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Tropos Networks Outdoor Wi-Fi Cell
Installation Guide
Model 5210
Tropos Networks, Inc.
555 Del Rey Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
USA
www.troposnetworks.com
Part No. 200081-00 Rev A1
408-331-6800
November 30, 2004

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  • Page 1 Tropos Networks Outdoor Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide Model 5210 Tropos Networks, Inc. 555 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 www.troposnetworks.com Part No. 200081-00 Rev A1 408-331-6800 November 30, 2004...
  • Page 2 Copyright Notice ©2004 Tropos Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Tropos Networks is a registered trademark of Tropos Networks, Inc. in the United States and certain other jurisdictions. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Corporation, USA.
  • Page 3 RF cell planning issues and the regulatory limits defined by the Taiwan government “Telecommunications Act” for RF exposure, specifically those limits outlined in Telecom Technical Regulations RTTE01 and LP002. Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 4 Caution The Tropos 5210 Outdoor Wi-Fi cell may contain a lithium-ion battery. To avoid the possibility of an explosion, the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell should NOT be exposed to any temperatures higher than 85 degrees C.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installing the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell ......1 Preparing for Installation ........2 Model Numbers.
  • Page 6 Japanese Antenna Configurations and Ordering Information ..49 D Installation Accessories ..............50 E AC Wiring Diagrams................52 F Wind Loading Considerations ............55 Index ...................... 56 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 7: Installing The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell

    Installing the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell This guide explains how to install the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell safely and is intended for trained technical professionals. It covers the following topics: Preparing for Installation Mounting Strategies Proper Use of Hose Clamps...

  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    Preparing for Installation Preparing for Installation The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller, or systems integrator who is familiar with RF cell planning issues and regulatory limits defined by the governing body of the country in which the unit will be installed. This section lists the required equipment and model numbers and explains how to prepare the installation site.
  • Page 9 Preparing for Installation Figure 1 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Exploded View Tx/Rx antenna Main Pole bracket Tx/Rx antenna Sun shield #10-32 Hose hex head 5/16" clamps machine screws Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell AC input power connector Bulkhead plate Quick tie...

  • Page 10: Installation Hardware And Tools

    Wood pole mounting only: two 5/8-inch diameter, 3-inch long lag bolts Site Planning To ensure safe and durable wiring, installation of the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell must follow appropriate electrical and building codes. Follow the National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, unless local codes in your area take precedence over the NEC code.

  • Page 11: Location Guidelines

    Preparing for Installation Location Guidelines The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is a radio device and therefore susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these guidelines to ensure the best performance: Install the unit in an area where trees, buildings, and large steel structures do not obstruct radio signals to and from the antenna.

  • Page 12: Site Surveys

    Site Surveys Due to variations in component configuration, placement, and physical environment, each installation is unique. Before installing the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell, perform a site survey to determine the optimum placement of units for maximum range, coverage, and network performance.

  • Page 13: Power Source

    Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell. Safety Installing the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell can pose a serious hazard. Be sure to take precautions to avoid the following: Exposure to high voltage lines during installation...

  • Page 14: Mounting Strategies

    Mounting Strategies When choosing mounting locations, consider the available mounting structures and antenna clearance. The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell should always be mounted with the top of the cell horizontal and level and with the antennas facing upward. It is usually best to attach ground and data cables to the cell prior to mounting. Before mounting the cell, review the wiring instructions in “Grounding the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell”...

  • Page 15: Proper Use Of Hose Clamps

    Proper Use of Hose Clamps Proper Use of Hose Clamps The mounting assembly for the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell contains hose clamps to secure the cell to the mounting structure. Figure 3 illustrates the proper use of the hose clamps when mounting on large poles (≥...
  • Page 16 Figure 4 Proper Use of Hose Clamps - Small Poles (< 8 Inches) Hose clamp placement for smaller poles Band goes behind inner tabs Sun shield trp_096 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 17: Mounting Instructions

    Mounting Instructions Mounting Instructions This section explains how to mount the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell on a pole, tower, or streetlight. It is best to mount the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell to aluminum or galvanized steel structures. The mounting brackets are designed to pierce any oxidation layers that are on the outside of the pole, thereby assuring good quality connection to the grounded structure.

