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Marine LTE & 5G ConnectivityMaking Out At Sea
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Choosing the right antenna
Importance of antenna patterns & beamwidth
Antenna installation / separation tips
Antenna overview
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Mobility & Transportation Wireless BroadbandInternet of Things Smart Cities
Industrial Automation Private & Business Security & Remote Monitoring
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~1Mb/s
~1Mb/s
~1Mb/s
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Initial considerations for choosing the applicable antenna:
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5G 5G 5G
Expected common 5G migration & “spectrum re-farming” bands
Typical 4G / LTE
GSM
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3500 MHz1800 / 2100 MHz700 / 850 / 900 MHz
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Wide Frequency Band
High
High
High
Medium
Linear Wideband Omni
Thicker Antenna Diameter
Medium to Wide Frequency Band
High
Low Profile Antenna
Low height, flat antenna
High
Medium
High
Narrow Frequency Band
Low
Low
Low
Simple ‘cheap’ wire Omni
“Thin” rubber or wire antenna
Medium(Elevation Pattern Breakup)
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Type
Visually
Bandwidth
Ruggedness & vandal proof
Future Proof
One product for manytechnologies & bands
Performance(Pattern, Gain, Etc.)
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Type
Visually
Bandwidth
Reliability
Future Proof
One product for manytechnologies & bands
MIMO
Performance(Pattern, Gain, Etc.)
Widest Frequency Band
High
Requires Additional Antenna
High
High
High
Log Periodic Dipole Array (aka LPDA)
Array of elements with different lengths
Narrow Frequency Band
Low
Medium to High
High
Low
Requires Additional Antenna
Yagi-Uda (aka Yagi)
Driven element with reflector & radiators
Frequency Band depends on design
Integrated 2x2, 4x4, etc.
Medium to High
Panel
Rectangular, flat & unobtrusive
Medium to High
High
High
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WindDesigned to withstand160Km
wind speeds and MORE
SunUV protection so enclosure
does not become brittle
Rain, Ice & SnowOperation & survival in
extreme weather
QualityHigh quality design, materials
and manufacturing
Rust & CorrosionDesigned for salt water spray
(OMNI-291 is salt-water protected)
Extreme ConditionsProperties invisible to customers but cause failures much later. Need to use reputable manufacturer!
Why are antenna patterns & beamwidth so important?
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Azimuth (Top view) Elevation (Side view)
Example: Low Gain OMNI
Example: High Gain OMNI
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HIGH PERFORMANCE ANTENNAS(Real Examples: Power radiated in desired direction)
POOR PERFORMANCE ANTENNA(Hypothetical Examples)
Low
Gai
n O
mni
Ant
enna
Low Frequency High Frequency
‘Dead spots’on antenna radiation pattern severely impacts performance
Most of the antenna gain is lost, away from the target direction
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• A ship rolls to 10° on moderate seas, either way, sometime more (vessel and sea conditions) • Antenna Gain of 9 dBi => 12° Antenna elevation beam-width => allows for +6° roll and -6° roll
either way.
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• Too high gain = overshooting the target base stations on shore• Too low gain = inefficiency
• Antenna gain of 4 to 7 dBi => 20° to 40° elevation beam-width => allows for 10° to 20° roll either way.
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Example of lower antenna gain requirements
How far apart should the antennas be separated?
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Antenna Spacing =Max of all
three
Antenna Isolation
Antenna Diversity
MIMO Decorrelation
1.
2.
3.
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Diversity: Vertical Separation works better when majority reflections come from below
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Indirect (reflected)
wave
Direct wave
Diversity: Horizontal Separation works better when majority reflections come from sides
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Horizontal Spacing (MINIMUM Distances), more = better
• 10dB Isolation between ports (3GPP TS 36.101)
• Isolation (dB) = 2 x (coax loss - antenna gain) + FSL
• Assumption: 2dB Coax Loss
Transmit Receive
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• A good antenna has a vertical (upwards) gain of -20 to -40dB
• Effectively allowing very close installation
• Assume 0.5m spacing (min)
Transmit
Receive
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• Diversity improves the probability of receiving a better signal level (fading)
• MIMO improves the throughput when MIMO signals are decorrelated
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E.g. 110mm
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2x2 LTE Modem # 1
2x2 LTE Modem # 2
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2x2 LTE Modem # 1
2x2 LTE Modem # 2
Remote (rural) & Marine AntennasOverview
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Vibration & salt spray protected (MIL-STD 810F/ASTM B117)
IP68 (submersible) – foam filled
UV & Chemical protected
IK 8 & 10 impact resistance
Pole Mount L-bracket (Ø30-50mm) included in some models
SAN Marine ASA plastic enclosure
1” (14 TPI) Marine Adapter included
316 Stainless Steel screws, mounting plate & marine accessories
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OMNI-291 (LTE / 5G Ready)
OMNI-402 (2x2 MIMO LTE / 5G Ready)
OMNI-400 (LTE)
OMNI-403 (LTE)
OMNI-404 (LTE / 5G Ready)
OMNI-496 (Wi-Fi)
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• Variations of the following:• 4x4 MIMO LTE: 410MHz – 3800MHz• 2x2 MIMO Dualband WiFi: 2.4GHz &
5GHz• GPS/GLONASS
• Mounting Options:• Removable Spigot (30mm & 80mm
lengths)• 6x M4 direct/flush mountable• Removable Magnet Mounts (Optional)• Thicker Foam base (5mm)
• Foam filled (IP68 rating)
4x4 MIMO
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• Easy installation; Multi-Mounting options: Magnetic, spigot, screw, double sided tape & wall/pole bracket (included)
• Small & Low-Profile (Ø 102mm x h 38mm)
• Waterproof & Dustproof (complies with IP68)
• Highly Ruggedized (complies with IK08)
• Fire Resistant (complies with ECE-R 118.02)
2x2 MIMO
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• BRKT-37: Flat Mount Marine Bracket• Antenna mounting Ø: Standard 1” x 14 TPI (threads per inch)
• Material: 316 Grade Stainless steel
• BRKT-38: Ratchet Rail Mount Marine Bracket• Antenna mounting Ø: Standard 1” x 14 TPI (threads per inch)• Material: 316 Grade Stainless steel• Mounting pipe Ø: 7/8” to 1”
• BRKT-39: Adjustable Marine Mount Bracket• Antenna mounting Ø: Standard 1” x 14 TPI (threads per inch)
• Material: 316 Grade Stainless steel
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