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5 GHz Carrier Radio
with LTU Technology
Model: AF-5XHD
LINK
GPS
MGMT
DATA
D A T A
M G M T
G P S
L I N K

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  • Page 1 LINK MGMT DATA 5 GHz Carrier Radio with LTU Technology D A T A M G M T Model: AF-5XHD G P S L I N K...

  • Page 2: Package Contents

    Power Cord Quick Start Guide with Mounting Bracket TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable ™ designed for outdoor installations. It is the professional installer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

  • Page 3: Installation Requirements

    Antenna Compatibility The airFiber AF-5XHD radio is designed for use with the following airFiber X antenna models: • AF-5G23-S45 • AF-5G30-S45 • AF-5G34-S45 The AF-5XHD can also operate with the following RocketDish ™ antenna models: • RD-5G30* • RD-5G34* * Requires Universal Bracket (included) or AF-5G-OMT-S45 Conversion Kit (not included).

  • Page 4: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Connects to External GPS Chain 0: Connects to Chain 1: Connects to Antenna + 45° on - 45° on airFiber Antenna airFiber Antenna Panel Port Cover...
  • Page 5 Ports Data Management Reset Port Port Button Management Port 10/100/1000 Mbps, secured Ethernet port for configuration. In-Band Management is enabled by default in the airFiber Configuration Interface. When In-Band Management is disabled, the MGMT port is the only port that can monitor, configure, and/or update firmware.
  • Page 6 LEDs Signal LEDs Signal 4 LED will light blue when on. Signal 3 LED will light green when on. Signal 2 LED will light yellow when on. Signal 1 LED will light red when on. Bootup to airOS When powering on, the Power, GPS, LINK, and Signal 1-4 LEDs light on.

  • Page 7: Additional Leds

    Additional LEDs State Status RF Off Short Flash* Syncing LINK Normal Flash* Beaconing Long Flash* Registering Operational No GPS Synchronization Normal Flash* Non-Operational (Weak Signal) Operational (Strong Signal) No Ethernet Link MGMT Ethernet Link Established Random Flash Ethernet Activity No Ethernet Link DATA Ethernet Link Established Random Flash...

  • Page 8: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview We recommend that you configure your paired AF-5XHD radios before site installation. The overview below summarizes the installation procedure, and the subsequent sections provide detailed installation information. • Connect the airFiber PoE Adapter to the DATA port, and connect your computer to the MGMT port.
  • Page 9 2. Connect an Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF-5XHD to the POE port of the adapter. WARNING: Use only the included adapter, model GP‑H240‑100G‑WH‑03. Failure to do so can damage the unit and void the product warranty.

  • Page 10: Airfiber Configuration

    airFiber Configuration The instructions in this section explain how to access the airFiber Configuration Interface and configure the following settings: Wireless Mode • Configure one AF-5XHD as the AP and the other as the CPE. • Frequency Setting The operating Frequency must be the same on both the AP and the CPE.
  • Page 11 4. The login screen will appear. Enter ubnt in the Username and Password fields. Select your Country and Language. You must agree to the Terms of Use to use the product. Click Login. Note: U.S. product versions are locked to the U.S. Country Code to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.
  • Page 12 Enable the Ethernet Carrier Drop settings if needed. d. Click Save Changes. Repeat the instructions in the airFiber Configuration section on the other AF-5XHD radio. For details on the airFiber Configuration Interface, refer to the airFiber AF-5XHD User Guide, available at: www.ubnt.com/download/airfiber...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Install a Ground Wire 1. Remove the nut from the Ground Bonding Point located on the back of the AF-5XHD. Ground Bonding Point 2. Attach a ground wire (min. 10 AWG or 5 mm ) to the lug and replace the nut to secure the wire.
  • Page 14 Mount to an airFiber X Antenna Follow the instructions in this section to mount the AF-5XHD to an airFiber X antenna or to a RocketDish antenna equipped with the AF-5G-OMT-S45 Conversion Kit. Note: To mount the AF-5XHD to a RocketDish using the included Universal Bracket, see the Mount to a RocketDish Antenna section.
  • Page 15 2. Attach the RF connectors to the radio in this combination: +45° to Chain 0 and -45° to Chain 1. Then slide the jackets over the RF connectors to protect them. 3. Attach the external GPS antenna (included with the radio) to the RF connector labeled GPS on the radio.
  • Page 16 4. Attach the Protective Shroud by sliding it down over the radio until it locks into the radio mount.
  • Page 17 Mount to a RocketDish Antenna Note: If you are mounting the AF-5XHD on a RocketDish equipped with the AF-5G-OMT-S45 Conversion Kit, the Universal Bracket is not needed. Refer instead to the Mount to an airFiber X Antenna section for instructions. The RocketDish RD-5G30 antenna is shown in this section: 1.
  • Page 18 Mount the External GPS Antenna Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky, and is above and as far away as possible from the AF-5XHD. 1. Attach the GPS Antenna Mount to the pole using the metal strap, or attach it to a wall using the appropriate fasteners (not included).
  • Page 19 Connecting Power over Ethernet 1. Lift the release latch on the bottom of the AF-5XHD and slide the Port Cover off. 2. Connect an outdoor, shielded Ethernet cable to the DATA port. 3. Connect the Ethernet cable from the DATA port of the AF-5XHD to the POE port of the adapter.

