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Tropos Networks MetroMesh Router

Outdoor Installation Guide

Models 5320/9532

Part No. 200197-01 Rev A1

April 2007

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©2007 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;

7,031,293; and 7,058,021.

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 oper ation.

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Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence

Warning

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.

It is illegal to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output powe r th ro ug h th e us e of ex te rn al am p lifier s or othe r equipment is specifically disallowed by the “Telecommunications Act.”

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 no t dispose of this equipmen t 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 V ersions 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 suffici ent 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

Caution

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.

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 contai n a lithium-io n 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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

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

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

Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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2 Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

3 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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

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

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

Standard Power Product Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Public Safety Product Antennas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

U.S. and Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5 Antenna Specifications and Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

6 Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

7 AC Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

8 Wind Loading Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

9 Canopy Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

10 Cable Termination Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

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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

5320 AC Power Consumption at 25°C (No POE, No Battery Backup) . 39 5320 AC Power Consumption at -40°C with Battery Backup (No POE) 40

AC Wiring — Photoelectric Power Tap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

AC Wiring Power Cable 120VAC, 15A Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Canopy Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Cable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Cable Gland Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Cable Preparation and Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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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 5210 Series Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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

Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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 . . . . . . . . . . . 52

802.11b/g Antenna Configurations for Public Safety Applications . . . . . . . 53

802.11a Antenna Configurations for Public Safety Applications . . . . . . . . . 54

Antenna Specifications and Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Installation Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Canopy Cable Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

TIA/EIA 5688 Wiring - RJ-45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection . . . . . . 79

Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

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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  “Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router” on page 21  “Connecting Power” on page 24  “Connecting a Data Port” on page 30  “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 37

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Preparing for Installation

Note

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.

Antenna(s) must be installed by a trained professional. Operating the unit with non-qua lified 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.

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Figure 1 Tropos Met roMesh Router Exploded View

802.11b/g

802.11a Tx/Rx

antenna

#10-32

hex head 5/16"

machine screws

x 7

Aux

Tx/Rx antenna

802.11b/g Main

Tx/Rx antenna

Sun shield

Preparing for Installation

Pole bracket

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

Quick tie

anchors

Ground

bolt

Bottom view of Router

trp_150

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Installation Hardware and Tools

Note

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 1/4-inch diameter, 3 1/2-inch long lag bolts

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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  500 feet maximum for 10BaseT operation.

The Ethernet duplex and speed setting is configurable.

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.

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

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

Note

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.

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Antenna Options

You can purchase the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router with an 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.

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

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.

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 Antenna type and placement—Proper antenna configuration is a critical factor in

Warning

Caution

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. A void 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

 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

Preparing for Installation

Safety

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

You must install an external grounding wire if the T ropos 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.

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

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 Contact with AC wiring

Note

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 30 to determine the best strategy for the selected location.

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.

Mounting Strategies

Figure 2 Example Mounting Location - Antennas Facing Upward

Antennas clear of obstruction

Antennas clear

of obstruction

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Proper Use of Hose Clamps

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Hose clamp

band

Band goes

behind

inner tabs

Sun shield

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

Proper Use of Hose Clamps

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Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Note

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.

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

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 30 to

determine the best strategy for the selected location.

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.

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Metal Pole Mounting

Note

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Pole bracket

(rotated)

Router

Sun shield

Figure 4 illustrates the proper method of mounting the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on an

outdoor metal pole.

Antennas must be clear of obstruction.

Figure 4 Metal Pole Mounting

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

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Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Note

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.

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.

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Bubble

level

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Figure 5 Sun Shield Connections

Screws to attach 5210 cell to sun shield

Use machine screws

to attach sun shield

to pole bracket

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Wood Pole Mounting

Note

Figure 6 shows a typical installation with the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router mounted on an

outdoor wood pole.

Antennas must be clear of obstruction.

Figure 6 Wood Pole Mounting

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Sun shield

Router

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Mount the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router on a wood pole

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Wood brace

1/4" lag bolts

3-1/2" minimum

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 1/4-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 1/2 inches in length.

3. Slide the router into place 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.

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

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

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Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

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 3 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.

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.

To continue installing the router, see “Connecting Cable Attached Antennas” on page 18.

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Tower Mounting

Note

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

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

Pole, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

Channel stock

Brackets not included

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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. Slide the router into place 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.

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Streetlight Mounting

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Pole bracket

Router

Sun shield

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, Tower, and Streetlight Mounting Instructions

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.

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Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

Warning

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. T o 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. Slide the router into place 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.

