• Text in { } refers to a list of possible entries with | as the separator. • Parameters in ( ) indicate that at least one of the parameters must entered. Related The following titles are BelAir reference documents: Documentation BelAir100SN User Guide •...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide BelAir100SN Physical Description BelAir100SN Physical Description This chapter provides a physical description of the BelAir100SN and its associated hardware. The BelAir100SN is an integrated radio product requiring only a connection to a suitable power source. Without antennas and strand mounting brackets, the BelAir100SN is approximately 8.5 inches (21.6 cm) high, 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) wide and 7 inches (17.8 cm) deep.
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide BelAir100SN Physical Description AC Power Source The BelAir100SN draws its AC power from plant power through its KS threaded power interface. The BelAir100SN includes an industry standard GRS connector that mates with a coaxial cable terminator with a KS interface for cables of the following sizes: 0.412, 0.500, 0.625, 0.750, 0.875 and 1.000 inches.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Infrastructure Requirements for the BelAir100SN Figure 2: BelAir100SN Ground Point Ground terminal through 1/4 inch screw Ground point through cable connector and shield AC Power The BelAir100SN accepts power in the range of 40 VAC to 90 VAC (-0% to +10%) from a quasi-square wave cable UPS power supply.
4. The customer is responsible for supplying the appropriate coaxial cable terminator with a KS male interface or the equivalent KS to F-type adapter. BelAir Networks recommends using Corning Gilbert part number GF-625-CH-S-T which is designed to work well with the BelAir100SN female KS threaded power interface.
KS to F-type adapter onto the cable power supply using industry and corporate standard procedures. Lightning BelAir units are not designed to survive a direct lightning hit. However, they are intended to withstand the voltage and current surges induced from nearby Protection lightning activity.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Infrastructure Requirements for the BelAir100SN Table 2: Cable Modem Receiver Characteristics (Continued) Characteristic DOCSIS 2.0 DOCSIS 3.0 Frequency range • 5 to 42 MHz (edge to edge) • 5 to 42 MHz edge to edge or DOCSIS 5 to 85 MHz edge to edge (DOCSIS) •...
Pmin = +23 dBmV, 5120 kHz modulation rate Ethernet The BelAir unit’s has a 10/100/1000 BASE-TX Ethernet port that is compliant to the IEEE 802.3 standard. This port has a reach of 320 feet (approx. 100 m) using standard Category 5 twisted pair.
Note 1: If a BelAir unit uses external antennas and is mounted on a structure that has frequent direct lightning strikes, such as cellular telephone or water tower, then use ¼...
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BelAir’s product warranty. Warning — Restricted Antenna Access Installers must ensure the BelAir product is mounted in such a manner and in such a location that access to the antennas by the general population is minimized. During normal operation, access to the antennas by the general population should be limited to 8.1 inches (20.6 cm) for units with the following...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Infrastructure Requirements for the BelAir100SN However, BelAir Networks recommends that you install both your antennas on the same vertical plane closest to the road. See Figure 6. This give maximum coverage to the vehicles on the road.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Infrastructure Requirements for the BelAir100SN Figure 7: Horizontal and Vertical Directional Antennas Vertical backhaul antenna Horizontal access antenna with bracket arm and with bracket arm and retaining screws retaining screws Directional antennas can be mounted at the four corners of the BelAir100SN. Each location can accept either a directional access antenna or a directional backhaul antenna.
• “Strand mounting the BelAir100SN with Directional Antennas” on page 36 Pedestal With the BelAir Pedestal Mounting Kit (BNCKG0114) and the BelAir Pedestal Antenna Kit, you can mount the BelAir100SN in a Channell Signature Pedestal Installations Housing (SPH-1212). The installation works with the B1 bracket and B2 bracket (preferred).
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Mounting Options Figure 9: Channell SPH-1212 Pedestal (left) with BelAir100SN (right) For details, see “Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN” on page May 18, 2010 Confidential Page 20 of 75 Document Number BDTK11001-A01 Preliminary...
“Installation Safety Information” on page 23 • “Installation Prerequisites” on page 26 Deployment BelAir Networks strongly recommends that you use the following process to install and deploy your units: Process 1 Plan your network and document your planning decisions. 2 Prepare your network servers to use BelAir auto-configuration.
