AvaLAN AW5800m-SR User manual

AW5800m-SR Module Integrator’s Kit
User’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the AW5800m-SR Module.
If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN
module
please send us an email: [email protected]
Kit Contents:
2 AW5800m-SR RF Modules (RPSMA female)
2 AWP12 12in Pigtails (RPSMA inline male to RPTNC bulkhead
female)
Quick Setup for systems using the AW5800m Module:
1. Attach a 5800MHz antenna to each module. (see AW5-5800, AW23-5800)
2. Apply power to the AW5800m module.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from each AW5800m to a network device.
4. Send Ethernet traffic. For troubleshooting see page 2.
Each AW5800m radio automatically selects the best radio channel, encrypts the Ethernet
traffic and transports the data wirelessly to its mate.
Any Ethernet device can be
connected to the AW5800m. The
AW5800m functions in place of an
Ethernet cable and provides a
transparent wireless point to point
Ethernet cable replacement. Cross-
over cables are not necessary as the
AW5800m automatically senses the
device (client or switch).
AW5800m-S
R
Ethernet
RJ45
Power
5.8GHz
Radio
Ethernet
Bridge
AW5800
m
-
Ethernet
RJ45
Power

AW5800m-SR
Power
Ethernet 10BT
RF
Antenna
AW5800m-SR
Power
Ethernet 10BT
RF
Antenna
Up to 50 Miles
1.536 Mb/sec
Application diagram:
40 Mile wireless network surveillance camera
System Diagram:
Power, Data, DIPs, LEDs and RF Interfaces:
Power Jac
k
P5/2.1mm
Center Positive
4.5
-
48VDC
Power over Ethernet
Lines 4/5 Positive
Lines 7/8 Ground
9-48VDC
Power Terminal
12-24VAC or
6-48VDC Polarity is
auto corrected.
RF
RPSMA Female
+20dBm out
p
ut
DATA
10BT Ethernet
Lines 1/2/3/6
AutoMDIX correction
DIP Switch
8 Pin DIP
LED Display
16 LEDs