  • Page 20: Surge Protection

    Surge Protection For added protection, install two surge suppressors, such as the Ubiquiti Ethernet Surge Protector, model ETH-SP, at the end of each link. Install the first surge protector within one meter of the airFiber DATA port, and install the second surge protector at the ingress point of the location housing the wired network equipment.
  • Page 21 GPS Antenna AF-5XHD Mounted on AF-5G23-S45 Ground to Pole, Tower, or Grounding Block: Max. 1 m from AF-5XHD ETH-SP EdgeRouter ™ ETH-SP airFiber PoE Adapter Power Source Alignment Tips • To accurately align the airFiber radios for best performance, you MUST align only one end of the link at a time. •...

  • Page 22: Establishing A Link

    Establishing a Link Adjust the positions of the AP and the CPE to establish a link. The following section features the airFiber X antenna, AF-5G23-S45: Note: The AP must be aimed first at the CPE because the CPE does not transmit any RF signal until it detects transmissions from the AP.
  • Page 23 Note: Do NOT make simultaneous adjustments on the AP and CPE. Visually aim the CPE at the AP. To adjust the CPE’s position, adjust the azimuth and elevation as described in step 1. 3. Check to see if a link is established. Ensure that the LINK LED is solidly lit green and the Signal LEDs of the CPE are displaying signal levels.

  • Page 24: Installer Compliance Responsibility

    Aim the AP at the CPE to achieve the strongest signal level on the CPE. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you achieve an optimal link, with all four Signal LEDs solidly lit. This ensures the best possible data rate between the airFiber radios. 7.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Specifications AF-5XHD Dimensions 224 x 82 x 48 mm (8.82 x 3.23 x 1.89") Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) RF Connectors (2) RP-SMA Weatherproof (CH0, CH1) (1) SMA Weatherproof (GPS) GPS Antenna External, Magnetic Base Power Supply 24V, 1A PoE Gigabit Adapter (Included) Power Method Passive Power over Ethernet Networking Interface...
  • Page 26 Installer Compliance Responsibility Devices must be professionally installed and it is the professional installer’s responsibility to make sure the device is operated within local country regulatory requirements. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 27: Ised Canada

    ISED Canada CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. This device complies with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause interference, and This device must accept any interference, including interference that...

  • Page 28: Rf Exposure Warning

    RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 126 cm from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Les antennes utilisées pour ce transmetteur doivent être installé...
  • Page 29 Deutsch Die Europäische Richtlinie 2012/19/EU verlangt, dass technische Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem Symbol versehen ist, nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere elektrische und elektronische Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu...

  • Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity

    на ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес: www.ubnt.com/compliance Hrvatski [Croatian] UBIQUITI NETWORKS ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa AF-5XHD u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na sljedećoj internetskoj adresi: www.ubnt.com/compliance Čeština [Czech]...

  • Page 31: Online Resources

    Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir UBIQUITI NETWORKS yfir því að AF-5XHD er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 2014/53/EU. Fullur texti ESB samræmisyfirlýsing er að finna á eftirfarandi netfangi: www.ubnt.com/compliance...
  • Page 32 Ubiquiti U logo, the Ubiquiti beam logo, airFiber, airOS, EdgeRouter, Rocket, RocketDish, and TOUGHCable are trademarks or registered trademarks of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. in the United States and in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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