Ubiquiti NBE-5AC-16 Data sheet

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High-Performance airMAX® ac Bridge

Models: NBE-5AC-16, NBE-5AC-19

Uniform Beamwidth Maximizes Noise Immunity

Innovative Mechanical Design

High-Speed Processor for Superior Performance

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Overview

Ubiquiti Networks launches the
latest generation of airMAX® CPE
(Customer Premises Equipment), the

NanoBeam®ac.

Improved Noise Immunity

The NanoBeam ac directs RF energy in

a tighter beamwidth. With the focus

in one direction, the NanoBeam ac

blocks or spatially lters out noise,
so noise immunity is improved. This

feature is especially important in an
area crowded with other RF signals of

the same or similar frequency.

Integrated Design

The radio and antenna are combined

to create a more efcient and compact
CPE. The NanoBeam ac gets maximum
gain out of the smallest footprint.

Providing high performance and
an innovative form factor, the

NanoBeamac is versatile and
cost‑effective to deploy.

Application Examples

PtMP Client Links

The NanoBeam ac used as a CPE device for each client in an airMAX PtMP network.

Wireless Client

PtP Link

Software

Sporting an all-new design for
improved usability, airOS® v7 is the
revolutionary operating system for

Ubiquiti® airMAX ac products.

Powerful Wireless Features

• airMAX ac Protocol Support

• Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP)

Link Mode

• Selectable Channel Width

• PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz

• PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz

• Automatic Channel Selection

• Transmit Power Control:

Automatic/Manual

• Automatic Distance Selection

(ACK Timing)

• Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements

• Dynamic Conguration Changes

• Instant Input Validation

• HTML5 Technology

• Optimization for Mobile Devices

• Detailed Device Statistics

• Diagnostic Tools, including Ethernet

Cabling Test, RF Diagnostics, and
airView® Spectrum Analyzer

The NanoBeam ac as a powerful

wirelessclient.

Use a NanoBeam ac on each side of a

PtPlink.

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Advanced RF Analytics

airMAX ac devices feature a
multi-radio architecture to power a

revolutionary RF analytics engine.

An independent processor on the
PCBA powers a second, dedicated
radio, which persistently analyzes
the full 5 GHz spectrum and every
received symbol to provide you with
the most advanced RF analytics in the

industry.

Data from the spectrum analysis
and RF performance monitoring is
displayed on the Main tab and airView

Spectrum Analyzer.

Real-Time Reporting

The Main tab displays the following RF
information:

• Persistent RF Error Vector

Magnitude (EVM) constellation
diagrams

• Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise

Ratio (CINR) histograms

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) time

series plots

Multi-Radio Architecture

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Constellation Diagrams and CINR Histograms

Spectral Analysis

airView allows you to identify noise
signatures and plan your networks to

minimize noise interference. airView

performs the following functions:

• Constantly monitors environmental

noise

• Collects energy data points in

real-time spectral views

• Helps optimize channel selection,

network design, and wireless
performance

airView runs in the background
without disabling the wireless link, so

there is no disruption to the network.

In airView, there are three spectral
views, each of which represents

different data.

• Waterfall Aggregate energy

collected for each frequency

• Waveform Aggregate energy

collected

• Ambient Noise Level Background

noise energy shown as a function of
frequency

Available with a rmware upgrade to
airOS v7.1, airView provides powerful

spectrum analyzer functionality,
eliminating the need to rent or
purchase additional equipment for

conducting site surveys.

SNR Time Series Plots

Dedicated Spectral Analysis

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0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Mbps

Packet Prioritization

Technology

Unlike standard Wi‑Fi protocol,

Ubiquiti’s Time Division Multiple
Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol
allows each client to send and receive
data using pre-designated time
slots scheduled by an intelligent AP

controller.

airMAX ac TDMA Technology

Timeline

This time slot method eliminates
hidden node collisions and maximizes

airtime efciency, so airMAX

technology provides performance
improvements in latency, noise
immunity, scalability, and throughput
compared to other outdoor systems in

its class.

Intelligent QoS Priority assigned to

voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability High capacity and

scalability.

Long Distance Capable of

high‑speed, carrier‑class links.

