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Tropos

Networks Mesh Router

Outdoor Installation Guide
Models 6410 and 6420

Part No. 200566-00 Rev A0
2014_11-06

ABB
555 Del Rey Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA

www.abb.com/tropos

408-331-6800

Summary of Contents for Tropos 6410

Page 1: ...Tropos Networks Mesh Router Outdoor Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 Part No 200566 00 Rev A0 2014_11 06 ABB 555 Del Rey Ave Sunnyvale CA 94085 USA www abb com tropos 408 331 6800 ...

Page 2: ...the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful 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 inter...

Page 3: ...itions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than that permitted for successful communication European Union...

Page 4: ...Versions of Informal Statement for Inclusion in User Information The following statements are in accordance with Article 6 3 of Directive 1999 5 EC 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 ...

Page 5: ...to persons Caution Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damage in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has bee...

Page 6: ...es changements et modifications non expressément approuvés dans le présent manuel peuvent entraîner une interdiction d utiliser cet appareil pour l utilisateur Service There are no user serviceable parts inside All service must be performed by qualified personnel Vous ne devez pas réparer les pièces se trouvant à l intérieur de l appareil Les réparations doivent être effectuées uniquement par du p...

Page 7: ...e of Clamps 19 Pole Tower and Streetlight Mounting Instructions 20 Metal Pole Mounting 21 Wood Pole Mounting 24 Wood Brace Mounting 26 Tower Mounting 27 Streetlight Mounting 28 Connecting Data and Power Cables 29 Ethernet Ports 32 Serial Ports 32 Grounding the Router 34 Grounding the Data Protection Device 35 Safety and Servicing Information 36 RF Exposure Information 36 Safety Guidelines 36 Servi...

Page 8: ...Tropos Routers Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 8 4 Power Consumption 48 5 Product Specifications 50 6 Antenna Information 57 2 4 GHz Antennas 58 5 GHz Antenna 59 Abbreviations 60 Index 63 ...

Page 9: ...uting the Data Power Cable to the Router 31 FIGURE 11 Data Port Connection 31 FIGURE 12 Grounding Arrangement 34 FIGURE 13 Grounding the Indoor Network Protection Unit 35 FIGURE 14 Deployment Scenarios 39 FIGURE 15 Co Mounting the PS079001 with the Router 41 FIGURE 16 Mounting the PS079001 on a Metal Pole 42 FIGURE 17 Mounting the PS079001 on a Wood Pole 43 FIGURE 18 Co Mounting the BBU with the R...

Page 10: ...s 33 TABLE 6 RF Exposure Information 36 TABLE 7 Ordering Information 39 TABLE 8 6410 Power Consumption Watts at Specified Input Voltage 48 TABLE 9 6420 Power Consumption Watts at Specified Input Voltage 49 TABLE 10 Physical Specifications 50 TABLE 11 Interfaces 52 TABLE 12 Power Options Consumption 54 TABLE 13 Certifications Other 54 TABLE 14 PS079001 Outdoor PoE Injector non photocell 55 TABLE 15...

Page 11: ...red using 802 3at compliant power applied to the 10 100 1000Base T LAN port 11 55VDC power applied to the 10 100Base T MGT port 2 Ethernet ports One LAN port for network backhaul communications this port is a 10 100 1000Base T Ethernet port One MGT port for connecting a wired client device this is either a 10 100BaseT Ethernet port or a serial port depending on the product See the model numbers in...

Page 12: ...0 100BaseT Ethernet port or a serial port depending on the product See the model numbers in the following table The serial or Ethernet port is factory installed and cannot be changed in the field 64103002G 6410 2 4GHz 10 100 1000Base T 10 100Base T ETSI markets GPS 64103062 6410 2 4GHz 10 100 1000Base T serial ETSI markets 64103062G 6410 2 4GHz 10 100 1000Base T serial ETSI markets GPS 64103003 64...

Page 13: ...0 100Base T ETSI markets GPS 64203062 6420 2 4GHz 5GHz 10 100 1000Base T serial ETSI markets 64203062G 6420 2 4GHz 5GHz 10 100 1000Base T serial ETSI markets GPS 64203003 6420 2 4GHz 5GHz 10 100 1000Base T 10 100Base T Global A markets 64203003G 6420 2 4GHz 5GHz 10 100 1000Base T 10 100Base T Global A markets GPS 64203063 6420 2 4GHz 5GHz 10 100 1000Base T serial Global A markets 64203063G 6420 2 ...

