Tropos® Networks Mesh Router Outdoor Installation Guide Models 6410 and 6420 ABB 555 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA www.abb.com/tropos 408-331-6800 Part No.
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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'interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Chapter 6, “Antenna Information.
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 .
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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'électrocution. Ne pas ouvrir l'unité. Caution You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Contents 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tropos 6410 Router Product Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tropos 6420 Router Product Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 2 Installing the Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 5 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 6 Antenna Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 2.4 GHz Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 5 GHz Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Figures FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 FIGURE 18 FIGURE 19 FIGURE 20 FIGURE 21 FIGURE 22 FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 Tropos 6410/ 6420 Router Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Example Mounting Location - Antennas Facing Upward . . . . . . . . . Proper Use of the Clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Metal Pole Mounting . . . .
List of Tables TABLE 1 TABLE 2 TABLE 3 TABLE 4 TABLE 5 TABLE 6 TABLE 7 TABLE 8 TABLE 9 TABLE 10 TABLE 11 TABLE 12 TABLE 13 TABLE 14 TABLE 15 TABLE 16 6410 Router Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6420 Router Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethernet Port Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Client Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 “Tropos 6420 Router Product Summary” on page 12 Tropos 6410 Router Product Summary The Tropos 6410 router has the following characteristics: 802.11b/g/n band, 2400-2483 MHz Support for 802.
Chapter 1 TABLE 1 6410 Router Models (continued) Model Description 64103002G 6410: 2.4GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + 10/100Base-T; ETSI markets; GPS 64103062 6410: 2.4GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + serial; ETSI markets 64103062G 6410: 2.4GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + serial; ETSI markets; GPS 64103003 6410: 2.4GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + 10/100Base-T; Global-A markets 64103003G 6410: 2.4GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + 10/100Base-T; Global-A markets; GPS 64103063 6410: 2.
Chapter 1 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; FCC markets; GPS 64203060 6420: 2.4GHz + 5GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + serial; FCC markets 64203060G 6420: 2.4GHz + 5GHz; 10/100/1000Base-T + serial; FCC markets; GPS 64203002 6420: 2.
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 “Connecting Data and Power Cables” on page 29 “Grounding the Router” on page 34 “Safety and Servicing Information” on page 36 Preparing for Installation The Tropos 6410 and 6420 routers must be installed by a trained professional, value added reseller, or sy
Chapter 2 FIGURE 1 Tropos 6410/ 6420 Router Exploded View 2.4 GHz Tx/Rx 2.
Chapter 2 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 machine screws You must supply the following tools: Level 5/16-inch nut driver 1/4-inch flat blade screwdriver Tower mounting only: stainless or galvanized steel pipe and 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch nuts, bolts, and washers to connect to the tower arm.
Chapter 2 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, buildings, and large steel structures do not obstruct radio signals to and from the antenna. Direct line-of-sight operation is best. Install the unit away from possible sources of 2.
Chapter 2 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 facing upward. It is usually best to attach ground and data cables to the router prior to mounting.
Chapter 2 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 shown in the figure, and then attached to the pole and tightened. The pole bracket should be leveled before it is secured to the pole.
Chapter 2 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 are designed to pierce any oxidation layers that are on the outside of the pole, thereby assuring good quality connection to the grounded structure. Due to potential antenna obstruction issues, the router is not designed to be directly mounted on a building wall.
Chapter 2 Metal Pole Mounting Figure 4 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor metal pole. Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction.
Chapter 2 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 bracket. 3. Use the clamps to attach the pole bracket to the pole, making sure that they are level. Depending upon the diameter of the pole, you may need to use small clamps, large clamps, or pairs of large clamps joined together to reach around the pole. 4.
Chapter 2 FIGURE 5 Placing the Router on the Mounting Assembly To continue installing the router, see “Connecting Data and Power Cables” on page 29.
Chapter 2 Wood Pole Mounting Figure 6 illustrates proper mounting for an outdoor wood pole. Note Antennas must be clear of obstruction.
Chapter 2 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 in the lower clamp slot to the pole. The bolt should be at least 3 1/2 inches in length. Make sure that the bracket is level. 3.
Chapter 2 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 1/4” lag bolt 3-1/2” minimum Wood brace Mount the router on a wood pole 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any wood brace. 2. Attach the pole bracket to the wood brace with two 1/4-inch lag bolts that are at least 3 1/2 inches in length, making sure that the wood brace is level. 3.
Chapter 2 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 to corresponding holes on the bottom of the router. To continue installing the router, see “Connecting Data and Power Cables” on page 29. Tower Mounting You can mount the router on an outdoor tower.
Chapter 2 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 Router Pole bracket Mount the router on a streetlight 1. Select a mounting location. You can attach the router to any streetlight arm with diameter 1” to 10”. 2. Slip the flat portion of each clamp under the inner slot of the pole bracket. 3.
Chapter 2 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 hole at the top of the pole bracket. — Insert the other screw through the curved slot track in the mounting bracket to the hole in the middle of the pole bracket just above the clamp slot. 5. Level the mounting bracket by rotating the unit along the curved slot tracks.
Chapter 2 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 properly terminated and bonded to the unit and to the protective earth (PE) at the building entrance.
Chapter 2 FIGURE 10 Routing the Data/Power Cable to the Router Cable gland Rubber boot Nut 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 tightly to the cable gland. Tighten the nut to ensure a positive water seal. Figure 11 shows how the cable assembly is attached to the bottom of the router.
Chapter 2 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.
Chapter 2 TABLE 4 Serial Client Scenarios (continued) Wired Serial Client Scenario Recommended Wiring 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. Provide power to the 1410 on the LAN port (note: in this scenario the power applied to the LAN port must be from a standard 802.
