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Tropos Mobile Mesh Router Installation Guide Models 4310-XA and 4319-XA

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Approved Antenna Configurations and 

Attenuation Settings

This chapter lists approved antenna configurations and attenuation settings:

„

“2.4 GHz Antenna” 

on page 16 

„

“4.9 GHz Antenna” 

on page 17

2.4 GHz Antenna

The information in this section applies to the Tropos 4310-XA mobile.

Table 10

 lists antenna configurations.

Note

CANADA ONLY: 

This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in 

Table 10

, and 

having a maximum gain of 12dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 12dBi are 
strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

Note

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen 
that the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful 
communication.

Table 10  802.11b/g Antenna Configurations (2400-2483 MHz)

Antenna

Ordering 
Number

Measured 
Cond. Avg. 
Power (dBm)

Tx 
Attenuation 
Software 
Setting (dB)

Approximate 
EIRP (dBm)

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted (with cable)

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted (without 
cable)

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted (MAG-
mount)

AN074090
AN074091
AN074095

28.6

0

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Summary of Contents for 43103000X

Page 1: ...Tropos Networks Mesh Router Installation Guide Models 4310 XA and 4319 XA Part No 200483 00 Rev A0 2013_03_21 ABB 555 Del Rey Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www abb com tropos 408 331 6800 ...

Page 2: ... radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television...

Page 3: ...n 6 Installation Accessories 6 Selecting Router Locations 6 Antenna Options 7 Selecting Antenna Locations 7 Cable Connections and Power 7 Install the Router 9 Mount the Router 9 Connect Power 9 Connect the CPE 11 Connect the Antenna 11 Front Panel LED 12 Service Instructions 12 2 Product Specifications 13 3 Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings 16 2 4 GHz Antenna 16 4 9 GHz Ante...

Page 4: ...in extremely harsh environments They are IP 67 rated for outdoor installation and offer greater shock and vibration resistance than the standard Tropos Mobile Mesh Routers the Tropos 4310 and Tropos 4319 This document contains installation instructions for the following products Tropos 4310 XA Router Tropos 4319 XA Router Public Safety Tropos 4310 XA Router The Tropos 4310 XA router for the FCC re...

Page 5: ... services as defined under section 90 523 are eligible to hold an FCC license for systems operating in the 4940 4990 MHz band All of the requirements and conditions set forth in that section also govern authorizations in the 4940 4990 MHz band 4 9 GHz band licensees may enter into sharing agreements or other arrangements for use of the spectrum with entities that do not meet these eligibility requ...

Page 6: ...ower cable with LEMO connector Antennas and antenna cables Selecting Router Locations Tropos routers are radio devices and as such they are susceptible to common causes of interference that can reduce throughput and range Follow these general guidelines when selecting an installation location Install the router away from other possible sources of WLAN interference at 2 4 GHz or 4 9 GHz Choose a mo...

Page 7: ... an antenna connected directly to the router or they can be mounted inside the vehicle with an antenna mounted outside the vehicle If possible the router should be mounted outside the vehicle as this eliminates the need for the use of coaxial cable between the router and antenna Use of coaxial cable introduces losses in the system which reduces the effective transmit power If an omnidirectional an...

Page 8: ...o right they are Power LEMO size 1k 1 circular push pull fixed receptacle 3 pole female CPE Ethernet 4 pole circular M 12 D coded female Status LED Antenna N type male The router is designed to be used with negative ground systems such as motor vehicle power There is no internal battery back up so the vehicle must be powered for the router to operate Note The router requires quality shielded CAT5 ...

Page 9: ...4 Connect the Antenna Mount the Router The Tropos 4310 XA and 4319 XA routers have a metal mounting bracket attached for mounting the router to most types of surfaces As shown in Figure 3 the mounting bracket has two holes for fasteners These holes are 8 85 224 79mm apart on centers Use 3 8 or 10mm fasteners appropriate to the material on which the router is being mounted FIGURE 3 Router Mounting ...