Page 14: ...rvicing Information on page 36 Preparing for Installation The Tropos 6410 and 6420 routers must be installed by a trained professional value added reseller or systems integrator who is familiar with RF planning issues and regulatory limits defined by the governing body of the country in which the unit will be installed This section explains how to prepare the installation site An exploded view of ...

Page 15: ...ter 2 Tropos Routers Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 15 FIGURE 1 Tropos 6410 6420 Router Exploded View 2 4 GHz Tx Rx 2 4 GHz Tx Rx 5 GHz Tx Rx 5 GHz Clamps Pole Mounting bracket Tx Rx bracket Router ...

Page 16: ... unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code The maximum length of Cat 5 cable for 10BaseT 10 100BaseT and 10 100 1000BaseT Ethernet connections is 300 feet 90 meters The Ethernet duplex and speed setting is configurable Note The U S National Electrical Codes NEC Article 800 requires the use of Agency Listed UL CSA TUV Building Entrance Protector for all power and data commun...

Page 17: ...ensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate A decrease in receiver threshold sensitivity occurs as radio data rate increases Antenna orientation Proper antenna orientation is a critical factor in maximizing radio range As a general rule range increases in proportion to gain and antenna height measured from t...

Page 18: ...eview the wiring instructions in Grounding the Router on page 34 and Connecting Data and Power Cables on page 29 to determine the best strategy for the selected location Note To eliminate potential interference from the mounting structure the router should be mounted with at least 4 feet of clearance around the antennas Acceptable options for mounting on a streetlight are shown in Figure 2 In each...

Page 19: ...ounting structure Figure 3 illustrates the proper use of the clamps The clamps must be routed through slots in the pole bracket as shown in the figure and then attached to the pole and tightened The pole bracket should be leveled before it is secured to the pole FIGURE 3 Proper Use of the Clamps Band goes behind inner tabs Clamps Pole Mounting bracket bracket ...

Page 20: ...all follow the instructions for mounting on a wooden pole Wood Pole Mounting on page 24 and attempt to mount the router with maximum possible clearance around the antennas Note The router should always be mounted with the top of the router horizontal and level and with the antennas facing upward Note It is best to attach ground and data cables to the router before sliding the router into the mount...

Page 21: ... Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 21 Metal Pole Mounting Figure 4 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor metal pole Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction FIGURE 4 Metal Pole Mounting Clamps Pole bracket Router ...

Page 22: ...unting bracket of the router to the pole bracket with two 5 16 inch machine screws refer to Figure 4 for the correct orientation Insert one screw through the hole at the top of the mounting bracket to the hole at the top of the pole bracket Insert the other screw through the curved slot track in the mounting bracket to the hole in the middle of the pole bracket just above the clamp slots 5 Level t...

Page 23: ...Chapter 2 Tropos Routers Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 23 FIGURE 5 Placing the Router on the Mounting Assembly To continue installing the router see Connecting Data and Power Cables on page 29 ...

Page 24: ...uters Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 24 Wood Pole Mounting Figure 6 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor wood pole Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction FIGURE 6 Wood Pole Mounting Pole bracket Router ...

Page 25: ... correct orientation Insert one screw through the hole at the top of the mounting bracket to the hole at the top of the pole bracket Insert the other screw through the curved slot track in the mounting bracket to the hole in the middle of the pole bracket just above the clamp slot 4 Level the mounting bracket by rotating the unit along the curved slot tracks Tighten the screws 5 Place the upright ...

Page 26: ... least 3 1 2 inches in length making sure that the wood brace is level 3 Attach the mounting bracket of the router to the pole bracket with two 5 16 inch machine screws refer to Figure 4 for the correct orientation Insert one screw through the hole at the top of the mounting bracket to the hole at the top of the pole bracket Insert the other screw through the curved slot track in the mounting brac...

Page 27: ...e 8 FIGURE 8 Tower Mounting Mount the Tropos router on a tower 1 Remove the pole bracket from the mounting bracket if they are attached 2 Make a tower bracket by attaching the mounting bracket directly to any stainless steel or galvanized steel pipe 3 Attach the mounting bracket to the tower arm so that the top of the shield is horizontal and level 4 Tighten the mounting bolts 5 Place the upright ...

Page 28: ...ing Mount the router on a streetlight 1 Select a mounting location You can attach the router to any streetlight arm with diameter 1 to 10 2 Slip the flat portion of each clamp under the inner slot of the pole bracket 3 Use the clamps to attach the pole bracket to the arm making sure that they are level Depending upon the diameter of the arm you may need to use small clamps large clamps or pairs of...

