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2. A A 70 PLOT at qf tet ef geg ot effi e 2 e Ea 58 s e Ss SM MI de v Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide CPN 65756B pro gt lt mi Issue Date August 2003 WIRELESS NETWORKS Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide COPYRIGHT 2003 Proxim Corporation Sunnyvale CA All rights reserved Covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 231 634 5 875 179 6 006 090 5 809 060 6 075 812 5 077 753 This manual and the software described herein are copyrighted with all rights reserved No part of this publications may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Corporation TRADEMARKS Tsunami Proxim and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Corporation All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners REGULATORY INFORMATION The Tsunami outdoor antenna solution must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions as described in this Antenna Installation Guide Note Radio approvals for the Tsunami outdoor antenna solution are valid only when using the exact combination of outdoor antenna cabling components and antennas as listed in this Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Using other combinations of parts and components in outdoor antenna solutions will void the rad
3. 12 86 dBm 7 24 83 dBm 7 9 87 dBm 5 18 84 dBm 5 6 88 dBm 4 12 85 dBm 4 allowed in FCC regulatory domain only The first Fresnel zone size is a list Proxim s recommendation is to keep at least 60 70 of this zone free If the clearance is lower than this percentage the link budget and achieved fade margin are affected Clearances more than 100 of the Fresnel zone can cause reflections that are 180 degrees out of phase and can cancel out the signal The Fresnel zone works in both the horizontal and vertical paths Table 3 Output Power Table for FCC Frequency Band Channels 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 6 24 Mbps 5 25 5 35 GHz 52 56 60 14 5 15 5 17 5 18 5 5 25 5 35 GHz 64 12 5 12 5 12 5 12 5 5 745 5 850 GHz 149 153 13 5 15 5 17 5 18 5 5 745 5 850 GHz 157 161 13 5 15 5 17 5 17 5 5 745 5 850 GHz 165 12 5 15 5 17 5 17 5 17 4dBm is the FCC certified peak output power of Tsunami MP 11a product at 5 25 5 35GHz band 20 8dBm is the FCC certified peak output power of Tsunami MP 11a product at 5 725 5 850 GHz band These power levels are the levels at the antenna connector of the MP 11 so where the MP 11 has a higher output power than certified the TPC needs to be used to reduce the output power Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 23 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP
4. 0 4 in Weight 101 2 g m 0 068 Ibs ft Bend Radius 100 mm 4 in Electrical Insertion Loss 0 33 dB m 10 8 dB 100 ft at 5 8 GHz Total for this cable lt 6 0 dB Appendix B Antenna Cabling System 38 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Table 13 Specifications 22 m 75 ft Antenna Cable Mechanical Length 22 m 75 ft Connectors 1 Standard N male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Diameter 10 mm 0 4 in Weight 101 2 g m 0 068 Ibs ft Bend Radius 100 mm 4 in Electrical Insertion Loss 0 33 dB m 10 8 dB 100 ft at 5 8 GHz Total for this cable lt 8 7 dB Table 14 Specifications 15 m 50 ft Extra Low Loss Antenna Cable Mechanical Length 15 meter 50 ft Connectors 1 Standard N male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Diameter 15 mm 0 59 in Weight 194 6 g m 0 131 Ibs ft Bend Radius 150 mm 6 in Electrical Insertion Loss 0 22 dB m 7 3 dB 100 ft at 5 8 GHz Total for this cable lt 4 0 dB Appendix D Antenna Cabling System 39 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Appendix C Recommended Antennas 18 DBI HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNA FOR 5 25 TO 9 875 GHZ Pictured SmartAnt antenna Specifications Electrical Frequency Range 5 25 5825 MHz VSWR 1 5 1
5. Table 13 Specifications 22 m 75 ft Antenna Cable iii 39 Table 14 Specifications 15 m 50 ft Extra Low Loss Antenna Cable ccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeees 39 Contents 4 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide About This Book This Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide explains how to install and set up an outdoor antenna with the Tsunami MP 11a hardware This guide does not explain how to erect antenna masts nor how to install a safety grounding system These prerequisites must be in place before installing the directional antenna WHO SHOULD USE THIS GUIDE The installation of outdoor wireless links requires technical expertise At the very least you should be able to Install and configure the network components such as the Tsunami MP 11a hardware Understand or have a working knowledge of installation procedures for network operating systems using Microsoft Windows Mount the outdoor antenna and surge arrestor Antenna installation must be provided by professional installers WARNING The Tsunami outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof or on the side of a building Installation is not to be attempted by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work The antenna must be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician The site prerequisites must be checked by a person
6. 11a Antenna Installation Guide Table 4 Output Power Table for ETSI Frequency Band Channels 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 6 24 Mbps 5 47 5 70 GHz 100 104 108 112 116 120 14 5 15 5 17 5 18 5 124 128 132 136 Table 5 Examples of Antenna Cable Loss Required per Regulatory Domain and Antenna Type Antenna TPC Minimum Cable Loss for Frequency Band Gain seng Data up to 24 Mbps EIRP See 5 25 5 35 GHz 28 5 5 25 5 35 GHz a 29 5 aa 5 25 5 35 GHz 23 10 1 5 30 USA 5 25 5 35 GHz 31 10 9 5 30 USA 5 725 5 85 GHz 10 0 0 28 5 USA PtMP 5 25 5 85 GHz 17 0 0 35 5 USA PtMP 5 25 5 85 GHz 23 6 0 35 5 USA PtMP 5 25 5 85 GHz 31 10 29 36 USA PtMP 5 25 5 85 GHz 10 0 0 28 5 USA PtP 5 25 5 85 GHz 17 0 0 35 5 USA PtP 5 25 5 85 GHz 23 0 0 41 5 USA PtP 5 25 5 85 GHz 31 0 0 49 5 USA PtP 5 47 5 725 GHz 10 0 0 28 5 ETSI 9 47 5 725 GHz 17 6 0 29 5 ETSI 9 47 5 725 GHz 23 10 Lo 30 ETSI 5 47 5 725 GHz 31 10 9 5 30 ETSI Note that higher data rates use lower output power so less cable loss is required to meet the maximum EIRP limit Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 24 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Table 6 Distance and Link Budget Reference Frequency 5600 MHz Center Frequency for Europe dB m m dB m m dB km Zone m The distance is based upon the assumption that 60 of the 1st Fresnel is clear Chapter 2 Determining Range and
7. 95 25 C Pete O Frequency range DE Polarization HPBW horizontal HPBW vertical Dimensions Front to back ratio Power handling Connector Cable loss Pattern Vertical Horizontal Appendix C Recommended Antennas 45 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide 23 DBI HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNA FOR 5 8 GHZ Pictured SmartAnt antenna Package Contents Antenna Extension Cable 50cm Mounting Kit Surge Protector Water proof tape Quick Installation Guide Mounting Appendix C Recommended Antennas CPN 65756B T EE OD 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 Mounting base 1 PC M4 8 screw W S W 4 PCS Space keeper 4 pcs M shape mounting 1 pc screw 4 pcs Plastic wallplug 4 pcs M6 16 screw 4 pcs M6 S W 4 pcs M6 W 4 pcs Mounting base 1 PC M4 8 screw W S W 4 PCS Space keeper 4 pcs M shape mounting 1 pc Pole mount clip 1 pc M6 60 screw 2 pcs M6 16 screw 4 pcs M6 S W 4 pcs M6 W 4 pcs 46 Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Specifications Electrical Frequency Range 5 25 58 5 MHz Nominal Impedance 90 ohms Gain 23 dBi Front to Back Ratio 40 dB HPBW vertical 9 degrees HPBW horizontal 9 degrees Cross Polarization 25 dB Power handling 20 W cw Connector Standard N female VSWR 1 5 1 maximum Frequency Ra
8. Subscriber Units Set up a single point to multipoint network using a single Base Station Unit and multiple Subscriber Units as depicted in the following figure Figure 2 Point to Multipoint Network The system in this figure is designed as follows The central building c is equipped with the Base Station Unit connected to either an omni directional or a wide angle antenna The two other buildings a and b are both equipped with a Subscriber Unit connected to a directional antenna Note Depending upon local radio regulations and legislation the outdoor antenna solutions described in this document may not be available in all parts of the world Consult Appendix C Certified Outdoor Solutions for more information About this Book 7 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation SITE PREREQUISITES Review all requirements outlined within the following sections before starting the installation procedure Overview of the Indoor Installation Overview of the Outdoor Installation Climbing the Roof Prior to climbing on the roof or any other area where you intend to install the outdoor antenna you are advised to Verify that you have arranged all safety measures for outdoor or rooftop installation Verify that you have all equipment and tools required to install the outdoor antennas Install and verify proper operat