  • Page 18: Metal Pole Mounting

    Mount the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell on a metal pole: 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell to any pipe or pole with diameter between 1.7 inches and 10 inches. 2. Slip the flat portion of the hose clamps under the inside lips of the pole bracket.
  • Page 19 5. Level the sun shield by rotating the unit along the curved slot tracks. A built-in level is located on the left side of the shield. Tighten the screws. 6. Slide the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell into place with the antennas on top and secure it at the end with two #10-32 hex head machine screws.

  • Page 20: Wood Pole Mounting

    13 shows the proper bolt locations on the back of the sun shield. 3. Slide the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell into place and secure it at the end with two #10-32 hex head machine screws. Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Tower Mounting

    3. Attach the sun shield to the tower arm so that the top of the shield is horizontal and level. 4. Tighten the mounting bolts. 5. Slide the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell into place and secure it at the end with two #10-32 hex head machine screws.

  • Page 22: Streetlight Mounting

    Streetlight Mounting Streetlight Mounting The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell can be mounted on the horizontal or angled arm of a streetlight. Figure 9 shows a typical streetlight mounting installation. Figure 9 Streetlight Mounting Pole bracket Sun shield Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell...

  • Page 23: Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

    5. Level the sun shield by rotating the unit along the curved slot tracks. A built-in level is located on the left side of the shield. Tighten the screws. 6. Slide the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell into place and secure it at the end with two #10-32 hex head machine screws.
  • Page 24 Connecting Cable Attached Antennas Figure 10 Connecting External Antennas Cables from antennas to unit Tx/Rx antenna Main Tx/Rx antenna trp_101 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 25: Waterproofing Antenna Connections

    2. Perform a trial installation of the antenna cables. 3. When you are satisfied with the trial placement of the antenna cables, remove the antenna connections from the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell and apply two drops of ThreadLocker Loctite 242 to the antenna connector thread (Figure 11 on page 20).

  • Page 26: Installing Customer-Provided Antenna

    Installing Customer-Provided Antennas Figure 12 shows the location of the antennas installed with the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell. The following steps explain how to install replace customer-provided antennas; factory-installed antennas should not be removed. Replace the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell antennas: 1.
  • Page 27 6. Locate the self-fusing EPR waterproofing tape included in the antenna installation kit. 7. Separate the liner from the tape. 8. Pre-stretch the tape and wrap it tightly around the connector. Figure 12 Replacing Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell Antennas Tx/Rx antenna Main...

  • Page 28: Grounding The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell

    Grounding the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell Caution You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is installed on a non-metal pole or if the metal installation structure is not properly grounded. You must also ground the outdoor data protection device to a bonded pipe or ground rod.

  • Page 29: Grounding The Data Protection Device

    Grounding the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell Grounding the Data Protection Device The grounding arrangement for an indoor data protection device is shown in Figure Ground an indoor data protection device: 1. Place the protection device as close to the building entrance as possible.

  • Page 30: Connecting Power

    Caution You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is installed on a non-metal pole or if the metal installation structure is not properly grounded. You must also ground the outdoor data protection device to a bonded pipe or ground rod.
  • Page 31 • All outlets at more than 10 m (30 ft) from Category B with CAT A Outlets and long wires #14-10 branch circuits • All outlets at more than 20 m (60 ft) from Category C with wires #14-10 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 32 Figure 15 IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories Outdoor units powered from Category C distribution panel are in Overvoltage Installation Category B Category A Category B Outdoor units powered from electrical meter are in Overvoltage Installation Category C Category C trp_105 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Connecting To Ac Power (Category C)