Page 29: ...net port normally used for a network backhaul connection The router can be powered over this port using industry standard 802 3at PoE Power over Ethernet power do not use any other form of PoE power on this port This port can also be used to configure the router MGT The port labeled MGT is one of two types depending on the specific Tropos 6410 or 6420 model See the model number descriptions in Tro...

Page 30: ...ttention Une tension continue peut être présente sur les broches RJ45 4 5 et 7 8 Note This is not a mid span powered device Never attempt to daisy chain Power Over Ethernet devices Connecting the Ethernet cable through the watertight gland Use the following procedure to connect an Ethernet cable and RJ 45 connector to either the LAN or MGT port Use the pin assignments in Table 3 1 Have the Etherne...

Page 31: ...d then slide the nut over the rubber boot and screw both tightly to the cable gland Tighten the nut to ensure a positive water seal Figure 11 shows how the cable assembly is attached to the bottom of the router FIGURE 11 Data Port Connection Nut Cable gland Rubber boot Shielded outdoor cat5 cable drip loop Shield termination Cable gland watertight Tighten two screws to fasten cable gland Access ar...

Page 32: ...sed to power the router The router can support the following serial client scenarios Before installation determine the installation scenario and the appropriate powering option for that scenario TABLE 3 Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Pin LAN Port 10 100 1000Base T MGT Port 10 100Base T 1 TxRx_A Tx 2 TxRx_A Tx 3 TxRx_B Rx 4 TxRx_C Power 5 TxRx_C Power 6 TxRx_B Rx 7 TxRx_D Power 8 TxRx_D Power TABLE ...

Page 33: ... in Table 5 one RS 232 serial client one RS 485 serial client Connect the RS 232 and RS 485 clients to the MGT port on the router according to the pin assignments in Table 5 Provide power to the 1410 on the LAN port note in this sce nario the power applied to the LAN port must be from a stan dard 802 3at power supply TABLE 5 Pin Assignments for RJ 45 MGT Port Serial Clients Pin Option 1 one serial...

Page 34: ...g is complete before you connect power to the router The grounding arrangement for the router is shown in Figure 12 FIGURE 12 Grounding Arrangement Ground the router 1 Insert the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole on the bottom of the router 2 Connect a length of 10 AWG bare copper wire to the grounding screw and tighten 3 Connect the other end of the grounding wire to a grounding strap...

Page 35: ...ing entrance as possible 2 Connect a length of 10 AWG bare copper wire to the ground post on the data protection device 3 Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground connection of an electrical outlet or a grounded water pipe FIGURE 13 Grounding the Indoor Network Protection Unit 10 AWG wire to ground Grounding wire to elecrtical outlet ground or water pipe Indoor network protection ...

Page 36: ...er through the use of external amplifiers or other equipment is specifically disallowed by the Telecommunications Act Warning This device is for outdoor or indoor use with conditions that no harmful interference to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device This device shall not influence aircraft security and or interfere with legal communications as defined in the Teleco...

Page 37: ...wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital Servicing the Router The router has no user serviceable parts inside For any service re...

Page 38: ...030 30 feet Tropos power cable For streetlight installations where a photocell can be used as the AC power source Tropos offers the PT021004 4 feet and PT021020 20 feet power cables These cables have a photocell tap at one end and a connector on the other end to plug into the PS079001 The PS079001 can be mounted on the mounting bracket of the router or can be remotely mounted The PS079001 provides...

Page 39: ...GURE 14 Deployment Scenarios Table 7 lists ordering information TABLE 7 Ordering Information Part Number Description Required Components Ordered Separately PS079001 Outdoor PoE Injector non photocell Power cable one of the following PT021004 power cable 4 feet 2 wire pho tocell PT021020 power cable 20 feet 2 wire photocell PT031006 power cable 6ft 3 wire water tight plug PT031030 power cable 30ft ...

Page 40: ... 6420 40 Installing the PS079001 Follow the guidelines in this section when installing the PS079001 Tools Required on page 44 Installation Procedures on page 45 Tools Required Wrench 1 2 inch or 13mm 5 16 nut driver Wrench 9 16 inch but only when using 3 8 lag ...

Page 41: ... Router to secure the pole bracket to the pole 2 Place the PS079001 mounting bracket between the pole bracket and the router mounting bracket Secure with two each 10 32 screws Figure 15 3 Mount and secure the router to the mounting bracket with two each 10 32 screws 4 Connect the PoE LAN output cable to the BBU LAN output port 5 Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port FIGURE 15 Co Mountin...

