Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Contents Notices ..............................2 Regulatory Information ..........................2 CONTENTS..............................3 Figures ..............................3 Tables..............................4 ABOUT THIS BOOK............................5 Who Should Use This Guide .........................5 Finding Additional Information .......................6 About the Tsunami MP.11 ........................6 Safety Precautions..........................7 CHAPTER 1. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION ..................8 Planning Antenna Installation ........................8...
Proxim Corporation and its resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. In case you are not certain about the regulations that apply in your country, consult your local Proxim Corporation Sales Office. About this Book...
Proxim news. ABOUT THE TSUNAMI MP.11 The Tsunami MP.11 lets you set up a wireless system based upon two basic topologies: A point-to-point link lets you set up a connection between two locations as an alternative to: ▪...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 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. Any person not trained or experienced in this type of work should not attempt this installation.
Tsunami MP.11. For the outdoor MP.11, connect the surge arrestor to the external antenna connection of the BSU. Run the Link Test diagnostics of the management tools that come with the Tsunami MP.11 to aim the antenna and verify optimal placement.
INSTALLATION The following items are required on each end of the wireless link: ▪ A Tsunami MP.11 Base Station (outdoor MP.11) or a Tsunami MP.11 Base Station and Subscriber Unit (indoor MP.11) ▪ A low-loss antenna cable to connect the indoor installation to the surge arrestor (optional) ▪...
(see “Grounding the Antenna” on page 16). ▪ The location must allow for easy disconnection of the Tsunami MP.11 hardware from the AC wall outlet. ▪ The location provides a connection to the network backbone (an Ethernet LAN cable that is connected to a hub, bridge, or directly into a patch panel) ▪...
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Prior to mounting the Tsunami MP.11, you are advised to calculate carefully: ▪ The distance between the intended location of your Tsunami MP.11 and the location of the antenna mast ▪ The height of the antenna on the mast...
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.11 unit. Although the radio signal can work well without line-of-sight in urban environments, in which the signal is transported by reflection instead of being direct, the best results are achieved in line-of-sight conditions.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide When any significant part of this zone is obstructed, a portion of the radio energy is lost, resulting in reduced performance. Reduced performance also can occur when obstacles close to the antenna beam cause signal reflections or noise that interfere with the radio signal.
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As the mounting procedures for the various antennas differ from one another, consult the documentation you received from the antenna manufacturer for mounting procedures. Proxim Corporation offers multiple antennas to set up a wireless link. When mounting multiple antennas on a single mast, use the following methods to minimize the influence of cross-talk interference between the antennas: ▪...
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Tsunami MP.11 to analyze wireless performance and optimal placement of the outdoor antenna. Using this tool is described in the documentation that comes with the Tsunami MP.11 and also can be downloaded from the Proxim support website at http://support.proxim.com...
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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 routing without removing the tape.
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Use the Antenna Alignment Display feature (AAD) to display a measurement of signal quality at the CLI and serial ports. ▪ You also can use the Link Test option of the management tools that come with the Tsunami MP.11 to analyze the radio link quality. Antenna Alignment Display Feature (Outdoor MP.11 Only) Antenna alignment is a process to physically align the antenna of the radio receiver or the transmitter to have the best possible radio link established between them.
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Link Test You also can use the Link Test option of the management tools that come with the Tsunami MP.11 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.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 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. Antenna Cable Routing The antenna cable must be routed and fixed in such a way that installation technicians have a clear passage area.
Maximum Range table. The Clearance Factor can be read from Figure 6 on page 28. Note: You also can use a calculation sheet provided by Proxim to generate an estimate of link distance and reliability.
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(see “Cable Factor” on page 26). 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. Therefore, you must consult the table that matches the radio regulations as they apply in your country: ▪...
*The maximum range for the 24 dBi Grid antennas is a calculated value. Maximum ranges were only tested up to 110 km. Values in this table are based upon the use of normal power Tsunami MP.11 and 6m (20 ft) low-loss antenna cables with a diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in) on both ends of the antenna link, except the Window Antenna which is connected by the attached 2m (6 ft) cable.
