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OWS Field Installation

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Page 1: ...ation Access One Network Strix Outdoor Wireless System OWS Field Installation February 8th 2007 210 0014 01 Rev G Copyright 2003 2007 Strix Systems Inc 26610 Agoura Road Calabasas CA 91302 USA http www strixsystems com ...

Page 2: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this wireless network device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the wireless network device 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 ...

Page 3: ...on General Safety Warning Electrical Power Warning Lightning Activity Warning Explosive Device Proximity Warning Always be aware of electrical power lines You can be killed if any antennas come near electrical power lines Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual By performing these installation instructions you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage Use caution ...

Page 4: ...ure and the ground termination point can confirm this Grounding of the OWS must comply with National Electrical Code NEC requirements unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code An assembled power cord is not supplied with the OWS The power cord must be assembled by a professional installer and the final assembly must comply with National Electrical Code NEC requirements unle...

Page 5: ...lude any labor or other costs related to the subsequent installation thereof The obligations of Strix hereunder are conditioned upon the return of the Hardware in accordance with the Strix then current Return Material Authorization RMA procedures please contact your authorized Strix Systems reseller for return instructions Repair or replacement of the defective Product or parts thereof shall neith...

Page 6: ... LIMITED TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO STRIX BY CUSTOMER DURING THE PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR STRIX WILL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT INCLUDING WARRANTY TORT INCLUDING ACTIVE PASSIVE OR IMPUTED NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE LOSS OF DATA BUS...

Page 7: ...Contents vii OWS Field Installation 1 Theory of Operation 1 Important Safety Information 1 Planning Your Installation 2 Local Guidelines 2 Site Surveys 2 Power Source 2 Installing the OWS Enclosure 3 Mounting the OWS on a Vertical Pole 3 Mounting the OWS on a Wall 7 Installing Antennas 8 Notes About Antenna Installations 8 Maximum Power Settings for Antennas 9 Channels for IEEE 802 11b g 9 Channel...

Page 8: ...Modules 23 Routing the Antenna Cables 23 Grounding the OWS Enclosure 24 Configuring the Power Cord 25 AC Wiring Configurations 27 Connecting the Ethernet Cable 28 Powering Up the OWS 30 Powering Up from an AC Power Source 30 Powering Up from a DC Power Source 30 OWS Product Specifications 31 Appendix I Setting the Output Power 32 Appendix II Installing the Band Pass Filter 33 Index 35 ...

Page 9: ...uipment All Strix products including the OWS meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET 65 and ANSI C95 1 1991 The proper operation of this wireless device according to the instructions found in this manual and the associated Access One Network software User s Guide result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits The following are guidelines to ensure sa...

Page 10: ...nd the physical environment each installation is unique Before installing the Strix OWS we recommend that you perform a site survey to determine the optimum placement of the product to achieve the best possible range coverage and network performance Consider the following points Data Rates Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates The maximum wireless range is achieved at ...

Page 11: ...dard 1 7 8 inch diameter steel pole 2 straps for mounting the OWS enclosure to a pole with a diameter greater than 1 7 8 inches Tools Required Flat blade screwdriver 5 16 inch nut driver 7 16 inch nut wrench 1 Insert the spacers provided in the four recessed mounting holes 2 for each bracket 2 Attach the vertical mounting brackets 2 to the OWS enclosure 3 Secure the vertical mounting brackets to t...

Page 12: ...WS on a wider pole for example a utility pole go directly to Step 8 skip Steps 3 through 6 Tip You may find it easier to loosely attach the U bolts to the brackets then slide the completed enclosure assembly over the pole instead of holding the enclosure against the pole and attaching each U bolt separately 5 Adjust the OWS enclosure to the desired position on the pole up and down or rotational U ...

Page 13: ...ure in place Tighten all four nuts to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m When tightening the U bolts ensure that the bolts are not twisted the ends of each U bolt should be protruding through the bracket evenly the same distance 7 Check that the U bolts are tight and that the OWS enclosure is securely anchored to the pole Tighten 4 places ...

Page 14: ...ets Recommended straps Type 301 SS with Type 305 SS screw 3 125 x 6 inches available from McMaster Carr part number 54155K36 9 Loosely attach the OWS enclosure to the pole with the 2 straps Adjust the enclosure to the desired position on the pole up and down or rotational Use a flat blade screwdriver or 5 16 inch nut driver to tighten both straps to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m Straps x2 ...

Page 15: ...nylon hangers to the enclosure Tools Required Flat blade screwdriver Power drill and drill bit if necessary 1 Attach the 4 nylon hangers to the OWS enclosure using the 4 screws provided 2 Mount the OWS enclosure to any wall surface ensuring that the unit is level and secure 4 places If mounting the enclosure to a masonry wall you will need a power drill masonry drill bit and wall plugs Nylon Hange...

