FAR-2xx8 : What is the Maximum Antenna Cable length?
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Written by Ian Upham
Updated at November 24th, 2021
What is the Maximum Antenna Cable length?
When using the standard supply Antenna cable (RW-00135), the maximum cable length is 80M
There are options available to extend this distance as detailed in the below table :
| MAX Length | Cable Type | Remarks | |
| Antenna > RPU-025 | 80M | RW-00135 | - |
| Antenna > RPU-025 | 100M | RW-9600 | LAN Signal Convertor Kit required |
| Antenna > RPU-025 | 460M | RW-9600 + Ships cables | LAN Signal Convertor Kit required + 2 x RJB-001 Junction boxes |
What is a LAN Signal Convertor Kit?
The LAN Signal convertor allows the use of the older RW-9600 antenna cable, perfect for retro-fits and cases where you need to extend the distance between the Antenna & RPU-025 beyond 80M.
The LAN Signal Convertors are installed inside the Antenna and RPU-025.
There are different types of LAN Signal Convertor Kits depending on the type of Antenna :
| RADAR | Convertor Kit |
| X-Band Magnetron | OP03-247-3 |
| X-Band Solid State (NXT) | OP03-247-4 |
| S-Band Magnetron | OP03-247-2 |
| S-Band Solid State (NXT) | OP03-247-1 |
If the distance between the Antenna & RPU-025 does not exceed 100M, you can wire the RW-9600 directly into the respective units.
If the distance between the Antenna & RPU-025 does exceed 100M, you will need to use 2 x RJB-001 Junction boxes and Ships supply cables :
- RW-9600 cable between the Antenna & RJB-001
- RG-12/UY & 3 x DPYCY-6 Ships cable between the 2 x RJB-001
- RW-9600 cable between Processor & RJB-001
Are there any other Maximum cable lengths to consider?
| MAX Length | Remarks | |
| RPU-025 > Display unit | 10M | DVI-D |
| RPU-025 > Control unit | 5M | USB |
| RPU-025 > Control unit | 30M | Standard will 2.3M 10/20/30 M cables available as optional extras |
