Wavion WBS700L 1 User Manual

WBS-700 Mhz

Outdoor Wi-Fi Base Station

Installation Guide

Rev. 1

September 2010

Copyright Notice

©2010 Wavion, Inc. All rights reserved. Wavion is a registered trademark of Wavion in the
United States and certain other jurisdictions. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

FCC Notice to Users and Operators

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely
to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
correct the interference by using one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

Note This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Contents

Chapter 1 About This Guide....................................................................... 4

Preface.................................................................................................. 4

Conventions........................................................................................... 4

Contacting Technical Support .................................................................. 5

Chapter 2 Introduction.............................................................................. 6

Chapter 3 Package Content....................................................................... 7

Chapter 4 Installing the Wavion WBS-700 Metro Base Station ................ 9

Important Safety Instructions.................................................................10

Preparing for Installation........................................................................11

Choosing a Location...............................................................................12

Preparing the Site..................................................................................12

Mounting Strategies...............................................................................13

Using Hose Clamps................................................................................13

Mounting on a Pole/Streetlight................................................................15

Metal/Wood/Streetlight Pole Mounting.....................................................15

Grounding the Data Protection Device .....................................................20

Connecting Antennas.............................................................................22

Antenna Sealing ....................................................................................25

Connecting Power and DATA ..................................................................26

Safety Information for the Wavion WBS-700............................................30

Service Instructions ...............................................................................30

Chapter 5 Product Specification WBS-700.............................................. 31

Chapter 6 Installation Accessories.......................................................... 33

Lightning Protection...............................................................................33

Power Over Ethernet..............................................................................33

Chapter 7 Wind Loading Considerations ................................................. 34

Chapter 8 Acronyms................................................................................ 35

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Chapter 1

About This Guide

Preface

This guide details the Wavion WBS-700 installation procedures. The intended audience of
this document is trained technical professionals.

Conventions

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product.

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within a triangle is intended to

alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

The notebook is intended to alert the user of a note containing further
information.

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Contacting Technical Support

For technical support, contact Wavion using these methods:

Wavion Technical Support
Wavion

Address:

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

5 Hamada Street,
PO BOX 580
Yoqneam Illit, 20692
Israel

Email:
Web:

[e-mail]
www.wavionnetworks.com

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Introduction

Chapter 2

Introduction

WBS-700 a high capacity, IP services oriented Broadband Wireless access system.
WBS-700 is a new category of Broadband Wireless Base Station designed from the ground up
for metro-Wi-Fi deployments. The system employs wireless packet switched data techn ology to
support high-speed IP services including fast Internet and Virtual Private Networks. WBS-700
users are provided with a network connection that is always on, supporting immediate access to
the Internet and other IP services at high da ta rates. The system is designed for cellular-like
deployment, enabling the system architecture to vary in size and structure. A system can
include any number of cells, each containing several base station access units for better
coverage of densely populated areas.

It is based on six antennas and radios and custom-built ASICs, utilizing Wavion's powerful
multi-antenna signal processing technologies, and provides significant performance gains to off­the-shelf 802.11 standards-based clients.

The WBS-700 may be mounted on streetlights or rooftops and may be easily interfaced
with wired internet connections, wireless mesh or backhaul equipment.

Complete management of the WBS-700 is provided through SNMP, a graphical user
interface, and SYSLOG services.

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Package Content

Package Content

Check that the package contains:

Qty Description

1 WBS-700 outdoor unit with connections to external antennas

Chapter 3

6 N-type to N-type RF cables
6 Antennas
2 CLAMPS 46-125 X 14 MM STST

1 POST CLAMP
1 Safety cable

1 POE injector unit with wall mounting kit

1 AC PLUG, US
24 Screws 10-32 X 1/2" SOCKET CAP SCREW
24 Lock Washers
24 FLAT Washers

1 LN tool , 4mm Allen wrench

Sealing tape SCOTCH 130C

Additional Equipment and Tools required for Installation

 Ethernet cable (straight for connecting to a hub/switch)
 Crimping tool for RJ-45 connectors.
 Ground cable with an appropriate t ermination.
 Mains plug adapter or termination plug (if the power plug on the supplied AC

power cord does not fit local power outlets).

