Tropos® Networks MetroMesh™ Router Outdoor Installation Guide Models 6310 and 6320 trpo_013 Tropos Networks, Inc. 555 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA www.troposnetworks.com 408-331-6800 Part No.
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This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Chapter 4, “Antenna Information.” Antennas not included in the chapter or having a gain greater than 12 dBi in the 2.4 GHz band and 19 dBi in the 5.8 GHz band are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. 2.
European Union WEEE Notice For EU member countries, this symbol means: Do not dispose of this equipment as unsorted municipal waste. This equipment must be collected separately. The return and collection of this product has not been defined at this time, please contact Tropos Networks for return and/or collection. It is important for users of this equipment to participate in reuse, recycling, and other forms of recovery.
European Community Language Versions of Informal Statement for Inclusion in User Information The following statements are in accordance with Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC.
STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! READ THIS FIRST! Important Safety Instructions The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Warning Risk of personal injury or death when installing this device! There is a risk of personal injury or death if the router antennas come near electric power lines. Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. By nature of the installation, you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage. Use caution when installing the outdoor system. This apparatus must be connected to earth ground. Do not open the unit — risk of electric shock inside. Risque d'électrocution.
Contents 1 Installing the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Product Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tropos 6310 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tropos 6320 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 6 Wind Loading Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures Tropos 6310/ 6320 Router Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Example Mounting Location - Antennas Facing Upward . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Proper Use of the Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Metal Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Placing the Router on the Mounting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wood Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Tables Tropos 6310 Router Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Tropos 6320 Router Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power Options / Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Installing the Router This guide explains how to install the Tropos® 6310 and 6320 MetroMesh™ routers safely and is intended for trained technical professionals.
Product Summary Product Summary This document contains installation instructions for the following products: Tropos 6310 Router Tropos 6320 Router Tropos 6310 Router The Tropos 6310 router has the following characteristics: 802.11b/g/n band, 2400-2483 MHz Support for 802.11b/g/n clients PoE power input 20-60 Vdc; 100-277 VAC with external accessory LAN and Management 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, auto-sensing Table 1 lists the Tropos 6310 router models.
Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation The Tropos 6310 and 6320 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 the router assembly is shown in Figure 1.
Preparing for Installation Installation Hardware and Tools The following installation accessories are included in the shipping package: One pole bracket One 4-inch diameter clamp One 6-inch diameter clamp Five 5/16-inch #10-32 stainless steel hex head machine screws You must supply the following tools: Level 5/16-inch nut driver 1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver Tower mounting only: stainless or galvanized steel channel stock and 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch nuts, bolts, and washers to connect
Preparing for Installation Location Guidelines Tropos routers are radio devices and therefore susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these guidelines to ensure the best performance: Install the unit in an area where trees, buildings, and large steel structures do not obstruct radio signals to and from the antenna. Direct line-of-sight operation is best. Install the unit away from microwave ovens or other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz, 4.9 GHZ, or 5.
Mounting Strategies Power Source The Tropos 6310 and 6320 routers are powered by power over Ethernet (PoE) input: PoE (20-60Vdc) 100-277 VAC with external accessory Caution Tropos 6310 and 6320 routers use proprietary PoE. The routers are not 802.3af compliant. Safety Installing the routers can pose a serious hazard.
Mounting Strategies Acceptable options for mounting on a streetlight are shown in Figure 2. In each case the router is mounted to assure clearance for the antennas above the height of the streetlight.
