ABB P9J-BFD 802.11a/b/g Module User Manual

Tropos Networks MetroMesh Router

Installation Guide

Model 5320

Tropos Networks, Inc.

555 Del Rey Ave.

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

USA

Part No. 200197-00 Rev A0

July 2006

Copyright Notice

©2006 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.

This product includes technology protected by U.S. Patents 6,704,301; 6,965,575; 7,016,328, and 7,031,293.

FCC Notice to Users and Operators

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by using one of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

This Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency. Any changes or modification to said product not expressly approved by Tropos

Networks could void the user's authority to operate this device.

Industry Canada

Notice to users and operators:

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing

Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne causant des réglements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée.

Warning

It is illegal to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output power through the use of external amplifiers or other equipment is specifically disallowed by the “Telecommunications Act.”

Warning

This device is for outdoor or indoor use with conditions that no harmful interference to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device. This device shall not influence aircraft security and/or interfere with legal communications as defined in the

“Telecommunications Act.” If this device is found to cause interference, the operator of this equipment shall cease operating this device immediately until no interference is achieved.

European Union WEEE Notice

For EU member countries, this symbol means: Do not dispose of this equipment as unsorted municipal waste. This equipment must be collected separately.

The return and collection of this product has not been defined at this time, please contact Tropos Networks for return and/or collection.

It is important for users of this equipment to participate in reuse, recycling, and other forms of recovery. The potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment are a waste of natural resources and cause pollution.

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European Community Language Versions of Informal

Statement for Inclusion in User Information

The following statements are in accordance with Article 6.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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STOP!! STOP!! STOP!! STOP!!

READ THIS FIRST!

Important Safety Instructions

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Caution

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damage in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled on objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Warning

Risk of personal injury or death when installing this device!

There is a risk of personal injury or death if the router antennas come near electric power lines. Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. By nature of the installation, you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage. Use caution when installing the outdoor system.

This apparatus must be connected to earth ground.

Do not open the unit — risk of electric shock inside.

Risque d'électrocution. Ne pas ouvrir l'unité.

Caution

You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Les changements et modifications, non expressément approuvés dans le présent manuel, peuvent entraîner une interdiction d'utiliser cet appareil pour l'utilisateur.

Service

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service must be performed by qualified personnel.

Vous ne devez pas réparer les pièces se trouvant à l'intérieur de l'appareil. Les réparations doivent être effectuées uniquement par du personnel qualifié.

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router may contain a lithium-ion battery. To avoid the possibility of an explosion, the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router should NOT be exposed to any temperatures higher than 85 degrees C.

The RJ45 connectors of your Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router may source DC power on pins 4,5 and 7,8. The IEEE 802.3 standards allow for pins 4,5 and 7,8 to be used for Power Over Ethernet. Some products may be incompatible with the

Tropos Power Over Ethernet capability. If such problems occur, make sure that the unit is configured with the Power Over Ethernet capability set to Off (default setting). If problems persist, use Ethernet cables that have no connections to the unused pins 4,5 and 7,8.

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The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router is installed in wet, outdoor locations. Make sure closure caps are installed and all cable connections are securely fastened and waterproofed.

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router can only be used with approved antennas.

See Appendix C,

“Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings”

for further information.

Surfaces may become hot. Use caution when accessing the Tropos 5320

MetroMesh router.

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Contents

1 Installing the Tropos MetroMesh Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Installation Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Site Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Antenna Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Site Surveys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mounting Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Proper Use of Hose Clamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Metal Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wood Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wood Brace Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tower Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Streetlight Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting Cable Attached Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Waterproofing Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Installing Attached Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Grounding the Data Protection Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Categories of Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to AC Power (Category C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting to Streetlight Power (Category C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting a Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Resetting the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Battery Backup Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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2 Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

3 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

4 Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings . . . . . . . 48

High Power Product Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

U.S. and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Standard Power Product Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5 Antenna Specifications and Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

6 Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

7 AC Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Wind Loading Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

9 Canopy Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

10 Cable Termination Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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List of Figures

Tropos MetroMesh Router Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Example Mounting Location - Antennas Facing Upward . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Proper Use of Hose Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Metal Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sun Shield Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wood Pole Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wood Brace Mounting Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Tower Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Streetlight Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Waterproofing Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Grounding Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Grounding the Indoor Network Protection Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting Category C AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting the AC Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting Streetlight Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Options for Connecting a Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Data Cable Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Data Port Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Circuit Board Connection Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

RJ45 Pin Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Average Battery Backup Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Average Battery Backup Time vs. Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

AC Power Consumption vs. Throughput with PoE Output Disabled . . . 40

AC Power Consumption vs. Throughput (Battery Backup, -40o C) . . . . 41

AC Wiring — Photoelectric Power Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

AC Wiring Power Cable 120VAC, 15A Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Canopy Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cable Gland Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Cable Preparation and Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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List of Tables

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PoE Power Sourcing Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

RJ45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Physical Specifications - Tropos 5320 Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Power Options / Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Certifications, Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

802.11b/g Antenna Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

802.11a Radio (5.725-5.850 GHz) - Antenna Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 50

802.11b/g Antenna Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

802.11a Radio (5.470-5.725 GHz) - Antenna Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Antenna Specifications and Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Canopy Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

TIA/EIA 5688 Wiring - RJ-45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection . . . . . . 77

Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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1

Installing the Tropos MetroMesh

Router

This guide explains how to install the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router safely and is intended for trained technical professionals. This chapter covers the following topics:

“Preparing for Installation” on page 2

“Mounting Strategies” on page 7

“Proper Use of Hose Clamps” on page 8

“Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions” on page 9

“Connecting Cable Attached Antennas” on page 18

“Connecting Cable Attached Antennas” on page 18

“Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router” on page 21

“Connecting Power” on page 24

“Connecting a Data Port” on page 29

“Resetting the Router” on page 34

“Connecting Peripherals” on page 35

“Battery Backup Operation” on page 37

“Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router” on page 38

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Preparing for Installation

Preparing for Installation

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller, or systems integrator who is familiar with RF 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.

Model Numbers

An exploded view of the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router assembly is shown in

Figure 1 .

Note

Antenna(s) must be installed by a trained professional. Operating the unit with non-qualified antennas is a violation of U.S. FCC Rules Part 15.203(c), Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47. See

“Approved

Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings” on page 48 for a listing of antenna options.


Figure 1 Tropos MetroMesh Router Exploded View

802.11a

802.11b/g

Aux

Tx/Rx antenna

802.11b/g

Main

Tx/Rx antenna Pole bracket

Sun shield

#10-32 hex head 5/16" machine screws x5


Hose clamps

Router

Connector access cover without cable glands

Connector access cover

Cable gland

10/100 BaseT

LAN cable

10/100 BaseT

Management cable

Shielded outdoor cat5 cable

LED

AC input power connector

Ground bolt

Quick tie anchors

Bottom view of Router trp_150



Installation Hardware and Tools

Tropos Networks provides the following accessories to install the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router:

One pole bracket

One sun shield

Two 4-inch diameter hose clamps

Four 6-inch diameter hose clamps

Seven 5/16-inch #10-32 stainless steel hex head machine screws

You must supply the following tools:

5/16-inch nut driver

1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver

Tower mounting only: supply stainless or galvanized steel channel stock and 1/2-inch or

5/8-inch nuts, bolts, and washers to connect to the tower arm.

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 5320 MetroMesh router 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.

The following distance limits apply to installations that have 10/100 Base-T Category 5 network cables attached to the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router:

300 feet maximum between devices for 100BaseT operation

600 feet maximum for 10BaseT operation.

The Ethernet duplex and speed setting is configurable.

Note

National Electrical Codes (NEC) Article 800 requires the use of Agency Listed (UL/CSA/TUV) Building

Entrance Protector for all power and data communications cables entering a building. The NEC intends by Article 800 to protect the building and occupants from fires caused by transient voltage and current surges.

Note

Ethernet data cable installations having lengths greater than 140 feet in the outdoor environment must use a UL497 approved (UL/CSA/TUV Listed) primary protection device at the building entrance.

