Connecting a Black Max antenna to
extend the range (NOT SUPPLIED)
Strip off 12mm of the outer insulation taking care not to
damage the braiding.
Fray and pull back the braiding and strip off 6mm of
the inner white insulation leaving 6mm of the inner
wire exposed.
12mm
6mm 6mm
12 Volt power connection
During transmission the transmitter
draws up to 1.8 Amps from the battery
at 12V. Using thin wire between the
battery and the transmitter will restrict
the RF power on transmission and
prevent it from working reliably.
Always use a minimum of 0.5-
stranded wire for the 12- Volt input.
Four-core wire is definitely NOT
recommended.
The maximum recommended wire
length is 7m. If the transmitter is to be
mounted more than 7m from the
control panel, a second battery may
be mounted near the transmitter.
NB: Remember, for maximum
performance, always use the thickest
possible wire, and keep it as short as
possible.
12V DC and telemetry wires should be
run straight down from the transmitter
for 360mm before being turned 90º
either left or right, and run towards the
control panel.
Whip antenna
To install the antenna, slide it through the saddle and firmly into the
square connector next to the screw. Tighten the square connector and
saddle screws.
NOTE: The whip antenna is cut to the correct length. Cutting or
lengthening the antenna will negatively affect the transmitters’
performance.
The antenna must not be mounted less than 2m from any large metal
object.
!The transmitter generates a very strong RF field around the
antenna. This RF field can affect other electronic equipment, such
as computers, television sets, music systems, and alarm
equipment, especially passives.
!When mounting an antenna against a wall, always check for metal
objects or other electronic equipment on the other side of the wall.
,
360mm
Left or right
To the control panel
The antenna MUST
be mounted vertically!
90º
Insert the stripped end of
the cable through the
saddle. The stripped end
of the cable must fit into
the small square antenna
socket. Secure the
antenna by tightening the
screw on the antenna
socket and the 2 screws
on the saddle.
a.
b.
c.
NOTE: Ensure that none of the strands of braiding wire short to the inner core of the antenna cable!
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PLEASE NOTE: The transmitter should never be triggered
without a suitable antenna being connected. If the transmitter is
used with the built in whip antenna, ensure that it is properly
connected, fully extended and away from any metal obstructions.
Triggering the unit without an antenna or a folded/ bent antenna
may cause permanent damage to the transmitter and/or
unpredictable and erratic behavior.
The round indentation on
the antenna must always
face upwards. The lid
will not fit if the antenna
is not oriented correctly.