Page 16: ...h antenna port When installing antennas that require mounting brackets and U bolts it is easier to loosely attach the U bolts to the brackets then slide the completed antenna assembly over the pole instead of holding the assembly against the pole and attaching each U bolt separately mounting brackets are shipped with the U bolts pre assembled For this reason do not install an omni antenna at the t...

Page 17: ...ettings are average power 1 In order to comply with FCC regulations for transmissions in the 5 725 5 850 GHz band using the 23 dBi Patch Panel antenna in the United States a band pass filter must be used K L Microwave part number 6C50 5787 5 U120 n n or equivalent and also for transmissions in the 2 4 GHz band in the United States using full power on channels 1 or 11 RF Linx Corporation part numbe...

Page 18: ... Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 4 2427 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 5 2432 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 6 2437 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 7 2442 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 8 2447 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 9 2452 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 10 2457 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 11 2462 Yes Quarter 21dBm Quarter 20dBm 12 dBi Omni Antenna 5 745 5 825 GHz Channel Identifier Fr...

Page 19: ... dBi Patch Panel Antenna 5 745 5 825 GHz Channel Identifier Frequency MHz Filter Power Level dBm ODFM 149 5745 Yes Half 23dBm 153 5765 Yes Full 26dBm 157 5765 Yes Full 26dBm 161 5805 Yes Full 26dBm 165 5825 Yes Half 23dBm 11 dBi Radome Omni Antenna 4 940 GHz 4 990 GHz Channel Identifier Frequency MHz Filter Power Level dBm ODFM 30 4955 No Full 30 7dBm 70 4975 No Full 30 7dBm ...

Page 20: ...d Omni Antenna with optional adapter no special tools required 1 If necessary connect the optional antenna adapter to the desired antenna port at the bottom of the OWS enclosure Hand tighten making sure the adapter is firmly in place you can use an adjustable wrench but do not overtighten or damage the adapter Adapter ...

Page 21: ...tenna adapter the electrical connection between the antenna and the enclosure is established via the adapter There are no external cables required when attaching an omni antenna directly to the OWS enclosure See also Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 Adapter Omni Antenna ...

Page 22: ...the antenna to a standard 1 7 8 inch diameter steel pole Antenna cable Tools Required Flat blade screwdriver 1 Attach the 2 straps hose clamps to the mounting bracket 2 Mount the antenna to the pole with the 2 straps Adjust the antenna to the desired position then use a flat blade screwdriver or 5 16 inch nut driver to tighten both straps to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m Antenna Straps x2 ...

Page 23: ...ews to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m 4 Connect one end of the antenna cable to the directional antenna then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure See also Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 and Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 Vertical Adjustment Horizontal Adjustment Antenna Cable Connect between the directional anten...

Page 24: ...he adjustable mounting bracket Secure the antenna mounting plate to the antenna body with 4 x 7 16 inch screws and spring washers Use a 7 16 inch nut wrench to tighten the screws to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m Attach the mounting bracket to the antenna mounting plate with 6 x 7 16 inch screws and spring washes finger tighten only The U bolts are pre assembled with the mounting bracket Antenna Mou...

Page 25: ... on the pole up and down or rotational 4 Use a 7 16 inch nut wrench to tighten the U bolts 4 nuts and secure the sectored antenna in place Tighten all four nuts to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m When tightening the U bolts ensure that the bolts are not twisted the ends of each U bolt should be protruding through the mounting bracket evenly the same distance ...

Page 26: ... bolts to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m 6 Connect one end of the antenna cable to the sectored antenna then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure See also Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 and Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 Vertical Adjustment up to 30 degrees Antenna Cable Connect between the sectored antenna and a...

Page 27: ...cket Antenna cable Tools Required 1 2 inch nut wrench 7 8 inch nut wrench 1 Attach the omni antenna to the mounting bracket using the washer and locknut provided The U bolts are pre assembled with the mounting bracket 2 Use a 7 8 inch nut wrench to tighten the locknut to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m U Bolt Assembly x2 Omni Antenna Mounting Bracket Includes U bolt Plain washers 2 Spring washers 2 N...

Page 28: ...e pole up and down or rotational 5 Use a 1 2 inch nut wrench to tighten the U bolts 4 nuts and secure the omni antenna in place Tighten all four nuts to 10 12 lbf ft 1 38 1 66 kgf m When tightening the U bolts ensure that the bolts are not twisted the ends of each U bolt should be protruding through the mounting bracket evenly the same distance Tighten 4 places ...

Page 29: ...nect one end of the antenna cable to the omni antenna then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure See also Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 and Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 Antenna Cable Connect between the omni antenna and a free antenna port on the OWS enclosure ...

Page 30: ...e OWS 2400 does not have the ant 7 or ant 8 antenna options Antenna Connector Wiring Product Enclosure Connector Module Connector 2400 series and 3600 series ant 1 G ANT1 J24 2400 series and 3600 series ant 2 A ANT1 J21 2400 series and 3600 series ant 3 G ANT1 J24 2400 series and 3600 series ant 4 A ANT1 J21 2400 series and 3600 series ant 5 G ANT1 J24 2400 series and 3600 series ant 6 A ANT1 J21 ...

