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A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide 

TPS13-002_rev1.0 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-7 Clamping A8Ein unit

 

Figure 2-8 Secure the unit

 

Summary of Contents for A8N SERIES

Page 1: ...Altai Technologies Ltd All rights reserved ALTAI A8N SERIES SUPER WIFI BASE STATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Version 1 0 Date September 2013 ...

Page 2: ...ltaitechnologies com Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 3 This device should not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other ...

Page 3: ...onsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Warning The user is advised to keep away from the...

Page 4: ... A8N 2 4GHZ ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTION 14 4 1 Introduction 14 4 2 Mounting of A8n 2 4GHz Panel antenna 14 4 3 Cable connection from A8n to 2 4GHz panel antenna 15 5 RF CABLES CONNECTION AND MOUNTING OF 5GHZ RADIO ANTENNA 17 6 WEATHERPROOFING A8N SERIES RADIO ANTENNA 18 6 1 Introduction 18 6 2 Connecting RF Cables 21 6 3 Weatherproofing on A8n 2 4GHz Radio Antenna Ports 21 6 4 Weatherproofing A8n...

Page 5: ... beam 2 4GHz 19dBi antenna array for 80 degree sector coverage 3 A8in integrated base station 14dBi antennas and RF cabling optimized for long range 360 degree access coverage It is assumed in this document that a site survey has been performed before the site installation The appropriate antenna pole and BTS locations have been selected It is a good practice to have a document consists of a map a...

Page 6: ...ghts reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 2 1 Back View of A8 Ein Figure 2 2 Bottom View of A8 Ein 2 2 A8 Ein Base Station Mounting Kit A Main mounting module B Mounting back plate ...

Page 7: ...e at the desired height and tighten all 4 screws to fix its position Figure 2 5 The mounting kit must be installed with the key hole pointing down Figure 2 6 Clamp the A8Ein unit to the mounting kit as shown in Figure 2 7 and make sure the mounting screw is locked in the key hole Screw in 4 locking screw to secure A8Ein with the mounting kit Figure 2 8 Adjust A8Ein tilting by relaxing the pair of ...

Page 8: ...i Technologies Ltd All rights reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 2 4 Mounting kit assembly Figure 2 5 Mounting kit assembly Figure 2 6 Key hole direction ...

Page 9: ...Altai Technologies Ltd All rights reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 2 7 Clamping A8Ein unit Figure 2 8 Secure the unit ...

Page 10: ...Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 2 9 Antenna Mounted on Pole 3 A8n and A8in Base Station Mounting Mounting for A8n and A8in are the same Figure 10 shows the back view of A8in A8n has the same mounting screw Tilting Screws ...

Page 11: ...8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 3 1 Back View of A8in 3 1 A8n and A8in Base Station Mounting Kit A Mounting back plate B Main mounting module C 4x mounting screws and nuts D 4x locking screws and nuts ...

Page 12: ...Mount the kit to the pole at the desired height and tighten all 4 screws to fix its position Figure 3 4 3 The mounting kit must be installed with the key hole pointing direction Figure 3 5 4 Clamp the unit to the mounting kit as shown in Figure 3 6 and make sure the mounting screw is locked in the key hole 5 Screw in 4 locking screw to secure A8in with the mounting kit Figure 3 6 6 The mounting ki...

Page 13: ...d All rights reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 3 4 Completion of Mounting Kit Figure 3 5 mounting screw locking direction Figure 3 6 Clamping and secure the unit on pole ...

Page 14: ...At the top of A8n there are 8 N female RF connector marked with 1 8 They are grouped to 4 groups to connect to 4 external 2 4GHz panel antenna 3 It is recommended to seal the A8n series RF ports with weatherproof materials to prevent water leakage Figure 4 1 Top of A8n 8 N female RF port for external 2 4GHz panel antenna connection 4 2 Mounting of A8n 2 4GHz Panel antenna Mount the 2 4GHz radio an...

Page 15: ...st connect to the same panel antenna The same for ports 3 4 5 6 and 7 8 which each pairs must connect to the same panel antenna It is recommended to connect the A8n port to antenna port according Figure 4 5 mapping It is recommended to seal the A8n series 2 4GHz antenna RF ports with weatherproof materials to get the best performance according to the procedure in chapter 6 of this document Figure ...

Page 16: ...ai Technologies Ltd All rights reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Figure 4 4 RF cable connection from panel antenna Figure 4 5 Antenna port to A8n port mapping ...

Page 17: ...z Radio Antenna 1 The standard A8n series 5GHz antenna has two RF ports 2 Connect RF cables from the A8n series 5GHz antenna RF ports which marked a0 and a1 next to the RF ports 3 It is recommended to seal the A8n series 5GHz antenna RF ports with weatherproof materials to get the best performance according to the procedure in chapter 6 of this document Figure 5 1 5GHz a0 a1 antenna RF ports ...

