YDI Wireless LUC2400E Rooftop Fixed Direct Sequence Transmission System User Manual Cover
YDI Wireless Rooftop Fixed Direct Sequence Transmission System Cover
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;our One Shop For Complete High-Speed Wireless Internet Systems!!! Model AMP2440 MODEL AMP2440 POLE MOUNTED BI-DIRECTIONAL REMOTE BI-DIRECTIONAL POWER POWER AMPLIFIERS FOR 2.4 GHz AMPLIFIERS FOR 2.4 GHz w w w.ydi.com Installationand and Installation Operation OperationManual Manual or Contact Our Sales Department Toll Free at: 888-297 -9090 Ver 2.2 703-237 -9090 Young Design Inc. or call Version 2.0 Dec 2000 May 2000 146B Hillwood Ave. Falls Church, VA 22046 Tel: (703) 237-9090 Fax: (703) 237-9092 http://www.ydi.com Limited Warranty Young Design, Inc. (YDI) warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase. YDI will, in this period of time, repair or replace, any YDI product returned to the factory, freight prepaid. The YDI warranty covers repairs or replacement (at YDI’s option) of the product only. YDI is not responsible for the cost of removal, reinstallation, or shipping to the place of repair. YDI does not extend or modify its warranty period as a result of repair or replacement. YDI reserves the right to void a warranty and/or make reasonable charges for the repair of a unit if the warranty seal is broken or the unit displays evidence of misuse, abuse, or tampering. YDI is not responsible for damage to any other equipment or property, or any other consequential or incidental damages of any kind, whether based on contract, negligence, or strict liability. Maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the unit. Warranties give you (the buyer) specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. This warranty is only extended to purchases made in the United States of America or its possessions. To see a complete line of our High Speed Wireless Data products, visit our web site at: www.ydi.com or call our Sales Office at: 1-888-297-9090 Warranty Notice The AMP2440 warranty is null and void if any of the following occurs: 1. The amplifier is opened 2. The antenna connections are not properly waterproofed 3. The amplifier is operated with no antenna attached 4. Improper connectors are used 5. The amplifier is mounted outdoors with the connectors facing any direction except downwards This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. © 2000 Young Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part or parts of this document may be reproduced, translated, stored in any electronic retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Young Design, Inc. NOTES: TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................1 2. AMPLIFIER FEATURES............................................................................................1 2.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................2 3. AMPLIFIER KIT..........................................................................................................3 4. INSTALLATION AND CABLING INSTRUCTIONS...........................................3 5. AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS.............................................5 6. DC POWER INJECTOR OPERATION..................................................................5 7. DC POWER INJECTOR CONNECTIONS AND INDICATORS.......................6 8. POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................................6 9. OPERATION................................................................................................................7 TABLE A - CONVERSIONS FROM DBM TO WATTS...........................................8 TABLE B - TYPICAL CABLE ATTENUATION VALUES........................................8 TABLE C - TYPICAL AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION DETAILS.............................9 APPENDIX A: CALCULATING POWER..................................................................10 APPENDIX B: FCC PART 15 CERTIFIED SYSTEMS............................................11 Professional Installation Required Page 15 The amplifier and antennas used must be professionally installed by experienced antenna installation professionals who are familiar with RF issues (such as gains and losses) as well as local building and safety codes. Failure to do so will void the product warranty and may expose the end user to excessive Radio Frequency hazard. Regulations regarding maximum antenna gains, amplifier power gain, and maximum permissible exposure vary from country to country. It is the responsibility of the end user to operate within the limits of these regulations and to ensure that the professional installers who install this device are aware of these regulations. All antennas are intended to be installed outdoors. 1. Description The AMP2440 is a bi-directional amplifier designed for extending the range of 2.4 GHz wireless radio modems, Wireless LAN cards, Access Points and wireless bridges. The units provide transmit power amplification as well as receive signal gain. The amplifier is installed right at the antenna’s feed point, providing maximum effectiveness of transmit power. This has the effect of compensating for signal loss in the transmitter cable to the antenna. Likewise, the Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) in the AMP2440 boosts the receive signal right at the antenna prior to experiencing the loss in the transmission cable to the radio. This gain completely overcomes the losses in the transmission cable between the amplifier and the radio. This results in the lowest possible system Noise Figure. In fact, use of the amp will actually increase the receiver sensitivity