    Figure 17 on page 28. 7. Connect the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell to a 90-480 VAC 50/60 Hz CAT C power source. 8. Reenergize the circuit and confirm that power to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell comes on. Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 34: Connecting To Streetlight Power (Category C)

    Connecting Power Note The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is equipped with additional AC surge protection and dual fuse branch circuit protection. Additional ISA branch circuit protection is not required in the upstream power distribution. Figure 17 Connecting the AC Power Cable to the Cell...
  • Page 35 2. Verify that power is turned off on the designated circuits. 3. Remove the photosensor from the streetlight. 4. Connect the NEMA 3 prong plug from the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell to the photosensor connector on the street light. 5. Connect the photosensor to the top of the NEMA 3 prong plug.

  • Page 36: Connecting A Data Port

    Connecting a Data Port 6. Connect the AC plug to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell and tighten hand-tight. 7. Reenergize the circuit and confirm that power to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell comes on. Note The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is equipped with additional AC surge protection and dual fuse branch circuit protection.
  • Page 37 Figure 19 illustrates the options for routing cables for connection to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell. You can attached cable with exposed wires to punch down blocks or terminate the cables with an Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 38 O-ring connection trp_111 Figure 20 Data Cable Detail Watertight bulkhead Terminate cable shield cable glands at cable gland Belfoil shield Cable Outer Twisted jacket pairs Conductive Securely tighten gland shield for weathertight seal trp_117 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 1. Verify that power is turned off on the designated circuits. 2. Run shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable appropriate for outdoor use from a data protection unit to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell. 3. Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the protection unit.

  • Page 40: Resetting The Cell

    7. Verify that the protection unit is properly grounded. 8. Reconnect the circuit and confirm that power to the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell comes on. 9. If you are using external antennas, install the antenna cables. Be sure to provide a drip loop to divert water away from the connector.

  • Page 41: Connecting Peripherals

    Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell. The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell can supply up to a total of 14W of DC power distributed to the LAN port, Management port, or both. Each port must be configured for the same voltage. To...
  • Page 42 Blue-White Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (+) RXD- Green RX Data 10/100BaseT PoE- Brown-White Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (-) PoE- Brown Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (-) Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 Cat5 cable must be properly terminated and bonded to the unit and to the protective earth (PE) at the building entrance. Note Since peripheral connections require AC power, this configuration is not compatible with Power over Ethernet. Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Battery Backup Operation

    OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software guides on the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cells result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

  • Page 45: Service Instructions

    Clock Battery The Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cells have a real-time clock which is powered by a small lithium rechargeable battery. If the real-time clock fails, return the unit to Tropos Networks for servicing.
  • Page 46 Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Caution There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Caution Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: A Power Consumption

    LAN or Management port of the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell. Temperature influences power consumption due to the internal freeze protection capability of the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell.

  • Page 48: B Product Specifications

    Product Specifications This appendix contains the product specifications for the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell: “Physical Specifications” on page 42 “Interfaces” on page 43 “Power Options / Consumption” on page 45 “Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing” on page 45 “Certifications, Other”...
  • Page 49 -98dBm (1 Mbps) -96dBm (2 Mbps) -95dBm (5.5 Mbps) -91dBm (11 Mbps) -93dBm (6 Mbps) -92dBm (9 Mbps) -90dBm (12 Mbps) -88dBm (18 Mbps) -85dBm (24 Mbps) -82dBm (36 Mbps) -77dBm (48 Mbps) -74dBm (54 Mbps) Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 -10dBm (18 Mbps) -30dBm (24 Mbps) -35dBm (36 Mbps) -35dBm (48 Mbps) -35dBm (54 Mbps) Antennas External Antenna Diversity Transmit/Receive Impedance 50 ohms VSWR 1.5 : 1 Connectors (two) N (female) Indicator - Status Lamp Red/Green Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 0 (Off), 12, 24, 48 Vdc Output Power Total power on LAN and Voltage Max Power Management ports Output 12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc Over-Current Protection 1.6A Resettable dual fusing Over-Voltage Protection 90Vdc surge Output isolation 1500Vdc Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 52 EN61000-4-4 Level 4 EFT Burst Immunity EN61000-4-3 EMC Field Immunity ISTA 2A VCCI Class B Wind Survivability > 165 mph Wind Loading (165 mph) < 500 newtons Effective Projected Area .59 sq. ft. (85.4 sq. in.) Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 53: C Approved Antenna Configurations

