Access/One® Network OWS Field Installation Strix Outdoor Wireless System (OWS) Field Installation April 13th, 2006 210-0014-01 Rev. F Copyright © 2003 – 2006 Strix Systems, Inc. 26610 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 USA http://www.strixsystems.
OWS Field Installation Copyright Notice Copyright © 2003 – 2006 Strix Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or disclosed in whole or in part by any means without the written consent of Strix Systems, Inc. Access/One Network is a registered trademark of Strix Systems, Inc. All other trademarks and brand names are marks of their respective holders. FCC Notice The enclosed wireless network device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
OWS Field Installation Non-Modification Statement Unauthorized changes or modifications to Strix devices are not permitted. Modifications to Strix devices will void the warranty and may violate FCC regulations. RF Exposure Requirements To ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, the antenna used for this wireless network device must be installed to provide a separation distance of a minimum of 2 meters (6.
OWS Field Installation Antenna Placement Warning Do not locate any antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where the antenna can come into contact with such circuits. When installing antennas, take extreme care not to come into contact with such electrical circuits, as they can cause serious injury or death.
OWS Field Installation Limited Warranty Strix Systems, Inc.
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OWS Field Installation Table of Contents Copyright Notice .................................................................................................................................... ii FCC Notice ............................................................................................................................................ ii Other Notices ........................................................................................................................................
OWS Field Installation Physical Layout (Enclosure) ...........................................................................................................22 Physical Layout (Wireless Modules) ............................................................................................... 23 Routing the Antenna Cables ................................................................................................................. 23 Grounding the OWS Enclosure ............................................
OWS Field Installation OWS Field Installation This field installation manual provides instructions for installing the Strix OWS 2400 and OWS 3600 products safely and is intended for trained technical professionals. You must read the Safety Warnings on page iii before commencing with the installation. Theory of Operation The Strix Systems, Access/One® Network OWS provides up to 3 independent channels of 802.11g support, and 3 independent channels of 802.11a support through its external connections.
OWS Field Installation Planning Your Installation To ensure safe and durable wiring, the installation of the Strix OWS must follow the appropriate electrical and building codes. Observe the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code. Local Guidelines The Strix OWS is a radio device and therefore susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput and range.
OWS Field Installation Installing the OWS Enclosure This section provides instructions for mounting the OWS enclosure. Mounting the OWS on a Vertical Pole Parts Required ◗ OWS enclosure. ◗ Pole. ◗ 2 vertical mounting brackets. ◗ 4 screws, for attaching the mounting brackets to the OWS enclosure. ◗ 2 U-bolt assemblies, for mounting the OWS enclosure to a standard 1 7/8 inch diameter steel pole. ◗ 2 straps, for mounting the OWS enclosure to a pole with a diameter greater than 1 7/8 inches.
OWS Field Installation 3. For a standard 1 7/8 inch diameter steel pole installation, use the 2 U-bolt assemblies to attach the enclosure to the pole via the vertical mounting brackets—finger tighten only. If installing the OWS on a wider pole (for example, a utility pole), go directly to Step 7—skip Steps 3 through 6.
OWS Field Installation 5. Use a 7/16 inch nut wrench to tighten the U-bolts (4 nuts) and secure the OWS enclosure in place. Tighten all four nuts to 10–12 lbf.ft (1.38–1.66 kgf.m). When tightening the U-bolts, ensure that the bolts are not twisted—the ends of each U-bolt should be protruding through the bracket evenly (the same distance). Tighten (4 places) 6. Check that the U-bolts are tight and that the OWS enclosure is securely anchored to the pole.
OWS Field Installation Straps (x2) 7. For poles wider than 1 7/8 inch diameter, use two straps (hose clamps)—not provided. Feed one strap through each of the vertical mounting brackets. Recommended straps: Type 301 SS with Type 305 SS screw, 3.125 x 6 inches, available from McMaster-Carr (part number 54155K36). 8. Loosely attach the OWS enclosure to the pole with the 2 straps. Adjust the enclosure to the desired position on the pole (up and down or rotational).
