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Part No. 200377-00 Rev A0

November 2010

Tropos

Networks Mesh Router

Installation Guide

Models 4310 and 9432

Tropos Networks, Inc.
555 Del Rey Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA

www.troposnetworks.com

408-331-6800

Summary of Contents for 4310

Page 1: ...Part No 200377 00 Rev A0 November 2010 Tropos Networks Mesh Router Installation Guide Models 4310 and 9432 Tropos Networks Inc 555 Del Rey Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www troposnetworks com 408 331 6800 ...

Page 2: ... interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to correct the interference...

Page 3: ...Tropos Mobile Router Installation Guide iii Caution The mobile router requires shielded CAT5 Ethernet data cables ...

Page 4: ...ocations 4 Antenna Options 4 Selecting Antenna Locations 6 Cable Connections and Power 8 GPS Receiver Serial Port Settings 8 Installing the Mobile Router 10 Front Panel LED 13 Remote Indicator 13 Service Instructions 14 Resetting the Router 14 Fuse Replacement 15 2 Product Specifications 16 3 Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings 20 High Power Product Antennas 21 Public Safety P...

Page 5: ... Instructions Product Summary This document contains installation instructions for the following products Tropos 4310 Router Tropos 9432 Router Public Safety Tropos 4310 Router The Tropos 4310 router for the FCC regulatory domain has the following characteristics 802 11b g dual band 2400 2483 MHz DC power 10 32 VDC CPE and Management 10 100BaseT Ethernet ports Table 1 lists the Tropos 4310 router ...

Page 6: ... services as defined under section 90 523 are eligible to hold an FCC license for systems operating in the 4940 4990 MHz band All of the requirements and conditions set forth in that section also govern authorizations in the 4940 4990 MHz band 4 9 GHz band licensees may enter into sharing agreements or other arrangements for use of the spectrum with entities that do not meet these eligibility requ...

Page 7: ...ation Accessories You must supply the following accessories 1 4 20 panhead machine screws split lock washers and backing nuts Ethernet cable to connect the router to the laptop computer you plan to use for network access crossover cable if no switch or hub is used 16 AWG wiring to connect the router to vehicle power Antennas and antenna cables The following items are optional USB Global Positionin...

Page 8: ... a mounting surface that is at least 13 25 inches by 8 inches to provide sufficient space to screw the router into the surface Figure 1 It is not necessary to level the router Note The mobile Tropos router contains integral ESD protection and vehicle power conditioning so external protection is not required Antenna Options You can purchase any of the Tropos approved cable attached antennas that ar...

Page 9: ...4310 Router with Cable Attached Antennas Figure 3 Tropos 9432 Router with Cable Attached Antennas trp_128 Cables from antennas to unit Main Tx Rx antenna Aux Tx Rx antenna trp_191 Cables from antennas to unit 802 11a Tx Rx antenna 802 11b g Aux Tx Rx antenna 802 11b g Main Tx Rx antenna ...

Page 10: ...gure 5 Install the antennas on the highest part of the vehicle so that they are clear of obstructions within at least a 3ft radius Other antennas do not need to be considered as sources of obstruction Install the antennas on the flattest area of the roof with a minimum of 8 inches between the two antennas Keep the antenna cables as short as possible Figure 4 Tropos 4310 Preferred Antenna Mounting ...

Page 11: ...e vehicle as far as possible away from the light bar or other obstruction Maximizing the distance from the obstruction is more important than installing the antennas on a flat surface Allow at least 8 inches between the antennas Keep the antenna cables as short as possible Figure 6 Tropos 4310 Acceptable Antenna Mounting Location Figure 7 Tropos 9432 Acceptable Antenna Mounting Location trp_139 An...

Page 12: ... transfer GPS data One RS 232 port is reserved for factory use The fuse is user replaceable see Fuse Replacement on page 15 The power plug accepts 16 AWG wire The router is designed to be used with negative ground systems such as motor vehicle power There is no internal battery back up so the vehicle must be powered for the router to operate Note The router requires quality shielded CAT5 Ethernet ...

Page 13: ...ng for Installation Tropos Mobile Router Installation Guide 9 Figure 8 Connector Panel Cable tie holder RS 232 port GPS out LED RJ 45 RJ 45 USB port Fuse Power management connect to client PC GPS in connection ...