Proper Use of Clamps Proper Use of Clamps The mounting assembly contains a clamp to secure the router to the mounting structure. Figure 3 illustrates the proper use of the clamp. The clamp must be routed through a slot 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.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions This section explains how to mount the router on a pole, tower, or streetlight. It is best to mount the router to aluminum or galvanized steel structures. The mounting brackets are designed to pierce any oxidation layers that are on the outside of the pole, thereby assuring good quality connection to the grounded structure.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Metal Pole Mounting Figure 4 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor metal pole. Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Mount the router on a metal pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any pipe or pole with diameter between 1 inch and 10 inches. 2. Slip the flat portion of the clamp under the inner slot of the pole bracket. 3. Use the clamp to attach the pole bracket to the pole, making sure that it is level.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Figure 5 Placing the Router on the Mounting Assembly trpo_015 To continue installing the router, see “Connecting Data Cables” on page 18.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Wood Pole Mounting Figure 6 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor wood pole. Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Mount the router on a wood pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any outdoor wood pole of diameter at least 1 inch. 2. Attach the pole bracket to the pole by threading a 1/4-inch bolt through the hole in the clamp slot to the pole. The bolt should be at least 3 1/2 inches in length. Make sure that the bracket is level. 3.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Wood Brace Mounting You can mount the pole bracket directly on a wood brace without using clamps, as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Wood Brace Mounting Option 1/4" lag bolt 3-1/2" minimum Wood brace trpo_006 Mount the router on a wood pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any wood brace. 2.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions 5. Place the upright router onto the top of the mounting bracket, as shown in Figure 5 on page 12. Secure the mounting bracket to the router by attaching two 5/16-inch machine screws through the holes in the mounting bracket tabs to corresponding holes on the bottom of the router. To continue installing the router, see “Connecting Data Cables” on page 18. Tower Mounting You can mount the router on an outdoor tower.
Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions Streetlight Mounting You can mount the router on the horizontal or angled arm of a streetlight. Figure 9 shows a typical streetlight mounting installation. Figure 9 Streetlight Mounting Router Pole bracket trpo_00 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 the clamp under the inner slot of the pole bracket. 3.
Connecting Data Cables 4. 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 bracket to the hole in the middle of the pole bracket just above the clamp slot. 5.
Connecting Data Cables Attention Une tension continue peut être présente sur les broches RJ-45 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 1. Have the Ethernet data cable, nut, rubber boots, and cable gland available. 2. Remove the cable gland from the bottom of the router.
Connecting Data Cables 6. Plug the cable into the appropriate port on the router. For power and wired network connectivity, plug the cable into the LAN port, which is farther from the edge of the router than the MGT port (see Figure 11). 7. Screw the cable gland onto the bottom of the router, and 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.
Grounding the Router Grounding the Router Caution You must install an external grounding wire if the router is installed on a non-metal pole or if the metal installation structure is not properly grounded. You must also ground the outdoor data protection device to a bonded pipe or ground rod. Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the router. The grounding arrangement for the router is shown in Figure 12.
Grounding the Router Grounding the Data Protection Device The grounding arrangement for an indoor data protection device is shown in Figure 13. Ground an indoor data protection device 1. Place the protection device as close to the building 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.
Safety and Servicing Information Safety and Servicing Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Tropos 6310 and 6320 routers meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
2 Power Consumption Figure 14 shows router power consumption as a function of traffic load.
3 Product Specifications The tables in this chapter contain specifications for the Tropos 6310 and 6320 routers: “Physical Specifications” on page 25 “Interfaces” on page 27 “Power Options / Consumption” on page 30 “Certifications, Other” on page 30 Table 3 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.
Table 3 Physical Specifications (continued) Specification Value Wind Loading (165 mph) < 210 newtons Projected Area 0.7 sq. ft. (100 sq. in.) Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Salt Fog rust resistance compliant Color Color Unpainted metal/White Radome Shock and Vibration Operational: ETSI 300-19-2-4 Specification T41.E, class 4M3 Transportation: ISTA 2A Reliability Reliability (MTBF) 505,787 hours demonstrated Field failure rate 1.
Table 4 Interfaces Specification Value LAN Interface IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT • Auto sensing • Maximum Distance (ft): 550 (10BaseT Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Duplex Setting) • RJ45 connector MGT Interface IEEE 802.3 10/100Base T • Auto sensing • Maximum Distance (ft): 550 (10BaseT Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Duplex Setting) • RJ45 connector 802.11b/g/n Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802.