by a few dB! The ultimate result is the best receiver sensitivity and maximum possible range for whatever antenna is used. NOTES: The amplifier box is weatherproof and can be bolted to the antenna mast or tower leg using the U-bolt included. When properly installed, the connectors face down so that gravity will drain all water away from the amplifier enclosure. This will prevent water from settling on the face of the unit. The LEDs will also be facing downward so that they can be checked for operation from the bottom of the mast or tower. DC Power to the amplifier is supplied through the transmission cable that carries the RF (Radio Frequency) signal. This DC voltage is put on the coax cable using the DC Power Injector included in the amplifier kit. Both the amplifier and the DC Injector also contain their own integral lightning protection as well as DC surge protection. No external antenna lightning protection on the coax cable is required. (The DC Injector has a grounding stud to facilitate an easy connection to a good earth ground.) It also has mounting flanges to facilitate permanent installation to a bulkhead or wall. If mounted to a grounded metal plate, then no extra wiring needs to be attached to the grounding stud. The amplifier box will provide maximum lightning protection when it is bolted to a grounded mast or tower. No extra ground straps need to be connected to the amplifier case. 2. Amplifier Features: • • • • • • • • • • • • Transmit input levels from 3mW to 100mW 14 dB transmitter power gain (Standard amp) 16 dB receive gain RX preamp noise figure better then 4 dB (typical) Weatherproof Cast Aluminum Case that is mast mountable DC Power for the amp carried up through the transmission cable Power and Transmit LEDs on both the amp and the DC power injector Built-in Lightning Protection DC Surge Protection Heavy Duty N-type Connectors One Year Warranty Made in the U.S.A. Page 1 Page 14 NOTES: 2.1 General Specifications Receiver Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) Operating Range: 2400-2483 MHz Receive Gain: Operating Mode: Bi-directional, half-duplex. Senses RF carrier from transmitter and automatically switches from receive to transmit mode. Connectors: N-female Freq Response: Noise Figure: 16 dB nominal +/-1 dB over operating range 4 dB typical Mechanical, Power and Environmental Indicators: TX and RX LEDs on both the amplifier and the DC bias injector Lightning Protection: Direct DC ground at antenna connector. DC injector serves as lightning arrestor if properly grounded. DC Surge Protection: 600 Watt TVS at 12 VDC input from Operating Temperature: Power: transmis Dimensions: Transmitter Amplifier Transmit Gain: 14 dB nominal for standard amp (Other versions may have different gains) Mounting Bracket for amplifier: Freq Response: +/-1 dB over operating range Transmit Output Power: 250 mW nominal Up to 640 mW for FHSS radios Up to 400 mW for DSSS radios Kit Weight: -20°C to +60°C 105-240 VAC if using the power supply provided with the amp kit or 11 – 14 VDC @ 900 ma peak, 400 ma avg. with an alternate power source Amplifier: 4.5” x 2.6” x 1.2 ” DC Power injector: 5.4” X 2.4” X 1.3 ” Accommodates pole/mast diameters from 3/4” to 3” Approx. 1.5 lb. with U-bolts Duty Cycle: 50% Maximum Transmit Input Power to Amp: 3mW minimum (+5dBm), 100mW (20 dBm) maximum (Special versions are available with higher input power.) Model 2440 Functional Block Diagram View showing the DC Injector and the pole mounted outdoor amplifier attached to its mounting bracket. Page 13 Page 2 3. Amplifier Kit IMPORTANT: Only mount the amplifier with the connectors facing downward. Do not mount it with the connectors facing sideways or upwards. Each Amplifier Kit Includes: • • • • Bi-directional remote mounted amplifier DC Power Injector 12 VDC, 110/220 VAC Power Supply Stainless Steel U-Bolts and mounting bracket for amp • Installation Manual NOTE: 1. MPE distance figures are based on a conservative “worst case” prediction, i.e. +24 dBm into antenna using formula S=EIRP/(4piR2) and no calculaton for duty factor. In practice the minimum distance will be much shorter. 2. The minimum MPE distance has been calculated for the maximum allowed Power Density (S) limit os 1.0 mW/cm2 in the Frequency range 1500 - 100,000 MHz for uncontrolled environments (Ref. 2). Reference: Close up of the bracket and mounting hardware attached to the amplifier. The following options are also available and must be ordered separately: 1. FCC Part 15, sub-clause 15.247 (b)(4) 2. FCC OET Bulletin 65, edition 97-01 3. FCC Supplement C to OET Bulletin 65, edition 97-01 Table B CAB-DC DC power cable with 2.1mm plug to flying lead 3 feet long. Used when the customer provides their own 12 VDC power for the DC injector or amp. DUAL-DC Option to add second power jack on DC injector to enable one 12 VDC PS that comes with the amp to power both the Injector and the radio or AP. (Requires a DC jumper cable. See below). Authorized Cables with Minimum Lengths Minimum Length/ Loss Max Recommended Lengths 19 Feet/ 3.4 dB 40 Feet LMR200 20 Feet/ 3.4 dB 50 Feet LMR240 25 Feet/ 3.3 dB 65 Feet LMR400 50 Feet/ 3.4 dB 110 Feet LMR500 60 Feet/ 3.5 dB 150 Feet LMR600 80 Feet/ 3.5 dB 180 Feet FCC Notice LMR900 120 Feet/ 3.5 dB 260 Feet To comply with FCC part 15 rules, the proper version of the amp must only be used in systems that have been FCC certified. The system must also be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the resposibility of the professional installer to ensure that certified systems be deployed in the United States (or where FCC rules apply). The use of the amplifier in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204. Please