Page 42: ...re 16 3 Connect the PoE LAN output cable from the PS079001 LAN output port to the MGT port on the router 4 Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port Note When the PS079001 is remotely mounted the data and power out cable supplied with the unit must be replaced with an outdoor rated Ethernet cable of sufficient length FIGURE 16 Mounting the PS079001 on a Metal Pole PS079001 mounting plate BB...

Page 43: ...hat the bracket is level Figure 17 2 Connect the PoE LAN output cable from the PS079001 LAN output port to the MGT port on the router 3 Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port Note When the PS079001 is remotely mounted the data and power out cable supplied with the unit must be replaced with an outdoor rated Ethernet cable of sufficient length FIGURE 17 Mounting the PS079001 on a Wood Pol...

Page 44: ...alling the Battery Backup Unit Follow the guidelines in this section when installing the battery backup unit BBU Tools Required on page 44 Installation Procedures on page 45 Tools Required Wrench 1 2 inch or 13mm 5 16 nut driver Wrench 9 16 inch but only when using 3 8 lag ...

Page 45: ...ollow the instructions in Chapter 2 Installing the Router to secure the pole bracket to the pole 2 Place the BBU mounting bracket between the pole bracket and the router mounting bracket Secure with two each 10 32 screws Figure 18 3 Mount and secure the router to the mounting bracket with two each 10 32 screws 4 Connect the PoE LAN output cable to the BBU LAN output port 5 Attach the PoE input cab...

Page 46: ...2 screws Figure 19 3 Connect the PoE LAN output cable from the BBU LAN output port to the MGT port on the router 4 Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port Note When the PS079001 is remotely mounted the data and power out cable supplied with the unit must be replaced with an outdoor rated Ethernet cable of sufficient length FIGURE 19 Remote Mounting the BBU on a Metal Pole BBU mounting pla...

Page 47: ...re that the bracket is level Figure 20 2 Connect the PoE LAN output cable from the BBU LAN output port to the MGT port on the router 3 Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port Note When the PS079001 is remotely mounted the data and power out cable supplied with the unit must be replaced with an outdoor rated Ethernet cable of sufficient length FIGURE 20 Mounting the BBU on a Wood Pole BBU ...

Page 48: ...s chapter show router power consumption as a function of traffic load FIGURE 21 6410 Power Consumption TABLE 8 6410 Power Consumption Watts at Specified Input Voltage Traffic level Duty cycle 12V 24V 48V Quiescent beacon only 0 2 4 2 5 3 0 Normal 10 2 7 2 7 3 1 Busy hour 30 4 8 4 9 4 7 Maximum 50 5 9 6 5 6 0 ...

Page 49: ...0 and 6420 49 FIGURE 22 6420 Power Consumption TABLE 9 6420 Power Consumption Watts at Specified Input Voltage Traffic level Duty cycle 12V 24V 48V Quiescent beacon only 0 4 3 4 3 4 3 Normal 10 6 1 5 7 5 7 Busy hour 30 9 3 8 6 8 8 Maximum 50 11 9 11 0 11 1 ...

Page 50: ...page 55 BB063001 External Battery Backup Unit on page 55 TABLE 10 Physical Specifications Specification Value Physical Dimensions Inches Height 2 5 6 4cm without antennas Height 14 25 36 2cm with antennas Width 8 75 22 2cm Depth 7 25 18 4cm Weight lbs maximum kg maximum 4 lbs 1 8 kg 5 lbs 2 3 kg with mounting brackets Mounting Mounting Pole Diameter 1 to 10 Mounting Hole Dimensions 6 1 8 by 4 Temp...

Page 51: ...q ft 100 sq in Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 salt fog rust resistance compliant Color Color Unpainted metal gray radome Shock and Vibration Operational ETSI 300 19 2 4 specification T4 1E class 4M3 Transportation ISTA 2A Status Lamp Indicators Green Red Blue TABLE 10 Physical Specifications continued Specification Value ...

Page 52: ...ing 330 100BaseT Duplex Setting RJ45 connector 802 11b g n Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802 11b g n Wi Fi Frequency Range 2400 to 2483 MHz ISM Band CH 1 11 FCC Part 15 Models 641030X0 642030X0 2400 to 2500 MHz CH 1 13 ETSI EU Models 641030X2 642030X2 Modulation 802 11g n OFDM 64 QAM 16 QAM QPSK BPSK 802 11b DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK Rx Sensitivity Tx Power ETSI EU 5dBm 20dBm EIRP set in 1dB units F...

