BridgeWave BW64E User manual

P/N 580-00516
BW64E
Installation Guide
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BW64E

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Copyright Notice & Disclaimer
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No portion of this publication may be reproduced, copied, or distributed without the written consent of
BridgeWave Communications. BridgeWave reserves the right to update or change the material in this
publication at any time without notice. BridgeWave has made every effort to ensure that the information
and the instructions contained in the publication are adequate and is not responsible for any errors or
omissions due to typing, printing, or editing of this document.
Purchasers of BridgeWave products should make their own evaluation to determine the suitability of
each such product for their specific application. BridgeWave’s obligations regarding the use or
application of its products shall be limited to those commitments to the purchaser set forth in its
Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for a delivered product.
This publication has been prepared for professional and properly trained personnel, and the customer
assumes full responsibility when using the information herein.
Export Control
All BridgeWave radio products are restricted commodities that fall under ECCN 5A002 of the
Department of Commerce. These products are "ENC restricted" under section 740.17(b)(2) of the Export
Administration Regulations (EAR). BridgeWave products may only be exported, re-exported,
transferred, or retransferred in accordance with Export Administration Regulations. Diversion contrary
to U.S. law is expressly prohibited.
Product Compatibility
While every effort has been made to verify operation of this product with many different
communications products and networks, BridgeWave makes no claim of compatibility between its
products and other vendors’ equipment. It is assumed that users have thoroughly evaluated this
product’s performance in the communications environment in which it will be used.

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Safety
CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements have been strategically placed in the text to alert
personnel of possible hazards. These statements must be closely observed.
The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation and service of
the products covered in this manual. Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings
elsewhere in this manual willfully violates standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
product. BridgeWave assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements.
These BridgeWave radios meet all applicable FCC and Industry Canada (IC)safety requirements
for general population exposure to radio frequency emissions; however, it is best to avoid
prolonged, unnecessary exposure to the front of the radio while it is operating.
The outdoor equipment must be properly grounded to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. In the event of a short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock.
For installations in the U.S.A., refer to Articles 810830 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, for information with respect to proper grounding and applicable lightning
protection for DC cables. The installer must also follow any additional local building and
electrical code regulations.
For installations in all other countries, implement protection in accordance with the safety
standards and regulatory requirements of the country where the equipment is to be installed.
Do not install or operate this equipment in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Operation
of any electrical instrument in such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to the equipment.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by BridgeWave can void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

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Regulatory Information
This device complies with FCC Part 15.255 and Industry Canada RSS-210.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and,
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
French Translation:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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Equipment Precautions
Water and Moisture - These BridgeWave radios are designed to withstand weather conditions typically
encountered when installed outdoors.
Power information
A suitable transient voltage suppressor shall be installed if the length of the DC supply cable exceeds
140 feet.
The power supply for the equipment shall be a listed ITE power supply of Listed Class II power unit
rated at ±37.5 to ±60VDC, minimum 60Watts.
When used with the optional POE64 kit, the PoE Extractor accepts a ±37.5 to ±60VDC, minimum
60Watts input from an external Power Supply Equipment (PSE) source.
RF Radiation Safety, Maximum Permissible Exposure (MPE) Limits
Regarding guidelines for Human exposure limits to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields, the
BW64E has been evaluated for compliance with FCC OET Bulletin 65 and human exposure limits
recommended by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP), IEEE,
and adopted by ANSI.
BW64 devices, utilizing 10inch (25.4cm) integrated antennas and BW64E devices utilizing 2ft (60cm)
diameter antennas, are below the General Population/Uncontrolled Exposure limits of 1 mW/cm2, and
well below the Occupational/Controlled Exposure limit of 5mW/cm2at a distance of 82.02 centimeters
for the BW64 and 206 centimeters for the BW64E.
Product Changes or Modifications
Users of this equipment are hereby cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for the compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment
Restricted Access
This product is for installation in a restricted-access location, where there will be no access to the
equipment, except by trained service persons.

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Table of Contents
Copyright Notice & Disclaimer....................i
Export Control..............................................i
Product Compatibility...................................i
Safety............................................................ii
Regulatory Information...............................iii
Equipment Precautions............................... iv
Power information...................................... iv
RF Radiation Safety, Maximum Permissible
Exposure (MPE) Limits .............................. iv
Restricted Access ........................................ iv
1Introduction ............................................2
1.1 Purpose..............................................2
1.2 Prior Knowledge...............................2
1.3 Contact Information..........................3
2Site Planning ...........................................4
2.1 General..............................................4
2.2 Equipment Checklist..........................4
2.3 Line of Sight ......................................4
2.4 Link Distance Limits..........................4
2.5 Antenna Location ..............................5
2.6 Cabling & Power Requirements .......5
2.7 Example Cabling Diagrams..............8
2.8 Grounding & Lightning...................10
2.9 Conduit............................................10
3Installation.............................................11
3.1 Overview..........................................11
3.2 Equipment Unpacking.....................11
3.3 Equipment Inventory.......................12
Additionally, the following accessories are
available as optional parts for use with the
BW64E:...................................................12
3.4 Installation Tools..........................13
3.5 Antenna Installation .....................14
3.6 Radio Installation.........................15
3.7 Installing Optional POE64 Kit.....17
3.8 Grounding the Equipment ............19
3.9 Cable & Conduit Installation.......20
3.10 Pre-Antenna Alignment
Concepts..................................................23
3.11 Antenna Alignment....................26
3.12 Ice Shield Installation
(Optional)................................................28
Appendix A: Troubleshooting..................29
Appendix B: RSL Voltage vs. Distance...31
Standard Limited Warranty & Software
License........................................................32