visit our web site (www.ydi.com) to see the systems currently certified by the FCC. LMR1200 150 Feet/ 3.4 dB 350 Feet LMR1700 200 Feet/ 3.4 dB 480 Feet DC-2.1-2.1 DC jumper cable that connects a radio modem or Access Point to the second DC power jack on the DC injector box. Radio devices must have a 2.1 mm ID power jack and operate on 12VDC. DC-2.1-2.5 Same as above except used for radios and Access Points that have a 2.5 mm ID barrel jack on them. 4. Installation and Cabling Instructions Several key factors unique to their particular installation determine the power level at the input of the amplifier. The most important consideration is the cable loss in the transmission cable between the radio and the pole mounted amp. It is important that the installer understand these and other factors when installing the system. If you are not familiar with determining power levels within the transmission system, YDI engineers will assist you in planning your system including selecting the proper cable and antenna required. Page 3 C able Type RG58/U LMR195 NOTE: This table is for reference only. In order to comply with FCC Part 15 Certification, the installer must insure that actual coax cable used between the DC injector and the amplifier has at least 3.3 dB of insertion loss. Caution: If the power output from the amplifier exceeds +24 dBm or the antennas used are in excess of 24 dBi gain, the FCC regulatory limits specified in Part 15.247(b)(3)(i) could be exceeded. Page 12 Safety Notice This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment when installed as directed. This equipment should be installed and operated with fix-mounted antennas that are installed such that the main lobe(s) of these antennas will have a minimum of 2 meters of separation distance between the antenna and all persons’ body during normal operation. APPENDIX B: FCC Part 15 Certified Systems FCC ID#: NM5-LUC2400E FCC certified systems consist of: · · · · The amplifier can be mast mounted using the steel U-bolt included with the unit. Refer to the drawing at the end of the manual for a cabling diagram. In outdoor applications, the amplifier must be installed with the connectors facing downward. Use an open-end wrench to carefully tighten the bolts using the included nuts. Take care not to over-tighten the bolts. A2440-xxF amplifier, DC Injector and 12 VDC Power supply Orinoco/Lucent WLAN card with the FCC ID#: IMRWLPCE24H Outdoor Antenna (Table A) Coax Cable (Table B) Table A Authorized Antennas Model Antenna Type Antenna Gain (dBi ) EIR P (dBm) MPE D istance (C M) Lucent AOU24-D I-24 Gri d D i sh Antenna 24 48 71 YD I PT2424 Gri d D i sh Antenna 24 48 71 YD I PT2421 Gri d D i sh Antenna 21 45 50 YD I A2.45FP18 Flat Panel Antenna 18 42 36 YD I A2.45FP15 Flat Panel Antenna 15 39 25 YD I A2.45FP12 Flat Panel Antenna 12 36 20 YD I A2.45LP17 Long Panel Antenna 17 41 32 YD I A2.45LP14 Long Panel Antenna 14 38 23 YD I A2412 Omni Antenna 12 36 20 Lucent AOU24-OD -10 Omni Antenna 10 34 20 YD I A2410 Omni Antenna 10 34 20 YD I A2408 Omni Antenna 33 20 Lucent XE 155845 Omni Antenna 30 20 Lucent AOU-WA-12-B Wi de Angle Antenna 12 24 20 YD I A2.45FP18 Wi de Angle Antenna 12 24 20 YD I A2.4SP12A Ampli fi ed Flat Panel Antenna 12 24 20 Page 11 Alternately, the amplifier can be mounted to a flat surface using any of the mounting holes on the brackets mounting flanges. However, for maximum reliability the connectors should be facing downward. It is very important to waterproof the RF connectors on the amp. However, it is recommended that you do not tape the connectors until after all system tests have been performed. Be sure to use a high quality weather resistant electrical tape and/or other water sealant method. Silicon sealants are not recommended since they are hard to work with, do not ensure a 100% waterproofing of the connectors and difficult to remove if ever necessary. The picture to the left shows the amplifier in typical installation shown with the YDI Model PT2421 Grid Dish antenna vertically polarized. The location on the mast where the amplifier is mounted is not important: provided that the connectors face downward. (Note that when this picture was taken, the connectors were not taped yet nor was the cable secured to the mast.) Also, there is not need to plug or fill any of the holes on the back of the amplifier enclosure. The housing is designed such that these holes do not penetrate the inside of the waterproof seal even though an initial inspection might make you think otherwise. If the tower or mast is adequately grounded and the U-bolt makes good electrical connection to it, then there is no need to provide additional grounding to the amplifier enclosure. The DC Power Injector is not in a waterproof enclosure and must be protected from the weather. It can be permanently mounted to a surface using the mounting flanges. If it is not mounted to a well-grounded metal plate or bulkhead, then a separate ground strap will need to connect to the grounding stud on the Injector. Refer to the Typical Installation Detail drawing at the end of this manual for more information about the installation. Page 4 5. Amplifier Connections and Indicators CAUTION: Only use high quality N-type connectors. Do not use PL259 “CB” type UHF connectors. Doing so will ruin the N-Female jacks and void your warranty. Transmit LED: Receive LED: DC Injector Connection: Antenna Connection: This LED glows RED when the amp has switched to the transmit mode. This occurs when the amp detects RF power at the jack labeled “To DC Injector”. (See Section 9 operation for more information) This LED glows GREEN in the receive mode when DC power is applied to the amplifier. It is goes off when; the amp is in the transmitting mode. This N-type female connects to the DC Power Injector via the transmission cable. The length of this cable will determine the type of cable that should be used. See the installation diagram and the Appendix for more information. This N-type female connects to the antenna with a short length of low-loss coax cable. APPENDIX A: Calculating Power This appendix explains how to calculate the input power to the amplifier for your configuration. 