LED display:
The AW5800m has a 16 LED display to display the status of the device.
LED Name Function Color
1 Power Unit has power and has successfully booted. Red
2 RF TX Radio transmission is occurring. Green
3 RF RX Radio reception is occurring. Green
4 Eth Link The Ethernet Port has a valid Ethernet connection Green
5 1 (channel)
6 2 (channel)
7 4 (channel)
8 8 (channel)
9 16 (channel)
10 32 (channel)
By adding the
values that are
lit, the user
can determine
the current
radio channel.
1 5728.125 Mhz
2 5730.208 Mhz
3 5732.292 Mhz
4 5734.375 Mhz
5 5736.458 Mhz
6 5738.542 Mhz
7 5740.625 Mhz
8 5742.708 Mhz
9 5744.792 Mhz
10 5746.875 Mhz
11 5748.958 Mhz
12 5751.042 Mhz
13 5753.125 Mhz
14 5755.208 Mhz
15 5757.292 Mhz
16 5759.375 Mhz
17 5761.458 Mhz
18 5763.542 Mhz
19 5765.625 Mhz
20 5767.708 Mhz
21 5769.792 Mhz
22 5771.875 Mhz
23 5773.958 Mhz
24 5776.042 Mhz
25 5778.125 Mhz
26 5780.208 Mhz
27 5782.292 Mhz
28 5784.375 Mhz
29 5786.458 Mhz
30 5788.542 Mhz
31 5790.625 Mhz
32 5792.708 Mhz
33 5794.792 Mhz
34 5796.875 Mhz
35 5798.958 Mhz
36 5801.042 Mhz
37 5803.125 Mhz
38 5805.208 Mhz
39 5807.292 Mhz
40 5809.375 Mhz
41 5811.458 Mhz
42 5813.542 Mhz
43 5815.625 Mhz
44 5817.708 Mhz
45 5819.792 Mhz
46 5821.875 Mhz
47 5823.958 Mhz
48 5826.042 Mhz
49 5828.125 Mhz
50 5830.208 Mhz
51 5832.292 Mhz
52 5834.375 Mhz
53 5836.458 Mhz
54 5838.542 Mhz
55 5840.625 Mhz
56 5842.708 Mhz
57 5844.792 Mhz
58 5846.875 Mhz
Green
11 Link Quality
Meter
Excellent link quality –
No retransmissions
Green
12 Link Quality
Meter
Very good link quality –
Few retransmissions
Green
13 Link Quality
Meter
Good link quality –
Occasional retransmissions
Amber
14 Link Quality
Meter
Fair link quality –
Some retransmissions
Amber
15 Link Quality
Meter
Poor link quality –
Many retransmissions
Red
16 Link Quality
Meter
No link quality
No link available
Red
Troubleshooting:
See the online installation tutorial and FAQ at www.avalanwireless.com
No Power LED:
Check the power connections.
No Radio Link LED:
The radio is looking for its matched partner. If both units are powered up and the Power LEDs
are active they may be too far away to create the radio connection. Try other locations that
may have a less obstructed path or try to reorient the antennas.
Directional antennas get their best range when they are oriented to point directly at each
other with the antenna elements oriented in the same plane (eg. vertically or horizontally)
Radio LINK LED on but Link Quality Indicator is low:
The units may be too far away to create a good radio connection. Try other locations that
may have a less obstructed path or try to reorient the antennas.
No Ethernet LINK LED:
Check your network connections.
Installing Multiple systems in close proximity:
See the online installation tutorial and FAQ at www.avalanwireless.com
Still not working?
Temporarily use an Ethernet cable to see if the network is working over a wired connection.
If an Ethernet cable does not work then the problem is with the network.
Support Email: [email protected] Support helpline: [phone]

Advanced Settings:
Automatic frequency selection mode (DIP switches – all OFF for automatic mode)
The AW5800m is designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of its
radio channel. The radio channel is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for
successful radio transmission. In the event that the error rate rises, the AW5800m will autonomously
change to a new channel. There are 58 non-overlapping channels.
Manual frequency selection mode
This mode enables the user to restrict the operation of the AW5800m to a specific channel. This can
be done by setting DIP switches 3-8 as shown in the table below.
DIP 3 DIP 4 DIP 5 DIP 6 DIP 7 DIP 8
Add 1 Add 2 Add 4 Add 8 Add 16 Add 32
0
1x5728.1250 Mhz
2 x 5730.2083 Mhz
3 x x 5732.2917 Mhz
4x5734.3750 Mhz
5 x x 5736.4583 Mhz
6 x x 5738.5417 Mhz
7 x x x 5740.6250 Mhz
8x5742.7083 Mhz
9 x x 5744.7917 Mhz
10 x x 5746.8750 Mhz
11 x x x 5748.9583 Mhz
12 x x 5751.0417 Mhz
13 x x x 5753.1250 Mhz
14 x x x 5755.2083 Mhz
15 x x x x 5757.2917 Mhz
16 x5759.3750 Mhz
17 x x 5761.4583 Mhz
18 x x 5763.5417 Mhz
19 x x x 5765.6250 Mhz
20 x x 5767.7083 Mhz
21 x x x 5769.7917 Mhz
22 x x x 5771.8750 Mhz
23 x x x x 5773.9583 Mhz
24 x x 5776.0417 Mhz
25 x x x 5778.1250 Mhz
26 x x x 5780.2083 Mhz
27 x x x x 5782.2917 Mhz
28 x x x 5784.3750 Mhz
29 x x x x 5786.4583 Mhz
30 x x x x 5788.5417 Mhz
31 x x x x x 5790.6250 Mhz
32 x5792.7083 Mhz
33 x x 5794.7917 Mhz
34 x x 5796.8750 Mhz
35 x x x 5798.9583 Mhz
36 x x 5801.0417 Mhz
37 x x x 5803.1250 Mhz
38 x x x 5805.2083 Mhz
39 x x x x 5807.2917 Mhz
40 x x 5809.3750 Mhz
41 x x x 5811.4583 Mhz
42 x x x 5813.5417 Mhz
43 x x x x 5815.6250 Mhz
44 x x x 5817.7083 Mhz
45 x x x x 5819.7917 Mhz
46 x x x x 5821.8750 Mhz
47 x x x x x 5823.9583 Mhz
48 x x 5826.0417 Mhz
49 x x x 5828.1250 Mhz
50 x x x 5830.2083 Mhz
51 x x x x 5832.2917 Mhz
52 x x x 5834.3750 Mhz
53 x x x x 5836.4583 Mhz
54 x x x x 5838.5417 Mhz
55 x x x x x 5840.6250 Mhz
56 x x x 5842.7083 Mhz
57 x x x x 5844.7917 Mhz
58 x x x x 5846.8750 Mhz
AUTO MODE
Channel # Tx Frequency
Site survey mode (DIP switch 2 - default is OFF for normal operation)
In this mode the AW5800m can perform a site survey. With this mode activated the radios send and
receive at 100% capacity by transceiving self-generated simulated data. The installer can monitor the
Link Quality display to assess channel quality while optimizing antennae orientation. The installer
can manually select each channel to evaluate performance and identify the best channels for
operation. By identifying channels with poor performance it is possible to identify possible interferers
and use “manual frequency selection mode” to avoid portions of the band or select a fixed operating
frequency. Important note: Ethernet traffic does not get transported while the radios are in this
mode.
LED Display mode (DIP switch 1 - default is OFF for normal LED display)
In this mode the display LEDs of the Master unit can be turned off for low power applications (solar).

