MST Impact NS5004 User Manual

NS50 wireless network switch
User Manual
Revision C
Chapter 3: Installation
© 2012 MST Global
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Mounting Option
Description
Picture
Mounting a Yagi
antenna or panel
antenna in a stope or
tunnel entrance.
1. The Yagi antenna or
panel antenna is attached
to the mounting pole
using U-clamps and nuts.
2. The mounting pole is
bolted to a metal bracket.
3. The metal bracket is
bolted to a mine tunnel
entrance or roof using
three M12 Dynabolts.
This mounting method
enables angling of the
antenna into a mine
tunnel or stope.
Mounting a panel
antenna on the
rockface.
The panel antenna is cable tied
the mesh.
3.3 Installation Schemes
The installation and placement of antennas and NS50 units will depend on the wireless coverage
type, rock type and tunnel topology. A few examples of installation schemes in a mine are described
and illustrated in the following sections.
3.3.1 Installation in a Straight Drive
An example of a straight drive installation scheme is shown in Figure 9: Installation scheme in a
straight drive.
 Two Yagi antennas are clamped to a mounting pole, which is chemically adhered into the mine
roof.
 The antennas are positioned in opposite directions to provide long range wireless coverage.

MST Impact NS5004 Specifications

General

Brand	MST
Model	Impact NS5004
Category	Switch
Language	English