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 65 for the correct part number.) Figure 10 shows an

installation with external antenna cabling.

Do not locate the antenna near overhead power lines or other el ectric light o r power cir cuit s, 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).

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Figure 10 Connecting External Antennas

Note

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Cables

from antennas

to unit

802.11a antenna

802.11b/g Main antenna

802.11b/g Aux antenna

Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

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 MetroM esh 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.

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.

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

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Waterproofing Antenna Connections

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Apply tape around

RF cable joints

Apply 2 drops of

Loctite to threads

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

Connecting Cable Attached Antennas

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Installing Attached Antennas

Caution

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

The grounding arrangement for the Tropos 5320 router is shown in Figure 12.

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Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router

Figure 12 Grounding Arrangement

Grounding

screw

Grounding strap

on pipe or grounding rod

10 AWG wire

to ground

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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.

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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

Shielded RJ45 ports

Grounding the Tropos 5320 Router

To network

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

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Connecting Power

Warning

Caution

Note

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

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

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

Before you work on an electrical circuit, make sure the power is off. Tu rn off the breaker to the circuit you plan to work on. Post a sign on the service p anel so nob ody tries to re connect 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.

Connecting Power

Tropos power cords are intended for use only on Tropos routers.

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.

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Table 1 IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories

Category Summary Examples

Connecting Power

CAT C Outside and service

entrance

CAT B Major feeders and short

branch circuits

CAT A 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

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Figure 14 IEEE/ANSI C62.41 Power Categories

Connecting Power

Outdoor units powered from

distribution panel are in

Overvoltage Installation Category B

Category A Category B

Outdoor units powered from electrical meter are in

Overvoltage Installation Category C

Category C

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Connecting to AC Power (Category C)

Note

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AC power

from meter

AC wiring in junction box

To power

source

Green wire

Wire nuts

White wire

Black wire

To outdoor unit

The AC power connections for a Category C AC power source are shown in Figure 15.

Figure 15 Connecting Category C AC Power

Connecting Power

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

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

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 5 0/6 0 Hz CAT C power

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

outdoor system.

compliant and suitable for outdoor use.

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

source.

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Note

The Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router is equipped with additional AC surge protection and dual fuse

Warning

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Tighten nut to secure

power connection

AC power from

power adapter

on photosensor

AC power from

power adapter

on photosensor

branch circuit protection. Additional ISA branch circuit protection is not required in the upstream power distribution.

Figure 16 Connecting the AC Power Cable

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 contro ls 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.

Connecting Power

Be extremely careful when connecting to Category C streetlight power.

Figure 17 Connecting Streetlight Power

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Connecting Power

Warning

Note

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. Verify that power is turned off on the designated circuits.

3. Remove the photosensor from the streetlight.

4. Connect the NEMA 3 prong plug from the Tropos 5320 MetroMesh router to the

photosensor connector on the street light.

Make sure that you include a service loop on both ends when installing the power cord. The service loop at the street light end should be long enough to allow full 360 degree rotation of the power adapter on the photosensor socket.

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.

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.

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.

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Connecting a Data Port

Note

Warning

Attention

Note

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

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.

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.

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.

Connecting a Data Port

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

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

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

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Connecting a Data Port

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Watertight access cover

cable glands

Cable terminated with

RJ45 jack for port

connection

Shield

termination

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

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Connecting a Data Port

Note

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

Watertight bulkhead

Belfoil

Cable

Outer jacket

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

shield

1/2 inch

Tw i st e d

pairs

Conductive

shield

cable glands

Connector access

cover

Securely tighten gland

Terminate cable shield

at cable gland

for weathertight seal

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Connect to the data port

1. Verify that power is turned off on the designated circuits.

2. Run shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable appropriate for outdoor use from a data protection

unit to the Tropos 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, throug h the bulk head openings,

allowing sufficient length to terminate the cables without causing crowding in the connection area. See Figure 20.

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Figure 20 Data Port Connection

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O-ring

AC power connector

Cable guides

Grounding bolt

Connector access cover

Tighten six screws to

fasten access cover

Connecting a Data Port

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.

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Figure 21 Circuit Board Connection Locations

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AC power connector

Management

port

Reset

Screw holes

for access cover

LED

Threaded hole for

grounding bolt

O-ring gasket

LAN

port

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

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

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

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Connecting Peripherals

Note

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

Connecting Peripherals

Voltage Max PoE Power Output

12Vdc 30W 24Vdc 30W 48Vdc 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.

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).

