rev: 1.0 july 20 , 2015 page | 1 wpant40001 flexible cellular antenna for smart m eters (ami) wpant40001 -sc 1 8 ?? micro co - ax with ipx mhf connector note: different cable and connector style requests can be accommodated . application this antenna is tuned to perform the best when wra pped around an energy meter. it s ptcrb focused high performance design is specifically tailored to sustain high noise environments that exist in a typical energy meter . we can assist your engineers to optimize mounting positions for these antennas in your specific application and can further help trouble shoot system integration issues such as trp/tis and fcc requirements. electrical properties operating frequency 824 ? 960 mhz 1850 ? 1990 mhz approximate antenna impedance [ ? ] 50? 50? vswr ( typical )* < 2.5:1 < 2.5:1 peak gain [dbi] (typical)* 2.5 dbi 3.5 dbi efficiency [%] (typical)* 65 % 60 % polarization linear linear pattern near omni - directional near omni - directional * note : the above mentioned relevant performance metrics are recorded with the antenna wrapped around (installed) the meter?s surfa ce, inside the upper plastic cap/drum. mechanical / environmental properties antenna dimensions 6.7?? x 1.2?? x 0.01? (170mm x 29.5mm x 0.25mm) antenna color black tape 0.64mm thick standard 3m double stick operating / storage temperature -40 o c to +90 o c uv tolerance 100% uv resistant environmental meets standards for ul 94v -0 hazardous materials rohs compliant
rev: 1.0 july 20 , 2015 page | 2 pictures ( antenna by itself and as installed on a typical electric utility meter)
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rev: 1.0 july 20 , 2015 page | 4 3d radiation pattern of the antenna ? as installed on the meter note: the 3d gain pattern and efficiency shown above is as measured with the antenna mounted on a particular ge meter at 3?o clock position. 850mhz (eff. 62%) 1920mhz (eff. 60%)
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