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AN-80i 

Installation Guidelines 

70-00073-01-08-b 

Proprietary Redline Communications © 2011

 

Page 

20

 of 58 

May 27, 2011 

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Link Budget Tool 

Identifying  potential  mounting  locations  will  determine  RF  path  and  link  distances.  The 
Link Budget Tool developed by Redline will calculate the expected link performance for a 
specified range based on the selection of RF channel, power gain, antenna height, etc. 
This is useful to determine if a proposed location is suitable for the intended application. 

 

Figure 6: Site Survey - Sample Link Budget Calculation 

Summary of Contents for RedCONNEX AN-80i

Page 1: ...70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 1 of 58 May 27 2011 AN 80i Advanced Broadband Wireless Infrastructure Solutions Installation Guidelines ...

Page 2: ...Support support rdlcom com Training training rdlcom com Document Control 70 00073 01 08 AN 80i_Installation_Guide 20110527a doc Disclaimer The statements configurations technical data and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable but are presented without express or implied warranty Additionally Redline makes no representations or warranties either expressed or impl...

Page 3: ...9 1 5 Deployment in the USA and Canada 10 2 Site Survey Information 14 2 1 Introduction 14 2 2 RF Interference 15 2 3 Path Profile 15 2 4 Overview 17 2 5 Customer Supplied Materials 18 2 6 Network Information 19 2 7 Link Budget Tool 20 3 Installation Procedures 21 3 1 Step 1 Mounting Kits 21 3 2 Step 2 RF Connections 31 3 3 Step 3 Ethernet Connections 34 3 4 Step 4 Installing the AN 80i 39 3 5 Ste...

Page 4: ... 13 2 Site Survey Information 14 2 1 Introduction 14 2 2 RF Interference 15 2 3 Path Profile 15 2 4 Overview 17 2 5 Customer Supplied Materials 18 2 6 Network Information 19 2 7 Link Budget Tool 20 3 Installation Procedures 21 3 1 Step 1 Mounting Kits 21 3 1 1 Lightweight Mounting Kit 21 Assembly Instructions 22 3 1 2 Heavy Duty Mounting Kit 24 Overview 24 Assembly Instructions 25 3 1 3 Stand Alon...

Page 5: ...onnections 45 3 4 7 Ethernet Cable Drip Loop 46 3 4 8 Basic Antenna Alignment 47 Azimuth Alignment 47 Elevation Alignment 47 Fine Alignment 47 3 5 Step 5 Install Indoor PoE Power Block 48 3 6 Step 6 Configure AN 80i 49 3 6 1 Pre Configure Test PC 49 3 6 2 AN 80i Connections and Power Up 49 3 6 3 AN 80i Startup and Configuration 49 3 6 4 Antenna Adjustment Using Web Alignment Tool 52 3 6 5 Antenna ...

Page 6: ...re 4 Site Survey Non Line of Sight Deployment 16 Figure 5 Installation Redline Supplied Components 17 Figure 6 Site Survey Sample Link Budget Calculation 20 Figure 7 Lightweight Antenna Mounting Bracket 21 Figure 8 Lightweight Mounting Bracket Assembled View 22 Figure 9 Lightweight Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing 23 Figure 10 Heavy Duty Antenna Bracket 24 Figure 11 Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket As...

Page 7: ... Mast Mounting Kit 44 Figure 34 Weatherproofing LP Ethernet Cable Entry Pt 1 45 Figure 35 Weatherproofing LP Ethernet Cable Entry Pt 2 45 Figure 36 Weatherproofing LP Ethernet Cable Entry Pt 3 45 Figure 37 Mounting Cable Drip Loop 46 Figure 38 Antenna Alignment Levelling Antenna Elevation Plane 47 Figure 39 Intro Indoor Power over Ethernet PoE Module AC Model 48 Figure 40 Web Login Screen 49 Figur...

Page 8: ...et interface cable connecting to the unit can be safely connected to the OUTPUT DATA POWER connector Connecting customer premises Ethernet equipment directly to the OUTPUT DATA POWER connector on the Power over Ethernet power adapter may damage customer equipment 2 Installation of the system must be contracted to a professional installer 3 Read this user manual and follow all operating and safety ...

