{"product_id":"tx2400-jzlw-15-2-4ghz-5dbi-cabinet-antenna-ipex-i-feeder","title":"Cdsenet TX2400-JZLW-15 2.4GHz 5dBi Cabinet Antenna IPEX-1 165mm+150mm Rubber Antenna","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #444; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTX2400-JZLW-15\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2.4GHz omnidirectional rubber rod antenna with an integrated 150mm extension feeder and IPEX-I connector, specifically engineered for industrial control cabinet installations where the wireless module is housed inside a metal enclosure and the antenna must be routed outside for unobstructed signal radiation. It delivers a measured \u003cstrong\u003epeak gain of 5.0 dBi\u003c\/strong\u003e with a typical VSWR of \u003cstrong\u003e1.53 at 2.4GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering the \u003cstrong\u003e2.4–2.5GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e ISM band. The 165mm flexible rubber rod mounts outside the cabinet while the 150mm feeder routes through a cable gland or aperture to the IPEX-I port on the wireless module inside. Updated March 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TX2400-JZLW-15 2.4GHz 5.0dBi cabinet antenna with 165mm rubber rod and 150mm IPEX-I extension feeder for industrial control cabinet\" cke-id=\"img31\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX2400-JZLW-15.png?v=1774953861\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\t\u003cthead\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\t\u003ctbody\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFrequency Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e2.4 – 2.5 GHz (WiFi 802.11b\/g\/n, Bluetooth, ZigBee, ISM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePeak Gain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e5.0 dBi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVSWR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: bold; color: #c0392b;\"\u003eTyp. 1.53 @ 2.4 GHz (spec: ≤ 2.0)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e50 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eIPEX-I (IPEX Gen 1 \/ U.FL compatible, gold-plated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAntenna Rod Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e165 mm (flexible rubber)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExtension Feeder Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e150 mm (customizable per order)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadome Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRubber (flexible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRadiation Pattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eOmnidirectional (vertical polarization)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMax Input Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e50 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003e-40 °C to +85 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eRoHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\t\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLast Updated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\t\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px;\"\u003eMarch 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\t\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003e165mm Rubber Rod + 150mm Feeder — Cabinet-Through Installation Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe TX2400-JZLW-15 is designed specifically for installations where the wireless module is inside a metal control cabinet and the antenna must be positioned outside for unobstructed 2.4GHz signal radiation. The 150mm extension feeder routes through a cable gland, conduit aperture, or panel cutout in the cabinet wall, while the 165mm flexible rubber rod mounts vertically on the exterior. This separation eliminates the severe RF shielding effect of metal enclosures, which can attenuate 2.4GHz signals by 20–40 dB when the antenna is placed inside. The flexible rubber rod allows bending for installations where vertical clearance is limited outside the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TX2400-JZLW-15 cabinet-through installation design 165mm rubber rod outside metal enclosure 150mm feeder routing\" cke-id=\"img32\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX2400-JZLW-15-3.png?v=1774953862\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eee; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #111; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eIPEX-I Connector — Direct Integration with WiFi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth Modules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe gold-plated IPEX-I (U.FL-compatible) connector at the end of the 150mm feeder mates directly with ESP32, nRF52840, CC2652, LoRa 2.4GHz, and other wireless modules with IPX-I antenna ports inside the control cabinet. The 150mm feeder length provides sufficient routing distance from the module's IPEX-I port to the cabinet wall aperture. Feeder length is customizable per order for cabinets requiring longer routing distances. Press-fit installation requires no soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eProfessional Test Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fbff; border: 1px solid #e1ecf7; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #1e3a8a; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eMeasured with a vector network analyzer (Agilent E5071C equivalent): VSWR = \u003cstrong\u003e1.53 @ 2.4 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e. Return loss ≈ 14 dB at the measured frequency point, indicating approximately 4% of input power is reflected at the antenna port — within acceptable limits for 2.4GHz IoT applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TX2400-JZLW-15 VSWR test chart 2.4GHz cabinet antenna measured with Agilent network analyzer VSWR 1.53\" cke-id=\"img33\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX2400-JZLW-15-1.png?v=1774953861\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8fbff; border: 1px solid #e1ecf7; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"TX2400-JZLW-15 radiation pattern test chart 2.4GHz 5.0dBi cabinet antenna