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Connecting Peripherals

Note

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Category 5 cable

RJ45 port

RJ45 jack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Brown

Orange/white

Orange

Green/white

Blue

Blue/white

Green

Brown/white

18765432

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

descriptions.

Figure 22 RJ45 Pin Locations

Table 3 RJ45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection

Pin T/R Signal Color Description

1 T TXD+ Orange-White TX Data 10/100BaseT 2 R TXD- Orange TX Data 10/100BaseT 3 T RXD+ Green-White RX Data 10/100BaseT 4 R PoE+ Blue Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (+) 5 T PoE+ Blue-White Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (+) 6 R RXD- Green RX Data 10/100BaseT 7 T PoE- Brown-White Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (-) 8 R PoE- Brown Power output, 0, 12, 24, 48 Vdc (-)

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Battery Backup Operation

Note

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

The internal battery is not field replaceable.

Figure 23 Average Battery Backup Time

Battery Backup Operation

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.

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

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Safety Information for the Tropos MetroMesh Router

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.

 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 21.77 inches (55.3cm) 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 12 inches (30 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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2 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 24 shows the basic relationship between throughput and AC power consumption at normal temperatures.

Figure 24 5320 AC Power Consumption at 25°C (No POE, No Battery Backup)

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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 25.

Figure 25 5320 AC Power Consumption at -40°C with Battery Backup (No POE)

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3 Product Specifications

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

 “Physical Specifications - Tropos 5210 Series Routers” on page 41  “Interfaces” on page 43  “Power Options / Consumption” on page 46  “Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing” on page 46  “Certifications, Other” on page 47

Table 4 Physical Specifications - Tro pos 5210 Series Routers

Specification Value Physical Dimensions

Inches Height: 5.3

Width: 13.2 Depth: 7.9

Centimeters Height: 13.5

Width: 33.5 Depth: 20.1

Weight

lbs - maximum Kg - maximum

Mounting

Mounting Pole Diameter 1” to 10”

Temperature

Operating Range Min: -40

Storage Range Min: -45

7.2 Includes all brackets and sun shields

Max: 55

Max: 85

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Table 4 Physical Specifications - Tro pos 5210 Series Routers (continued)

Specification Value Weather

Weather Rating UL579/IEC 60529 IP67 Wind Survivability > 165 mph Wind Loading (165 mph) < 300 newtons Projected Area 0.8 sq. ft. (115 sq. in.) Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117 Salt Fog

Color

Color Gloss white

Shock and Vibration

Operational: ETSI 300-19-2-4

Specification T41.E, class 4M3

Transportation: ISTA 2A

Random Bounce Random Vibration 6 Corner Drop Test

Reliability

Reliability (MTBF) 505,787 ho urs demonstrated

Field failure rate 1.73%

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Table 5 Interfaces

Specification Value Data Interface

IEEE 802.3 10/100BaseT

Management Interface

IEEE 802.3 10/100Base T

802.11b/g Wireless Interface

Standard IEEE 802.11b/g Wi-Fi Frequency Range 2400 to 2485 MHz ISM Band Modulation DSSS; DBPSK @ 1 Mbps,

Rx Sensitivity -100dBm (1 Mbps)

• Maximum Distance (ft): 600 (10BaseT Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Duplex Setting)

• RJ45 connector

• Maximum Distance (ft):

600 (10BaseT Duplex Setting) 300 (100BaseT Duplex Setting)

• RJ45 connector

DQPSK @ 2 Mbps, CCK @ 5.5 and 11 Mbps OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 6

-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)

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Table 5 Interfaces (continued)

Specification Value

Rx Saturation Maximum Power at Antenna

Port

802.11a Wireless Interface

Standard IEEE 802.11a Wi-Fi Frequency Range Model 5320-0000: 5470 - 5725 MHz ISM band (EU)

Modulation OFDM @ 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 6 Rx Sensitivity -94dBm (6 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)

Model 5320-1000: 5725 - 5850 MHz ISM band (FCC)

-93dBm (9 Mbps)

-92dBm (12 Mbps)

-89dBm (18 Mbps)

-86dBm (24 Mbps)

-83dBm (36 Mbps)

-78dBm (48 Mbps)

-76dBm (54 Mbps)

Rx Saturation Maximum Power at Antenna

Port

-30dBm (6 Mbps)

-30dBm (9 Mbps)

-30dBm (12 Mbps)

-30dBm (18 Mbps)

-30dBm (24 Mbps)

-35dBm (36 Mbps)

-35dBm (48 Mbps)