1. Using Table A, convert the output power of the radio modem from Watts (or milliWatts) to dBm. The Model 2440 amplifier works with input powers between 3.2 mW, +5 dBm, and 100 mW (+20 dBm). 2. Calculate the cable attenuation for your installation. First, determine the attenuation for the length of your cable at 2.4 GHz. Use the cable manufacturer’s specifications, or for convenience you may refer to Table B for typical values. (For example, Table B shows that typical attenuation for LMR-400 is about 6.9 dB per 100 foot at 2.4 GHz.) Then add 0.6 dB to that figure for connector, adaptor cable, and DC injector losses. 3. Calculate the maximum power that can be expected at the amp on the pole: Radio output (dB) - Cable loss (dB) - Connector Loss = Signal level at the amp’s input (dBm) For example, a radio with 40mW (+16 dBm) output and 75 feet of LMR400 (about 3.4 dB of loss) would have the following input level to the amplifier: +16 dBm - 3.4 dB - 0.6dB = +10 dBm Using a standard amplifier with 14 dB of linear transmit power gain, the output power is calculated as follows: 6. DC Power Injector Operation A DC Power Injector is an in-line device which “injects” the DC power necessary to operate the amplifier onto a transmission line. This allows the coax cable to carry both RF signals and DC power to the mast-mounted amplifier. This precludes the need to run a separate power cable to the remote mounted amplifier. When grounded to a good earth ground through either the grounding stud or mounting flange, the DC Injector will provide maximum lightning protection to your radio modem, wireless LAN card or Access Point. +10 dBm + 14 dB gain = +24 dBm output power (250 mW) If the input to the amplifier will exceed +20 dB (100 mW) by your calculations, an attenuator pad will be necessary between the modem and the DC injector. Or you can order a special version of the amplifier from YDI that will accept higher transmit input power. Note: Never put attenuator pads between in the cable the DC injector and the amplifier since there is a +12V DC voltage on the cable. Doing this would prevent DC power from reaching the amp and will also damage the attenuator. However, a longer cable or one with higher loss could be used. Effective Radiated Power (ERP) ERP is defined as the sum of the power feeding an antenna and the gain (in dBi) of that antenna. For example, with 250 mW (+24 dBm) of power into a 24 dBi gain grid dish antenna (like the YDI PT2424), the ERP would be: +24 dBm + 24 dB = 48 dBm or 64 watts EIRP Page 5 Page 10 Table A - Conversions from dBm to Watts dBm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 dBm 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 60 Watts 1.0 mW 1.3 mW 1.6 mW 2.0 mW 2.5 mW 3.2 mW 4.0 mW 5.0 mW 6 mW 8 mW 10 mW 13 mW 16 mW 20 mW 25 mW 32 mW 40 mW 50 mW 64 mW 80 mW 100 mW 128 mW 160 mW 200 mW 250 mW 320 mW Watts 400 mW 500 mW 640 mW 800 mW 1.0 W 1.3 W 1.6 W 2.0 W 2.5 W 3.0 W 4.0 W 5.0 W 6.0 W 8.0 W 10 W 13 W 16 W 20 W 25 W 32 W 40 W 50 W 64 W 80 W 100 W 1000 W 7. DC Power Injector Connections and Indicators Red Transmit LED: Green Receive LED: “To Radio” Connection: “To Amplifier” Connection: 12 VDC: AUX 12VDC: Table B - Typical Cable Attenuation Values Cable Type Attenuation per 100 ft at 2.4 GHz (dB) Belden 9913 LMR 200 LMR 240 LMR 400 LMR 600 1/2” LDF 1/2” Superflex 3/8” LDF 3/8” Superflex 1/4” Superflex 8.0 16.8 12.9 6.9 4.4 3.9 6.1 5.9 6.8 9.8 This LED glows RED when the pole mounted amplifier goes into transmit amplification mode. The Remote Transmit LED is controlled by unique circuitry, which actually detects changes in the DC current traveling through the transmission line to the amplifier. When you see this LED flash, you will know that the remote pole amplifier is going into transmit mode. This LED glows GREEN when DC power is applied to the amplifier and it is in the receive mode. When toggling between transmit and receive this LED will glow slightly dimmer. This N-type female connects to the radio via a short jumper cable. This N-type female connects to the amplifier on the mast using the coax transmission line. This is the DC power input for the injector and is a standard 2.1 mm barrel jack. +12VDC should be applied with center positive. This jack parallels the 12 VDC jack power jack. It can be used to provide 12 VDC to the radio modem or Access Point using a short DC jumper cable. Provided that the radio device operates on 12 VDC and draws less then 600 ma, the standard DC power supply that comes with the amplifier kit can be used to power both it and the amplifier/DC Injector. This extra jack is installed when the DC-INJ-DUAL option is ordered. 