Contact your BelAir Networks representative for guidelines on performing acceptance tests. Minimum The minimum set of information required to configure a BelAir unit depends on the type of radio in your units and the type of network being deployed. Table 7 Required lists the minimum required information and the conditions they are required.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Before You Install the BelAir100SN Table 7: Minimum Required Information (Continued) IP address and subnet mask for Always each node Wi-Fi Radio Settings Setting Required when... Channel numbers Always Antenna gain Always SSIDs, mesh or link identifiers Always Wi-Fi Backhaul Topology Settings Backhaul topology...
• Do not attempt to install, move or reposition the unit during periods of atmospheric electrical activity (lightning storms) or high winds. • If you need to disconnect power from the BelAir unit, make sure to first disconnect AC power at the source before removing the power connector from the BelAir unit.
The BelAir100SN contains no field-serviceable parts nor any external adjustable mechanisms. The BelAir100SN should only be serviced in a manufacturing or service depot site approved by BelAir Networks or its authorized agents. Unauthorized servicing of the BelAir100SN voids the product warranty. BelAir Networks is not liable for any damage or harm from the unauthorized servicing of this product.
The following label appears on the BelAir100SN product: MAC address of DOCSIS modem Installation BelAir Networks recommends that you prepare for the installation of your BelAir100SN by completing the steps in Table 8 on page 26. Before you install Prerequisites...
Note 2: If you are installing this unit outdoors and connecting it to an electrical Ethernet cable, you need an additional Ethernet gland to make the connection water proof. The Ethernet gland can be ordered separately from BelAir Networks. May 18, 2010 Confidential...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Before You Install the BelAir100SN Required Tools The following list outlines the basic tools that are required to install a BelAir100SN. Additional tools may be required, depending on the intended point of installation. • 5/8-inch (16 mm) wrench to fasten cable clamps onto supporting wire •...
Caution BelAir Networks recommends that you do not remove the BelAir100SN from its packaging before you arrive at the intended point of installation. This ensures that no inadvertent damage occurs to the unit during handling.
Omni-directional antennas can be mounted in any of the four top corners of Antennas As Required the BelAir100SN unit. However, BelAir Networks recommends that you install both your antennas on the same vertical plane closest to the road. See Figure 6 on page Your unit is shipped with two omni-directional antennas.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Strand mounting the BelAir100SN with Omni-directional Antennas and washers. Tighten the screws loosely so you can adjust the bracket afterwards. Figure 11: Attaching Antenna Bracket to BelAir100SN Antenna bracket mounting screws 2 Using a 5/16 inch (8 mm) wrench, loosen the antenna retaining bolt and the pivot bolt.
If you have hex-heads, do not tighten these connectors beyond 30 inch-pounds of torque. If a torque wrench is unavailable, BelAir recommends that these connectors be hand tightened plus one quarter turn. May 18, 2010...
Warning — Use Safety Tether BelAir Networks recommends that a safety tether be used at all times before the unit is securely fastened to its mounting. Your local safety authority may require other safety measures.
The BelAir unit’s electrical Ethernet port can be damaged by -48 VDC power. 1 Locate an Ethernet gland (ordered separately from BelAir Networks). 2 Feed the gland over the Ethernet cable near the mounting bracket. (The Ethernet cable should already be installed.) 3 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the bottom of the unit.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Strand mounting the BelAir100SN with Omni-directional Antennas Figure 14: Typical Coaxial Cable Terminator with Male KS Interface 4 Energize the electrical circuit that the unit is connected to. 5 LEDs in the connector field of the unit will illuminate, indicating that the unit has begun operating.
Caution BelAir Networks recommends that you do not remove the BelAir100SN from its packaging before you arrive at the intended point of installation. This ensures that no inadvertent damage occurs to the unit during handling.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Strand mounting the BelAir100SN with Directional Antennas protective cover now. Otherwise, ensure that the protective cover is secure. Figure 15: BelAir100SN Connector Fields Strand Cable Clamp Strand Mount Bracket Antenna Connectors Ethernet Connector Connector Left Side View Right Side View Step 2—Attach The directional 5 GHz backhaul antenna is oriented vertically while the...
If you have hex-heads, do not tighten these connectors beyond 30 inch-pounds of torque. If a torque wrench is unavailable, BelAir recommends that these connectors be hand tightened plus one quarter turn. Use thread-locker to secure the connection and ensure a waterproof seal between the antenna and its RF cable.