Page 9: ...al and national codes for electrical grounding and safety Failure to meet safety requirements and or use of non standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment All outdoor wireless equipment is susceptible to lightning damage from a direct hit or induced current from a near strike A direct lightning strike may cause serious damage even if these guidelines ...

Page 10: ...MP 255 cm 101 in or more 5 4 PTP PMP 40 cm 16 in or more 5 8 PMP 20 cm 8 in or more PTP 310 cm 122 in or more To ensure compliance operation at closer than these distances is not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be collocated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 3 High power radars are allocated as primary users meaning they have priority of 5 250 5 350 MH...

Page 11: ...ng range restricted to 3 650 3 675 GHz When the FCC specific options key is installed the operator is not able to set an RF frequency that exceeds the allowed range of 3 650 3 675 GHz 4 The AN 80i transmit power settings must not exceed values stated in the AN 80i User Manual 5 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Redline Communications could void the user s authority to operate the ...

Page 12: ...FIELD W 076 37 48 N 39 05 23 5645 MHz 184 113 MD CLINTON W 076 57 43 N 38 45 32 5615 MHz 249 97 MI DETROIT W 083 30 54 N 42 06 40 5615 MHz 656 113 MN MINNEAPOLIS W 092 55 58 N 44 52 17 5610 MHz 1040 80 MO KANSAS CITY W 094 44 31 N 39 29 55 5605 MHz 1040 64 MO SAINT LOUIS W 090 29 21 N 38 48 20 5610 MHz 551 97 MS DESOTO COUNTY W 089 59 33 N 34 53 45 5610 MHz 371 113 NC CHARLOTTE W 080 53 06 N 35 21...

Page 13: ...l the BWA system installers Attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as is practical 6 AN 80i must be installed in compliance with relevant articles in National Electrical Code NEC and equivalent Canadian Code...

Page 14: ...by Redline Communications a world leader in design and production of Broadband Fixed Wireless BFW systems Figure 2 AN 80i System Components The AN 80i is a high performance high speed wireless Ethernet bridge for use in a commercial industrial business or government environment The system can operate with a 3 3 3 8 GHz 4 9 5 3 GHz 5 4 GHz or 5 8 GHz radio factory installed using a time division du...

Page 15: ...he same or adjacent RF channels RF interference may be caused by another wireless system operating on the same or adjacent RF channels A simple test may be performed using the AN 80i built in spectrum sweep feature to determine if a selected RF channel is generally free from interference This procedure is described in the configuration section of this manual 2 3 Path Profile The site survey should...

Page 16: ...y the location for installing the antenna May include blueprints and specify material list Height Mounting height for antenna Azimuth Horizontal aiming direction for the antenna magnetic or GPS compass Elevation angle Vertical aiming for antenna spirit level Expected RSSI Use the Link Budget tool to determine the expected receive signal strength indication RSSI The expected RSSI value can be deter...

Page 17: ...des mounting bracket with assembly hardware Fits 44 5 to 117 3 cm 1 75 to 4 62 in mast Includes 400 mm 16 in RF cable Stand alone mount includes adapter bracket with assembly hardware and clamps Fits 70 to 120 mm 2 75 to 4 75 in mast Includes 400 mm 16 in RF cable 6 Sector antennas flat panel 7 Subscriber antennas flat panel and parabolic 8 Line protection LP unit for Ethernet cable install where ...

Page 18: ...ons 3 Cat 5 Ethernet Cables Connect from PoE power adapter to core network 4 Cable Installation Materials Materials for securing cables to mast protecting cables from abrasion etc including suggested weatherproofing materials Scotch 2200 series of vinyl mastic rolls Scotch 130C linerless rubber splicing tape 3M Scotch super 88 electrical tape Rubber mastic putty or duct sealing putty 5 Radio Anten...

Page 19: ...our network system administrator for details Table 6 Network Parameters Setting Description IP Address IP address for the AN 80i management IP Subnet Mask IP subnet mask for the AN 80i management Default Gateway Address IP address of the default router gateway Flow Control Enable Enable disable 802 3x flow control Ethernet Mode Speed and duplex options SNMP Enable Enable disable SNMP and configure...

Page 20: ...cations will determine RF path and link distances The Link Budget Tool developed by Redline will calculate the expected link performance for a specified range based on the selection of RF channel power gain antenna height etc This is useful to determine if a proposed location is suitable for the intended application Figure 6 Site Survey Sample Link Budget Calculation ...

