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5.
AN-50 Terminal Installation
This section describes the easy steps to follow to install the AN-50 terminal and
associated equipment. A Class A digital device that is marketed for use in a commercial,
industrial or business environment.
Figure 3 illustrates the three primary cables that are required to complete the
installation including; Power, IF and CAT 5 (not included). The power cord
connects to a standard North American 120 VAC power outlet, the IF cable
connects the terminal (located indoors) to the transceiver (located outdoors), and
the CAT 5 which connects the terminal to a switch or router for interface to the
core network.
Terminal
AC Power
Chord
The terminal is for indoor installation only while the transceiver and antenna are
mounted externally. The principal steps in installation are:
1. Conduct a general site survey
2. Install the antenna
3. Run the IF cable
4. Install the terminal
Each step is addressed in more detail below.
5.1.
General Site Survey
The first step in installing the AN-50 system is to conduct a general site survey.
Although the installation steps are relatively straightforward, they do involve
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Transceiver
CAT 5 Cable
IF Cable
Figure 3 AN-50 installation.
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AN-50 User Manual
Flat Plate
Antenna
Antenna
Pole and
Mount
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Summary of Contents for Redline AN-50
- Page 1 Each step is addressed in more detail below. 5.1. General Site Survey The first step in installing the AN-50 system is to conduct a general site survey. Although the installation steps are relatively straightforward, they do involve 12/52 Redline Communications...
- Page 2 AN-50 User Manual some construction and electrical work, which can be best performed by professional installers. The following site survey steps should be followed: Determine the optimum location: The first key step in the deployment exercise is to determine and identify building candidates that can be used to support the PTP link.
- Page 3 RF power meter or spectrum analyzer. RF interference arises from any other wireless system operating within the same frequency band of the AN-50. Note that the AN-50 can operate in any one of the four channels designated for UNII band, therefore, there is some flexibility in addressing or avoiding the interference should other transmitters, in relatively close proximity, pose a problem.
- Page 4 AN-50 User Manual Orientation Arrow For building mounts, ensure the surface to which the mounting bracket will be attached is flat and vertical (use a level). Install the bracket using four lag screws, with washers. There are two center holes that can be used to mount the bracket onto a 2x4 stud.
- Page 5 Bolts Adjustment Figure 6 Aligning the antenna. Note that the antenna can also be mounted onto another pole separate from the one supplied with the system. Contact Redline for different antenna mounting options. 5.3. Running the IF Cable The system is equipped with a 100 foot of RF cable to interconnect the transceiver and terminal.
- Page 6 To Core Computer Network Figure 7 AN-50 connected to switch/router For the remote terminal, the AN-50 may be connected directly to the host computer, as shown in Figure 8. In this configuration, a straight-through Ethernet cable is required. 17/52 Redline Communications...
- Page 7 Computer Computer Figure 9 AN-50 connected to a hub. Figure 10 provides an illustration of the pin-out designation for the AN-50 LAN interface, to help you establish other implementations that are not addressed in this manual. Figure 10 AN-50 LAN Ethernet Port pin-out.
- Page 8 AN-50 User Manual NOTICE 1 - The Model AN-50 is used as a fixed, point-to-point device that required to be professionally installed by Redline Communications Inc. or trained professional sub-contractors. 2 - For Compliance with FCC RF Exposure Requirements, the transmitting antenna is required to be mounted outdoor on the building roof or antenna tower and located at a safety distance of more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) from the...