Areas With High Vibration - Cisco Aironet 1600 Deployment Manual

Cisco Aironet Access Point Deployment Guide
Note: Some APs may not be certified for outdoor deployments in a NEMA enclosure. For example, in
some areas of the world, regulatory agencies may permit AP outdoor NEMA enclosures if the AP is
indoors (such as a freezer or garden area) but may prohibit use of those NEMA enclosures outdoors.
This seems to vary with weather radar compliance, UNII‐1 compliance, and so forth. Check with your
local Cisco account team or the communications regulatory agency for your area.
Cables should exit from the bottom of the NEMA type enclosure so that rain and moisture do not run
down the cable into the enclosure. The color of the enclosure may affect the heat rating; for example, a
black enclosure gets much hotter in the sun than a white one. You may also want to use a pressure vent
to prevent moisture accumulation. (See Figure 27.)
Figure 27: NEMA 16 x 14 x 8 Enclosure with Pressure Vent on Bottom
Areas with High Vibration
If the access point is installed with a "side arm" type mount or is installed in locations where there may
be high vibration, use a padlock or metal pin to secure the AP so it does not loosen or fall off the
bracket. (See Figure 28.) McMaster offers a suitable pin (P/N 90319A120). Avoid use of plastic ties,
which deteriorate over time.
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