-35dBm (54 Mbps)

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Table 5 Interfaces (continued)

Specification Value Antennas

Antennas External Antenna Diversity 802.11b/g: Transmit/Receive

802.11a: No diversity

Impedance 50 ohms VSWR 1.5 : 1 Connectors (two) N (female) Indicator - Status Lamp Red/Green

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Table 6 Power Options / Consumption

Voltage Maximum Power Output

12Vdc 24Vdc 48Vdc

30W 30W 30W

Specification Value

Antenna protection <= 0.5μJ for 3kA @ 8/20μS Waveform

EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity

Data Port Protection EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity

EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity

AC Power

Single Phase VAC 100-480 VAC 50/60 Hz; 23W/60W

IEEE/ANSI C62.41 CAT C Power Source IEC Category IV Power Source

AC Input Protection EEE/ANSI C62.41 Category C 10kA @8/20uS Waveform; 36kA per

phase L-L, L-N, L-PE EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD Immunity EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity EN61000-4-4 Level 4 EFT Immunity Integrated Branch Circuit Protection Class CC-Fuse: Littlefuse KLDR TimeDelay 20A

Integrated Branch Circuit Protection

Class CC-Fuse: Littlefuse KLDR Time-Delay 20A

Table 7 Power Over Ethernet - Power Sourcing

Specification Value

LAN and/or Management Port + on pins 4,5; - on pins 7,8 DC Output Voltages 0 (Off), 12, 24, 48 Vdc Output Power Total power on LAN and/or Management ports:

Over-Current Protection Hi Cup mode Over-Voltage Protection 90Vdc surge Output Isolation 1500Vdc

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Table 8 Certifications, Other

Regulatory Domain Specification

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 EN61000-4-2 Level 4 ESD 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 Industry Canada RSS210

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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 51  “Public Safety Product Antennas” on page 53

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High Power Product Antennas

Note

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.

CANADA ONLY: This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 9, and having a maximum gain of 12dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 12dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

High Power Product Antennas

Table 9 802.11b/g Antenna Configurations

Measured

Mode

Antenna Ordering Number

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 b 28.6 0 36.0

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 g 28.6 0 36.0

10.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN100022 b 26.0 3 36.0

10.0dBi omni, external bracket mounted

12.0dBi sector, external bracket mounted

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

AN100022 g 26.0 3 36.0

AN120044 b 24.0 5 36.0

AN120044 g 24.0 5 36.0

(b or g)

Cond. Avg.

Power (dBm)

Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

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High Power Product Antennas

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

Part

Description

9.1dBi omni, unit mounted, point-tomultipoint operation

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

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

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

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

Number

AN091058 24 0 33

AN170058 24 0 41

AN170058 19 5 36

AN190058 24 0 43

Measured Cond.

Avg. Power

(dBm)

Tx Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

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.

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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, 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

Standard Power Product Antennas

Measured

Mode

Antenna Ordering Number

6.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN060077 b 13.6 4 19.6

6.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN060077 g 13.0 4 19.0

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 b 11.4 6 18.8

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 g 11.6 5 19.0

10.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN100022 b 9.2 8 19.2

10.0dBi omni, external bracket mounted

12.0dBi sector, external bracket mounted

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

AN100022 g 9.1 8 19.1

AN120044 b 7.3 10 19.3

AN120044 g 7.2 9 19.2

(b or g)

Cond. Avg.

Power (dBm)

Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP

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Standard Power Product Antennas

Note

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

Part

Description

9dBi omni, unit mounted AN091058 19.3 2 28.4

17dBi 90° sector, external bracket mounted

19dBi patch antenna, external bracket mounted

Luxembourg does not permit point-to-point installations in the 802.11a band (5.470-5.725 GHz).

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

Number

AN170054 12.0 10 29.0

AN190054 9.8 12 28.8

Measured Cond.

Avg. Power

(dBm)

Tx Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP

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Public Safety Product Antennas

Note

U.S. and Canada

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

 95321000-Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for FCC public safety markets (802.11b/g and

802.11a, 4.9 GHz)

 95321100-Dual mode outdoor Tropos router for FCC public safety markets (802.11b/g and

802.11a, 4.9 GHz), with battery backup

Certifications:

 USA: PJ9-BF4P9  Canada: 4751A-BF4P9

Operation in the 4.9 GHz band requires an FCC license. The following eligibility rules are specifi ed in Part 90.1203 of the FCC rules:

• Entities providing public safety services as defined under section 90.523 are eligible to hold an FCC license for systems operating in the 4940-4990 MHz band. All of the requirements and conditions set forth in that section also govern authorizations in the 4940-4990 MHz band.

