SR1530 Outdoor Wireless AP Installation and User Guide Version 0.01 4931 NORTH 300 WEST PROVO, UT 84604 T: 801.377.9111 F: 801.377.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 2 Record of Changes Manual Version / Date Description 0.01 May 5, 2015 Preliminary version SR1530 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 3 Notices This product contains software proprietary to Vivint and protected by US and International copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. The software and methods implemented in this product may be protected by US Patents: Patent Application Number Jurisdiction of Grant DYNAMIC ROUTING WITHIN A WIRELESS MESH NETWORK 61/794,869 U.S.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 4 Increase the separation distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with FCC Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 5 Copyright SR1530 Outdoor Wireless AP, Installation and User Guide, Version 0.01 © 2015. Vivint Wireless All right reserved. SR1530 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 7 1.1.1 DATA RATES 1.1.2 RADIO PATH PLANNING 1.1.3 DEVICE HEIGHT 1.1.4 ANTENNA POSITION AND POLARIZATION 1.1.5 RADIO INTERFERENCE 1.1.6 WEATHER CONDITIONS 1.2 ETHERNET CABLING 1.3 GROUNDING SYSTEM SETUP 1.4 ADMINISTRATION 1.4.1 ADDING USERS & CHANGING PASSWORD 1.4.2 UPGRADING FIRMWARE 1.5 SYSTEM LOG 1.5.1 ENABLING SYSTEM LOGGING 7 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 13 13 13 13 13 13 2.0 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 14 2.1 BEFORE INSTALLING 2.1.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 7 1.0 Introduction The Vivint SR1530 is an 802.11n/ac beamforming outdoor-rated wireless AP/Wireless Distribution System (WDS) router is designed for the deployment of advanced IEEE 802.11 wireless services in harsh environments. SR1530 is a POE device. The SR1530 devices are NOT sold through authorized or non-retail distribution channels. They are installed and commissioned by professional Vivint Installer / Qualified Network Administrator.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 8 If there are obstacles in the radio path, there may still be a radio link but the quality and strength of the signal would be affected. Calculating the maximum clearance from objects on a path is important as it directly affects the decision on antenna placement and height. It is especially critical for long-distance links, where the radio signal could easily be lost. NOTE: For wireless links less than 500 m, the IEEE 802.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 9 1.1.4 Antenna Position and Polarization Once the required antenna height has been determined, other factors affecting the precise position of the AP to be considered are given below. Ensure that there are no other radios/antennas within 2 m (6 ft) of the wireless router. These include other WLAN radios/antennas.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 10 Temperature — The SR1530 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -33°C to 55°C. Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail. Wind Velocity — The SR1530 can operate in winds up to 90 miles per hour and survive higher wind speeds up to 125 miles per hour.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide 1.3 Page 11 Grounding It is important that the wireless router, cables, and any supporting structures are properly grounded. The wireless router unit includes a grounding screw for attaching a ground wire. Be sure that grounding is available and that it meets local and national electrical codes. SR1530 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 12 AP SR1530 The installation sequence is given below. SR1530 Installation & User Guide Ver. 0.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 13 1. Mount the AP on its fixture without touching the pins of the Radio RJ45 connector. 2. Patch cable from radio to Citel - Make a shielded CAT5e cable such that its shielding foil is grounded to the metal shielding of the RJ45 connectors at either end as shown in slide#10 3. Connect one end of the cable to the radio and the other end to the “IN” port on the Citel surge suppressor 4.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 14 2.0 Hardware Installation The SR1530, is a wireless AP designed to be deployed outdoors, exposed to all elements (extreme heat or sun, rain, snow, ice, cold) and mounted on a wall, pole, or mast. The SR1530 is supplied complete with its own mounting hardware kit for attaching the unit to a 1-2.5” diameter metal pole or tube or as part of a radio mast or tower structure. The supplied SR1530 48V power supply is suitable for outdoor use.
SR1530 Installation and User Guide Page 15 settings, passwords, Channel, MAC and IP addresses) prior to physical installation, and confirm that the device is fully operational and free from fault. 2.1.1 Testing Basic Link Operation Set up the units over a very short range (15 to 25 feet), either outdoors or indoors. Connect the units as indicated in this chapter and be sure to perform all the basic configuration tasks outlined in “System Setup.