Warning — Use Safety Tether BelAir Networks recommends that a safety tether be used at all times before the unit is securely fastened to its mounting. Your local safety authority may require other safety measures.
The BelAir unit’s electrical Ethernet port can be damaged by -48 VDC power. 1 Locate an Ethernet gland (ordered separately from BelAir Networks). 2 Feed the gland over the Ethernet cable near the mounting bracket. (The Ethernet cable should already be installed.) 3 Plug the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port at the bottom of the unit.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Strand mounting the BelAir100SN with Directional Antennas male interface must be cut to a length of 1/2 inch (approx. 12 mm). The coaxial cable terminator may contain a cutting guide. See Figure Figure 17: Typical Coaxial Cable Terminator with Male KS Interface 4 Energize the electrical circuit that the unit is connected to.
Caution BelAir Networks recommends that you do not remove the BelAir100SN from its packaging before you arrive at the intended point of installation. This ensures that no inadvertent damage occurs to the unit during handling.
43. Verify the kit contents before beginning to pedestal mount the BelAir100SN. The BelAir Pedestal Mounting Kit (BNCKG0114) is designed to be used with a standard BelAir100SN by removing and reusing some of the parts. Table 9: BNCKG0114 BelAir Pedestal Mounting Kit Contents Part No.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN Figure 18: BelAir100SN Connector Fields Strand Cable Clamp Strand Mount Bracket Antenna Connectors Ethernet Connector Connector Left Side View Right Side View Figure 19: Removing the Strand Mount Bracket from the BelAir100SN Bolts to be removed Bolts to be removed May 18, 2010...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN 3 Remove the strand cable clamps and the carriage bolts for both hangers. See Figure Figure 20: Strand Cable Clamp and Carriage Bolt Strand Cable Clamp Carriage Bolt 4 Position the pedestal’s B1 or B2 bracket to approximately 4 inches above the base of the pedestal.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN 5 Insert the carriage bolts and the strand cable clamps to BelAir pedestal mounting bracket (BMDG30175) as shown in Figure 22. Attach the bracket and clamp assembly to the pedestal. Figure 22: Attaching the Pedestal Mounting Bracket...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN 6 Slide the BelAir pedestal security bracket over the mounting bracket. Put the flat washer, star washer, and nut on the stud as shown in Figure Figure 23: Attaching the Security Bracket...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN 7 Slide the security bracket down into locked position and return to the open position. Figure 24 shows the security bracket in the locked position. The holes in the two brackets can be aligned to use a paddle lock to secure the BelAir100SN to the brackets.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN Step 2—Position and 1 Lift the unit to the height of the mounting bracket. Secure Unit 2 Refer to Figure 26. Slowly lower the unit onto the mounting bracket such that the four shoulder bolts slide into the bolt holes then into the slots on the mounting bracket.
Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN Figure 27: Female-to-female Bulkhead Adaptor Retaining Nut Lock Washer 2 Mount the female-to-female bulkhead adaptor onto the BelAir Pedestal Mounting Bracket. See Figure 28. Make sure you mount the end of the adaptor with the threading for the antenna up. Use the retaining nut and lock washer from step to secure the bulkhead adaptor.
If you have hex-heads, do not tighten these connectors beyond 30 inch-pounds of torque. If a torque wrench is unavailable, BelAir recommends that these connectors be hand tightened plus one quarter turn. Use thread-locker to secure the connection and ensure a waterproof seal between the antenna and its RF cable.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Pedestal Installation of the BelAir100SN Figure 29: Typical Coaxial Cable Terminator with Male KS Interface 4 Energize the electrical circuit that the unit is connected to. 5 LEDs in the connector field of the unit will illuminate, indicating that the unit has begun operating.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Commissioning BelAir100SN Units Commissioning BelAir100SN Units This chapter shows you how to commission the installed BelAir100SN units to make sure they meet the goals of the RF plan and site survey. Specifically, commissioning verifies the following: • that the correct members of a mesh cluster form a mesh •...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Commissioning BelAir100SN Units Local Testing Local testing uses a field laptop computer with terminal emulation software. In local testing, a field operator uses commands such as the one described in “Commissioning Process” on page 53 to verify parameters and make adjustments as required.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The unit has three external LEDs as described inTable Table 11: LED Indicator Description - BelAir100SN Colour State Description Power No power to the unit. Check power cable connection and power source. If the voltage is low, 45 VAC or less, check the cable connection between the BelAir100SN and the power tap.