Ethernet data cable installations having lengths less than 140 feet in the outdoor environment may use


Preparing for Installation a UL497A (UL/CSA/TUV Listed) secondary protection device at the building entrance. Tropos Data

Protection Device and Network Protection Units are UL497A secondary protection devices.

Location Guidelines

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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. Direct line-of-sight operation is best.

Install the unit away from microwave ovens or other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz or 5

GHz frequency range.

Install the unit away from other possible sources of 802.11a or 802.11b/g interference, such as cordless phones, home spy cameras, frequency hopping (FHSS) and DSSS LAN transceivers (non-802.11), electronic news gathering video links, radars, amateur radios, land mobile radio services, local government sites (such as law enforcement), fixed microwave services, local TV transmission and private fixed point transmitters.

Antenna Options

You can purchase the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router with an integrated omni-directional antenna, or use an approved external antenna. Omni-directional antennas are best for systems requiring a signal distribution in more than one direction. To comply with regulatory RF exposure limits, locate antennas a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20cm) from people. For antenna model numbers, refer to

“Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation Settings” on page 48.

Note


“Approved


Site Surveys

Due to variations in component configuration, placement, and physical environment, each installation is unique. Before installing the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router, perform a site survey to determine the optimum placement of units for maximum range, coverage, and network performance. Consider the following factors when performing a site survey:

Data rates—Sensitivity and range are inversely proportional to data bit rates. The maximum radio range is achieved at the lowest workable data rate. A decrease in receiver threshold sensitivity occurs as radio data rate increases.



Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in maximizing radio range. As a general rule, range increases in proportion to gain and antenna height measured from the ground.

Physical environment—Clear or open areas provide better radio range than closed or filled areas. The less cluttered the operating environment, the greater the range.

Obstructions—A physical obstruction, such as a building or tree, can block or hinder communication. Avoid locating antennas in a location where there is an obstruction between sending and receiving devices.

Building materials—Radio penetration is influenced by the building material used in construction. For example, drywall construction permits greater range than concrete blocks.

Diversity—The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router supports transmit and receive diversity for

802.11b/g. Diversity requires two antennas.

Power Source

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router supports the following options for connecting to a power source:

AC power source (3-wire service) — 3W(P+N+PE) or 3W(2P+PE); 100-480 VAC, 50/60

Hz

NEMA plug, for streetlight photoelectric control power tap (2-wire service) —2W(2P) or

2W(P+N); 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz

In Europe, a suitably rated plug provided by the installer

Warning

Connect the AC powered outdoor system only to a rated power source. Do not connect to a power source of other voltage.

Caution

You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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. Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router.

Safety

Installing the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router can pose a serious hazard. Be sure to take precautions to avoid the following:

Exposure to high voltage lines during installation

Falls when working at heights or with ladders

Injuries from dropping tools and equipment


Mounting Strategies

Contact with AC wiring

Mounting Strategies

When choosing mounting locations, consider the available mounting structures and antenna clearance. The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router should always be mounted with the top of the unit horizontal and level and with the antennas facing upward.

It is usually best to attach ground and data cables to the router prior to mounting. Before mounting the router, review the wiring instructions in

“Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router” on

page 21 and “Connecting a Data Port” on page 29 to determine the best strategy for the selected

location.

Note

To eliminate potential interference from the mounting structure, the router should be mounted with at least 4 feet of clearance around the antennas.

Acceptable options for mounting on a streetlight are shown in Figure 2

. In each case the router is mounted to assure clearance for the antennas above the height of the streetlight.

Figure 2 Example Mounting Location - Antennas Facing Upward

Antennas clear of obstruction

Antennas clear of obstruction

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide trp_151

7

Proper Use of Hose Clamps

Proper Use of Hose Clamps

The mounting assembly for the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router contains hose clamps to secure

the router to the mounting structure. Figure 3 illustrates the proper use of the hose clamps. The

clamps must be routed through slots in the pole bracket as shown in the figure, and then attached to the pole and tightened.

Figure 3 Proper Use of Hose Clamps

Hose clamp band

Band goes behind inner tabs

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide

Sun shield trp_096

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Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

This section explains how to mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a pole, tower, or streetlight. It is best to mount the router 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.

Due to potential antenna obstruction issues, the router is not designed to be directly mounted on a building wall. If it is necessary to mount the router on a wall, follow the instructions for mounting on a wooden pole (

“Wood Pole Mounting” on page 13), and attempt to mount the

router with maximum possible clearance around the antennas.

Note

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router should always be mounted with the top of the router horizontal and level and with the antennas facing upward.

Note

It is best to attach ground and data cables to the router before sliding the router into the mounted sun shield, as explained in this section. Before mounting the router, review the wiring instructions in

“Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router” on page 21 and

“Connecting a Data Port” on page 29 to

determine the best strategy for the selected location.

Note

Mounting to wood, concrete, or painted poles may require primary grounding for the unit. Check the national electrical codes in your area for specific rules.



Metal Pole Mounting

Figure 4

illustrates the proper method of mounting the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on an outdoor metal pole.

Note

Antennas must be clear of obstruction.

Figure 4 Metal Pole Mounting

Pole bracket

(rotated)

Router

Sun shield

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide trp_097 trp_153

10


Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a metal pole

1.

Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any pipe or pole with diameter between 1 inch and 10 inches.

2.

Slip the flat portion of the hose clamps under the inner tabs or slots of the pole bracket.

3.

Use the hose clamps to attach the pole bracket to the pole. Depending upon the diameter of the pole, you may need to use a single small clamp, single large clamp, or pair of large clamps joined together to reach around the pole.

4.

Attach the sun shield of the router to the pole bracket with three 5/16-inch machine screws.

Insert one screw through the hole in the center back of the sun shield and the other two screws through the curved slot tracks.

Figure 5 shows the proper screw locations on the back

of the sun shield.

Note

Use anti-seize lubricant, such as Loctite 37230, when screwing the router into the sun shield.

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 router into place with the antennas on top and secure it at the end with four #10-32 hex head machine screws.

To continue installing the router, see

“Connecting Cable Attached Antennas” on page 18.


Figure 5 Sun Shield Connections

Screws to attach router to sun shield


Bubble level

Use lag bolts to attach sun shield to wooden pole

Use machine screws to attach sun shield to pole bracket trp_154



Wood Pole Mounting

Figure 6

shows a typical installation with the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router mounted on an outdoor wood pole.

Note

Antennas must be clear of obstruction.

Figure 6 Wood Pole Mounting

Sun shield

Router


13


Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a wood pole

1.

Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any outdoor wood pole of diameter at least 1 inch.

2.

Attach the sun shield of the router to the pole with two 5/8-inch bolts, making sure that the shield is level.

Figure 5 on page 12 shows the proper bolt locations on the back of the sun

shield. The bolts should be at least 3 inches in length.

3.

Slide the router into place and secure it at the end with four #10-32 hex head machine screws.



Wood Brace Mounting

You can mount the pole bracket directly on a wood brace without using pole hose clamps, as

shown in Figure 7

.

Figure 7 Wood Brace Mounting Option

1/4" lag bolts

2-1/2" minimum

Wood brace


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Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a wood pole

1.

Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any wood brace.

2.

Attach the pole bracket to the wood brace with two 1/4-inch lag bolts that are at least 2 1/2 inches in length, making sure that the wood brace is level.

3.

Attach the sun shield of the router to the pole bracket with three 5/16-inch machine screws.

Insert one screw through the hole in the center back of the sun shield and the other two

screws through the curved slot tracks. Figure 5 on page 12 shows the proper screw locations

on the back of the sun shield.

Note

Use thread lubricant, such as Loctite 37230, when screwing the router into the sun shield.

4.

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.

5.

Slide the router into place with the antennas on top and secure it at the end with four #10-32 hex head machine screws.





Tower Mounting

You can mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router to an outdoor tower.

Note

At the antenna level, the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router must be free from metal obstruction within a

4-foot radius ( Figure 8 ).

Figure 8 Tower Mounting

4'

Channel stock

Brackets not included trp_156

Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a tower

1.

Remove the pole bracket from the sun shield.

2.

Make a tower bracket by attaching the sun shield directly to any stainless steel or galvanized steel channel stock.

