Intelligent Wireless Platform Contents Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Before you Begin Safety Precautions and Pre-installation Information • Safety Precautons • Requred Tools and Cables • Package Contents Chapter 3 Installation Overview of the Installation Process • Typcal Rado System Installaton •...
(sB345) The initial hardware installation, setup and mounting of the equipments are explained in this guide. To install smartBridges’ products, you need to have a fundamental understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) and networking. In Chapter 2, you will find safety precautions as well as a list of the box contents and tools needed for installation.
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To access the technical support resources, please visit the support center website at http://www.smartbridges.com/support/ You will need to register for certain services and downloads on the smartBridges support center website.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 2 - Before you Begin This chapter provides the safety precautions that you need to follow while installing and operating the smartBridges units. It contains the following sections: • Safety Precautions • Required Tools and Cables •...
• You may also require tools for user-supplied hardware or fasteners • CAT5 cable of required length. smartBridges recommends the use of a shielded CAT5 cable rated for outdoor use. Box Contents Each TOTAL unit box contains the items listed below. Ensure that all items are included in the shipment.
5. Drilling Template 6. Mounting bracket 7. Quick Installation Guide (this document) Figure 2- Photos of Accessories packed with TOTAL unit. Note: The smartBridges equipment shipping box is designed to be eco-friendly. 99.9% of packaging material by weight is bio-degradable.
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Chapter 2 - Before you Begin 8. An accessories pouch that contains the following items: a. M8 mm Anchor Hex nuts (4 pieces) b. M8 mm Anchor washers (4 pieces) c. M8X60 mm Anchor bolts (4 pieces) d. M8 mm SS nuts (4 pieces) e.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 3 – Installation This chapter provides the hardware installation information for smartBridges’ TOTAL series of products which come with an integrated antenna. It shows the steps for installation and connections of all the components before mounting in the outdoor location. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
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Chapter 3 - Installation PoE Injector Connections After grounding the PoE Injector, it can be mounted on a wall or secured otherwise in an accessible location. Figure 3-3 illustrates the placement of the RJ and RJ45 cables. Figure 3-3 PoE Injector Indicators and Connectors Connecting the PoE Injector: .
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Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Figure 3-4a Connections on the PRO TOTAL unit Figure 3-4b Connections on the airHaul and airPoint Nexus TOTAL 24 units (Low Band)
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Chapter 3 - Installation Figure 3-4c Connections on the airHaul and airPoint Nexus TOTAL 55 units (High Band) Figure 3-4d Connections on the airClient Nexus TOTAL 24 (Low Band) and airClient Nexus TOTAL 55 (High Band) units Figure 3-4e Connections on the airClient TOTAL 24 (Low Band) unit...
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Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform RJ45 Cable Connection: . Remove the RJ45 connector pin from the cable using pliers or other tool and pass the cable through the ETH gland outer and inner covers as shown in figure 3-5. 2. Remove 5mm of the outer shield cover for each colored inner cable and trim them.
Chapter 3 - Installation Antenna Connections The TOTAL series of products provides the flexibility of using an external antenna through the N-Connector. Note: This is not applicable for the airClient Nexus TOTAL (sB3413 and sB3414) which do not have an external antenna connector. To connect the external antenna: 1.
Please refer to the relevant product User Guide for configuration information. You can access the User Guide from the support center website at http://www.smartbridges.com/support/ In order to return the device to default factory settings, you may use the reset button on the side of the PoE Injector to reset the unit.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 4 - Mounting This section describes how to physically mount the smartBridges’ TOTAL series of products on the site. The chapter contains the following sections: • Important Considerations when Choosing the Mounting Location . Link Distance 2.
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Chapter 4 - Mounting • Physical environment - Clear, open areas provide better radio range than enclosed, crowded areas. Physical obstructions such as buildings, trees, or hills can hinder performance of wireless devices. Avoid locating the TOTAL unit where there is an obstruction between the sending and receiving antennas. 1.
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47.9 (4.5) 3. (9.4) For more information on site survey techniques, please visit http://www.smartbridges.com/education/ Note: Before proceeding to mount the units in the outdoor location, it is strongly recommended that they be configured and tested on the bench first to ensure that they operate satisfactorily.