Chapter 2 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 protection device to a bonded pipe or ground rod. Make sure that grounding is complete before you connect power to the router. The grounding arrangement for the router is shown in Figure 12.
Chapter 2 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 as possible. 2. Connect a length of #10 AWG bare copper wire to the ground post on the data protection device. 3. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the ground connection of an electrical outlet or a grounded water pipe.
Chapter 2 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 human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Tropos 6410 and 6420 routers meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991.
Chapter 2 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 locations is limited to the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. — The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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 Introduction The Tropos 6410 and 6420 routers are designed to operate from DC power sources.
Chapter 3 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 the mounting bracket of the 6420/6410 router. The PS079001must be remote mounted when used with the BB063001. FIGURE 14 Deployment Scenarios Table 7 lists ordering information.
Chapter 3 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 inch but only when using 3/8" lag Tropos Routers Installation Guide, Models 6410 and 6420 40
Chapter 3 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-mount the PS079001 with the router 1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing the Router,” to secure the pole bracket to the pole. 2. Place the PS079001 mounting bracket between the pole bracket and the router mounting bracket.
Chapter 3 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 screws (Figure 16). 3. Connect the PoE + LAN output cable from the PS079001 LAN output port to the MGT port on the router. 4. Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port.
Chapter 3 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 that the bracket is level (Figure 17). 2. Connect the PoE + LAN output cable from the PS079001 LAN output port to the MGT port on the router. 3. Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port.
Chapter 3 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 nut driver Wrench, 9/16 inch but only when using 3/8" lag Tropos Routers Installation Guide, Models 6410 and 6420 44
Chapter 3 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 comounted with the 6420 router and the PS079001 mounted on the pole or other surface. Co-mount the BBU with the router 1. Follow the instructions in Chapter 2, “Installing the Router,” to secure the pole bracket to the pole. 2.
Chapter 3 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 (Figure 19). 3. Connect the PoE + LAN output cable from the BBU LAN output port to the MGT port on the router. 4. Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port.
Chapter 3 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 is level (Figure 20). 2. Connect the PoE + LAN output cable from the BBU LAN output port to the MGT port on the router. 3. Attach the PoE input cable to the PoE input port.
4 Power Consumption The figures and tables in this chapter show router power consumption as a function of traffic load. 6410 Power Consumption FIGURE 21 TABLE 8 6410 Power Consumption (Watts) at Specified Input Voltage Traffic level Duty cycle 12V 24V 48V Quiescent (beacon only) 0% 2.4 2.5 3.0 Normal 10% 2.7 2.7 3.1 Busy hour 30% 4.8 4.9 4.7 Maximum 50% 5.9 6.5 6.
Chapter 4 6420 Power Consumption FIGURE 22 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 Maximum 50% 11.9 11.0 11.
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 page 54 “PS079001 - Outdoor PoE Injector, non-photocell” on page 55 “BB063001 - External Battery Backup Unit” on page 55 TABLE 10 Physical Specifications Specification Value Physical Dimensions Inches Height: 2.5" (6.4cm) without antennas Height: 14.
Chapter 5 TABLE 10 Physical Specifications (continued) Specification Value Wind Loading (165 mph) < 210 newtons 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 specification T4.
Chapter 5 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 MGT Interface IEEE 802.3 10/100Base T • Auto sensing • Maximum Distance (ft): 330 (10BaseT Duplex Setting) 330 (100BaseT Duplex Setting) • RJ45 connector 802.11b/g/n Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802.
Chapter 5 TABLE 11 Interfaces (continued) Specification Value 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 (54 Mbps) Antennas Multi-antenna system: 2 TX x 2 RX (2x2 MIMO) 7.5dBi omnidirectional integrated antennas 802.11a/n Wireless Interface Standard IEEE 802.11a/n Wi-Fi Frequency Range 5.725 - 5.850 GHz (FCC/IC) 5.
Chapter 5 TABLE 12 Power Options / Consumption Specification Value Antenna Protection <= 0.5μJ 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 EN61000-4-5 Level 4 Surge Immunity Power Input 802.3at (LAN port) 11-55 VDC (MGT Port) Power Consumption 10 W typical TABLE 13 Certifications, Other Regulatory Domain Specification U.S. CFR 47 FCC Part 15.
Chapter 5 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" / 172mm depth: 2.36" / 60mm Weight 2.5 lbs. / 1.
Chapter 5 TABLE 15 BB063001 - External Battery Backup Unit (continued) Specification Value 6410/6420 operation on battery backup 4 to 6 hours at 20oC Operating temperature -40oF to +140oF / -40oC to +60oC Storage temperature -40oF to +185oF / -40oC to +85oC Charging temperature -40oF to +113oF / -40oC to +45oC Weather loading IP54 / NEMA4x Wind loading <300 Newtons @ 165MPH / 264kmph Wind survivability 165MPH / 264kmph Tropos Routers Installation Guide, Models 6410 and 6420 56
6 Antenna Information This chapter provides information on the integrated Tropos antennas: “2.
Chapter 6 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.
Chapter 6 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.
Abbreviations The following abbreviations are used in this document.
TABLE 16 Abbreviations (continued) 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility EN IEC standard ESD Electrostatic Discharge ETSI European Telecommunications Standards Institute EU European Union FCC Federal Communications Commission FHSS Frequency Hopping Spread Spe
TABLE 16 Abbreviations (continued) 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 Strength Rx Receive RXD Receive Data TUV Technical Inspection Association Tx Transmit TXD Transmit Data UL Underwriters Laboratories UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply VAC Voltage (Alternating Current) VCCI Vo
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.
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 tools for installation 16 tower mounting 27 W warnings, general 5 wood brace mounting 26 wood pole mounting 24 Tropos Routers Installation Guide, Models 6410 and 6420 64
