ExtendAir® eMIMO™ Digital Microwave Radios
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2014-01-07
The accessory kit contains the following items:
Weather-seal tape (required for the RF connectors and coaxial cables on the
rc models)
Grounding hardware (screws and washers)
Generally, a link installation requires items that are sold separately:
Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) Injector (802.3af compliant or 802.3at
compatible)
PoE surge protectors
Antenna (rc models)
Outdoor-rated CAT5e or CAT6 cable.
For Ethernet connections, a maximum length of 100m applies to total length of
cable between the radio terminal and the first network-aware connection, such as
a switch or router. For the PoE connection, it should be straight wired Ethernet
between the PoE injector and the radio.
Getting Started
It is strongly advised to configure the radio system prior to physical installation.
This step minimizes total installation time and aids troubleshooting that may be
required during commissioning.
CAUTION:
For the rc models, the RF connection must be properly
terminated into a 50-Ohm load (termination or attenuator) at all times. If
this is not performed, the radio may be damaged by simply applying
power if the transmitter is enabled. Also, there are human safety factors
to consider regarding potentially harmful RF radiation. Alternatively,
cable the port to the antenna system or back-to-back with the other
terminal with at least 60dB of total attenuation between the terminals.
The radio requires a DC power source with proper output voltage and current-
handling capacity, in accordance with the radio specifications. The DC power is
delivered by a Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) injector that is connected with a
straight-wired CAT5e or CAT6 cable. This is accomplished through the use of a
802.3af compliant or 802.3at compatible PoE.
CAUTION:
It is critical that only 802.3af or 802.3at PoE solutions are
used with the radio. Do not mix solutions from other Exalt products.
It is strongly recommended that the AC mains supply or DC supply be fused or
on a separate breaker to ensure against over-voltage and/or over-current and
provide protection to the radio electronics and other devices connected to the
same supply. Because mains power supplies are subject to significant spikes or
variation, power conditioning is recommended. An Uninterruptible Power
Note:
Exalt eMIMO radios are configured with the transmitters
disabled at manufacture. Radios can be powered-up on receipt.
However, if the transmitter is enabled, the following caution applies.
