Ubiquiti airMAX AM-3G18-120 User manual

3 GHz 2x2 MIMO
BaseStation
Sector Antenna
Model: AM-3G18-120

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks airMAX™3 GHz
2x2 MIMO BaseStation Sector Antenna, model AM-3G18-120. This
Quick Start Guide is designed to walk you through the installation
of the antenna.
Package Contents
Carrier Class
3 GHz 2x2 MIMO
BaseStation
Sector Antenna
Model: AM-3G18-120
Antenna Protective Shroud Quick Start Guide U Brackets
(Qty. 2)
Pole Brackets
(Qty. 2)
Pole Clamps
(Qty. 2)
M8x135 Carriage Bolts
(Qty. 4)
M8x20 Serrated
Flange Bolts
(Qty. 4)
M8 Serrated
Flange Nuts
(Qty. 8)
RF Cables
(Qty. 2)
* Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.

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Installation Requirements
• RocketM3/M3 GPS or RocketM365/M365 GPS (sold separately)
• 12 mm and 13 mm wrenches
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all
wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through
the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from the
most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks
with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks™. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
Hardware Overview
Bubble Level
RF Connectors
Rocket Mount
Bracket
Rocket/Shroud
Lock Release
Lever
Protective
Shroud
Mounting Lugs
Mounting Lugs
Assembled Side View
Before Pole-Mounting
Back View
U Bracket
Slotted
U Bracket

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Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
1. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the RocketM.
2. Attach the RocketM to the Rocket Mount Bracket.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the RocketM with
the four mounting slots on the bracket.
b. Slide the RocketM down until it locks into place.

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3. Connect the other ends of the RF Cables to the RF Connectors
on the antenna.
4. Slide the Protective Shroud down over the RocketM until it locks
onto the Rocket Mount Bracket.
Note: If you have trouble locking the shroud into place,
try adjusting the placement of the RF Cables.

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Hardware Installation
5. Attach the Slotted U Bracket to the upper Mounting Lugs of the
antenna, and secure it with two M8 Serrated Flange Nuts.
6. Attach the other U Bracket to the lower Mounting Lugs of the
antenna, and secure it with two M8 Serrated Flange Nuts.

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7. Insert two M8x135 Carriage Bolts into each Pole Bracket.
8. Attach each Pole Bracket to each U Bracket using two M8x20
Serrated Flange Bolts. Hand-tighten only.

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9. To mount the antenna to the pole, attach the Pole Clamps to
the lower and upper Pole Brackets in the following steps:
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a
Ø 1.5" - 3.0" pole.
a. Slide the Pole Clamp over the two M8x135 Carriage Bolts
of the lower Pole Bracket. Secure it with two M8 Serrated
FlangeNuts.
Lower Bracket Connection Overview
M8x135
Carriage Bolts
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut
Pole
Clamp
Pole
Bracket
M8x20 Serrated Flange Bolt
M8x20 Serrated Flange Bolt
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut

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b. Slide the Pole Clamp over the two M8x135 Carriage Bolts
of the upper Pole Bracket. Secure it with two M8 Serrated
FlangeNuts.
Upper Bracket Connection Overview
M8x135
Carriage Bolts
Pole
Clamp
Pole
Bracket
M8x20 Serrated Flange Bolt
M8x20 Serrated Flange Bolt
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut

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Hardware Installation
10. Theantennahasanelectricaldowntiltof3˚.Tofurtheradjust
the elevation angle, loosen the two M8x20 Serrated Flange
Bolts on the Slotted U Bracket. Slide the antenna to the desired
tilt. (The upper bracket may slide along the pole, depending
on the angle of the elevation tilt.) Tighten all bolts and nuts
toapproximately14N-m(10lb-ft)orlesstoavoiddeforming
thepole.
M8x20 Serrated
Flange Bolt

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Specifications
AM-3G18-120
Dimensions 735 x 144 x 78 mm
Weight 5.9 kg (Mount Included)
Frequency 3.3 - 3.8 GHz
Gain 17.3 - 18.2 dBi
HPOL Beamwidth 118° (6 dB)
VPOL Beamwidth 121° (6 dB)
Elevation Beamwidth 6°
Electrical Downtilt 3°
Max. VSWR 1.5:1
Polarization Dual Linear
Cross-Pol Isolation 28 dB Min.
ETSISpecication EN 302 326 DN2
Mounting Universal Pole Mount, RocketM Bracket,
and Weatherproof RF Jumpers Included
Wind Loading 21 lbf @ 100 mph

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Safety Notices
Safety Notices
1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified 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 specified may result in improper
operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the
limitations are not followed.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service
should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
General Warranty
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in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
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Warranty Conditions
The foregoing warranty shall apply only if:
(I) The Product has not been subjected to misuse, neglect or unusual
physical, electrical or electromagnetic stress, or some other type of
accident.
(II) No modification, alteration or addition has been made to the Product
by persons other than UBIQUITI NETWORKS or UBIQUITI NETWORK’S
authorized representatives or otherwise approved by UBIQUITI
NETWORKS.
(III) The Product has been properly installed and used at all times in
accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product
documentation.
(IV) All Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above) shielded cabling.
Disclaimer: UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant that the operation of
the products is error-free or that operation will be uninterrupted. In no
event shall UBIQUITI NETWORKS be responsible for damages or claims
of any nature or description relating to system performance, including
coverage, buyer’s selection of products for buyer’s application and/or
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Returns
In the unlikely event a defect occurs, please work through the dealer or
distributor from which this product was purchased.
Compliance
RF Exposure Warning
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 specific
separation distance, refer to the Quick Start Guide for your RocketM 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
spécifique de séparation, se référer au Guide de démarrage rapide pour
votre appareil RocketM (l'émetteur).

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Compliance
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
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of with unsorted municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this
product should be disposed of separately from regular household waste
streams. It is your responsibility to dispose of this and other electric and
electronic equipment via designated collection facilities appointed by the
government or local authorities. Correct disposal and recycling will help
prevent potential negative consequences to the environment and human
health. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old
equipment, please contact your local authorities, waste disposal service, or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
Ausrüstung, die direkt am Gerät und/oder an der Verpackung mit diesem
Symbol versehen ist , nicht zusammen mit unsortiertem Gemeindeabfall
entsorgt werden darf. Das Symbol weist darauf hin, dass das Produkt
von regulärem Haushaltmüll getrennt entsorgt werden sollte. Es liegt
in Ihrer Verantwortung, dieses Gerät und andere elektrische und
elektronische Geräte über die dafür zuständigen und von der Regierung
oder örtlichen Behörden dazu bestimmten Sammelstellen zu entsorgen.
Ordnungsgemäßes Entsorgen und Recyceln trägt dazu bei, potentielle
negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu
vermeiden. Wenn Sie weitere Informationen zur Entsorgung Ihrer
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su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.

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Français
La directive européenne 2002/96/CE exige que l’équipement sur lequel
est apposé ce symbole sur le produit et/ou son emballage ne soit pas jeté
avec les autres ordures ménagères. Ce symbole indique que le produit
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Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity
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disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

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[Latvian]
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atbilst Direkt vas 1999/5/EK b tiskaj m pras b m un citiem ar to saist
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[Slovak]
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device, sp a základné po iadavky a v etky príslu né ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Svenska
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direktiv 1999/5/EG.
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Por medio de la presente UBIQUITI NETWORKS declara que el
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Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Prin prezenta, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declară că acest dispozitiv
UBIQUITI NETWORKS este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale și
alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.
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