Proxim Antenna Tsunami MP.11 Installation Manual
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- Page 1 Part Number 73082/1 Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Version 2.5...
- Page 2 Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Copyright © 2003, 2004, 2005 Proxim Wireless Corporation, San Jose, 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 publication 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 Wireless Corporation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cable Components... 32 Selecting the Correct Connector Type ... 33 Surge Arrestor ... 34 Installation...Error! Bookmark not defined. SUPPORT AND WARRANTY... 36 Warranty and Repair ... 37 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 4: About This Book
In case you are not certain about the regulations that apply in your country, consult your local Proxim Wireless Corporation Sales Office. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 5: Finding Additional Information
Additional Files on Your Software CD All software CDs that come with your Proxim products include a Release Notes file in the Doc subdirectory. This file contains information about the software version and drivers. You are advised to print and read the Release Notes file prior to installing your Proxim products, as it may contain information that was not available when this document was printed. -
Page 6: About The Tsunami Mp.11 Product Family
BSU. 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. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
(for example, to replace the surge arrestor), you must ensure that the exposed metal connector of the cable is grounded locally during the work. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 8: Chapter 1. Preparing For Installation
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. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 9: Site Prerequisites
Tsunami MP.11 5054 Subscriber Unit (SU) • Tsunami MP.11 5054 Residential Subscriber Unit (RSU) For these indoor radios, the antenna cable is connected to the connector pigtail extending from the radio. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 10: Model 5054 Cable Setup For An Outdoor Antenna
5054. CAUTION! The 5054 hardware, the surge arrestor, and the antenna mast must be connected to the same grounding system. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation connect to N-type male connector... -
Page 11: Model 2454-R And Model 5054-R Hardware
Ethernet cable CONNECTS TO 5054-R/2454-R external connector. CONNECTS TO Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation BSU / SU with External Antenna Connection Surge Arrestor... -
Page 12: Outdoor Hardware Placement
To make optimal use of the units, you must find a suitable location for the hardware. The radio range largely depends upon the position of the antenna. Proxim recommends you do a site survey, observing the following requirements, before mounting the hardware. -
Page 13: Cable System
The radio unit can be placed anywhere, as long as Ethernet cable length allows. Because the length of the antenna cable can affect the actual range of your outdoor antenna installation, Proxim recommends selecting another location or using the 5054-R model. -
Page 14: Outdoor Link Installation
You should be aware that the shape of an antenna beam is not straight and narrow like a laser beam. The antenna beam, also known as Fresnel Pronounced as ‘Fray-Nell’ Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Zone, is rather bulged in the middle, such as, for example, a rugby ball. - Page 15 For 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 2. Potential Obstacles for a Directional Antenna Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.
- Page 16 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 Proxim product, provided you have sealed all cable connectors with weatherproofing tape.
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Page 17: Mounting The Antenna
As the mounting procedures for the various antennas differ from one another, consult the documentation you received from the manufacturer for mounting procedures. Proxim Wireless Corporation offers multiple antennas to set up a wireless link (as well as a unit with an integrated antenna). -
Page 18: Connecting The Antenna Cable
The degree of stretch may vary in different sections of the joint, as long as the overlaps accomplish a void-free application. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation http://support.proxim.com... -
Page 19: Grounding The Antenna
You also can use the Link Test option of the management tools that come with the MP.11a and the 5054-R to analyze the radio link quality. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation WARNING! - Page 20 30 minutes (greater than 1800 seconds). This restriction is for telnet connections only and not for the serial interface. The serial interface never times out. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation...
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Page 21: Antenna Polarization
Your wireless link receives interference from a vertically polarized neighboring installation. Note: For optimal wireless link performance, you must always verify that the antenna polarization on both ends of the wireless link is the same. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 22: Antenna Cable Routing
Grounding material such as cable and Faston connector for 5054 or ground-lug plus screw, for 5054-R If an item is missing or damaged during shipment, inform your supplier. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation... -
Page 23: Chapter 2. Determining Range And Clearance
Maximum Range table. (See “Clearance Factor” on page 24.) Note: You also can use a calculation sheet provided by Proxim to generate an estimate of link distance and reliability. -
Page 24: Maximum Range
In “Chapter 1. Preparing for Installation” on page 7, we described the shape of the antenna beam as being bulged in the middle. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Figure 3. Fresnel Zone... - Page 25 In real life, using FCC approved products, you will also find it almost impossible to achieve the level of clearance for maximum range, due to interference from other radio products. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation...
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Page 26: Distance Assumptions And Expectations
Expectations 5.25 – 5.35 GHz 5.47 – 5.725 GHz 5.725 – 5.850 MHz Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Figure 4. Clearance Factor Diagram 0.9 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode) Up to 2.8 miles maximum (6 Mbps mode) 0.85 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode) -
Page 27: Model 5054-R
0.9 miles at peak performance (11 Mbps) for ETSI Up to 1.73 miles maximum (1 Mbps) for FCC Up to 3 miles maximum (1 Mbps) for ETSI Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation 0.5 miles at peak performance (36 Mbps mode) Up to 1.7 miles maximum (6 Mbps mode) -
Page 28: Calculations
F is the Frequency of the radio system in GHz (5.8 or 2.4 GHz) D is the Distance of the path in miles Note: This formula is available on a calculation sheet provided by Proxim to generate an estimate of link distance and reliability. - Page 29 Specifications, find the dBm value for the data rate used for the link. 8. Subtract this value from the Received Signal Level; this is the Fade Margin. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation...
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 Distance Fresnel Zone (dB) The distance is based upon the assumption that 60% of the 1st Fresnel is clear. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Table 2. Distance and Link Budget Link Budget...
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Page 32: Chapter 3. Antenna Cabling System
When you order the antenna equipment, make sure that you order cables that comply with the regulations that apply in your country. In case of doubt, consult the Proxim Wireless Corporation Sales office for more information To connect your radio hardware to an outdoor antenna installation, you will need the following cabling components: •... -
Page 33: Selecting The Correct Connector Type
Before you proceed, verify that each of the items is properly grounded and that the ground will not be interrupted when disconnecting one of the antenna system components. Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Table 3. -
Page 34: Surge Arrestor
The surge arrestor (sometimes referred to as a lightning protector) can protect your sensitive electronic equipment from high-voltage surges caused by discharges and transients at the antenna. Proxim Wireless offers provides superior lightning and surge protection for Tsunami MP.11 and Tsunami QuickBridge.11 products. See the following sections for more information. -
Page 35: Specifications
Cable type Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Grounding VSWR and Insertion Loss Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation 5054-SURGE DC~ 5.875 GHz 1.25 : 1 Max.@ DC~4 GHz 1.45 : 1 Max.@ 4~5.875 GHz 0.5 dB Min.@ DC~5.875 GHz... -
Page 36: Support And Warranty
Support and Warranty If you are having a problem using a Proxim product and cannot resolve it with the information in the product documentation, gather the following information and contact Proxim Technical Support: • What kind of network are you using? •... -
Page 37: Warranty And Repair
Proxim Wireless Corporation. In no event will Proxim Wireless 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 software media even if Proxim Wireless Corporation or the other party person has been advised of the possibility of such damages. - Page 38 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 Copyright © 2006 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved.
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