MA.105
on ground-plane
MA.105.C
Specification
Part No.
Product Name
MA105.C.LB.001
MA105 GPS/GLONASS and Cellular
2in1 Combination Hercules
Screw-mount (Permanent mount)
Low profile - Height 29 mm and Diameter 49mm
Heavy duty screw mount
UV and vandal resistant PC housing
Cellular -Penta Band Antenna
850/900/1800/1900/2100
GSM/GPRS/CDMA/EVDO/UMTS/HSPA/WCDMA
Cellular - 3 Metres Low Loss CFD200 SMA(M)
GPS –1575.42MHz - Two Stage 27dB+ LNA
GLONASS - 1602MHz - Two Stage 27dB+ LNA
GPS/GLONASS - 3 Metres RG174 SMA(M)
IP67 & IP69K compliance
Cables and connectors are fully customizable
ROHS Compliant
Features
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1. Introduction
The MA.105.C GPS/GLONASS and Cellular Combination Hercules Antenna is the newest upgraded
model of Taoglas pupular Hercules series. It is a combination 2in1 high performance GPS/GLO-
NASS and penta-band cellular antenna solution for the most reliable asset tracking and remote
monitoring. The GPS/GLONASS antenna inside has been optimized to work on both GPS and GLO-
NASS bands allowing the antenna to see the maximum amount of satellites in the sky and improving
tracking accuracy enormously especially in built up areas , the urban canyons where traditional GPS
only solutions struggle to maintain a lock driving around corners.
The penta-band cellular antenna delivers high efficiency at all common 2G/3G bands worldwide,
ideal for use on GSM, GPRS, CDMA systems.
Durable UV and robust PC housing is resistant to vandalism and direct attack. At only 29 mm height
it complies with the latest EU height restrictions directives for roof-mounted objects, with a diameter
of 49 mm. It is designed to be covert, and not catch on tree-branches.
The Hercules can be mounted on metal or non-metal structures as it has a metal ground-plane base
integrated inside. A waterproof closed cell foam seal under the base adheres to the surface it is
mounted on and can stretch to fit curved surfaces typical on vehicles, preventing water entering
through any mounting hole.
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2. Specification
ELECTRICAL
Standard
Band (MHz)
Frequency (MHz)
Return Loss (dB)
0.3m
Cable
Length
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
5.0m
Efficiency (%)
0.3m
Cable
Length
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
5.0m
Peak Gain (dB)
0.3m
Cable
Length
1.0m
2.0m
3.0m
5.0m
Polarization
Impedance (Ohms)
Input Power
VSWR
2.0
1.2
0.5
0.1
-2.5
3.3
1.3
-0.35
1.6
-2.4
3.6
1.8
1.5
0.1
-3.0
Linear
50 Ohms
10 Watts max.
<3.5.0:1
4.0
2
0
0.6
-2.3
3.0
1.2
-0.1
-0.9
-2.0
38
31
23
25
11
MECHANICAL
54
35
20
29
11.5
54
42
32
22
11
58
36
23
23
12
50
31
21
18
11
-6.5
-9.5
-10
-13
-14
-6.0
-8
-9
-11
-14
-8
-16
-21
-21
-25
-7
-17
-20
-21
-25
-5
-15
-18
-19
-23
AMPS
850
824
~
896
GSM
900
880
~
960
DCS
1800
1710
~
1880
PCS
1900
1850
~
1990
3G
2100
1920
~
2170
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2. Specifications
ELECTRICAL GPS & GLONASS
Frequency
Impedance
VSWR
GPS Patch Gain@ Zenith
GLONASS Patch Gain@ Zenith
1574~1606MHz
50 ohm
2.0 Max
-1.4dB Passive Gain @ Zenith
-1.3dBi Gain @ Zenith
fo = 1575.42MHz
Out Band Rejection
fo ± 30 MHz 5dB Min.
fo ± 50 MHz 20dB Min.
fo ± 100 MHz 25dB Min.
Input Voltage
Total Gain @ Zenith
Current Consumption
Noise Figure
Typ. 2.5~5.5V
27dB typical at 3.0V
10mA typical at 3.0V
1.3dB typical
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
Casing
Base and thread
Thread diameter
Weather proof gasket
Cable pull
Recommended Mounting Torque
Maximum Mounting Torque
Height 28.5mm x Diameter 49.2mm
UV resistant PC
Nickel plated steel
18mm
CR4305 foam with 3M9448WC double-side adhesive
8 Kgf
24.5Nm
29.4Nm
ENVIRONMENTAL
Waterproof
Corrosion
Temperature Range
Thermal Shock
Humidity
Shock (Drop Test)
IP-67 & IP-69K
5% NaCl for 96hrs - Nickel plated steel base and thread
-40°C to +85°C
100 cycles -40°C to +80°C
Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH
1m drop on concrete 6 axes
*Note:
The return loss, efficiency and gain measurements in the above table, were taken for the antenna mounted on a
30x30 cm metal plate. For a specific case performance refers to the below plots.
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3. Test Set Up
Figure 1.
MA105 Antenna test set up in free space, 30x30 cm metal plate and 60x60 cm metal plate,
R&SZVL6 VNA (Left) and R&S4100 CTIA 3D Chamber (Right).
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