base Station.The LED is green, when the antenna is connected to the Base Station and and one or both RF channels are active.
Or the LED is yellow, when the antenna is connected to the Base Station and the radio signal is muted.
Or the LED is flashing green and red, when the firmware is updating automatically.
If the Base Station is in standby, the DAD is off. -
You can connect up to four antennas to one Base Station.
The Base Station has two independend RF channels. Both variants of the antenna (UHF and 1G4) can be connected to the Base Station at the same time.
To disconnect the antenna from the Base Station:
- Hold the push button down.
- Unplug the cable from the Base Station.
To disconnect the cable from the antenna:
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Hold the snap-in nose down.
- Unplug the cable from the antenna.