AvaLAN AW-D900 User manual

AW-D900
User’s Manual
Thank you for your purchase of the AW-D900 Wireless Ethernet Dome.
The AvaLAN wireless radio functions in place of an Ethernet cable and provides a
transparent wireless point to point Ethernet cable replacement.
AvaLAN radios automatically sense the type of network client device and cross-over
cables are never necessary.
The AW-D900 Kit Contains:
(1) Videolarm (FDW75C2N) outdoor dome housing with heater/blower
(2) 120VAC to 24VAC/40Va transformers
(1) AW-900x Mating radio transceiver
(2) AW2 2.5dBi omni antennae
(1) 120VAC to 9VDC power supply
(1) 30ft outdoor grade CAT5 cable
(1) POE (Power over Ethernet) injector
(1) Antenna/radio wall mounting kits

Initial Setup:
Camera:
1. Setup your network camera while attached to a network. Please refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions provided by the camera.
2. Ensure the video from the camera can be viewed on a networked PC.
3. To optimize the camera for use over a wireless link please see camera
performance FAQ at www.avalanwireless.com/support.
Dome:
1. Install the Videolarm FDW75C2N/AW-D900 dome housing using the supplied 120VAC
to 24VAC transformers. Please contact Videolarm for installation support on the
dome housing. www.videolarm.com 1-800-554-1124.
2. Mount the network camera within the dome housing according to Videolarm’s
instructions.
3. Attach antenna to the dome.
Wireless Setup:
1. Install in the AW-900x.
2. Attach the antenna to the AW-900x (see Appendix A for polarization guide, page 6)
3. Attach the white power injector to the end of the Ethernet Cable
4. Attach the 120VAC to 9VDC power supply to the white power injector.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable from the injector to the network (or directly to a PC).
6. The AvaLAN radios automatically select the best radio channel, encrypt the
Ethernet data and transports the data wirelessly to its mate.
7. Use an internet browser on a networked PC to view the video from the camera.
Ensure that the subnet/IP addresses of the PC and the camera are compatible.
8. For radio/network troubleshooting see page 3.
AW-900x Mate
Power
over
Ethernet
Injector
(
Included
)
Power supply
120VAC to 9VDC
(Included)
Ultra Long Range
Digital Ethernet
900 MHz Radio
Link
Ethernet
R
J
4
5
1
0
BT
9-48VDC
24VAC
Power supply
2x 120VAC to 24VAC
(Included)

LED display:
The AW-900x Mate has a 16 LED display to display the status of the device. These LEDs
can be viewed by removing the cover.
Name Function Color
Power Unit has power and has successfully booted. Red
RF Link The radio has successfully synchronized with it
partner.
Green
RF TX Radio transmission is occurring. Green
RF RX Radio reception is occurring. Green
Eth Link The Ethernet Port has a valid Ethernet connection Green
Activity The AW900m is processing data Green
1 (channel)
2 (channel)
4 (channel)
8 (channel)
By adding the numbers that are lit the user can
determine the current radio channel.
1 903.12500 MHz 7 915.62500 MHz
2 905.20833 MHz 8 917.70833 MHz
3 907.29167 MHz 9 919.79167 MHz
4 909.37500 MHz 10 921.87500 MHz
5 911.45833 MHz 11 923.95833 MHz
6 913.54167 MHz 12 926.04167 MHz
Green
Excellent link quality – Green
Very good link quality – Green
Good link quality – Amber
Fair link quality – Amber
Poor link quality – Red
Link Quality
Meter
The more LEDs that
are lit the higher the
link quality.
No link quality - 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.
Yagi type 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
Support Email: [email protected] Support helpline: [phone]

Advanced Settings:
Automatic frequency selection mode (DIP switches – all OFF for automatic mode)
The AW-900x 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 AW-900x will autonomously change to a new channel. There
are 12 non-overlapping channels.
Manual frequency selection mode
To restrict the operation of the AW-900x to a subset of the 902-928 band, the user
may activate a manual selection mode that allows the radio to automatically choose
the best channel within a grouped subset of the 12 available channels. This is enabled
by the 8 position DIP switch on the master unit. These settings allow the AW-900x to
operate on the optimal channel in one of three subsets, LOW 4, MID 4 or HIGH 4. The
DIP switch setting are:
Channels DIP Settin
g
Fre
q
uenc
y
LOW 4 - 1,2,3 or 4 2 On / 3 Of
f
902-910 MHz
MID 4 - 5,6,7 or 8 2 Off / 3 On 910-918 MHz
HIGH 4 - 9,10,11 or 12 2 On / 3 On 918-927 MHz
Or - the user may wish to select a specific channel. This can be done by setting DIP
switches 5-8 as shown in the table below. [Turn DIP 2 Off / 3 Off]
Channel DIP Settin
g
Center Fre
q
uenc
y
1 5 On / 6 Off / 7 Off / 8 Off 903.12500 MHz
2 5 Off / 6 On / 7 Off / 8 Off 905.20833 MHz
3 5 On / 6 On / 7 Off / 8 Off 907.29167 MHz
4 5 Off / 6 Off / 7 On / 8 Of
f
909.37500 MHz
5 5 On / 6 Off / 7 On / 8 Off 911.45833 MHz
6 5 Off / 6 On / 7 On / 8 Off 913.54167 MHz
7 5 On / 6 On / 7 On / 8 Off 915.62500 MHz
8 5 Off / 6 Off / 7 Off / 8 On 917.70833 MHz
9 5 On / 6 Off / 7 Off / 8 On 919.79167 MHz
10 5 Off / 6 On / 7 Off / 8 On 921.87500 MHz
11 5 On / 6 On / 7 Off / 8 On 923.95833 MHz
12 5 Off / 6 Off / 7 On / 8 On 926.04167 MHz
Site survey mode (DIP switch 4 - default is OFF for normal operation)
In this mode the AW-900x 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. Note: Ethernet traffic does not get transported while the radios
are in this mode.
Power save mode (DIP switch 1 - default is OFF for normal LED display)
In this mode the display LEDs can be turned off for low power applications (solar).

Technical Specifications: (typical)
Characteristic Specification - description
RF transmission rate: 1.5 Mb/s
Throughput: 935 Kb/s
Output power: +21dBm – (4 Watts EIRP with 15dBi antennae)
Receive sensitivity: -97dBm at 10e-4 BER (-112dBm with 15dBi antennae)
Latency: < 2ms – assuming a dedicated wireless link to client device.
Jitter: ±0.5ms – depending upon packet size, interference and SNR.
Voltage Range:
AW-900x
AW-D900
9-48VDC
24VAC
Power Consumption:
AW-900x
AW-D900
TX 1.3Watts and RX 0.6Watts over 9-48VDC input voltage.
55Watts (including 20 watt heater)
Radio channels: 12 Non-overlapping
Automatic frequency select: Yes – radio channel automatically selected and adaptively optimized
Manual frequency mode: Yes
Status LEDs: Power, RF Link, Ethernet Link, Traffic, RF RX, RF TX, 4/Channel an
d
6/Link Quality
Error correction technique: Sub-block error detection and retransmission
Adjacent-band rejection: SAW receiver filter attenuates cellular and pager interference.
Temperature range:
AW-900x
AW-D900
-40°C to 70°C
-30°C to 50°C - Depends upon temp range of Camera
Heater turn on at 10°C off at 27°C, Blower on at 45°C off at 27°C
Power over Ethernet: Use with 9VDC to 48VDC POE systems with lines 4/5 positive, 7/8 ground.
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 - Antenna Alignment Guide
V4 August 9, 2006