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RW 2000 Series Installation Guide Document Version 13 July 2024 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3.5.1 RADWIN 2000 E ..................... 22 3.5.2 RADWIN 2000 Alpha ..................23 Mounting RADWIN 2000 Alpha INT, RADWIN 2000 E and accessories ....25 3.6.1 Installing the Standard Mounting Kit on a Vertical Pole ........25 3.6.2 Installing the Standard Mounting Kit on a Horizontal Pole ....... 29 3.6.3...
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For Deployment in EU Member States ............71 Revision History ..................... 73 Regulatory Compliance ..................74 5.6.1 General Note ....................74 5.6.2 FCC/ISED ‐ Compliance ................. 74 June 2023 Page 3 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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For Norway and Sweden only ................. 82 5.6.9 Norway ......................82 5.6.10 Sweden ......................82 5.6.11 Unregulated ....................82 5.6.12 Safety Practices ....................82 5.6.13 Maritime coating ..................... 83 June 2023 Page 4 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
1. Introduction 1.1 Scope of This Document This document shows how to install RADWIN 2000 Series ODUs. For a detailed description of how to configure RADWIN 2000 Series ODUs, see the RADWIN 2000 Series Configuration Guide. 1.2 RADWIN 2000 Series Overview The RADWIN 2000 Series delivers up to 2.5Gbps (depending on the specific model) in a...
See for directions on how to install the LPUs. RADWIN 2000 Series Connection Scheme In order to establish a link, the two ODUs should be configured as follows: June 2023 Page 6 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Alpha Connectorized ODU Alpha Connectorized ODU external dimensions Except for the frequency band, the RADWIN 2000 Alpha-PRO Integrated 5.x, RADWIN 2000 Alpha Integrated 5.x, 3.x are identical from installation point of view. We will use the term RADWIN 2000 Alpha Integrated to refer to all ODUs.
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RADWIN 2000 E Connectorized ODU RADWIN 2000 E Integrated ODU June 2023 Page 10 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
1.2.3 POE sources RADWIN POE units (POE power supplies) are available for any standard type of power feed (AC or DC), for indoor or outdoor installation scenarios. See recommended POE units in the table below. RADWIN IDU series POE switches are also available.
1.2.4 POE Cable POE feed for RADWIN ODUs must be connected using an outdoor rated CAT‐5e STP cable, 24 AWG, terminated with shielded RJ‐45 connectors. RADWIN ODU-IDU cables in various lengths are available for purchase (see WINPro catalog). These cables are shipped ready for installation with an IP-67 protective gland pre-installed on one end of the cable for connection to the ODU, and with RJ-45 male shielded connectors on both ends.
1.2.5 External Antennas Various RADWIN sector and directional antennas are available for connectorized base station and subscriber radios. All RADWIN antennas are supplied with mounting kit and 2x low attenuation 1.2 meter RF cables (LMR-400) with N-type connectors at both ends.
1.2.6 Lightning Protector Units (LPU) RADWIN LPU are robust outdoor units designed to be installed on a pole or on a wall at each end of the ODU-IDU cable. LPU has two ports with protective glands for CAT-5e cables and a grounding lug. Each LPU is supplied with a 0.5m CAT5e cable and a stainless-steel pole...
1.2.7 Worldwide regulation products RADWIN 2000 Alpha PRO and 2000E have a world-wide single part number. These products include a built-in GPS/GNSS receiver. The ODUs identify their location from GNSS, and determine the country in which they are located and the regulation that applies in that country.
Use extreme care when installing antennas near power lines • Use extreme care when working at heights • When using an AC power source for RADWIN devices, always use the AC power adapter supplied by RADWIN • Use the right tools! •...
2.5 Internal ESD Protection Circuits RADWIN equipment is designed to meet the ETSI/FCC/Aus/NZ/CSA EMC and Safety requirements. To fulfill these requirements, the system's Telecom lines at the ODU/PoE are Transformer‐isolated and include internal ESD (Electro‐Static‐Discharge) Protection circuits. When installing an AC powered HSU: To maintain Overvoltage (Installation) Category II, install a suitable surge suppressor device in the branch circuit to limit expected transients to Overvoltage Category II values.
Alpha PRO is supplied with AC POE unit and power cable o Alpha and 2000E are not supplied with POE units o When using RADWIN POE switches (IDU-SI / IDU-S), POE units are not required • Outdoor CAT‐5e cables •...
