VistaMAX OBR3650 Outdoor Base Station Transceiver Installation and Operation Guide
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Contents Preface .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... i Warnings and Advisories .......................................................................................................................................................................................... i Regulatory Notices...........................
3.7.10 Subscriber Station Modulation Table.......................................................................................................................................... 3-20 3.7.11 Checking Base Station Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 3-20 3.7.12 SS Table ..................................................................................................................
Preface Warnings and Advisories CAUTION Before installing and operating this equipment, read all safety, installation and operating sections. Retain this manual for future reference. Follow all instructions - failure to do so may result in damage to the unit or severe personal injury. CAUTION Servicing should not be attempted by the user. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to factory qualified personnel.
Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Warranty and Service Policies Warranty Statement Vecima Networks warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years. The warranty begins on the date of the original shipment from Vecima Networks to its customer. No claim may be allowed for expenses incurred in installation or use. No other expressed or implied warranties shall apply to the goods sold.
Repair Charges and Warranty Exemptions Items returned beyond the warranty period or items that do not qualify for warranty service are subject to additional outof-warranty repair charges. Descriptions of these charges and warranty exemptions are listed below: (1) Repair turnaround time is typically 5-14 business days after receipt of the item at Vecima Networks. A flat rate repair charge will apply to all out-of-warranty items. Flat rate repair charges are subject to change without notice.
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CHAPTER 1 1.0 Introduction 1.1 OBR3650 Overview The VistaMAX Outdoor Base Station 3650 (OBR3650) is a WiMAX compliant low power transceiver with an integrated 60, 90, or 120 degree antenna contained in a weatherproof sealed housing. The OBR3650 offers a single out-of-box solution for WiMAX applications – the only equipment required inside the base station premises is Power over Ethernet switch.
1.2 Specifications RF Item Specification RF Frequency 3650 to 3675 MHz RF Frequency Step Size 250 KHz Duplexing Mode TDD Channel Bandwidth 3.5 MHz or 7 MHz (software selectable) Modulation Types IEEE 802.
CHAPTER 2 2.0 Installation 2.1 Unpacking the Unit Carefully remove the equipment form the packing material and set it on a solid surface, such as a table or desk. If it appears damaged in any way, notify the carrier and keep all packing materials for inspection by the carrier’s agent. 2.2 Mounting the OBR3650 The following hardware is included in the box for mounting the OBR3650 to the pole: • Qty. 1 x Chassis Bracket • Qty. 4 x Split Lock Washer • Qty. 1 x Elevation Adjustment Bracket • Qty.
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After preparing the OBR3650 for pole mounting, hold the OBR3650 against the pole at the desired height then place the Pole Catch Bracket onto the opposite side as shown in Figure 2-4. Fasten a lock washer and nut onto all four carriage bolts and tighten until the OBR3650 is suitably secured in place.
Once the OBR3650 is mounted to the pole, the Elevation Angle may be adjusted as necessary and the unit may be connected to the network via a CAT5E cable with a standard RJ45 connector on one end and a special Molex® backshell with RJ45 connector on the other end. NOTE If not using a pre-made cable assembly (such as a CAT5CABLE/OD/25, CAT5CABLE/OD/50, CAT5CABLE/ OD/75 or CAT5CABLE/OD/10 from Vecima Networks), then a cable assembly will have to made using the Molex® backshell included with the OBR3650.
2.2.1 Water Proof the Connection Wrapping the antenna connection with sealing tape keeps the connection tight and protects against moisture. To water proof the connection follow these steps: Step 1 Use a section of rubber sealing tape. Starting at the OBR3650 end, stretch the tape and wrap it around the connector as close as possible to the body of the OBR3650. Overlap the tape by approximately one-half of its width so that it can form a seal with itself.
2.3 Installing the Grounding Apparatus Install the grounding apparatus to protect the OBR3650 from lightning strikes and power surges. Ground the base station to the earth ground to protect from lightning strikes. Use the surge suppressor to shunt to ground any overvoltage [>60 V] transients that may be induced on the CAT5E cablefeed via lightning or other high voltages. 2.3.
Grounding the Base Station Vecima Networks requires that the OBR3650 be connected to the tower grounding system as shown in Figure 2-11. *URXQG &RQQHFWLRQ &RQQHFW WR 7RZHU *URXQGLQJ 6\VWHP PLQLPXP $:* ZLUH 2%5 5($5 $ EROW IRU FRQQHFWLQJ WKH JURXQGLQJ ZLUH WR WKH 2%5 LV LQFOXGHG Figure 2-9 Grounding the OBR3650 CAUTION Vecima Networks requires that the CAT5E cable to the OBR3650 is connected to a lightning surge protector at the entrance to the building, prior to connecti
2.3.2 Power Surge Protection Use the surge suppressor to protect your equipment and secure your data from power surges. To connect the Cablefeed Shield to the Surge Suppressor Ground Lug 1. Remove the suppressor unit cover. 2. Thread the Ethernet cable through the right side opening to the suppressor. 3. Measure five (5) inches from the end of the cable that you threaded through the right side opening. 4. Lightly score the cable at the five inch mark. 5. Carefully slice the edge of the insulation.
2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station Vecima recommends grounding the base station using one of the following procedures depending on your configuration. If you are unsure which procedure to use, use procedure B. Procedure A: Grounding the base station so that the building and the tower share the same earth ground: 1. Connect the chassis of the OBR3650 to the tower via the grounding lug on the back of the unit. See “2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station”. 2.
Procedure B: Grounding the base station so that the building and the tower use different earth grounds: 1. Connect the chassis of the OBR3650 to the tower via the grounding lug on the back of the unit. See “2.3.3 Grounding the Base Station”. 2. Use a shielded CAT5 cablefeed to connect the OBR base station to the surge suppressor. 3. Use two inline surge suppressors, one for all OBR3650 cablefeed installations at the base of the tower and another for the first surge suppressor and the WES800.
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