• 4.9 GHz band licensees may enter into sharing agreements or other arrangements for use of the spectrum with entities that do not meet these eligibility requirements. However, all applications in the band are limited to operations in support of public safety

Public Safety Product Antennas

Table 13 lists antenna configurations for the 802.11b/g antennas, and Table 14 lists antenna

configurations for the 802.11a antennas.

CANADA ONLY: This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Table 13, and having a maximum gain of 12dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 12dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

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Public Safety Product Antennas

Table 13 802.11b/g Antenna Configurations for Public Safety Applications

Measured

Ordering

Antenna

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 b 28.6 0 36.0

7.4dBi omni, unit mounted AN074077 g 28.6 0 36.0

10.0dBi omni, unit mounted AN100022 b 26.0 3 36.0

10.0dBi omni, external bracket mounted

12.0dBi sector, external bracket mounted

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

Number

AN100022 g 26.0 3 36.0

AN120044 b 24.0 5 36.0

AN120044 g 24.0 5 36.0

Mode

(b or g)

Conducted.

Power (dBm)

Tx Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

Table 14 802.11a Antenna Configurations for Public Safety Applications

Antenna

Ordering

Number

Channel

Bandwidth /

Operating

Frequency (MHz)

Measured

Conducted

Power (dBm)

Attenuation

Software

Setting (dB)

Approximate

EIRP (dBm)

9.0dBi omni, unit mounted

AN090049 20

4950 - 4980

AN090049 10

4945 - 4985

AN090049 5

4945 - 4985

20.0 0 29.0

17.0 3 26.0

14.0 6 23.0

Attenuation with Antennas

802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz:

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

802.11a, 4.9 GHz:

Attenuation setting = Antenna gain (dBi) - 9.0 dBi -Cable loss

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5 Antenna Specifications and

Patterns

Table 15 provides antenna specifications and patterns for the Tropos-supplied antennas.

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns

Part Number Specifications Pattern

AN060077 One outdoor 6.0dBi

omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector

• 2400-2485 MHz

• 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

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN074077

AN074088

One outdoor 7.4dBi omni unit-mounted antenna;

N connector

• 2400-2485 MHz

• Length: 19 in (48.3 cm)

• Weight: 4.7 oz (.133 kg)

• Color: White

• Measured peak gain:

7.1dBi

• Connector type: N male

One outdoor 7.4dBi omni mast-mounted antenna;

N connector; bracketry

• 2400-2485 MHz

• Length: 19 in (48.3 cm)

• Weight: 4.7 oz (.133 kg)

• Color: White

• Measured peak gain:

7.1dBi

• Connector type: N male

Elevation

Azimuth

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN100022 One outdoor 9.9dBi omni

mast-mounted antenna; N connector; bracketry

• 2400-2485 MHz

• Length: 45 in (114.3 cm)

• Weight: 20 oz (.57 kg)

• Color: White

• Measure peak gain: 9.9dBi

• Connector type: N female

Elevation

Azimuth

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN120022 One outdoor 12.0dBi 90°

sector antenna; N connector; bracketry

• 2400-2485 MHz

• Length: 34 in (86.4 cm)

• Width: 3 in (7.6 cm)

• Depth: 1.2 in (3.0cm)

• Weight: 25.6 oz (.73 kg)

• Color: Gray

• Measured peak gain:

12.0dBi

• Connector type: N female

Elevation

Azimuth

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN091058 Outdoor 9.1dBi omni

antenna; N connector

• 5725-5850 MHz

• 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

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN170058 Outdoor 17.0dBi 90° sector

antenna; N connector, bracketry

• 5725-5850 MHz

• 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

• Measured peak gain: 15.3

dBi

• Connector Type: N Female

Elevation

Azimuth

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN190058 Outdoor 19.0dBi 16° patch

antenna; N connector, bracketry

• 5725-5850 MHz

• 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

• Measured peak gain: 17.3

dBi

• Connector Type: N Female

Elevation

Azimuth

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN170054 One outdoor 17.0dBi 90°

sector antenna; N connector; bracketry

• 5470-5725 MHz

• 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

• Measured peak gain:

• Connector Type: N Female

Horizontal

Vertical

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Table 15 Antenna Specifications and Patterns (continued)

AN190054 One outdoor 19.0dBi 16°

patch antenna; N connector; bracketry

• 5470-5725 MHz

• 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

• Measured peak gain:

• Connector Type: N Female

Horizontal

Vertical

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6 Installation Accessories

This chapter contains accessory ordering information:

 “Installation Accessories” on page 65  “Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers” on page 66

Table 16 Installation Accessories

Description Manufacturer Part Number Distributor Contact Information

Order Number

Outdoor CAT5 4-Pair Data Cable

Cable, CAT5, 8 Conductor, Harsh Environment

Self-Fusing EPR Tape 3M Scotch 23

ThreadLocker LocTite 242 0.5 ml (0.017oz)

3 pin AC Male Plug (cord end) 115 VAC 15A

3 pin AC Female Receptacle 115VAC 15A

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

Data Protection Device Polyphase IX-2H1DC48/W Electro-Comm www.electro-comm.com

Belden

Superior Essex BBDG Anixter www.anixter.com

Madison Cable 08KFK00013

LocTite 242 McMaster Carr www.mcmaster.com 91458A24

Leviton 14W47-B Alameda Electric

Leviton 15W47 Alameda Electric

Remke 50982 DSC Technical Sales www.dsctechnicalsales.com

7929A

7921A

(recommended)

Rubber Splicing Tape

Anixter

Tyco www.xgsgroup.com

McMaster Carr

Alameda Electric Distributors

Distributors

www.anixter.com

www.mcmaster.com

www.alamedaelectric.com

7682A65

Hyperlink HGLN-CAT5-1 www.hyperlinktech.com

Yellow 3-Pin Mini-Link AC Plug Female Pig Tail Unterminated 12 ft.

McMaster-Carr 321K16 www.mcmastercarr.com

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Table 16 Installation Accessories

Description Manufacturer Part Number Distributor Contact Information

Anti-seize lubricant Loctite 37230 McMaster Carr www.mcmaster.com

Order Number

Universal remote control Universal

Remote

Table 17 Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers

Part Number Description

AN060077 One outdoor 6.0dBi omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector AN074077 One outdoor 7.4dBi omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector AN074088 One outdoor 7.4dBi omni mast-mounted antenna; N connector; bracketry AN100022 One outdoor 9.9dBi omni mast-mounted antenna; N connector; mounti ng bracketry,

sealing materials

AN120022 One outdoor 12.0dBi 90° sector antenna; N connector with pole-mount bracketry , sealing

materials (RF cable not included)

AN091058 One outdoor 9dBi omni unit-mounted antenna; N connector. For standard and high

power products

AN170054 One outdoor 17dBi 90° sector antenna, 5470-5725 MHz; N connector with pole mounting

bracketry, sealing materials. RF cable not included. For standard power products

AN170058 One outdoor 17dBi 90° sector antenna, 5725-5850 MHz; N connector with pole mounting

bracketry, sealing materials. RF cable not included. For high power products

MX-500 www.universalremote.com

AN190054 19dBi patch antenna, 5470-5725 MHz, external bracket mounted. For standard power

products

AN190058 19dBi patch antenna, 5725-5850 MHz, external bracket mounted. For high power

products RC003400 3' N (male) to N (male) cable - LMR 400 DB RC006400 6' N (male) to N (male) cable - LMR 400 DB RC005000 50 ohm terminator - N (male); Sealing Materials RC008000 Sealing Kit - Loctite242, EPR Rubber Splicing Tape RC008100 N connector cover/cap, outdoor, water tight RC009000 N adapter for 7.4dBi Mast-mounted antenna to N (male) cable SA006801 Indoor Cat 5 data cable surge protector SA006802 Indoor Cat5 data cable surge protector for shielded cable

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Table 17 Tropos Antennas, Cables, and Related Ordering Numbers

Part Number Description

PT021004 Tropos 5320 input power cable - photo-electric cell adaptor; 2-wire; 4 ft. PT021020 Tropos 5320 input power cable - photo-electric cell adaptor; 2-wire; 20 ft. PT031006 Tropos 5320 input power cable - watertight plug; 3-wire; 6 ft. PT031030 Tropos 5320 input power cable - watertight plug; 3-wire; 30 ft. PT032030 Tropos 5320 input power cable - pigtail, 3-wire, 30 ft., for EU markets EC003500 Tropos 5320 weathertight gateway connector kit EC003600 Tropos 5320 weathertight field-installable cable gland EC003704 Tropos 5320 weathertight RJ45 data cable, crossover, 4 ft (requires EC003500 gateway

connector kit) EC003708 Tropos 5320 weathertight RJ45 data cable, crossover, 8 ft (requires EC003500 gateway

connector kit) EC003811 Alvarion to Tropos Gateway Adapter Kit MB004300 Tropos 5320 unit-attached mounting pole for Canopy SM; bracket and cable MB006201 Tropos 5320 Paintable Bottom Shell Kit MB005300 Tropos 5320 Downward Facing Antenna Bracket

