Cambium Networks cnWave V1000 User manual

QUICK START GUIDE
60 GHz cnWave™
System Release 1.1

phn-5222 004v000 June 2021
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Contents
Contents 3
Introduction 4
Product Description 5
Installation and Operation 6
Product Safety Information 7
Hardware Overview 9
V1000 Client Node 9
V3000 Client Node 10
V5000 Distribution Node 12
Mounting of 60 GHz cnWave™ products 13
60 GHz cnWave™ V1000 13
60 GHz cnWave™ V3000/V5000 15
Connecting 60 GHz cnWave™ Products 27
Installing PSU and powering the ODU 27
Installing the 60W DC power injector 28
Installing the AC/DC PSU 29
Installing the V1000 power injector 30
Operation 31
Theory of operation 31
Configuration and Alignment 32
Nodes deployment 32
Glossary 33
Cambium Networks 34

Introduction 4
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Cambium Networks 60 GHz cnWave™ platform equipment. This Quick Start
Guide assists operators in acquiring a high-level understanding of the 60 GHz cnWave™ platform
hardware, installation methods, initial login procedures, and safety/warranty information.

Product Description 5
Product Description
Cambium Networks’ 60 GHz cnWave™ solution provides easy, fast, and cost- effective wireless Gigabit
connectivity for edge access and/or high-capacity backhaul for edge access solutions at a significantly
lower TCO than fiber infrastructure. Service providers and enterprises now have access to Gigabit for
business and residential connectivity, backhaul for Wi-Fi access. Certified for Facebook Terragraph, 60
GHz cnWave™ mesh solutions are highly efficient at handling high-density deployments in cities and
suburban areas.
V1000 V3000 (Choice of two antenna sizes
40.5 dBi or 44.5 dBi) V5000

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Installation and Operation
Installation and operation of this product are complex, and Cambium therefore, recommends professional
installation and management of the system to ensure that operation complies with the regulations of the
region where the product is installed. Follow the instructions in this Quick Start Guide . For more details on
the installation and operation of 60 GHz cnWave devices, refer 60 GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
The installer must have sufficient skills, knowledge and experience to perform the installation task and is
responsible for:
lFamiliarity with current applicable national regulations including radio regulations, electrical
installation regulations, surge protection regulations and ‘working at heights’ regulations
lInstallation following Cambium Networks instructions
lConfirming that the equipment settings are compliant with national or regional regulations
lFamiliarity with training material available on the Cambium Networks website.
Observe the important instructions below during installation. This sets the equipment in compliance with
national regulatory regulations and ensure legal operation.
lEnsure the 60 GHz cnWave™ equipment is fitted with the latest application code. The software is
available from the Cambium Support site, see links at the end of this document.

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Product Safety Information
Warning
To prevent loss of life or physical injury, observe the following safety guidelines.
In no event shall Cambium Networks be liable for any injury or damage caused
during the installation of the Cambium 60 GHz cnWave™ radio nodes. Ensure that
only qualified personnel install 60 GHz cnWave™ radios.
Attention
Pour éviter toute perte de vie ou blessure physique, respectez les consignes de
sécurité suivantes. En aucun cas Cambium Networks ne pourra être tenu
responsable des blessures ou dommages causés lors de l'installation des nœuds
radio Cambium 60 GHz cnWave ™. Assurez-vous que seul du personnel qualifié
installe les radios cnWave ™ 60 GHz.
1. Exercise extreme care when working near power lines.
2. Exercise extreme care when working at heights.
3. Always use one of the approved power supply options. Failure to use the Cambium-supplied PSUs
could result in equipment damage and will invalidate the safety certification and may cause a safety
hazard.
4. The cnWave™ radios must be properly grounded to protect against lightning. It is the user’s
responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with national regulations. In the USA, follow the
requirements of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70-2005 and 780-2004 Installation of Lightning
Protection Systems. In Canada, follow Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These codes
describe correct installation procedures for grounding the outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors and connection requirements for grounding
electrodes. Other regulations may apply in different countries and therefore it is recommended that
installation of the outdoor unit be contracted to a professional installer.
5. Always use an appropriately rated and approved AC supply cord-set in accordance with the
regulations of the country of use.
6. Before servicing 60 GHz cnWave™ equipment, always switch off the power supply and unplug it
from the PSU. Do not disconnect the RJ45 drop cable connectors from the radio while the PSU is
connected to the power supply. Always remove the AC or DC input power from the PSU.
7. The main power supply is the primary disconnect device.
8. Safety may be compromised if outdoor- rated cables are not used for connections that will be
exposed to the outdoor environment.
9. The PSU output voltage may be hazardous in some conditions, for example in wet weather. Do not
connect a drop cable tester to the PSU, either directly or via LPUs.
10. Strong radio frequency (RF) fields will be present close to the antenna when the transmitter is on.
Always turn off the power to the radio before undertaking maintenance activities in front of the

