Proxim manual Outdoor Hardware Placement, Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation

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Outdoor Hardware Placement

Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation

The electronics (power supply and radio) are designed for indoor mounting and operation. The ideal location must satisfy the following requirements:

The location provides a connection to a grounding type AC wall outlet (100-240 VAC), using the standard power cord supplied with the unit. (Alternative power can be provided through Power over Ethernet.)

The ground of the AC wall outlet must be connected to the same grounding system as the surge arrestor and antenna mast (see “Grounding System” on page 19).

The location must allow for easy disconnection of the radio hardware from the AC wall outlet.

The location provides a connection to the network backbone (an Ethernet LAN cable that is connected to a hub, bridge, or directly into a patch panel)

The location is as close as possible to the point at which the antenna cable is to enter the building (see “Placement of the Surge Arrestor” on page 13).

The ideal location has a temperature of 0–55º C and a maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) of 95%.

CAUTION! The radio hardware, the surge arrestor, and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding system.

Outdoor Hardware Placement

The 2454-R and the 5054-R are designed for outdoor mounting and operation.

To make optimal use of the units, you must find a suitable location for the hardware. The radio range largely depends upon the position of the antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following requirements, before mounting the hardware.

The location must allow easy disconnection of the unit from the power outlet if necessary.

The radio units must not be covered, and air must be able to flow freely around it.

The radio units must be kept away from vibration and excessive heat, and must be kept free from dust buildup.

The installation must conform to local regulations at all times.

The location provides a connection to the network backbone (an Ethernet LAN cable that is connected to a hub, bridge, or directly into a patch panel).

The location is as close as possible to the point at which the antenna cable or Ethernet cable is to enter the building (see “Placement of the Surge Arrestor(s)” on page 13).

CAUTION! The radio hardware, the surge arrestors, and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding system.

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Contents Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Version Part Number 73082/1Copyright TrademarksTsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Contents Error! Bookmark not definedAbout This Book WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDEInstalling Hardware Configuration and ManagementHardware Specifications FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONABOUT THE TSUNAMI MP.11 PRODUCT FAMILY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGERChapter 1. Preparing for Installation INSTALLATION PROCESS OVERVIEWINDOOR LINK INSTALLATION SITE PREREQUISITESTsunami MP.11a Model 5054 Hardware Model 5054 Cable Setup for an Outdoor Antenna Tsunami MP.11 Antenna InstallationModel 2454-Rand Model 5054-RHardware Outdoor Hardware Placement Tsunami MP.11 Antenna InstallationSurge Arrestor Placement Cable SystemAntenna Cable Route OUTDOOR LINK INSTALLATION Placing the Antennaa.Neighboring buildings Mirror-glassbuildings Crowded parking lots Mounting the Antenna Antenna Mast RequirementsTripod Mount Wall Side MountConnecting the Antenna Cable Sealing the Cable ConnectorsGrounding the Antenna Aligning the AntennaAntenna Alignment Display Feature Antenna Alignment Commands Link TestAntenna Polarization set aad enable localBEFORE CLIMBING THE ROOF Antenna Cable RoutingChapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance DETERMINING THE OUTDOOR RANGERange = Maximum Range x Clearance Factor Maximum Range Clearance FactorThe distance between the antennas a DISTANCE ASSUMPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS ModelAssumptions ExpectationsModel 5054-R Model 2454-RAssumptions ExpectationsCalculating Received Signal Level and Link Budget is the transmitter output power in dBmCALCULATIONS RSL dBm = Pout - L1+ G1 + G2 - L2 - LpProcedure Tsunami MP.11 Antenna InstallationManagement manual Table 1. Examples of Minimum Antenna Cable LossTsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Table 2. Distance and Link BudgetChapter 3. Antenna Cabling System INTRODUCTIONCABLE COMPONENTS SELECTING THE CORRECT CONNECTOR TYPE USING A SURGE ARRESTOR Mechanical LayoutSpecifications Clamping voltage PoE,Data Connectors Cable typeDimensions Weight Operating Temperature Grounding VSWR and Insertion LossSupport and Warranty USA & Canada CustomersInternational Customers Search KnowledgebaseWARRANTY AND REPAIR Reported Problem Problem DescriptionTO BE FILLED OUT BY THE DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR TO BE FILLED OUT BY USER