9. The following figure shows some typical examples of obstacles that you must avoid for the directional antenna to operate effectively Neighboring buildings Trees or other obstructions Power lines To allow optimal performance you must ensure that the type and placement of the antennas leave sufficient clearance of the Fresnel Zone at the maximum width of the bulge which is typically at the mid point between the antennas Figure 4 Potential Obstacles for a Directional Antenna Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 13 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide To minimize the influence of obstacles signal interference or reflections note the following guidelines Mount the antenna as high as possible above the ground to allow maximum clearance H In open areas ground is the actual surface of the earth o In dense urban areas ground is to be interpreted as the height of the highest obstacle in the signal path between the two antenna sites Avoid trees in the signal path to avoid signal absorption due to seasonal changes leaves or ice Install the antenna at least 2 m 6 ft away from all other antennas Other situations in which reflections of the radio signal may cause interference are environments where large reflecting surfaces exist in parallel or partly perpendicular to the antenna beam Environments with large reflective surfaces include Mirr
10. and the radio on one side of the link dB See Minimum Antenna Cable Loss in 5 GHz Bands on page 24 3 Add the dBi of the antenna you will be using The total is the EIRP equivalent isotropically radiated power 4 Determine your link budget from the Distance and Path Loss table For example if the distance between the two radios is approximately 5 km the link budget would be 121 Note that this is the value for 4 8 km which is closest to the actual value 5 Add the gain of the antenna on the second side of the link 6 Subtract the total loss of all transmission elements between the antenna and the radio on the second side of the link The result is the Received Signal Level RSL 7 From the Receiver Sensitivity in Table 2 on page 23 find the dBm value for the data rate used for the link 8 Add the Minimum SNR for a Good Link value of the data rate in use to the Receiver Sensitivity level 9 Subtract this value from the Received Signal Level this is the Fade Margin Notes The RSL must be higher than the Receiver Sensitivity plus the minimum SNR for a good link See Table 3 on page 23 to have a working link with no excessive errors The amount of Fade Margin indicates the reliability of the link the more Fade Margin the more reliable the link The path loss must be smaller than the link budget minus the minimum required fade margin The maximum ranges cause the path loss plus the fade margin
11. clearance for maximum range Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 19 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide 100 ek Clearance Factor a 3 20 25 15 0 100 ro 50 25 0 Actual Clearance Figure 6 Clearance Factor Diagram CALCULATIONS Availability of the microwave path is a prediction of the percent of time that the link operates without producing an excessive bit error rate BER due to multipath fading In the absence of direct interference availability is affected by the following Path length Fade margin Frequency Terrain smooth average mountainous Climate dry temperate humid Depending upon the type of information carried over the link and the overall network design redundancy you may want to design for a specific availability rate For example if the data or voice traffic carried by the radio is Critical the link can be designed for a very high availability rate for example 99 999 or 5 3 minutes of predicted outage per year Availability can be improved by increasing the fade margin either by making the path shorter or by using the higher gain antennas in conjunction with lower loss transmission line using a higher quality transmission line shortening the length or both Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 20 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Calculating Received
12. directly into a patch panel The location is as close as possible to the point where the antenna cable will enter the building see Placement of the Surge Arrestor below The ideal location has a temperature of 0 55 degrees Celsius and a maximum relative humidity non condensing of 95 CAUTION The Tsunami MP 11a hardware the surge arrestor and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding system Cable System CAUTION The Tsunami MP 11a products are designed for indoor installation At all times the location of the Tsunami MP 11a radio unit and power supply must be indoors to protect the unit from extreme weather conditions excessive heat and humidity and to keep the unit free from vibration and dust The antenna and surge arrestor can be placed outdoors Prior to mounting the Tsunami MP 11a you are advised to calculate carefully The distance between the intended location of your Tsunami MP 11a hardware and the location of the antenna mast The height of the antenna on the mast If the low loss antenna cable is not long enough to cover this distance you can select another Cable length from the Proxim Systems low loss cable offering Location that satisfies the requirements listed previously to mount your Tsunami MP 11a hardware As the length of the antenna cable may affect the actual range of your outdoor antenna installation the last option is preferred WARNING You mus
13. or can be from the Proxim website at http www expressresponse com proxim02 5 If required adjust the direction of the antenna 6 Once the installation has been fully tested tighten the nuts of the antenna to lock the antenna into its position CAUTION Avoid over tightening of the connector and nuts and screws used to mount the antenna to prevent damage to your Tsunami MP 11a hardware 7 Secure the cable along its complete length with cable ties or electrical tape to relieve strain on the antenna connector properly No part of the cable should be allowed to hang free This is especially important for those parts that are routed outside the building 8 Proceed as described in the next section to weatherproof all outdoor coax connectors Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 28 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Sealing the Cable Connectors Most problems associated with wireless outdoor installations are related to degrading performance due to corrosion of the antenna cable and cable connectors To avoid this type of problem you must always seal the cable connectors that are located outdoors using the weatherproofing tape provided You are advised to seal the connectors only after you have verified optimal alignment of the antennas using the Link Test as described in the documentation that comes with the Tsunami MP 11 Doing so lets you adjust antenna placement and cable
14. the antenna beam as being bulged in the middle Figure 5 Fresnel Zone If any significant part of this bulged zone is obstructed a portion of the radio energy is lost which can affect the performance of your wireless link in terms of maximum range and transmit rate Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 18 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide In Figure 5 you see two variables that determine the shape of the antenna beam also referred to as Fresnel Zone The distance between the antennas a The clearance required for optimal performance b where clearance should be interpreted as O Vertical clearance above the ground and the highest buildings or objects in the signal path Horizontal clearance from neighboring buildings and objects in the signal path For optimal range and throughput performance you must ensure that your antenna installation provides maximum clearance in both horizontal and vertical direction Clearance should be interpreted as follows In open areas without obstacles in the signal path clearance is measured as height above the surface of the earth For example if the antenna is mounted on the roof this height includes the height of the building plus the height of the mast above the rooftop In areas with obstacles in the signal path between the two antennas clearance should be measured as height above the highest obstacle in the sig
15. to the pigtail connector of the MP 11a unit To plan the route of the antenna cable consider the following Does the cable route require drilling through a wall or ceiling Do you have a building plan of the desired location showing other cabling routes like electricity telephone or networking Does the type of building materials require special drilling tools The cable should not be installed into tight positions as bending or applying excessive force to the connectors can damage the antenna cable Always allow the cable to bend naturally around corners The recommended bend radius is at least 100 mm 4 in or more for the low loss cable of 10 mm 0 4 in diameter The cable must be secured along the complete distance between attachment points No part of the antenna cable should be allowed to hang free This is particularly important for outdoor cable parts CAUTION The antenna cable and cable connectors are not designed to withstand excessive force Oo Do not use the connectors as cable grips to pull cable through raceways or conduits H Do not use the cable connector to support the weight of the cable during or after installation H Do not use any tool to tighten the connectors Always seal the connectors using weatherproofing tape Avoid any water or moisture entering the cable as that impacts the performance of the wireless link Prior to sealing the outdoor connectors and permanently secu
