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GigaSpire BLAST u4hm (GM1028H) 

Installation Guide 

July 2023 

#220-01305 R10 

 

Summary of Contents for GigaSpire BLAST u4hm

Page 1: ...GigaSpire BLAST u4hm GM1028H Installation Guide July 2023 220 01305 R10 ...

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Page 3: ...e BLAST u4hm 8 Product Dimensions 10 Exploring Product Interfaces 11 Mounting Options 13 Powering Options 14 Installation Variables 16 Chapter 2 Installing the GM1028H GigaSpire BLAST Satellite 19 Unpacking the GigaSpire BLAST GM1028H 20 Installing Power and Network Cables 21 Identifying the Installation Location 23 Installing the System on a Wall 25 Installing the System on a Pole 28 Grounding th...

Page 4: ...t by written agreement with Calix May 2023 Chapter 3 Final Setup and Activation 35 Powering Up the System 36 Replacing Removed Covers 38 Sealing Cable Entry Locations 39 Appendix A Appendix 41 System LED Behavior 41 System Specifications 43 Agency Listings 44 ...

Page 5: ...es or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Professional installation is required IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 43...

Page 6: ... not avoided ALERTE L alerte indique la présence d un danger susceptible d endommager l équipement ou les logiciels de perdre des données ou d interrompre le service s il n est pas évité DANGER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION MAY BE PRESENT Fiber optic radiation can cause severe eye damage or blindness Do not look into the open end of an optical fiber DANGER PRODUIT LASER DE CLASSE...

Page 7: ...igaSpire BLAST u4hm GM1028H outdoor mesh Wi Fi satellite system and provides an overview of installation considerations Topics Covered This chapter covers the following topics Introducing the GigaSpire BLAST u4hm on page 8 Product Dimensions on page 10 Exploring the Product Interfaces on page 11 Mounting Options on page 13 Powering Options on page 14 Installation Considerations on page 16 ...

Page 8: ...he 2 4 and 5 GHz spectrum Using a Gigabit Ethernet interface supporting either WAN or LAN allows broadband service providers BSPs to provide high bandwidth for the most demanding environments With integrated power of Ethernet PoE the GigaSpire BLAST u4hm can be placed in an optimal location even without power availability Coupled with the Calix GigaPro GPR8802x the GigaSpire BLAST u4hm can be powe...

Page 9: ...ss Gigabit Ethernet LAN WAN interface single port of multi rate 10 100 1000 BASE T Ethernet auto negotiating for residential IPTV and data services Dynamic Mesh load balancing band node steering interference management Supports a Power of Ethernet PoE input power option on its Gigabit WAN port to operate as a PoE Powered Device PD or can be powered locally with a traditional AC DC power adapter ...

Page 10: ...2023 Product Dimensions Dimensions for the GigaSpire BLAST u4hm are included here for reference Note The GM1028H must be wall or pole mounted using the appropriate mounting bracket Note The u4hm includes the wall mount bracket affixed to the back of the unit Wall Mount Dimensions GM1028H Satellite ...

Page 11: ...ation of covers and cut outs to keep the incoming fiber protected and dry GM1028H Outer Cover With the bottom cover removed a partial view of the ports can be seen Relative positions of interface ports By tilting the GM1028H downward the bottom surface of the satellite can be seen The image below provides information on interface ports and their functions ...

Page 12: ...2 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix May 2023 Note The view below shows the GM1028H with the Wall Mount Bracket already attached Interface locations ...

Page 13: ...ns However this deployment scenario still mandates that an AC power outlet is located within the power cord distance of the Wi Fi source If installing in a greenfield environment initial installation plan on placing the GM1028H within 10 feet of the power supply As an alternative longer power cords are available to extend the distance between the u4hm and the power supply Calix also recommends kee...

Page 14: ...ere the device is being deployed Note Only provided and approved power cords or voltage adapters should be used to connect to this product The power supply provided is suitable for both indoor and outdoor deployments and provides the following Ext Power Adapter 12 VDC 3A AC Power Cord from incoming line voltage power 10 feet 3 meters DC Power Cord to u4hm 6 feet 1 8 meters 2 pin barrel connector t...

Page 15: ...Power over Ethernet PoE system PoE Supports personal devices only on the WAN uplink Daisy chain uplinks to any satellite unit are supported from the LAN port but not the PoE port When employing PoE added hardware specific to this powering option are not provided by Calix nor does Calix recommend any specific solution If additional help is needed on implementing a power supply please contact your l...

Page 16: ...aps for dressing cables as needed Network Uplink The u4hm system is equipped with a 1GE WAN Ethernet port for uplink connections to the network Connect the system to the network following these guidelines Connect the system to the network using either a wired ethernet or wireless backhaul link to connect to the RG system Supported Topologies The GigaSpire BLAST u4hm Wi Fi AP system operates in sat...

