User's Manual Part 1

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-E Series Hardware Installation Guide M0201AA
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Installing UAPs
Standard Ceiling Mount Overview
TheUAPisequippedwithagroundingstudlocatedinthecenteroftheunit,however,groundingisnot
requiredasUAPsareclassifiedaslow-voltagedevicesanddonothaveinternalpowersupplies.CommScope
recommendscheckingyourlocalandnationalelectricalcodestodetermineifgroundingisarequirement.
FollowtheguidelinesshowninthefollowingdiagramwheninstallingUAPsintheceiling.Ceilingmountkits
andwallmountkitsareavailable.
The UAP-X does not meet the UL2043 requirements for installation of powered equipment (without a fire
enclosure) in air handling spaces. Installation of the UAP-X below the ceiling is recommended. If
installation of the UAP-X above the ceiling is desired, it is the installer's responsibility to confirm that the
installation complies with all local and national electrical, safety, and fire codes. In addition, if the UAP-X
is mounted above the ceiling, the installer must ensure that sufficient space is maintained around the
UAP-X for adequate cooling.
Care must be taken when positioning the antennas connected to the UAP-X to ensure sufficient isolation
between the TX and RX antennas. If frequencies below 512 MHz are used, the Ethernet signals in the Cat6A
cables may cause RX interference. If signals below 512 MHz are used, then the RX antenna should be
placed more than 6 meters from the UAP-X or more than 2 meters from the units if steps are taken to
mitigate interference from the Cat6A cables. Please see the UAP-X Antenna Installation Guidelines
document for more details.
TEN WiFi
UAP
MM/SM FiberCat6A
WiFi
3m min
3m min
Install below ceiling grid only
2m min
Collocated UAPs (MIMO)
Metal Cabinet