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antenna.
11. Ensure that personnel is not exposed to unsafe levels of RF energy. The units start to radiate RF
energy as soon as they are powered up. Never work in front of the antenna when the radio is
powered. Install the radios to provide and maintain the minimum separation distances from all
persons. For minimum separation distances, refer 60 GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
12. Ensure that the installation meets the requirements defined in the Installation section.
13. To provide effective protection against lightning-induced surges, observe these requirements:
lGrounding conductor runs are as short, straight and smooth as possible, with bends and
curves kept to a minimum..
lGrounding cables must not be installed with drip loops.
lAll bends must have a minimum radius of 200 mm (8 in) and a minimum angle of 90°. A
diagonal run is preferable to a bend, even though it does not follow the contour or run
parallel to the supporting structure.
lAll bends, curves, and connections must be routed towards the grounding electrode system,
ground rod, or ground bar.
lGrounding conductors must be securely fastened.
lBraided grounding conductors must not be used.
lApproved bonding techniques must be used for the connection of dissimilar metals.
14. Radios are not designed to survive direct lightning strikes. For this reason they must be installed in
Zone B as defined in the Lightning protection zones section in the 60 GHz cnWave™ User Guide .
Mounting in Zone A may put equipment, structures, and life at risk.

Hardware Overview 9
Hardware Overview
.The 60 GHz cnWave™ solution includes three types of wireless nodes:
lV1000 Client Node
lV3000 Client Node (Choice of two antenna sizes 40.5 dBi or 44.5 dBi)
lV5000 Distribution Node
V1000 Client Node
Figure 1: V1000 Client Node
V1000 wall and pole mount (C000000L136A and C000000L137A)
The V1000 CN is supplied with a mounting plate and band clamp. The mounting plate can be used for
mounting the V1000 on a wall, or it can be used with the band clamp to mount the V1000 on a pole with
diameter in the range 40 mm to 77 mm (1.6 inches to 3.03 inches).
Figure 2: V1000 mounting plate and band clamp
V1000 adjustable pole mount (N000900L022A)
The adjustable pole mount is used to provide elevation adjustment when a V1000 CN is mounted on a
pole. The adjustable pole mount works with poles with diameter in the range 40 mm to 77 mm (1.6 inches
to 3.03 inches).

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Figure 3: V1000 adjustable pole mount
V3000 Client Node
Figure 4: V3000 Client Node with CN antenna (Choice of two antenna sizes 40.5 dBi or 44.5 dBi)
V3000 precision bracket (C000000L125A)
The precision bracket (Precision bracket figure below) is used to mount the V3000 CN on a vertical pole
with diameter in the range 25 mm to 80 mm (0.98 inches to 3.14 inches). The precision bracket provides
fine adjustment of up to 18° in azimuth and +/-30° in elevation for accurate alignment of the V3000.

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Figure 5: V3000 precision bracket (C000000L125A)
V3000 precision bracket components
Bracket body Azimuth arm
Long (120 mm) M8 screws and flange nuts
Bracket base
40 mm M8 screws, plain washers and Nyloc nuts V3000 mount

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28 mm M6 screws, M8 spacers and pole mount clamp
V3000 tilt bracket (N000045L002A)
The tilt bracket (Tilt bracket assembly figure below) is used to provide elevation adjustment when a
V3000 CN or V5000 DN is mounted on a pole. The tilt bracket works with poles with diameter in the
range 25 mm to 80 mm (0.98 inches to 3.14 inches). The tilt bracket Assembly may be used with third-
party band clamps to mount the ODU on larger pole with diameter in the range 90 mm to 230 mm (3.54
inches to 9.05 inches).
Figure 6: Tilt bracket assembly
V5000 Distribution Node
Figure 7: V5000 Distribution Node