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.






Streetlight Mounting

You can mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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

Router trp_157

Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a streetlight

1.

Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any streetlight arm with diameter 1” to 10”.

2.

Slip the flat portion of the hose clamp under the inside lip of the pole bracket.

3.

Use the hose clamps to attach the pole bracket to the streetlight. Depending upon the diameter of the pole, you may need to use 2 small clamps, 2 large clamps, or 2 pairs of large clamps joined together to reach around the pole.


Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

4.

Attach the sun shield of the router to the structure with three 5/16-inch machine screws.

Insert one screw through the hole in the center back of the sun shield and the other two screws through the curved slot tracks.

5.

To level the assembly, slide the router loosely into the sun shield, but do not secure it. 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. Maintain the level orientation while you slide the router out of the sun shield. Tighten the sun shield screws.

6.




Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

This section applies to external antennas used with the Tropos 5320 router. You can mount the antenna on a structure and then use cables to attach it to the router. After mounting, secure the antennas with ThreadLocker Loctite 242 and waterproof them using self-fusing EPR tape. (See

“Installation Accessories” on page 63 for the correct part number.)

Figure 10

shows an installation with external antenna cabling.

Warning

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with such circuits. When installing the antenna, take extreme care not to come into contact with such circuits, as they can cause serious injury or death. For proper installation and grounding of the antenna, please refer to national and local codes (e.g. U.S.:NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, Article 810, in Canada: Canadian

Electrical Code, Section 54).


Figure 10 Connecting External Antennas


Cables from antennas to unit

802.11a

antenna

802.11b/g Main antenna

802.11b/g Aux antenna trp_101 trp_158

Connect antenna cables

1.

Mount the antennas in a suitable location, following the instructions supplied with the antennas.

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 5320 MetroMesh router and apply two drops of ThreadLocker

Loctite 242 to the antenna connector thread ( Figure 11

).

4.

Install the antenna cables. Be sure to provide a drip loop to divert water away from the connector.

Note

To ensure good electrical contact with the antenna, do not get Loctite on the center conductor pin of the antenna cable or outdoor system connector.

Note


“Approved




Waterproofing Antenna Connections

Figure 11 illustrates how to waterproof the antenna connections after they are installed. Make

sure that you waterproof the connections at both ends (cable-to-antenna and cable-to-router).

Waterproof the antenna connections

1.

Locate the self-fusing EPR waterproofing tape included in the antenna installation kit.

2.

Separate the liner from the tape.

3.

Pre-stretch the tape and wrap it tightly around the connector.

Figure 11 Waterproofing Antenna Connections

Apply 2 drops of

Loctite to threads

Apply tape around

RF cable joints


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Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router

Installing Attached Antennas

The following steps explain how to install antennas that are attached directly to the Tropos 5320

MetroMesh router.

Replace the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router antennas

1.

Turn power off to the router.

2.

Remove the screws that secure the router to the sun shield, and slide the router out from the sun shield.

3.

Apply two drops of Loctite Threadlocker 242 to the antenna connector thread.

4.

Screw the antennas onto the router, making the connection hand-tight.

5.

Locate the self-fusing EPR waterproofing tape included in the antenna installation kit.

6.

Separate the liner from the tape.

7.

Pre-stretch the tape and wrap it tightly around the connector.

8.

Slide the router back into the sun shield and secure it with screws.

Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router

Caution

You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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. Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the router.

The grounding arrangement for the Tropos 5320 router is shown in

Figure 12

.



Figure 12 Grounding Arrangement

Grounding screw

Grounding strap on pipe or grounding rod

10 AWG wire to ground trp_104

Ground the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router

1.

Insert the grounding screw into the grounding screw hole on the bottom of the router.

2.

Connect a length of #10 AWG bare copper wire to the grounding screw and tighten.

3.

Connect the other end of the grounding wire to a grounding strap that is attached to a grounded surface or other earth ground, such as a grounding rod.



Grounding the Data Protection Device

The grounding arrangement for an indoor data protection device is shown in Figure 13 .

Ground an indoor data protection device

1.

Place the protection device as close to the building entrance as possible.

2.

Connect a length of #10 AWG bare copper wire to the ground post on the data protection device.

3.

Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground connection of an electrical outlet or a grounded water pipe.

Figure 13 Grounding the Indoor Network Protection Unit

To network

Shielded RJ45 ports

Data cable enters building wall through conduit

Indoor network protection unit

10 AWG wire to ground

Grounding wire to elecrtical outlet ground or water pipe trp_140


Connecting Power

Connecting Power

This section explains the different categories of electrical power and provides procedures for connecting the outdoor system to power. There are two options for connecting the Tropos 5320

MetroMesh router to a power source:

AC power source (3-wire service) — 3W(P+N+PE) or 3W(2P+PE); 100-480 VAC, 50/60

Hz

NEMA plug, for streetlight photoelectric control power tap (2-wire service) —2W(2P) or

2W(P+N); 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz

Warning

Before you work on an electrical circuit, make sure the power is off. Turn off the breaker to the circuit you plan to work on. Post a sign on the service panel so nobody tries to reconnect power while you are working on the circuits. Double-check the circuit with a circuit tester before you touch it to make sure the correct breaker has been disconnected.

Caution

You must install an external grounding wire if the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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. Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the router.

Categories of Power

The IEEE/ANSI C62.41 standards (equivalent to the IEC Category IV standards) define

Categories A-C. Equipment designed to a CAT C standard is resistant to much higher energy transients than one designed to CAT B or CAT A standards. Within a category, a higher voltage rating denotes a higher transient withstand rating.

Table 1 lists power types and

Figure 14

shows hook-ups for the IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power

Categories power categories.


Connecting Power

Table 1 IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories

Category Summary Examples

CAT C

CAT B

CAT A

Outside and service entrance

Major feeders and short branch circuits

Outlets and long branch circuits

• Service drop from pole to building entrance

• Run between meter and distribution panel

• Overhead line to detached buildings

• Underground lines to well pumps

• Distribution panel devices

• Bus and feeder systems in industrial plants

• Heavy appliance outlets with “short” connections to the service entrance

• Lightning systems in commercial buildings

• All outlets at more than 10 m (30 ft) from Category B with wires #14-10

• All outlets at more than 20 m (60 ft) from Category C with wires #14-10


Figure 14 IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories

Outdoor units powered from distribution panel are in

Overvoltage Installation Category B

Category A Category B

Category C

Connecting Power

Outdoor units powered from electrical meter are in

Overvoltage Installation Category C

Category C trp_105 trp_164


Connecting Power

Connecting to AC Power (Category C)

The AC power connections for a Category C AC power source are shown in

Figure 15 .

Figure 15 Connecting Category C AC Power

AC wiring in junction box

Wire nuts

Green wire

White wire

Black wire

To outdoor unit

AC power from meter

To power source trp_106

Connect an AC power source

1.

Verify that the service voltage is 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz.

2.

Verify that power is turned off on the designated circuits.

3.

Install 1/2-inch liquid-tight conduit from the building entrance point to within 3 feet of the outdoor system.

4.

Run 3-wire AC service through the conduit.

5.

Connect the conduit to a junction box. The conduit and junction box must be IEEE/ANSI compliant and suitable for outdoor use.

Note

Data and power must never be enclosed in the same conduit.

6.

Connect the AC cable to the router and tighten the nut hand-tight. See Figure 16 .

7.

Connect the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router to a 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz CAT C power source.

8.

Reenergize the circuit and confirm that power to the router comes on.


Connecting Power

Note

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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 16 Connecting the AC Power Cable

Tighten nut to secure power connection trp_107

Connecting to Streetlight Power (Category C)

The power connections for Category C streetlight power are shown in

Figure 17

. Use the 3prong NEMA twist-lock adapter with twist-lock style photoelectric controls for outdoor lighting commonly used by utilities. The NEMA twist-lock adapter can be used only with UL 773 listed outdoor lighting controls rated for and operated at 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz.

Warning

Be extremely careful when connecting to Category C streetlight power.