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide Troubleshooting Table 11: LED Indicator Description - BelAir100SN (Continued) Colour State Description Cable Cable Modem link is down. Modem operational Flashing Initialization Synchronizing with the Cable Modem Ethernet Blue Termination System (CMTS). May take up to 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, this state indicates that the RF signal strength is out of range, the MAC address may not be...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Troubleshooting Table 11: LED Indicator Description - BelAir100SN (Continued) Colour State Description Radio or Hardware Hardware failure, no power to the failure unit or radio initialization Mesh Amber All of the P-to-P and P-to-MP links operational are down. Flashing P-to-P and/or One or more, but not all, of the...
For More Information For More Information BelAir Networks documentation is modular and organized to be of best use to you during the logical process of setting up a network of BelAir devices. Use the documents as outlined in the following sections.
BelAir100SN Installation Guide For More Information • upgrading the unit • saving and restoring the configuration Troubleshooting Use this document when you are: Guide • troubleshooting and in need of technical support • looking up system configuration details: —Alarms and events —System logs —Statistics May 18, 2010...
2 If the troubleshooting guide does not cover your situation, contact your BelAir Networks product representative 3 If you still need assistance, use the BelAir Networks online support center at www.support.belairnetworks.com 4 Finally, if your issue is not resolved, contact BelAir Networks: —613-254-7070...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Conformity and Regulatory Statements Conformity and Regulatory Statements This section provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for the BelAir100SN. This section contains the following sections: • “Regulatory Information and Disclaimers” on page 61 • “Manufacturer’s US Federal Communication Commission Conformity Statement”...
BelAir100SN Installation Guide Conformity and Regulatory Statements This device has been designed to operate with antennas approved by BelAir Networks. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited under the regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide Conformity and Regulatory Statements Table 13: European Community Conformity Statement (Continued) Language Statement Italiano Questo apparato conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed agli altri principi sanciti dalla Direttiva 1999/5/EC. Nederlands Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de belangrijkste eisen en andere voorzieningen van richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide Conformity and Regulatory Statements • EN 301 893 V1.4.1 (2007-07) Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 300 328 V1.6.1 (2004-11) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio •...
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DRU radios with BelAir antennas up to 18 dBi • Product Disposal BelAir Networks adheres to directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and the council of 27 January 2003 on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). To dispose of equipment, including batteries, contact BelAir Networks customer service to get a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions.
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électriques et électroniques (DEEE). Si vous souhaitez vous débarrasser de l’équipement, y compris des piles, veuillez communiquer avec le service à la clientèle de BelAir Networks, afin d’obtenir un numéro d’autorisation de retour du matériel et des instructions sur les modalités d’expédition.
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BelAir Networks noudattaa sähkö- ja elektroniikkalaiteromusta 27 päivänä tammikuuta 2003 annettua Euroopan parlamentin ja neuvoston direktiiviä 2002/ 96/EY. Palauttaaksesi välineet, mukaan luettuina akut, ota yhteys BelAir Networks – asiakaspalveluun, niin saat RMA (Return Material Authorization) –numeron ja lähetysohjeet. BelAir Networks –asiakaspalveluun saa yhteyden seuraavasti: •...
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Eléctricos e Electrónicos (REEE). Para proceder à eliminação do equipamento, incluindo as baterias, é favor contactar a assistência ao cliente da BelAir Networks para obter um número de Autorização de Devolução do Material (RMA – Return Material Authorization) e as instruções relativas ao envio. A assistência ao cliente da BelAir Networks pode ser contactada através de:...
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide Conformity and Regulatory Statements May 18, 2010 Confidential Page 70 of 75 Document Number BDTK11001-A01 Preliminary...
Step 1—Plan and Document your Network ....21 Step 2—Prepare your Network Servers to use BelAir Auto-con- figuration ......... .22 Step 3—Physically Install the Units .
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BelAir100SN Installation Guide BelAir Networks Inc. General Information Sales Visit us on the web at: 603 March Road info@belairnetworks.com sales@belairnetworks.com Kanata, Ontario www.belairnetworks.com Canada Technical Support K2K 2M5 techsupport@belairnetworks.com 1-877-BelAir1 (235-2471) 613-254-7070 May 18, 2010 Confidential Page 75 of 75...