Page 10: ...l fixed receptacle 3 pole female LEMO part number EGG 1k 303 CLL The installer is responsible for providing the power cable that connects to the router s power receptacle The correct LEMO part for the mating connector is FGG 1k 303 CLA Figure 4 and Table 3 show the pin assignments for the DC power connector Updated figure needed FIGURE 4 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connector TABLE 3 Pin Assig...

Page 11: ...re needed FIGURE 5 Pin Assignments for the DC Power Connector Connect the Antenna Connect the antenna to the N type connector on the router Either connect an antenna directly to the N connector requires that the router be mounted outside of the vehicle or use low loss coaxial cable to connect the router to an antenna mounted outside of the vehicle Always use the shortest length of cable possible A...

Page 12: ...XA 12 Front Panel LED Table 5 lists the front panel LED states Pin 9 is used for the Remote Indicator Service Instructions on page 12 Service Instructions There are no user servicable items in the router Table 5 LED States LED Color Network State Red Not connected Green Connected ...

Page 13: ...tions Certifications Table 6 Physical Specifications Specification Value Physical Dimensions with mounting brackets Inches Height 3 2 Width 9 9 Depth 7 2 Centimeters Height 8 1 Width 25 0 Depth 18 25 Weight lbs maximum 3 0 includes all brackets Kg maximum 1 3 Temperature Min Operating Range Min 40o C Max 70o C Storage Range Min 40o C Max 85o C Shock and Vibration Operational MIL STO 202E ETSI 30 1...

Page 14: ...2400 to 2483 MHz ISM Band CH 1 11 FCC Part 15 Modulation 802 11 g n OFDM 64 QAM 16 QAm QPSK BPSK 802 11 b Rx Sensitivity 100dBm 1 Mbps 94dBm 6 Mbps 76dBm 54 Mbps 802 11a Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802 11a Wi Fi Frequency Range 4940 4990 MHz Public Safety FCC Part 90 Modulation OFDM 64 QAH 16 QAM Rx Sensitivity 94dBm 6 Mbps 76dBm 54 Mbps RF Interface Antennas External Lightning Protection 0 5...

Page 15: ...ue DC 11 55 VDC 8W typical Polarity protected ESD Protection EN61000 4 2 Level 2 ESD Immunity EN61000 4 5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Fuse Automotive mini blade 32 VDC 7 5A Table 9 Certifications Certifications CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Class B 4310 XA Industry Canada RSS210 4310 XA UL 60950 1 EN 60950 IEC 950 FCC CFR 47 Part 90 4310 XA ...

Page 16: ...gain of 12dBi Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 12dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms Note To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP is not more than that permitted for successful communication Table...

Page 17: ...90 MHz band All of the requirements and conditions set forth in that section also govern authorizations in the 4940 4990 MHz band 4 9 GHz band licensees may enter into sharing agreements or other arrangements for use of the spectrum with entities that do not meet these eligibility requirements However all applications in the band are limited to operations in support of public safety Note To reduce...

Page 18: ... it is necessary to adjust the transmit power attenuation to provide the correct power level for the router Use the following formulas to compute the required attenuation level Gain dBi Antenna Gain dBi Cable Loss dB 802 11b g 802 11a Tx Antenna Setting dB 0 Gain 7 if Gain 7 dBi if Gain 7dBi Tx Antenna Setting dB 4 Gain 5 if Gain 9 dBi if Gain 9 dBi ...

Page 19: ...Tropos 4310 XA Mobile Mesh Router variable power N connectors 43193010X Tropos 4319 XA Mobile Mesh Router variable power N connectors RC009100 Right angle N connector adapter male female AN074090 One vehicle mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna and cable kit 2400 2500 MHz AN074091 One vehicle magnetic mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna and cable kit 2400 2500 MHz AN074095 One vehicle mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna c...

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