Figure 17 Connecting Streetlight Power

AC power from power adapter on photosensor

AC power from power adapter on photosensor


Connecting a Data Port

Warning

Connect the outdoor system only to a twist-lock style outdoor lighting control powered by

100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz. Do not connect it to twist-lock style outdoor lighting controls powered by higher voltage.

Connect a streetlight power source

1.

Verify that the service voltage is 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz.

2.


3.

Remove the photosensor from the streetlight.

4.

Connect the NEMA 3 prong plug from the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router to the photosensor connector on the street light.

5.

Connect the photosensor to the top of the NEMA 3 prong plug.

6.

Connect the AC plug to the router and tighten hand-tight.

7.

Reenergize the circuit and confirm that power to the router comes on.

Note

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router 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.

Note

Do not leave connectors open to the environment. Connectors should be covered with closure caps when not in use. Closure caps should be tightened to be snug.

Connecting a Data Port

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router is equipped with two Ethernet ports that support RJ45 connectors.

Note

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router is shipped pre-configured. For post-installation changes in configuration, you can communicate with the router by way of its wireless connection. For more information, see the Tropos Networks Configuration Guide .



Note

Only use shielded Cat5 cable rated for outdoor use. For protection against risk of fire, electrical hazard and to ensure the reliable operation of this equipment, the shields of the Cat5 cable must be properly terminated and bonded to the unit and to the protective earth (PE) at the building entrance.

Note

National Electrical Codes (NEC) Article 800 requires the use of Agency Listed (UL/CSA) Building

Entrance Protector for all power and communications cables entering a building. The NEC intends by

Article 800 to protect the building and occupants from fires caused by transient voltage and current surges.

Warning

DC voltage may be present on RJ-45 pins 4,5 (+) and 7,8 (-)

Attention

Une tension continue peut être présente sur les broches RJ-45 4, 5 (+) et 7, 8 (-).

Note

This is not a mid-span powered device. Never attempt to daisy-chain Power Over Ethernet devices.



Figure 18 illustrates the method for routing cables to the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router. Use

the RJ45 jacks for port connection.

Figure 18 Options for Connecting a Data Port

Watertight access cover cable glands

Shield termination

Cable terminated with

RJ45 jack for port connection trp_111



Figure 19 shows the layered shield and jacket for the data cable, which must be removed to

expose the inner cable and twisted pairs.

Figure 19 Data Cable Detail

Belfoil shield

Watertight bulkhead cable glands


Terminate cable shield at cable gland

Cable

1/2 inch

Outer jacket

Conductive shield

Twisted pairs

Securely tighten gland for weathertight seal

Note

Attach ground and data cables to the router before sliding it into the sun shield.

trp_117

Connect to the data port

1.


2.

Run shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable appropriate for outdoor use from a data protection unit to the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router.

3.

Connect one end of the Category 5 cable to the protection unit.

4.

Remove the connector access cover on the bottom of the router.

5.

Run raw cables for the Management or LAN port, or both, through the bulk head openings, allowing sufficient length to terminate the cables without causing crowding in the connection area. See

Figure 20 .


Figure 20 Data Port Connection


AC power connector


Ground bolt

Cable guides

O-ring

Tighten six screws to fasten bulkhead plate trp_112

6.

Connect the cable ends that were routed through the connector access cover to the LAN and

Management ports on the router. Use an appropriate RJ45 8-pin modular plug to terminate the cables at the desired lengths. The outer jacket and conductive shield must be stripped to expose the twisted pairs for attachment, as shown in

Figure 19

. The proper location of the connections on the circuit board is shown in

Figure 21

.

7.

Verify that the protection unit is properly grounded.


Figure 21 Circuit Board Connection Locations

Screw holes for access cover LAN punch-down block

Resetting the Router

Management punch-down block

Brown

Reset

LED

LED

Management port

LAN port

Threaded hole for grounding bolt

AC power connector trp_110

Resetting the Router

You can use the Reset button on the circuit board to reset the hardware and software and to turn the router off if it is operating on battery power.

Perform a hardware reset

1.


2.

Press the Reset button for one second.

Turn the battery-powered router off

Follow these steps if AC power is off and the router is running on battery power:

1.


2.

Press and hold the Reset button for 3-5 seconds.


Connecting Peripherals

Connecting Peripherals

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router can be configured to source DC power on the Ethernet connector pins 4,5 and 7,8, This capability allows the router to power remote peripherals such as backhaul point-to-point radios, video cameras, or fiber optic transceivers. The Tropos Power over Ethernet (PoE) power sourcing capability is a fully isolated supply and can be used to power either positive or negative polarity peripherals.

The Tropos PoE power sourcing capability differs from the IEEE 802.3af standard in the following ways:

Tropos PoE includes support for multiple voltages; the 802.3af standard supports only 48V operation.

Tropos PoE does not include support for auto-discovery.

Many IEEE 802.3af-compliant power devices (PDs) will operate using the Tropos power sourcing equipment capabilities.

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router can supply up to a total of 30W of DC power distributed to the LAN port, Management port, or both. Each port must be configured for the same voltage. To configure the voltage, use the Tropos Configuration Utility (see the Tropos Networks User

Guide) or an element management system such as Tropos Control (see the Tropos Control EMS

Installation and User Guide ). The DC output voltage can be configured to 12Vdc, 24Vdc,

48Vdc, or to the Off state (0Vdc). Table 2 lists the maximum power output as a function of

voltage.

Table 2 PoE Power Sourcing Power Output

Voltage Max PoE Power Output

12Vdc

24Vdc

48Vdc

30W

30W

30W

In the event of an over-current or short-circuit fault event, the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router will remove PoE output for three to five seconds before attempting to resume sourcing power to the peripheral device.

Note

When the software restarts following a software upgrade, the PoE output will experience a disruption for the period of the restart.

If the battery backup capability is installed, PoE output power is unaffected by the temporary loss of AC power. The power sourcing feature continues to function during battery backup

operation (see “Battery Backup Operation” on page 37).


Connecting Peripherals

Figure 22 shows the pin locations for the RJ45 connector, and Table 3 shows the associated pin

descriptions.

Figure 22 RJ45 Pin Locations

Orange/white

Orange

Green/white

Blue

Blue/white

Green

Brown/white

Brown

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Category 5 cable

RJ45 port

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1

2 3

4 5

6

7 8

RJ45 jack trp_109

6

7

8

4

5

2

3

Table 3 RJ45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection

Pin T/R Signal Color

1 T TXD+ Orange-White

Description

TX Data 10/100BaseT

R

T

R

R

T

R

T

TXD-

RXD+

PoE+

PoE+

RXD-

PoE-

PoE-

Orange

Green-White

Blue

Blue-White

Green

Brown-White

Brown

TX Data 10/100BaseT

RX Data 10/100BaseT

Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (+)


RX Data 10/100BaseT

Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (-)


Note

Only use shielded Cat5 cable rated for outdoor use. For protection against risk of fire, electrical hazard and to ensure the reliable operation of this equipment, the shields of the Cat5 cable must be properly terminated and bonded to the unit and to the protective earth (PE) at the building entrance.


Battery Backup Operation

Battery Backup Operation

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router may contain an automatically recharging battery, which provides an integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS). The available backup time depends

upon the level of network traffic serviced by the router and the ambient temperature. Figure 24

shows the relationship between average throughput and battery uptime. The Tropos 5320 router will typically recharge the UPS in approximately 10 hours.

Note

The internal battery is not field replaceable.

Figure 23 Average Battery Backup Time

The battery is equipped with a small internal heater that enhances battery life in very cold operating conditions. When the ambient temperature of the unit approaches -12 degrees C, the internal heater is activated. An active internal battery heater consumes power; therefore, the average power consumption of the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router increases slightly in extremely cold weather conditions.

Figure 24

shows the battery discharge hold time as a function of ambient temperature.


Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router

Figure 24 Average Battery Backup Time vs. Temperature

Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh

Router

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Tropos 5320 products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in

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 5320 MetroMesh routers result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

Follow these guidelines to ensure safe operation of the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh routers:

Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise, the radio may be damaged.

Use in specific environments:

Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.

The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.


Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router

The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA).

The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

Antenna use:

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh routers must be used only with Tropos-approved

components and antennas. See “Approved Antenna Configurations and Attenuation

Settings” on page 48 for details.

In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all persons.

High-gain, wall-mount or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 24 inches ( 6 0 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.

Battery backup:

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router may contain a lithium-ion battery. To avoid the possibility of an explosion, the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router should not be exposed to any temperatures higher than 85 degrees C.


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Power Consumption

Several factors influence the power consumption at any given time, including the level of network traffic and whether a powered peripheral device is connected to the LAN or

Management port of the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router. Temperature may also influence the power consumption for units configured with battery backup, due to the internal freeze protection capability associated with the internal battery module.

Figure 25

shows the basic relationship between throughput and AC power consumption at normal temperatures.

Figure 25 AC Power Consumption vs. Throughput with PoE Output Disabled


When a Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router is equipped with a battery and the router is exposed to cold temperatures (below -12 degrees C), the internal heater associated with the battery is activated. This causes the router to draw additional AC power, as shown in

Figure 26

.

Figure 26 AC Power Consumption vs. Throughput (Battery Backup, -40o C)


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Product Specifications

The tables in this chapter contain specifications for the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh routers:

“Physical Specifications - Tropos 5320 Router” on page 42

“Interfaces” on page 44

“Power Options / Consumption” on page 46

“Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing” on page 47

“Certifications, Other” on page 47

Table 4 Physical Specifications - Tropos 5320 Router

Physical Dimensions Height

Inches 5.3

Centimeters

Weight

13.5

lbs - maximum

Kg - maximum

Mounting Pole Diameter

Temperature

14

6.35

1” to 10”

Min

-40 o C

-45 o C

AC Powered Operating Range

Storage Range

Weather

Weather Rating

Wind Survivability

Wind Loading (165 mph)

Projected Area

Corrosion Resistance

Color

UL579/IEC 60529 IP67

> 165 mph

< 300 newtons

0.7 sq. ft. (101 sq. in.)

MIL-STD-810F 509.4 Salt Fog

Color

Shock and Vibration

Operational:

Gloss white

ETSI 300-19-2-4

Specification T41.E, class 4M3

Width

13.2

33.5

Max

55C

85C

Depth

7.9

20.1

Includes all brackets and sun shields


Table 4 Physical Specifications - Tropos 5320 Router ( continued )

Transportation: ISTA 2A

Random Bounce

Random Vibration

6 Corner Drop Test

Reliability

Reliability (MTBF): 505,787 hours demonstrated

Field failure rate 1.73%


Table 5 Interfaces

Data Interface

IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT

Management Interface

IEEE 802.3 10/100Base T

Maximum Distance (ft)

600 (10BaseT Duplex Setting)


Maximum Distance (ft)



802.11b/g Wireless Interface

Standard

Frequency Range

Modulation

Rx Sensitivity

Rx Saturation

Maximum Power at Antenna Port

IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi

2400 to 2485 MHz ISM Band

DSSS; DBPSK @ 1 Mbps,

DQPSK @ 2 Mbps,

CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps

OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 6

-100dBm (1 Mbps)

-95dBm (2 Mbps)

-93dBm (5.5 Mbps)

-91dBm (11 Mbps)

-94dBm (6 Mbps)

-93dBm (9 Mbps)

-92dBm (12 Mbps)

-89dBm (18 Mbps)

-86dBm (24 Mbps)

-83dBm (36 Mbps)

-78dBm (48 Mbps)

-76dBm (54 Mbps)

-5dBm (1 Mbps)

-5dBm (2 Mbps)

-5dBm (5.5 Mbps)

-5dBm (11 Mbps)

-5dBm (6 Mbps)

-5dBm (9 Mbps)

-5dBm (12 Mbps)

-10dBm (18 Mbps)

-30dBm (24 Mbps)

-35dBm (36 Mbps)

-35dBm (48 Mbps)

-35dBm (54 Mbps)

Connector

RJ45

Connector

RJ45


Table 5 Interfaces ( continued )

802.11a Wireless Interface

Standard

Frequency Range

Modulation

Rx Sensitivity

Rx Saturation

Maximum Power at Antenna Port

IEEE 802.11a Wi-Fi

2400 to 2485 MHz ISM Band

OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 6

-94dBm (6 Mbps)

-93dBm (9 Mbps)

-92dBm (12 Mbps)

-89dBm (18 Mbps)

-86dBm (24 Mbps)

-83dBm (36 Mbps)

-78dBm (48 Mbps)

-76dBm (54 Mbps)

-30dBm (6 Mbps)

-30dBm (9 Mbps)

-30dBm (12 Mbps)

-30dBm (18 Mbps)

-30dBm (24 Mbps)

-35dBm (36 Mbps)

-35dBm (48 Mbps)

-35dBm (54 Mbps)

Antennas

Antennas

Antenna Diversity

Impedance

VSWR

Connectors (three)

Indicator - Status Lamp

External

802.11b/g: Transmit/Receive

802.11a: No diversity

50 ohms

1.5 : 1

N (female)

Red/Green


Table 6 Power Options / Consumption

Single Phase VAC 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 CAT C Power Source

IEC Category IV Power Source

Protection Circuits

Antenna Protection

AC Input Protection

Data Port Protection

<= 0.5

µ J for 3kA @ 8/20 µ S Waveform

EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity

EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category C 10kA @

8/20uS Waveform; 36kA per phase L-L,

L-N, L-PEWh



EN61000-4-4 Level 4 EFT Immunity

Integrated Branch Circuit Protection

Class CC-Fuse: Littlefuse KLDR Time-

Delay 20A



23W/60W typical/max


Table 7 Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing

LAN and/or Management Port + on pins 4,5; - on pins 7,8

DC Output Voltages

Output Power

0 (Off), 12, 24, 48 Vdc

Total power on LAN and/or

Management ports

Over-Current Protection

Over-Voltage Protection

Output Isolation

Hi Cup mode

90Vdc surge

2000Vdc

Table 8 Certifications, Other

U.S.

CFR 47 FCC Part 15.C; Class B

UL579/IEC 60529 IP67 Rated for Outdoor Use

ISTA 2A

Europe EN60950 cTUVus Listed I.T.E.

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category C AC Surge Immunity

EN61000-4-5 Level 4 AC Surge Immunity


EN61000-4-4 Level 4 EFT Burst Immunity

EN61000-4-3 EMC Field Immunity

ETSI EN 301 489-17

ETSI EN 300 328

EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1

CISPR 22 Class B

Canada

CE

Industry Canada RSS210

Voltage

12Vdc

24Vdc

48Vdc

Max Power

Output

30W

30W

30W


4

Approved Antenna

Configurations and Attenuation

Settings

This chapter lists approved antenna configurations and ordering information and attenuation settings:

“High Power Product Antennas” on page 49

“Standard Power Product Antennas” on page 50


High Power Product Antennas

High Power Product Antennas

U.S. and Canada

The information in this section applies to the following Tropos router models:

53201000—Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for FCC markets (802.11b/g and 802.11a,

5.8 GHz)

53201100—Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for FCC markets (802.11b/g and 802.11a,

5.8 GHz), with battery backup

Table 9 lists antenna configurations for the 802.11b/g antennas, and

Table 10 lists antenna

configurations for the 802.11a antennas.

Table 9 802.11b/g Antenna Configurations

Antenna

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted

Ordering Number

Mode

(b or g)

Measured

Cond. Avg.

Power (dBm)

Tx

Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

AN074077 b 28.6

0 36.0

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 g 28.6

0 36.0


10.0dBi omni, external bracket mounted a

AN100022

AN100022 b g

26.0

26.0

3

3

36.0

36.0

12.0dBi sector, external bracket mounted

AN120044 b 24.0

5 36.0


AN120044 g 24.0

5 36.0

a. All external antennas include pole mounting bracketry and sealing materials. RF cables are not included.


Standard Power Product Antennas

Table 10 802.11a Radio (5.725-5.850 GHz) - Antenna Configurations

Description

9.1dBi omni, unit mounted, point-tomulti point operation

Part

Number

AN091058

Measured Cond.

