Package Contents
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| Dish Reflector |
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| Antenna Feed |
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| Protective Shroud |
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| Mount Bracket |
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| Pole Clamps (Qty. 2) |
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| Stabilizer Brackets (Qty. 2) |
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| Elevation Rod |
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| M10x150 Carriage Bolts (Qty. 4) |
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| M10x100 Bolts (Qty. 2) |
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| M10x25 Carriage Bolts (Qty. 3) |
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| M4 Screws (Qty. 4) |
Installation Requirements
- airFiber AF-2X radio (sold separately)
- Phillips screwdriver
- 16 mm wrench
- 24 mm wrench
- Clear view of the sky for proper GPS operation
- 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 wire – min. 10 AWG (5 mm2) and max. length: 1 m. As a safety precaution, ground the airFiber radio to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar.
- 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.
| WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your warranty. |
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Hardware Installation
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IMPORTANT: Handle the Dish Reflector with care. Deformations in its shape may reduce the antenna’s effectiveness. |
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| IMPORTANT: Do not handle the antenna by the Antenna Feed once the feed is connected. |
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At the installation site, secure the other end of the ground wire to a grounded mast, pole, tower, or grounding bar.
| WARNING: Failure to properly ground your airFiber radio will void your warranty. |
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| Note: The ground wire should be as short as possible and no longer than one meter in length. |
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| Note: The GPS antenna is included with the airFiber radio. |
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| Note: Place the magnetic GPS antenna on the Mounting Bracket (this is temporary; you will place the GPS antenna on the GPS antenna mount later). |
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Mounting the GPS Antenna
Locate a mounting point that has a clear view to the sky, and is above and as far as possible from the antenna.
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Note: All GPS items are included with the airFiber radio. |
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Specifications
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AF-2G24-S45 |
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Dimensions |
650 x 650 x 295 mm (25.6 x 25.6 x 11.6") |
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Weight |
9.8 kg (21.61 lb) |
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Frequency |
2.3 - 2.7 GHz |
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Gain |
24 dBi |
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+45° Beamwidth |
6.6° (3 dB) |
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-45° Beamwidth |
6.8° (3 dB) |
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Front-to-Back Ratio |
28 dB |
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Max. VSWR |
1.6:1 |
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Wind Survivability |
200 km/h (125 mph) |
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Wind Loading |
787 N @ 200 km/h (177 lbf @ 125 mph) |
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Polarization |
Dual Linear |
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Cross-Pol Isolation |
35 dB Min. |
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ETSI Specification |
EN 302 326 DN2 |
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Mounting |
Universal Pole Mount, airFiber X Radio Bracket, and Weatherproof RF Jumpers Included |