User Manual

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airFiber® AF-5/AF-5U Quick Start Guide
Installation Requirements
Pre-Assembly Tool
• 13 mm wrench
Pole-Mounting Tool
• 17 mm wrench
Other Requirements
• Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
• Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
• Vertical mounting orientation
• Mounting location with < 0.5° displacement due to twist and
sway under wind loading
• Mounting point:
• At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure
• For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of thetower
• Ground wires – min. 10 AWG (5 mm
2
) and max. length: 1m.
Asa safety precaution, ground the airFiber radios to grounded
masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber
units will void your warranty.
• (Recommended) 2 Outdoor GigE PoE surge protectors
Note: For guidelines about grounding and lightning
protection, follow your local electrical regulatory codes.
• Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and
shielded RJ-45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet
connections.