Technical Specifications: (typical)
Characteristic Specification - description
RF transmission rate: 1.536 Mb/s
Ethernet Throughput: 1.01 Kb/s
Output power: +20dBm (20 Watts EIRP used with 23dBi antennae AW23-5800)
Receive sensitivity: -98dBm at 10e-4 BER (-121dBm with 23dBi antennae AW23-5800)
Radio link budget: 128dB with 5dBi antenna AW5-5800
164dB with 23dBi antennae AW23-5800
Line of Sight Range: 2 Miles Line of Sight with 5dBi antenna AW5-5800
40 miles Line of Sight with 23dBi antennae AW23-5800
Radio channels/bandwidth: 58 Non-overlapping with 2.0833MHz spacing and 1.75MHz occupied bandwidth.
Automatic frequency select: Yes – radio channel automatically selected and adaptively optimized
Connector types: RF RPSMA Female / Ethernet RJ45 10BaseT / Power Jack P5-2.1mm ID
Status LEDs: Power, Ethernet Link, RF RX, RF TX, 6/Channel and 6/Link Quality
Error correction technique: Sub-block error detection and retransmission.
Adjacent-band rejection: SAW receiver filter attenuates cellular and pager interference.
Regulator type: Switching Regulator
Power consumption: Transmit - 1.8W
Receive – 1.0W
Voltage:
AC 12-24VAC at screw terminal
DC 6-48VDC at P5 power jack (center positive)
DC 6-48VDC at screw terminal (reverse polarity correction)
Power over Ethernet 9-48VDC over Ethernet – pairs 4/5 positive and7/8 ground.
Temperature range: -40°C to 70°C
Transmit current draw:
350mA at 6VDC
150mA at 12VDC
40mA at 48VDC
Size: 85x65x33mm
Product limited warranty:
This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 180 days from the date of purchase. If a
defect covered under this warranty occurs Avalan will repair or replace the defective part, at its option, at no cost. This
warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product.
Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19 )
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning ( Part 15.21 )
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
RF Exposure ( OET Bulletin 65 )
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations
where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons.
Information to the User - Part 15.105 (b)
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation 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.

