# ANTENNAS - RF AERIALS-ANTENNAS-DISHES **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/OMB.242.08F21/antennas-rf-aerials-dishes **SKU**: OMB.242.08F21 **Manufacturer**: TAOGLAS / PARTNER STOCK **Price**: €94.9900 **Stock**: 25+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4902177/) +aed ao Ro a) +) (O C) |1.|Introduction|3| |---|---|---| |2.|Specifications|4| |3.|Antenna Characteristics|6| |4.|Radiation Patterns|9| |5.|Mechanical Drawing|11| |6.|Installation|12| |7.|Packaging|14| ||Changelog|15| Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. www.taoglas.com SPE-12-8-008-G 2 ## 1. Introduction The Barracuda OMB.242.08F21 has been designed to provide long distance coverage at the 2.4-2.5GHz Wi-Fi® band. The OMB.242 is a fiberglass robust outdoor antenna for use where an omnidirectional radiation pattern is required. The fiberglass enclosure is UV coated making this antenna suitable for the harshest outdoor environments. The Barracuda is IP65 rated and can be mounted in areas where installation may be difficult. The peak gain of 8dBi ensures constant reception and transmission between the device and its network. The omnidirectional antenna collinear dipole design means it uniformly in the azimuth with a high gain, providing coverage over long distances, thus minimizing the number of cells or nodes needed in a network. Typical Applications Include: - Public Safety - Wireless Video Systems - Agriculture This antenna is provided with a wall/pole mount bracket, for more information please contact your regional Taoglas customer support team. www.taoglas.com 3 SPE-12-8-008-G ## **2.** Specifications **==> picture [40 x 42] intentionally omitted <==** ||**Wi-Fi MIMO**| |---|---| |**Frequency (MHz)**|**2400~2500**| ||**Efficiency (%)**| |Free Space|97| ||**Average Gain (dB)**| |Free Space|-0.12| ||**Peak Gain (dBi)**| |Free Space|8.0| |**Impedance**|50 Ohms| |**Polarization**|Vertical| |**Radiation Pattern**|Omni| |**Max. input power**|50W| |**VSWR**|≤1.3| |**Vertical Beamwidth**|57°| |**Horizontal Beamwidth**|360°| www.taoglas.com 4 SPE-12-8-008-G |**Mechanical**|**Mechanical**|**Mechanical**| |---|---|---| |**Connector**||N Type Female| |**Connector Location**||Bottom| |**Dimensions**||Length 553mm, Diameter 24mm| |**Radome Diameter**||24mm| |**Weight (& Mounting Bracket max)**||380g| |**Internal Material**||Copper| |**Radome Material**||White Fiberglass| |**Waterproof**||IP65| |**Mounting Style**||Pole Mount/Wall Mount| |**Mounting**||32-45mm Stainless Steel U-Type Screw| ||Environmental|| |**Wind Survival**|>150mph(>241km/h)|| |**Operating Temperature**|-40°C to +60°C|| |**Storage Temperature**|-40°C to +80°C|| |**Operating Humidity**|10%~90% non-condensing|| |**Storage Humidity**|5%~90% non-condensing|| www.taoglas.com 5 SPE-12-8-008-G ## **3.** Antenna Characteristics ## **3.1** Return Loss |[4] **==> picture [444 x 268] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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www.taoglas.com SPE-12-8-008-G 10 ## **5.** Mechanical Drawing (Units: mm) www.taoglas.com 11 SPE-12-8-008-G ## **6.** Installation Instructions www.taoglas.com SPE-12-8-008-G 12 www.taoglas.com 13 SPE-12-8-008-G **78. Packaging** www.taoglas.com SPE-12-8-008-G 14 **==> picture [497 x 675] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Changelog for the datasheet
SPE-12-8-008 - OMB.242.08F21
Revision: G (Current Version)
Date: 2022-08-23
Changes: Updated data and ME drawing.
Changes Made by: Gary West
Previous Revisions
Revision: F Revision: A (Original First Release)
Date: 2019-10-31 Date: 2011-01-20
Changes: Installation Guide Amended Notes:
Changes Made by: Jack Conroy Author: Aine Doyle
Revision: E
Date: 2018-03-27
Changes: Installation Guide Amended
Changes Made by: Jack Conroy
Revision: D
Date: 2018-03-16
Changes: Installation Guide Detail Added
Changes Made by: Jack Conroy
Revision: C
Date: 2017-03-08
Changes: Removed Section
Changes Made by: Aine Doyle
Revision: B
Date: 2012-11-20
Changes: Packaging Details Updated
Changes Made by: Aine Doyle
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