Page 14: ...es in the mounting surface Refer to Figure 9 for the mounting dimensions Figure 9 Preparing the Mounting Surface 3 Screw the router to the mounting surface using 1 4 20 panhead screws backing nuts and lock washers Figure 10 Drill holes for mounting bolts or screws 12 12 inches 30 78 cm on center The recommended fastener is a 1 4 20 panhead machine screw 13 1 inches 33 3 cm Drill holes for mounting...

Page 15: ...r Installation Guide 11 Figure 10 Attaching the Router to a Mounting Surface 4 Attach antennas according to the instructions shipped with the antennas Figure 11 Figure 11 Antenna Ports 4 bolts or sheet metal screws Preferred orientation OK OK trp_195 ...

Page 16: ...ions shipped with the receiver Connect the receiver cable to one of the USB ports on the router 7 Use a small flat head screw driver if necessary to remove the screws that attach the 2 pin power plug to the router 8 For vibration security use the cable tie to secure the RJ45 and USB connectors 9 Trim 1 4 inch from the end of the 16AWG wire Attach the red wire to the side of the power plug and the ...

Page 17: ...ory Use Only serial connector The Mesh Link Remote Indicator functions as follows If the router is not connected to the network the router is booting off or has no RF signal pin 9 is electrically disconnected from pin 5 ground This state corresponds to the status light being off or red If the router is connected to the network pin 9 is electrically connected to pin 5 ground This state corresponds ...

Page 18: ...0mA Maximum voltage on pin 9 at any time is 32V the same as for the router Exceeding these maximums can damage the router Service Instructions This section contains service information Resetting the Router To perform a hardware reset of the router unplug the router pull the fuse out or turn off the vehicle power Wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the plug fuse or vehicle power To reset the router ...

Page 19: ... power plug The dark red color enables you to detect when the fuse has blown Use needle nose pliers or a fuse puller to pull the fuse out Push the new fuse firmly into the fuse socket To confirm that the new fuse is working check the status light on the left side of the panel see Figure 15 Figure 15 Fuse Replacement LED Automotive mini fuse ...

Page 20: ...ropos 4310 Router Certifications Table 4 Physical Specifications Specification Value Physical Dimensions Inches Height 3 55 Width 13 10 Depth 7 91 Centimeters Height 9 0 Width 33 3 Depth 20 1 Weight lbs maximum 10 0 includes all brackets Kg maximum 4 54 Temperature Min Operating Range Min 40o C Max 70o C Storage Range Min 45o C Max 85o C Color Unpainted metal Shock and Vibration Operational 5 500H...

Page 21: ...0Base T 800 10BaseT Full Duplex Setting 300 100BaseT Full Duplex Setting RJ45 connector 802 11b g Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802 11b g Wi Fi Frequency Range 2400 to 2483 MHz ISM Band CH 1 11 FCC Part 15 Modulation DSSS DBPSK 1 Mbps DQPSK 2 Mbps CCK 5 5 and 11 Mbps OFDM 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Rx Sensitivity 100dBm 1 Mbps 98dBm 2 Mbps 95dBm 5 5 Mbps 91dBm 11 Mbps 94dBm 6 Mbps 93dBm 9 Mbps 92dBm...

Page 22: ...y Range 4940 4990 MHz Public Safety FCC Part 90 Modulation OFDM 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Rx Sensitivity 94dBm 6 Mbps 93dBm 9 Mbps 92dBm 12 Mbps 89dBm 18 Mbps 86dBm 24 Mbps 83dBm 36 Mbps 78dBm 48 Mbps 76dBm 54 Mbps Rx Saturation Maximum Power at Antenna Port 30dBm 6 Mbps 30dBm 9 Mbps 30dBm 12 Mbps 30dBm 18 Mbps 30dBm 24 Mbps 35dBm 36 Mbps 35dBm 48 Mbps 35dBm 54 Mbps RF Interface Antennas External Ante...

Page 23: ... Options Specification Value DC 10 0 32 0 VDC 4310 8W 22W typical max 9432 10W 30W typical max Polarity protected Negative return common chassis ground ESD Protection EN61000 4 2 Level 2 ESD Immunity EN61000 4 5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Fuse Automotive mini blade 32 VDC 7 5A Table 7 Tropos 4310 Router Certifications Certifications CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Class B UL 60950 1 Second Edition CAN CSA C22 2 No...