Avg. Power

(dBm)

Tx Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

26.9

0 36.0

AN170058 26.9

0 43.9

17dBi 90° sector, external bracket mounted, point-to-point operation a

17dBi 90° sector, external bracket mounted, point-to-multipoint operation a

AN170058 18.9

8 35.9

19dBi patch antenna, external bracket mounted, point-to-point operation a

AN190058 26.9

0 45.9


Attenuation with Antennas

If external antennas are used, it is necessary to adjust the transmit power attenuation to provide the correct power level for the router. Use the following formulas to compute the required attenuation levels:

802.11b/g:

Attenuation setting = Antenna gain (dBi) - 7.4 dBi - Cable loss

802.11a:

Attenuation setting point-to-multipoint links = Antenna gain (dBi) - 9.1 dBi -

Cable loss

The attenuation setting cannot be negative; therefore, a positive attenuation setting is only required if the antenna gain is greater than 7.4dBi.

Table 9

and Table 10

show the proper attenuation settings, assuming that low-loss cable is used (1dB). The attenuation should be rounded to the nearest half-integer value.

When using a directional antenna in a point-to-multipoint application, the maximum allowed

EIRP is 36.0dBm. The conducted power should be reduced accordingly.

Standard Power Product Antennas

Europe

The approved European countries are Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,

Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,


Standard Power Product Antennas

Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

The information in this section applies to the following Tropos router models:

53200000—Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for ETSI markets (802.11b/g and 802.11a,

5.4 GHz)

53200100—Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for ETSI markets (802.11b/g and 802.11a,

5.4 GHz), with battery backup

Table 11 lists antenna configurations for the 802.11b/g antennas, and Table 12

lists antenna configurations for the 802.11a antennas.

Table 11 802.11b/g Antenna Configurations

Antenna


Ordering Number

Mode

(b or g)

Measured

Cond. Avg.

Power (dBm)

Tx

Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP

AN060077 b 13.6

4 19.6

6.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN060077 g 13.0

4 19.0



AN074077

AN074077 b g

11.4

11.6

6

5

18.8

19.0


10.0dBi omni, external bracket mounted a

AN100022

AN100022 b g

9.2

9.1

8

8

19.2

19.1


AN120044 b 7.3

10 19.3


AN120044 g 7.2

9 19.2


Table 12 802.11a Radio (5.470-5.725 GHz) - Antenna Configurations

Description

9dBi omni, unit mounted

Part

Number

AN091058

Measured Cond.

Avg. Power

(dBm)

Tx Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP

19.3

2 28.4

17dBi 90° sector, external bracket mounted a

19dBi patch antenna, external bracket mounted

AN170054

AN190054

12.0

9.8

10

12

29.0

28.8


Standard Power Product Antennas a. All external antennas include pole mounting bracketry and sealing materials. RF cables are not included.


5

Antenna Specifications and

Patterns

Table 13 provides antenna specifications and patterns for the Tropos-supplied antennas.


Table 13 Antenna Specifications and Patterns

Part

Number Specifications Pattern

AN060077 One outdoor 6.0dBi omni unit-mounted antenna;

N connector

• Length: 11.9 in (30.3 cm)

• Weight: 4.4 oz (.125 kg)

• Color: White

• Measured peak gain:

5.3dBi

• Connector type: N male

Elevation

Azimuth


Table 13 Antenna Specifications and Patterns ( continued )

AN074077 One outdoor 7.4dBi omni unit-mounted antenna;

N connector

• Length: 19 in (48.3 cm)

• Weight: 4.7 oz (.133 kg)

• Color: White


7.1dBi


Elevation

AN074088

One outdoor 7.4dBi omni mast-mounted antenna;

N connector; bracketry


• Weight: 4.7 oz (.133 kg)

• Color: White


7.1dBi


Azimuth



AN100022 One outdoor 9.9dBi omni mast-mounted antenna;


• Length: 45 in (114.3 cm)

• Weight: 20 oz (.57 kg)

• Color: White

• Measure peak gain: 9.9dBi

• Connector type: N female

Elevation

Azimuth



AN120022 One outdoor 12.0dBi 90° sector antenna;



• Width: 3 in (7.6 cm)

• Depth: 1.2 in (3.0cm)

• Weight: 25.6 oz (.73 kg)

• Color: Gray


12.0dBi

• Connector type: N female

Elevation (Phi=0°)

Elevation (Phi=90°)



AN120022

(continued)

Outdoor 12.0dBi 90° sector antenna (continued)

Azimuth



AN091058 Outdoor 9.1dBi omni antenna;

N connector

• Length: 17.5 in (43.2 cm)

• Weight: 4.7 oz (.133 kg)

• Color: White

• Measured peak gain: 6.7 dBi

• Connector Type: N Male

Elevation

Azimuth



AN170058 Outdoor 17.0dBi 90° sector antenna;

N connector, bracketry

• Length: 14.5 in (370 cm)

• Width: 6.7 in (170 cm)

• Depth: 2.5 in (65 cm)

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

• Color: gray


• Connector Type: N Female

Elevation

Azimuth



AN190058 Outdoor 19.0dBi 16° patch antenna;

N connector, bracketry

• Length: 7.45 in (189 cm)

• Width: 7.45 in (189 cm)

• Depth: 1.37 in (35 cm)

• Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.72 kg)

• Color: gray



Elevation

Azimuth



AN170054 One outdoor 17.0dBi 90° sector antenna;


• Length: 14.5 in (370 cm)

• Width: 6.7 in (170 cm)

• Depth: 2.5 in (65 cm)

• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

• Color: gray



Patterns not available

AN190054 One outdoor 19.0dBi 16° patch antenna;


• Length: 7.45 in (189 cm)

• Width: 7.45 in (189 cm)

• Depth: 1.37 in (35 cm)

• Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.72 kg)

• Color: gray



Patterns not available


6

Installation Accessories

This chapter contains accessory ordering information:

“Installation Accessories” on page 63

“Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers” on page 64

Table 14 Installation Accessories

Description

Outdoor CAT5 4-Pair Data

Cable

Manufacturer Part Number

Belden 7929A

Distributor

Anixter

Belden 7921A

(recommended)

Anixter

Superior Essex BBDG Anixter

Madison Cable 08KFK00013 Tyco

Contact Information www.anixter.com

www.anixter.com

Cable, CAT5, 8 Conductor,

Harsh Environment

Self-Fusing EPR Tape 3M www.anixter.com

www.xgsgroup.com

Scotch 23

Rubber Splicing

Tape

McMaster Carr

Alameda Electric

Distributors

242 McMaster Carr www.mcmaster.com

www.alamedaelectric.com

www.mcmaster.com

ThreadLocker LocTite 242 0.5 ml (0.017oz)

LocTite

3 pin AC Male Plug (cord end)

- 115 VAC 15A

Leviton

3 pin AC Female Receptacle

115 VAC 15A

Leviton

14W47-B

15W47

Alameda Electric

Distributors

Alameda Electric

Distributors www.alamedaelectric.com

www.alamedaelectric.com

3 pin AC Plug Female (cord end) - Tropos 5320 router

Data Protection Device

Remke

Polyphase

Hyperlink

50982 DSC Technical

Sales

IX-2H1DC48/W Electro-Comm

HGLN-CAT5-1 www.dsctechnicalsales.com

www.electro-comm.com

www.hyperlinktech.com

Order

Number

7682A65

91458A24


Table 14 Installation Accessories

Description Manufacturer Part Number

Yellow 3-Pin Mini-Link AC Plug

Female Pig Tail Unterminated

12 ft.