16. 0 MHz 13 dBi Stella Doradus 58 2360 5 700 5 900 MHz 10 dBi Stella Doradus 58 3360 5 700 5 900 MHz 13 dBi Sector SmartAnt R0320 057 5 15 5 875 MHz 11 dBi Mars MA WC50 5X 5 15 5 875 MHz 17 dBi Panel SmartAnt R0320 056 5 15 5 875 MHz 8 dBi SmartAnt R0320 091 5 15 5 85 MHz 15 dBi SmartAnt R0209 116 5 25 5 875 MHZ 18 dBi SmartAnt R0209 149 5 725 5 875 MHz 23 dBi 1 Foot Flat Gabriel DFPD1 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 23 5 dBi Panel Andrew FPA5250D12 N 5 25 5 85 MHz 23 6 dBi Mars MA WA 58 1X 5 725 5 85 MHz 23 dBi 2 Foot Flat Gabriel DFPD2 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 dBi Panel Andrew FPA5250D24 N 5 25 5 86 MHz 28 2 dBi RSI A57A24 U 5 725 5 85 MHZ 26 5 dBi 2 Foot Gabriel SSP2 52B 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 5 dBi Parabolic Gabriel SSD2 52A 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 4 dBi Gabriel HSSP2 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 1 dBi Radio Waves SP2 5 2 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 3 dBi Radio Waves SPD2 5 2 5 25 5 85 MHz 28 1 dBi Andrew P2F 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 29 4 dBi Andrew PX2F 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 29 4 dBi RSI P 57C24 5 75 5 85 MHz 29 dBi 3 Foot Radio Waves SP3 5 2 5 25 5 85 MHz 31 4 dBi Parabolic Radio Waves SPD3 5 2 5 25 5 85 MHz 31 1 dBi Andrew P3F 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 33 4 dBi Andrew PX3F 52 5 25 5 85 MHz 33 4 dBi Notes All Proxim radios require professional installation Antennas with gain less than 8 dBi are not allowed Antennas of other makes can be used with the HZB US5358 11A device Tsunami MP 11a but mus
17. 16 Determining the Outdoor Range ii 16 VE IEEE ARR RR 17 CABE FAO E 17 Llearancetachor iii 18 6521 6 0 de EE 20 Calculating Received Signal Level and Link Budget 21 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 26 FARNIR a siaawndatavsihds saute iaiia E araa ES aN ET EEE ia tole 26 Saey Proc auone eeraa A IAA Oa 26 PFS ME et BE 27 Mounting the ANN E EE 28 Connecting the Antenna Cable AAA 28 Sealing the Cable Connectors iii 29 Grounding SYSTEM EE 29 Antenna Alignment saa a a EEEE EEEn 30 ANNAOLA essa 30 Antenna Cable ROUUNG EE 31 Betore Climbing Bn Ee Le EEN 31 APPENDIX A OUTDOOR ANTENNA EQUIPMENT iii 32 ARENA Sassari A aa EE E ne 33 APPENDIX B ANTENNA CABLING SYSTEM iii 34 Outdoor Cabling Components naar rrnar kr R Rr A ERNA RALA RANA RAFAEL ARA A KRAFA LE 34 Selecting the Correct Connector Tvpe iii 34 Surge Arrestor iii 36 Low Loss Antenna el Lella 37 APPENDIX C RECOMMENDED ANTENNAS eege eegenen Eege 40 18 dBi HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNA for 5 25 to 5 875 GHz 40 SS EIERE 40 ISS ma annan a eae cen E A gi aaa ij jaa assa 41 SET E 41 15 dBi HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNA for 5 GHz 44 Notices 3 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide General DEScrDIO zii iii a I iii 44 lege e Lei de rd e NS III II I II RI aa EE 44 Specifications
18. 4 in 50 22 m 75 ft 37 15 m 50 ft 15 mm 0 59 in 15 m 50 ft 15 mm 0 59 in 80 15 m 50 ft 10 mm 0 4 in 63 22 m 75 ft 46 15 m 50 ft 10 mm 0 4 in 15 m 50 ft 50 22 m 75 ft 37 22 m 75 ft 22 m 75 ft 27 Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 17 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Note The allowed antenna cables depend upon local radio regulations the frequency and the antenna gain used as listed in Table 5 on page 24 Minimum Antenna Cable Loss in 5 GHz Bands Clearance Factor For optimal performance of your outdoor wireless link the signal path between the Base Station Unit and Subscriber Unit must provide sufficient clearance Note A outdoor wireless link that lacks sufficient clearance will suffer from poor performance which is typically perceived as slow network response times Although your Tsunami MP 11a equipment automatically retransmits every lost data frame due to an out of range situation or frame collision the larger the number of retransmissions the lower the throughput efficiency of your wireless link This section explains how to determine the clearance that applies in your environment and if applicable the effect of insufficient clearance on the range of your outdoor wireless link In Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation on page 8 we described the shape of
19. Clearance 25 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna PLANNING ANTENNA INSTALLATION Plan the day for your outdoor antenna installation carefully Do not install the antenna in wet or windy conditions during a thunderstorm or when the area in which the equipment is to be installed is covered with ice or snow The grounding system for the antenna mast Tsunami MP 11a hardware and surge arrestor should be installed before the cable from the antenna is connected to the surge arrestor This protects your system against lightning strikes during installation Familiarize yourself with the antenna and the antenna specific mounting instructions prior to climbing any roof or ladder Installing and testing all equipment before beginning the actual rooftop installation will help you to determine whether all required equipment and items are available and are functioning properly To verify the equipment prior to installation you may need to follow the guidelines as described in the documentation that comes with the Tsunami MP 11a first SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read this section carefully before beginning the installation All of the following requirements should be satisfied prior to starting installation of your outdoor antennas DANGER The Tsunami outdoor antennas are intended for mounting on a roof or on the side of a building Installation shall not be attempt
20. Code and safety standards that apply in your country Always check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt whether your Tsunami MP 11a hardware installation is properly grounded or not Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 29 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Antenna Alignment For optimal performance of your wireless link make sure the antennas are properly aligned facing one another eye to eye To align the antennas Use a pair of binoculars or a map of the area and a compass to point the antennas to one another Use the Link Test option of the management tools that come with the Tsunami MP 11a to analyze the radio link quality The Link Test option lets you display the radio signal strength in relation to the noise in the signal path f required you can interactively optimize the antenna alignment with the Link Test by making small modifications in the antenna orientation Alternatively consult a professional Antenna Installation Service to optimize the antenna alignment Omni directional antennas are characterized by a wide radiation pattern Therefore alignment of this type of antennas is less critical than alignment of directional antennas Antenna Polarization Tsunami outdoor antennas are standard mounted for vertical polarization In some cases you might consider mounting the antenna for horizontal polarization For example to minimize the
21. Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide MOUNTING THE ANTENNA Proxim Corporation offers multiple antennas to set up a wireless link As the mounting procedures for the various antennas differ from one another consult the documentation you received from the antenna manufacturer for mounting procedures When mounting multiple antennas on a single mast use the following methods to minimize the influence of cross talk interference between the antennas Place your antennas as far apart as you can Alternate the mounting of directional antennas for vertical and horizontal polarization Connecting the Antenna Cable Once the antenna is properly installed you can connect the antenna to the Base Station or Subscriber Unit by way of the surge arrestor 1 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna 2 Secure the antenna cable to the mast so that the cable connectors do not support the full weight of the cable 3 Connect the opposite end of the antenna cable to the surge arrestor CAUTION To avoid damage to the antenna cable and connectors refrain from using tools to tighten the cable connectors 4 Prior to securing the cable along its complete length run the Link Test diagnostics of the management tools that comes with Tsunami MP 11a to analyze wireless performance and optimal placement of the outdoor antenna How to use this tools is described in the documentation that comes with the Tsunami MP 11a
22. Signal Level and Link Budget Use the following formula to estimate the received signal level RSL RSL dBm Pout 7 L G G Lo e Lp where Pout is the transmitter output power in dBm L is the total loss of all transmission elements between the antenna and the RF Unit on one side of the link in dB Gi is the gain of the antenna on one side of the link in dB G2 is the gain of the antenna on the opposite side of the link in dB Lo is the total loss of all transmission elements between the antenna and the RF Unit on the opposite side of the link in dB L is the Path loss defined by Lp dB 96 6 20 logioF 20 logioD where F is the Frequency of the radio system in GHz 5 8 in the case of this model D is the Distance of the path in miles See the following figure for a visual representation of the elements of this equation P out Transmit Radio Transmission line Surge Arrestor Transmission line Antenna Antenna Transmission line Surge Arrestor Transmission line Receive Radio Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 21 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Procedure 1 Start with the transmit power and the number of the channel to be used From the output power tables on page 23 find the dBm associated with this output power and channel 2 Subtract the total loss of all transmission elements between the antenna
23. Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Maximum Range The maximum range of your Tsunami MP 11a system is based upon The Type of Outdoor Antenna Equipment The Data Speed of the Wireless Link The clearance of the signal path see Clearance Factor on page 18 The values in this section are based on calculations that assume optimal radio conditions They do not represent a guarantee that the same maximum distance can be achieved at your location Differences in performance figures may result from Incorrect alignment of antennas see Antenna Alignment on page 30 Polarization mismatch of the antennas Sources of interference or unexpected reflections in the signal path that affect the communications quality see Antenna Placement on page 12 Severe weather conditions such as heavy rain or snow fall or strong winds Seasonal influences such as leaves on trees or icing on the antennas Cable Factor Determine the Cable Factor from the following table to calculate the probable range for your installation Table 1 Cable Factor One side of link Other side of link Cable Factor 6 m 20 ft 10 mm 0 4 in 6 m 20 ft 10 mm 0 4 in 100 6 m 20 ft 5 mm 0 2 in 71 15 m 50 ft 15 mm 0 59 in 89 15 m 50 ft 10 mm 0 4 in 71 22 m 75 ft 52 6 m 20 ft 5 mm 0 2 in 6 m 20 ft 5 mm 0 2 in 50 15 m 50 ft 15 mm 0 59 in 63 15 m 50 ft 10 mm 0
24. ameter of 10 mm 0 4 in 22m 7 5 ft with a diameter of 10 mm 0 4 in When you order the Tsunami MP 11a antenna equipment make sure that you order cables that comply with the regulations that apply in your country See Table 5 on page 24 for the minimum required antenna cable attenuation and corresponding TPC setting In case of doubt consult the Proxim Corporation Sales office for more information Appendix D Certified Outdoor Solutions 50 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Appendix E Channel Frequencies The following table shows MP 11 802 11b channel allocations that vary from country to country Values listed in bold indicate default channels and frequencies e e 2 437 2 442 ey za The following table shows MP 11a 802 11a channel allocations that vary from country to country Values listed in bold indicate default channels and frequencies Turbo Mode Channels Channel ID 5 290 5 300 5 760 5 800 Turbo channel ID 1 5 290 The MP 11a firmware limits the upper limit of this channel to be below 12 13 dBm for release in the United States and Canada Appendix E Channel Frequencies 51 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Support and Warranty TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you are having a problem using a Proxim WAN product and cannot resolve it with the information in the product documentation gather the followi
25. are media even if Proxim Corporation or the other party person has been advised of the possibility of such damages Support and Warranty 53 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide TO BE FILLED OUT BY USER Product Description COMCODE Product ID Serial Number Invoice Date dd mm yyyy Name Title Company Address City State Zip Code Country Telephone Fax TO BE FILLED OUT BY THE DEALER OR DISTRIBUTOR Dealer Name City State Zip Code Country Telephone Fax Warranty Yes No Comment Return Approval Reference Reported Problem Problem Description Support and Warranty 54 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003
26. ble location for the bracket item b as described in Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation on page 8 2 Use the screws item c to attach the bracket to the wall 3 Apply aring terminal to the ground wire Use the bolt lock washer and nut item d to connect the ground wire item e to the mounting bracket 4 The ring terminal and ground wire are not included but must be installed by a certified electrician familiar with national electricity and safety codes according to the instructions described in Grounding System on page 16 5 Insert the surge arrestor item a into the bracket as depicted in the preceding figure Appendix B Antenna Cabling System 36 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide 6 Use the hex nut item f to secure the surge arrestor in its position Ensure that the surge arrestor is properly connected to the grounding system CAUTION To avoid damage to electronic equipment and your Tsunami MP 11a equipment always apply the surge arrestor between the outdoor antenna installation and the Tsunami MP 11a hardware or other computing device that is connected to the outdoor antennas Table 10 Specifications Surge Arrestor Mechanical Size Height 61 mm 2 4 in Diameter 23 x 27 5 mm 0 9 x 1 1 in Weight 133 g 4 7 oz Connectors 1 Standard N female on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F El
27. cabling system must be grounded at all times When installing disconnecting or replacing one of the cabling components you must ensure at all times that each exposed metal connectors of the antenna cabling system will be grounded locally during the work For example when mounting or replacing the surge arrestor 1 First connect each of the connectors of the low loss antenna cables to the grounding system 2 Next connect the cable connector to the grounding system 3 Finally connect the surge arrestor to the grounding system Before you proceed verify that each of the items is properly grounded and that the ground will not interrupted when disconnecting one of the antenna system components Appendix B Antenna Cabling System 35 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt whether the surge arrestor and cable connectors are properly grounded Only after you have verified that each of the items is properly grounded replace the surge arrestor and disconnect the cables from the grounding system in exactly the reverse order of the previous steps SURGE ARRESTOR The surge arrestor Sometimes referred to as a Lightning Protector can protect your sensitive outdoor router equipment from high voltage surges caused by discharges and transients at the antenna Figure 7 Surge Arrestor To mount the surge arrestor 1 Determine a suita
28. e antenna allows dividing the cell into three sectors that each can be serviced by a Base Station For beamwidth and gain characteristics of the various antennas consult the appendixes of this manual which describe each antenna in more detail The length of the antenna cable also has an impact on the maximum range that can be achieved with the antenna combination see Cable Factor on page 17 Depending upon local radio regulations in a number of countries that limit the maximum output power Proxim Corporation offers different outdoor antenna products in the various countries around the world Data Speed of the Wireless Link By default the radio of Tsunami MP 11a products transmits at the highest available transmit rate As data transmissions at lower speeds can travel larger distances than transmissions at the highest transmit rate the system lets you choose a lower data rate to increase the maximum range For information about customizing the transmit rate of your system consult the Tsunami MP 11 and MP 11a Installation and Management Guide which is shipped with the Tsunami MP 11a Appendix A Outdoor Antenna Equipment 34 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide ANTENNA LIST Table 7 Antenna List Type Manufacturer Model Number Frequency Range Mid Band Gain Omni Stella Doradus 52 2360 5 200 5 300 MHz 10 dBi Stella Doradus 52 3360 5 200 5 30
29. e determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help This product must be fixed mounted on permanent structures with a separation distance of at least two meters from all persons during normal operation Notices 2 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Contents ele el R RE ARTS EIS STEN IRIS E 2 MO Sk an 2 SEENEN SNORRI ni 2 CONTENTS iii nina na aa aa nn la a 3 ABOUT TAIS BOOR sulla 5 Who Should USE This E le E 5 Finding Additional Information 9 About the ISUNAMIEMPA TE al Nn 6 ele e OE EE 6 Point to Multipoint Network arnar KE RR 7 CHAPTER 1 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION iii 8 ER e WEIEN 8 Overview of the Indoor Installaton narta 8 Tsunami MP 11a HardWare aiar 8 Cobain a na 10 Placement of the Surge test cas A ANTA TRI ARIA ATE SA 10 Antenna Cable Route asian a Sn a aa RI 11 Overview of the Outdoor Installaton sara RIKK RAKEL 12 AAA A E 12 Antenna IVIOUNUAG sssi a nn eaaa 15 CHAPTER 2 DETERMINING RANGE AND CLEARANCE iii
30. ectrical Frequency Range 6 GHz Insertion Loss 0 4 dB Surge Current 5 kA Nominal Impedance 50 ohms LOW LOSS ANTENNA CABLE The low loss antenna cable is available in three standard lengths 6m 20 ft 15m 50 ft 22m 75 ft To ensure that you order the right cable length determine the distance between the intended locations of the Tsunami MP 11a hardware and outdoor antenna carefully Appendix B Antenna Cabling System 37 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Table 11 Specifications 6 m 20 ft Antenna Cable Mechanical Length 6 meter 20 ft Connectors Standard N male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Diameter 1 5 mm 0 2 in 10 mm 0 4 in Weight 32 75 g m 0 022 lbs ft 101 2 g m 0 068 Ibs ft Bend Radius 50 mm 2 in 100 mm 4 in Electrical Insertion Loss at 5 8 GHz 0 80 dB m 0 33 dB m 26 4 dB 100 ft 10 8 dB 100 ft Total for this cable lt 6 0 dB lt 3 0 dB 1 Use of the 10 mm diameter version of this cable is subject to local radio regulations See Appendix C Certified Outdoor Solutions for information about whether you can use this cable in your country Table 12 Specifications 15 m 50 ft Antenna Cable Mechanical Length 15 meter 50 ft Connectors 1 Standard N male on both ends Operating Temperature 40 C 40 F to 85 C 185 F Diameter 10 mm