Table 4 Interfaces (continued) Specification Value Rx Saturation Maximum Power at Antenna Port -5dBm (1 Mbps) -5dBm (2 Mbps) -5dBm (5.5 Mbps) -5dBm (11 Mbps) -5dBm (6 Mbps) -5dBm (9 Mbps) -5dBm (12 Mbps) -10dBm (18 Mbps) -30dBm (24 Mbps) -35dBm (36 Mbps) -35dBm (48 Mbps) -35dBm (54 Mbps) Antennas Multi-antenna system: 1-TX x 3-RX 6dBi omnidirectional integrated antennas Support for 802.11n MRC 802.11a/n Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802.11a/n Wi-Fi Frequency Range 5.725 - 5.850 GHz (FCC/IC) 5.
Table 4 Interfaces (continued) Specification Value 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: 1-TX x 1-RX 8dBi omnidirectional integrated antennas Support for 802.
Table 5 Power Options / Consumption Specification Value Antenna Protection <= 0.5μJ for 3kA @ 8/20μS Waveform EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Data Port Protection EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Power Power Input Power input: PoE (20-60Vdc) 100-277 VAC with external accessory Power Consumption 10 W typical Table 6 Certifications, Other Regulatory Domain Specification U.S. CFR 47 FCC Part 90 CFR 47 FCC Part 15.
4 Antenna Information This chapter provides information on the integrated Tropos antennas: “2.
2.4 GHz Antennas 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 Peak gain: 6.0 dBi Maximum efficiency: 73% Antenna Patterns are shown in Figure 15. Figure 15 2.
5 GHz Antenna 5 GHz Antenna Specifications for the 5 GHz antenna: Integrated omni antenna Length: 10” (25.4 cm) Average gain azimuth: 7.0dBi Peak gain: 8.0 dBi Maximum efficiency: 68% Antenna Patterns are shown in Figure 16.
5 Installation Accessories This chapter contains accessory ordering information: Table 7 Installation Accessories Description Manufacturer Part Number Distributor Contact Information Outdoor CAT5 4-Pair Data Cable Belden 7929A Anixter www.anixter.com Belden 7921A (recommended) Anixter www.anixter.com Superior Essex BBDG Crossover Distribution www.crossoverdistribution.com Cable, CAT5, 8 Conductor, Harsh Environment Madison Cable 08KFK00013 Tyco www.madisoncable.
6 Wind Loading Considerations The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards manual, “Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals,” governs most structural support issues related to traffic lighting and controls. Many state and city public works departments site the AASHTO standard as the guide for their requirements. Local municipalities in coastal states, which experience frequent hurricanes, etc.
Abbreviations The following acronyms are used in this document.
Table 8 Abbreviations (continued) DGT Directorate General of Telecommunications (Taiwan) DQPSK Differential-Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying DSSS Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum EFT Electrically Fast Transients EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN IEC standard ESD Electrostatic Discharge ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute EU European Union FCC Federal Communications Commission FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum HFC Hybrid Fi
Table 8 Abbreviations (continued) NEC National Electrical Codes NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing P Phase PE Protective Earth 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 Contr
Index Numerics G 2.4 GHz antenna 32 2.4 GHz antennas 32 5 GHz antenna 33 6310 router 2 6320 router 2 grounding connecting 22 data protection device 22 router 21 I A accessories 34 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 35 antennas 2.
power consumption 24 source 6 specifications 30 preparing for installation 3 product specifications certifications 30 interfaces 27 physical 25 power 30 R regulatory notices ii RJ45 Ethernet ports 18 router diagram 3 exploded view 3 router models 2 rubber boot 19 S safety general considerations 6 information 23 site planning 4 site surveys 5 specifications certifications 30 interfaces 27 physical 25 power 30 streetlight mounting instructions 17 mounting options 7 T tools for installation 4 tower mounting
