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Tempest 2400 Wireless Intercom System
Antenna Location
Proper antenna location is essential for the best system
performance and maximum range. Antenna positioning is
important with all RF systems and in all applications.
Locate the Tempest base station antennas as high as possible
for your application to maximize line-of-sight RF operation.
Positioning the antennas higher than head level is the minimum
acceptable height for most applications. Maintaining line of
sight between the base station antennas and the beltstation(s)
is ideal.
If possible, locate the two antennas at least 10 feet apart from
each other, but not more than 50 feet apart from each other, to
add spatial diversity.
Arrange the two antennas in different physical orientations, to
add polarization diversity. Positioning the antennas in a “V”
formation at an angle of between 45 and 90 degrees to each
other is recommended.
When using multiple base stations, keep as much space
between the antenna pairs as possible, but at least twenty-four
inches is recommended. Increase the distance between
antennas to improve performance.
When rack mounting the Tempest base station or when it is stacked with other equipment always remote
mount antennas or use the Tempest Remote Transceiver to assure maximum operational range.
If possible, locate the antennas away from any metal obstructions and away from walls or other significant
structures, by at least 24 inches.
When using omni-directional (Whip) antennas always locate the antennas as close to the center of the
coverage area as possible. Omni-directional antennas have a circular pattern and radiate RF energy
equally in all directions at approximately a 90° angle to the element of the antenna.
Always make sure that both base station antennas are connected securely. Proper antenna connection
and location of both antennas at all times is necessary for satisfactory system performance and maximum
operational range.
Other antenna options are available including directional and higher gain antennas. Please contact your
dealer for more information on optional antennas. Only use approved antennas. Unauthorized antennas
may be illegal.
Using more than one base station permits an increase in the number of wireless beltstations within an
area, or by utilizing the iSelect roaming feature, allows increasing the area covered and even allows for
the creation of separate but adjacent or overlapping coverage areas. The number of base stations that
can be utilized in a system is limited by RF competition between systems and several other RF
conditions. Judicious placement of antennas can help facilitate a large number of wireless beltstation
users on a single system.
Wired Intercom
Connection
This illustration has compressed antenna
spacing due to print limitations. Antenna
pairs should be at least 24 inches apart.
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