Tag: 915 MHz

868 915 MHz High Gain Omni-directional antenna now shipping

Written by EAD Admin on 9th July 2020. Posted in News.

The WMO86916 868 915 MHz High Gain outdoor omni-directional antenna is now in stock and shipping. Offering 5.8 dBi gain at both 868 and 915 MHz frequencies, this antenna is compact and robust. Supplied with 5M white low loss cable as standard, the WMO86916 antenna is fitted with a L-bracke for wall-mounting.

Ideal for LoRa, Sigfox and LPWAN deployments, this antenna is suitable for terminals located in areas of weaker signal and on the fringes of the network.

For small volumes, European customers can purchase this antenna from the Connex webshop.

For smaller, more compact antennas, please check out the DMO8684 and the WCO-868-WMB.

LoRa LPWAN IoT Antennas four hot products

Written by EAD Admin on 18th February 2020. Posted in News.

LoRa LPWAN IoT Antennas are a hot topic right now and building out a reliable network based on 868 MHz or 915 MHz requires the deployment of quality antennas and accessories. Here we look at four robust antenna types to facilitate consistent and dependable installation.

High gain outdoor omni-directional antenna

On the edges of the network where signal strength cannot always be depended on, a quality outdoor antenna is often a go to solution. Common requirements for such antennna are be robust with the antenna and bracket built from quality components, offer high gain (5 dBi+) to provide a stable signal, be compact enough to be discreet and offer flexible mounting options. Combining these factors will deliver consistent performance whatever the climate conditions. A fine example of such an antenna is the WMO86916.

Wall-mount omni-directional antenna

Some external LoRA LPWAN IoT antennas are required because the antenna cannot, for one reason or another, be mounted directly onto the radio. For reasons of signal coverage, location of radio/terminal below ground or in a shielded area, willful damage or simply practicality, wall-mounted omni-directional antennas are often used. For most applications they need to be compact, discreet and cost-effective while offering robust RF performance. They also need to be easy to install in order to keep installation costs/time to minimum. Two excellent choices of such antennas are the Wall-Blade and the WCO-868-WMB. Both are very compact, easy to install and offer accomplished RF performance.

Low profile permanent mount puck antenna

Antennas are often required to mount directly onto a terminal or enclosure. Mostly permanently mounted by a threaded boss through which the cable is fed, they offer a secure and effective way to facilitate 868 MHz and 915 MHz communications. Such antennas need to be very compact with a durable radome, be of a material to withstand inclement weather, possess a durable mounting stud and offer reliable RF performance. Many of the small pucks, smaller means that they less likely to draw attention to themselves, are groundplane dependent i.e. they have to be mounted onto a metal surface. One such antenna is the Button 868 915 MHz antenna. This antenna is compact as it gets without compromising on RF performance.

Terminal/Radio-mounted dipole antenna

In cases where the antenna does not need to be mounted away from the radio or terminal, a dipole antenna can offer reliable RF performance when directly connected via a coaxial connector. This type of antenna is not the smallest, you can find small 1/4 wave antennas that are much more discreet, but they typically offer robust RF capabilities. Especially where no groundplane is available, for example if the terminal has a non-metal enclosure, the dipole style antenna can offer RF advantages over rival terminal antennas. In addition, do verify the build quality of such antenna so that you can be assured that it is built to last as inferior antennas can be very easily damaged thereby demanding costly engineer revisits. A good example of a quality dipole antenna is the BKR915 and the BKR868.

Aside from the antennas, it is wise to make sure that if you are running coaxial extension cables you use quality cables to minimise cable losses. At 868 MHz and 915 MHz for cable runs up to 10M, you could typically use RF195 type cable. From 10-20M it would be worth considering RF240. And for longer RF400 cable installations. Using inferior coaxial cable will negate the benefits of use quality antennas as signal losses across the inferior cables will be experienced.

Some of the antennas mentioned can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

High Gain 915 MHz LoRa LPWAN antenna ideal for outdoor installs

Written by EAD Admin on 18th February 2020. Posted in News.

A new High Gain 915 MHz outdoor wall-mount omni-directional ideal for LoRA and LPWAN applications has been released by EAD. Offering 5.8 dBi gain at 915 MHz, the WMO86916 is a compact and robust solution. It is supplied with an effective, reversible L-bracket allowing both wall-mount and pole mount capability.

