Poynting HELI-5 Tunnel Antenna

Description

Poynting HELI-5 Tunnel Antenna

The HELI-5 is a high gain, directional antenna for LTE applications, which complements our MinePoynt mine and tunnel antennas. The combination of MinePoynt beam antennas for long distance thru–tunnel links with this directional antenna, exploits Poynting’s fifteen years’ experience in designing and manufacturing antennas for underground mining communication and data networks.

This antenna is also suitable for oil/gas chemical environments where IS equipment is required. In tests the data rate and range achieved with this antenna was greater than those obtained when using linear polarized panel antennas of the same gain. The hardy construction of the antenna makes it ideal for a mining environment.

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Antenna Applications:

• Supplementing fiber/cable network “Hotspots” to enhance mobility or extend networks to inaccessible areas such as mines and tunnels
• Creation of complete underground in-tunnel wide data networks and internet/LTE connectivity
• Seamless connection to personnel using cellular phones, smart devices, and tablets
• Underground telemetry

Antenna Features:

• Circular Polarized HELI antenna provides enhanced signal propagation and connection stability within a tunnel
• Covers LTE frequency band 10 from 1710 – 2170 MHz
• Left Hand Circular (LHC) polarized
• Uni-directional – radiates in one direction in a tunnel
• Ruggedized & water ingress protected
• Ideal for Mining & Tunnel M2M and IoT deployments

Environmental Specifications:

• Wind Survival: ≤120 km/h
• Temperature Range (Operating): -40°C to +70°C
• Environmental Conditions: Outdoor/Indoor
• Water ingress protection ratio/standard: IP 65
• Salt Spray: MIL-STD 810F/ASTM B117
• Operating Relative Humidity: Up to 98%
• Storage Humidity: 5% to 95% – non-condensing
• Storage Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
• Enclosure Flammability Rating: UL 94-HB
• Impact resistance: IK 08
• Product Safety & Environmental: Complies with CE and RoHS standards

What’s in the Box?

• HELI-5-V1-01 Antenna
• 65mm U-bolt for Pole Mount Option