User's Manual

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3 Installation and System Set-Up
This section describes how to install and set up Fluidmesh products.
Specifically, the Fluidmesh 3200 BASE in Section 3.1.
3.1 FM 3200 BASE
The Fluidmesh 3200 BASE (part number FM3200BASE-HW
, for simplicity referred to as FM3200 BASE) is designed for outdoor operations in harsh
environments. The hardware is enclosed in an IP67-rated metal enclosure that can be pole or
wall mounted. Additionally, the FM3200 i ncludes a din- rail mounting kit
Figure 3.1: Fluidmesh 3200 Enclosure
The FM3200 BASE can operate as a point-to-point wireless bridge, as a single radio mesh unit
or as a master/client in a Point to Multipoint Network. The former operating mode is described in
Section 4.1 whereas the latter is discussed in Section 4.2.
Figure 3.2: Fluidmesh 3200 Pole Mounting Adapter Proper Installation Procedures
Metal hose-clamps are supplied to install the unit on a pole (please refer to installation instructions).
Figure 3.13 is an explanatory example of a proper termination of a shielded cable. The inner jacket
must be placed to form a contact with the shielded Ethernet ports of the FM3200 BASE to prevent
any ESD issue. Shielded RJ45 Ethernet connectors must also be used.
Once the cabling is done properly, the RJ45 connectors can be plugged into the relative Ethernet port
of the FM3200 BASE and the bottom can be locked using the retaining screws on the sides (view
installation guide)