xBR V4 Installation and User Guide
XBR V4 INSTALLATION
AND USER GUIDE
xBR V4 Installation and User Guide
Updated with new mechanical
drawings.
Section 4.4 – Reduce altitude limit
to 2000m.
Section 4.5 – Modify power supply
voltage limits.
Section 6 – Add power connection
details.
Document – Correct xConnect logo.
Section 4.1 – Update unit weight.
Update Power to 13W max.
Section 1.2 – Add LPS definition.
Section 4.5 – Clarify power
connections.
Section 6 – Clarify power
connections
Section 4.5 – Correct power supply
minimum current.
Section 3.1 – Add Professional
Installation note as per feedback
from TCB.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Definitions ........................................................................................................ 5
2 Safety Warnings ...................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 6
2.2 Explosive Safety Warning ................................................................................... 6
2.3 Lightning Warning ............................................................................................. 6
3 Regulatory Compliance ............................................................................................. 7
3.1 Federal Communications Commission (United States) ............................................ 7
3.2 UL Certification .................................................................................................. 7
4 Specifications .......................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Physical ............................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Connection Ports ............................................................................................. 11
4.3 RF Frequencies ................................................................................................ 11
4.4 Operating Conditions ........................................................................................ 11
4.5 Power ............................................................................................................ 11
5 Installation ........................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Trained Installation and Service Personnel Warning ............................................. 12
5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Warning ........................................................................ 12
5.3 Telecom Warning ............................................................................................. 12
5.4 Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 13
6 Connection Guide .................................................................................................. 16
xBR V4 Installation and User Guide
A specification for Fast Ethernet over fiber
SubMinature version A connector – a small
threaded RF connector
Wireless Internet connection
1 Introduction
The xConnect xBR V4 Long Range Reader is part of a proprietary data acquisition and
tracking system. It provides a transmitter and multiple receivers to collect data. This data
can be then sent over Wi-Fi, a wired Ethernet connection, or a fiber Ethernet connection to
a data collection/concentration object.
1.1 Purpose
This document provides basic installation and user instructions for the xBR V4.
1.2 Definitions
xBR V4 Installation and User Guide
2 Safety Warnings
2.1 Important Safety Instructions
When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons.
Do not use this product near water. For example, do not use:
near a bath tub
near a wash bowl
near a kitchen sink or laundry tub
in a wet basement
near a swimming pool
2.2 Explosive Safety Warning
Warning! Do not operate this device near explosive devices, unshielded blasting caps
or in an otherwise explosive environment unless the device has been approved for such
use by qualified personnel.
Warning! Do not disconnect the power or any other cabling in an explosive
environment until such qualified personnel, trained specifically in explosive environment
handling, have determined it is safe to do so.
Warning! Do not touch or move the access point when the antennas are transmitting
or receiving.
2.3 Lightning Warning
Warning! Do not connect or disconnect cables or otherwise work with the access point
hardware during periods of lightning activity.
Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of
electric shock from lightning.