3. Connect the PoE OUT or PoE socket to the appropriate ODU socket. Connecting the laptop to an ODU POE port location on different ODU models is shown in the following pages. June 2023 Page 19 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Connect to the POE IN port RADWIN 2000 Alpha INT and EXT ODU: POE port 3.3.3 RADWIN 2000 Alpha 6.4 Ghz Connect to the SYNC socket. June 2023 Page 20 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
2. Once connected, your device will get a DHCP address in the 192.168.1.x/24 subnet. 3. In your browser enter the ODU’s Wi-Fi IP address (default value: 192.168.1.1) Enter login credentials (by default: username = admin, password = netwireless) June 2023 Page 21 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
We advise you to run a spectrum scan for several minutes to get a more accurate spectrum assessment. For more information, please refer to the Configuration Manual. June 2023 Page 22 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Update network settings for both units (mandatory for Hub unit) via Management ‐> Network menu 3.5.2 RADWIN 2000 Alpha • Select the local ODU • For the ODU which will act as a Hub unit: June 2023 Page 23 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Management VLAN o Connect the ODU to target network configured according to the new settings o Ping radio unit using the new IP address to verify update June 2023 Page 24 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Thick Pole > 3” Thin Vertical Pole (¾” ‐1½”) and Medium Vertical Pole (2 - 3”) 1. Remove the mounting kit from the ODU packaging box. June 2023 Page 25 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Hex Screws. 2. Reverse the Pole Clamp and reattach it to the ODU holder by reassembling both M8X90 Head Hex Screws and both M8 Flange Nuts. June 2023 Page 26 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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7. Tighten both M8 Flange Nuts with a torque of 15 Nm until firmly secure on the pole. Medium Vertical Pole 2 - 3” Thin Vertical Pole ¾” ‐1½” June 2023 Page 27 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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4. Mount the mounting kit on the ODU by inserting the M8X40 Hex Head Screw in the hole of the ODU. Note: Align the antenna before tightening the pole bracket bolts, as described in chapter 4. June 2023 Page 28 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3.6.2 Installing the Standard Mounting Kit on a Horizontal Pole 1. Loosen both M8X90 Hex Head Screws by rotating both M8 Flange Nuts until the end of the Hex Head Screw. June 2023 Page 29 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Pole Clamp on the M8X90 Hex Head Screw. 7. Tighten both M8 Flange Nuts with a torque of 15 Nm until firmly secured on the pole. June 2023 Page 30 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3. Install the mounting kit on a wall using two mounting screws (not included) appropriate for the type of wall. Make sure to use the indicated holes. June 2023 Page 31 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3.6.4 Mounting ODUs on a Standard Mounting Kit RADWIN 2000 Alpha 6.4 GHz 25dbi ODU RADWIN 2000 Alpha INT ODU June 2023 Page 32 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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RADWIN 2000E EXT ODU RADWIN 2000E EXT ODU installed on 25dbi dish antenna Outdoor PoE June 2023 Page 33 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
The Alpha/Alpha-PRO Connectorized ODU is mounted on a pole using worm‐drive clamps. 1. Place the ODU on a pole. 2. Fasten the ODU to the pole using the worm‐drive clamps. June 2023 Page 34 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3.8.1 Before You Start Before installing any RADWIN equipment, make sure you have the results of the site survey you conducted. For guidelines on how to conduct a site survey, see the RADWIN 5000 Site Survey application note. Examples of grounding and lightning protection regulations are: •...
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Equipment in this area is vulnerable to lightning strikes: 3. To remedy this, you can install two towers and ground them so they function as lightning rods. June 2023 Page 36 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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An example of grounding connections and shielding appears in the following figures. The following figures are examples. Your installation will have its own specific configuration. Grounding for Pole-Mounted ODUs June 2023 Page 37 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Grounding for Wall-Mounted ODUs Grounding for Rooftop-Mounted ODUs June 2023 Page 38 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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ODUs also meets the requirements and local electrical earthing regulations. • RADWIN does not provide a warranty for equipment damaged by electromagnetic discharge (EMD). If the guidelines provided here and local relevant regulations are followed, the chances of damage from lightning (EMD) can be drastically reduced.
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The design of all installations must include the appropriate addition of both ground bonding and surge/LPUs to better protect equipment and reduce network outages. RADWIN recommends using two LPUs for each ODU installation: one near the ODU and one near the PoE.
