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SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 1 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 MA120.A.QP.001 Specification Part No. MA120.A.QP.001 Product Name Hercules Hercules GENII Screw mount 2in1 450MHz and 868MHz (Separate cable and connectors) Feature Screw-Mount (Permanent Mount) For smart meters and mesh networks 450MHz and 868MHz Combo Antenna Peak Gain 3dBi for 450MHz Band 1dBi for 868MHz Band Cable and Connector 1M RG-316 SMA (M) Height 29mm * Diameter 49mm Waterproof IP67 & IP69K Rated RoHS Compliant Hercules MA120.A.QP.001 on ground-plane
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 2 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 The MA120 antenna is a high performance 450MHz and 868MHz combination thread mount antenna for external use with smart meters, gateways, mesh networks, vehicles and outdoor and indoor assets. It is designed for heavy duty work with extra thick threads. The UV resistant polycarbonate housing is resistant to vandalism and direct attack. At only 29mm high and a diameter of 49mm this unique antenna is the lowest profile and smallest worldwide. The antenna has been tested in free space and on varying sizes of ground-planes, showing good frequency stability, allowing its use in many different mounting environments. The IP67 and IP69K rated housing makes it waterproof against short immersion in water, and also against high pressure water jets used in industrial cleaning. A closed cell foam on base prevents water leaking into mounting hole, while also providing a secure seal to a contoured surface. The standard cable and connector is 1 meter RG316. High quality FEP (Teflon) jacket is used for the cable. This makes the cable very flexible and able to operate in high temperature environments, corrosion resistant. Note this antenna is designed for short range communication in the range of meters to hundreds of meters. For cable lengths longer than 2 meters or where very long communication ranges are desired, apart from needing a higher transmit power from the transmitter, it is recommended to go with much larger high gain stand-alone whip or fiberglass Omni type antennas, to counteract losses in the cables. 1. Introduction
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 3 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 Electrical ISM450 ISM868 Frequency 450 868 MHz Return Loss (min.) 10 10 dB Peak Gain 3.91 1.11 dBi Average Gain -3.27 -4.52 dBi Impedance 50Ω Polarization Linear Radiation Properties Omni-Directional Max Input Power 5W Mechanical Dimensions (mm) Height=29mm x Diameter=49mm Cable 1M RG316 coax - Fully Customizable Casing PC Housing Base and Thread Nickel plated steel Weather proof gasket CR4305 foam with 3M9448HK double-side adhesive Connector SMA Male - Fully Customizable Thread Diameter 18 mm Sealant Rubber Stopper Environmental Ratings Protection IP67 & IP69K Corrosion 5% NACI for 96hrs - Nickel plated steel base and thread Temperature Range 40ºC to +85ºC Thermal Shock 100 cycles -40°C to +85°C Humidity Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH Shock (Drop Test) 1m drop on concrete 6 axes Cable Pull 8Kgf 2. Specification * Results from mounting on 50cm*50cm ground plane
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 4 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 3. Antenna Characteristics
3.1 Return Loss
-10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 (MHz) 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 (MHz) 450MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground (dB)(dB) 868MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 5 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 3. Antenna Characteristics
3.2 Efficiency
430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 (MHz) 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 (MHz) 450MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground (%)(%) 868MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 6 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 3. Antenna Characteristics
3.3 Peak Gain
-10 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 (MHz) 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 (MHz) (dBi)(dBi) 450MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground 868MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 7 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 3. Antenna Characteristics
3.4 Average Gain
-10 -12 -14 -16 -18 -20 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 (MHz) (dBi) 450MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground -10 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 (MHz) (dBi) 868MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 8 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 4. Antenna Radiation Patterns
4.1 Antenna Setup
The antenna radiation pattern measured setup as shown below. Y XZ
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 9 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111
4.2 Antenna Radiation Patterns
X Y X Y 450MHz 868MHz
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 10 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 Z X Z X 450MHz 868MHz
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 11 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 Z Y Z Y 450MHz 868MHz
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 12 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 5. Drawing Name Material Finish QTY
1 Hercules Housing Not Squared Structure PC PC Black 1
2 Closed Cell Foam CR 4305 Black 1
3 3M Double Adhesive 3M 9448 WC White Liner 1
4 M18 Inner Nut Steel Carbon Ni Plated 1
5 Outer Nut Cover ABS Black 1
6 M18x2.5 Thread 14.6L Zinc Alloy Ni Plated 1
7 Heat Shrink Tube PE Black 2
8 450 MHz Label Coated Paper Yellow 1 9 868 MHz Label Coated Paper Brown 1
10 Rubber Stopper Silicon Rubber Black 1
VV Connector Type SMA(M) ST Gold 2 YY Cable Type RG316 Brown 2
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 13 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 6. Packaging MA120 Small PE Bag Box 1pcs antenna per small PE bag 40 small PE bags per box
SPE-14-8-010/B/WY | page 14 of 14 MA.120.A.Q108111.P108111 Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright © Taoglas Ltd. 7. Application Note Taoglas provides this antenna return loss results with different ground conditions. Detail, please observe below. -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 -35 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 (MHz) 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 (MHz) 450MHz Ant_Free Space 868MHz Ant_Free Space 450MHz Ant_30cm Square Ground 868MHz Ant_30cm Square Ground 450MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground 868MHz Ant_50cm Square Ground 450MHz Ant_1m Square Ground 868MHz Ant_1m Square Ground (dB)(dB)