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The information in this guide is directed to persons who must perform or coordinate the tasks associated
with the process of installing wireless communication devices, and planning communication network
applications.
1.2 Prior Knowledge
This manual assumes the operator has at least basic experience with and an understanding of wireless
technology and some familiarity with configuring and operating networking equipment. Preferably, the
person installing this equipment fully understands the information covered in this manual prior to
attempting these procedures.
DANGER, WARNING and NOTE statements have been placed in various sections throughout this
document to alert personnel of possible traffic affecting issues and to provide additional tips and helpful
information. These statements should be closely observed.
Symbol
Description
Indicates that personal injury can result if the user does not
comply with the given instruction.
A DANGER statement will describe the potential hazard, its
possible consequences, and the steps to perform to avoid
personal injury.
Indicates that equipment damage, process failure and/or loss of
data can result if the user does not comply with the given
instructions.
A WARNING statement will describe the potential hazard, its
possible consequences, and the steps to perform to avoid
serious equipment damage.
Provides supplementary information to emphasize a point or
procedure, or provides a tip for easier operation.

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1.3 Contact Information
Technical Assistance and Customer Service
To obtain assistance with a product related issue contact BridgeWave Customer Service using the
following information:
Regional Standard Support
Available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM UTC local time, per region.
NAM (North America) UTC -8
[phone]
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) UTC +0
[phone]
APAC (Asia Pacific) UTC +8
[phone]
The UTC coverage times do not reflect daylight saving time
adjustments.
E-mail: [email protected]
Return Material Authorization (RMA)
Should BridgeWave equipment have to be returned for repair or replacement, an RMA number must be
obtained from BridgeWave. When returning equipment, be sure to write the RMA number on the
outside of the shipping carton, and follow instructions received from support upon approval of the
RMA.
BridgeWave Sales
For questions pertaining to the purchase of equipment, software licenses, warranties, or services please
contact sales at the following:
E-mail: [email protected]
Inside Sales: +1.866.577.6908

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2 Site Planning
2.1 General
Before the start of an installation, a survey should be conducted of the proposed area of the site(s). The
survey personnel should be familiar with the details required to install the BridgeWave radio system.
2.2 Equipment Checklist
The person performing the survey will need the following equipment:
Binoculars
GPS Navigation Device
Tape Measure
Site Survey Report Form
2.3 Line of Sight
Clear line of sight (LOS) is required for proper operation. Planning should include an investigation into
future building plans that could block the LOS path, and other long-term incremental obstructions, such
as trees. Intermittent obstructions, such as aircraft at a nearby airport, should also be considered.
The following table details the minimum clearance needed from obstacles near the path in order to
ensure the radios will operate properly.
Path Length
(meters)
Minimum Clearance
(meters)
250
0.56
500
0.79
750
0.97
1000
1.12
Table 2-1: Minimum Clearance at Mid Path for Various Path Lengths
2.4 Link Distance Limits
Measurement of the link distance is important in estimating the link availability and calculating the
expected Receive Signal Level (RSL). This measurement can be performed using the Latitude and
Longitude readings from a Global Positioning System (GPS) device, which is placed near the proposed
locations of the antennas.
The minimum link distance of the BW64E using 2ft(60cm) antennas is 328ft(100m).

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The maximum distance of the BW64E is dependent on the desired level of availability and the rain rate
associated with the region where the product will be installed. BridgeWave provides an Availability
Calculator which uses industry standard formulas for determining regional rain rates and estimating
availability percentages for a given distance. To obtain the latest version of BridgeWave’s Availability
Calculator, contact BridgeWave’s Customer Service or search the eService center knowledgebase at
www.bridgewave.com/support/kbrma.htm
2.5 Antenna Location
The optimum location for the antennas must be determined. The ideal location should provide for ease
of erecting and mounting the antenna, as well as unimpeded LOS to the other site. The following factors
should be taken into account:
Type of mounting structure –non penetrating roof mount, tower, wall standoff
Location where the cabling will enter/exit the building
Length of cable runs
Grounding connection points
Potential path obstructions
Accessibility
There is a finite incline and decline range of the elevation
adjustment when installing the radio link.
The mounts used with the BW64E can accommodate +/- 45
degrees of mechanical elevation adjustment.
2.6 Cabling & Power Requirements
Inspect the installation site to determine the cable run paths from the radio equipment to the termination
point. Locations for roof penetration should be identified. The routing and securing of all cables should
conform to all applicable codes and requirements.
Cabling and power requirements depend on whether the optional POE64 kit is installed or not, and
whether the 10/100BaseT port will be used for out of band management or AdaptPath features. When
the POE64 kit is not installed the GigE SFP port allows for selection of various SFP types.
Figure 2-1and Error! Reference source not found. provide diagrams for installations with and
without the optional POE64 kit and outline the power requirements, SFP options, cable types and
lengths accordingly.