GPS Antenna

The Connected Grid GPS Antenna kit (optional) includes the following items:

■GPS antenna with integrated 15-foot coaxial cable (see Figure 2)

■Male QMA connector adapter, to connect the cable to the router GPS antenna port

■Hardware required to mount the antenna, for example on the substation or utility cabinet exterior

This antenna provides connectivity to the GPS system, from which the router derives precise time and location information while operating on the network.

GPS Antenna Information

Caution: If the antenna is mounted outside, the antenna assembly must be grounded either at the bracket or at the external building point where the cabling enters the building. This is critical because if it’s not grounded, the CGR 1120 chassis would be isolated on the antenna card very close to AC isolation requirements. Also see Statement 1052 below.

Warning: Do not locate the outdoor antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they may cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (for example, U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, Canada:Canadian Electrical Code, Section 54). Statement 1052

■The GPS antenna is a field-replaceable component.

■For detailed technical information about the GPS antenna, see GPS Antenna Specifications.

■For information about the GPS status LED, see Router LED Locations and States.

■For more information about the internal GPS module, see the Internal GPS Module.

Figure 2 GPS Antenna with Mounting Hardware and Male QMA Adapter

WiFi Antenna

The Connected Grid 4GE LTE WiFi antenna kit (optional) includes the following items:

■4G LTE indoor swivel-mount antenna (see Figure 3)

■Male QMA connector adapter, to connect the antenna to the router WiFi antenna port

The WiFi antenna provides connectivity to the router internal short-range access point.

The short-range access point enables a WiFi link so users can connect to the router from anywhere within WiFi range. For example, a technician can check the status of the router from outside the substation or utility cabinet by connecting to the router over the WiFi link.

WiFi Antenna Information

■The Cisco order number of the WiFi antenna kit is: ANT-4G-DP-IN-TNC.

■The WiFi antenna is a field-replaceable component.

■For detailed technical information about the WiFi antenna, see WiFi Antenna Specifications.

■For information about the WiFi status LED, see Router LED Locations and States.

■For more information about the WiFi short-range access point that provides the WiFi connection to the router, see WiFi Short-Range Access Point.

Figure 3 4G LTE WiFi Antenna and Male QMA Adapter

Connected Grid Module Antennas

In addition to the two fixed antennas (GPS and WiFi), the router supports additional antennas that provide connectivity to the Connected Grid modules installed in the router.

The router supports up to two Cisco Connected Grid modules. Each module requires one antenna or two antennas (one main antenna and one diversity antenna). The total number of antennas installed with the router depends on:

■Number of modules installed in the router.

■Module types that are installed in the router

For detailed information about the Connected Grid module antennas, see the Connected Grid antennas documentation, at: www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules

Where to Find Antenna Installation Information

For instructions on how to install or replace antennas on the router, see the Cisco Connected Grid antenna documentation on Cisco.com, at: www.cisco.com/go/cg-modules

GPS Antenna Specifications

WiFi Antenna Specifications