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1. Packing Check List 4

2. Introduction 7

3. Antenna Mounting 11
Precautions

4. Cable Routing 12

5. Safety 12

Antenna colour and number of cables will differ with

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different versions

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Item Description Quantity

1. A-MIMO-0003-V2 1
Antenna Only
2. Adhesive Foam 6
Discs
3. M4 x 12mm Stainless 6
Steel Screws (4 Attached to
antenna)

4. Grip Extenders 5*

5. +SMA(F)to RP- 2*
SMA(M) Adapter
6. 10mm Threaded 1
Spigot
7. 50mm Threaded 1
Spigot
8. Plastic Nut 1

9. Cable Clips 2

10. Spigot Seal 1

*Quantity will differ with different versions

+Antenna with Wi-Fi only

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 Antenna Unit

Adhesive Foam Discs 10mm Threaded

Spigot

6x (M4 x 12mm) Plastic Nut

Stainless Steel Screws

*SMA(F) to RP-SMA(M) 50mm Threaded

Adapter Spigot

Grip Extenders Cable Clips

Spigot Seal

*Antenna with Wi-Fi only

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Drills (Pilot drill (3mm) and Hole saw (22mm)
or Step drill (4 – 22mm))

Centre Punch and Drilling Machine

Drilling Template
(Available on www.poynting. tech/downloads)

Hammer and Masking tape

27mm Spanner/Wrench and Safety Goggles

Optional Accessories
1. Various cable extensions are available
2. Magnetic Base Kit (MBK)

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This User Guide provides information on the installation
instructions of the Omni-directional transportation and
automotive antenna (A-MIMO-0003-V2).

Threaded Spigot Mounting

Download the 1:1 drill template from
https://www.poynting.tech/downloads
• Choose the mounting location carefully and a
position at least 50cm from heat sources,
with a clear line of sight to the sky. It is
recommended that the antenna be installed
at the highest possible location on the
vehicle’s roof so that a signal can be received
in a 360° radius, clear of obstacles including
parts of the vehicle’s body and that the
mounting surface is as flat as possible. The
antenna is designed to be ground plane
independent and can be mounted
accordingly. However, mounting the antenna
centered on a metallic surface will benefit its
performance.
• Once you have decided on the location and
checked that there are no obstructions such
as cables or channels below the mounting
surface, for the fastening nut and cables to
pass through, use the downloaded 1:1 drill
template to mark the mounting location.
• To prevent the marking tool or drill sliding off
course, use masking tape over the drilling
point to help hold the drill point in place. The
masking tape also prevents hot shavings
from the drill or hole saw which could
penetrate and damage the painted surface.
• Set the drilling machine to low speed and
carefully drill a pilot hole (Ø3mm drilling bit
works well). Use a Ø22mm metal hole saw or
step drill to open the hole to the required size.

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Note: The recommended drill hole diameter for MIMO-3-V2
is Ø22mm

• Clean the entire surface on which you plan to

mount the antenna. Cleaning is done so as
not to damage the vehicle’s paint and to
ensure good contact of the foam surface to
the mounting area.
• Alcohol wipes can be used to remove oil and
dirt from the surface.
• Remove the wax protection paper from the
adhesive foam seal at the base of the
antenna.
• Insert the antenna cables and threaded
spigot through the drilled hole.
• Push the antenna down onto the mounting
surface and make sure the antenna is placed
straight and correctly.
• Fit the plastic nut from the inside of the
mounting platform.
• Be careful not to over tighten the nut.
• You may use the 6 x (M4 x 10mm) brass
threaded inserts to further secure the
antenna. Please refer to the drilling template
for hole locations. The use of M4 threaded
rod is the preferred fastening method.
• The 10mm Threaded Spigot should be used
to secure the antenna to a surface structure
of 10mm thickness or less. Likewise, the
50mm threaded Spigot should be used to
secure the antenna to a surface structure of
50mm thickness or less.