McMaster-Carr 321K16

Anti-seize lubricant Loctite 37230

Universal remote control Universal

Remote

MX-500

Distributor

McMaster Carr

Contact Information www.mcmastercarr.com

www.mcmaster.com

www.universalremote.com

Order

Number

RC003400

RC006400

RC005000

RC008000

RC008100

RC009000

SA006801

SA006802

PT021004

PT021020

PT031006

PT031030

Table 15 Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers

Part Number Description

AN060077

AN074077

AN074088

AN100022

AN120022

One outdoor 6.0dBi omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector

One outdoor 7.4dBi omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector

One outdoor 7.4dBi omni mast-mounted antenna; N connector; bracketry

One outdoor 9.9dBi omni mast-mounted antenna; N connector; Mounting Bracket;

Sealing Materials

One outdoor 12.0dBi 90° sector antenna; N connector with pole-mount bracketry;

Sealing Materials (RF cable not included)

3' N (male) to N (male) cable - LMR 400 DB

6' N (male) to N (male) cable - LMR 400 DB

50 ohm terminator - N (male); Sealing Materials

Sealing Kit - Loctite242, EPR Rubber Splicing Tape

N connector cover/cap, outdoor, water tight

N adapter for 7.4dBi Mast-mounted antenna to N (male) cable

Indoor Cat 5 data cable surge protector

Indoor Cat5 data cable surge protector for shielded cable

5320 input power cable - photo-electric cell adaptor; 2-wire; 4 ft.

5320 input power cable - photo-electric cell adaptor; 2-wire; 20 ft.

5320 input power cable - watertight plug; 3-wire; 6 ft.

5320 input power cable - watertight plug; 3-wire; 30 ft.


Table 15 Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers

Part Number Description

PT032030

EC003500

EC003600

EC003704

EC003708

MB0044300

MB005320

5320 input power cable - pigtail, 3-wire, 30 ft., for EU markets

5320 weathertight gateway connector kit

5320 weathertight field-installable cable gland

5320 weathertight RJ45 data cable, crossover, 4 ft (requires EC003500 gateway connector kit)

5320 weathertight RJ45 data cable, crossover, 8 ft (requires EC003500 gateway connector kit)

5320 unit-attached mounting pole for Canopy SM; bracket and cable

Pole mounting kit, 5320 HFC


7

AC Wiring Diagrams

This chapter contains wiring diagrams for AC power:

“AC Wiring — Photoelectric Power Tap” on page 67

“AC Wiring Power Cable 120VAC, 15A Plug” on page 68


Figure 27 AC Wiring — Photoelectric Power Tap

PT021004 (4') or PT021020 (20')

Photoelectric Power-Tap

Power Input Cable

2Wire - 90-480Vac

NEMA Plug - UL Standard 773

Plug-in locking type for photocontrols in use with area lighting

Length: 4' or 20'

North

L2 / N White

L1 Black

Carol P-7K-123033 MSHA or equal

16/2 SOOW

Power-Tap single phase; two wire service

L1

L2

Black

White

Protective Earth

N

North

L1

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

White

N

North

Black

L1

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

Power-Tap single phase; two wire service

L1

L2

Black

L2

North

L1

Red

Protective Earth

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

White

L2

North

Black

L1

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

Three phase; two wire service (Delta)

L1

Black

L2

White

L1

L2

Protective Earth

North

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

White

L2

North

Black

L1

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

208Vac three phase; two wire service (grounded-Wye)

L1

White

L2

North

Black

North

480Vac

L2 Black

L1

L1

L2

Protective Earth

Red

N

277Vac

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

L3

3

1

2

1 - Green

2 - Black

3 - White

Router

Router

Router

Router trp_161


Figure 28 AC Wiring Power Cable 120VAC, 15A Plug

PT031006 (6’) or PT031030 (30’)

Overvoltage Category 2 or

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Category B

Power Electrical Service Cable

3Wire - 120Vac

Black

Green

White

White L2/N

Length: 3' to 30'

Green or Green/Yellow

White

Protective Earth

Green or Green/Yellow

L1 Black Black

16/3 SOOW

3

1

2

1 - Green

2 - Black

3 - White

Router

120Vac single phase; three wire service

L1

Neutral

Black

White

Green

L2

Protective Earth

Black (L1)

White (N)

Green

Input Power

Cable trp_162


8

Wind Loading Considerations

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards manual, “Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Signs, Luminaires and Traffic

Signals,” governs most structural support issues related to traffic lighting and controls. Many state and city public works departments site the AASHTO standard as the guide for their requirements. Local municipalities in coastal states, which experience frequent hurricanes, etc., may have exceptions to the AASHTO standard that require higher design limits for wind velocity or dead load.

Numerous pole and mast arm assemblies are used for traffic controls and traffic lighting. Each assembly and installation is unique and worthy of an evaluation of the static and dynamic load bearing capabilities; however, in most cases, the assembly will include a pole with a single 6', 9' or 12' mast arm holding a single luminaire. Many of these mast arms are typically designed to hold hundreds of pounds of static load and to carry several square meters of sail area in 80mph winds. The typical mast arm is capable of supporting a single traffic control (typically weighing around 160 lbs) and a single traffic sign (typically presenting a few square meters of sail area). A single luminaire typically weighs about 60 lbs and presents about 3 square feet of sail area.

Note

Each assembly and installation is unique and worthy of an evaluation of the static and dynamic load bearing capabilities. It is your responsibility to evaluate the load bearing capabilities of the structure.

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router weighs approximately 14 lbs, including all mounting hardware. The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router may be mounted to either the pole portion of the streetlight or to the mast arm portion.

When the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router 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. When the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router is mounted to the pole portion of the structure, the sail area of the router is approximately 1 square foot. Pole manufacturers have advised Tropos Networks that small communications devices such as the Tropos 5320

MetroMesh Router do not present any significant static or dynamic load to these structures.


9

Canopy Installation Instructions

The 5320 Canopy Subscriber Module and Bracket kit allows you to attach a third-party radio, the Motorola Canopy Subscriber Module, to the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router.

The kit includes the following items:

Outdoor CAT5 weatherproof cable

Bracket (metal pole)

Screws #6-32 x 1.5"

Lockwashers

Cable ties

Follow these steps to install the canopy (refer to

Figure 29

):

1.

Align the bracket and attach it using the three screws included in the kit.

2.

Attach your radio subscriber module to the end of the bracket. Direct the Canopy Subscriber

Module toward the canopy base station.

3.

Remove the cable access cover on the Canopy Subscriber Module so that you can attach the

RJ45 end of the data cable to the module. (The cover slides off.) Put the cable access cover back in place.


Figure 29 Canopy Assembly

Screws

#6-32 x 1.5"

Canopy bracket

Lock washers

Screws

#6-32 x 1.5"

Alternate radio installation

Canopy radio subscriber module

Cable ties

Drip loop

4' weatherproof cable

Cable access cover

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide

Cable ties

Finished installation

Drip loop trp_163

71

4.

Unscrew the 6 screws around the Tropos 5320 access cover (

Figure 30 ). Replace the access

cover of the 5320 unit with the access cover provided with the Canopy Subscriber Module cable.

5.

Connect cable to the LAN port inside the 5320 unit.


Figure 30 Cable Connections

Watertight access cover cable glands


Shield termination

Tighten six screws to fasten access cover

Cable from radio

Cable terminated with RJ45 jack for port connection

Management port

Screw holes for access cover

LAN port

Cable ties

Drip loop trp_122a

6.

Attach the access cover by tightening the 6 screws. Check that the cable gland is securely tightened.

7.

Secure the weatherproof cable to the canopy bracket with two cable ties ( Figure 29 ). Use

two additional cable ties to anchor the cable to the bottom of the 5320 unit ( Figure 30

). Refer to

Table 16 for canopy cable wiring information.


Table 16 Canopy Cable Wiring

Canopy SM

(RJ45)

3

6

Color

Orange

Orange-White

8

2

1

7

Blue

Green

Green-White

Blue-White

4

5

Shield

Brown

Brown-White

Drain wire

Tropos 5320

MetroMesh

Router

1

Signal

TXD+

2

3

TXD-

RXD+

6

7

4

5

8

Shield

24Vdc+

24Vdc+

RXD-

24Vdc_RTN

24Vdc_RTN

Shield


10

Cable Termination Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare and terminate cables connected to the 5320 unit:

1.

Strip off the outer sheath of cable to expose 6 inches of the inner cable or twisted pairs. The shield may be armored, braided or foil type depending upon cable type (see

Table 31 ).