13.6 ft Values in this table are based upon the use of normal power Tsunami MP.11 and 6m (20 ft) low-loss antenna cables with a diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in) on both ends of the antenna link, except the Window Antenna which is connected by the attached 2m (6 ft) cable.
9.0 ft Values in this table are based upon the use of low power Tsunami MP.11 and 6m (20 ft) low-loss antenna cables with a diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in) on both ends of the antenna link, except the Window Antenna which is connected by the attached 2m (6 ft) cable.
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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Outdoor Tsunami MP.11a Assumptions ▪ Point-to-multipoint configuration using USA regulations for L and U bands, ETSI regulations for M bands ▪ Clear line-of-sight with no unusual multipath ▪ Sector antenna (17 dBi, 60º) at Base Station with short 1 dB jumper cable ▪...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide DATA SPEED OF THE WIRELESS LINK By default, the family of Tsunami MP.11 products transmits at the highest available transmit rate. Because data transmissions at lower speeds can travel greater distances than transmissions at the highest transmit rate, the system lets you choose a lower data rate to increase the maximum range.
Note: An outdoor wireless link that lacks sufficient clearance can suffer from poor performance, which is typically perceived as slow network response times. Although your Tsunami MP.11 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.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide ▪ In areas with obstacles in the signal path between the two antennas, clearance should be measured as height above the highest obstacle in the signal 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.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base 7 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna Station Antenna Base Station Antenna Antenna Speed Mbps Range Clearance Range Clearance 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid 15.8 km 10 m 14.1 km 10 m Antenna 9.8 mi 33 ft 8.8 mi...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide EXAMPLES In the following sections, you find some examples of range and clearance calculations for point-to-point links and for a point-to-multipoint network. Point-to-Point Links Suppose you are installing a wireless point-to-point link between a Base Unit and a Subscriber Unit, where: ▪...
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Alternatively, you can perform on-site diagnostic measurements to validate the results of this calculation. Consult the Tsunami MP.11/a Installation and Management manual for information about using the Link Test feature to perform on-site diagnostic measurements. Chapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Point-to-Multipoint Network Suppose you are installing a wireless point-to-multipoint network between one Base Unit and two Subscriber Units, as shown in the following figure, where: ▪ The Base Unit in building is connected to a 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna ▪...
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Alternatively, you may decide to perform on-site diagnostic measurements to validate the results of this calculation. Consult the documentation that comes with the Tsunami MP.11 for information about using the Link Test feature to perform on-site diagnostic measurements. Chapter 2. Determining Range and Clearance...
22 m (75 ft) with a diameter of 10 mm (0.4 in) When you order the Tsunami MP.11 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 Corporation Sales office for more information.
Using other combinations of parts and components in outdoor antenna solutions voids the radio 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.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 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. Cabling Component Standard-N Cabling Systems a Pigtail attached to MP.11...
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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 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...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide OUTDOOR CABLING COMPONENTS To connect your Tsunami MP.11 hardware to an outdoor antenna installation, the following cabling components are required: ▪ Surge arrestor ▪ Low-loss antenna cables ▪ One of the outdoor antennas described “Chapter 4. Recommended Antennas” on page 41.
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CAUTION! To avoid damage to electronic equipment and your Tsunami MP.11 equipment always apply the surge arrestor between the outdoor antenna installation and the Tsunami MP.11 hardware or other computing device that is connected to the outdoor antennas.
