MA130ALP002 Datasheet, PDF (2/23 Pages) Taoglas antenna solutions – MA130 GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO and ISM Band 868MHz

1. Introduction
The MA130 Hercules antenna is a GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO and ISM Band 868MHz
combination 2in1 high performance solution for remote monitoring. The integrated
metal thread-mount allows for external use on vehicles and outdoor assets worldwide.
The 868MHz ISM Band antenna has an inbuilt ground-plane and comparatively
wide-bandwidth of 30MHz+, at a minimum return loss of -10dB from 850MHz to
880MHz, delivering complete stability of performance when mounted on a
ground-plane or in free-space, thus permitting a wide variety of installations. The
omni-directional gain pattern, with a peak gain of 4dBi when using shorter cable
lengths, ensures constant reception and transmission.
The GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO antenna has been optimized to work on both
GPS/GALILEO and GLONASS bands, allowing the antenna to see the maximum
amount of satellites in the sky and improving tracking accuracy enormously especially
in built up areas, such as urban canyons where traditional GPS-only solutions struggle
to maintain a lock driving around corners. A front-end SAW filter attenuates any
nearby out-of-band wireless transmissions so the GPS/GALILEO LNA is not driven into
compression or damaged.
The Hercules is also prized by the leading wireless device brands globally due to its
unique mechanical construction. The compact size and rugged polycarbonate
construction, which can withstand direct attack and hazards such as tree-branches,
coupled with a waterproof rating of IP67 and IP69K (waterproof against high pressure
industrial cleaning from top and bottom sides) are un-matched in the industry.
The standard option comes with 200mm cables and SMA(M) connectors. The cable
length and connector are customizable. Taoglas supplies low loss extension cables
according to your requirement. Maximum cable length should not go beyond 5 meters.
The Hercules is also available in White. Contact your regional sales office for further
information.
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