Page 21: ...ployment The arrows on the rear of the antenna indicate the polarization 3 1 1 Lightweight Mounting Kit The lightweight mounting kit general purpose adapter allows the AN 80i to be mounted on a mast pipe or flat surface This bracket can be used with Redline flat panel antennas that mount directly to the radio or with antennas that are mounted separately e g parabolic antenna Figure 7 Lightweight A...

Page 22: ...1 Assemble the lightweight mounting bracket 2 Attach the AN 80i directly to the antenna Use the same polarity for all AN 80i units on the link 3 Attach the assembled lightweight mounting bracket to the AN 80i Figure 8 Lightweight Mounting Bracket Assembled View Table 7 Lightweight Mounting Bracket Parts List The AN 80i 1 and antenna 3 are not included in the mounting bracket kit ...

Page 23: ...AN 80i Installation Guidelines 70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 23 of 58 May 27 2011 Figure 9 Lightweight Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing ...

Page 24: ...ay be used with 305 mm 1 ft or 600 mm 2 ft square antennas where the AN 80i is installed on towers or similar locations Figure 10 Heavy Duty Antenna Bracket The heavy duty installation kit 80i HD MNT includes 1 Heavy duty antenna mounting bracket with assembly hardware adjusts for 44 5 to 117 3 mm 1 75 to 4 62 in mast pipe assembly required 2 Adapter bracket to attach the AN 80i to the heavy duty ...

Page 25: ...semble the heavy duty mounting bracket 2 Attach the antenna directly to mounting bracket Use the same polarity for all AN 80i units on the link 3 Attach the AN 80i to the antenna bracket using the adapter bracket 8 Figure 11 Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket Assembled View Table 8 Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket Parts List AN 80i and PoE cable assembly not included in the mounting bracket kit ...

Page 26: ...AN 80i Installation Guidelines 70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 26 of 58 May 27 2011 Figure 12 Heavy Duty Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing ...

Page 27: ...ipe assembly required The stand alone installation kit 80i SA MNT includes 1 Adapter bracket with assembly hardware 2 RF jumper cable N type connectors 50 Ohm Assembly Instructions 1 Attach the stand alone bracket to the AN 80i using the supplied materials 2 User the bracket to attach the AN 80i directly to a mast or parabolic antenna mount using the supplied adjustable metal bands hose clamps Fig...

Page 28: ...AN 80i Installation Guidelines 70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 28 of 58 May 27 2011 Figure 14 Stand Alone Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing ...

Page 29: ...may not allow the radio to be mounted directly on the mast due to RF cable length In these cases use the stand alone AN 80i mounting bracket AN 80i SA MNT to mount the radio directly on the parabolic antenna frame or mounting bracket Assembly Instructions 1 Assemble the mounting bracket without the adjustable antenna bracket 2 Attach the AN 80i to the heavy duty bracket using the adapter bracket 7...

Page 30: ...n Guidelines 70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 30 of 58 May 27 2011 AN 80i and PoE cable assembly not included in the mounting bracket kit Figure 16 Parabolic Mounting Bracket Assembly Drawing ...

Page 31: ...ty and RedCare service agreements for details 3 2 1 RF Cable Connections Apply a small amount of weatherproofing grease to weatherproof the nut threads on the RF cable 2 Connect the RF cable 2 between the AN 80i RF port 1 and the antenna RF port 3 The connectors must be tightened according to the following specifications Figure 17 Weatherproof Ethernet Port Assembly Drawing RF connectors must be f...

Page 32: ...c putty or duct sealing putty must also be used to complete the weatherproofing The professional installer may use his own weatherproofing materials provided they are not silicon based Redline does not recommend silicon seal or glue as these materials are difficult to apply accurately can leave gaps and are difficult to remove Do not use PVC tape Both ends of the RF cable must be weatherproofed 1 ...

Page 33: ... 3 Work the mastic putty well into the area between the connector and the body of the radio Continue working the putty to make a watertight seal Figure 20 Weatherproofing RF Cable Pt 3 4 The connection is now weatherproofed Figure 21 Weatherproofing RF Cable Pt 4 Repeat this procedure for the antenna RF connector ...