Make sure the LPU is oriented with the cable glands oriented towards the bottom • Mount one LPU near the ODU, and the second near the PoE Mount the LPUs as follows: June 2023 Page 43 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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1. Insert the metal band through the slots on the LPU. 2. Tighten the metal band: 3. Connect the grounding lug to ground cable. 4. Remove the cable glands, and thread the CAT‐5e cables through them. June 2023 Page 44 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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6. Route one CAT‐5e cable up to the ODU, and the other down to the PoE (via the lower LPU). An LPU installed on a pole is shown below. June 2023 Page 45 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Connect the external antenna to the antenna connections on the ODU as shown. 3.9.2 RADWIN 2000 Alpha Connectorized Connect the V or H antenna connector to either ANT 1 or ANT 2 radio connector. June 2023 Page 46 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
It is recommended to route the ethernet cable via 2 LPUs: one near the ODU, and one near the PoE. 4. Perform the final connections to the PoE depending on the type of PoE you are using, as described below. June 2023 Page 47 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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4. Connect ODU POE cable to the “POE” port 5. Connect customer Ethernet network to the "ETH” port 6. Connect the ground cable. 7. Connect the power cable. 8. Fasten cable glands 9. Waterproof June 2023 Page 48 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
A skilled person should permanently connect the ODU to protective earth using 14 AWG wiring minimum. POE port: RADWIN 2000 Alpha/Alpha-PRO INT ODU POE port: Alpha/Alpha-PRO Connectorized ODU ("PoE IN") June 2023 Page 49 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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1. Connect the LAN cable to the "ETH" port, and fasten it with a cable gland, then add tape. 2. Connect the ground cable. 3. Connect the power cable. June 2023 Page 50 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
3.11 Waterproofing Protect all outdoor connections from rain, dust, moisture and salt by taping the cable/gland connection with an appropriate sealant tape. RADWIN recommends using Scotch™ 23 splicing tape or similar type. June 2023 Page 51 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Once registered, the link will reach the highest possible modulation and capacity, which may cause RSS levels to decrease – this is an expected behavior Refer to the next chapters for detailed procedures for each ODU model. June 2023 Page 52 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
4. Best RSS (displayed to the right of the Current RSS) shows best RSS level so far 4.1.2 Swiveling a RADWIN 2000 E INT 1. Loosen pole bracket bolts for azimuth alignment 2. Loosen ODU bolt for elevation alignment June 2023 Page 53 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
4. For more advanced monitoring of RSS, select the local ODU (shown on the left side) 5. Click Diagnostics menu. 6. RSS Monitor tool will show a real-time graph for current RSS and Best RSS values. June 2023 Page 54 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
4.2.2 Swiveling a RADWIN 2000 Alpha/Alpha-PRO INT 1. Loosen pole bracket bolts for azimuth alignment 2. Loosen ODU bolt for elevation alignment 3. Secure all bolts once alignment is done June 2023 Page 55 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
+ (1G) IDU-S 2.5G RW-7401-6006 44-57V DC + (1G) IDU-SI + (1G) RW-7400-8008 44-57V DC Standard POE 802.3at 802.3at 802.3at/bt Class 4 Class 4 (30W) (30W) June 2023 Page 56 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
Data TxRx D & Power(‐) Data TxRx D & Power(‐) 5.1.3 POE Port Pinout for Alpha 6.4 GHz and 2000E ODUs RADWIN 2000 E and Alpha 6.4 GHz ODUs have the following pinout, compatible with RADWIN POE sources and 802.3at 30W POE sources: Function Data TxRx A &...
The required ODU PoE cable is outdoor CAT‐5e STP, 24 AWG, with shielded RJ‐45 connectors. RADWIN ODU-IDU cables in various lengths are available for purchase (see WINPro catalog). These cables are shipped ready for installation with an IP-67 protective gland pre-installed on one end of the cable for connection to the ODU, and with RJ-45 male shielded connectors on both ends.
5.2.2 About Single and Dual Antennas Each RADWIN 2000 Series ODU is made of two radio transceivers (radios). The radios make use of algorithms that utilize both Spatial Multiplexing and Diversity resulting in enhanced capacity, range and link availability. The number of antennas used is determined by user configuration and by automatic system decisions, explained below.
Required Tx Power (per radio) is adjusted down to the lesser of the value entered and maxAvailableTxPower • Tx Power (system) is maxAvailableTxPower + 3 (for 2 radios) • Max EIRP is maxRegEIRP June 2023 Page 60 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
éléments sous tension. Mise à la terre Tous les produits RADWIN doivent être mis à la terre pendant l'usage courant. La mise à la terre est assurée en reliant la fiche d'alimentation à une prise de courant avec une protection de terre.
