UNICOM Firetide AO-024-MIMO-8, Firetide 4000-1111, Firetide AO-050-MIMO-9, Firetide AO-050-N, Firetide AOI-245-MIMO-25 User Manual
Antenna & Accessory Guide
For HotPort Mesh Nodes and
HotPoint Access Points
Version 4.0 October 2014
The contents of this manual are subject to change without
notice. Please refer to the Firetide website, www.firetide.com, for
current information.
© 2014 Firetide, Inc. - A Divion of UNICOM Global
HotPort, HotPoint, HotClient, HotView, HotView Pro,
MeshBridge, and AutoMesh are registered trademarks of Firetide,
Inc. - A Divion of UNICOM Global. All rights reserved.
Antenna Selection Guide
Firetide offers the following tested and approved antennas. It is the user’s responsibility to insure compliance with all applicable
laws in the country of operation. Note that some high gain antennas may exceed EIRP limits in some countries. Indoor
antennas have RP-SMA connectors, compatible with Firetide HotPort indoor mesh nodes and HotPoint indoor access points.
The outdoor antennas have N connectors.
Band Omni Panel Sector
Model Gain Page Model Gain Page Model Gain Page
Staging ships w product 3 dBi 6
8
10
11
10
AP20-050-MIMO-19
12
14
AP10-050-MIMO-23
AP5-050-MIMO-28 28 dBi
AP-050-N
23 dBi
19 dBi
23 dBi
16
18
20
21
AS-050-N
AS90-050-MIMO-16T
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
AO-024-MIMO-8 9 dBi
AOI-245-MIMO-25 2.5 dBi
4000-1111
AOI-245-MIMO-25
AO-050-MIMO-9
AO-050-N 10 dBi
7.5 dBi
4.5 dBi
8 dBi
Firetide Connector Chart
Firetide Model Number Antenna Connector Type Firetide Model Number Antenna Connector Type
HotPort 5020-LNK
HotPoint 5100 Indoor AP RP-SMA HotPoint 5200 Outdoor AP N-female
HotPort 7010 Indoor Mesh Node RP-SMA HotPort 7020 Outdoor Mesh Node N-female
16 dBi
14 dBi
N-female
23
24
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Accessory Guide
Cable Assembly
CB-015-N Antenna Cable Assembly, 1.5 meter LMR-400 w/ Integrated lightning suppressor N-type
con-nector
CB-015-N-MIMO MIMO Antenna Cable Assembly for 5200 & 7020. 3 in 1 bundled 1.5 meter LMR-400 cables
w/ Integrated lightning suppressor N-type connector
CB-025-N-MIMO MIMO Antenna Cable Assembly for 5200 & 7020. 3 in 1 bundled 2.5 meter LMR-400 cables
w/ Integrated lightning suppressor N-type connector
CB-050-N
CB-C-015-N Antenna Cable Assembly, 1.5 meter LMR-400
CB-C-015-N-MIMO MIMO Antenna Cable Assembly for 5200 & 7020. 3 in 1 bundled 1.5 meter LMR-400 cables
CB-C-025-N-MIMO MIMO Antenna Cable Assembly for 5200 & 7020. 3 in 1 bundled 2.5 meter LMR-400 cables
CB-C-050-N Antenna Cable Assembly, 5 meter LMR-400
Power Source & Cables
PO-010-N 7000 series outdoor rated 10 meter North America AC power cable
PO-010-E 7000 series outdoor rated 10 meter EU and Korea AC power cable
PO-010-C
PO-010-U
7020-1001 6 pin Female DC power connector for HotPort 7000 series
7020-1002
SP-POE-1
Antenna Cable Assembly, 5 meter LMR-400 w/ Integrated lightning suppressor N-type
connector
7000 series outdoor rated 10 meter China, Australia and New Zealand AC power cable
7000 series outdoor rated 10 meter UK, Singapore AC power cable
RF Terminator - 50 ohms - N male
Indoor power injector for powering 5200/ 5020 series products
Mounting Solutions
MT-7100
SP-MNT-01
Spare Parts (Replacement Parts)
SP-7200-03 7020 series Replacement outdoor clawtooth mounting kit
SP-7200-04 7020 series outdoor rated replacement 5 meter North America AC Power cable
SP-7100-01
SP-7200-02
HotPort 7000 family indoor mounting kit for wall, upright, ceiling and office panel installation,
10 machine screws
Replacement pa
7000 series Replacement indoor Power Supply Desktop Brick 12VDC
7020 series Replacement weatherized field installable ethernet RJ45 connector
rt for new panel antenna mounting bracket
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Waterproofing Instructions
Most antenna problems are caused by coaxial cable connections that
loosen due to vibration, allowing moisture to penetrate the
connector interface. Firetide recommends that all outdoor cable
connections be weatherproofed using butyl mastic, shown in Figure
1. Butyl mastic is a stretchy, slightly sticky material which bonds to
itself and remains flexible. A layer of electrical tape is used underneath to keep the connection clean and make disassembly easier.