Page 34: ...ernet cable is terminated with a non hooded RJ 45 connector This connects to the mating RJ 45 connector located inside the AN 80i enclosure When connecting the outdoor Ethernet cable to the AN 80i ensure the RJ 45 plug is fully inserted and locked into the socket Important Ethernet Plug Must Click into Socket When inserting the RJ 45 plug into the mating socket you should hear an audible click fro...

Page 35: ...g serial numbers beginning with 20 2008 00NN NNNNN Beginning with AN 80i series 20 2308 00NN NNNNN the split washer is not required may not be included in kit Figure 23 Weatherproof Ethernet Port Assembly Drawing 4 Fit the split rubberized gasket 3 over the Ethernet cable 1 and slide tightly against the split washer 2 Note that the larger end of the gasket must be towards the end of the Ethernet c...

Page 36: ... tab When the tab has been properly released the cable should be able to be removed using only a very light pull two fingers Figure 25 Weatherproof Ethernet Port Disconnecting the Ethernet Cable CAUTION Ethernet Cable Removal Use of excessive force when removing the Ethernet cable will damage the RJ 45 connector and the AN 80i printed circuit board 1 Do not insert any tool more than 1 2 inch into ...

Page 37: ...vering the Ethernet port This provides strain relief and an even surface when applying the weatherproofing tape Figure 26 Weatherproofing Ethernet Cable Pt 1 2 Wrap the splicing tape over the connector and cable Start as close as possible to the AN 80i body Stretch and wind the tape back along the Ethernet port nut ensuring there are no gaps in the tape Figure 27 Weatherproofing Ethernet Cable Pt ...

Page 38: ... the metal tower structure exceeds the maximum specified cable rating In windy climates excessive abrasion may damage the cables Redline recommends the use of suitable diameter spiral bound sleeving generically called spiroband to protect the outdoor cable This sleeving should be available from most local electrical suppliers Figure 29 Outdoor Cable Protection Spiroband Wrap the sleeve around the ...

Page 39: ...unding Guidelines CAUTION The following are general recommendations for system installation This equipment must be installed by a qualified professional installer and follow local and national codes for electrical grounding and safety Failure to meet safety requirements and or use of non standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment A direct lightning hi...

Page 40: ...aller and follow local and national building codes and codes for electrical grounding and safety Failure to meet safety requirements and or use of non standard practices and procedures could result in personal injury and damage to equipment A direct lightning hit may cause serious damage or injury even if these guidelines are followed for the system Do not install outdoor components during adverse...

Page 41: ...to the same ground bus on the building should be provided Terminate ground wires using the grounding screws provided on the AN 80i and the antenna mounting bracket A surge arrestor should be installed in series with the Ethernet cable as close to the AN 80i unit as practical The grounding wire should be connected to the same termination point used for the tower or mast A surge arrestor should be i...

Page 42: ...nd going out For IG isolated ground units the connections are marked 2 X FEED and 2 X RTN RETURN The LP unit may be mounted grounded on a nearby plate or bulkhead panel that is bonded to an earth ground system 1 Ground the chassis of the line protector with the provided 2 X 8 32 screws 2 Terminal Block Wire gauge 22 26 AWG Wire strip length 0 25 Impact Tool 110 Connect AMP 569994 1 AT T D 814 or K...

Page 43: ...f 58 May 27 2011 Figure 32 Ethernet Line Protector Identifying Terminal Connectors Note Terminal block assignment is identical for both screw type and 110Connect For correct operation it is very important that the line protector is properly connected to a low impedance low R and low L ground system ...

Page 44: ...m a telecom equipment distributor 1 Align assembly bracket 4 mounting holes with mounting holes at the bottom of the mounting box 2 Insert screws 3 through the mounting box and assembly bracket 4 and secure with 8 flange nut 2 3 Slide hose clamp 1 through both slotted grooves of bracket 4 secure hose clamp to mast Figure 33 Ethernet Surge Protection Mast Mounting Kit Table 13 Ethernet Line Protect...

Page 45: ...along the connector housing making very sure there are no gaps in the tape Figure 34 Weatherproofing LP Ethernet Cable Entry Pt 1 2 Continue to wrap the tape tightly along the cable Figure 35 Weatherproofing LP Ethernet Cable Entry Pt 2 3 Work the mastic putty into the area between the connector and the body of the LP Continue to work the putty in making a watertight seal The connection is now wel...

