TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Altai A8n Series Super WiFi Base Station Installation Guide Version 1.
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TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3. This device should not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc ans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique àl'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut ch oisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dép asse pas l'intensiténécessaire àl'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................6 2 A8-EIN BASE STATION MOUNTING AND OUTLOOK........................................................7 2.1 A8-Ein Base Station Mounting Kit ...................................................................10 2.2 Mounting A8-Ein on Pole ....................................................................
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 1 Introduction This guide is designed to provide the information needed to mount A8n Series Base Station (BTS) at the site location. A8n series contains 3 variants: i) A8n: contains A8n base station plus 4 external 2.4GHz 14dBi panel antennas. Each panel antenna can adjust direction and tilt. ii) A8Ein: integrated base station, multi-beam 2.4GHz 19dBi antenna array for 80 degree sector coverage.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 2 A8-Ein Base Station Mounting and Outlook Mounting screw Locking screw hole 5GHz Port Grounding Screw Ethernet Port Figure 1.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 5GHz Antenna Ports Grounding Screw USBPort Ethernet Port Figure 2. bottom-view of A8-Ein Reset back to factory default via reset button Hardware reset button have 2 functions: Soft-reboot [equivalent to UI: Reboot).
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc The reset button’s location is shown in following.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 2.1 A8-Ein Base Station Mounting Kit A B C D Main mounting module Mounting back plate 4x mounting screw and nut 4x locking screw B A D C A Figure 3. A8-Ein Base Station Package 2.2 Mounting A8-Ein on Pole 1. Assemble the mounting kit according to Figure 4 with one side of the screw installed. 2. Mount the kit to the pole at the desired height and tighten all 4 screws to fix its position (Figure 5). 3.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 6. Adjust A8-Ein tilting by relaxing the pair of tilting screws and tighten them back when the angle is fixed (Figure 9). 7. The mounting kit will fit with pole diameter from 1 inch to 3 inches. Figure 4. Mounting kit assembly Figure 5. Mounting kit assembly Figure 6.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Figure 7. Clamping A8-Ein unit Figure 8. Secure the unit Tilting Screws Figure 9.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 3 A8n and A8in Base Station Mounting Mounting for A8n and A8in are the same. Figure 10 shows the back view of A8in. A8n has the same mounting screw. Mounting screw Grounding Screw 5GHz Port Ethernet Port Figure 10.
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TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 3.2 Mounting A8n and A8in on Pole 1. Assemble the mounting kit according to Figure 12 with one side of the screw installed. 2. Mount the kit to the pole at the desired height and tighten all 4 screws to fix its position (Figure 13). 3. The mounting kit must be installed with the key hole pointing direction (Figure 14). 4. Clamp the unit to the mounting kit, as shown in Figure 15 and make sure the mounting screw is locked in the key hole. 5.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 4 Mounting A8n 2.4GHz antenna and cable connection Introduction 1. The A8n AP has 4 external 2.4GHz panel antennas. The A8Ein and A8in has internal 2.4GHz antenna. External 2.4GHz panel antenna gives you more freedom to adjust the direction and tilting of each antenna. Internal 2.4GHz antenna is easier for installation. 2. At the top of A8n, there are 8 N-female RF connector marked with 1-8. They are grouped to 4 groups to connect to 4 external 2.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 4.1 Mounting of A8n 2.4GHz Panel antenna 1. Mount the 2.4GHz radio antenna to the pole. It is recommended that to install the standard A8n 2.4GHz antenna with the RF ports facing downward, as shown in Figure 17. 2. Adjust the direction and down-tilt angle of the A8n 2.4GHz antenna to align, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 17. Standard A8n 2.4GHz Antenna Figure 18. Adjust A8n 2.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 4.2 Cable connection from A8n to 2.4GHz panel antenna 1. Connect RF cable from panel antenna port to A8n 2.4GHz RF port at the top of A8n. 2. RF port 1 and 2 of A8n must connect to the same panel antenna. The same for ports (3.4), (5,6) and (7.8) which each pairs must connect to the same panel antenna. It is recommended to connect the A8n port to antenna port according Figure 20 mapping. 