The WMO86916 antenna is supplied with a white low loss 5M cable as standard terminated in a SMA-Male connector. Other connectors such as RP-SMA and RP-TNC are available. The cable length can also be customised from 0.5M to 5M in overall length.

Designed with fringe sites in mind, this high gain 915 MHz antenna is an excellent for ensuring signal continuity. The antenna tube is made out of fibreglass for longevity and with an overall length of just 840mm, the WMO86916 is compact enough to be discreet in many installations. Applications include remote monitoring applications, ultilities, RF mesh networks and unlicensed RF frequency band deployments.

Alternative omni-antennas for 915 MHz are available including the compact Wall-Blade antenna and the WCO-915-WMB antenna.

The WMO86916 also supports 868 MHz with a gain figure of 5.8 dBi.

For more information on these antennas, please contact your local EAD representative or contact us directly.

868 915 MHz Antennas offer new options for connectivity

Written by EAD Admin on 15th January 2020. Posted in News.

Two new 868 915 MHz antennas from EAD offer more choices for connectivity in 868 MHz and 915 MHz applications. Addressing deployments such as LoRa, Sigfox and other unlicensed frequency band systems, the Button 868/915 and the Wall-Blade offer designers and installers more flexibility when rolling out wireless systems.

The Button 868/915 antenna is a compact low profile puck antenna designed to be mounted onto a groundplane (i.e. metal surface) such as a cabinet, enclosure, kiosk or roof. Permanently mounted via a threaded stud underneath, the antenna is fed by a single cable and supports both 868 MHz and 915 MHz frequencies. It measures just 62.7mm in diameter and 27.5mm in height and offers a robust, discreet solution for modems, gateways and access devices where an antenna needs to be mounted externally.

The Wall-Blade antenna is an effective wall-mounted blade antenna for 868 and 915 MHz with small dimensions to enable unobtrusive installation either indoors or outdoors as required. It is supplied with bracket and fixtures for mounting and is fed by a 3M cable and SMA-Male as standard. The Wall-Blade offers reliable and consistent performance in both bands and is an innovative alternative to standard tube-style omni-directional antennas.

For more information on these antennas and other solutions we offer for 868 MHz and 915 MHz, please visit our product catalogues.

For European customers some EAD 868 and 915 MHz antennas can be purchased via the Connex webshop.

Button 868 915 MHz Low Profile Puck Antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 13th January 2020. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The Button 868 915 MHz compact low profile antenna is a discreet screw-mounted puck antenna. Supporting 868 MHz and 915 MHz frequencies, this robust antenna is mounted via a 14mm mounting hole for permanent mounting. Measuring just 62.5mm in diameter and 27.5mm in height, the Button 868 915 MHz compact antenna is one of the smallest low profile ISM band antennas on the market. The Button 868 915 Mhz antenna when mounted securely onto a flat metal surface is waterproof rated to IP67.

This antenna is ideal for LoRA and licence-free applications such as wireless security, vending and retail kiosks as well as access applications where a small permanently mounted antenna is required.

Various cable and connector options can be configured. Typical connectors include SMA, FME, CRC9, TS9, MCX and MMCX.

Check out the Button LTE antenna for frequencies from 700-2700 MHz.

BKR915 – 915 MHz half wave dipole antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 17th October 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The BKR915 is a 915 MHz half wave dipole antenna and groundplane independent, designed for ISM-Band terminals and devices that do not have a groundplane or metal surface on which to mount a 1/4 wave antenna.

Housed in a durable sheath, the BKR915 has a multi-position RP-SMA plug connector that allows the antenna to operate in a horizontal or vertical position. This makes it suitable for portable devices where the orientation of the product is subject to change or is not known.

With a VSWR of less than 2:1 and a gain of 2 dBi, the BKR915 is an effective antenna solution for a range of 915 MHz ISM band applications.

The formal part code for this antenna is FBKR35301-RS-KR.

For an 868 MHz version, check out the BKR868.

W915-RS – Single band 915 MHz Whip antenna

Written by EAD Admin on 21st August 2017. Posted in 169 / 433 / 868 / 915 Antennas.