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7 AC Wiring Diagrams

This chapter contains wiring diagrams for AC power:

 “AC Wiring — Photoelectric Power Tap” on page 69  “AC Wiring Power Cable 120VAC, 15A Plug” on page 70

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Figure 26 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

North

L2 / N

Length: 4' or 20'

White

Black

Carol P-7K-123033 MSHA or equal

16/2 SOOW

1 - Green

2 - Black

3 - White

Power-Tap single phase; two wire service

Black

White

Protective Earth

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

Power-Tap single phase; two wire service

Black

Red

Protective Earth

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

Three phase; two wire service (Delta)

Black

White

Protective Earth

North

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

North

White

North

Black

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

White

North

Black

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

White

North

Black

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

Router

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

480Vac

Protective Earth

Black

Red

277Vac

North

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

(female)

North

White

Black

NEMA Photoelectric

Control / UL773

Power-Tap Adapter

(male)

Router

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Figure 27 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

L2/N

White

Protective Earth

Green or Green/Yellow

L1 Black

120Vac single phase; three wire service

Neutral

Protective Earth

Black

Green

Black

White

Green

White

Length: 3' to 30'

Green or Green/Yellow

White

Black

Black (L1)

White (N)

Green

Input Power

Cable

16/3 SOOW

3 2

Router

1 - Green 2 - Black 3 - White

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8 Wind Loading Considerations

Note

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHT O) 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.

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 16 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.

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9 Canopy Installation Instructions

The Tropos 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 28):

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 cov er on th e Canop y 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.

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Figure 28 Canopy Assembly

Canopy bracket

Screws

#6-32 x 1.5"

Lock

washers

4' weatherproof

cable

Screws

#6-32 x 1.5"

Canopy radio

subscriber

module

Alternate

radio

installation

Cable ties

Drip loop

Cable ties

Finished

Cable access

cover

installation

Drip loop

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4. Unscrew the 6 screws around the Tropos 5320 access cover (Figure 29). Replace the access

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

5. Connect cable to the LAN port inside the Tropos 5320 unit.

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Figure 29 Cable Connections

Watertight access cover

cable glands

Connector

access cover

Shield

termination

Tighten six screws to

fasten access cover

Cable from radio

Cable ties

LAN

port

Management

port

Cable terminated

with RJ45 jack

for port connection

Screw holes

for access cover

Drip loop

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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 28). Use

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

29). Refer to Tabl e 18 for canopy cable wiring information.

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Table 18 Canopy Cable Wiring

Tropos 5320

Canopy SM

(RJ45) Color

3 Orange 1 TXD+ 6 Orange-White 2 TXD1 Blue 3 RXD+ 7 Green 4 24Vdc+ 8 Green-White 5 24Vdc+ 2 Blue-White 6 RXD4 Brown 7 24Vdc_RTN 5 Brown-White 8 24Vdc_RTN

Shield Drain wire Shield Shield

MetroMesh

Router Signal

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10 Cable Termination Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare and terminate cables connected to the Tropos 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 30).

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 30 Cable Components

Conductive

contacts

Cable gland

Outer jacket

1/2 inch

5-1/2 inches

Armor or braided conductive shield

Outer jacket

Foil

conductive side out

Twis ted

pairs

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3. Run the stripped part of the cable through the cable gland (Figure 31). Make sure that the

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Accessory connector

access cover

Finished installation

Gland cover

then tightened

over cable

Cable gland

base tightened first

to cover

Weather-tight

grommet

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Category 5 cable

RJ45 port

RJ45 jack

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Brown

Orange/white

Orange

Green/white

Blue

Blue/white

Green

Brown/white

18765432

braided conductive shield of the cable makes contact with the conductive contacts of the cable gland (Figure 31).

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 31 Cable Gland Assembly

5. Apply a RJ45 modular jack and connect to the LAN or Management port. Figure 31 shows

the termination options, and Table 19 provides pin descriptio ns.

Figure 32 Cable Preparation and Termination

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Table 19 TIA/EIA 5688 Wiring - RJ-45 Pin Descriptions for Data Connection

Pin T/R Signal Color Description

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Abbreviations

The following acronyms are used in this document.