Appendix A: Agency Certifications
FCC Certification
The AW5800m OEM RF Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with labeling
requirements, FCC notices and antenna regulations is required.
Labeling Requirements
In order to inherit AvaLAN’s FCC Certification, compliance requires the following be stated on the device:
Contains FCC ID: R4N-AW5800M
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Figure 1. Required FCC Label for OEM products containing the AvaLAN AW5800m OEM RF Module
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met. This includes a clearly
visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown in the Figure 1.
User’s manual Requirements
In order to inherit AvaLAN’s FCC Certification, compliance requires the following be stated in the user’s manual:
Compliance Statement ( Part 15.19 )
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warning ( Part 15.21 )
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure ( OET Bulletin 65 )
To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, this transmitter
should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance
between the antenna and all persons.
Information to the User - Part 15.105 (b)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation 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.
FCC Notices
Adherence to the following is required:
IMPORTANT: The AW5800m OEM RF Modules have been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any
further certification (as per FCC section 2.1091). Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AvaLAN could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT: OEMs must test their final product to comply with unintentional radiators (FCC section 15.107 and 15.109)
before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IMPORTANT: The AW5800m OEM RF Modules have been certified for fixed base station and mobile applications. If
modules will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing.

FCC-Approved Antennas (5800MHz)
Fixed Base Station and Mobile Applications
AvaLAN Modules are pre-FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applications. When the antenna is
mounted at least 20 cm (8”) from nearby persons, the application is considered a mobile application.
Portable Applications and SAR Testing
When the antenna is mounted closer than 20 cm to nearby persons, then the application is considered “portable” and
requires an additional test be performed on the final product. This test is called the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) testing
and measures the emissions from the module and how they affect the person.
RF Exposure
(This statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals.)
WARNING: This equipment is approved only for mobile and base station transmitting devices. Antenna(s) used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
To fulfill FCC Certification requirements:
1. Integrator must ensure required text [Figure 1] is clearly placed on the outside of the final product.
2. AW5800m Module may be used only with Approved Antennas types that have been tested with this module.
Antenna Type Type Maximum Gain
Omni directional Monopole ≤5dBi
Directional Panel ≤23dBi
Table 1. Type certified Antennae
Antenna Warning WARNING: This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas
listed in Table 1 Appendix A. When integrated into OEM products, fixed antennas require installation preventing end-users
from replacing them with non-approved antennas. Antennas not listed in the tables must be tested to comply with FCC
Section 15.203 (unique antenna connectors) and Section 15.247 (emissions). To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is
not more than that permitted for successful communication."
IC (Industry Canada) Certification
Labeling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC. A clearly visible label on the outside of the
final product enclosure must display the following text:
Contains Model AW5800 Radio, IC: 5303A-AW5800M
Figure 2. Required IC Label for OEM products containing the AvaLAN AW5800m OEM RF Module
Integrator is responsible for its product to comply with IC ICES-003 & FCC Part 15, Sub. B - Unintentional Radiators.
ICES-003 is the same as FCC Part 15 Sub. B and Industry Canada accepts FCC test report or CISPR 22 test report for
compliance with ICES-003.
To fulfill IC Certification requirements:
1. Integrator must ensure required text [Figure 2] is clearly placed on the outside of the final product.
2. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 23 dB.
3. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 23 dB are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
4. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Antenna Type Type Manufacturer/part number Gain
Omni directional Monopole Nearson / Model 151 5dBi
Directional Panel ARC Wireless / ANT-A-1723 23dBi
Table 2. Certified Antennae
AvaLAN Wireless Systems Inc.
1020 Corporation Way, Suite #207
Palo Alto, CA 94303
T(866) 533.6216
www.avalanwireless.com
V9 July 19, 2006