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ABB Tropos 6410 Installation Manual - Proper Use of Clamps

Manual is about: Networks Mesh Router Outdoor

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    Tropos ® networks mesh router outdoor installation guide models 6410 and 6420 part no. 200566-00 rev a0 2014_11-06 abb 555 del rey ave. Sunnyvale, ca 94085 usa www.Abb.Com/tropos 408-331-6800

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 2 copyright notice ©2003-2014 abb tropos wireless research center. All rights reserved. Tropos, tropos networks, pwrp, metromesh, and gridcom are registered trademarks of abb tropos wireless research center. All other brand names, company names...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 3 cet appareillage numérique de la classe b répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne causant des réglements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) cet dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interfér...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 4 european community language versions of informal statement for inclusion in user information the following statements are in accordance with article 6.3 of directive 1999/5/ec. 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 6420 6410 ...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 5 stop!! Stop!! Stop!! Stop!! Read this first! Important safety instructions the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in t...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 6 installation, you may be exposed to hazardous environments and high voltage. Use caution when installing the outdoor system. This apparatus must be connected to earth ground. Do not open the unit — risk of electric shock inside. Risque d'élec...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 7 contents 1 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 tropos 6410 router product summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 tropos 6420 router product summary ...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 8 4 power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 5 product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6 antenna information . . ....

  • Page 9: List of Figures

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 9 list of figures figure 1 tropos 6410/ 6420 router exploded view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 figure 2 example mounting location - antennas facing upward . . . . . . . . . 18 figure 3 proper use of the clamps . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 10: List of Tables

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 10 list of tables table 1 6410 router models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 table 2 6420 router models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 table 3 ethernet port ...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 11 1 introduction this guide explains how to install the tropos ® 6410 and 6420 mesh routers safely and is intended for trained technical professionals. This chapter covers the following topics: “tropos 6410 router product summary” on page 11 “...

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    Chapter 1 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 12 tropos 6420 router product summary the tropos 6420 router has the following characteristics: 802.11a/b/g/n dual band, 2400-2483 mhz/5470-5850 mhz support for 802.11a/b/g/n clients poe power input: the tropos 6410 and 6420 routers...

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    Chapter 1 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 13 table 2 lists the tropos 6420 router models. Table 2 6420 router models model description 64203000 6420: 2.4ghz + 5ghz; 10/100/1000base-t + 10/100base-t; fcc markets 64203000g 6420: 2.4ghz + 5ghz; 10/100/1000base-t + 10/100base-t...

  • Page 14: Installing The Router

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 14 2 installing the router this chapter covers the following topics: “preparing for installation” on page 14 “mounting strategies” on page 18 “proper use of clamps” on page 19 “pole, tower, and streetlight mounting instructions” on page 20 “con...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 15 figure 1 tropos 6410/ 6420 router exploded view 2.4 ghz tx/rx 2.4 ghz tx/rx 5 ghz tx/rx 5 ghz clamps pole mounting bracket tx/rx bracket router.

  • Page 16: Site Planning

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 16 installation hardware and tools the following installation accessories are included in the shipping package: one pole bracket two 4-inch diameter clamps two 6-inch diameter clamps five 5/16-inch #10-32 stainless steel hex head ma...

  • Page 17: Location Guidelines

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 17 location guidelines tropos routers are radio devices and therefore susceptible to interference that can reduce throughput and range. Follow these guidelines to ensure the best performance: install the unit in an area where trees,...

  • Page 18: Mounting Strategies

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 18 mounting strategies when choosing mounting locations, consider the available mounting structures and antenna clearance. The router should always be mounted with the top of the unit horizontal and level and with the antennas facin...

  • Page 19: Proper Use of Clamps

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 19 proper use of clamps the mounting assembly contains two clamps to secure the router to the mounting structure. Figure 3 illustrates the proper use of the clamps. The clamps must be routed through slots in the pole bracket as show...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 20 pole, tower, and streetlight mounting instructions this section explains how to mount the router on a pole, tower, or streetlight. It is best to mount the router to aluminum or galvanized steel structures. The mounting brackets a...

  • Page 21: Metal Pole Mounting

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 21 metal pole mounting figure 4 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor metal pole. Note antennas must be clear of obstruction. Figure 4 metal pole mounting clamps pole bracket router.

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 22 mount the router on a metal pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any pipe or pole with diameter between 1 inch and 10 inches. 2. Slip the flat portion of each clamp under the inner slot of the pole bra...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 23 figure 5 placing the router on the mounting assembly to continue installing the router, see “connecting data and power cables” on page 29..

  • Page 24: Wood Pole Mounting

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 24 wood pole mounting figure 6 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor wood pole. Note antennas must be clear of obstruction. Figure 6 wood pole mounting pole bracket router.