Page 53: ...a n Wi Fi Frequency Range 5 725 5 850 GHz FCC IC 5 470 5 725 GHz ETSI EU Modulation OFDM 64 QAM 16 QAM Rx Sensitivity Tx Power ETSI EU 15dBm 30dBm EIRP set in 1dB units FCC IC 19dBm 36dBm EIRP set in 1dB units 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 Antennas Multi antenna system 2 TX x...

Page 54: ...802 3at LAN port 11 55 VDC MGT Port Power Consumption 10 W typical TABLE 13 Certifications Other Regulatory Domain Specification U S CFR 47 FCC Part 15 C Class B UL579 IEC 60529 IP67 Rated for Outdoor Use ISTA 2A Europe EN60950 cTUVus Listed I T E IEEE ANSI C62 41 Category C AC Surge Immunity EN61000 4 5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity EN61000 4 2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000 4 4 Level 4 EFT Burst Immun...

Page 55: ...erating temperature 40o F to 158o F 40o C to 70o C Storage temperature 40oF to 185oF 40o C to 85o C Weather rating IP54 NEMA4x Wind loading 300 Newtons 165MPH 264kmph Wind survivability 165MPH 264kmph TABLE 15 BB063001 External Battery Backup Unit Specification Value Input voltage 48VDC Output voltage 24VDC Data input output 10 100Base T Connector 3 x RJ45 Dimensions height 4 92 125mm width 6 77 1...

Page 56: ... Operating temperature 40o F to 140o F 40o C to 60o C Storage temperature 40oF to 185oF 40oC to 85oC Charging temperature 40oF to 113oF 40oC to 45oC Weather loading IP54 NEMA4x Wind loading 300 Newtons 165MPH 264kmph Wind survivability 165MPH 264kmph TABLE 15 BB063001 External Battery Backup Unit continued Specification Value ...

Page 57: ...Tropos Routers Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 57 6 Antenna Information This chapter provides information on the integrated Tropos antennas 2 4 GHz Antennas on page 58 5 GHz Antenna on page 59 ...

Page 58: ...410 and 6420 58 2 4 GHz Antennas Specifications for the 2 4 GHz antennas Integrated omni antenna Length 11 5 29 2 cm Average gain azimuth 5 2dBi Gain 7 5 dBi Maximum efficiency 79 Antenna Patterns are shown in Figure 23 FIGURE 23 2 4 GHz Antenna Patterns ...

Page 59: ...tion Guide Models 6410 and 6420 59 5 GHz Antenna Specifications for the 5 GHz antenna Integrated omni antenna Length 10 25 4 cm Gain 8 0 dBi Maximum efficiency 73 Antenna Patterns are shown in Figure 24 FIGURE 24 5 GHz Antenna Patterns ...

Page 60: ... Officials AC Alternating Current ANSI American National Standards Institute AWG American Wire Gauge BBU Battery Backup Unit C Celsius CAT Category CCK Complementary Code Keying CE Conformite Europeene CFR Code of Federal Regulations CISPR International Special Committee on Radio Interference CSA Canadian Standard Association dB Decibels dBi Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator dBm Decibels ...

Page 61: ...e EU European Union FCC Federal Communications Commission FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum HFC Hybrid Fiber Coax Hz Hertz IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP67 Ingress Protection Standard ISM Instrumentation Scientific and Medical band ISTA International Safe Transit Association LAN Local Area Network Mbps Megabits Per Secon...

Page 62: ...th PoE Power over Ethernet RJ45 Registered Jack 45 RSS Received Signal Strength Rx Receive RXD Receive Data TUV Technical Inspection Association 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 16 ...

Page 63: ...ery backup Unit BB063001 38 F FCC antenna rules 14 G grounding connecting 35 data protection device 35 router 34 I installation hardware and tools 16 installation site surveys 17 installing Tropos router 11 14 interfaces 52 L location guidelines 17 M metal pole mounting 21 models 11 mounting clearance 18 instructions 20 large diameter poles 19 metal pole 21 orientation 18 strategies 18 streetlight...

Page 64: ... 30 S safety general considerations 17 information 36 site planning 16 site surveys 17 specifications interfaces 52 physical 50 power 54 streetlight mounting instructions 28 mounting options 18 T tools for installation 16 tower mounting 27 W warnings general 5 wood brace mounting 26 wood pole mounting 24 ...

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