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Hardware Installation Guide 

 

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FCC Class B Notice 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 
 

Note 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one or more of the following measures: 
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. 
 

Modifications 

Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by Firetide, Inc. may void the authority granted 
to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment. 
 

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 

The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm 
from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or 
transmitter. OEM Integrators, end-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation 
instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for HotPoint 1500R

Page 1: ...HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router i Hardware Installation Guide HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router wireless in stant n etworks...

Page 2: ...less Mesh Router Part No xxxxx Rev A Requires Part Number Copyright Notice 2003 2004 Firetide Inc All rights reserved Trademarks Firetide the Firetide logo Wireless Instant Networks HotPoint are trade...

Page 3: ...ILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO TO THAT EXTENT THIS LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU In no event will Firetide b...

Page 4: ...ser to the presence of important operating maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the 1500R Failing to comply with this instruction may result in a hazard Caution Risk o...

Page 5: ...windy days MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND MASTS ARE SECURELY GROUNDED AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHTNING ARRESTORS This will help prevent fire damage or human injury in case of ligh...

Page 6: ...E PLANNING 3 REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 4 STAGING CONSIDERATIONS 4 MOUNTING THE ANTENNA 5 MOUNTING GUIDELINES 5 WALL MOUNTING 6 POLE MOUNTING 6 MOUNTING THE ENCLOSURE 8 MOUNTING GUIDELINES 8 WALL MOU...

Page 7: ...2 4GHz spectrum where the 5GHz is not permitted for use in the outdoor environment The HotPoint 1500R also provides two weatherproof Ethernet ports for provisioning Ethernet instantly without the need...

Page 8: ...and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation Unpacking The HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router package contains the following items If you are missing any of these items con...

Page 9: ...e a safe installation of the HotPoint 1500R follow the appropriate electrical and building codes like the National Electrical Code NEC country codes or local building codes Having proper antenna place...

Page 10: ...oor Wireless Mesh Router Pre assemble antenna HotPoint 1500R and devices to metal pole and antenna stand and then connect relocate the entire stand to a roof top Often many times it is easier to insta...

Page 11: ...required the connector requires a 50 ohm RP TNC Reverse Polarity TNC cable Mounting Guidelines For best results the mounting location should enable maximum performance of the antenna Note Do not moun...

Page 12: ...he HotPoint 1500R enclosure 2 Clamp the antenna securely to the pole using the two U bolts provided 3 Connect the end of the coaxial cable from the antenna connector at the bottom of the HotPoint 1500...

Page 13: ...HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 3 HotPoint 1500R Antenna Assembly A6 Alumiunm A6 Aluminum ElasticWasher M6 1 0P Nut Supporting pole not included A6UScrew Elsatic washer Crisscross screw...

Page 14: ...until you can determine the ideal location for permanent mounting The location must allow for a solid connection to earth ground Be sure the earth ground wire or strap does not obstruct access to the...

Page 15: ...s Mesh Router 3 Pole Mounting 1 Attached the angled mounting bracket to the rear of the enclosure as shown 2 Position the unit against the pole and clamp it securely in place using the rear U brackets...

Page 16: ...only if the rain gutter or other conductive material is connected to earth ground In order to have proper earth ground the understanding the soil is very important If your soil is rocky or sandy driv...

Page 17: ...HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 3...

Page 18: ...le to power two peripheral devices connected to the HotPoint 1500R Ethernet ports Note It is important to mount the Power Aggregator box with the Firetide logo upright Not doing so may cause confusion...

Page 19: ...r surveillance cameras Use of these ports is optional Note Do not daisy chain PoE devices You must be aware of distances and lower voltages when providing Power over Ethernet PoE Lower voltage Access...

Page 20: ...t utilizing the weatherproof cap will make it very difficult to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the 1500R Battery Backup The HotPoint 1500R provides the ability to utilize battery backup to supply...

Page 21: ...HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 3 Solar Powered The Hotpoint 1500R has the ability to provide solar and the following diagram displays this option 12V Batt...

Page 22: ...mer and for access to our support materials Dealer Provided Technical Support and Warranty Services If you need additional technical assistance that is not available on our web site please don t hesit...

Page 23: ...5 PoE Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc 6 RXD RX Data 10 100BaseT 7 PoE Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc 8 PoE Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc DC Power Connector The following diagram describes the pinout for the DC conn...

Page 24: ...s equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by on...

Page 25: ...ncryption Radio TX Power Maximum 100MW Certified Regions of Operation o United States o Canada o Japan o UK ETSI o Singapore o South Korea Network ports Two weatherized Auto sensing 10 100 Ethernet po...

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