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 25 mount the router on a wood pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any outdoor wood pole of diameter at least 1 inch. 2. Attach the pole bracket to the pole by threading a 1/4-inch bolt through the hole i...

  • Page 26: Wood Brace Mounting

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 26 wood brace mounting you can mount the pole bracket directly on a wood brace without using clamps, as shown in figure 7 . Figure 7 wood brace mounting option mount the router on a wood pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can a...

  • Page 27: Tower Mounting

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 27 5. Place the upright router onto the top of the mounting bracket, as shown in figure 5 on page 23. Secure the mounting bracket to the router by attaching two 5/16-inch machine screws through the holes in the mounting bracket tabs...

  • Page 28: Streetlight Mounting

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 28 streetlight mounting you can mount the router on the horizontal or angled arm of a streetlight. Figure 9 shows a typical streetlight mounting installation. Figure 9 streetlight mounting mount the router on a streetlight 1. Select...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 29 4. Attach the mounting bracket of the router to the pole bracket with two 5/16-inch machine screws (refer to figure 4 for the correct orientation): — insert one screw through the hole at the top of the mounting bracket to the hol...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 30 note only use shielded cat5, cat5e, or cat6 cable rated for outdoor use. For protection against risk of fire, electrical hazard and to ensure the reliable operation of this equipment, the shields of the cat5 cable must be properl...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 31 figure 10 routing the data/power cable to the router 6. Plug the cable into the appropriate port on the router. 7. Screw the cable gland onto the bottom of the router, and then slide the nut over the rubber boot and screw both ti...

  • Page 32: Ethernet Ports

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 32 ethernet ports the pin assignments on the ethernet ports (the lan port on all models and the mgt port on models where the mgt port is an ethernet port) are industry-standard. They are shown in the following table. Note use cat6 c...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 33 the following are the pin assignments for the rj-45 mgt port when used for serial clients. Two rs-232 serial clients • connect the rs-232 serial clients to the mgt port on the router according to the pin assignments in table 5 . ...

  • Page 34: Grounding The Router

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 34 grounding the router caution you must install an external grounding wire if the router is installed on a non-metal pole or if the metal installation structure is not properly grounded. You must also ground the outdoor data protec...

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    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 35 grounding the data protection device the grounding arrangement for an indoor data protection device is shown in figure 13 . Ground an indoor data protection device 1. Place the protection device as close to the building entrance ...

  • Page 36: Rf Exposure Information

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 36 safety and servicing information this section contains safety and servicing information. Rf exposure information the federal communications commission (fcc) with its action in et docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for huma...

  • Page 37: Servicing The Router

    Chapter 2 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 37 use in specific environments: — do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use. — the use of wireless devices in hazardous ...

  • Page 38: Accessories

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 38 3 installing battery and power backup accessories this chapter describes how to install battery and power backup accessories: “introduction” on page 38 “installing the ps079001” on page 40 “installing the battery backup unit” on page 44 intr...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 39 the deployment scenarios are shown in figure 14 . When using the bb063001 bbu, it should be mounted on the mounting bracket of the 6420/6410 router. When using the ps079001 poe injector without the bb063011, it can be mounted on ...

  • Page 40: Installing The Ps079001

    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 40 installing the ps079001 follow the guidelines in this section when installing the ps079001: “tools required” on page 44 “installation procedures” on page 45 tools required wrench, 1/2 inch or 13mm 5/16 nut driver wrench, 9/16 inc...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 41 installation procedures you can co-mount the ps079001 with the router or mount the ps079001 separately on a metal or wood pole. When used with the bb063001 battery backup unit (bbu), the ps079001 should be mounted remotely. Co-mo...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 42 remote mount the ps079001 on a metal pole 1. Use the hose clamp to secure the pole bracket to the pole, as shown in figure 4 on page 21. 2. Secure the ps079001 mounting bracket to the pole bracket. Secure with two each 10-32 scre...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 43 remote mount the ps079001 on a wood pole 1. Secure the ps079001 mounting plate to the pole by threading a 1/4-inch bolt through the hole in the clamp slot to the pole. The bolt should be at least 3 1/2 inches in length. Make sure...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 44 installing the battery backup unit follow the guidelines in this section when installing the battery backup unit (bbu): “tools required” on page 44 “installation procedures” on page 45 tools required wrench, 1/2 inch or 13mm 5/16...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 45 installation procedures you can co-mount the bbu with the router (preferred) or mount the bbu separately on a metal or wood pole. When using both the bbu063001 and the ps079001, the bbu must be co- mounted with the 6420 router an...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 46 remote mount the bbu on a metal pole 1. Use the hose clamp to secure the pole bracket to the pole, as shown in figure 4 on page 21. 2. Secure the bbu mounting bracket to the pole bracket. Secure with two each 10-32 screws ( figur...

