— Application Guide
Lift & Elevator
4G Emergency Phone Antenna
AS1735.19-compliant 4G antenna kits for passenger lift emergency communication upgrades. PSTN is being decommissioned. Every lift in Australia must upgrade. We supply the antenna.
AS1735.19 requires 4G emergency communications in every passenger lift
Australian Standard AS1735.19 (based on EN81-28) mandates that all passenger lifts have a working emergency communication device. As the PSTN (landline) network is decommissioned by Telstra, 4G cellular is the mandated replacement pathway.
A 4G GSM gateway device is installed in the lift machine room. An external antenna — typically roof or external wall mounted — is required to achieve reliable 4G signal, particularly in steel-framed buildings or basement machine rooms.
D&G Lift Antenna Kit
A complete antenna solution for 4G GSM lift emergency phone installations. Individually tested before dispatch.
Wideband 4G/5G Outdoor Omni Antenna
700MHz–3.8GHz | IP67 | N Female | Wall or mast mount
Roof or external wall mounted. Covers all Telstra and Optus 4G bands. Suitable for machine room antenna installations requiring an outdoor unit.
Low-Loss Cable Assembly
Any length | SMA or N connectors | LMR200 or RG58
Cable run from machine room 4G gateway to external antenna. Custom cut to any length — no unnecessary joins. SMA or N connectors to match your GSM gateway.
Cable Entry & Weatherproofing
On request
Cable glands and weatherproofing for penetrations through roof or wall.
Why lift companies use D&G
Active industry supplier
D&G Antennas is an active antenna supplier to the vertical transport industry in Australia and New Zealand. We understand the application.
Custom cable lengths
Every machine room layout is different. We cut cable to exact length — no standard lengths, no waste, no performance-compromising joins.
2-week delivery
Standard items dispatch within 2 weeks. For large programmes, we discuss scheduling to ensure continuous supply.
Gateway-specific antenna guides
Detailed antenna and cable specifications matched to each major 4G lift emergency phone gateway used in Australia.
Pixel EM-4GE Antenna Guide
EM-4GE1/1L, EM-4GE2/1L, EM-4GE2/4L — Australian-made, AS1735.19 certified
2N EasyGate / Lift8 Antenna Guide
EasyGate IP+ and Lift8 — dual SIM, EN81-28, distributed by Elefone
Robustel EV8100 Antenna Guide
EV8100 — industrial -40°C to +70°C, VoLTE, dual SIM, used by LiftTech Australia
Frequently asked questions
What antenna connector does a 4G lift emergency phone gateway use?
All major 4G lift phone gateways used in Australia — including the Pixel EM-4GE series, 2N EasyGate IP+, Robustel EV8100, and Avire DCP — use a standard SMA Female, 50Ω external antenna port. D&G's DG900MB-HG omni antenna connects via an SMA Male to N Male pigtail (30 cm standard, custom lengths available).
Is an external antenna required for AS1735.19 compliance?
AS1735.19 and the underlying EN81-28 standard require the emergency communication system to be operational at all times with a minimum 3-hour battery backup. An external antenna is not mandated by the standard text, but is required in practice for reliable 4G signal in steel-framed buildings, basement machine rooms, and any installation where the stub antenna delivers marginal signal. A failed emergency call is a compliance breach.
What cable length do I need for a machine room antenna installation?
Machine room cable runs typically range from 5 to 15 metres — from the gateway in the machine room to an external antenna on the rooftop or external wall. D&G builds custom cable assemblies in any length using LMR200 (standard) or LMR400 (low-loss for runs over 10 m). Specify your SMA or N connector requirement at each end.
Can one antenna serve multiple lifts?
Yes, when using a multi-port gateway like the Pixel EM-4GE2/4L (4 lifts) or 2N Lift8 (up to 8 lifts), a single external antenna is connected to the gateway unit — not to each individual lift car. The gateway aggregates all lift emergency phones onto a single 4G cellular connection.
What's the difference between the Pixel EM-4GE1 and EM-4GE2?
The EM-4GE1/1L uses a single SIM card, while the EM-4GE2/1L uses dual SIM with automatic carrier failover between Telstra and Optus. The EM-4GE2/4L adds multi-port capability for up to 4 lifts per gateway unit. All models use the same SMA Female external antenna port and are AS1735.19 certified.
— Get a Quote
Procurement
Made Simple
Submit your requirements below. Our engineering team responds within 1 business day with pricing and lead times.
Why quote through Xtend?
D&G Antennas — OEM supplier to ADT, JCI, Cardtronics, and Elsema. Direct to your project.
Direct to the Manufacturer
D&G Antennas makes the product. Your quote goes to the source — not a distributor or call centre.
200–500 Units Is Our Normal
Strategic pricing at 50+ units. Volume orders are our standard business — we won't blink at your quantity.
Custom Assemblies to Spec
Non-catalogue cable runs, frequency-tuned antennas, custom connector types. Quoted against your system drawings.
1-Day Response
We supply ADT, JCI, and Cardtronics — we understand what a procurement deadline means. Response within 1 business day.
50+ Units
Strategic discount applies automatically at 50 units per line item. Account pricing available for ongoing procurement.