Page 24: ...ation Guide 20 3 Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings This chapter lists approved antenna configurations and attenuation settings High Power Product Antennas on page 21 Public Safety Product Antennas on page 22 ...

Page 25: ...s the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP is not more than that permitted for successful communication Attenuation with External Antennas If external antennas are used it is necessary to adjust the transmit power attenuation to provide the correct power level for the router Use the following formulas to compute the required attenuation lev...

Page 26: ...e eligibility requirements However all applications in the band are limited to operations in support of public safety Table 9 lists antenna configurations for the 802 11b g antennas and Table 10 lists antenna configurations for the 802 11a antennas Note CANADA ONLY This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 9 and having a maximum gain of 12dBi Antennas not included ...

Page 27: ... MHz Measured Conducted Power dBm Tx Attenuation Software Setting dB Approximate EIRP dBm 9 0dBi omni magnetic mount AN090049 20 4950 4980 20 0 4 29 0 9 0dBi omni magnetic mount AN090049 10 4945 4985 17 0 7 26 0 9 0dBi omni magnetic mount AN090049 5 4945 4985 14 0 10 23 0 6 0dBi omni magnetic mount AN060049 20 4950 4980 20 0 4 26 0 6 0dBi omni magnetic mount AN060049 10 4945 4985 17 0 7 23 0 6 0dB...

Page 28: ...Public Safety Product Antennas Tropos Mobile Router Installation Guide 24 802 11a Tx Antenna Setting dB 4 Gain 5 if Gain 9 dBi if Gain 9 dBi ...

Page 29: ...N074095 One vehicle mounted 7 4dBi omni antenna cable kit not included 2400 2500 MHz AN050024 One vehicle mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna N connector female no cable 2400 2500 MHz AN050090 One vehicle mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna and cable kit 2400 2500 MHz AN050091 One vehicle magnetic mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna and cable kit 2400 2500 MHz AN050095 One vehicle mounted 5 0dBi omni antenna cable kit no...

Page 30: ...tenna com NMO5E2400B Antenna 5 0dBi omni vehicle mount NMO connector www radialllarsen com NMOKHFUDSMA NMO mount with cable SMA RG 58U dual shield www radialllarsen com RSA 3478 Adapter SMA female to N male RF Connectors BMMG24005ML 195UN Antenna 5 0dBi omni magnetic mount 12 ft cable N male connector MaxRad SAA004 050300 Antenna 2 4 GHz 5dBi mobile mount N connector male no cable blueflexsolution...

Page 31: ... com Weidmuller 1712110000 Crimp pin for 180º power housing www alamedaelectric com Weidmuller 1626880000 Lock blocks for crimp pin for 180º power housing www alamedaelectric com Weidmuller 1567070000 Crimp pins for 14 16 AWG wire www alamedaelectric com Weidmuller 9014140000 Crimp tool for crimp pins for 14 16 AWG wire www alamedaelectric com Table 12 Mobile Antennas and Accessories Part Number D...

Page 32: ...CAT Category CCK Complementary Code Keying CE Conformite Europeene CFR Code of Federal Regulations CISPR International Special Committee on Radio Interference CPE Customer Premise Equipment CSA Canadian Standard Association dB Decibels dBi Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator dBm Decibels Referred to 1 Milliwatt DBPSK Differential Binary Phase Shift Keying DC Direct Current DGT Directorate G...

Page 33: ... IP67 Ingress Protection Standard ISM Instrumentation Scientific and Medical band ISTA International Safe Transit Association LAN Local Area Network Mbps Megabits Per Second MHz Megahertz MIL STD Military Standard MPHPT Ministry of Public Management Home Affairs Posts and Telecommunications Japan N Neutral NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NMEA Nationa...

Page 34: ...n Tx Transmit TXD Transmit Data UL Underwriters Laboratories UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Voltage Alternating Current VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference Japan VDC Voltage Direct Current VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio W Watts Table 13 Abbreviations continued ...

Page 35: ...le connections 8 connector panel 9 F FCC notice ii front panel LED 13 fuse replacement 15 G GPS receiver option 12 I installation accessories 3 instructions 10 installation planning antenna options 4 selecting locations 4 L LED states 13 location guidelines 4 O ordering information 20 25 P preparing for installation 3 product specifications 16 public safety antennas 22 router models 2 R remote ind...

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