Ubiquiti airMAX RocketDish User manual

airMAX®Carrier Class
2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna
Model: RD-5G31-AC
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™RocketDish™,
an airMAX® Carrier Class 2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna.
This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through
the installation of the antenna. This Quick Start Guide also
includes the warranty terms and is for use with the RocketDish,
modelRD-5G31-AC.
Package Contents
Dish Antenna with Radome Mounting Bracket
Protective
Shroud
Pole Clamps
(Qty. 2)
Stabilizer Brackets
(Qty. 2)
RF Cables
(Qty. 2)
Elevation Rod M10x170 Carriage Bolts
(Qty. 4)
airMAX®CarrierClass
2x2PtP Bridge Dish Antenna
Model:RD-5G31-AC
M10x100 Bolts
(Qty. 2)
M10x25 Carriage Bolts
(Qty. 3)
Quick Start Guide
Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.
TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet
cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGHCable™is
designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country
regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic
Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
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Installation Requirements
• Rocket™M5 AC PTP, RocketM5 Titanium, RocketM5, or
RocketM5GPS (soldseparately)
• 16 mm or 5/8" wrench
• 24 mm or 15/16" wrench
• 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
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Fully Assembled Back View
Elevation Rod
Mounting Bracket
Pole Clamp
Pole Clamp
Protective Shroud
Stabilizer Brackets
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Hardware Installation
Important: Carefully handle the Dish Antenna with
Radome. Deformations in its shape may reduce the
effectiveness of the RocketDish.
1. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and
Chain 1 on the RocketM.
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2. Attach the RocketM to the Dish Antenna with Radome.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the RocketM
with the Rocket mounting bracket.
b. Slide the RocketM down to lock it into place.
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3. Attach the other end of the RF Cables to the RF connectors
in this combination: Chain 1 to Hand Chain 0 to V.
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4. Attach the Protective Shroud.
a. Align the hash mark on the top of the shroud with the
notch on the Dish Antenna with Radome.
b. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it locks into place.
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5. The Elevation Rod includes washers and nuts. Remove one
nut, one spring lock washer, and one washer. Use them to
secure the Elevation Rod when assembling.
6. Attach the Elevation Rod to the Mounting Bracket.
a. Insert the Elevation Rod into the Mounting Bracket.
b. Secure the Elevation Rod with the washer, spring lock
washer, and nut.
7. Each M10x170 Carriage Bolt includes a washer, spring lock
washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the
bolts when assembling in step 13.
8. Insert the four M10x170 Carriage Bolts into the Mounting
Bracket.
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9. Each M10x25 Carriage Bolt includes a washer, spring lock
washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the
bolts when assembling.
10. Attach the RocketDish to the Mounting Bracket.
a. Insert one M10x25 Carriage Bolt into the RocketDish and
Elevation Rod.
b. Insert two M10x25 Carriage Bolts into the RocketDish
and lower section of the Mounting Bracket.
c. Secure each M10x25 Carriage Bolt with one washer, one
spring lock washer, and one nut.
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11. Each M10x100 Bolt includes a washer, spring lock washer,
and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the bolts
when assembling.
12. Attach the Stabilizer Brackets to the pole just beneath the
area where the RocketDish will be attached.
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a
Ø 33 - 102 mm (1.5" - 4.0") pole.
a. Place one Stabilizer Bracket on each side of the pole.
b. Insert the two M10x100 Bolts into the Stabilizer Brackets.
c. Secure each M10x100 Bolt with one washer, one spring
lock washer, and one nut.
d. Tighten the nuts to approximately 50N-m(37lb-ft).
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13. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the pole just above the
Stabilizer Brackets.
a. Slide a Pole Clamp over each pair of M10x170
CarriageBolts.
b. Secure each M10x170 Carriage Bolt with one washer,
one spring lock washer, and one nut.
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14. Visually align the azimuth and elevation.
a. To adjust the azimuth, rotate the RocketDish while it is
supported by the Stabilizer Brackets.
b. To adjust the elevation angle, tighten or loosen the nuts
on the Elevation Rod so that the RocketDish is set to the
desired tilt.
c. Tighten all bolts and nuts to approximately
50N-m(37lb-ft).
Nuts
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Specifications
RocketDish RD-5G31-AC
Dimensions 748 x 748 x 349 mm (29.45 x 29.45 x 13.74 in)
Weight 7.6 kg (16.76 lb)
(Mount Included)
Frequency 5.1 - 5.8 GHz
Gain 31 dBi
Max. VSWR 1.4:1
Wind Survivability 200 km/h (125 mph)
Wind Loading 1,028 N @ 200 km/h (231 lbf @ 125 mph)
Polarization Dual Linear
Cross-Pol Isolation 35 dB Min.
