ProSoft Technology RLX2-IHNF-WC - Manual (Page 57)

RLX2 Industrial Hotspot Series
ProSoft Technology, Inc. Page 57 of 212
June 15, 2015
Connecting Antennas
Each radio must have an antenna connected to the Main antenna port on the RLX2
radio; without an antenna for each radio, the network will not function if the radios are
more than a few meters apart. You should always connect the number of antennas on
Port A, PortA-PortC, or PortA-PortB-PortC, as indicated in the #antennas control. The
network will not function without all antennas installed.
All antennas for radios that communicate directly with each other should be mounted
so they have the same antenna polarity. Antennas with N-jack connectors cab be
mounted directly to the radio using an N-plug to N-plug adapter. Screw the antenna
onto the antenna port connector until it is snug.
For remote placement of antennas, an extension cable with N-plugs can be used.
Because the antenna cable attenuates the RF signal, use an antenna cable length that is
no longer than necessary to ensure optimum performance
Important: If the radio is to be used in a hazardous location, the radio must be mounted in an
enclosure approved for hazardous locations. The radio requires a separate cable connection to the
SMA connector that leads to an internal antenna.
Test the Network Installation Plan
Test proposed installations before finalizing the installation.
After the network and radios are configured:
 Install the Master radio in its proposed permanent location
 Cable the Configuration PC to the Master radio
 Place the Remote radios in their proposed locations
 Temporarily place each radio's antenna near its proposed mounting location. The
temporary placement of the antenna can be by hand. However, one person must
hold the antenna while the other person monitors the Remote radio's signal
strength displayed on the Configuration PC.
To improve the signal quality of each Remote radio:
 Increase the height of the antenna's placement
 Use higher-gain antennas