Page 46: ...op It is strongly recommended to install the outdoor Ethernet cable with a drip loop This procedure reduces mechanical strain on the AN 80i Ethernet port A drip loop should also be employed when mounting surge protection devices to avoid mechanical stress and excess water flow at the Ethernet wiring portals Figure 37 Mounting Cable Drip Loop ...

Page 47: ...antenna around the pole Elevation Alignment Most links will have an elevation of 0º The antenna can be set vertically to a close approximation using a bubble spirit level as shown in Figure 38 below This method is not accurate for elevation settings of greater than 5 degrees To adjust the elevation loosen the appropriate bolts of the mounting bracket For the lightweight bracket use the four bolts ...

Page 48: ...t PoE power block is auto sensing 110 240 VAC A grounded AC outlet must be provided within about one meter of the PoE adapter mounting location The AC power cable is supplied with a grounding power plug Do not defeat this important safety feature DC Power The DC model indoor Power over Ethernet PoE power block is auto sensing 18 80 VDC Customer must supply wiring of adequate guage Warning to Servi...

Page 49: ...mended settings for the PC are IP address 192 168 25 11 Net Mask 255 255 255 0 3 6 2 AN 80i Connections and Power Up The AN 80i receives power from the indoor PoE power adapter through the outdoor Ethernet cable 1 Route the Ethernet cable from the AN 80i to the indoor location selected for the PoE power adapter 2 Connect the Ethernet outdoor cable from the AN 80i to the OUTPUT DATA POWER port on t...

Page 50: ...to an AN 80i unit Important Options Keys If an AN 80i is placed in service without entering a purchased permanent Options Key the wireless link will experience a service outage Each new AN 80i received from the factory will contain a temporary options key This temporary key may provide temporary access to advanced options and settings When the factory options key expires only limited service will ...

Page 51: ...guration Spectrum Sweep A channel is considered available when free of interference for one half the channel bandwidth from the selected channel For example a 20 MHz channel is considered available when free of interference 10 MHz from the channel selection 6 Repeat steps 3 5 as required for the other AN 80i units in this deployment 7 This step requires sending data traffic over the wireless link ...

Page 52: ... usr aa html 3 Login to the AN 80i with the default user name admin and password admin The screen will be updated automatically at one second intervals Refer to antenna alignment procedure later in this section 3 6 5 Antenna Adjustment Using Audible Tone Following the basic antenna alignment smaller adjustments can be made using the audible alignment buzzer in the AN 80i A faster repetition rate o...

Page 53: ...le on the Web interface of the AN 80i System Status screen through the CLI interface stats command or using the web alignment tool http AN 80i IP usr aa html Note For PMP deployment the base station antenna requires only a general alignment It is recommended that subscribers especially those using high gain antennas should be fine adjusted using the RSSI measurements Slowly adjust the antenna elev...

Page 54: ... minimize the effects of the false triggering while aligning antennas for a single PTP link Summary In step 1 the PTP Master provides an RF reference while antenna adjustments are made to the PTP Slave operating with the radio disabled Operating the PTP Slave in listen only mode while adjusting the antenna avoids false DFS triggering due to rapid changes in RF signal strength seen at the Master un...

Page 55: ...ts to the antenna alignment Tighten all bolts to the recommended torque Step B Align Site B Antenna a Enable the PTP Slave radio Site A allowing the wireless link to be established b Login to the remote PTP Master Site B adjust the parameters to match the Site B settings in Table 16 Settings for Antenna Alignment DFS Step 2 and save these changes The remote system will reboot as a PTP Slave wirele...

Page 56: ...ure AN 80i Ethernet Network Settings The last step in deployment is to correctly configure each AN 80i for operation with the local Ethernet network This requires setting the network address and SNMP parameters to match the network design Contact your network system administrator for details Also refer to the following documents AN 80i Quick Install Guide general setup AN 80i PMP Quick Configurati...

Page 57: ...AN 80i Installation Guidelines 70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 57 of 58 May 27 2011 I ...

Page 58: ...70 00073 01 08 b Proprietary Redline Communications 2011 Page 58 of 58 May 27 2011 302 Town Centre Markham Ontario Canada L3R 0E8 www rdlcom com ...

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