Materials Needed:
tPliers
tUtility knife
tVinyl electric tape
tRubber splicing/mastic tape (a.k.a. self-amalgamating, self-
sealing, self-fusing, non-vulcanized)
Waterproofing the Antenna Connection
Step 1
Ensure the connector and cables are free of foreign substances such
as oil, water, grease, or dirt. Fasten connectors securely together.
Use pliers to tighten. Then verify that Firetide node is working, using HotView™ mesh management software.
Step 2
Tightly wrap a layer of electrical tape, STICKY SIDE OUT, over the
connector from base of unit to one inch over the cable. When
wrap-ping, the tape should overlap about 40% of the previous turn
on each turn. This layer of electrical tape will ease removal of the
mastic tape from the connector if required. Figure 2 shows the use
of a pencil as a wrapping aid if space is tight.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Step 3
Tightly wrap a layer of butyl rubber splicing (mastic) tape over the
electrical tape. Overlapping the tape about 40% on each turn, start
from base of unit and extend at least one inch on to the cable
sheath, as shown in Figure 3.
The key to a good watertight connection is to maintain a high level
of tension and stretch in the butyl rubber.
Step 4
Tightly wrap a layer of electrical tape over the butyl rubber mastic
layer. Then wrap a second layer of electrical tape.The result should
look like Figure 4. The outer layers of electrical tape prevent the
mastic from melting in very hot weather.
Your antenna connector is now weatherized. Next, weatherize the
connection from the cable to the Firetide node.
Fig. 4
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Fig. 5a
Waterproofing the Cable to Node Connections
Waterproofing the connection of the cable to the lighning supressor
and the lightning suppressor to the Firetide node is essentially the
same process as the antenna connector.
Step 5
Wrap a layer of electrical tape, STICKY SIDE OUT, around the
supres-sor-to-node connection, as shown in Figure 5b and 5c. Repeat
for the cable-to-suppressor connection.
Fig. 5b
Fig. 5c
Fig. 6
Step 6
Using plenty of tension, tightly wrap a layer of butyl rubber splicing
(mastic) tape over the electrical tape. Overlapping the tape about 40%
on each turn, start from base of unit and extend at least one (1) inch
on to the cable sheath, as shown in Figure 6.
The key to a good watertight connection is to maintain a high level
of tension and stretch in the butyl rubber.
Step 7
Tightly wrap two layers of electrical tape over the butyl mastic,
sticky side in, as shown in Figure 7.
Your system is weatherized. Don’t forget to leave a drip loop when
installing the Firetide node and antenna.
Fig. 7
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Firetide 2.4 and 5.X GHz Dipole Staging Antenna
The Firetide 2.4 and 5.X GHz Dipole staging antenna is shipped with
the Firetide HotPort and HotPoint product line. These 3dBi indoor
omnidirectional antennas assist in the network staging process and
their easy-on-eye appearance blends smoothly with the Firetide
hardware.