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V5000 pole mount (C000000L137A)
The Pole Mount (Pole mount figure below) is used to mount a V5000 DN on a vertical pole with diameter
in the range 25 mm to 80 mm (0.98 inches to 3.14 inches). It provides coarse azimuth (but not elevation)
adjustment.
Figure 8: V5000 pole mount
V5000 wall mount (C000000L136A)
The Wall Mount (Wall mount figure below) is used to mount a V5000 DN on a vertical wall. It does not
provide azimuth or elevation adjustment. The wall mount requires additional fixing hardware suitable for
the type of wall.
Figure 9: V5000 wall mount
Mounting of 60 GHz cnWave™ products
60 GHz cnWave™ V1000
V1000 pole mount
The V1000 CN can be installed to a pole using the supplied mounting plate and jubilee clip. Follow the
below instructions to mount V1000 to the pole:

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1. Insert the hose clamps through mounting plate and clamp to the pole by applying 3.0 Nm torque.
2. Insert the radio into the mounting plate on the pole.
V1000 wall mount
Follow the below instructions to mount V1000 to the wall:
1. Fix the mounting plate (supplied with the V1000 ODU) securely to a vertical wall, using suitable
fixings.
Note
Fixing hardware is not supplied with the V1000.
2. Slide the V1000 ODU onto the mounting plate from above, ensuring that the spring clip in the
mounting plate clicks into place on the radio.

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Adjustable pole mount
Follow the below instructions to mount V1000 to the adjustable pole:
1. Insert the hose clamps through the adjustable pole mount bracket and clamp to the pole by
applying 3.0 Nm torque.
2. Insert the radio into the adjustable pole mount bracket on the pole.
V1000 alignment
The V1000 CN requires minimal effort to align as the internal antenna can beam steer +/- 45 degrees in
azimuth and +/- 20 degrees in elevation from boresight. As long as the unit is installed with the remote
node visible within this range, no further adjustment is required.
60 GHz cnWave™ V3000/V5000
V3000 precision bracket
The precision bracket is used to mount the cnWave V3000 CN on a vertical pole, providing fine
adjustment up to 18° in azimuth and +/-30° in elevation for accurate alignment of the V3000. The precision
bracket is compatible with pole diameters in the range of 25 mm to 80 mm (1.0 inches to 3.1 inches).
These instructions illustrate the procedure for assembling and using the precision bracket. We also
illustrate the mounting of the optional alignment telescope.

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1. Insert two of the long (120 mm) screws through the azimuth arm and the bracket body. The screws
locate in the slots in the azimuth arm.
2. Fit two flanged M8 nuts to the long screws on the back of the bracket. Tighten using a 13 mm
spanner.
3. Insert the three medium-length (40 mm) M8 screws through the bracket base and the V3000
mount. The screws locate in the slots in the bracket base.

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Ensure that the pivot pin in the elevation adjuster is located in the circular hole in the V3000 mount.
4. Fit plain washers and M8 Nyloc nuts to the screws on the back of the bracket base. Tighten using a
13 mm spanner.
5. Insert the two remaining long (120 mm) M8 screws through the bracket body and the azimuth arm.
The screws locate in the slots in the bracket body.

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Ensure that the pivot pin in the azimuth adjuster is located in the circular hole in the bracket body.
6. Fit three sets of spacers, plain washers and M8 Nyloc nuts to the screws on the underside of the
bracket base. Tighten using a 13 mm spanner.
7. Attach the V3000 mount to the radio using the four short M6 bolts. Tighten the four bolts to a
torque setting of 5.0 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) using a 13 mm spanner or socket.

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8. Attach the precision bracket to the pole using the clamp and the remaining flanged nuts. Adjust
azimuth approximately and tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7.4 lbft) using a 13 mm spanner.
9. Lock the antenna alignment by tightening the five Nyloc nuts (see step 5 and step 8) to 10 Nm (7.4
lbft) using a 13 mm spanner or socket.

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Precision bracket alignment telescope
Follow the below instructions to align the telescope:
1. Attach the telescope mount to the V3000 radio using the knurled screw.
2. Attach the telescope by looping the two elastic O-rings over the ears of the mount, ensuring that
the telescope is located securely in the mount.
Precision bracket alignment
1. Ensure that the three Nyloc screws for securing the bracket in elevation are loose and the fine
elevation adjuster is holding the weight of the unit.
2. Ensure the two Nyloc screws for securing the bracket in the azimuth are loose.