31. ed by someone who is not trained or experienced in this type of work The antenna has to be installed by a suitably trained professional installation technician The site prerequisites have to be checked by a person familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation Outdoor antennas and antenna cables are electrical conductors Transients or electrostatic discharges that may occur at the antenna for example a lightning strike during thunderstorms may damage your electronic equipment and cause personal injury or death to persons touching the exposed metal connectors of the antenna cable When installing disconnecting or replacing one of the cabling components you must ensure at all times that each exposed metal connectors of the antenna cabling system will be grounded locally during the work Do not install this antenna where there is any possibility of contact with high voltage arc over from power cables or service drops to buildings The antenna supporting mast or tower must not be close to any power lines during installation removal or in the event of part of the system should accidentally fail Apply a Danger label to a plainly visible area of the antenna support structure Do not climb rooftops in wet or windy conditions during a thunderstorm or when the area where the equipment will be installed is covered with ice or snow Do not touch antennas surge arrestors and antenna cables d
32. ess link you will require the following items A Tsunami MP 11a Base Station or Subscriber Unit A low loss antenna cable to connect the indoor installation to the surge arrestor optional Female female converter connector optional A surge arrestor to protect your sensitive Tsunami MP 11a equipment from static discharge and transients from the outdoor antenna system A low loss antenna cable to connect the surge arrestor to the outdoor antenna Outdoor antenna A grounding system as described in Grounding System on page 16 Placement of the Tsunami MP 11a Hardware The electronics power supply and unit are designed for indoor mounting and operation The ideal location must satisfy the following requirements The location provides a connection to a grounding type AC wall outlet 100 240 VAC using the standard power cord supplied with the unit Alternative power can be provided through Power over Ethernet The ground of the AC wall outlet must be connected to the same grounding system as the surge arrestor and antenna mast see Grounding System on page 16 The location must allow for easy disconnection of the Tsunami MP 11a hardware from the AC wall outlet Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 9 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide The location provides a connection to the network backbone an Ethernet LAN cable that is connected to a hub bridge or
33. familiar with the national electrical code and other regulations governing this type of installation FINDING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Installing Tsunami MP 11a Hardware Tsunami outdoor antennas typically are used in combination with Tsunami MP 11a systems The hardware installation of these devices is described in the installation guide included with each product Configuration and Management The configuration and management of outdoor wireless links is done with management tools which come with the Tsunami MP 11a systems Some examples of management tools are o Web based management O Telnet o Wireless Network Manager Hardware Specifications Tsunami MP 11a hardware and radio frequency specifications are described in the documentation that comes with the product Hardware specifications for the outdoor antennas the cabling system and the surge arrestor are listed in Appendixes of this guide About This Book 5 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Additional Files on Your Software CD ROM All software CD ROMs that come with your Tsunami products include a readme txt file This file contains information about the software version and drivers You are advised to print and read the readme txt file prior to installing your Tsunami products as it may contain additional information that was not available when this document was printed Other Sources of Information All documentation listed ab
34. influence of cross talk between antennas when You plan to mount multiple directional antennas to the same mast Your wireless link receives interference from a vertically polarized neighboring installation Mounting for horizontal polarization is not supported for omni directional grid antennas Note For optimal wireless link performance you must always verify that the antenna polarization on both ends of the wireless link is the same Consult the corresponding instruction appendixes for changing the antenna polarization Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 30 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Antenna Cable Routing The antenna cable must be routed and fixed in such a way that installation technicians have a clear passage area All connectors that are located outdoors must have a weatherproof seal You are advised to seal connectors only after you have completed the final radio tests BEFORE CLIMBING THE ROOF Before you start installing check whether you have all the required components to set up an outdoor wireless link For each side of a wireless outdoor wireless link you need One or two low loss antenna cables A female female converter N connector in case you want to use two antenna cables Tools and material to mount the antenna Tape or wraps to attach the antenna cable for example to the mast Grounding material such as cable and connector If an item is missi
35. io type approval and may be in violation of local radio regulations Proxim Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines This document provides regulatory information for the following wireless products Tsunami MP 11a Base Station Unit Subscriber Unit Residential Subscriber Unit This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Proxim Corporation could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can b
36. ion of the equipment OVERVIEW OF THE INDOOR INSTALLATION The indoor installation of the link consists of the following components The Tsunami MP 11a hardware Acable system Tsunami MP 11a Hardware There are three types of hardware devices to setup a wireless link Tsunami MP 11a Base Station Unit BSU Tsunami MP 11a Subscriber Unit SU Tsunami MP 11a Residential Subscriber Unit RSU Tsunami MP 11a The following figure shows an overview of the cable setup for this outdoor antenna When the MP 11a is not mounted close to the entrance of the antenna cable into the building where the surge arrestor must be mounted an additional cable between the MP 11a and the surge arrestor is needed plus a female female converter connector If the MP 11a is mounted close to the surge arrestor the MP 11a can be connected directly to the surge arrestor The deviation to the rule is the MP 11a RSU when the Window antenna is installed in an indoor location This does not require the use of a Surge Arrestor The antenna can be connected directly to the MP 11a Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 8 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide low loss antenna cable from antenna connect to surge arrestor low loss cable to outdoor router connect to N type male connector pigtail extending from MP 11a unit Figure 3 Cable Setup for Indoor Installation On each end of the wirel
37. maximum Nominal Impedance 50 ohms Gain 18 dBi HPBW horizontal 18 degrees HPBW vertical 18 degrees Polarization Linear vertical Downtilt 0 degrees Power handling 10W cw Connector Standard N female Front to back ratio 30 dB Environmental and Mechanical Wind Survival per EIA 222 F at 100 height 216 km hr Temperature range 40 to 80 degrees C Humidity 95 25 degrees C Lightning protection DC ground Radome color Radome material O Weight Radome color Black Radome material ABS UV resistant Weight 0 825 kgw Appendix C Recommended Antennas 40 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Dimensions 200 200 Pattern V plane co polarization 525 GHz 5 45 GHz stresses 5 65 GHz 5 85 GHz i 100 150 200 250 0 degree Appendix C Recommended Antennas 41 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide V plane cross polarization H plane co polarization 5 25 GHz 5 45 GHz 5 65 GHz 5 85 GHz 200 0 degree Appendix C Recommended Antennas 42 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide H plane cross polarizatior 3 25 GHz 5 45 GHz 5 65 GHz 5 85 GHz 100 150 200 250 300 0 degree Appendix C Recommended Antennas 43 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Anten