Chapter 4. Recommended Antennas TYPE OF 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.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 14 DBI DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA General Description 14 dBi Directional Antenna is a high-gain Tsunami antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber Unit. The 14 dBi Directional Antenna consists of a totally enclosed 16 element Yagi antenna that has been designed for point-to-point communications.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Figure 8. Mounting 14 dBi Antenna to a Mast Mounting on a Flat Surface For mounting the antenna to a flat vertical surface, you must provide a smooth surface for the antenna mount. On wall surfaces such as brick, block or stucco, use an intermediate surface such as a plywood board or metal plate between the wall and antenna.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Technical Specifications Mechanical Size 44.7 cm (18 in) Mounting method Vertical or horizontal mast with an outside diameter between 28 mm (1.102 in) and 41 mm (1.625 in) using U-bolts. Wall using plugs and screws...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 7 DBI OMNI-DIRECTIONAL BASE UNIT ANTENNA General Description The Tsunami 7 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omni-directional pattern with a nominal gain of 7 dBi.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Figure 11. Mounting the 7 dBi Antenna to a Mast Use a wrench to tighten the bracket bolt (item g) to fix the antenna into its position. CAUTION! Avoid over-tightening the hose-clip nut to avoid damage to the clip and your antenna.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 10 DBI OMNI-DIRECTIONAL BASE UNIT ANTENNA General Description The Tsunami 10 dBi Omni-Directional Base Unit Antenna is a broadband antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band featuring an omni-directional pattern with a nominal gain of 10 dBi.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Technical Specifications Mechanical Size 91.4 cm (36 in) Mounting Method Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 51 mm (2.0 in) Connector Standard N (female) Cable Type RG-303, 50 ohms low-loss coaxial...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 12 DBI DIRECTIONAL WIDE ANGLE ANTENNA General Description The Tsunami 12 dBi Directional Wide Angle Antenna is for the 2.4 GHz frequency band is a perfect match between the features of the: ▪ Directional antennas ▪...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Technical Specifications Mechanical Size (LxWxD) 181 x 53.7 x 76 cm (21.1 x 7.1 x 3.0 in) Mounting Method Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 35 mm (1.4 in) and 51 mm (2.0 in)
(also France). In countries that adhere to the FCC regulations, use of this antenna is allowed only when operated with specific radio channels that can be set on the Tsunami MP.11. Kit Contents The 24 dBi Directional Parabolic Grid Antenna comes in two boxes with the following contents...
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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Assembling the Antenna Assemble the two reflector halves inserting the four #8-32 machine screws through the front. Secure with the keps nuts on the back. Note: Loosely tighten all hardware until completely assembled and then tighten securely.
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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Figure 22. Attach Mounting Bracket Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts. Recheck the dipole feed assembly for the proper polarity. Attach the feed on the front with 2 carriage bolts. Secure on the back with the lock washers and nuts.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Technical Specifications Mechanical Size (HxWxD) 61.0x91.4x38.1 cm (24x36x15 in) Mounting method Clamps to vertical mast with outside diameter between 26 mm (1.102 in) and 51 mm (2.0 in) Cable Type RG-8A/U, 50 ohms low-loss coax...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide 5 DBI OMNI-DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA General Description The Tsunami 5 dBi Omni-Directional Antenna is designed for use in rugged environments. The antenna operates in the frequency range from 2400 to 1500 MHz. It is supplied with a special proprietary FCC plug and a low-loss cable.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Technical Specifications Mechanical Size 24 cm (9.5 in) Mounting Method Through a 19 mm (0.75 in) M-type hole using a mounting plate. Connector Standard N female snap-on with 100% captive pin Cable Type 50 ohms low-loss cable Length 2.5 m (8 ft.)
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide HIGH GAIN PANEL DIRECTIONAL ANTENNA FOR 2.4 GHZ General Description The 12 dBi window antenna is a high-gain antenna for the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This antenna is typically used in combination with a Subscriber Unit.
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide Coverage Note: The bulged side of the antenna must point to the Base Station. Hardware Specifications Electrical Specification Environmental & Mechanical Characteristics Frequency range 2400 MHz – 2700 MHz Survival wind speed 180 km/hr Gain...
Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide LMR 600 CABLE – 50 FT Electrical Specifications Part number 5054-LMR600-50 Frequency range DC~ 5.875 GHz Insertion loss 4.5 dB Max@ DC~5.875 GHz Impedance 50 Ω Connector Connector type N-Male to N-Male Mechanical and Environmental Specifications...
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Tsunami MP.11 Antenna Installation Guide VSWR and Insertion Loss VSWR VSWR #1:1: VSWR #2: Frequency (GHz) Insertion Loss (S21) -0.5 -1.5 -2.5 -3.5 -4.5 Frequency (GHz) Attenuation 50 ft Times LMR-600 Typical Attenuation Frequency (MHz) Attenuation (dB) 1.00 1000 1.49 1500 1.93...
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