ETSI Specication EN 302 326 DN2
Mounting Universal Pole Mount, RocketM Bracket, and
Weatherproof RF Jumpers Included
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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.
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Limited Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the
product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation.
UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under
the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion,
to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above
warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and
reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty
period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its
original term.
Warranty Conditions
The above warranty does not apply if the Product:
(I) has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto,
except by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized
representatives, or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;
(II) has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
(III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
(IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical,
electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or
accident;
(V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party
firmware; or
(VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original
Ubiquiti label(s).
(VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of
the RMA.
In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been
properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material
respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling
runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet
cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements
are followed.
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Returns
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining
a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS
during the warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI
NETWORKS’ facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of
UBIQUITI NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not
be processed and will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be
found at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty.
Disclaimer
EXCEPT FOR ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED HEREIN, UBIQUITI
NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES, AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD PARTY DATA,
SERVICE, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE PROVIDERS HEREBY DISCLAIM
AND MAKE NO OTHER REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,
EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ACCURACY, QUALITY OF SERVICE OR RESULTS, AVAILABILITY,
SATISFACTORY QUALITY, LACK OF VIRUSES, QUIET ENJOYMENT, FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT AND ANY
WARRANTIES ARISING FROM ANY COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR
TRADE PRACTICE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.
BUYER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NEITHER UBIQUITI NETWORKS NOR
ITS THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS CONTROL BUYER’S EQUIPMENT OR THE
TRANSFER OF DATA OVER COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES, INCLUDING
THE INTERNET, AND THAT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES MAY BE
SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS
AND OTHER PROBLEMS INHERENT IN THE USE OF COMMUNICATIONS
FACILITIES. UBIQUITI NETWORKS, ITS AFFILIATES AND ITS AND THEIR THIRD
PARTY PROVIDERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INTERRUPTIONS,
DELAYS, CANCELLATIONS, DELIVERY FAILURES, DATA LOSS, CONTENT
CORRUPTION, PACKET LOSS, OR OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY
OF THE FOREGOING. In addition, UBIQUITI NETWORKS does not warrant
that the operation of the Products will be 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 (including
the Products) for buyer’s application and/or failure of products (including
the Products) to meet government or regulatory requirements.
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Limitation of Liability
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL
UBIQUITI OR ITS SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR
DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES
(INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA, OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING
OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Note
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied
warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you.
You may have other rights that vary from country to country, state to
state, or province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO
NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN ADDITION TO, THE
MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY
SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations
Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply
to any transactions regarding the sale of the Products.
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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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RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing
this symbol on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed
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
Altgeräte benötigen, wenden Sie sich bitte an die örtlichen Behörden oder
städtischen Entsorgungsdienste oder an den Händler, bei dem Sie das
Produkt erworben haben.
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Español
La Directiva 2002/96/CE de la UE exige que los equipos que lleven este
símbolo en el propio aparato y/o en su embalaje no deben eliminarse
junto con otros residuos urbanos no seleccionados. El símbolo indica
que el producto en cuestión debe separarse de los residuos domésticos
convencionales con vistas a su eliminación. Es responsabilidad suya
desechar este y cualesquiera otros aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos a
través de los puntos de recogida que ponen a su disposición el gobierno y
las autoridades locales. Al desechar y reciclar correctamente estos aparatos
estará contribuyendo a evitar posibles consecuencias negativas para el
medio ambiente y la salud de las personas. Si desea obtener información
más detallada sobre la eliminación segura de su aparato usado, consulte a
las autoridades locales, al servicio de recogida y eliminación de residuos de
su zona o pregunte en la tienda donde adquirió el producto.
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
doit être éliminé dans un circuit distinct de celui pour les déchets des
ménages. Il est de votre responsabilité de jeter ce matériel ainsi que tout
autre matériel électrique ou électronique par les moyens de collecte
indiqués par le gouvernement et les pouvoirs publics des collectivités
territoriales. L’élimination et le recyclage en bonne et due forme ont pour
but de lutter contre l’impact néfaste potentiel de ce type de produits
sur l’environnement et la santé publique. Pour plus d’informations sur le
mode d’élimination de votre ancien équipement, veuillez prendre contact
avec les pouvoirs publics locaux, le service de traitement des déchets, ou
l’endroit où vous avez acheté le produit.
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