Superior Performance

The next‑generation airMAXac

technology boosts the advantages of

our proprietary TDMA protocol.

Ubiquiti’s airMAX engine with custom
IC dramatically improves TDMA

latency and network scalability. The

custom silicon provides hardware
acceleration capabilities to the airMAX
scheduler, to support the high data
rates and dense modulation used in

airMAX ac technology.

Time Slot 1

Time Slots

Time Slot 2

Time Slot 3

Time Slot 4

Data

VOIP

VOIP

VOIP

Up to 100 airMAX ac stations can be connected to an airMAX ac Sector;

fourairMAX ac stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

airMAX Network Scalability

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Throughput Breakthrough

Superior Throughput Performance

airMAX ac supports high data rates,
which require dense modulation:

256QAM – a signicant increase from

150+ Mbps

64QAM, which is used in airMAX.

150+ Mbps

With their use of proprietary
airMAXac technology, airMAX ac

450+ Mbps

products supports up to 450+Mbps

real TCP/IP throughput – up to triple
the throughput of standard airMAX

products.

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Hardware Overview

Innovative Mechanical Design

• Efcient Footprint The radio and antenna are combined

into a single body that takes up minimal space.

• Aesthetics The NanoBeam ac is small enough to blend

discreetly into the background at a customer's location.

• Versatile Mounting The NanoBeam ac can be mounted

in almost any position needed for line of sight.

LEDs

Ease of Installation

• Quick Installation No fasteners are required for

pole-mounting, and a single wall fastener (not included) is

required for wall‑mounting.

• Convenient Alignment The NanoBeam ac pivots on its

ball joint for easy aiming.

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Reset Button

Port Cover

Ethernet Port

NBE-5AC-19

Lock Ring

Ball Joint Mount

NBE-5AC-19 with Mounting Hardware

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Models

Model Frequency Gain

NBE-5AC-16 5 GHz 16 dBi

Model Frequency Gain

NBE-5AC-19 5 GHz 19 dBi

IsoBeam Accessory

Model NBE-5AC-16 NBE-5AC-19

ISO-BEAM-16

ISO-BEAM-19

An RF isolator shield is available as an optional accessory to

enhance signal isolation.

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Installation Using the IsoBeam

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Mounting Accessories

Model NBE-5AC-16 NBE-5AC-19

NBE‑WMK

A wall mount kit is available as an optional accessory to enhance

stability for wall‑mounting.

Installation Using the NanoBeam Wall Mount Kit

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Model NBE-5AC-16 NBE-5AC-19

NBE‑16‑WM

NBE‑19‑WM

A suction cup mount is available as an optional accessory to

mount the NanoBeam on a window.

Installation Using the NanoBeam Window Mount

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Specications

NBE-5AC-16

Dimensions 140 x 140 x 54 mm (5.51 x 5.51 x 2.13")

Weight 0.320 kg (0.71 lb)

Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE

Max. Power Consumption 6W

Operating Frequency Worldwide USA: U-NII-1 USA: U-NII-2A USA: U-NII-2C USA: U-NII-3

5150 - 5875 MHz 5150 - 5250 MHz* 5250 - 5350 MHz* 5470 - 5725 MHz* 5725 - 5850 MHz*

Gain 16 dBi

Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port

Processor Specs Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz

Memory 128 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash

LEDs (1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN

Signal Strength LEDs Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels

Max. VSWR 1.5:1

Channel Sizes PtP Mode PtMP Mode

10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz 10/20/30/40 MHz

Polarization Dual Linear

Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic

Mounting Pole‑Mount (Kit Included), Wall‑Mount

Wind Loading 21.4 N @ 200 km/h (4.8 lbf @ 125 mph)

Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)

ESD/EMP Protection Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV

Operating Temperature -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F)

Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing

Wireless Approvals FCC, IC, CE

RoHS Compliance Yes

Salt Fog Test IEC 68‑2‑11 (ASTM B117), Equivalent: MIL‑STD‑810 G Method 509.5

Vibration Test IEC 68-2-6

Temperature Shock Test IEC 68-2-14

UV Test IEC 68-2-5 at 40° C (104° F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4

