Tropos 1410 Integration Guide August 27, 2013 Part Number: 200453-00 Rev.
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Notices Copyright Notice ©2003-2013 Tropos Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Tropos, Tropos Networks, PWRP, GridCom and MetroMesh are registered trademarks of Tropos Networks, Inc. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Tropos products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
Industry Canada Notice to users and operators: This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. 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.
Introduction The Tropos 1410 is a compact, single-radio board designed to be integrated into devices that participate in a Tropos mesh network. The Tropos 1410 allows large mesh networks to be built economically, delivering mesh coverage and wireless- or wired-client connectivity for Smart Grid and other multi-use applications.
Security The Tropos 1410 supports a high level of network security, including the following functions: IPSec VPNs with tunnels to wired client interfaces using AES Authentication: WPA, WPA2, 802.11i, RADIUS, 802.
Integrating the Tropos 1410 Integration of the Tropos 1410 requires the physical installation of the unit in a safe and reliable manner; the correct powering the unit; the correct connection of the data interfaces and the correct connection of the antennas. The following sections describe these steps. Figure 1 is an outline drawing of the Tropos 1410 showing the location of components referred to in the following sections.
Handling the Tropos 1410 circuit board Certain components used in the Tropos 1410 are sensitive to static electricity and can be damaged by its discharge. The Tropos 1410 should be handled only in an ESD safe work area. The purpose of an ESD safe work area is to prevent damage to sensitive components from spikes and static discharges. These areas must be designed and maintained to prevent ESD damage. The Tropos 1410 circuit board assembly must always be handled at properly designated work areas.
pin 1 2 3 4 assignment TX + TX RX + Power + pin 5 6 7 8 assignment Power + RX Power Power - Table 1: Ethernet Port Pin Assignments Serial The Tropos 1410 provides a dual serial interface on RJ-45 port 2. The integrator needs to configure the Tropos 1410 for either RS-232 or RS-485 operation as shown in the current version of the Tropos User Guide (user guides are available for specific Tropos software releases). The serial interface can support multiple serial connections.
USB port The Tropos 1410 is equipped with a USB interface accessible through a Type A receptacle on the board. Future software releases may provide support for devices such as GPS receivers. Pushbutton Switch One pushbutton switch is mounted on the Tropos 1410 (see Figure 2). Its function is: Software safe mode start. When SW 1 is depressed and held during the power on sequence the Tropos 1410 software will start in safe mode. LEDs One LEDs are installed on the Tropos 1410 (on the bottom of the board).
Antennas Antennas for the Tropos 1410 can be purchased from Tropos or sourced by the integrator. The Tropos 1410 is designed for use with two omni-directional antennas. The Tropos 1410 is FCC and Industry Canada approved for use only with omni-directional antennas with a gain of 7.4 dBi or less. Please consult Tropos for any applications requiring other antennas. In ETSI countries the typical maximum radiated power is +20dBm. 7.4dBi antennas can be used with an ETSI 1410.
Recommended Testing Tropos recommends that the OEM integrator perform the following tests to validate the integration of the Tropos 1410 into their product. These are provided as guidelines to the OEM. Actual testing is the responsibility of the OEM. Physical Installation and Packaging 1. Verify that the Tropos 1410 is installed in the enclosure in accordance with the assembly drawings and the installation guidelines and specifications provided in this document. 2.
Communications and Connectivity Testing Install an RF combiner and an attenuator as shown. Connect the attenuator to the center N-connector on the Tropos 7320 router that will function as the gateway. Using the configuration shown in Figure 3, perform the following tests: Conduct a ping flood test from the computer to the Tropos 1410. Verify operation up to 25% duty cycle.
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Safety and Servicing Information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Tropos 1410 meets the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this device according to the instructions found in this manual will result in user exposure that is substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
Specifications Wireless Networking protocols supported 802.11 b/g/n compatibility 802.11b/g/n frequency band modulation (802.11b) modulation (802.11g/n) media access protocol 2.400-2.