38. na Installation Guide 15 DBI HIGH GAIN DIRECTIONAL PANEL ANTENNA FOR 5 GHZ Pictured SmartAnt antenna General Description This window antenna is a high gain antenna for the 5 GHz frequency band This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber Unit The red heat shrink tube at the antenna connector of this antenna A matches the red heat shrink tube at the MP 11a antenna connector to UT easily locate and distinguish the 5 GHz antenna components from their AN look alikes operating at 2 4 GHz which do not have red heat shrink tube SA Mounting Instructions Package contents Antenna Extension Cable 3m Mounting Kit Quick Installation Guide Wall Mount for Outdoor Indoor Application A Insert the plastic wall plug 2 into the wall B Insert the screw 3 into the plastic wall plug through the antenna mounting hole and tighten Window Suction Mount for Indoor Application A Insert the window suction cup through the antenna mounting hole B Turn the suction cup one quarter to lock it into position 1 Antenna body 2 plastic conical anchor 3 screw 4 window suction cup C Press the window suction cup onto the window glass Appendix C Recommended Antennas 44 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Specifications Environmental and Mechanical Survival wind speed 180 km hr 40 C to 80 C
39. nal path In dense urban areas the clearance should be measured as height above the highest rooftop or any other obstacles in the signal path between the two antennas For situations in which local authorities the proprietor of the premises or other factors do not let you set up an antenna mast that lets you meet the listed clearance requirements you may be unable to achieve a full line of sight clearance At the same time however when the distance that your wireless outdoor installation must cover is less than the listed maximum range you may not even need full clearance To determine the effect of insufficient signal path clearance you must determine the Clearance Factor as described below and calculate its effect on the range for your antenna installation using the formula described in Determining the Outdoor Range on page 16 Ifthe clearance for your antenna installation is equal to or better than the minimum clearance requirement the Clearance Factor for your installation is 100 f your actual clearance is less than the minimum clearance use the diagram depicted in the following figure to determine the actual range that applies in your situation Note The Clearance Factor Diagram should be used as a rule of thumb for estimating the probable range in case the clearance requirements are not fully met In real life using FCC approved products you will also find it almost impossible to achieve the level of
40. nd for some reason for example to replace the surge arrestor then you must ensure that the exposed metal connector of the cable is grounded locally during the work INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The installation process can be summarized in the following steps 1 Verify that the support structure for the antenna has been connected to the grounding system If this is not the case you should do so now 2 Connect the exposed metal connectors of the low loss antenna cable to the grounding system 3 Mount the antenna to the support structure following the guidelines as described for your antenna 4 Connect the antenna cable to the antenna 5 Route the antenna cable to the surge arrestor that has been installed indoors 6 Connect the antenna cable to the surge arrestor 7 Attach the surge arrestor to the N type male connector pigtail hanging from the cable opening in the Tsunami MP 11 8 Run the Link Test diagnostics of the management tools that come with the Tsunami MP 11a to aim the antenna and verify optimal placement 9 Once the antenna is correctly positioned and you have verified the installation works properly secure all cables and use weatherproofing tape to seal all outdoor connectors Note When you must remove or relocate the antenna follow the Safety Precautions at the beginning of this chapter and follow the steps listed above in exactly the reverse order Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 2 CPN 65756B Issue
41. ng for Installation 14 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Antenna Mounting There are two ways to erect an antenna mast Tripod Mount and Wall Side Mount Tripod Mount The tripod mount is primarily used on peaked and flat roofs The antenna mast must be secured to the roof using 3 or 4 guy wires equally spaced around the mast When the height of the antenna mast is more than 3 meters 10 ft you are advised to use at least three guy wires for each 3 meters 10 ft section of the mast Wall Side Mount A wall side mount allows for mounting an antenna mast on the side of a building or on the side of an elevator penthouse This will provide a convenient mounting location when the roof overhang is not excessive or the location is high enough to provide a clear line of sight In most situations mounting an antenna directly to the wall will not let you align the antenna properly with the corresponding antenna at the opposite end of your wireless link As poor alignment typically results in poor performance Proxim recommends always mounting the antennas to a mast An exception to this rule is the wide angle window antenna that can be mounted on a window or wall facing the nearest Base Station with line of sight Antenna Mast Requirements To accommodate the antennas the antenna mast must satisfy the following requirements The construction of the mast must consist of sturdy weatherpr
42. ng information and contact Proxim Technical Support What kind of network are you using What were you doing when the error occurred What error message did you see Can you reproduce the problem Be sure to obtain an RMA number before sending any equipment to Proxim for repair To receive E mail technical support be sure to include the serial number of the products in question The serial number can be found on the product and has the following format A T H We will be unable to respond to your inquiry without this information Access Knowledgebase Ask a Wireless WAN Product question and get an express response WANsupport proxim com E mail Technical Support WANtechnicalsupport proxim com Call Technical Support Toll Free 1 866 674 6626 or 1 408 542 5390 Hours 6 00 a m to 5 00 p m M F Pacific Time You can find the latest software and documentation at http www expressresponse com proxim02 Support and Warranty 52 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide WARRANTY AND REPAIR If it appears that your unit needs a repair or replacement return the unit to your Dealer or Distributor in its original packaging When returning a defective product for Warranty always include the following documents The Warranty Repair card last page of this appendix A copy of the invoice or proof of purchase Problem Report Form Proxim Corporation extends a limited warran
43. ng or damaged during shipment inform your supplier Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 31 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Appendix A Outdoor Antenna Equipment As described previously Proxim Corporation offers different types of outdoor antennas and cable lengths for your network design The directional antennas provide maximum range but due to their narrow beamwidth these antennas require precise antenna alignment to achieve optimal performance The higher the antenna gain the more precise the alignment should be Directional antennas are typically used to connect A Base Station Unit and a Subscriber Unit in a point to point link A Subscriber Unit in a point to multipoint network The omni directional antennas have by nature an omni directional azimuth pattern that makes them easy to install There is also a gain beamwidth relation for omni antennas The higher the gain of the omni antenna the narrower the vertical beamwidth In a hilly terrain a 7dBi omni directional antenna can be a better solution than the 10 dBi omni directional antenna The 12 dBi wide angle antenna is a good Base Station antenna for hilly terrain It combines a wide opening angle with relatively high gain The mounting brackets allow tilting of the antenna This antenna also is used when the amount of traffic in a cell is too high for a single Base Station with an omni directional antenna The wide angl
44. nge Nominal impedance Gain S Frontto Back Ratio _HPBWiertical HPBWihorzontal Gross Polarization Power handling Connector MR Environmental and Mechanical Wind Survival per ElA 222 F at 216 km hr 100 height Temperature range 40 to 80 degrees C Humidity 95 25 degrees C Lightning protection DC ground Size 360 x 360 x 16 mm Weight 1 6 kgw Radome material ABS UV resistant Housing material Powder coating tron Radome color white Appendix C Recommended Antennas 47 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Pattern 5 25 GHZ V plane co polarization 5 45 GHz 5 85 GHz ars T F Zu o i S d T 0 50 100 150 00 degree 50 SC 1 5 75 GHZ V plane cross polarization e 545 GHz 1 2 9 65 GHz 5 85 GHz Appendix C Recommended Antennas 48 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide H plane co polarization TTT 5 259 GHz 940 GHz rr 5 65 GHz TT 5 85 GHz 100 150 200 250 degree H plane cross polarization 5 25 GHz 5 45 GHz ma sen 5 65 GHZ 5 85 GHz Appendix C Recommended Antennas 49 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Appendix D Certified Outdoor Solutions INTRODUCTION As radio regulations differ between the various countries world wide not all of the outdoor