 Portable PC with Ethernet card and Telnet software and a straight Ethernet

cable.

WARNING: Use straight Ethernet (POE) cable connecting the injector to WBS-700 in order to have

all the features work properly (reset button and Link LED). Using cross cable might cause turn
Link led to “ON” permanently and also may be the cause software reset. DATA cable connecting
the injector to the network can be cross cable as well.

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 Addition tools and materials, including appropriate means (e.g. a pole) for

installing the outdoor equipment.

 1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver

WARNING: ONLY experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local

building and safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the
appropriate government regulatory authorities should install outdoor units and
antennas. Failure to do so may void the WBS-700 product warranty and may
expose the end user or Service Provider to legal and financial liabilities. Wavion
and its resellers or distributors are not liable for injury, damage or regulation
violations associated with the installation of Outdoor Units or antennas

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Chapter 4

Installing the Wavion WBS-700 Metro Base
Station

This guide explains how to safely install the Wavion WBS-700 Metro Base Station. The
following topics are covered in this chapter:

 Important Safety Instructions
 Preparing for Installation
 Mounting Strategies
 Using Hose Clamps
 Mounting on a Pole
 Grounding the Wavion WBS-700
 Connecting Antennas
 Connecting Power and Data
 Safety Information for the Wavion WBS-700
 Service Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: It is illegal to modify the construction of this product. Modifying the

operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output power through the use of
external amplifiers or other equipment is specifically disallowed by the
"Telecommunications Act."

WARNING: This device is for outdoor or indoor use with conditions that no harmful

interference to authorized radio stations results from the operation of this device.
This device shall not influence aircraft security and/or interfere with legal
communications as defined in the "Telecommunications Act." If this device is found
to cause interference, the operator of this equipment shall cease operating this
device immediately until no interference is achieved.

Note: This device must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller

or systems integrator who is familiar with RF planning issues and the regulatory
limits in the United States of America.

Caution: Read and save these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding.

Caution: Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Caution: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way. For example, if the power­supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled on the apparatus, objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
it does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Warning: Risk of personal injury or death when installing this device! There is a risk

of personal injury or death if the WBS-700 antennas come near electric power lines.
Carefully read and follow all instructions in this manual. By nature of the installation,
you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage. Use caution when
installing the outdoor system.

Warning: This apparatus must be connected to earth ground

Warning: Do not open the unit. There is a risk of electric shock inside.

Caution: You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly

approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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Caution: There are no user-serviceable parts inside. All service must be

performed by qualified personnel.

Caution Only UL listed parts and components will be used for installation. Use UL listed

devices having an environmental rating equal to or better than the enclosure rating to
close all unfilled openings.

Caution To maintain Overvoltage (Installation) Category II, install a suitable surge

suppressor device in the branch circuit to limit expected transients to Overvoltage
Category II values. The limits are based on IEC60664 and are also located in Table 2H
of UL60950 (for mains 110V, the transient rating is 1500V).

Caution The WBS-700 must be installed only with the equipped antennas.

Caution A minimum distance of 46 cm from the WBS-700 antenna should be kept

when the system is operated.

Caution Read and save these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all

instructions

Preparing for Installation

ONLY experienced installation professionals who are familiar with local building and
safety codes and, wherever applicable, are licensed by the appropriate government
regulatory authorities should install outdoor units and antennas.

The following lists the equipment required for installation and explains how to prepare
the installation site.

WARNING: Do not modify the construction of this product. Modifying

the operating frequency or enhancing the transmit output power
through the use of external amplifiers or other equipment is illegal.

WARNING This device is for use outdoors or indoors on the condition

that operation of this device causes no harmful interference to
authorized radio stations. This device shall not influence aircraft security
and/or interfere with legal communications. If this device is found to
cause interference, the operator of this equipment shall cease operating
this device immediately.

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