Ubiquiti airMAX Sector AM-9M13 User manual

900 MHz 2x2 MIMO
BaseStation
Sector Antenna
Model: AM-9M13

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks airMAX™ 900MHz
2x2 MIMO BaseStation Sector Antenna, model AM-9M13. This
Quick Start Guide is designed to walk you through the installation
of the antenna.
Package Contents
Carrier Class
900 MHz 2x2 MIMO
BaseStation
Sector Antenna
Model: AM-9M13
Antenna Antenna Bottom
Cover
Quick Start Guide U Brackets
(Qty. 2)
V Brackets
(Qty. 3)
M12x180 Bolts
(Qty. 2)
M12x130 Bolts
(Qty. 2)
M8x25 Bolts
(Qty. 4)
M3x8 Tapping Screw M12 Serrated
Flange Nuts
(Qty. 8)
M8 Serrated
Flange Nuts
(Qty. 4)
Bushing
* Products may be different from pictures and are subject to change without notice.

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Installation Requirements
• RocketM9 (sold separately)
• Two adjustable wrenches or a combination of two 19 mm,
one 14 mm, and one 13 mm wrenches
• One #2 Phillips screwdriver
• 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 Installation
1. Remove the Port Cover by lifting the release latch on the
bottom of the RocketM9 and sliding the Port Cover off.
Port Cover

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2. Route an Ethernet cable through the hole on the Antenna
Bottom Cover and connect it to the Ethernet Port.
Antenna Bottom Cover

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3. Replace the Port Cover.
4. Attach the two Antenna RF Connectors to the connectors
labeled Chain 0 and Chain 1 on the RocketM9. Place the
RocketM9 in the bottom of the antenna.
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Antenna RF Connectors

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Hardware Installation
5. To install the Antenna Bottom Cover:
a. Insert the cover's tabs into the notches of the antenna
bottom.
b. Press the cover and snap it into place.
c. Secure the cover to the bottom of the antenna using the
M3x8 Tapping Screw.
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Antenna Bottom Cover
M3x8 Tapping Screw
6. Wrap the Bushing around the Ethernet cable and then push it
into place in the Antenna Bottom Cover.
Antenna Bottom Cover
Bushing

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7. Attach the two U Brackets to the two brackets on the antenna
using the four M8x25 Bolts and four M8 Serrated Flange Nuts.
U Bracket
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut
M8x25 Bolt
M8x25 Bolt
M8 Serrated
Flange Nut
Note: Do not tighten the bolts and nuts completely
because you will need to insert bolts into the U Brackets
and then adjust the U Brackets.
8. To mount the antenna to the pole, you will attach the upper
U Bracket in step 9 and then attach the lower U Bracket in
step10.
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a
Ø 30-75 mm pole.

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9. To attach the upper U Bracket to the pole:
a. Insert the two M12x180 Bolts into the upper U Bracket.
b. Secure each bolt using a M12 Serrated Flange Nut.
c. Screw on two more M12 Serrated Flange Nuts. Slide a
VBracket on the M12x180 Bolts.
d. Position the antenna so that the pole is between the
M12x180 Bolts. Slide a second V Bracket on the M12x180
Bolts, so that the pole is between the V Brackets.
e. Secure the second V Bracket using two M12 Serrated Flange
Nuts.
Upper Bracket Connection Overview
M12x180 Bolts
M12 Serrated Flange Nuts
V Brackets
M12 Serrated Flange Nuts

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10. To attach the lower U Bracket to the pole:
a. Insert the two M12x130 Bolts into the lower U Bracket.
b. Slide the V Bracket on the M12x130 Bolts, so that the pole is
between the U Bracket and V Bracket.
c. Secure each bolt using a M12 Serrated Flange Nut.
Lower Bracket Connection Overview
M12x130 Bolts
V Bracket
M12 Serrated Flange Nut
M12 Serrated Flange Nut

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11. To adjust the elevation angle of the antenna, loosen the four
M12 Serrated Flange Nuts securing the V Brackets of the upper
UBracket. Slide the V Brackets to provide the desired tilt.
Tighten all bolts and nuts to approximately 14 N-m (10 lb-ft) or
less to avoid deforming the pole.

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12. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port labeled POE
on the PoE Adapter.
13. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the Ethernet port
labeled LAN on the PoE Adapter.
14. Connect the Power Cord to the power port on the PoE Adapter.
Connect the other end of the Power Cord to a power outlet.

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Specifications
Specifications
AM-9M13
Dimensions 129 x 29 x 13.4 cm
Weight 12.5 kg
Frequency 902 - 928 MHz
Gain 13.2 - 13.8 dBi
HPOL Beamwidth 109° (6 dB)
VPOL Beamwidth 120° (6 dB)
Elevation Beamwidth 15°
Electrical Downtilt N/A
Max. VSWR 1.5:1
Wind Loading 160 mph
Polarization Dual Linear
Cross-Pol Isolation 30 dB Min.
ETSI Specication N/A
Mounting Universal Pole Mount and
RF Jumpers Included
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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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.
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(III) The Product has been properly installed and used at all times in
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documentation.
(IV) All Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above) shielded cabling.

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Compliance
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).
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
English
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing
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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.

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Deutsch
Die Europäische Richtlinie 2002/96/EC verlangt, dass technische
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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.
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negative Folgen für Umwelt und die menschliche Gesundheit zu
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Declaration of Conformity
Italiano
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Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet”. (BMWi)

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Italiano
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[Norwegian]
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[Slovak]
UBIQUITI NETWORKS t mto vyhlasuje, e UBIQUITI NETWORKS
device, sp a základné po iadavky a v etky príslu né ustanovenia
Smernice 1999/5/ES.
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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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Português
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Prin prezenta, UBIQUITI NETWORKS declară că acest dispozitiv
UBIQUITI NETWORKS este în conformitate cu cerințele esențiale și
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