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RADWIN conseille l'utilisation d'un dispositif de parafoudre supplémentaire afin de protéger le matériel de coups de foudre proches. Matériel supplémentaire requis • L'équipement requis pour l'installation du matériel est le suivant: • Pince à sertir RJ‐45 (si un câble pré‐assemblé ODU/IDU n'est pas utilisé) •...
Contenu du kit de montage ODU Le kit de montage ODU comprend les pièces suivantes: Figure 6 Contenu du kit de montage ODU Montage sur un pylône June 2023 Page 63 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Le kit de montage d'une antenne externe comprend les pièces suivantes • Douze rondelles plates • Huit rondelles élastiques • Huit écrous hex • Quatre boulons • Un support en U • Un support à pivotement June 2023 Page 64 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
The antennas must be installed so as to provide a minimum separation distance from bystanders as specified in the following tables: Frequency Band 5725‐5850 MHz June 2023 Page 65 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Frequency Bands 5150‐5250 MHz (this band is licensed under ISED) Cat. No. Type Gain (dBi) Dir Tx Power per chain Min. Safe Distance (dBm) (cm) Integrated Flat DP 16.0 35° 24 June 2023 Page 66 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Radio devices labeled FCC ID: Q3K‐5AXCULC‐X / IC: 5100A‐5AXCULCX (RADWIN 2000 Alpha EMB) The RADWIN 2000 Alpha EMB must be installed so as to provide a minimum separation distance from bystanders as specified in the following tables: Frequency Band 5725‐5850 MHz...
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(cm) Embedded Flat DB 16.0 17.5° Hor 29.1° Ver RW‐9614‐5359 Flat DB 23.0 10.0° * This band is licensed under ISED. Frequency Band 4940‐4990 MHz June 2023 Page 68 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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The input impedance of all antennas is 50 Ohm. The RADWIN 2000 Alpha INT and Alpha Connectorized ODUs must be installed so as to provide a minimum separation distance from bystanders as specified in the following tables: Frequency Band 5725‐5850 MHz...
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Flat DP 22 10° RW‐9613‐4960 Flat DP 23 10° Integrated Flat DP 25* 8° *The 80MHz channel bandwidth must not be operated with the 25 dBi integrated antenna. June 2023 Page 70 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
5.8 / 5.3 / 5.4 / 2.4 All gains RADWIN 2000 Alpha EMB The RADWIN 2000 Alpha EMB must be installed so as to provide a minimum separation distance from bystanders as specified in the following tables: Frequency Band 5725‐5875 MHz...
13. Document version 12.1 May, 2024 2000 E: Add the offline spectrum analyzer 14. Document version 13 July, 2024 New product: Alpha PRO POE compatibility guide June 2023 Page 73 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
FCC Identifier IC Identifier Band Safe (GHz) Distance (cm) U.S. Canada Contains FCC ID: Q3K‐ Contains IC: 5100A- 5XACMOD 5XACMOLD ; 4.9‐ 310 314 June 2023 Page 74 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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The installer should configure the output power level of anunites according to country regulations and antenna type. June 2023 Page 75 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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The use of any antenna other than those certified with the product is expressly forbidden by FCC rules 47 CFR part 15.204. A list of approved external antennas can be found in the Certified Antennas appendix. June 2023 Page 76 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Tx power values other than those for which the product is certified, it is the responsibility of the Professional Installer to restrict the Tx June 2023 Page 77 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Installers are advised to consider high‐power radars allocation as priority users of the bands 5250‐5350 MHz and 5470‐5725 MHz and that these radars could cause interference June 2023 Page 78 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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Federal Government radio location facilities: • St. Inigoes, MD ‐ 38° 10' N., 76°, 23' W • Pensacola, FL ‐ 30° 21' 28" N., 87°, 16' 26" W June 2023 Page 79 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
All RADWIN products that operate in the 5.8 GHz band comply with the requirements of the harmonized standard ETSI EN 302 502 and the ECC RECOMMENDATION (06)04 The 3.5 GHz band complies with the standard ETSI EN 302 326‐2 V1.2.2 and draft...
MHz. A versão do software a ser comercializado no Brasil com bloqueio é a partir da versão 4.6. As fontes de alimentação apresentadas neste manual não serão comercizliadas junto com este produto. June 2023 Page 81 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
4. Use min. 14 AWG external protective earthing conductor. June 2023 Page 82 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
5. Earth the antenna coax shield to the building earth or mast. 5.6.13 Maritime coating Products are tested and approved according to IEC-60068-2-11 Test Ka: Salt mist. June 2023 Page 83 Corporate Headquarters | T. +972.3.766.2900 | E. sales@radwin.com | www.radwin.com...
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