2.

For armored or braided cable, remove all but 1/2 inch of the armor or braid.

Remove waxy residues on the shields of “flooded” type cables.

For foil shielded cable, remove all but 1/2 inch of the foil, and fold the foil part back onto the outer sheath. Most foil shields are conductive on the inner side, as the outer side typically has a plastic coating.

The exposed conductive surfaces will ground to the conductive contacts inside the cable gland.

Figure 31 Cable Components

1/2 inch 5-1/2 inches

Conductive contacts

Cable gland Outer jacket

Armor or braided conductive shield

Outer jacket

Foil conductive side out

Twisted pairs


3.

Run the stripped part of the cable through the cable gland (

Figure 32

). Make sure that the braided conductive shield of the cable makes contact with the conductive contacts of the

cable gland ( Figure 32 ).

4.

Attach the cable gland by first tightening the gland base into the access cover. Then tighten the gland cover to constrict the weather-tight grommet around the outer jacket of the cable, thereby creating a weather-tight fitting.

Figure 32 Cable Gland Assembly

Accessory connector access cover

Cable gland base tightened first to cover

Gland cover then tightened over cable

Weather-tight grommet

Finished installation trp_123a

5.

Apply a RJ45 modular jack and connect to the LAN or Management port.

Figure 32

shows

the termination options, and Table 17

provides pin descriptions.

Figure 33 Cable Preparation and Termination

Orange/white

Orange

Green/white

Blue

Blue/white

Green

Brown/white

Brown

4

5

6

7

8

1

2

3

Category 5 cable

RJ45 port

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

1

2

3 4

5

6 7

8

RJ45 jack


76

7

8

5

6

3

4

1

2

Table 17 TIA/EIA 5688 Wiring - RJ-45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection

Pin T/R Signal Color Description

T

R

T

R

T

R

T

R

PoE+

RXD-

PoE-

PoE-

TXD+

TXD-

RXD+

PoE+

Orange-White

Orange

Green-White

Blue

Blue-White

Green

Brown-White

Brown

TX Data 10/100BaseT

TX Data 10/100BaseT

RX Data 10/100BaseT



RX Data 10/100BaseT




Abbreviations

The following acronyms are used in this document.

Table 18 Acronyms

2P Two-Phase or Split Phase

CSA dB dBi dBm

CCK

CE

CFR

CISPR

DBPSK

DC

ANSI

AWG

C

CAT

2W

3W

AASHTO

AC

Two-Wire

Three-Wire

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Alternating Current

American National Standards Institute

American Wire Gauge

Celsius

Category

Complementary Code Keying

Conformite Europeene

Code of Federal Regulations

International Special Committee on Radio Interference

Canadian Standard Association

Decibels

Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator

Decibels Referred to 1 Milliwatt

Differential-Binary Phase-Shift Keying

Direct Current

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Table 18 Acronyms ( continued )

DGT Directorate General of Telecommunications (Taiwan)

IEC

IEEE

IP67

ISM

FCC

FHSS

HFC

Hz

EMC

EN

ESD

ETSI

DQPSK

DSSS

EFT

EIRP

ISTA

LAN

Mbps

MHz

MIL-STD

MPHPT

MSO

MTBF

N

NEC

Differential-Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying

Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum

Electrically Fast Transients

Effective Isotropic Radiated Power

Electromagnetic Compatibility

IEC standard

Electrostatic Discharge

European Telecommunications Standards Institute

Federal Communications Commission

Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum

Hybrid Fiber Coax

Hertz

International Electrotechnical Commission

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Ingress Protection Standard

Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical band

International Safe Transit Association

Local Area Network

Megabits Per Second

Megahertz

Military Standard

Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications (Japan)

Multiple Service Operator

Mean Time Between Failure

Neutral

National Electrical Codes


UL

UPS

VAC

VCCI

VDC

VSWR

W

Table 18 Acronyms ( continued )

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

RJ45

RSS

Rx

RXD

OFDM

P

PE

PoE

TUV

Tx

Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing

Phase

Protective Earth

Power over Ethernet

Registered Jack 45

Received Signal Strength

Receive

Receive Data

Technical Inspection Association

Transmit

Underwriters Laboratories

Uninterruptible Power Supply

Voltage (Alternating Current)

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (Japan)

Voltage (Direct Current)

Voltage Standing Wave Ratio

Watts


Index

A

AC power source

6

wiring diagrams

66

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO)

69

antenna type and placement

5

antennas approved configurations

48

connecting

18

distances from people

5

external

19

omni-directional

5 options 5

waterproofing 20

attenuation

50

B battery

backup 37

turning router off

34

battery backup vs. throughput chart

37, 38

building materials

5

C cable gland

76

termination 75

canopy installation

70

canopy subscriber module and bracket kit

70

categories of power 24

category A power

25

category B power

25 category C power 25

cautions vi

circuit board connection locations 34

clearance for mounting 7

concrete pole mounting

9

connecting

antennas 18

category III AC power 27

power

24

connecting a data port

connecting data ports

29

32

connecting peripherals

35

D

data cables 31

attaching before mounting

7

data port

connecting 29

connection options

31

data protection device 23

data rate considerations 5

distance limits

4

diversity

5

E external antennas

19

F

FCC antenna rules

2

G grounding

connecting 23 data protection device 23

router 21

H

hardware reset 34

hose clamps 8

I installation considerations

antenna options 5 site surveys 5

installation hardware and tools 4

installing Tropos router 1

L

LAN port

LED

34

29

location guidelines 5

M management port

29

metal pole mounting

10

mounting clearance

7

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide instructions

9

metal pole

10

orientation

7

poles greater than 8 inches diameter

8

strategies 7

streetlight 17

streetlight options 7

to wood, concrete, painted poles

9

tower

16

wood brace 14

wood pole 13

O obstructions

5

omni-directional antenna

5

P peripherals connecting

35

physical environment 5

pole mounting

10

ports

29

power categories

24

connecting

24

connecting category III AC power

27

connecting streetlight

28

consumption 40

output 35 power over Ethernet (PoE) 35

power sources overview

6

preparing for installation

2

product specifications

42

R

regulatory notices ii

resetting the router

34

RJ45 Ethernet ports

29

RJ45 pin descriptions

77

RJ45 pin locations and descriptions 36

router

diagram 3 exploded view 3

resetting 34

S safety

general considerations 6

information 38

site planning

4

site surveys

5

specifications 42

streetlight mounting instructions

mounting options 7

power 28

sun shield 12

17

T terminating cables

75

tools for installation

4

tower mounting

16

V

voltage 6

W warnings, general

vi

waterproofing antenna connections

20

wind loading

69

wiring diagrams

66

wood brace mounting 14

wood pole mounting 13

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide

ABB P9J-BFD 802.11a/b/g Module User Manual

Tropos Networks MetroMesh Router

Installation Guide

Model 5320

Copyright Notice

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Important Safety Instructions

Caution

Warning

Caution

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Installing the Tropos MetroMesh

Router

Preparing for Installation

Model Numbers

Installation Hardware and Tools

Site Planning

Location Guidelines

Antenna Options

Site Surveys

Power Source

Safety

Mounting Strategies

Proper Use of Hose Clamps

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Metal Pole Mounting

Wood Pole Mounting

Wood Brace Mounting

Tower Mounting

Streetlight Mounting

Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

Waterproofing Antenna Connections

Installing Attached Antennas

Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router

Grounding the Data Protection Device

Connecting Power

Categories of Power

Connecting to AC Power (Category C)

Connecting to Streetlight Power (Category C)

Connecting a Data Port

Resetting the Router

Connecting Peripherals

Battery Backup Operation

Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh

Router

Power Consumption

Product Specifications

Approved Antenna

Configurations and Attenuation

Settings

High Power Product Antennas

U.S. and Canada

Attenuation with Antennas

Standard Power Product Antennas

Europe

Antenna Specifications and

Patterns

Installation Accessories

AC Wiring Diagrams

Wind Loading Considerations

Canopy Installation Instructions

Cable Termination Instructions

Abbreviations

Index

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