8. Power Supply The AMP2440 kit comes with a 100 to 240 VAC power supply that has a standard 2.1 mm barrel plug [center pin positive (+) tip and outer ring negative (-)]. Although normally supplied with a power supply, any 12 Volt DC, 1 amp (or greater) regulated power supply can be used. The amplifier can operate from 11 to 14 VDC enabling battery or vehicle operation as well. The DC power input is diode protected to prevent damagecaused by reverse polarity input voltages as well as by an TVS to protect it and the amp from overvoltage surges. These values are approximate. Check with cable manufacturers for exact specifications. Page 9 Page 6 Page 7 C o nn ec tor re qu ired b y ra dio N -fe m a le N -fe m a le To e na ble the D C p o w e r sup p ly to po w e r bo th th e D C Injector a nd th e ra dio, th e a m p kit sho u ld b e o rd e re d w ith th e D U A L-D C op tion a lo ng w ith th e a pp ro pria te D C Ju m pe r cab le. To Netw ork R adio M odem , A cc es s Point, W LA N C ard, etc DC PO W E R INJEC TO R RF + DC 12 VD C B a rrel P lug 12 VDC S hort le n gth o f R G 58 /U O ption a l J u m pe r C a ble (C A B -D C -2.x ) B arre l P lug 11 0/2 2 0 VA C Page 8 D C P.S. LM R-400 (U p to 100 feet) LM R-500 or LM R-600 (Up to 150 feet) LM R-1200 (U p to 300 feet) Transm ission Line ( CA B-LL ) Drip Loop M ast N -fe m a le c o nn ec to r AM P2440 (m o u nte d to m a st w ith U -B o lt) For Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum radio devices, versions of the amplifier are available from the that have the output power limited to 250, 400 or 500 mW as specified in the FCC certified system. These amplifiers should not be used with DSSS radios since the transmit power limiting mechanism in the amplifier will cause it to go into compression when their respective clamped output levels are reached. Y DI can provide all necessary cables, an ten nas and accesso ries. The p rofessional installer m ust provide the m ast or po le to m ount th e an ten na and am p lifier The amplifier provides linear amplification for transmit output powers up to at least 400 mW. This is important for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radios, especially 802.11 devices. If you drive the amp so hard as to exceed 400mW output power, the amplifier will start to go into compression. This will result in raising the sidebands which will result in polluting the adjacent radio channels. O m ni-directional (show n), G rid Dish , panel or Yagi A ntennas (not show n) The amplifier will not work with radio modems or wireless bridges that are band-split true full duplex devices. AN T ENN A The amplifier is only intended for use with 2.4 GHz radio modems that alternate between transmit and receive in the same radio channel. These are referred to as Time Division Multiplex (TDD) devices. A typical example is an 802.11 WLAN card or Access Point. These modems “ping-pong” back and forth between transmit and receive so quickly during normal operation that both the TX and RX LEDs will appear to be lit simultaneously. In fact they are turning on and off so quickly that they appear to be on all the time. You can tell the duty cycle one of these LEDs by their brightness. TYP IC AL A M PLIFIER IN STALLATIO N DETA ILS The unit operates automatically and there are no user adjustments. D raw in gs \diag ram s\in s tall-a m p -G en eric 9. Operation Page 7 C o nn ec tor re qu ired b y ra dio N -fe m a le N -fe m a le To e na ble the D C p o w e r sup p ly to po w e r bo th th e D C Injector a nd th e ra dio, th e a m p kit sho u ld b e o rd e re d w ith th e D U A L-D C op tion a lo ng w ith th e a pp ro pria te D C Ju m pe r cab le. To Netw ork R adio M odem , A cc es s Point, W LA N C ard, etc DC PO W E R INJEC TO R RF + DC 12 VD C B a rrel P lug 12 VDC S hort le n gth o f R G 58 /U O ption a l J u m pe r C a ble (C A B -D C -2.x ) B arre l P lug 11 0/2 2 0 VA C Page 8 D C P.S. LM R-400 (U p to 100 feet) LM R-500 or LM R-600 (Up to 150 feet) LM R-1200 (U p to 300 feet) Transm ission Line ( CA B-LL ) Drip Loop M ast N -fe m a le c o nn ec to r AM P2440 (m o u nte d to m a st w ith U -B o lt) For Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum radio devices, versions of the amplifier are available from the that have the output power limited to 250, 400 or 500 mW as specified in the FCC certified system. These amplifiers should not be used with DSSS radios since the transmit power limiting mechanism in the amplifier will cause it to go into compression when their respective clamped output levels are reached. Y DI can provide all necessary cables, an ten nas and accesso ries. The p rofessional installer m ust provide the m ast or po le to m ount th e an ten na and am p lifier The amplifier provides linear amplification for transmit output powers up to at least 400 mW. This is important for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radios, especially 802.11 devices. If you drive the amp so hard as to exceed 400mW output power, the amplifier will start to go into compression. This will result in raising the sidebands which will result in polluting the adjacent radio channels. O m ni-directional (show n), G rid Dish , panel or Yagi A ntennas (not show n) The amplifier will not work with radio modems or wireless bridges that are band-split true full duplex devices. AN T ENN A The amplifier is only intended for use with 2.4 GHz radio modems that alternate between transmit and receive in the same radio channel. These are referred to as Time Division Multiplex (TDD) devices. A typical example is an 802.11 WLAN card or Access Point. These modems “ping-pong” back and forth between transmit and receive so quickly during normal operation that both the TX and RX LEDs will appear to be lit simultaneously. In fact they are turning on and off so quickly that they appear to be on all the time. You can tell the duty cycle one of these LEDs by their brightness. TYP IC AL A M PLIFIER IN STALLATIO N DETA ILS The unit operates automatically and there are no user adjustments. D raw in gs \diag ram s\in s tall-a m p -G en eric 9. Operation Table A - Conversions from dBm to Watts dBm 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 dBm 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 60 Watts 1.0 mW 1.3 mW 