    Canada RSS - 210 Tx Output Omni: Omni: Taiwan DGT Power AN074077 AN074088 52102100 Tropos 5210 (-40 to 55 deg C) 28dBm 35.4dBm EIRP N connectors, bracketry 52103000 Tropos 5210 (-40 to 55 deg C) 28dBm 35.4dBm 7.4 dBi omni unit attached antennas...
  • Page 54 Antenna gain - 7.4 - 1 Conducted Model Number Antenna Gain (rounded) Power EIRP AN120022 12.0dBi, directional 24dBm 36.0dBm AN100022 9.9dBi, omni 26dBm 35.9dBm AN120044 12.0dBi, omni 24dBm 36.0dBm AN70488 7.4dBi, omni 28dBm 35.4dBm Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 55: Japanese Antenna Configurations And Ordering Information

    7.4dBi Omni: 7.4dBi Omni: 12dBi: Japan TELEC (Tx Power 16 dBm Output Power AN074077 AN074088 AN120022 52102501 Tropos 5210 (-40 to 55 deg C) 16dBm 23.4dBm 11.5dBm/MHz 7.4 dBi omni unit attached 4.1dBm/MHz antennas, bracketry EIRP 52102701 Tropos 5210 (-40 to 55 deg C) 16dBm 23.4dBm...

  • Page 56: D Installation Accessories

    Installation Accessories Table 14 contains accessory ordering information for the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell and Table 15 lists cable and related accessory ordering information. Table 14 Installation Accessories Order Description Manufacturer Part Number Distributor Contact Information Number Outdoor CAT5 4-Pair Data...
  • Page 57 10' N (male) to N (male) cable - LMR 400 DB RC005000 50 ohm Terminator - N (male); Sealing Materials RC008000 Sealing Kit - Loctite242, EPR Rubber Splicing Tape RC009000 N adapter for 7.4dBi mast-mounted antenna to N (male) cable Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 58: E Ac Wiring Diagrams

    AC Wiring Diagrams This appendix contains wiring diagrams for AC power: Figure 26 — Photoelectric Power Tap Figure 27 — AC Wiring Power Cable 120Vac 15A Plug Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 59 (female) Tropos 208Vac three phase; two wire service (grounded-Wye) Outdoor Unit North White Black North Black NEMA Photoelectric Control / UL773 NEMA Photoelectric Power-Tap Adapter Control / UL773 Protective Earth (male) (female) 120Vac trp_113 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 60 L2 / N White White 16/3 SOOW Protective Earth Green or Green/Yellow Tropos Outdoor Unit 120Vac single phase; three wire service Input Power Cable Black Black (L1) White White (N) Neutral Green Green Protective Earth trp_114 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

  • Page 61: F Wind Loading Considerations

    When the Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi cell is mounted to the pole or mast arm, most of the unit is hidden by the pole or mast arm and therefore presents minimal additional sail area to the structure.

  • Page 62: Index

    C power 24 cell diagram 3 hardware reset 34 exploded view 3 hose clamps 9 grounding 22 resetting 34 circuit board connection locations 34 IEC Category IV standards 24 clearance for mounting 8 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 63 15 transmit power attenuation 48 peripherals connecting 35 physical environment 6 U.S. antenna configurations 47 pole mounting 12 ports 30 power categories 24 voltage 7 connecting 24 connecting category III AC power 27 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...
  • Page 64 17 DC voltage 31 DGT 2 indoor use 2 outdoor lighting voltage 29 product modification 19 warnings iv waterproofing antenna connections 19 wind loading 55 wiring diagrams 52 wood pole mounting 14 Tropos 5210 Wi-Fi Cell Installation Guide...

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