NOTE: Staging antenna designed for indoor use only and
recommend-ed application is to use in network staging process.
continued on next page
Order Number
2.4 and 5.X GHz Dipole*
*staging antenna ships with products
2300–2500 MHz: VPol.
Electrical Specifications Value
Frequency Range 2.4 – 5.X GHz
Gain 3 dBi
Radiation Pattern Omnidirectional
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
Impedance 50 Ω
Polar
ization
Operating Temperature -20°C – 65°C
Mechanical Specifications
Connector Type RP-SMA
≤ 2.0
Vertical
2500–2700 MHz: VPol.
H Plane
E Plane
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Firetide 2.4 and 5.X GHz Dipole Staging Antenna
continued from previous page
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Firetide A0-024-MIMO-8 Omnidirectional Antenna
The Firetide A0-024-MIMO-8 8dBi omnidirectional antenna is
designed to provide maximum performance and reliability under
the toughest weather conditions. The antenna features a UV-stable,
vented radome that provides ultimate protection against weather
elements. This antenna can be mast or ceiling mounted.
Benefits
• Vented system design. Provides reliable performance by
protecting the electrical design against extreme moisture
and/or temperatures.
Thread relief on connector. Improved accessibility for•
taping reduces installation time and improves overall
effectiveness.
Internal o-ring seal in the base of the antenna with•
integrated connector at the base. Assures a watertight
seal to prevent water from migrating into the antenna
connector.
Features
High gain, low VSWR•
Small size, light-weight•
Sealed with fiberglass•
Suitable for 2.4 GHz WLAN, Wi-Fi system•
Wireless interface supported: IEEE802.11b,g,n•
Three 2.4 GHz ports•
Order Number
AO-024-MIMO-8
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Electrical Specifications Value
Frequency Range 2400—2500 MHz
Bandwidth 100 MHz
ain
G
amw
idt
h
Be
Electrical Downtilt 10
solation
I
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
Impedance 50
Polarization Vertical
Max. Power 20 W
Mechanical Specifications
Connector Type N-Female
Dimensions Ø145 mm x 600 mm
Weight 2 Kg
Pole Diameter Ø40 mm – Ø79 mm
9 dBi
E-Plane 10°
H-Plane 360°
°
≤ 25 dB
≥ 1.5
Ω
E-Plane
H-Plane
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Firetide A0-024-MIMO-8 Omnidirectional Antenna
continued from previous page
145 mm
145 mm
600 mm
600 mm
Antenna
"L" type bracket
Mast
(supplied
by customer)
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Firetide AOI-245-MIMO-25 Antenna
Firetide AOI-245-MIMO-25 antenna is a dual-band, MIMO,
ceiling mount antenna designed to provide maximum vertical
polarization. This high performance antenna reduces overhead
clearance requirements and comes in an attractive enclosure. At
an affordable price ,
this antenna is an ideal choice for building
public safety, retail establishments, enterprise networks, public
“hot spots” and facilities anagement. It comes with a steel
mounting kit.
Applications
2.4G/5G WLAN system•
Support IEEE802.11a/b/g/n•
Indoor hotspot coverage•
Features
Suitable for indoor use•
Ceiling mount•
Space diversity, MIMO technique•
continued on next page
Order Number
AOI-245-MIMO-25
Electrical Specifications Value
Frequency Range 2400–2500/5150–5850 MHz
Bandwidth 100/700 MHz
Gain 2.5/4.5 dBi
VSWR (Voltage Standing Wave Ratio)
Impedance 50 Ω
Polarization Vertical
Max. Power 50 W
Mechanical Specifications
Connector Type RP-TNC Male/Custom
Dimensions 145 mm x 42 mm
Weight 300 g
Mounting Ceiling Mount
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≤ 1.8/2.0
2.4 GHz E Plane
5 GHz E Plane
2.4 H Plane
5 GHz H Plane
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