Fortress Technologies ecure Wireless Access Bridge

Fortress Wireless Access Bridge: Installation

WARNING: The

Bridge contains a

3V (7 year) lithium bat-

tery for time-keeping

purposes. It is not in-

tended to be operator-

or user-replaceable. To

avoid risk of personal

injury (and voiding of

the Bridge’s warranty),

refer all hardware ser-

vicing to Fortress Tech-

nical Support. There is a

risk of explosion if the bat-

tery is replaced by an in-

correct type. Dispose of

used batteries according

to the new battery dis-

posal instructions.

General: This equipment must be installed by qualified

service personnel according to the applicable installation

codes. Do not locate the Bridge or antennas near power

lines or power circuits. When installing an external antenna,

take extreme care not to come into contact with such

circuits as they can cause serious injury or death. Avoid

metal ladders wherever possible. For proper installation

and grounding, refer to national and/or local codes

(WSNFPA 70 or, Canadian Electrical Code 54).

Indoor/Outdoor Siting: The Secure Wireless Access Bridge,

with or without externally sited antennas, is intended only

for installation in Environment A as defined in IEEE

802.3.af. All interconnected equipment connected to the

indoor/outdoor Bridge must be contained within the same

building, including the interconnected equipment's

associated LAN connections.

In outdoor environments, the Secure Wireless Access

Bridge shall be mounted on a wall, pole, mast or tower

using the included mounting bracket. When mounted

outside, the Bridge’s Front Panel Cover Plate (included)

provides the necessary water and dust resistance to

environmentally protect the unit. In addition, the three Front

Panel Cover Plate thumbscrews must be hand-tightened

(taking care not to over-tighten) to prevent the operator-

access area (USB, Console, Ethernet ports, and power

inlets) from being exposed. The Bridge should not be used

outside a home, school, or other public area where the

general population has access to it.

When sited inside, the unit is powered within SELV low

voltage safety limits with 48VDC PoE or 48VDC external

power. The included front-panel cover plate is not required

for indoor installations.

Ambient Temperature: The temperature of the environment

in which the Bridge operates should not exceed the

maximum (122º F/50º C) or drop below the minimum

(14º F/-10º C) operating temperatures.

WARNING: To

avoid the risk of

severe electrical shock,

never remove the cov-

er, an exterior panel, or

any other part of the

Bridges’s chassis. There

are no user-serviceable

parts inside. Refer all

hardware servicing to

Fortress Technical Sup-

port.

Powering: For external environments, the Bridge WAN

(PoE-PD) port must be PoE powered with the included

EBU101-01 adapter (or equivalent). The PoE adapter must

derive power from the included Fortress AC-to-48V DC (70

Watt) power source to meet the safety isolation

requirements defined in UL 60950. The PoE adaptor is

designed for indoor use only. Never mount the power

injector outside with the Secure Wireless Access Bridge.

For internal environments, the Bridge can be 1) direct

adapter, 2) PoE powered over the WAN port with the

included EBU101-01 POE adapter (or equivalent), or 3)