Installation Instructions
B4BE-7-27 Bracket Mount Antenna /
LPB[E]-7-27 Panel Mount Antenna
Introduction
The B4BE-7-27 / LPB-7-27 antennas cover 2G/3G/4G and 3.6GHz 5G frequencies (698-960/1710-3800MHz).
The LPBE antennas are supplied with a wall / mast mount bracket as standard but can also be mounted on
metal panels or enclosures of suffi cient size as can the LPB-7-27 type antennas.
The B4BE-7-27 / LPB-7-27 antenna is supplied with fi tted CS29 low loss cable and the LPBE-7-27 is supplied
fi tted with RG174 coaxial cable. All three products are available with a variety of cable lengths and co-axial
connectors.
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Mounting requirements and selecting location
B.
Bracket Mounting for B4BE-7-27:
Select a suitable mounting location for the antenna on the desired
surface. The orientation of the antenna should be vertical with the cable exiting downwards. When selecting
a mounting location care should be taken to ensure that at least 300mm (12”) of separation is maintained
between the antenna and nearby metal objects and surfaces. When mounting the antenna to a metal housing,
device enclosure or mast care should be taken to ensure that the antenna housing is elevated above the metal
surface to which it is mounted. Ensure that the selected location will enable the coaxial cable to be easily
routed to the equipment. If mounting the antenna using screws it is important to check for adequate under
panel clearance.It is important for RF performance that the antenna is only bracket mounted using the supplied
bracket. Mounting the antenna utilising a different bracket may adversely affect performance.
Panel Mounting LPBE-7-27 / LPB-7-27:
The antenna must be fi tted to a conductive ground plane of ade-
quate size. It will fi t panels of between 1-12mm thick (0.04-0.47”) The recommended minimum diameter of the
surface is 200mm (8”). Select a mounting location taking care to ensure that there is at least 300mm (12”)
of clearance from proximate metal objects. Ensure that there is adequate clearance under the mounting panel
and measure to check for central positioning if necessary.
Antenna Mounting
C.
Bracket Mounting for B4BE-7-27:
Check that you have the required mounting hardware and equipment
available. The antenna can be bracket mounted via the supplied fi xing holes (suitable for machine screws
or self-tapping screws) or mast mounted using a suitable jubilee or worm drive hose clip. If drilling holes to
mount the antenna the bracket can be used as a drilling template. When ready mount the antenna securely to
the bracket using the supplied nut and washer. It is not necessary to remove the backing from the supplied
adhesive pad but the pad can be utilised if a more permanent fi tment to the bracket is desired. If utilising the
adhesive pad, ensure that the top surface of the bracket is clean and dry, remove the backing from the adhe-
sive pad and stick the antenna to the bracket applying fi rm pressure.
Panel Mounting LPBE-7-27 / LPB-7-27:
Mask the panel area around the hole position to protect the sur-
face / paintwork. Drill a pilot hole, then increase the hole size to 12mm (1/2”) for the LPBE or 14mm (0.55”)
for the LPB, ensuring that the drill / cutter bit does not hit any objects under the panel. Clean the area around
the hole carefully removing all swarf. Remove any paint and primer from underneath the panel surface to
ensure adequate electrical contact using washer and nut.
Remove the nut and washer and then the adhesive pad backing from the underside of the antenna and feed
the coaxial cable through the panel. Position the antenna over the mounting hole and stick it to the panel
applying fi rm pressure. Assemble the nut and washer from under the panel and tighten fully.
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