Table 20 Abbreviations

2P Two-Phase or Split Phase 2W Two-Wire 3W Three-Wire AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials AC Alternating Current ANSI American National Standards Institute AWG American Wire Gauge C Celsius CAT Category CCK Complementary Code Keying CE Conformite Europeene CFR Code of Federal Regulations CISPR International Special Committee on Radio Interference CSA Canadian S tandard Association dB Decibels dBi Decibels Relative to an Isotropic Radiator dBm Decibels Referred to 1 Milliwatt DBPSK Differential-Binary Phase-Shift Keying DC Direct Current

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Table 20 Abbreviations (continued)

DGT Directorate General of Telecommunications (Taiwan) DQPSK Differential-Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying DSSS Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum EFT Electrically Fast Transients EIRP Effective Isotropic Radiated Power EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN IEC standard ESD Electrostatic Discharge ETSI European Telecommunications S tandards Institute FCC Federal Communications Commission FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum HFC Hybrid Fiber Coax Hz Hertz IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP67 Ingre ss Protection Standard ISM Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical band ISTA International Safe Transit Association LAN Local Area Network Mbps Megabits Per Second MHz Megahertz MIL-STD Military Standard MPHPT Ministry of Public Management, Home Affairs, Posts and Telecommunications (Japan) MSO Multiple Servic e Op erator MTBF Mean Time Between Failure N Neutral NEC National Electrical Codes

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Table 20 Abbreviations (continued)

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing P Phase PE Protective Earth PoE Power over Ethernet RJ45 Registered Jack 45 RSS Received Signal Strength Rx Receive RXD Receive Data TUV Technical Inspection Association Tx Transmit TXD Transmit Data UL Underwriters Laboratories UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Voltage (Alternating Current) VCCI Voluntary Control Council for Interference (Japan) VDC Voltage (Direct Current) VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio WWatts

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Index

power source 6 wiring diagrams 68

American Association of State High-

way and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

antenna type and placement 5 antennas

approved configurations connecting 18 distances from people 5 external 19 omni-directional 5 options 5 waterproofing 20

attenuation 50

battery

backup

turning router off 34 battery backup vs. throughput chart 37 building materials 5

cable

gland

termination 77 canopy installation 72 canopy subscriber module and bracket

kit

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

category III AC power 27

power 24

connecting a data port 30 connecting data ports 32 connecting peripherals 35

data cables 31

attaching before mounting 7

data port

connecting

connection options 31 data protection device 23 data rate considerations 5 distance limits 4 diversity 5

external antennas 19

FCC antenna rules 2

grounding

connecting 23

data protection device 23

router 21

hardware reset 34 hose clamps 8

installation considerations

antenna options 5

site surveys 5 installation hardware and tools 4 installing Tropos router 1

LAN port 30 LED 34 location guidelines 5

management port 30 metal pole mounting 10 mounting

clearance

instructions 9

metal pole 10 orientation 7 poles greater than 8 inches diameter

strategies 7 streetlight 17 streetlight options 7 to wood, concrete, painted poles 9 tower 16 wood brace 14 wood pole 13

obstructions 5 omni-directional antenna 5

peripherals

connecting 35 physical environment 5 pole mounting 10 ports 30 power

categories 24

connecting 24

connecting category III AC power 27

connecting streetlight 28

consumption 39

output 35 power over Ethernet (PoE) 35 power sources

overview preparing for installation 2 product specifications 41

regulatory notices ii resetting the router 34 RJ45 Ethernet ports 30 RJ45 pin descriptions 79 RJ45 pin locations and descriptions 36 router

diagram

exploded view 3

resetting 34

safety

general considerations

information 37 site planning 4 site surveys 5

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specifications 41 streetlight

mounting instructions mounting options 7 power 28

sun shield 12

terminating cables 77 tools for installation 4 tower mounting 16

voltage 6

warnings, general vi waterproofing antenna connections 20 wind loading 71 wiring diagrams 68 wood brace mounting 14 wood pole mounting 13

Tropos 5320 MetroMesh Router Installation Guide

ABB BF4P9 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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

2 Power Consumption

3 Product Specifications

High Power Product Antennas

U.S. and Canada

Standard Power Product Antennas

Europe

Public Safety Product Antennas

U.S. and Canada

6 Installation Accessories

7 AC Wiring Diagrams

8 Wind Loading Considerations

9 Canopy Installation Instructions

10 Cable Termination Instructions

Index