Page 17: ... You can arrange satellites in a star or daisy chain topology adhering to the following guidelines Maximum of 4 satellites supported per RG Star topology preferred daisy chain topology also supported For star arrays wired or wireless links to the RG are supported For daisy chains a maximum of 2 hops are supported from RG to last satellite For daisy chains only wireless backhaul links are supported...

Page 18: ... the RG Silicone sealant caulk for sealing cable entry holes 2 mounting screws for wall mount bracket PoE power supply equipment PSE PoE injector to install nearby only if using PoE power option Tools Bring the following tools to the installation site Phillips head screwdrivers 2 head 1 head Level for aligning the installed bracket to the wall or pole Pencil to mark bracket and drill hole location...

Page 19: ... radiation exposure MISE EN GARDE L utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peuvent entraîner une exposition à des rayonnements dangereux Note Before mounting the u4hm to a wall or pole complete all internal wiring Once the u4hm is attached very little room exists due to mounting bracket interference Follow these tips when installing a ...

Page 20: ...n device with interface cover pre installed The wall mount bracket The grounding plug and the grounding screw M4 Phillips head Safety card After opening the carton remove the protective packaging ensure all components above are present and prepare for mounting the unit Before proceeding the bottom cover must be removed In addition to the above the following optional accessories are available sold ...

Page 21: ...g you 2 Remove the cover screws using a phillips head screwdriver and set aside 1 Cover Screw Removal 3 Once removed grasp the cover and pull it from the u4hm 4 Set the cover aside for later use 1 The pre installed screws are Phillips head requiring a 2 Phillips head screwdriver to remove Note Some early u4hm units shipped with tamper proof Torx head screws instead of Phillips head screws If your ...

Page 22: ...ink skip step 2b b Conditional Step If using commercial power connect the DC power cable from the AC DC adapter Feed the DC power cable through the hole in the right cable entry stub Connect the DC power cable to the power input jack c Conditional Step If this unit provides a wired LAN connection or a daisy chained link to another satellite unit connect the LAN Ethernet cable Feed the Ethernet cab...

Page 23: ... the appropriate drills drill bits and fasteners for routing Ethernet or power cables as they pass through walls and the like From a best practice s standpoint keep the following in mind Calix recommends keeping cabling neat and well secured wherever possible A tidy installation allows for increased safety and an overall neater appearance Common tools used for this purpose include cable ties and v...

Page 24: ...Block Water Medium Plaster Stucco Concrete High Metal Tinted or Low E Glass metalized Very High CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this document may result in hazardous radiation exposure MISE EN GARDE L utilisation de commandes ou de réglages ou l exécution de procédures autres que celles spécifiées ici peuvent entraîner une expositio...

Page 25: ...ground is 3 3 meters 11 feet Note Elevation helps APs achieve maximum Wi Fi coverage per the system specification The ideal mounting height above the ground for the u4hm is 3 3 meters 11 feet Mounting the unit lower than this height is supported but it may not achieve its maximum signal reach Locate the unit on the wall in a location that is unlikely to be bumped or jostled Make sure that the Ethe...

Page 26: ...emain level after mounting Note If attaching to sheet rock or gypsum board Calix recommends using a wall anchoring system to ensure the bracket is securely attached 3 Drill holes in the wall and install appropriate wall anchors if required 4 Thread the screws into the wall anchors and tighten leaving a gap of about 1 8 between the screw head and the and the back of the unit This gap allows the u4h...

Page 27: ...ons The GM1028H has a wall mount bracket included in the packaging The bracket itself does not require any fasteners for attaching to the GM1028H however there are two mounting slots on the bracket for attaching to the wall Appropriate mounting dimensions are shown here for reference Installing the GM1028H Wall Mount Bracket ...

Page 28: ...tional hose clamps not supplied by Calix Note In a pole mount environment the minimum distance between the u4hm and the ground is 5 meters 16 feet Elevation helps APs achieve maximum Wi Fi coverage per the system specification The ideal mounting height above the ground for the u4hm is 5 meters 16 feet Mounting the unit lower than this height is supported but it may not achieve its maximum signal r...

Page 29: ...he hose clamps until snug Note The hex head screw on the hose clamp can accept a 5 16 ratchet bit for faster tightening Pole Mount Bracket Attached 3 Attach the GM1028H system to the mounting bracket a Before attaching the u4hm orient the unit so its interfaces point downward b Install and tighten two of the hex screws into the back of the u4hm remembering to leave about a 3 16 gap between the scr...

Page 30: ...ove b Conditional Step If using commercial power connect the DC power cable from the AC DC adapter Feed the DC power cable through the x hole in the right cable entry stub 3 in image above Connect the DC power cable to the power input jack c Conditional Step If this unit provides a wired LAN connection or a daisy chained link to another u4hm unit connect the LAN Ethernet cable Feed the Ethernet ca...