Download the Drilling template as shown in the image below

Installation Drill Hole Template

Scale
1:1

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Exploded View

Antenna

Adhesive
foam seal

Plastic Threaded Spigot

M4x12mm
Stainless Steel Screws
Spigot Seal

Ø22
Recommended RF Cable
Drilling hole Size

Metallic Surface

50mm or 10mm
Threaded Spigot
M4 x 12 Stainless steel
screws

Spigot seal
Plastic Nut

adhesive foam seal

6x (M4 x 10mm)
Threaded Brass Inserts

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Surface Mounting
Adhesive surface mounting
• Clean the entire surface on which you plan to
stick the antenna
• Remove Nut, spigot seal and short spigot
from antenna
• Push the RF cables into the groove in the
plastic base
• Secure cable with the 2 x cable clips and 4 x
(M4 x 12mm) stainless steel screws
• Pull off the one side of the adhesive wax
paper of each of the 6 x adhesive foam discs

Exploded View
Adhesive surface mount

RF Cable
Cable clips
M4 x 12 Stainless steel
screws

Optional magnetic base kit

Magnets
M4 x 12 Stainless steel
screws
Non-slip rubber
adhesive discs

Double sided Adhesive

foam discs

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Optional Magnetic Base Kit

Antenna

RF Cable

Adhesive
foam seal for
Adhesive
installation
6 x Magnetic Discs
6 x M4 x8mm
Stainless Steel screws

Non-scratch rubber
Adhesive discs

Metallic Surface or Magnetic

surface for Optional Magnet
Base kit installation

• Place the antenna at the highest point

possible and ensure that there are not any
surrounding obstructions to the antenna.
• In order to avoid communication interference,
ensure that the antenna is placed at least
0.5m away from other antennas and metal
objects.
• Avoid installing the antenna near a chimney,
as the smoke and soot emitted by the
chimney can obstruct the signal level
achieved by the antenna.
• Install the antenna away from heat sources
and flammable gases.

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• Survey the planned cable route and look for
any blocked passages. Consider alternate
routes to find the best available path. Always
keep the cables as short as possible to make
sure that minimum cable losses are achieved.
• Note: Take advantage of any existing cable
channels. e.g., wiring conduits to route the
cables.
• Avoid running cables through components or
sharp apertures that may cause excessive
chafing. Doing so may erode the jacket and
break signal continuity. Also, avoid kinking,
pinching, or twisting a cable during a run.
• Use cable ties to secure the antenna cables.

When handling the antenna cables, it is

essential you follow these basic rules:
• Never pull on the cable connectors; pull
only on the cable.
• Never run cables in a manner that
interferes with the driver's ability to safely
operate the vehicle.
• Tighten the connectors and ensure that
the cables don’t rattle loose.

• If you are installing an antenna for the first

time or unsure about how to install your
antenna, obtain the help of a professional
installer.
• Carefully survey the installation site before
installation to locate secure handholds,
dangerous conditions and the safest and
most convenient placement for ladders if
necessary.
• The antenna may not be used as a climbing
or pulling device.

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• Considerations must be taken when
mounting the antenna that people do not
hang or pull on it.

• When installing your antenna, remember:

1. Do not install on a wet or windy day or

when there is lightning or thunder in the
area.
2. Wear shoes with rubber soles and heels,
protective clothing (long sleeve shirt or
jacket) and rubber gloves.
3. Avoid installation while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
4. Make sure that any loose-fitting jewelry or
clothing is secured and tie back long hair
as they can get caught in moving parts
during installation.
5. If the antenna assembly starts to fall, get
away from it and let it fall to avoid
harming yourself.

• When drilling remember:

1. Use safety goggles when drilling the

holes.
2. Avoid using bits that are dull, bent or
damaged.
3. Be aware of where your fingers are in
relation to the drill bit when using the
drilling machine.
4. To stop the drilling machine, let the drill
chuck come to a complete stop on its
own. Do not grasp the chuck in an attempt
to stop the drill bit.
5. Avoid awkward hand positions where a
sudden slip could cause a hand to move
into the drill bit or cutting tool.

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CAUTION:
Antennas must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all
persons so as to comply with SAR (Specific
Absorption Rate) RF Exposure requirements.

European Waste Electronic Equipment Directive

2002/96/EC
Please ensure that old waste, electricals
and electronics are recycled.

Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 3)

This product is fully compliant with the RoHS 3
directive.

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