Ubiquiti AF-5G30-S45 operation manual

5 GHz, 30 dBi Slant 45
Antenna for airFiber

Model: AF-5G30-S45

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® 5GHz,
30dBi Slant 45 Polarity Antenna for airFiber®. This Quick Start
Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the
antenna. This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty
terms and is for use with the antenna modelAF‑5G30‑S45.

Package Contents

Dish Antenna Mounting

Upper Pole

Bracket

Hex Head Bolts

(M8, Qty. 5)

M10x100 Bolts

(Qty. 2)

TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet
cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable
is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Bracket

Support Arm Brace Screws

Lock Washers

(M8, Qty. 5)

Serrated
Flange Nuts
(M10, Qty. 2)

Antenna Feed Lower Pole

Flat Washers

(M8, Qty. 5)

M8x150 Carriage

Bolts (Qty. 4)

(M6, Qty. 4)

Stabilizer Brackets

Pole Clamps

(Qty. 2)

Bracket

Protective

Shroud

(Qty. 2)

Quick Start

5 GHz, 30 dBi Slant 45

®

Antenna for airFiber

Model: AF-5G30-S45

Guide

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Installation Requirements

• airFiber AF‑5X radio (sold separately)

• Phillips screwdriver

• 13 mm wrench

• Wrench or channel lock pliers with 63.5 mm (2.5") capacity

• Mounting point:

• At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure

• For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of

the tower

• Shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling should be used for

all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded
through the AC ground of the PoE.

Hardware Overview

Protective Shroud

Pole Clamp

Elevation Rod

Mounting Bracket

Pole Clamp

Stabilizer Brackets

Complete Installation – Back View

Installation

Important: Handle the Dish Reflector with care.

Deformations in its shape may reduce the antenna's

effectiveness.

1. Line up the alignment tabs of the Mounting Bracket with
the alignment slots of the Dish Reflector. Insert the tabs and
rotate the Mounting Bracket until they lock intoplace.

Note: Ensure that the antenna feed slot of the

Mounting Bracket lines up with the antenna feed slot
of the Dish Reflector, as shown below:

2. The Dish Reflector and Antenna Feed are keyed so the
Antenna Feed can only be installed in a single orientation.
Follow these steps:

a. Remove the knob from the Antenna Feed.
b. Line up the alignment pins of the Antenna Feed with

the alignment holes of the Dish Reflector and Mounting
Bracket.

Note: Ensure that the straight edge of the

Antenna Feed end (shown below) and arrow on
the Antenna Feed cap are pointing straight up.

c. Insert the Antenna Feed.

3. To secure the Antenna Feed to the Dish Reflector:
a. Replace the knob and tighten it by hand until the knob

touches the surface of the Mounting Bracket.

b. Use a wrench or channel lock pliers to tighten the knob

an additional ¼ turn. Do NOT over‑tighten the knob.

Note: Ensure that the Antenna Feed is securely

attached by the knob.

Important: Do NOT handle the antenna by the Antenna

Feed once the feed is attached.

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4. Attach the airFiber radio to the Mounting Bracket.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the airFiber

radio with the airFiber radio mount.

b. Slide the airFiber radio down to lock it into place.

5. Attach the other end of the RF Cables to the RF connectors
on the airFiber radio in this combination: +45° to Chain0
and -45° to Chain 1. Then slide the jackets over the RF
connectors to protect them.

6. Attach the external GPS antenna (included with the airFiber
radio) to the RF connector labeled GPS on the airFiber
radio. Slide the jacket over the RF connector to protect it.
Then place the magnetic external GPS antenna on the Dish
Reflector (this is temporary; you will mount the external
GPS antenna last).

7. Attach the Protective Shroud.
a. Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud with the

notch on the Dish Antenna.

b. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place.