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VC5090-2.4/5.0GHz External Antenna Kit for Motorola® Mobile Computer
Antenna: Frequency Gain
2.4-2.5 / 4.9-5.9 GHz 4.5 dBi / 5.5 dBi
VSWR
2.0:1
Mount
3/4” NMO HF (High Frequency)
Height
2.5”
Operating Temperature WLAN
-40 to +85 C 802.11 A/B/G/N
Magnetic Mount: Mount Diameter
3-1/4” Round
Pull Strength
80 Pounds
Cable Type
RG58A/U
Cable Length Connector
12’ Reverse Polarity SMA-Male
See reverse side for installation instructions. www.arcadianinc.com - 1-888-925-5967 - 1-973-890-2324 - [email protected]
Installing your external VC5090-2.4/5.0GHZ antenna kit with your computer
An external antenna should be used when placement of the computer in/on a vehicle prohibits or limits reception. For example, when the computer is installed on a forklift, or in a yard truck or crane. To install an external antenna temporarily: 1. Lift the antenna connector cap on top of the VC5090 vehicle computer. 2. Screw the cable connector onto the antenna connector. Connector type is Reverse Polarity SMA. 3. Torque to 5 ± 0.5 kgf/cm (4.3 ± 0.4 in-lbs). 4. Screw the antenna to the magnetic antenna base. 5. Mount the magnetic base with antenna installed on the top of the roll cage/roof of the vehicle as close to the center as possible to maximize reception. 6. Tap the Windows Icon, > Settings > Control Panel > VC5090 System Management icon. The System Management window displays.2 - 32 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 7. Tap the RF Settings tab. 8. Tap the External Antenna radio button & enable the Comm LED 9. Tap OK. NOTE When using the above settings, the primary internal WLAN antennas are only TEMPORARILY disabled. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Installing an external VC5090-2.4/5.0GHZ antenna kit using Registry Settings
***This will make the settings “persistent” *** Key Name: *HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SystemManagement\Antenna Selection+ Name: SelectedAntenna Data Type: dword Description: Selects internal or external antenna. Default Value: 00000000: Internal antenna. Options: 00000000: Internal antenna. 00000001: External antenna. Choose the option for the External antenna and save. (Revised January 2013-Arcadian Inc.)
Antenna: Frequency Gain
2.4-2.5 / 4.9-5.9 GHz 4.5 dBi / 5.5 dBi
VSWR
2.0:1
Mount
3/4” NMO HF (High Frequency)
Height
2.5”
Operating Temperature WLAN
-40 to +85 C 802.11 A/B/G/N
Magnetic Mount: Mount Diameter
3-1/4” Round
Pull Strength
80 Pounds
Cable Type
RG58A/U
Cable Length Connector
12’ Reverse Polarity SMA-Male
See reverse side for installation instructions. www.arcadianinc.com - 1-888-925-5967 - 1-973-890-2324 - [email protected]
Installing your external VC5090-2.4/5.0GHZ antenna kit with your computer
An external antenna should be used when placement of the computer in/on a vehicle prohibits or limits reception. For example, when the computer is installed on a forklift, or in a yard truck or crane. To install an external antenna temporarily: 1. Lift the antenna connector cap on top of the VC5090 vehicle computer. 2. Screw the cable connector onto the antenna connector. Connector type is Reverse Polarity SMA. 3. Torque to 5 ± 0.5 kgf/cm (4.3 ± 0.4 in-lbs). 4. Screw the antenna to the magnetic antenna base. 5. Mount the magnetic base with antenna installed on the top of the roll cage/roof of the vehicle as close to the center as possible to maximize reception. 6. Tap the Windows Icon, > Settings > Control Panel > VC5090 System Management icon. The System Management window displays.2 - 32 VC5090 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide 7. Tap the RF Settings tab. 8. Tap the External Antenna radio button & enable the Comm LED 9. Tap OK. NOTE When using the above settings, the primary internal WLAN antennas are only TEMPORARILY disabled. _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Installing an external VC5090-2.4/5.0GHZ antenna kit using Registry Settings
***This will make the settings “persistent” *** Key Name: *HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\SystemManagement\Antenna Selection+ Name: SelectedAntenna Data Type: dword Description: Selects internal or external antenna. Default Value: 00000000: Internal antenna. Options: 00000000: Internal antenna. 00000001: External antenna. Choose the option for the External antenna and save. (Revised January 2013-Arcadian Inc.)
