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Identify FDAP site locations
Connect antennas
FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor
The location of all FDAP should be determined to ensure optimum operation in a wireless
network. After the completion of network site planning and RF assessment activities, the
locations for FDAP are identified.
Locations can be mapped so that the site preparation for FDAP can be started. For more
information about prerequisites, see
Antennas play a critical role in the setup and operation of wireless mesh systems.
Depending upon the results of the site assessment and the requirements of the installed
environment, proper antenna type (omni-directional versus directional, low-gain versus
high-gains, fixed versus remote and so on) should be determined. The various types of
antennas offered with FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor enhance the wireless coverage
of the field devices in a multi-path environment. It is recommended to use the same
antenna type and gain on both antennas for optimum performance.
After the antennas are connected, the connections should be sealed to
protect them from the external environment. In environments where
ATTENTION
conductive deposits can accumulate on antenna, such deposits must be
removed to maintain optimum RF characteristics. The conduit openings
at the bottom of the FDAP2 must be sealed.
See the following image for connecting FDAP Gen3 and FDAP Gen3 Anchor antenna.
The minimum torque required to meet IP66 and IP 67 ratings is shown in
the following image.
NOTE
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"Prerequisites".
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