OWS Field Installation Mounting the OWS on a Wall Parts Required ◗ OWS enclosure. ◗ 4 nylon hangers, for mounting the OWS enclosure to a wall. ◗ 4 screws (10-32 x 0.375), for attaching the nylon hangers to the enclosure. Tools Required ◗ Flat blade screwdriver ◗ Power drill and drill bit (if necessary) 1. Attach the 4 nylon hangers to the OWS enclosure using the 4 screws provided. Nylon Hanger (x4) 2. Mount the OWS enclosure to any wall surface, ensuring that the unit is level and secure (4 places).
OWS Field Installation Installing Antennas This section provides instructions for installing and connecting antennas. The antennas shown in this section are a representative sample only and are provided as a guideline for installation—your specific antenna(s) may be different, in which case refer to the instructions provided with the antenna(s). Antenna Warning Antennas must be installed by a trained professional installer only.
OWS Field Installation ◗ Depending on the selected antenna(s) for your application, it may be necessary to configure the output power of your OWS 2400 or OWS 3600 product. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the output power is set correctly for the chosen antenna(s). To set the output power, go to Appendix I: Setting the Output Power on page 32. Operation of the OWS 2400 or OWS 3600 in a manner other than as represented here is a violation of FCC rules.
OWS Field Installation 16.4 dBi Sector Antenna (2.
OWS Field Installation 12 dBi Omni Antenna (5.725 – 5.85 GHz) Power Level (dBm) * Channel Identifier Frequency (MHz) Filter 149 5745 No Half (+23dBm) 153 5765 No Full (+26dBm) 157 5765 No Full (+26dBm) 161 5805 No Full (+26dBm) 165 5825 No Half (+23dBm) ODFM * Listed power level settings are average power. 23 dBi Patch Panel Antenna (5.25 – 5.
OWS Field Installation Attaching an Omni Antenna Directly to the OWS Enclosure Parts Required ◗ Omni Antenna, with optional adapter (no special tools required). 1. If necessary, connect the optional antenna adapter to the desired antenna port at the bottom of the OWS enclosure. Hand tighten, making sure the adapter is firmly in place—you can use an adjustable wrench, but do not overtighten or damage the adapter.
OWS Field Installation 2. Thread the omni antenna onto the antenna adapter—the electrical connection between the antenna and the enclosure is established via the adapter. There are no external cables required when attaching an omni antenna directly to the OWS enclosure. See also, Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22.
OWS Field Installation Mounting a Directional Antenna on a Pole Parts Required ◗ Pole. ◗ Directional antenna (includes adjustable mounting bracket). ◗ 2 straps, for mounting the antenna to a standard 1 7/8 inch diameter steel pole. ◗ Antenna cable. Tools Required ◗ Flat blade screwdriver 1. Attach the 2 straps (hose clamps) to the mounting bracket. Antenna Straps (x2) 2. Mount the antenna to the pole with the 2 straps.
OWS Field Installation Vertical Adjustment 3. Using a flat blade screwdriver, fine tune the position of the antenna by adjusting the mounting bracket along the vertical axis and the horizontal axis. Tighten the mounting bracket adjustment screws to 10–12 lbf.ft (1.38–1.66 kgf.m). Horizontal Adjustment 4. Connect one end of the antenna cable to the directional antenna, then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure.
OWS Field Installation Mounting a Sectored Antenna on a Pole Parts Required ◗ Pole. ◗ Sectored antenna. ◗ 2 U-bolt assemblies, for mounting the antenna to a standard 1 7/8 inch diameter steel pole. ◗ Adjustable mounting bracket (including antenna mounting plate and U-bolt assemblies). ◗ Antenna cable. Tools Required ◗ 7/16 inch nut wrench 1. If not already assembled, assemble the adjustable mounting bracket.
