ProSoft Technology ICX30-HWC - Manual (Page 37)

ICX30-HWC ♦ Industrial Cellular Gateway Hardware Installation
3G Cellular (M2M) User Manual
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 37 of 64
June 22, 2015
3 Hardware Installation
In This Chapter
 Antenna Installation ............................................................................... 37
 Connecting the Radio to a Network Device ........................................... 38
 LED Indicators ....................................................................................... 42
The ICX30-HWC should be mounted in a position that allows easy access for the
cables so they are not bent, constricted, in close proximity to high amperage, or
exposed to extreme temperatures. The LEDs on the front panel should be visible
for ease of operational verification. You should ensure that there is adequate
airflow around the device but kept free from direct exposure to the elements,
such as sun, rain, dust, and so on.
Caution: The ICX30-HWC is in a hardened case, and designed for use in industrial and extreme
environments. However, unless you are using cables expressly designed for such environments,
they can fail if exposed to the same conditions the ICX30-HWC can withstand.
3.1 Antenna Installation
Antennas selected should not exceed a maximum gain of 5 dBi under standard
installation configuration. In more complex installations (such as those requiring
long lengths of cable, and/or multiple connections), it is imperative that the
installer follow maximum dBi gain guidelines in accordance with the radio
communications regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC),
Industry Canada, or your country's regulatory body (if used outside the US).
Your ICX30-HWC will work with most quad-band GSM cellular antennas with a
SMA connector. Connect the primary antenna or primary RF cable directly to the
'ANT A' antenna connector on the front of the ICX30-HWC.
A secondary antenna port labeled 'ANT B' is provided to attach an additional
antenna. Use of a secondary antenna is not required, but will often increase
cellular reliability and throughput performance.
This device is not intended for use within close proximity of the human body.
Antenna installation should have at least 20 cm separation from the operator.
Tip: When using a cable to an antenna placed away from the modem, minimize the length of your
cable. All gain from a more advantageous antenna placement can be lost with a long cable to the
modem.