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Chapter 4 - Mounting Mounting the Equipment The TOTAL unit is shipped with mounting hardware that accommodates tower, mast or rooftop installations. This section describes the mounting process for each installation. The unit must be professionally installed. The installer must understand wireless techniques, antenna alignment, adjustment and grounding techniques.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform 3. Loosen the M4 HEX nut and adjust the vertical and horizontal alignment of the unit to point towards the remote base station. 2. Wall Mounting Follow these steps to wall mount the TOTAL unit using the same wall/pole mounting plate: .
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Chapter 4 - Mounting Changing the Antenna Polarization Some interference problems can be solved by changing the antenna polarization (for TOTAL backhauls and client devices only). To change the polarization from horizontal to vertical or vice versa, loosen the M4 HEX nut and rotate the unit by 90 degrees while ensuring that the LED display panel remains on the lower side.
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Chapter 5 - Antenna Alignment This section covers the antenna alignment process to achieve the best radio link performance. The goal when positioning the unit is to align the antenna for maximum signal strength. In addition, TOTAL radio units incorporate RSSI Audio Tone to simplify the antenna alignment process.
After installing and mounting the unit and antennas, please refer to the relevant product User Guide for more detailed information on configuring the wireless links. For technical updates, please visit the Support Center website at http://www.smartbridges.com/support/ For typical deployment scenarios, please visit our website at http://www.smartbridges.com/products/...
Intelligent Wireless Nexus Platform Appendix A - Declarations of Conformity This chapter provides declarations of conformity and regulatory information for smartBridges’ Intelligent Nexus Platform of wireless backhauls, access points and client devices. This appendix contains the following sections: • FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement •...
Declarations of Conformity • Increase separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician. Note: To meet regulatory restrictions, the TOTAL series of radio equipment uses N type antenna connector and the external antenna must be professionally installed.
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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. smartBridges’ TOTAL series of radio equipment is certified by the requirements of RSS-210 issue 5, RSP 00, and RSS 02 for 5-GHz spread spectrum devices.
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Declarations of Conformity The following CE mark is affixed to the TOTAL radio equipment. The following smartBridges wireless LAN products use Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) radio technology. airHaul Nexus PRO airPoint Nexus PRO [sB3021] [sB3221] airHaul Nexus airPoint Nexus...
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EN 300.328 – General EMC requirements: 2.4 GHz ISM Band Compliance with UK’s regulatory body OFCOM standards – EMI (5.725 to 5.85 GHz) Products containing the radio transmitters are labeled with the CE marking smartBridges External Multi-band Antennas Dish, 29/2 dBi, 24” Panel, 90 degree, 2 dBi, V Pol...
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It is the responsibility of the third parties to ensure that the proclaimed compliance is truly adhered. In no event shall smartBridges be held legally responsible for the declarations of compliance provided by the third parties.
Product. Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of smartBridges and its suppliers under this limited warranty will be, at smartBridges’ option, shipment of a replacement within the warranty period or a refund of the purchase price if the Hardware is returned to the authorized distributor/reseller supplying it to Customer, freight and insurance prepaid.
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This warranty does not apply if the Software, Product or any other equipment upon which the Software is authorized to be used (a) has been altered, except by smartBridges or its authorized representative, (b) has not been installed, operated, repaired, or maintained in accordance with instructions supplied by smartBridges, or (c) has been subjected to abnormal physical or electrical stress, misuse, negligence, or accident.
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Documentation, and smartBridges retains ownership of all copies of the Software and Documentation. Customer acknowledges that the Software and Documentation contain trade secrets of smartBridges, its suppliers or licensors, including but not limited to the specific internal design and structure of individual programs and associated interface information.
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Warranty Information To the extent required by law, and at Customer’s written request, smartBridges shall provide Customer with the interface information needed to achieve interoperability between the Software and another independently created program, on payment of smartBridges’ applicable fee, if any. Customer shall observe strict obligations of confidentiality with respect to such information and shall use such information in compliance with any applicable terms and conditions upon which smartBridges makes such information available.
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OTHERWISE AND EVEN IF SMARTBRIDGES OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. In no event shall smartBridges’ or its suppliers’ or licensors’ liability to Customer, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of warranty, or otherwise, exceed the rice paid by Customer for the Product that gave rise to the claim.
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The content herein is subject to change without further notice. smartBridges, Nexus, Nexus PRO, Nexus PRO TOTAL, airHaul, airPoint, airClient and/or all other products and/or services referenced herein are either registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of smartBridges Pte Ltd. All other names are/or may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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