Ubiquiti IsoStation AC User manual

ShieldedairMAX ®acRadio
withIsolationAntenna
Model:IS-5AC

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks®
IsoStation™AC. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you
through installation and also includes warrantyterms.
Package Contents
IsoStation AC Metal Strap
ShieldedairMAX®ac Radio
withIsolation Antenna
Model:IS-5AC
Gigabit PoE (24V, 0.5A)
with Mounting Bracket
Power Cord Quick Start
Guide
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 professional installer’s responsibility to follow local
country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.

Installation Requirements
• The IS-5AC comes with a default horn, the Horn-5-45.
However, the IS-5AC can also be used with one of the
following antennas (not included):
• Horn-5-30
• Horn-5-60
• Horn-5-90
• U-OMT-Dish
• 7 mm socket wrench or screwdriver
• Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling with drain wire
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
harmful outdoor environments and destructive ESD events
with industrial-grade, shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti
Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
• Surge protection should be used for all outdoor installations.
We recommend that you use two Ethernet Surge Protectors,
model ETH-SP, one near the IsoStation and the other at the
entry point to the building. The ETH-SP will absorb power
surges and safely discharge them into the ground.
To LAN
ETH-SP
ETH-SP
ES-8-150W
IS-5AC

Hardware Overview
Reset
Button
Ethernet
Port
Power
LED
Power LED The LED will light blue when the device is
connected to a power source.
Ethernet Port This Gigabit Ethernet port is used to connect
the power and should be connected to the LAN and DHCP
server.
Reset Button To reset to factory defaults, press and hold the
Reset button for more than 10 seconds while the IsoStation
is poweredon. Alternatively, the IsoStation may be reset
remotely via a Reset button located on the bottom of the
Gigabit PoE Adapter.
Release Button The default horn antenna (beamwidth: 45°)
can be swapped out for an optional horn with a different
beamwidth. To remove the attached horn antenna, rotate the
horn antenna counterclockwise while depressing the Release
Button.
Release
Button

Hardware Installation
These instructions show the default horn antenna
(beamwidth:45°); however, the IsoStation is also compatible
with the following antennas:
• Horn-5-30
• Horn-5-60
• Horn-5-90
• U-OMT-Dish (refer to the U-OMT-Dish Quick Start Guide
for installation instructions)
1. To install the horn antenna, insert the horn antenna into
the IsoStation and align the arrow on the horn antenna
with the Release Button.
2. Press down on the horn antenna and rotate it clockwise
until you hear a click.

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Pole-Mounting
The IsoStation was designed for quick mounting on a pole.
1. Open the Metal Strap and feed it through the base of the
IsoStation.
2. Wrap the Metal Strap around the pole. Use a 7 mm socket
wrench to turn the screw clockwise and securely fasten the
clamp to the pole.

Connecting Power
1. Remove the port cover by pressing down the center of the
cover and sliding the cover out.
2. Remove the rubber gasket from the port cover.

3. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port.
4. Replace the port cover.

5. Fit the rubber gasket over the Ethernet cable, and then
slide the gasket into the port cover.
6. Connect the power using one of the following options:
• Using the included Gigabit PoE Adapter: Go to
Connecting to the PoE Adapter.
• Using a separate PoE switch: Connect the Ethernet
cable from the IsoStation’s Ethernet port to a
PoE-enabled Ethernet port on the switch.
WARNING: The switch port must comply with the
power specifications listed in the Specifications
section of this Quick Start Guide.

Connecting to the PoE Adapter
1. Connect the Ethernet cable from the device to the POE
port on the PoEAdapter.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your LAN to the LAN port
on the PoE Adapter.
3. Connect the Power Cord to the PoE Adapter, and then plug
the Power Cord into a power outlet.
Mounting the PoE Adapter (Optional)
1. Remove the PoE Mounting Bracket from the adapter, place
the bracket at the desired location, and mark the two holes.
2. Pre-drill the holes if necessary, and secure the bracket
using two fasteners (not included).
3. Align the adapter’s slots with the tabs of the PoE Mounting
Bracket, and then slide the adapterdown.