3. It is recommended to seal the A8n series 2.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Figure 20. Antenna port to A8n port mapping Sector 4 Sector 3 Sector 2 Sector 1 Figure21. A8n 2.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 5 RF Cables Connection and Mounting of 5GHz Radio Antenna 1. The standard A8n series 5GHz antenna has two RF ports. 2. Connect RF cables from the A8n series 5GHz antenna RF ports which marked “a0” and “a1”next to the RF ports. 3. It is recommended to seal the A8n series 5GHz antenna RF ports with weatherproof materials to get the best performance according to the procedure in chapter 6 of this document 5GHz Port Figure 22.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 6 Weatherproofing A8n Series Radio Antenna Introduction Sealing materials are applied to outdoor antenna connectors to accomplish several goals. First and foremost is to prevent water from entering the connector. The second reason is to protect the connector from gradual degradation due to UV radiation and pollution. Sunlight and weather will oxidize metal surfaces and cause DC resistance to increase on exposed mating surfaces.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Installation Tips A few general rules about weatherproofing RF ports: 1. Always apply tape at temperature above 32 degrees F to ensure adhesion. When working in cold weather, always protect your tape rolls by storing it under your coat and next to your body to keep tape flexible. If the tape cannot stretch elastically, it will not seal properly. 2. Do not stretch the tape to the point where it distorts.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Figure 27. Wrap the Butyl Rubber Strip Figure 28. Butyl Rubber Ring Finished Connecting RF Cables 1. Make sure each RF cable and its connectors are absolutely dry. 2. Loosely connect all the RF cables from each RF port. Do not tighten up any of the connections. 3. Secure the RF cable bundles to the pole. 4.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 5. Weatherproof the A8n series antenna ports. Weatherproofing on A8n 2.4GHz Radio Antenna Ports 1. Start wrapping a layer of electrical tape from 1/4” (6mm) above the edge of the RF cable connector. Overlap the tape to half –width. The tape should cover the RF cable connector body, and extend 1” (25mm) above the cable connector clamping nut. The tape can be applied in one or more strips if necessary.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 2. Start wrapping a layer of butyl rubber tape 1” (25mm) below the electrical tape. Overlap the tape to half –width. Finish the wrap at the base of the antenna port and cut the tape. Take extra care to make sure that the RF cable connector to A8n series 5GHz antenna RF port junction is tightly sealed. Press the tape edges together so that there are no gaps. Press the tape against the RF cable connector body and the A8n series 5GHz antenna RF port.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 7 Recommendation on Installation Pole Antenna Pole Height and Size The antenna should be mounted at least 1 meter above any obstacle in front. Hence, the height of the pole depends on the situation. In the situation shown below, the pole should be at least 2 to 3 meters to avoid any obstacle. The mounting kit can mount the pole with diameter from 1.5 inches to 3 inches.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 8 Grounding Protection The A8n series must be properly connected to earth ground. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage, injury or death. Product warranty does not cover damage resulting in part or in whole from improper grounding. An external grounding wire must be installed, especially when A8-Ein is deployed on a non-metal pole or the metal pole is not properly grounded.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc 9 Ethernet Connector Packet Installation The Ethernet connector packet includes the following components: 1. 2. 3. 4.
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TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Tight up the screw nut into the Ethernet connector of AP Cat 5e or cat 6 Ethernet cable are recommended. Maximum cable length between PoE adapter and A8n is 100m.
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TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc Lightning Rod A lightning rod (air terminal) neutralizes the downward lightning strike by launching an upward ionized path. The lightning current will follow this path and is thus diverted away from personnel and electronic equipment. The lightning rod must be constructed of steel with a pointed tip and welded to a ground conductor.
TPS13-001_rev1_4_A8n_series_Installation_Guide_for_FCC.doc connected to indoor units via a grounded external lightning protector box. The external lightning protector box should be located outside the building as near as practicable to the entrance of the cables to the building and it is connected to an earth termination via a ground cable.