Wind‑Driven Rain Test ETS 300 019‑1‑4, Equivalent: MIL‑STD‑810 G Method 506.5

NBE-5AC-16 Output Power: 26 dBm

TX Power Specications RX Power Specications

Modulation Data Rate Avg. TX Tolerance Modulation Data Rate Sensitivity Tolerance

airMAX ac

1x BPSK (½)

2x QPSK (½) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (½) -95 dBm ± 2 dB

2x QPSK (¾) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (¾) -92 dBm ± 2 dB

4x 16QAM (½) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (½) -90 dBm ± 2 dB

4x 16QAM (¾) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (¾) -86 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (2/3) -83 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (¾) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (¾) -77 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (5/6) 24 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (5/6) -74 dBm ± 2 dB

8x 256QAM (¾) 22 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (¾) -69 dBm ± 2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6) 22 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (5/6) -65 dBm ± 2 dB

26 dBm

± 2 dB

1x BPSK (½)

airMAX ac

-96 dBm

± 2 dB

* Some frequencies may require activation; visit: https://www.ubnt.com/fcclabelrequest

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Vertical Azimuth Vertical Elevation

Horizontal Azimuth Horizontal Elevation

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Return Loss

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Specications

NBE-5AC-19

Dimensions 189 x 189 x 125 mm (7.44 x 7.44 x 4.92")

Weight 0.530 kg (1.17 lb)

Power Supply 24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE

Max. Power Consumption 8W

Operating Frequency Worldwide USA: U-NII-1 USA: U-NII-2A USA: U-NII-2C USA: U-NII-3

5150 - 5875 MHz 5150 - 5250 MHz* 5250 - 5350 MHz* 5470 - 5725 MHz* 5725 - 5850 MHz*

Gain 19 dBi

Networking Interface (1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port

Processor Specs Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz

Memory 128 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash

LEDs (1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN

Signal Strength LEDs Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels

Max. VSWR 1.5:1

Channel Sizes PtP Mode PtMP Mode

10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz 10/20/30/40 MHz

Polarization Dual Linear

Enclosure Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic

Mounting Pole‑Mount (Kit Included), Wall‑Mount

Wind Loading 45.4 N @ 200 km/h (10.2 lbf @ 125 mph)

Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)

ESD/EMP Protection Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV

Operating Temperature -40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F)

Operating Humidity 5 to 95% Noncondensing

Wireless Approvals FCC, IC, CE

RoHS Compliance Yes

Salt Fog Test IEC 68‑2‑11 (ASTM B117), Equivalent: MIL‑STD‑810 G Method 509.5

Vibration Test IEC 68-2-6

Temperature Shock Test IEC 68-2-14

UV Test IEC 68-2-5 at 40° C (104° F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4

Wind‑Driven Rain Test ETS 300 019‑1‑4, Equivalent: MIL‑STD‑810 G Method 506.5

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NBE-5AC-19 Output Power: 26 dBm

TX Power Specications RX Power Specications

Modulation Data Rate Avg. TX Tolerance Modulation Data Rate Sensitivity Tolerance

airMAX ac

1x BPSK (½)

2x QPSK (½) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (½) -95 dBm ± 2 dB

2x QPSK (¾) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 2x QPSK (¾) -92 dBm ± 2 dB

4x 16QAM (½) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (½) -90 dBm ± 2 dB

4x 16QAM (¾) 26 dBm ± 2 dB 4x 16QAM (¾) -86 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (2/3) -83 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (¾) 25 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (¾) -77 dBm ± 2 dB

6x 64QAM (5/6) 24 dBm ± 2 dB 6x 64QAM (5/6) -74 dBm ± 2 dB

8x 256QAM (¾) 22 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (¾) -69 dBm ± 2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6) 22 dBm ± 2 dB 8x 256QAM (5/6) -65 dBm ± 2 dB

26 dBm

± 2 dB

1x BPSK (½)

airMAX ac

-96 dBm

± 2 dB

* Some frequencies may require activation; visit: https://www.ubnt.com/fcclabelrequest

Vertical Azimuth Vertical Elevation

Horizontal Azimuth Horizontal Elevation

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Return Loss

Specications are subject to change. Ubiquiti products are sold with a limited warranty described at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty
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