45. oof and non corrosive material such as for example galvanized or stainless steel construction pipe Typical diameter of the mast should be between 35 mm 1 4 in and 41 mm 1 6 in Depending upon the type of antenna you intend to install other diameters also may be possible The height of the antenna mast must be sufficient to allow the antenna to be installed at least 1 5 m 5 ft above the peak of the roof If the roof is of metal the height of the antenna should be at least 3 m 10 ft above the roof The mast or wall bracket must be free from any substance that may prevent a good electrical connection with the antenna such as for example paint Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 15 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance When you read about wireless outdoor products you often encounter the terms output power of the radio and gain of the antenna equipment as measures for the strength of the transmitted signal Output power of radio equipment often depends on maximum limits as defined by local radio regulations consequently output power is by definition not the way to enhance wireless performance High gain antennas are larger in size than low gain antennas and are characterized by a narrow focus of the antenna beam These two characteristics make it more difficult to aim the antennas and adjust antenna alignment to optimize
46. or glass buildings Crowded parking lots Water or moist earth and moist vegetation Above ground power and telephone lines Note The use of reflective surfaces can be used to improve a link especially if the direct line of sight is impaired or absent Weather conditions such as rain or snow usually do not have much impact on the performance of your Tsunami MP 11a product provided you have sealed all cable connectors with weatherproofing tape Seasonal influence on signal propagation can occur in the following situations A marginal communications quality in late fall with no leaves on the trees in the signal path might fail in the summer In winter a wireless link may fail when the antenna is exposed to ice buildup or when the antenna elements are covered with snow Radio paths over water or extremely flat ground may require optimization of antenna height at one end This is due to in phase or out of phase reflections Adjustment of antenna height by 1 to 3 meters may move the signal from a null to a peak Long distance links may be obstructed b earth curvature so the antenna height requirements must not only take the height of obstructions and Fresnel Zone into account but also earth bulge The earth bulge is approximately 5 m 16 4 ft at a link distance of 16 Km 10 mi In these cases consult your supplier to take appropriate steps to maintain or optimize wireless link performance Chapter 1 Prepari
47. ote that the gender of the connector is not determined by the connector s thread but by its center pin a solid center pin male a hollow pin female Appendix B Antenna Cabling System 34 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Note Previously marketed Tsunami outdoor antenna systems in FCC regulated countries such as the USA and Canada were shipped with a different cabling system identified by reverse polarity N connectors depicted in the following table Table 9 Reverse Polarity N Cabling Diagram eae i gt Cabling Component Reverse Polarity N Cabling Systems a Pigtail attached to MP 11 1 Proprietary connector 2 Reverse polarity N male b Surge arrestor Reverse polarity N female on both ends c Low loss cable Reverse Polarity N male on both ends d Outdoor antenna Reverse polarity N female i 2 Fernale Note that the gender of the connector is not determined by the connector s thread but by its center pin a solid center pin male a hollow pin female DANGER Outdoor antennas and antenna cables are electrical conductors Transients or electrostatic discharges that may occur at the antenna for example a lightning strike during thunderstorms may damage your electronic equipment and cause personal injury or death to persons touching the exposed metal connectors of the antenna cable To avoid damage and personal injury the entire antenna
48. ove can be downloaded from the Proxim Support website http www expressresponse com proxim02 Visit the website regularly for the latest available information and documentation software updates and other Proxim news ABOUT THE TSUNAMI MP 11A The Tsunami MP 11a lets you set up a wireless system based upon two basic topologies Point to point link to connect one location to another Point to multipoint link to connect one location to two or more other locations A link between two locations always consists of a Base Station Unit and a Subscriber Unit A Base Station Unit can depending upon its configuration connect to one or more Subscriber Units a Subscriber Unit however can connect to only one Base Station Unit at any given time Point to Point Link With a Base Station Unit and a Subscriber Unit it is easy to set up a wireless point to point link as depicted in the following figure Figure 1 Point to Point Link About this Book 6 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide The point to point link function lets you set up a connection between two locations as an alternative to Leased lines in building to building connections Wired Ethernet backbones between wireless access points in hard to wire environments Point to Multipoint Network To connect more than two buildings you can choose to Setup multiple point to point links using multiple pairs of Base Station and
49. ring the cable to the wall with cable ties and wall hooks you may want to verify whether the installation and all components functions properly Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 11 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide OVERVIEW OF THE OUTDOOR INSTALLATION The outdoor installation of the link point to point or point to multipoint requires the following An antenna A low loss antenna cable available in three lengths Antenna mast or wall bracket for the antenna An adequate grounding system that meets the requirements described in Grounding System Waterproofing of all connections Note All outdoor cable connectors must be sealed with weatherproofing stretch tape to make the coax connectors permanently waterproof See Sealing the Cable Connectors on page 29 DANGER For your own safety the antenna mast and the grounding system should only be installed by experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and safety codes and the national electrical codes Read carefully the instructions described in Grounding System on page 16 and verify that your installation complies with the appropriate regulations and codes before installing the antenna Antenna Placement To achieve maximum performance of your wireless outdoor link the outdoor antenna must have clear line of sight to the antenna of the other Tsunami MP 11a unit Al
50. routing without removing the tape 1 Prepare the cable and connectors so that they are free from dust dirt and grease 2 Attach the tip of the weatherproofing tape to the cable just above the connector Holding the tape in its position now stretch the tape and wind it half overlapped around the cable and connectors to form a void free joint The degree of stretch may vary in different sections of the joint as long as the overlaps accomplish a void free application 3 To protect the weatherproofing stretch tape from the effects of Ultra Violet UV radiation for example from direct sunlight you should protect the joint with two half overlapped layers of any vinyl plastic electrical tape Alternatively you can apply silicone sealer to protect the weatherproofing tape from sunlight rain and other weather conditions Grounding System Direct grounding of the antenna mast Tsunami MP 11a hardware and surge arrestor is very important Note A safety grounding system is necessary to protect your Tsunami MP 11a hardware from lightning strikes and the build up of static electricity WARNING The antenna mast Tsunami MP 11a hardware and surge arrestor must be connected to the same ground using an equi potential bonding conductor A good electrical connection should be made to one or more ground rods using at least a 10AWG ground wire and non corrosive hardware The grounding system must comply with the National Electrical
51. solutions described in this Tsunami Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide may be allowed in the country where you plan to install this equipment Local radio regulations or legislation may impose restrictions on the use of specific combinations of Low loss antenna cables and outdoor antennas Radio channels selected at the Outdoor Routers that are connected to specific outdoor antennas Note Basic rule for selecting a combination of cables and antennas is that no combination is allowed unless explicitly approved in this Tsunami Outdoor Antenna Installation Guide Therefore always use this Appendix in combination with Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance on page 16 of this document to select the right type of antenna equipment and to inform your antenna installer and LAN administrator about the impact of regulatory constraints on their job or activities SELECTING THE CORRECT CABLES To comply with local radio regulations the MP 11a Base Station and Subscriber units have a selectable radio power output level It can be selected through the TPC Transmit Power Control parameter in the user Interface The low loss antenna cables are available in various lengths and diameters 6m 15 ft with a diameter of 5 mm 0 2 in The cable loss of this cable is equal to the loss of the 15 m 50 ft cable 6m 15 ft with a diameter of 10 mm 0 4 in 15m 50 ft with a diameter of 15 mm 0 6 in 15m 50 ft with a di
