Ubiquiti AF-5G23-S45 User manual

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airFiber X Antenna Protective Shroud Mount Bracket
Clamp Bracket U-Bolt Cable Tie
Hex Bolts with Washer Set
(Qty. 4) Flange Nuts (Qty. 2) Hex Nuts (Qty. 2)
Package Contents
Installation Requirements
5 GHz airFiber radio (sold separately)
13 mm wrench
Other Requirements
Clear line of sight between airFiber radios
Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
Vertical mounting orientation
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Mounting point:
At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure
For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of the tower
Ground wires – min. 10 AWG (5 mm ) and max. length: 1 m. As a safety precaution,
ground the airFiber radio to grounded masts, poles, towers, or grounding bars.
WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your
warranty.
(Recommended) 2 Outdoor Gigabit PoE surge protectors
Note: For guidelines about grounding and lightning protection, follow
your local electrical regulatory codes.
Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ-45 connectors
are required for all wired Ethernet connections.
Hardware Installation
IMPORTANT: Handle the antenna with care. Deformations in its reector may
reduce the antenna’s effectiveness.
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Note: The GPS antenna is included with the airFiber radio.
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Aligning the Antenna
Optimize the airFiber link by adjusting one end of the link at a time. Refer to the
airFiber X radio Quick Start Guide for additional details.
Note: Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed to optimize the link.
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Specications
AF-5G23-S45
Dimensions 378 x 378 x 290 mm (14.88 x 14.88 x 11.42")
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AF-5G23-S45
Weight 3.4 kg (7.5 lb)
(Mount Included)
Frequency 5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Gain 23 dBi
Max. VSWR 1.5:1
Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)
Wind Loading 190 N @ 200 km/h (43 lbf @ 125 mph)
Polarization Dual Linear
F/B Ratio 33 dB
ETSI Specication EN 302 326 DN2
Mounting Universal Pole Mount for
Ø 38 - 64 mm (Ø 1.5 - 2.5") Poles
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water.
WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote
risk of electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
1. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements
indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those
specied may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a re hazard if
the limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided
only by a qualied service technician.
Limited Warranty
ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis,
and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.
Compliance
RF Exposure Warning
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The antenna and transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance from all persons
and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. For
the specic separation distance, refer to the Quick Start Guide for your Rocket device
(transmitter).
L’antenne et l’émetteur doit être installé pour fournir une distance de séparation de toute les
personnes et ne doit pas être situé ou opérant en conjonction avec une autre antenne ou un
autre émetteur. Pour la distance spécique de séparation, se référer au Guide de démarrage
rapide pour votre appareil Rocket (l’émetteur).
WEEE Compliance Statement
Declaration of Conformity
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