Connection and broadcasting in metal enclosure

RE: Connection and broadcasting in metal enclosure

Kenneth — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:20:41 GMT

I don't think having opening in the box is sufficient if you want the device to be able to send data in any direction, if you only have one opening the direction will be very limited to the direction of the location the opening. In terms of size of the opening, I would expect the larger the better in terms of range.

An external antenna is a better option.

Kenneth

RE: Connection and broadcasting in metal enclosure

Aman_Aim — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:28:40 GMT

Hello Kenneth,

Thank you for your response. We are exploring those options only.

But how to calculate the size of opening/ window, and how far it can be from the window is acceptable.

Also, we are looking into external antenna options and how we can mount from inside.

Please see if you can provide some options.

Thank you.

Aman Shah

RE: Connection and broadcasting in metal enclosure

Kenneth — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:53:59 GMT

Hi,

The radio will not be able to communicate through metal (or water). So you need some means to attach the antenna externally, for instance using an antenna connector from the inside. I don't really see any other way unless you can make opening in the case where you have plastic window or other opening to allow the radio to communicate.

Kenneth