Installation Instructions
LPA[P]-7-42 Series
SW3-1029 - v1
1. Introduction
The LPA[P]-7-42 antenna series is a range of low pro
fi
le, high performance SiSo IOT antennas covering 698-960/1427-4200MHz. Designed for situations
where a highly e
ffi
cient antenna is needed the LPA[P]-7-42 can be installed on conductive or non-conductive surfaces.
The LPA-7-42 version can be wall or panel mounted via an adhesive pad and/or mounting screws or mast mounted using the supplied cable ties. The
LPAP-7-42 version is designed for panel mounting using the mounting bush on the base plate.
Both versions of the antenna are supplied with integral
fl
ame retardant RG174 cable (compliant to UN ECE R118), and are suitable for many installation
environments.
2. Mounting requirements and selecting location
The antenna can be mounted in a horizontal or vertical orientation. If the LPA-7-42 version is mounted vertically, the antenna cable exit should be orien-
tated facing downwards.
If utilising the adhesive pad it is recommended that the installation is carried out when the temperature is higher than 50°F (10°C) - the ideal temperature for
the pad bonding is in the range of 70°F (21°C) to 100°F (37°C).
For the panel mount version, or if using the mounting screw positions, ensure that there is adequate under panel clearance and that there are no objects
or obstructions under the panel where you need to drill. Measure to check for central position if applicable.
For optimal performance the antenna should, if possible, be mounted at least 300mm (1ft) away from other conductive objects on the mounting panel.
3. Panel mounting (LPAP-7-42 variant)
The LPAP-7-42 version can mount to panels 1-15mm (0.03-0.59”) thick via a
12mm (1/2”) mounting hole (Fig 1.) and to panels 15-25mm (0.69-1”) thick
via an 18mm (3/4”) hole (Fig 2.).
Mask panel area around hole position to protect the surface. Drill a pilot hole,
and then increase to 12mm (1/2”) or 18mm (3/4”), ensuring that drill/ cutter
bit does not contact any objects under the panel. Clean area around the
hole, carefully removing any swarf.
If also using the mounting screw positions then drill two additional pilot holes
to suit No.8 (4.2mm) screws. The antenna can be used as a drilling template.
Remove protective backing from underside of antenna and feed coaxial
cable through panel. Position the antenna over the hole and stick to panel
by applying
fi
rm downward pressure. Assemble top hat nut from underside in
correct orientation for mounting hole size and tighten.
If also using the mounting screw positions then make sure to position the
supplied sealing washers in the screw mount recesses before tightening the
screws. Do not over-tighten the screws as this may damage the antenna
housing.
Fig 1. Panel mounting to 1-15mm panel
Fig 2. Panel mounting to 15-25mm panel