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    Chapter 3 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 47 mount the bbu on a wood pole 1. Secure the bbu mounting plate to the pole by threading a 1/4-inch bolt through the hole in the clamp slot to the pole. The bolt should be at least 3 1/2 inches in length. Make sure that the bracket...

  • Page 48: Power Consumption

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 48 4 power consumption the figures and tables in this chapter show router power consumption as a function of traffic load. Figure 21 6410 power consumption table 8 6410 power consumption (watts) at specified input voltage traffic level duty cyc...

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    Chapter 4 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 49 figure 22 6420 power consumption table 9 6420 power consumption (watts) at specified input voltage traffic level duty cycle 12v 24v 48v quiescent (beacon only) 0% 4.3 4.3 4.3 normal 10% 6.1 5.7 5.7 busy hour 30% 9.3 8.6 8.8 maxim...

  • Page 50: Product Specifications

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 50 5 product specifications the tables in this chapter contain specifications for the tropos 6410 and 6420 routers: “physical specifications” on page 50 “interfaces” on page 52 “power options / consumption” on page 54 “certifications, other” on...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 51 wind loading (165 mph) projected area 0.7 sq. Ft. (100 sq. In.) corrosion resistance astm b117 salt fog rust resistance compliant color color unpainted metal/gray radome shock and vibration operational: etsi 300-19-2-4 specificat...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 52 table 11 interfaces specification value lan interface ieee 802.3 10/100/1000 baset • auto sensing • maximum distance (ft): 330 (10baset duplex setting) 330 (100baset duplex setting) 330 (1000baset duplex setting) • rj45 connector...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 53 rx saturation maximum power at antenna port -5dbm (1 mbps) -5dbm (2 mbps) -5dbm (5.5 mbps) -5dbm (11 mbps) -5dbm (6 mbps) -5dbm (9 mbps) -5dbm (12 mbps) -10dbm (18 mbps) -30dbm (24 mbps) -35dbm (36 mbps) -35dbm (48 mbps) -35dbm (...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 54 table 12 power options / consumption specification value antenna protection μj for 3ka @ 8/20μs waveform en61000-4-2 level 4 esd immunity en61000-4-5 level 4 surge immunity data port protection en61000-4-2 level 4 esd immunity en...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 55 table 14 ps079001 - outdoor poe injector, non-photocell specification value input voltage 120-240vac 50/60hz output voltage 48vdc data input / output 10/100base-t connector 3 x rj45 dimensions height: 4.92" / 125mm width: 6.77" /...

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    Chapter 5 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 56 6410/6420 operation on battery backup 4 to 6 hours at 20 o c operating temperature -40 o f to +140 o f / -40 o c to +60 o c storage temperature -40 o f to +185 o f / -40 o c to +85 o c charging temperature -40 o f to +113 o f / -...

  • Page 57: Antenna Information

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 57 6 antenna information this chapter provides information on the integrated tropos antennas: “2.4 ghz antennas” on page 58 “5 ghz antenna” on page 59.

  • Page 58: 2.4 Ghz Antennas

    Chapter 6 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 58 2.4 ghz antennas specifications for the 2.4 ghz antennas: integrated omni antenna length: 11.5” (29.2 cm) average gain azimuth: 5.2dbi gain: 7.5 dbi maximum efficiency: 79% antenna patterns are shown in figure 23 . Figure 23 2.4 ...

  • Page 59: 5 Ghz Antenna

    Chapter 6 Š tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 59 5 ghz antenna specifications for the 5 ghz antenna: integrated omni antenna length: 10” (25.4 cm) gain: 8.0 dbi maximum efficiency: 73% antenna patterns are shown in figure 24 . Figure 24 5 ghz antenna patterns.

  • Page 60: Abbreviations

    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 60 abbreviations the following abbreviations are used in this document. Table 16 abbreviations 2p two-phase or split phase 2w two-wire 3w three-wire aashto american association of state highway and transportation officials ac alternating curren...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 61 dc direct current dgt directorate general of telecommunications (taiwan) dqpsk differential-quadrature phase-shift keying dsss direct-sequence spread spectrum eft electrically fast transients eirp effective isotropic radiated power emc elect...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 62 n neutral nec national electrical codes nema national electrical manufacturers association ofdm orthogonal frequency division multiplexing p phase pe protective earth poe power over ethernet rj45 registered jack 45 rss received signal streng...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 63 index numerics 2.4 ghz antenna 58 2.4 ghz antennas 58 5 ghz antenna 59 6410 router 11 6420 router 12 a ac wiring diagrams 44 antennas 2.4 ghz 58 5 ghz 59 general information and restrictions 3 patterns 58, 59 type and placement 17 b battery ...

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    Tropos routers installation guide, models 6410 and 6420 64 exploded view 15 router models 11 rubber boot 30 s safety general considerations 17 information 36 site planning 16 site surveys 17 specifications interfaces 52 physical 50 power 54 streetlight mounting instructions 28 mounting options 18 t ...