omnidirectional\" cke-id=\"img34\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX2400-JZLW-15-2.png?v=1774953861\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e@media (max-width: 600px) {\n        .apps-grid-item { flex: 1 1 100% !important; max-width: 100% !important; }\n      }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\" style=\"flex: 1 1 22%; max-width: 25%; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIndustrial Control Cabinets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eSmart control cabinets, distribution boxes, and electrical enclosures where the wireless module is inside a metal housing and the antenna must be routed outside through a cable gland or panel aperture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\" style=\"flex: 1 1 22%; max-width: 25%; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eIoT Gateways \u0026amp; Smart Security\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eIoT gateways, smart hotel management systems, property security nodes, and chain company wireless infrastructure where the gateway is in a metal enclosure and requires external antenna placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\" style=\"flex: 1 1 22%; max-width: 25%; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eWiFi \u0026amp; ZigBee Module Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eESP32, nRF52840, CC2652, and LoRa 2.4GHz modules with IPEX-I ports installed inside metal enclosures, requiring a high-gain external antenna connected via the 150mm feeder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"apps-grid-item\" style=\"flex: 1 1 22%; max-width: 25%; box-sizing: border-box; border: 1px solid #f0f0f0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 15px; background: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #0056b3;\"\u003eBuilding Automation \u0026amp; Smart Metering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilding automation controllers, smart energy meters, and industrial monitoring systems in metal DIN-rail enclosures where 2.4GHz wireless connectivity requires external antenna routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #111; border-bottom: 2px solid #eee; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 25px;\"\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cdebyte.com\/pdf-down.aspx?id=1264\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 25px; background-color: #0056b3; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e📄 Download Datasheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\u003csection style=\"border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #111; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Why does this antenna use a feeder cable instead of a direct-mount connector?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: The TX2400-JZLW-15 is designed for installations where the wireless module is inside a metal control cabinet. Metal enclosures attenuate 2.4GHz signals by 20–40 dB, making wireless communication unreliable when the antenna is inside. The 150mm feeder routes through a cable gland or panel aperture, allowing the 165mm rubber rod to be mounted outside the cabinet for unobstructed signal radiation while the IPEX-I connector mates with the module inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Which wireless modules is the TX2400-JZLW-15 compatible with?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: The IPEX-I (U.FL Gen 1) connector is compatible with any 2.4GHz wireless module featuring an IPEX-I antenna socket, including ESP32, ESP8266, nRF52840, CC2652, LoRa 2.4GHz modules, and Ebyte E18\/E72\/E104 series. Confirm your module uses IPEX-I (Gen 1) rather than IPEX-4 (MHF4) before ordering, as the two connector generations are not interchangeable despite similar appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: The measured VSWR is 1.53 at 2.4GHz — does this affect performance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: A VSWR of 1.53 corresponds to a return loss of approximately 14 dB, meaning about 4% of transmitted power is reflected at the antenna port. For 2.4GHz IoT applications (WiFi, ZigBee, Bluetooth), this level of mismatch has a negligible impact on communication range — less than 0.2 dB of effective gain reduction. The VSWR improves toward the center of the band (2.45GHz), making the antenna well-suited for WiFi channels 1–13 and Bluetooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: Can the 150mm feeder length be customized?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The standard feeder length is 150mm, but custom lengths are available per order for cabinets requiring longer routing distances. Note that at 2.4GHz, each additional 100mm of feeder cable adds approximately 0.3–0.5 dB of insertion loss. For feeder lengths exceeding 400mm, consider using a lower-loss cable type to minimize signal attenuation between the module and the antenna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 15px; background: #fafafa; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eQ: How should the antenna rod be mounted on the outside of the cabinet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"color: #555; margin: 0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eA: Route the 150mm feeder through a cable gland (PG7 or M12 size recommended) or a panel aperture in the cabinet wall. Mount the rubber rod vertically on the exterior surface using the antenna's base or a bracket. Keep the rod at least 50mm away from the metal cabinet surface to minimize ground plane detuning effects. The flexible rubber rod can be bent if vertical clearance is limited, though bending will alter the radiation pattern from omnidirectional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"cdsenet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45301876031590,"sku":"TX2400-JZLW-15","price":1.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/9918\/9350\/files\/TX2400-JZLW-15-_1_800x800_v2_f1147790-41a1-4734-ab4b-7e1667ac3e45.jpg?v=1773986394","url":"https:\/\/cdsenet.store\/products\/tx2400-jzlw-15-2-4ghz-5dbi-cabinet-antenna-ipex-i-feeder","provider":"CDSENET, Built for the Wireless World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}