The HELI-42 is part of POYNTING’s Mini-HELI series, designed to provide robust dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi coverage in mining tunnels and other underground environments where IoT and M2M communication are critical. Despite being compact compared to larger models like the HELI-3, HELI-4, and HELI-8, the HELI-42 delivers medium to high gain performance. This bi-directional Wi-Fi antenna ensures consistent coverage in both directions, making it ideal for telemetry, mining automation, and IoT deployment throughout the tunnel network.
Optimised for Tunnel Communications: Supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequencies to provide continuous coverage for IoT and industrial automation.
Bi-Directional Radiation Pattern: Delivers Wi-Fi signals in both directions, ideal for long tunnel corridors and bidirectional coverage needs.
MIMO-Ready with Circular Polarisation: Available in Left-Hand Circular (LHC) and Right-Hand Circular (RHC) polarisation for optimal MIMO performance when used with the BRKT-46 bracket.
Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) Propagation: Maintains connectivity around bends and past obstructions such as mining vehicles and machinery.
High RF Reliability: Reduces signal fading in complex tunnel environments due to polarisation and spatial diversity.
Rugged Compact Design: Built to endure the demanding conditions of underground mining operations with long-term durability.
The HELI-42 is the ideal antenna solution for bi-directional Wi-Fi coverage in mining tunnels, offering reliable performance for industrial IoT, telemetry, and automation applications even in the harshest environments.
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| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 3 (802.11g), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
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| SKU | Connector Type | COAX Cable Type / Length | Colour |
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| A-HELI-0042-V2-01 | N-Type (m) | RG-141 / 0.6m | Grey |
| A-HELI-0042-V2-02 | N-Type (m) | RG-141 / 0.6m | Grey |
| A-HELI-0042-V2-21 | N-Type (m) | RG-141 / 0.6m | Grey |
| A-HELI-0042-V2-22 | N-Type (m) | RG-141 / 0.6m | Grey |
| SKU | A-HELI-0042-V2-01 | EAN: 6009710924112 | HS Code: 8529.10.69 (EU) 8517.71.0000 (USA) 8529.10.90 (SA & Global) |
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| SKU | A-HELI-0042-V2-02 | EAN: 6009710924136 | HS Code: 8529.10.69 (EU) 8517.71.0000 (USA) 8529.10.90 (SA & Global) |
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| SKU | A-HELI-0042-V2-01 | A-HELI-0042-V2-02 | |||||||
| EAN | 6009710924112 | 6009710924136 | |||||||
| HS Code | 8529.10.69 (EU) 8517.71.0000 (USA) 8529.10.90 (SA & Global) | 8529.10.69 (EU) 8517.71.0000 (USA) 8529.10.90 (SA & Global) | |||||||
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| Country of Origin | RSA | RSA |