The W915-RS is a 915 MHz whip antenna based on a moulded ¼ wave whip antenna design operating in the 902-928 MHz frequency band. Designed for ISM-Band applications centred on 915 MHz, the W915-RS should ideally be mounted onto a groundplane. This makes it ideal for small ISM-band terminals and devices either fixed or mobile. The MW868 is an 868 MHz version for European ISM band frequencies.

It is approximately 80mm in length with a durable, moulded, flexible sheath and has a RP-SMA connector. This 915 MHz Whip antenna can also be supplied with other connectors such as SMA, TNC or BNC (minimum order quantities may apply). Please contact us for further details.

The 868 MHz version is called the MW868.

Using 915 MHz antennas for LoRa communications? Some food for thought!

Written by EAD Admin on 5th April 2017. Posted in News.

If you are designing wireless applications using the licence-free 915 MHz ISM band, for example using 915 MHz antennas for LoRa, LPWAN and IoT communications, choosing the correct antenna for your application is important for optimal wireless performance. To help our customers understand the options for 915 MHz antennas available, we thought it might be beneficial to list out some 915 MHz (there are also 868 MHz alternatives for regions using 868 MHz) omni-directional antenna options covering both small and larger antennas suitable for a variety of applications.

1/4 Wave Whip Antenna

An enclosure-mounted 1/4 wave moulded whip antenna (requires a groundplane typically 10x10cm to mount on) with RP-SMA or SMA-Male connectors typically (TNC, BNC connectors are also possible). Suitable for fixed and portable terminals.

1/4 Wave Whip Antenna with Flying Lead

Similar to the antenna above, this 915 MHz 1/4 Wave whip antenna has a mounting stud at the bottom for permanent mounting and a RG174 cable exiting at the bottome to connect the antenna to module/radio. This antenna can be used for both fixed and portable applications.

915 Mhz Whip with Flying Lead

Stub Antenna

A 1/4 wave helical stubby-style antenna with an approximate sheath length of 55mm. This is suitable for fixed and portable applications. The connector at the bottom can be SMA or RP-SMA and with either a straight or right angle orientation. This antenna should be mounted onto a groundplane (typically 10x10cm would be ideal).

915 MHz Stubby Antenna

Swivel Dipole Antenna

A 1/2 wave dipole antenna for 915 MHz with either SMA or RP-SMA. The antenna can be fixed in vertical or horizontal positions or at 45 degrees if required. This antenna is groundplane independent so can be mounted onto non-metal (i.e. ABC, PC etc.) surfaces such as plastic enclosures.

915 MHz Swivel Dipole

Waterproof Compact Omni Antenna

For outdoor applications, a compact waterproof 915 MHz omni antenna might be the solution. Where a durable, weatherpoof groundplane independent antenna is required, this antenna is discreet yet robust and flexible to accommodate a range of applications.

915 MHz Waterproof Compact Omni Antennas

Available with a variety of connectors including SMA, RP-SMA, N-Type, TNC, RP-TNC with straight and some right angle versions, these antennas a Flame retardant, UV-resistant sheath and there are versions at 915 MHz for mounting onto metal or non-metal surfaces. A through hole (stud mount) version is also available based on a N-Female Panel mount connector (with O-Ring for a watertight seal plus washer and nut for locking in place onto the enclosure.

Outdoor Wall-Mount Omni Antenna

For small, wall-mounted antennas, then the wall-mounted version of the above compact omni might be well worth taking a look at. This antenna is supplied with the flame retardant and UV-resistant sheath terminated in N-Female connector and mounted on a stainless steel bracket. Jumper cables can be specified to order depending on the grade of cable required for the length of cable run required – the jumper cable requires a N-Male Plug to connect to the antenna.

915 MHz Compact Wall-Mount Omni

High Gain Omni Antenna

A 5.8 dBi outdoor high gain omni antenna can be deployed when the site is located in an area of fringe signal. Typically supplied with a jumper cable such antenna is often housed in a fibreglass or weatherproof sheath and will come with mounting hardware.

915 MHz High Gain Omni Antenna

These are standard off-the-shelf 915 MHz omni-directional antenna products suitable when using 915 MHz antennas for LoRa communications . This listing is not exhaustive, but is designed to give you some food for thought. For further information and for other 915 MHz antenna requirements, please contact us at sales@ead-ltd.com.