52. t be of the same type dimensions and gain as those listed Appendix A Outdoor Antenna Equipment 33 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Appendix B Antenna Cabling System OUTDOOR CABLING COMPONENTS To connect your Tsunami MP 11a hardware to an outdoor antenna installation you will need the following cabling components Surge arrestor Low loss antenna cables One of the outdoor antennas described in Appendix C When purchasing new Tsunami MP 11a products each of these components will be equipped with standard N type connectors When ordering separate components for example as a spare part or replacement to previously purchased Tsunami outdoor antenna equipment carefully read the note on the following page to ensure that you order components with an N type connector that matches the other parts of your outdoor antenna cabling system SELECTING THE CORRECT CONNECTOR TYPE All cabling components of the Tsunami outdoor antenna system come with standard N type connectors as depicted in the following table Table 8 Standard N Type Connector Diagram mental fi i TT Cabling Component Standard N Cabling Systems a Pigtail attached to MP 11 1 Proprietary connector 2 Stand N male c Low loss cable Reverse Polarity N male on both ends d Outdoor antenna Reverse polarity N female e Female b Surge arrestor Reverse polarity N female on both ends N
53. t not change the length of the low loss antenna cable to a length shorter than allowed by the radio s certifications see Appendix C Certified Outdoor Solutions on page 48 Shortening the cable will void the Proxim Corporation warranty and may conflict with radio certifications or approvals How to install the Tsunami MP 11a hardware is described in Tsunami MP 11a Installation and Management which comes on the Tsunami MP 11a product CD Placement of the Surge Arrestor The surge arrestor is an indispensable part of your outdoor antenna installation It protects your sensitive electronic equipment from transients or electro static discharges at the antenna For optimal protection the surge arrestor must be installed at a location that satisfies the following requirements A location as close to the location where the antenna cable will enter the building see Placement of the Tsunami MP 11a Hardware on page 9 Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 10 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide The location allows for easy disconnection of the surge arrestor from the cable connected to the unit The location provides a connection to the same grounding system as the Tsunami MP 11a hardware and the outdoor antenna mast as described in Grounding System on page 16 Antenna Cable Route The antenna cable must be connected from the antenna through the surge arrestor
54. the performance of the wireless point to point link The Tsunami outdoor solution is based upon the following principles An output power and antenna gain that comply with the maximum limits as defined by local governing bodies concerning radio transmissions Enhanced radio sensitivity for optimal receive quality of radio signals transmitted by remote antennas DETERMINING THE OUTDOOR RANGE The range of your outdoor antenna installation is closely related to a number of different factors To let you determine the range of the Tsunami MP 11a antenna system in your situation we have defined the following formula Range Maximum Range x Cable Factor x Clearance Factor where Maximum Range Identifies the theoretical maximum that could be achieved under optimal circumstances using the available Tsunami MP 11a products according to their specifications and in compliance with local radio regulations Cable Factor Identifies a correction value percentage that compensates for additional cable losses related to the type of cables used at both ends of the wireless link See Cable Factor on page 17 Clearance Factor Identifies a correction value in percentage that should be used in case the signal path of your wireless link does not provide the minimum clearance as listed in the Maximum Range table See Clearance Factor on page 18 Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 16 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003
55. though the MP 11a radio signal can work well without line of sight in urban environments where the signal is transported by reflection instead of being direct the best results are achieved in line of sight conditions Line of sight can be defined as No obstacles in the direct path between the antennas antenna beam No obstacles within a defined zone around the antenna beam You should be aware that the shape of an antenna beam is not straight and narrow like a laser beam The antenna beam also referred to as Fresnel Zone is rather bulged in the middle such as for example a rugby ball The exact shape and width of the Fresnel Zone is determined by the path length and frequency of the radio signal The width as distance from the direct antenna beam is approximately 6 m 21 ft in the middle of the wireless link for a distance of 6 5 Km 4 mi and a frequency of 5 8 GHz This width also is the required clearance of the antenna beam from obstacles in its path to avoid loss of radio signal 1 Pronounced as Fray Nell Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation 12 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide If any significant part of this zone is obstructed a portion of the radio energy will be lost resulting in reduced performance Reduced performance can also occur when obstacles close to the antenna beam cause signal reflections or noise that interfere with the radio signal
56. to be the same as the link budget The results of this link budget calculation are very important for determining any potential problems during installation If you have calculated the expected RSL you can verify that it has been achieved during installation and troubleshooting if necessary In the USA and Canada this model radio can be installed with any gain directional antennas as there is no Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EIRP limit for the application of these systems for fixed point to point applications In other countries EIRP limits may apply In the case of EIRP limits use the lesser of either Pout Lut G1 or the EIRP limit within the previous equation You should check this equation in both directions to assure legal application Chapter 2 Determining Range and Clearance 22 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide An EIRP limit is the maximum RF energy that can be transmitted as measured at the transmitting antenna and is usually determined by government regulations Table 2 Receiver Sensitivity and Minimum SNR for a Good Link Normal Mode Receiver Minimum SNR for Turbo Mode Receiver Minimum SNR for Mbps Sensitivity a Good Link Mbps Sensitivity a Good Link 54 69 dBm 21 108 66 dBm 21 48 73 dBm 20 96 70 dBm 20 36 77 dBm 16 72 74 dBm 16 24 81 dBm 12 48 78 dBm 12 18 84 dBm 9 36 81 dBm 9
57. ty from date of purchase of Twelve 12 months for the Tsunami MP 11a hardware Twelve 12 months for the media on which the software is furnished and the reproduction of the software on the media Upon proof of purchase Proxim Corporation shall at its discretion repair or replace the defective item at no cost to the buyer Defective items shall be returned to the dealer or distributor Freight prepaid Accompanied by a copy of proof of purchase Accompanied by a filled out Warranty and Repair card This warranty is contingent upon proper use in the application for which the products are intended and does not cover products which have been modified without the seller s approval or which have been subjected to unusual physical or electrical demands or damaged in any way This Warranty constitutes the sole and exclusive remedy of any buyer or seller s equipment and the sole and exclusive liability of Proxim Corporation in connection with the products and is in lieu of all other warranties express implied or statutory including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular use and all other obligations or liabilities of Proxim Corporation In no event will Proxim Corporation or any other party or person be liable to you or anyone else for any damages including lost profits lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages or inability to use the software provided on the softw
58. uring a thunderstorm The location where you will install the antenna s must be at a safe distance from power lines or telephone lines The safe distance should be at least twice the height of the antenna mast plus the height of the antenna Chapter 3 Installing the Antenna 26 CPN 65756B Issue Date August 2003 Tsunami MP 11a Antenna Installation Guide Antennas shall be mounted in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm 8 inches during normal operation The low loss antenna cable that will connect the antenna with the surge arrestor must be at least 1 m 3 ft away from any high voltage or high current cable Check whether the antenna mast and its guy wires or wall bracket are positioned correctly and secured properly to the roof or wall s Check whether the grounding system for the antenna mast the Tsunami MP 11a hardware and surge arrestor have been installed The grounding system must comply with the requirements as described in Grounding System Always consult a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the antenna mast the surge arrestor and Tsunami MP 11a hardware are properly grounded The antenna cable between the antenna and the surge arrestor must be grounded at all times If the cable is disconnected at one e

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