OWS Field Installation 2. Attach the sectored antenna to the pole—finger tighten only. 3. Adjust the antenna to the desired position on the pole (up and down or rotational). 4. Use a 7/16 inch nut wrench to tighten the U-bolts (4 nuts) and secure the sectored antenna in place. Tighten all four nuts to 10–12 lbf.ft (1.38–1.66 kgf.m). When tightening the U-bolts, ensure that the bolts are not twisted—the ends of each U-bolt should be protruding through the mounting bracket evenly (the same distance).
OWS Field Installation Vertical Adjustment (up to 30 degrees) 5. If necessary, use a 7/16 inch nut wrench to loosen the 6 bolts on the adjustable mounting bracket. Make your vertical adjustment to the sectored antenna (up to 30 degrees), then tighten all 6 bolts to 10–12 lbf.ft (1.38–1.66 kgf.m). 6. Connect one end of the antenna cable to the sectored antenna, then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure.
OWS Field Installation Mounting an Omni Antenna on a Pole Parts Required ◗ Pole. ◗ Omni antenna. ◗ 2 U-bolt assemblies, for mounting the antenna to a standard 1 7/8 inch diameter steel pole. ◗ Mounting bracket. ◗ Antenna cable. Tools Required ◗ 1/2 inch nut wrench ◗ 7/8 inch nut wrench Omni Antenna 1. Attach the omni antenna to the mounting bracket, using the washer and locknut provided. Mounting Bracket The U-bolts are pre-assembled with the mounting bracket. Washer 2.
OWS Field Installation 3. Attach the omni antenna to the pole—finger tighten only. 4. Adjust the omni antenna to the desired position on the pole (up and down or rotational). 5. Use a 1/2 inch nut wrench to tighten the U-bolts (4 nuts) and secure the omni antenna in place. Tighten all four nuts to 10–12 lbf.ft (1.38–1.66 kgf.m). When tightening the U-bolts, ensure that the bolts are not twisted—the ends of each U-bolt should be protruding through the mounting bracket evenly (the same distance).
OWS Field Installation 6. Check that the U-bolts are tight and that the omni antenna is securely anchored to the pole. 7. Connect one end of the antenna cable to the omni antenna, then connect the other end of the cable to an available antenna port on the OWS enclosure. See also, Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22 and Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations on page 22.
OWS Field Installation Antenna Connector Wiring Configurations The following table shows the antenna connector wiring configurations for the OWS family of products: Antenna Connector Wiring Product Enclosure Connector Module Connector 2400 series and 3600 series ant. 1 G ANT1 – J24 2400 series and 3600 series ant. 2 A ANT1 – J21 2400 series and 3600 series ant. 3 G ANT1 – J24 2400 series and 3600 series ant. 4 A ANT1 – J21 2400 series and 3600 series ant.
OWS Field Installation Physical Layout (Wireless Modules) The following diagram shows the physical layout of antenna connectors on the OWS wireless modules (top view, looking down on module when the enclosure door is open). G ANT1 G ANT2 A ANT2 A ANT1 Routing the Antenna Cables It is important that when you install the antenna cables they are not hanging randomly and that the cables are secured. This section provides a sample routing scenario. 1.
OWS Field Installation Grounding the OWS Enclosure This section provides instructions for grounding the OWS enclosure. Grounding Caution You must ALWAYS install an external grounding wire. The ground connection must be complete before connecting power to the OWS enclosure—a simple continuity check between the enclosure and the ground termination point can confirm this.
OWS Field Installation Configuring the Power Cord This section provides instructions for configuring the power cord (not supplied) for either AC or DC operation, and connecting the power cord to the OWS enclosure. Electrical Power Warning This unit must be installed by a trained professional installer only. Read the installation instructions before you connect the wireless network device to its power source.
