User Manual

VCom Inc.

AP5857 Manual; ml_ap5857_08 (Oct 2005)

Approved: R.B.

1.5 Options

The AP5857 Strand Radio is available with the following options:

Mounting:

For the normal configuration of the radio, it must be mounted in the orientation indicated (horizontally for

STRAND mount and vertically for POLE or PIPE mount). This ensures the antenna pattern is correctly

oriented. The main label on the unit indicates the appropriate orientation

Strand

This includes brackets and clamps to mount the radio in a horizontal orientation to the cable strand. The

antenna is mounted internally to produce a horizontal polarization.

Pole

This option includes a mounting bracket and cable-based clamp to secure the radio to a wooden or metal

utility pole from 10 cm to 36.8 cm (4" to 14.5") diameter, in a vertical orientation. The antenna is mounted

internally to produce a horizontal polarization.

Pipe

This option is the same as the pole mount, except a shorter cable is provided.

Configuration:

Normal

The normal configuration of the AP5857 includes an internal antenna and is used for point-to-multipoint

operation. The antenna is oriented based on the type of mounting selected. The antenna provides for

horizontal polarization, 60° horizontal beamwidth and 30° vertical beamwidth. The antenna has a 14 dBi

nominal gain, but with cable and radome loss, the effective gain is 12.0 dBi.

Note: See important installation note in Section 2.0.