SPECIFICATION Part No. : A.03.C.1001111 Product Name : 40dB GPS Hercules Heavy Duty Screw Mount Antenna For long cable lengths above 5M Description : Three Stage 40dB Height 29mm Diameter 52mm Applications Location based services M2M Telematics Remote monitoring Timing for Base Stations Large vehicle fleet tracking SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 1 of 12 1. Introduction The A.03.C Hercules is a 40dB LNA high performance thread mount GPS antenna designed for external use on vehicles and outdoor assets where long cable lengths above 5 metres (15 feet) are used. Designed for heavy duty work with one piece C&C machined nickel steel base plate and threads, there are also convenient side slots for running cables laterally. Durable UV resistant ABS housing is resistant to vandalism and direct attack. At only 29mm high it complies with the latest EU directives for height restrictions, whilst also enabling covert operation with a diameter of 52mm. Cable lengths, types and connectors are fully customizable. For cable lengths below 5M please use our 28dB LNA A.01.C model. SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 2 of 12 2. Electrical Specifications No. Parameter Specification 1 Frequency 1575.42MHz±2MHz 2 Dimensions Height 29mm Diameter 52mm Thread Diameter 18mm 3 Impedance 50 ohm 4 VSWR 2.0 Max LNA Gain 40dB typically Passive Gain at Zenith 5.0dB Gain at 10 o elevation : -1.0 dBi typ. 5 Gain Antenna Gain at 90 degrees 41.5 ± dBic 6 Axial ratio 3.0 dB max 7 Polarization RHCP 8 Noise Figure Operating Temperature 1.5 dB max. 9 -40ºC ~ +85ºC fo = 1575.42MHz fo ± 20 MHz 7dB Min. fo ± 30 MHz 12dB Min. fo ± 50 MHz 20dB Min. 10 Out Band Rejection fo ± 100 MHz 30dB Min. 11 Storage Temperature -40ºC ~ +95ºC Standard RG174 , ψ2.7 ± 0.2mm , Black 12 Cable/Connectors Cable Loss -1.3dB per Meter Standard Cable Length 10M SMA Male Straight Connector Cables and Connectors Fully Customizable 13 Input Voltage At 1.8V Max 8mA At 3.0V Max 10mA At 5.0V Max 12mA 14 Protection IP67 SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 3 of 12 3. LNA 3.1 LNA Functional Circuit 3.2 LNA Parameters No. Parameter Specification 3.1 Frequency Range 1575.42 ± 10 MHz 3.2 Gain Typ.34dB (At 1.8V) Typ.40dB Min.38dB (At 3V) Typ.40dB Min.38dB (At 5V) 3.3 Noise Figure 1.5dB Max. ( + 25 ℃ ± 5℃) 3.4 Output Impedance 50Ω 3.5 Outer Band Attenuation 3.6 Output VSWR F0=1575.42MHz F0±50MHz 20dB min F0±100MHz 25dB min Max 2.0 SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 4 of 12 3.3 LNA Gain at DC 3V . SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 5 of 12 3.4 LNA Noise Figure at DC 3V SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 6 of 12 4. Radiation Patterns 4.1 Test Setup SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 7 of 12 4.2 XZ and YZ Plane Cuts SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 8 of 12 5. Axial Ratio SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 9 of 12 6. Mechanical Specifications No. Parameter Specification 1 Housing UV resistant ABS 2 Thread and Base Plate 3 Sealing Foam One piece C&C’d Nickel Steel CR4305 with 3M9448B double-side adhesive 4 Waterproof IP67 5 Thread Diameter 18mm 6 Recommended Torque Setting for Mounting 95Nm – 70lbs-foot 7 Maximum Torque Setting for Mounting 135Nm – 100lbs-foot SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 10 of 12 7. Mechanical Drawing SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 11 of 12 7. Installation Recommended torque for mounting is 95Nm or 70ftlbs Maximum torque for mounting is 135.6Nm or 100ft lbs SPE-12-8-133/B/WY Page 12 of 12