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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK
Antenna System
Installation Guide
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This document was prepared and written by the Technical Documentation department at: Crestron Electronics, Inc. 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 1-888-CRESTRON Important Safety Instructions • Read and Retain Instructions – Read all Instructions before operating equipment and save for future reference. • Outdoor Antenna Grounding – The antenna and coaxial cable connecting to the unit should be properly grounded to provide protection against voltage surges and built
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System Contents Antenna System: SRD-ANT-8-PAK 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................1 Block Diagram.............................................................................................................2 Specifications...............................................................................................................2 Included Items .......
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System Antenna System: SRD-ANT-8-PAK Introduction The SRD-ANT-8-PAK is a high quality outdoor antenna system designed for use ® ® with up to eight Crestron XM or SIRIUS satellite radio tuners. The inclusion of two SRD-SPL-4 Four-Way Amplified Splitters enables distribution of the antenna signal to eight separate tuners while allowing the antenna to be positioned up to 310 feet (cable length) from the tuners, using standard RG-6 cable (not included). The a
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Block Diagram NOTE: In this typical layout example, the sum total of all the cable segments between the line amplifier output and the most distant radio should not exceed 310 feet. Specifications Following are specifications for the SRD-ANT-8-PAK. SRD-ANT-8-PAK Specifications SPECIFICATION DETAILS Antenna Bandwidth 2320 to 2345 MHz Gain 12dBi (Typical) Polarization Left hand circular Beam width ± 25° Output c
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System SRD-ANT-8-PAK Specifications (Continued) SPECIFICATION DETAILS Splitter Gain at 2.335 GHz 8 dB min Max noise figure 3 dB 1 Max input signal -10 dBm Current consumption 40 – 100 milliamps DC power passing all ports (diode protected) DC voltage drop (output to input) 0.5 VDC typical Amplifier Gain 16 dB (Typical @ 4.5 VDC) Current Consumption 10 milliamps @ 4.5 VDC Power passing Both directions Environmental Temperature -40° to 150°F
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Included Items The items included with the SRD-ANT-8-PAK are listed in the following table and illustrated on the following page. SRD-ANT-8-PAK Included Items DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY Satellite Radio Antenna SRD-ANT-1 1 Wall Mount Bracket 2021597 1 Pole Mount Saddle 2021596 1 Mounting Screws and Hardware Package 4506257 1 Weather Boot 2021595 1 In-line Amplifier SRD-AMP-1 1 Four-way Amplified Splitter SRD-SPL-4 2 Four-way Coupler SRD-CP
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System SRD-ANT-8-PAK, SRD-SPL-4, SRD-CPL-4, and SRD-AMP-1 Included Items Industry Compliance As of the date of manufacture, the SRD-ANT-8-PAK has been tested and found to comply with specifications for CE marking and standards per EMC and Radiocommunications Compliance Labelling. Installation Guide – DOC. 6724A Antenna System: SRD-ANT-8-PAK • 5
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Installation Installation Notes • Mount the antenna outdoors with the supplied wall mount or pole mount accessories. Installation indoors or behind windows is not recommended. Windowpanes can have tinted coatings that can attenuate the signal. The attenuation of these coatings can vary greatly as a function of temperature. • Use the radio’s signal strength display as a guide to adjust the antenna for peak satellite signal reception. • This antenna
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System Pole Mounting Attach the antenna to any pole (not larger than two inches in diameter) using the U-bolt and saddle with supplied attaching hardware as shown in the following figures. Saddle U-Bolt Wall Mount Bracket 2” DirecTV Pole Mounting Hardware 1 ¾” Dish Network Pole NOTE: For operation in close proximity to high power satellite radio terrestrial repeaters, please use the supplied 20 dB power-passing attenuator on the in
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK The “Appendix”, which starts on page 12, lists exact magnetic azimuth bearings and elevation pointing angles for many major cities throughout the US and Canada. 6. Tighten all hardware and seal the outdoor connectors using the included weather boot or other means to prevent moisture ingress. Aiming the Antenna Refer to the documentation supplied with the tuner/radio for information on observing signal strength. Adjust the antenna as required to ma
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System SIRIUS Antenna Aiming Areas, North America Installation Guide – DOC. 6724A Antenna System: SRD-ANT-8-PAK • 9
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Problem Solving Troubleshooting The table after this paragraph provides corrective action for possible trouble situations. If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service representative. SRD-ANT-8-PAK Installation Troubleshooting TROUBLE POSSIBLE CORRECTIVE ACTION CAUSES No signal Short circuits or With radio on and all antenna reception. Radio discontinuities cables connected at the radio, display shows: check for
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System updates. These updates are solely electronic and serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical documentation revision. Check the Crestron website periodically for manual update availability and its relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column. Installation Guide – DOC. 6724A Antenna System: SRD-ANT-8-PAK • 11
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Appendix: Azimuth and Elevation Pointing Guide The following chart shows the optimum azimuth bearing and elevation pointing angles for locations throughout the US (below) and Canada (starting on page 14). The azimuth has been magnetically corrected. NOTE: Although in many locations it may be possible to receive signals from terrestrial repeaters, it is not recommended to use these signals at fixed locations. Repeater signal strength can vary greatly
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System SIRIUS and XM Satellite Azimuth and Elevation Angle Settings - US (Continued) US SIRIUS XM SAT 1 (WEST 85°) XM SAT 2 (WEST 115 °) CITY ST AZIMUTH ELEVATIONAZIMUTH° ELEVATION° AZIMUTH ELEVATION° St Louis MO 319.7 78.7 172.6 42.8 214.4 36.9 Billings MT 76.2 75.9 137.9 30.4 175.6 34.5 Kalispell MT 80.8 68.9 129.1 25.8 164.8 32.0 Winston-Salem NC 308.2 67.7 195.2 45.8 234.6 33.6 Minot ND 106.5 83.7 151.7 30.0 188.7 30.6 North Platte NE 33.8 82.4 150.8 3
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Antenna System Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK SIRIUS and XM Satellite Azimuth and Elevation Angle Settings - Canada CANADA SIRIUS XM SAT 1 (WEST 85°) XM SAT 2 (WEST 115 °) CITY PR AZIMUTH° ELEVATION°AZIMUTH° ELEVATION° AZIMUTH° ELEVATION° Vancouver BC 78.4 58.7 115.9 22.9 151.3 33.0 Prince Rupert BC 81.4 49.7 108.0 15.9 140.6 26.5 Calgary AB 89.7 68.6 128.6 25.5 165.3 31.5 Edmonton AB 129.7 68.3 162.3 23.5 198.2 28.8 Saskatoon SK 109.0 76.0 141.4 27.0 178.6 29.9 Toronto ON 287.9 69.8 198.6 3
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Crestron SRD-ANT-8-PAK Antenna System Return and Warranty Policies Merchandise Returns / Repair Service 1. No merchandise may be returned for credit, exchange or service without prior authorization from CRESTRON. To obtain warranty service for CRESTRON products, contact an authorized CRESTRON dealer. Only authorized CRESTRON dealers may contact the factory and request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. Enclose a note specifying the nature of the problem, name and phone numb
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Crestron Electronics, Inc. Installation Guide – DOC. 6724A 15 Volvo Drive Rockleigh, NJ 07647 (2021914) Tel: 888.CRESTRON 08.08 Fax: 201.767.7576 Specifications subject to www.crestron.com change without notice.