1.6 mW 2.0 mW 2.5 mW 3.2 mW 4.0 mW 5.0 mW 6 mW 8 mW 10 mW 13 mW 16 mW 20 mW 25 mW 32 mW 40 mW 50 mW 64 mW 80 mW 100 mW 128 mW 160 mW 200 mW 250 mW 320 mW Watts 400 mW 500 mW 640 mW 800 mW 1.0 W 1.3 W 1.6 W 2.0 W 2.5 W 3.0 W 4.0 W 5.0 W 6.0 W 8.0 W 10 W 13 W 16 W 20 W 25 W 32 W 40 W 50 W 64 W 80 W 100 W 1000 W 7. DC Power Injector Connections and Indicators Red Transmit LED: Green Receive LED: “To Radio” Connection: “To Amplifier” Connection: 12 VDC: AUX 12VDC: Table B - Typical Cable Attenuation Values Cable Type Attenuation per 100 ft at 2.4 GHz (dB) Belden 9913 LMR 200 LMR 240 LMR 400 LMR 600 1/2” LDF 1/2” Superflex 3/8” LDF 3/8” Superflex 1/4” Superflex 8.0 16.8 12.9 6.9 4.4 3.9 6.1 5.9 6.8 9.8 This LED glows RED when the pole mounted amplifier goes into transmit amplification mode. The Remote Transmit LED is controlled by unique circuitry, which actually detects changes in the DC current traveling through the transmission line to the amplifier. When you see this LED flash, you will know that the remote pole amplifier is going into transmit mode. This LED glows GREEN when DC power is applied to the amplifier and it is in the receive mode. When toggling between transmit and receive this LED will glow slightly dimmer. This N-type female connects to the radio via a short jumper cable. This N-type female connects to the amplifier on the mast using the coax transmission line. This is the DC power input for the injector and is a standard 2.1 mm barrel jack. +12VDC should be applied with center positive. This jack parallels the 12 VDC jack power jack. It can be used to provide 12 VDC to the radio modem or Access Point using a short DC jumper cable. Provided that the radio device operates on 12 VDC and draws less then 600 ma, the standard DC power supply that comes with the amplifier kit can be used to power both it and the amplifier/DC Injector. This extra jack is installed when the DC-INJ-DUAL option is ordered. 8. Power Supply The AMP2440 kit comes with a 100 to 240 VAC power supply that has a standard 2.1 mm barrel plug [center pin positive (+) tip and outer ring negative (-)]. Although normally supplied with a power supply, any 12 Volt DC, 1 amp (or greater) regulated power supply can be used. The amplifier can operate from 11 to 14 VDC enabling battery or vehicle operation as well. The DC power input is diode protected to prevent damagecaused by reverse polarity input voltages as well as by an TVS to protect it and the amp from overvoltage surges. These values are approximate. Check with cable manufacturers for exact specifications. Page 9 Page 6 5. Amplifier Connections and Indicators CAUTION: Only use high quality N-type connectors. Do not use PL259 “CB” type UHF connectors. Doing so will ruin the N-Female jacks and void your warranty. Transmit LED: Receive LED: DC Injector Connection: Antenna Connection: This LED glows RED when the amp has switched to the transmit mode. This occurs when the amp detects RF power at the jack labeled “To DC Injector”. (See Section 9 operation for more information) This LED glows GREEN in the receive mode when DC power is applied to the amplifier. It is goes off when; the amp is in the transmitting mode. This N-type female connects to the DC Power Injector via the transmission cable. The length of this cable will determine the type of cable that should be used. See the installation diagram and the Appendix for more information. This N-type female connects to the antenna with a short length of low-loss coax cable. APPENDIX A: Calculating Power This appendix explains how to calculate the input power to the amplifier for your configuration. 1. Using Table A, convert the output power of the radio modem from Watts (or milliWatts) to dBm. The Model 2440 amplifier works with input powers between 3.2 mW, +5 dBm, and 100 mW (+20 dBm). 2. Calculate the cable attenuation for your installation. First, determine the attenuation for the length of your cable at 2.4 GHz. Use the cable manufacturer’s specifications, or for convenience you may refer to Table B for typical values. (For example, Table B shows that typical attenuation for LMR-400 is about 6.9 dB per 100 foot at 2.4 GHz.) Then add 0.6 dB to that figure for connector, adaptor cable, and DC injector losses. 3. Calculate the maximum power that can be expected at the amp on the pole: Radio output (dB) - Cable loss (dB) - Connector Loss = Signal level at the amp’s input (dBm) For example, a radio with 40mW (+16 dBm) output and 75 feet of LMR400 (about 3.4 dB of loss) would have the following input level to the amplifier: +16 dBm - 3.4 dB - 0.6dB = +10 dBm Using a standard amplifier with 14 dB of linear transmit power gain, the output power is calculated as follows: 6. DC Power Injector Operation A DC Power Injector is an in-line device which “injects” the DC power necessary to operate the amplifier onto a transmission line. This allows the coax cable to carry both RF signals and DC power to the mast-mounted amplifier. This precludes the need to run a separate power cable to the remote mounted amplifier. When grounded to a good earth ground through either the grounding stud or mounting flange, the DC Injector will provide maximum lightning protection to your radio modem, wireless LAN card or Access Point. +10 dBm + 14 dB gain = +24 dBm output power (250 mW) If the input to the amplifier will exceed +20 dB (100 mW) by your calculations, an attenuator pad will be necessary between the modem and the DC injector. Or you can order a special version of the amplifier from YDI that will accept higher transmit input power. Note: Never put attenuator pads between in the cable the DC injector and the amplifier since there is a +12V DC voltage on the