Hardware Installation Guide HotPort HotPort Series 7000 Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes mesh radio 1 mesh radio 2 status power HotPort 7100 - Indoor Node Manual Revision 1.01-DRAFT 2010-01-07 The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice. Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.firetide.com, for current versions.
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Caution! Risk of electric shock! POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible contact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of the equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly or indirectly with power lines.
HotPort Node Installation This hardware installation guide describes how to install the HotPort node safely. The HotPort is intended to be installed by trained professionals. Be sure to read and understand all installation and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation. Table 1. Summary of HotPort Series 7000 Mesh Nodes Model 7100 7200 Use Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz No.
Planning Your Installation Staging Considerations You should set up and test your nodes indoors, on a bench or table, before installing them. This will allow you to pre-configure the nodes so that they are all on the same RF channel, etc. You will use HotView Pro to configure the HotPort nodes and create a small mesh network. Test the network settings you plan to use. Warning: The staging antennas provided with Firetide outdoor nodes are for temporary use only.
Outdoor Node Installation Preparing the Unit 1. Pre-assemble the antenna, HotPort node, and other devices to a metal pole and antenna and then relocate and attach it to a roof top. It is often easier to install all devices to one object, such as a pole, and then attach the pole to the roof. In many cases, connecting the devices to a pole already attached to the roof top can be difficult and dangerous.
Antenna Placement Firetide recommends the use of antennas specifically designed for MIMO applications. While it is possible to select and mount six individual antennas, determining correct placement and spacing is difficult. Use an antenna engineered for best results with MIMO. If you are not using three antennas on each radio, install antennas in order, from the front of the unit toward the back. Do not ‘skip’ antenna connections.
Mounting the Universal Bracket You can mount the node to a wall, a light pole, or an irregularly shaped pole. The universal mounting bracket has been designed with multiple holes and slots to allow mounting with bolts, straps, or other methods. Extra nuts and bolts are provided for this purpose; don’t be alarmed if you have leftover fasteners when installation is complete.
Connecting Cables After your node is mounted, attach the six antennas, the power cable, and any Ethernet cables you need. Note that all of the weatherproof caps have been removed from the node for illustrative purposes. You should not leave any unused connector uncovered. Figure 5. HotPort 7200 Bottom Panel ac power dc power power port 3 status port 2 radio 1 radio 2 –mesh– port 1 usb ethernet Note the locations of the reset button under the weatherproof cap.
Appendix A - Contacting Firetide Dealer-Provided Technical Support and Warranty Service Sales Assistance If you need additional technical assistance, please contact your Firetide dealer directly. All authorized Firetide dealers are trained and authorized to provide technical support and warranty services for our products and have qualified technical staff available to help you build and maintain your Firetide mesh network.
Appendix B - Connector Wiring HotPort Outdoor Node AC Power Connector Figure 6 shows the pinout of the AC Power connector used on Series 7200 outdoor nodes. Views are shown of both the connector on the unit, and the mating connector on the cable itself. Pin 1 is neutral; pin 2 is line, and pin 3 is ground. Figure 6.
Appendix C - Specifications Common Specifications Supported Data Rates & Standards • 802.11a Wireless Interface These tables describes the technical limits of the nodes. Various country restrictions may further limit available choices. Model 7100 7200 Use Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz Single-radio HotPort 7100 nodes appear as 7101. Dual-radio HotPort 7100 nodes appear as 7102. Single-radio HotPort 7200 nodes appear as 7201.
Series 7200 Outdoor Unit Specifications Series 7100 Indoor Unit Specifications Network Ports Network Ports • Three 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports with weatherproof connectors, LED activity indicator • IEEE 802.3, 802.3u compliant • CSMA/CD 10/100/1000 autosense • Ports 2, 3 PSE Power over Ethernet per 802.
Appendix D - Regulatory Notices USA FCC Radiation Exposure Statement To ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure limits, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is separation distance from all persons. subject to the following two conditions: • For the 7100, the distance must be 20 cm. • This device may not cause harmful interference. • For the 7200, the distance must be 76 cm.
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