Page 31: ...Cables It is important that when you install the antenna cables they are not hanging randomly and that the cables are secured This section provides a sample routing scenario 1 If mounting the OWS on a pole route the antenna cables through the OWS enclosure mounting bracket and secure with cable ties Ensure that the cables are not twisted 2 If mounting the OWS on a wall the cables should be fixed t...

Page 32: ...ust comply with National Electrical Code NEC requirements unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code 3 16 inch nut wrench Wire stripper if necessary 1 Connect the ground wire to the ground terminal on the bottom of the OWS enclosure Make sure the lock washer is in place and that the nut is securely fastened 2 Connect the other end of the ground wire to a grounding strap atta...

Page 33: ...he wireless network device to its power source The power cord must be assembled by a professional installer and the final assembly must comply with National Electrical Code NEC requirements unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code Wire stripper Flat blade screwdriver 1 Review the pin connections Pin 1 AC Neutral Pin 2 DC Positive Pin 3 Ground Pin 4 DC Negative Pin 5 AC Lin...

Page 34: ... to make the connection 5 Install an appropriate AC or DC connector at the other end of the power cord 1 If using an AC power source to comply with FCC standards for radiated spurious EMF emissions a 30 MHz to 1 GHz ferrite core must be attached to the AC power cord in a double turn configuration as close to the OWS enclosure as possible A suitable ferrite core for this purpose can be obtained fro...

Page 35: ...urations The following diagrams show alternative wiring configurations for AC input power options 120 VAC Single Phase two wire service 240 VAC Single Phase two wire service 208 VAC Three Phase two wire service grounded Wye 240 VAC Three Phase two wire service Delta ...

Page 36: ...ts Required Plenum rated CAT5 Ethernet cable cut to the desired length not supplied RJ45 plug assembly Tools Required Wire stripper Continuity checker 1 Review the pin connections Pin 1 TXD TX Data Pin 2 TXD TX Data Pin 3 RXD RX Data Pin 4 Not used Pin 5 Not used Pin 6 RXD RX Data Pin 7 Not used Pin 8 Not used Pin 1 Pin 8 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 7 Pin 6 Pin 5 ...

Page 37: ...mbly is complete 3 Install an RJ45 plug at the other end of the cable 1 To comply with FCC standards for radiated spurious EMF emissions a 30 MHz to 1 GHz ferrite core must be attached to the Ethernet cable in a double turn configuration A suitable ferrite core for this purpose can be obtained from Fair Rite Products Corporation part number 0444167281 round cable snap it model 5 Unscrew the protec...

Page 38: ... voltage is 12 VDC to 24 VDC 2 Check that the power is turned OFF at the designated circuits 3 If necessary install 1 2 inch liquid tight conduit from the power source to within 3 feet of the OWS then connect the conduit to a junction box The conduit and junction box must be IEEE ANSI compliant and suitable for outdoor use 4 Connect the OWS power cord to the DC supply 5 Close the enclosure s door ...

Page 39: ...ata Protection EN61000 4 2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000 4 5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity EN61000 4 4 Level 4 Elect Fast Transient Burst Immun EN61000 4 3 EMV Field Immunity ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 40 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 55 C to 85 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Weather Rating IP67 weather tight Wind Survivability 165 mph Wind Loading 165 mph 1024 newtons Salt Fog Rust Resist...

Page 40: ...ult setting Half sets the transmit power to a fractional half of the full power Quarter sets the transmit power to a fractional quarter of the full power Eighth sets the transmit power to a fractional eighth of the full power Minimum sets the transmit power to its minimum 4 To set the power output for the selected radio type the command set power and append the desired setting to the command For e...

Page 41: ...lter The band pass filter must be installed as close to the OWS enclosure as possible The following graphic shows the filter installed on the OWS at its preferred location connected directly to the antenna connector on the enclosure Antenna Antenna Cable OWS Enclosure Pole Band Pass Filter ...

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Page 43: ...ts 1 Ethernet cable 28 European Community EC conformity ii explosive device proximity iii F FAA 1 FCC notice ii Federal Aviation Administration 1 filter 33 G gasket seal 29 ground termination 24 grounding 24 H hazardous locations 1 hospitals use in 1 I Industry Canada notice ii L limited warranty v local guidelines 2 M maximum power settings 9 mounting 3 brackets 3 on a vertical pole 3 on a wall 7...

Page 44: ...gs iii sectored antenna 16 setting the transmit power 32 site survey 2 site surveys 2 solar shield iv specifications 31 straps 3 6 Strix contact information i survey 2 T theory of operation 1 transmit power 32 U u bolts 3 4 V VCCI notice ii vertical mounting brackets 3 vertical pole 3 W warnings iii antenna placement iv electrical power iii general safety iii grounding the unit iv lightning activi...

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