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Chapter 2 Mounting Instructions

Mounting the Access Point

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Caution A readily accessible service disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring. The disconnect device must open all of the phase conductors.

2.You must protect any AC power plugs and AC receptacles from water and other outdoor elements. You can accomplished by using a UL Listed waterproofing enclosure suitable for covering the AC receptacle and AC power plug that supplies power to the unit as described in Article 406 of the NEC.

3.When you install the access point outdoors or in a wet or damp location, the AC branch circuit that powers the access point should be provided with ground fault protection (GFCI), as required by Article 210 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Warning Be very careful when connecting the streetlight adapter to Category 3 pole-top power. If you are not careful, you may electrocute yourself or fall. Statement 363

Note For additional important safety instructions for AC power cords, refer to the AC Power Cords for Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Points document that shipped with your AC power cords.

To install an access point on a light pole, follow these steps:

Step 1 When using the streetlight power tap adapter (AIR-PWR-ST-LT-TAP=), ensure that the access point is mounted within 3 ft (1m) of the outdoor light control. For mounting instructions, refer to the “Mounting the Access Point on a Pole” section on page 2-17.

Step 2 Refer to Figure 2-11. The streetlight power tap adapter uses a 3-pronged UL773 twist-lock adapter that is placed between the outdoor light control and its fixture. The UL773 twist-lock adapter is designed to be used with UL773 listed outdoor light controls operating at 100-to 240-VAC, 50/60 Hz.

Step 3 Disconnect the outdoor light control from its fixture.

Step 4 Verify that the voltage available at the fixture is between 100 and 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. Step 5 Turn off power to the fixture at the designated circuits.

Caution For your safety, when installing the streetlight power tap adapter to the access point AC power connector, always connect the access point end of the cable FIRST. When removing the streetlight power tap adapter, always disconnect the access point end of the cable LAST.

Warning Use the captive connector cap on the unused mil spec connector to prevent water intrusion and possible safety hazards. Statement 362

Step 6 Move the protective cap from the 5-pin AC power connector to the 12-pin Ethernet connector because the Ethernet connector is not used in light pole deployments.

Note Ensure that your antennas are connected to the access point before you apply power to the access point.

Cisco Aironet 1500 Series Outdoor Mesh Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

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1500 Series specifications

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