RTS ROAMEO AP-1800 Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions

ROAMEO AP-1800

Access Point

RF (Radio Frequency) Considerations

When placing an access point, the antennas should be placed in such a way as to have great visibility over the area of desired coverage. This means mounting the access point to a high point, such as a ceiling or wall above most of

the clutter and trafc of an area. If the access point has to

be mounted in a tight space, keep the antennas at least 12 inches (30cm) from any metal.

Survey Implementation

Site Survey is a system feature used to plan and design the

ROAMEO system. It provides crucial information such as

wireless coverage and roaming coverage.

Using the Site Survey mode of the ROAMEO system, you

are able to nd access point coverage areas, even when

obstacles are encountered, such as metal walls, reinforced concrete, metal-coated glass, etc.

Mounting the Access Point

Reference View

There are four (4) recommended ways to mount the ROAMEO AP-1800 access point unit: ceiling or wallmounting, pole mounting, rail mounting, or as a free-standing installation (such as a table or shelf).

IMPORTANT: The mounting clamp kit is an optionally sold

item.

Antenna connection and placement

Antennas should be in the upright-most position for the best reception of signal. The antenna has a joint so you can adjust the angle, if needed.

To attach the antennas to the ROAMEO AP-1800, do the following:

1. Gently push the antenna into the antenna connector on the ROAMEO AP-1800. Take care to align the connector pin with the antenna pin hole.

2. Turn the antenna clockwise to tighten in place.

NOTE: For permanent antenna installation, it is

recommended to tighten the antennas so they cannot come loose from vibration or if bumped.

Hand-tighten the antenna, and then using needle-nose pliers, grasp the serrated metal collar of the antenna and tighten about 1/16th inch (1.6 mm) more in the clockwise direction. This tightens the connector to about 5 lbf-in (0.56 Nm), which is the

specication for a solid connection.

Rail-Mounted

Pole-Mounted

Ceiling or Wall-Mounted

Rotate the antenna clockwise to tighten

Rotate the antenna

counter-clockwise to loosen

Carefully align t

he antenna with

he antenna connector

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To adjust the antennas for the best signal reception when the access point is mounted horizontally, do the following:

• Carefully bend the antenna 90° at the antenna joint

until the antennas are aligned straight up or down.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

To wall mount the ROAMEO AP-1800 access point, do the following:

1. Using the access point as a template and a pencil, mark the four (4) hole locations on the wall or ceiling.

NOTE: It may be necessary to predrill the holes

or use screw anchors, depending on the material of the wall.

2. Align the AP-1800 in the position and placement desired.

3. Using a screw driver, drive the screws into the predened holes.

Pole Mounting

To pole mount the ROAMEO AP-1800 access point, do the following:

1. Align the mounting clamp in the Pole Use Clamp Position on the bottom of the AP-1800.

2. Using the supplied screws from the mounting kit, attach the mounting clamp to the AP-1800.

3. Fit the mounting clamp around the pole desired.

4. Once in position, use the adjustment knobs to tighten

the clamp around the pole.

Use the larger knob to tighten the clamp in place

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Rail Mounting

To rail mount the ROAMEO AP-1800 access point, do the following:

1. Align the mounting clamp in the Hand Rail Use Clamp Position on the bottom of the AP-1800.

2. Using the supplied screws from the clamp kit, attach the mounting clamp to the AP-1800.

3. Fit the mounting clamp around the rail you want to mount the unit to.

4. Once in position, use the larger adjustment knob to

tighten the clamp around the pole.

Free-Standing Installation

Setting the AP-1800 unit on a table or shelf is commonly referred to as free-standing installation. When using this type of mounting, it is important to remember to position the antennas perpendicurlar to the unit (antennas in the air) for the best signal reception.

Mounting

Surface

Materials Used Qty

Drywall

Drywall screws 4

Drywall anchors (as needed) 4