Page 18: ...s are supposed to be weatherproof but if left exposed to weather conditions they will tarnish and start to look rather ugly in a short time A good taping job will also prevent the RF cable connectors from loosening up which is a common occurrence for RF cables exposed to vibration and strong winds We recommend the following sealing materials for weatherproofing the antenna connectors 1 High qualit...

Page 19: ...f a layer of electrical tape We recommend the Andrew Corporation butyl rubber tape for this purpose Installation Tips A few general rules about weatherproofing RF ports 1 Always apply tape at temperature above 32 degrees F to ensure adhesion When working in cold weather always protect your tape rolls by storing it under your coat and next to your body to keep tape flexible If the tape cannot stret...

Page 20: ...rlap about 50 of the width of the tape This will provide the same effect as shingles on a house The water will run down across the joints without going into the joints In order to properly weatherproof of the BTS radio antenna ports they must be prepared before the installation 1 Cut the butyl rubber tape into 1 5 5mm by 4 100mm strips 2 Wrap a strip of butyl rubber tape around the base of each an...

Page 21: ...rnal seals and surface contacts are made If a torque wrench is not available first tighten the connector to finger tight then tighten it with a wrench for an additional to turn from the finger tight position 5 Weatherproof the A8n series antenna ports 6 3 Weatherproofing on A8n 2 4GHz Radio Antenna Ports 1 Start wrapping a layer of electrical tape from 1 4 6mm above the edge of the RF cable connec...

Page 22: ...therproofing A8n series 5GHz Antenna RF Ports 1 Start wrapping a layer of electrical tape from 1 4 6mm above the edge of the RF cable connector Overlap the tape to half width The tape should cover the RF cable connector body and extend 1 25mm above the cable connector clamping nut The tape can be applied in one or more strips if necessary A strip can be coiled onto an applicator such as a pencil A...

Page 23: ...required a third layer 7 Recommendation on Installation Pole 7 1 Antenna Pole Height and Size The antenna should be mounted at least 1 meter above any obstacle in front Hence the height of the pole depends on the situation In the situation shown below the pole should be at least 2 to 3 meters to avoid any obstacle The mounting kit can mount the pole with diameter from 1 5 inches to 3 inches Remark...

Page 24: ...w them or consult standards such as National Electric Code The grounding screw is located at the bottom of A8n series as showed in figure 30 Use 10 AWG wire with corrosion resistant connectors for connecting to one or more approved grounding rods or building s earthling network Earth to ground resistance should not be more than 10ohms 1 Loose the grounding screw of A8n series 2 Attach a length 10 ...

Page 25: ...Altai Technologies Ltd All rights reserved A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 ...

Page 26: ...n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 Cat 5e or cat 6 Ethernet cable are recommended Maximum cable length between PoE adapter and A8n is 100m The end of cable RJ 45 modular jack pins are numbered 1 through 8 as shown ...

Page 27: ...tallation Guide TPS13 002_rev1 0 The assignments of wire pairs to plug and jack pins are as follows Pin Pair wire Color 1 2 white orange 2 2 orange 3 3 white green 4 1 blue 5 1 white blue 6 3 green 7 4 white brown 8 4 brown Table 8 1 Assignments of wire pairs 9 Lightning Protection ...

Page 28: ... discharge may enter or leave earth without passing through and damaging personnel equipment or the buildings It does not prevent lightning from striking but provides a means for controlling it and prevents damage by providing a low resistance path for discharge of the lightning energy A typical lightning protection system for A8n series base station is shown in Figure 24 It consists of 5 parts Li...

Page 29: ...uctor A ground conductor is a metal strip or rod usually made of copper or similar conductive metal linking the lightning rod to the earth The prime purpose of the ground conductor is to conduct lightning current from the lightning rod to the earth termination It also provides connection to a metal grounding plate so that the equipment under protection can be connected to at the shortest distance ...

Page 30: ... is connected to an earth termination via a ground cable 4 Earth Termination An earth termination is a metal grounding bar which is planted into the earth for conducting and dispersing lightning current from the ground conductor to earth The ground conductor is connected to this grounding bar at one end The mounting post or tower should have its own grounding bar The size of metal grounding bar sh...

Page 31: ...must be provided by local electricians and must be maintained and checked periodically in accordance with local regulations Altai does not provide any warranties as to the effectiveness of the suggested measures The implementation of the suggested measures is at the customer s own discretion Under no circumstances will Altai be liable for any consequences resulting from the implementation or lack ...

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