OWS Field Installation 3. Attach the plug to the enclosure’s power receptacle. Power Receptacle Plug 4. Turn the locking ring of the plug and hand tighten to make the connection. 5. Install an appropriate AC or DC connector at the other end of the power cord. Locking Ring The AC1 connector you use at the other end of the power cord depends on the AC power source you are connecting to. Refer to AC Wiring Configurations on page 27. 1.
OWS Field Installation AC Wiring Configurations The following diagrams show alternative wiring configurations for AC input power options.
OWS Field Installation Connecting the Ethernet Cable This section provides instructions for configuring the CAT5 Ethernet cable. Parts Required ◗ Plenum-rated CAT5 Ethernet cable, cut to the desired length (not supplied). ◗ RJ45 plug assembly. Tools Required ◗ Wire stripper 1. Review the pin connections.
OWS Field Installation 2. Assemble the RJ45 plug/cable. ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ ◗ Item 1 – Shielded RJ45 plug Item 2 – Gasket seal Item 3 – Plug holder Item 4 – Coupling ring Item 5 – Seal assembly 3 1 2 4 5 When assembling the plug, take care not to lose the gasket seal (item 2)—it must be in place when the assembly is complete. 3. Install an RJ45 plug at the other end of the cable. 4. Perform a continuity check on each pin to verify that the Ethernet cable1 has been assembled correctly. 5.
OWS Field Installation Powering Up the OWS This section provides instructions for powering up the OWS from both an AC and DC power source. Powering Up from an AC Power Source Important Note (AC Power) AC input: 100 – 240 VAC (50/60 Hz) at 1.0 Amp maximum, supplied by a separate branch circuit with 2 Amp over-current protection (2 Amp circuit breaker). The OWS must always be grounded before applying power to the unit—see Grounding the OWS Enclosure on page 24. 1.
OWS Field Installation OWS Product Specifications WIRELESS ENVIRONMENTAL ◗ Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11a/g ◗ Frequency Bands: 802.11a - 5.25 - 5.35 GHz - 5.725 - 5.850 GHz 802.11g - 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz (Americas, FCC) ◗ Data Rates (Mbps): - 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 (802.11a/g) - 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 72, 96, 108 (802.11a Turbo) ◗ Wireless Medium: 802.11a – OFDM, 802.11g – DSSS ◗ Modulation: - 802.11a: BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM - 802.11g: DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK ◗ Operating Channels: 802.
OWS Field Installation Appendix I: Setting the Output Power Use the following procedure to set the output (transmit) power for the chosen antenna: 1. Establish a Telnet connection with the selected wireless module (radio). 2. Log in to the radio. 3. Type the command get power. The system displays the current power settings for the selected radio. If the radio is set to the desired power setting, no further action is required and you can log out, otherwise go to Step 4.
OWS Field Installation Appendix II: Installing the Band Pass Filter The band pass filter must be installed as close to the OWS enclosure as possible. The following graphic shows the filter installed on the OWS at its preferred location (connected directly to the antenna connector on the enclosure).
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OWS Field Installation Index FCC notice ii Federal Aviation Administration 1 filter 33 A AC power 30 adapter 12, 13 airplanes use in 1 antenna directional 14 antenna adapter 13 antennas cable routing 23 directional 14 installing 8 omni 12, 19 placement 2 routing cables 23 sectored 16 type 2 G gasket seal 29 ground termination 24 grounding 24 B band pass filter installing 33 building codes 2 building materials 2 C CAT5 28 CAT5 cable 28 contact information i continuity check 29 copyright notice i, ii cou
OWS Field Installation power settings 9 power source 2 powering up 30 product specifications 31 R RF exposure iii RJ45 plug assembly 29 S safety information 1 safety warnings iii sectored antenna 16 setting the transmit power 32 site survey 2 site surveys 2 solar shield iv specifications 31 straps 3, 6 Strix contact information i survey 2 T table of contents vii theory of operation 1 transmit power 32 U u-bolts 3, 4 V VCCI notice ii vertical mounting brackets 3 vertical pole 3 W warnings iii antenna placem