cable. Doing this would prevent DC power from reaching the amp and will also damage the attenuator. However, a longer cable or one with higher loss could be used. Effective Radiated Power (ERP) ERP is defined as the sum of the power feeding an antenna and the gain (in dBi) of that antenna. For example, with 250 mW (+24 dBm) of power into a 24 dBi gain grid dish antenna (like the YDI PT2424), the ERP would be: +24 dBm + 24 dB = 48 dBm or 64 watts EIRP Page 5 Page 10 Safety Notice This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment when installed as directed. This equipment should be installed and operated with fix-mounted antennas that are installed such that the main lobe(s) of these antennas will have a minimum of 2 meters of separation distance between the antenna and all persons’ body during normal operation. APPENDIX B: FCC Part 15 Certified Systems FCC ID#: NM5-LUC2400E FCC certified systems consist of: · · · · The amplifier can be mast mounted using the steel U-bolt included with the unit. Refer to the drawing at the end of the manual for a cabling diagram. In outdoor applications, the amplifier must be installed with the connectors facing downward. Use an open-end wrench to carefully tighten the bolts using the included nuts. Take care not to over-tighten the bolts. A2440-xxF amplifier, DC Injector and 12 VDC Power supply Orinoco/Lucent WLAN card with the FCC ID#: IMRWLPCE24H Outdoor Antenna (Table A) Coax Cable (Table B) Table A Authorized Antennas Model Antenna Type Antenna Gain (dBi ) EIR P (dBm) MPE D istance (C M) Lucent AOU24-D I-24 Gri d D i sh Antenna 24 48 71 YD I PT2424 Gri d D i sh Antenna 24 48 71 YD I PT2421 Gri d D i sh Antenna 21 45 50 YD I A2.45FP18 Flat Panel Antenna 18 42 36 YD I A2.45FP15 Flat Panel Antenna 15 39 25 YD I A2.45FP12 Flat Panel Antenna 12 36 20 YD I A2.45LP17 Long Panel Antenna 17 41 32 YD I A2.45LP14 Long Panel Antenna 14 38 23 YD I A2412 Omni Antenna 12 36 20 Lucent AOU24-OD -10 Omni Antenna 10 34 20 YD I A2410 Omni Antenna 10 34 20 YD I A2408 Omni Antenna 33 20 Lucent XE 155845 Omni Antenna 30 20 Lucent AOU-WA-12-B Wi de Angle Antenna 12 24 20 YD I A2.45FP18 Wi de Angle Antenna 12 24 20 YD I A2.4SP12A Ampli fi ed Flat Panel Antenna 12 24 20 Page 11 Alternately, the amplifier can be mounted to a flat surface using any of the mounting holes on the brackets mounting flanges. However, for maximum reliability the connectors should be facing downward. It is very important to waterproof the RF connectors on the amp. However, it is recommended that you do not tape the connectors until after all system tests have been performed. Be sure to use a high quality weather resistant electrical tape and/or other water sealant method. Silicon sealants are not recommended since they are hard to work with, do not ensure a 100% waterproofing of the connectors and difficult to remove if ever necessary. The picture to the left shows the amplifier in typical installation shown with the YDI Model PT2421 Grid Dish antenna vertically polarized. The location on the mast where the amplifier is mounted is not important: provided that the connectors face downward. (Note that when this picture was taken, the connectors were not taped yet nor was the cable secured to the mast.) Also, there is not need to plug or fill any of the holes on the back of the amplifier enclosure. The housing is designed such that these holes do not penetrate the inside of the waterproof seal even though an initial inspection might make you think otherwise. If the tower or mast is adequately grounded and the U-bolt makes good electrical connection to it, then there is no need to provide additional grounding to the amplifier enclosure. The DC Power Injector is not in a waterproof enclosure and must be protected from the weather. It can be permanently mounted to a surface using the mounting flanges. If it is not mounted to a well-grounded metal plate or bulkhead, then a separate ground strap will need to connect to the grounding stud on the Injector. Refer to the Typical Installation Detail drawing at the end of this manual for more information about the installation. Page 4 3. Amplifier Kit IMPORTANT: Only mount the amplifier with the connectors facing downward. Do not mount it with the connectors facing sideways or upwards. Each Amplifier Kit Includes: • • • • Bi-directional remote mounted amplifier DC Power Injector 12 VDC, 110/220 VAC Power Supply Stainless Steel U-Bolts and mounting bracket for amp • Installation Manual NOTE: 1. MPE distance figures are based on a conservative “worst case” prediction, i.e. +24 dBm into antenna using formula S=EIRP/(4piR2) and no calculaton for duty factor. In practice the minimum distance will be much shorter. 2. The minimum MPE distance has been calculated for the maximum allowed Power Density (S) limit os 1.0 mW/cm2 in the Frequency range 1500 - 100,000 MHz for uncontrolled environments (Ref. 2). Reference: Close up of the bracket and mounting hardware attached to the amplifier. The following options are also available and must be ordered separately: 1. FCC Part 15, sub-clause 15.247 (b)(4) 2. FCC OET Bulletin 65, edition 97-01 3. FCC Supplement C to OET Bulletin 65, edition 97-01 Table B CAB-DC DC power cable with 2.1mm plug to flying lead 3 feet long. Used when the customer provides their own 12 VDC power for the DC injector or amp. DUAL-DC Option to add second power jack on DC injector to enable one 12 VDC PS that comes with the amp to power both the Injector and the radio or AP. (Requires a DC jumper cable. See below). Authorized Cables with Minimum Lengths Minimum Length/ Loss Max Recommended Lengths 19 Feet/ 3.4 dB 40 Feet LMR200 20 Feet/ 3.4 dB 50 Feet LMR240 25 Feet/ 3.3 dB 65 Feet