MST Impact NS5004 User Manual

NS50 wireless network switch
User Manual
Revision C
Chapter 2: Network System Design
© 2012 MST Global
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Figure 5: Angling antennas
Tip 2: Obstructions
Antennas should be mounted to avoid signal obstruction from rock, vehicles, equipment and
machinery as shown in Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions.
Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions Tip 3: RF Field Overlap
Multiple antennas should be mounted to avoid crossing signal paths as shown in Figure 7: Antenna
directivity.
Figure 7: Antenna directivity
The positioning of the antennas is crucial when AeroScout tags are used for asset tracking and
location services. AeroScout tags will not be read when there are antenna standing wave nulls.
Antennas need to be positioned to have best reception of tag messages. For Antenna mounting
options, see Antenna Mounting Options on page 15.

MST Impact NS5004 Specifications

General

Brand	MST
Model	Impact NS5004
Category	Switch
Language	English