Firetide 7100-1 User Manual
Hardware Installation Guide
HotPort
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HotPort Series 7000
Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes
Manual Revision 1.01-DRAFT 2010-01-07
The contents of this Installation Guide are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the Firetide partners web site, partners.retide.com, for current versions.
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Firetide Limited End User Product Warranty
Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide hardware products
and Firetide antennas are warranted for one (1) year from the date of
purchase against defects in the build materials and workmanship. Firetide
does not warrant that the Products will meet any requirements or specications of any End User Customer. This warranty applies to the entire
Firetide product, including the AC power adapter.
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are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase against defects in the build materials and workmanship. Firetide also warrants that
the Software will materially conform to the documentation supplied by
Firetide with the Software. In the event that the Software fails to materially conform to the documentation and an authorized Firetide reseller is
notied in writing of such failure within the warranty period, Firetide or
its reseller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly correct
the nonconformity. Firetide does not warrant that the use of the Software
will be uninterrupted or error free.
The above warranties are void if the alleged defect cannot be veried by
Firetide or if, as determined by Firetide, the product failure was due to
tampering, abuse, misuse, accident, shipping, handling, or storage; or
if the product has been installed, used, or maintained in a manner not
described in the product user manual; or if the product has been altered
in any way; or if product serialization has been altered. Any attempt to
disassemble or repair the product by anyone other than Firetide immediately voids this warranty.
This warranty applies only to the original End User purchaser of the product and may not be transferred to any other individual or entity.
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In the event that a product fails to meet this warranty and Firetide’s
authorized reseller is notied in writing of such failure within the warranty period, Firetide shall, at its own discretion, either repair the product or replace it with the same or a functionally-equivalent product free
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Safety Instructions
The HotPort outdoor wireless mesh node must be installed by a qualied professional such as a licensed electrician. Failure to install this
equipment properly may result in equipment damage and personal
injury or death.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated dangerous voltage that may be
of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of lethal
electric shock to persons.
Copyright Notice: ©2003-2010 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks: Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
HotPort node. Failing to comply with this instruction
may result in electrical shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating, maintaining and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the
HotPort node. Failing to comply with this instruction
may result in a hazard.
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Contents
HotPort Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Planning Your Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Indoor Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Positioning Indoor Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Outdoor Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing Earth Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Antenna Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting Outdoor Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the Universal Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Mounting Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Appendix A - Contacting Firetide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Appendix B - Connector Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
HotPort Outdoor Node AC Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
HotPort Outdoor Node DC Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Custom Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix C - Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Common Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wireless Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Series 7200 Outdoor Unit Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Series 7100 Indoor Unit Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Appendix D - Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Canadian Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
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Caution! Risk of electric shock!
POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL
Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible contact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy
wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People
may be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part
of the equipment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there
is NO possibility that equipment or personnel can come in contact
directly or indirectly with power lines.
ASSUME ALL OVERHEAD LINES ARE POWER LINES
The horizontal distance from a tower, pole or antenna to the nearest power line should be at least twice the total length of the
pole/antenna combination. This will ensure that the pole will not
contact power if it falls either during or after installation.
SURVEYING THE SITE
Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and anticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without checking it out for yourself! Don’t take shortcuts!
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT
HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND
• Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple installation.
• Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an
accident happens.
• Don’t attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will
you be more careless, but your primary diagnostic tool -
deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity.
• Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety
equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good repair.
• If a tower or pole begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it.
Stand back and let it fall.
• If anything such as a wire or pole does come in contact with a
power line, DON’T TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead,
save your life by calling the power company.
• Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
• MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED, AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE
LIGHTNING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent re damage or
human injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPort
outdoor node has built-in lightning protection. Be sure that
any other equipment connected to the HotPort node also has
the same level of protection.
• The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected directly to the building protective ground or to one or more
approved grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resistant connectors.
• Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES:
• DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
• Use a non-conductive dry board, stick, or rope to push or drag
them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
• Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer
CPR if you are certied.
• Immediately have someone call for medical help.
Do not open the cover
• Dangerous voltages inside.
• No serviceable parts inside.
• Refer to qualied service personnel.
• Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing.
• Unit has tamper-evident labeling that indicates when the cover has been removed.
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HotPort Node Installation
This hardware installation guide describes how to install the HotPort node safely. The HotPort is intended to be installed by trained
professionals. Be sure to read and understand all installation and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation.
Table 1. Summary of HotPort Series 7000 Mesh Nodes
Model Use No. of Radios
7100 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1 or 2
7200 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1 or 2
This guide covers both dual-radio and single radio models. The only difference between dual-radio models and single-radio models is
the second radio. Single radio models will identify themselves in software as 7101 or 7201; dual radio models will identify themselves
as 7102 or 7202.
Package Contents
The HotPort node package contains the following items. If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide reseller.
HotPort 7100 Indoor Mesh Node
• HotPort node in plenum-rated enclosure.
Antennas
• Six detachable 2.4 GHz 5 dBi omnidirectional antennas.
• Six detachable 5 GHz 5 dBi omnidirectional antennas.
• These are the only antennas approved for use with the 7100 in
the 2.4, 4.9, and 5 GHz bands..
Power
• External power module with NEMA5-15 (US) to IEC-320 cord.
Other IEC cords are available separately.
Documentation
• HotPort 7100 Quick Install Guide.
• Warranty and registration card.
Compact Disk (CD)
• HotView Pro software.
• HotView Pro Reference Guide.
• HotPort 7000 Hardware Installation Guide
• Warranty/Registration Card.
• EULA.
HotPort 7200 Outdoor Mesh Node
• HotPort node in NEMA-4X enclosure with weatherproof caps.
• Six N to reverse-polarity SMA adapters.
• Mounting bracket for pole and wall mounting. Designed to t
37 mm to 50 mm (1.5 in to 2.0 in) poles.
Mounting Kit
• U-Bolts, M6x1.0-80mm, with at washers, split washers, nuts.
• Claw-tooth pole grippers.
• M6x1.0-40mm hex bolt.
• M6x1.0-20mm hex bolt.
• Hex-head socket wrench.
Antennas
• Six detachable 2.4 GHz indoor omnidirectional antennas.
• Six detachable 5 GHz indoor omnidirectional antennas.
Power
• AC power cord with NEMA 5-15 (US) plug. Other IEC cords are
available separately.
Documentation
• HotPort 7200 Quick Install Guide.
• Warranty and registration card.
Compact Disk (CD)
• HotView Pro software.
• HotView Pro Reference Guide.
• HotPort Series 7000 Hardware Installation Guide.
• Warranty/Registration Card.
• EULA.
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