LMR400 50 Feet/ 3.4 dB 110 Feet LMR500 60 Feet/ 3.5 dB 150 Feet LMR600 80 Feet/ 3.5 dB 180 Feet FCC Notice LMR900 120 Feet/ 3.5 dB 260 Feet To comply with FCC part 15 rules, the proper version of the amp must only be used in systems that have been FCC certified. The system must also be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the resposibility of the professional installer to ensure that certified systems be deployed in the United States (or where FCC rules apply). The use of the amplifier in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 part 15.204. Please visit our web site (www.ydi.com) to see the systems currently certified by the FCC. LMR1200 150 Feet/ 3.4 dB 350 Feet LMR1700 200 Feet/ 3.4 dB 480 Feet DC-2.1-2.1 DC jumper cable that connects a radio modem or Access Point to the second DC power jack on the DC injector box. Radio devices must have a 2.1 mm ID power jack and operate on 12VDC. DC-2.1-2.5 Same as above except used for radios and Access Points that have a 2.5 mm ID barrel jack on them. 4. Installation and Cabling Instructions Several key factors unique to their particular installation determine the power level at the input of the amplifier. The most important consideration is the cable loss in the transmission cable between the radio and the pole mounted amp. It is important that the installer understand these and other factors when installing the system. If you are not familiar with determining power levels within the transmission system, YDI engineers will assist you in planning your system including selecting the proper cable and antenna required. Page 3 C able Type RG58/U LMR195 NOTE: This table is for reference only. In order to comply with FCC Part 15 Certification, the installer must insure that actual coax cable used between the DC injector and the amplifier has at least 3.3 dB of insertion loss. Caution: If the power output from the amplifier exceeds +24 dBm or the antennas used are in excess of 24 dBi gain, the FCC regulatory limits specified in Part 15.247(b)(3)(i) could be exceeded. Page 12 NOTES: 2.1 General Specifications Receiver Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) Operating Range: 2400-2483 MHz Receive Gain: Operating Mode: Bi-directional, half-duplex. Senses RF carrier from transmitter and automatically switches from receive to transmit mode. Connectors: N-female Freq Response: Noise Figure: 16 dB nominal +/-1 dB over operating range 4 dB typical Mechanical, Power and Environmental Indicators: TX and RX LEDs on both the amplifier and the DC bias injector Lightning Protection: Direct DC ground at antenna connector. DC injector serves as lightning arrestor if properly grounded. DC Surge Protection: 600 Watt TVS at 12 VDC input from Operating Temperature: Power: transmis Dimensions: Transmitter Amplifier Transmit Gain: 14 dB nominal for standard amp (Other versions may have different gains) Mounting Bracket for amplifier: Freq Response: +/-1 dB over operating range Transmit Output Power: 250 mW nominal Up to 640 mW for FHSS radios Up to 400 mW for DSSS radios Kit Weight: -20°C to +60°C 105-240 VAC if using the power supply provided with the amp kit or 11 – 14 VDC @ 900 ma peak, 400 ma avg. with an alternate power source Amplifier: 4.5” x 2.6” x 1.2 ” DC Power injector: 5.4” X 2.4” X 1.3 ” Accommodates pole/mast diameters from 3/4” to 3” Approx. 1.5 lb. with U-bolts Duty Cycle: 50% Maximum Transmit Input Power to Amp: 3mW minimum (+5dBm), 100mW (20 dBm) maximum (Special versions are available with higher input power.) Model 2440 Functional Block Diagram View showing the DC Injector and the pole mounted outdoor amplifier attached to its mounting bracket. Page 13 Page 2 Limited Warranty Young Design, Inc. (YDI) warrants that your device is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year after initial purchase. YDI will, in this period of time, repair or replace, any YDI product returned to the factory, freight prepaid. The YDI warranty covers repairs or replacement (at YDI’s option) of the product only. YDI is not responsible for the cost of removal, reinstallation, or shipping to the place of repair. YDI does not extend or modify its warranty period as a result of repair or replacement. YDI reserves the right to void a warranty and/or make reasonable charges for the repair of a unit if the warranty seal is broken or the unit displays evidence of misuse, abuse, or tampering. YDI is not responsible for damage to any other equipment or property, or any other consequential or incidental damages of any kind, whether based on contract, negligence, or strict liability. Maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price of the unit. Warranties give you (the buyer) specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. This warranty is only extended to purchases made in the United States of America or its possessions. To see a complete line of our High Speed Wireless Data products, visit our web site at: www.ydi.com or call our Sales Office at: 1-888-297-9090 Warranty Notice The AMP2440 warranty is null and void if any of the following occurs: 1. The amplifier is opened 2. The antenna connections are not properly waterproofed 3. The amplifier is operated with no antenna attached 4. Improper connectors are used 5. The amplifier is mounted outdoors with the connectors facing any direction except downwards This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. © 2000 Young Design, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part or parts of this document may be reproduced, translated, stored in any electronic retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Young Design, Inc.
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