Install the ML-2452-HPA5-036 Antenna

About this task

The ML-2452-HPA5-036 is an omnidirectional antenna used for 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz RF-distribution systems. The antenna can be attached on an I-beam clamp, a mast or a pole, or to a ceiling.

Warning

The antenna and all associated accessories must be installed in accordance with local and national electrical code guidelines to ensure safe operation.

The ML-2452-HPA5-036 antenna ships with all required mounting accessories. Antenna box contents includes:

One ML-2452-HPA5-036 antenna
One China RoHS sheet
One WEEE notice sheet
Hardware mounting kit containing various installation accessories

The following accessories are required for various installations.

One ceiling mount adapter plate
Two #6–32 × ¼ in. stainless steel (SS) screws
Two #6 internal tooth lock washers
One ¼ in. internal tooth lock washer
One ceiling hanger bracket
One 5/16–18 U-bolt
Four 5/16 in. ss lock washers
Six 5/16–18 ss hex nuts
Two omni clamps
One mast clamp
Two 5/16 SS flat washers
One ¼ SS flat washer
One I-beam clamp
One 1/4–20 × ½ SS hex head

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Antenna Ceiling Install

About this task

The antenna is mounted on the ceiling using the ceiling hardware accessories.

Tip

The best practice is to mount the antenna on a ceiling or roof-level near the center of the coverage area.

The following hardware is required for installing the antenna on a ceiling:

Ceiling mount adapter plate
Two, #6 internal tooth lock washers
Two, #6–32 × ¼ in. SS screws
¼ in. internal tooth lock washer
Ceiling hanger (grid) bracket
5/16 – 18 SS hex nut

Procedure

Attach the ceiling mount adapter plate to the antenna using two SS screws and two #6 internal tooth lock washer.
Remove the ¼ in. – 20 hex nut and flat washer from the ceiling hanger bracket.
Discard the flat washer since it will not be used during installation.
Insert the ceiling hanger bracket into the edge hole on the ceiling mount adapter plate.
Attach the ceiling hanger bracket to the ceiling mount adapter plate using the ¼ in. –20 hex nut and the ¼ in. internal tooth lock washer.
The tooth lock washer must be loosely attached to the ¼ in. hex nut.
ML-2452-HPA5-036 antenna with the ceiling hanger bracket installed
Place the ceiling hanger bracket on a ceiling tile runner.
Insert the 5/16 – 8 SS hex nut on the ¼ in. – 20 hex nut and tighten it using a 7/16 in. wrench.
Secure the LMR cable along the ceiling runner using a tape or cable ties.

Note
You need to provide the tape or cable ties.

Attach the antenna connector to the access point connector.


Callout	Description
A	Ceiling hanger bracket
B	Ceiling mount adapter plate
C	¼ in. internal tooth lock washer and 5/16 – 8 SS hex nut
D	#6 internal tooth lock washer
E	#6–32 × ¼" SS screw
F	Ceiling support runner
G	Ceiling support runner area for attaching the ceiling hanger bracket

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Antenna I-beam Install

About this task

The antenna is attached to an I-beam using the bracket plate and other hardware accessories.

Hardware required for installing the antenna on an I-beam:

Ceiling mount adapter plate
Two, #6 internal tooth lock washers
Two, #6–32 × ¼ in. SS screws
I-beam clamp
¼ in. SS flat washer
¼ in. SS lock washer (also known as split washer)
¼–20 × ½ SS hex-head

Procedure

Attach the ceiling mount adapter plate to the antenna using two #6 int. tooth lock washers and two #6–32 × ¼ in. SS screws.

Install the I-beam clamp to the adapter plate using the ¼ in. SS flat washer, ¼ in. SS lock washer, and the ¼ –20 × ½ SS hex-head as shown in the following figure.


Callout	Description
A	I-beam clamp
B	¼ in. SS flat washer
C	¼ in. SS lock washer
D	¼ –20 × ½ SS hex-head

Tighten the clamp bolt to secure the antenna in place on the beam.

ML-2452-HPA5-036 antenna installed on an I-beam

ML-2452-HPA5-036 Antenna Pole or Mast Install

About this task

The antenna is installed to a pole or to a mast using pole mount bracket and other hardware accessories.

Hardware required for installing the antenna on a pole:

Four, 5/16 in. SS lock washers
Two omni clamps (also called base bracket)
Six, 5/16 in. – 18 SS hex nuts
Two, 5/16 in. SS flat washers
One mast clamp (also called V-bracket)
One, 5/16 in. – 18 U-bolt

Procedure

Place the 5/16 in. – 18 U-bolt and the mast clamp on a pole or mast and attach it using two flat washers, two lock washers, and four hex nuts as shown in the following figure.


Callout	Description
A	5/16 in. SS lock washer
B	Omni clamp (also called base bracket)
C	5/16 in. – 18 SS hex nuts
D	5/16 in. SS flat washers
E	Mast clamp (also called V-bracket)
F	5/16 in. – 18 U-bolt

Attach the omni clamps around the antenna and slide it on to the U-bolt.
Secure the antenna on the U-bolt using two, 5/16 in. SS lock washers and two 5/16 in.–18 SS hex nuts.

Secure the LMR cable along the mast or the pole using tape or cable ties.

Note

If you are mounting the antenna outside or in a wet environment, ensure that the antenna is vertically mounted with the weep holes facing down.


Callout	Description
A	Pole
B	ML-2452-HPA5-036 antenna