Page 31: ...und the u4hm chassis 1 Cut your ground wire to the required length Leave enough slack to account for routing back to the earth ground Crimp the ring lug onto the ground wire end using an appropriately sized crimper to achieve a tight connection 2 Connect the ground cable to the u4hm chassis as follows a Position the ground cable s lug against the chassis rear panel at the ground terminal location ...

Page 32: ...ment stipulates that earth electrodes must conduct to earth with no more than 25 ohms of resistance If 25 ohms cannot be achieved with a single electrode a secondary electrode must be used and bonded together using a 6 AWG copper conductor or equivalent The system must be installed to an auxiliary ground source to be compliant with UL listings The primary method of grounding in this application wi...

Page 33: ... electrode at the installation site to provide protection from electric shock for equipment and personnel The ground circuit may consist of a simple copper rod driven into the earth or a complex system of buried rods and wires The lower the resistance of the electrode to earth connection the more effective the ground system is for safety and lightning protection Proper grounding conditions and req...

Page 34: ...34 Proprietary Information Not for use or disclosure except by written agreement with Calix May 2023 ...

Page 35: ...alix May 2023 Chapter 3 Final Setup and Activation This chapter describes how to activate the GM1028H system for service Topic Covered This chapter covers the following topic Powering up the System on page 36 Replacing Removed Covers on page 38 Sealing Cable Entry Locations on page 39 ...

Page 36: ...erproof grommet and connect to the 2 pin power connector of the u4hm 3 Plug the other end 3 pin into any available 110 220 VAC wall outlet The GigaSpire BLAST begins its start up sequence Flashing green LED AC DC Power Converter PoE power Ethernet cable To connect PoE power 1 Locate the Ethernet cable supplying the power over Ethernet PoE power from the PoE switch source 2 Connect the Ethernet cab...

Page 37: ...le 110 220 VAC wall outlet 4 The GigaSpire begins its start up sequence Flashing amber LED GM1028H u4hm Power Connection PoE power Ethernet cable To connect PoE power Note A waterproof ethernet connector and cable are required when powered by PoE 1 Locate the Ethernet cable supplying the power over Ethernet PoE power from the PoE switch source 2 Connect the Ethernet cable to the PoE Ethernet port ...

Page 38: ...lizing the installation Perform the following steps 1 With the power ethernet and ground wires securely connected thread each exit cable through the provided bottom stub of the u4hm 2 Use additional cable ties or wiring clips to dress the cables outside the u4hm 3 Place the previously removed lower cover into the slots of the u4hm and re install the torx screws ...

Page 39: ...s immediately after installation to prevent moisture from condensing inside the access compartment which may cause damage This practice is critically important in humid regions To seal the cable entry port s 1 Verify that the access compartment cover has been re attached to the bottom of the u4hm chassis See Replacing the Access Cover on page 38 for details 2 Very gently pull on the cable s to eli...

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Page 41: ...ent however behavior is unchanged Status Function Color Off Power is off The unit has not been turned on or There is no power to the unit Note LED is off Booting Up Software Upgrade in Process Unit is in the boot up process or service software is being upgraded Flashes orange every second assuming software has taken over Note LED is on Boot up Failure Boot up failed assuming software has taken ove...

Page 42: ... the WPS button a single time or hold 3 seconds in a 10 second window The RG enters pairing mode for up to 120 seconds 2 If another WPS device is found the system pairs with the device If no found the system exits pairing mode after 120 seconds Note Based on the model being deployed LED size and or orientation may be different however behavior is unchanged Status Function LED Status Pairing Attemp...

Page 43: ...500 Base T port RJ 45 PoE 802 3bt PD Wireless Dual band internal antennas 2x2 2 4 GHz 2x2 5 GHz simultaneous 2 4 GHz 802 11 b g n ac ax 5 GHz 802 11 a n ac ax 2x2 UL DL MU MIMO Explicit high power dynamic beamforming Environmental Value Operating temperature Operating and storage relative humidity K 21 enhanced lightning support Indoor ambient temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 10 to 90 and 5 t...

Page 44: ...n accordance with the instructions in this guide may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications Hazardous Materials There are no hazardous materials identified for the GigaSpire GM1028H Application Standards Following is a list of standards that apply to this product Standards FCC Part 15 Sub Part B class B UL 62368 1 EN 300 328 CAN ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 62368 1 EN 3...

Page 45: ...ed LPS Limited Power Source and rated output between 12 VDC 3 A minimum TMA 40 Celsius minimum If additional help is needed on implementing a power supply please contact your local Calix service professional Note A waterproof ethernet connector and cable are required when powered by PoE An external power supply is included with the following rating GigaSpire BLAST GM1028H Input voltage 12 VDC nomi...

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