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Hardware Installation Guide Hardware Installation Guide HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Part No. xxxxx Rev A ****Requires Part Number**** Copyright Notice © 2003-2004 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks Firetide, the Firetide logo, Wireless Instant Networks, HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router HotPoint Limited End User Product Warranty Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide products are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase against defects in the build materials and workmanship. Firetide also warrants that the Software will materially conform to the documentation supplied by Firetide with the Software.
Hardware Installation Guide Safety Instructions The HotPoint 1500R outdoor wireless mesh router must be installed by a qualified professional such as a licensed electrician. Failure to install this equipment properly may result in equipment damage and personal injury or death. Explanation of Graphical Symbols: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presences of non-insulated dangerous voltage” that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lethal electric shock to persons.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router SURVEYING THE SITE Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and anticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without checking it out for yourself! Don't take shortcuts! Caution! Risk of electric shock! TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND. • • • • • • • • • • • Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple installation. Don’t work alone.
Hardware Installation Guide Table of Contents HOTPOINT LIMITED END USER PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................ III SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................. IV Explanation of Graphical Symbols: .................................................................................................. iv TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................
Firetide™ HotPoint™ 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Firetide™ HotPoint™ 1500R outdoor mesh routers provide dual-spectrum (2.4GHz/5GHz) highbandwidth operation for outdoor mesh networking applications. They employ a 100mW radio covering distances up to 2600 ft/800 m while operating in the 5GHz spectrum and distances up to 5000ft/1600m while operating in the 2.4GHz spectrum.
Hardware Installation Guide HotPoint 1500R Installation The Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install the HotPoint 1500R safely and is intended to be installed by trained technical professionals. Be sure to read and understand all installation instructions and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation. Unpacking The HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router package contains the following items. If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide reseller.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Antenna Assembly • 8dB Gain Omni antenna with coaxial cable attached • 5 GHz Lightning protector • LMR 400 Low Loss Coax Cable with RP-TNC Male Connector • Mounting kit to install the antenna to a pole. Remote power module • Remote power cable (20 meters) with indoor power adapter. External Grounding Cable • 6’, #10AWG, stranded ground wire with ring/fork attachment connectors.
Hardware Installation Guide Required Tools and Supplies Firetide provides accessories listed in the Unpacking section enable a proper installation. The following tools and supplies must be provided by customer: • • • • • • # 2 Philips Screwdriver ½” Crescent wrench Wire cutters to cut tie wraps around cables Ladders, lifts and or platforms to install the 1500R on poles and structures. 10 AWG Grounding cable to reach from 1500R to earth ground.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Mounting the Antenna The antenna consists of an antenna shaft with an attached lightning protector and coaxial cable. The antenna can be mounted directly to the Hotpoint 1500R or directly to a pole. The pole structure can be either metal or wood. Note: FCC regulations require Firetide to provide the antenna, lightning protector and cable connected together. Disconnecting these items from each other is not supported by Firetide.
Hardware Installation Guide Wall Mounting 1. Position the Antenna above or to the side of the HotPoint 1500R enclosure to permit easy attachment of the coaxial antenna to the connector at the top of the enclosure. 2. RF signals can be attenuated by a wall or the composition of a building. When utilizing an omni antenna connecting the antenna to a wall may limit the amount of coverage. Pole Mounting 1. Position the antenna on the pole above the HotPoint 1500R enclosure. 2.
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Hardware Installation Guide Mounting the Enclosure The HotPoint 1500R enclosure should be mounted securely to a wall/wood structure or a pole approximately 2” (51 mm) in diameter. Mounting Guidelines • • • For best results, the mounting location should enable maximum performance of the antenna and any attached devices such as access points or cameras. Whenever possible, provide clear line-of-sight access for the antenna.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Pole Mounting 1. Attached the angled mounting bracket to the rear of the enclosure as shown. 2. Position the unit against the pole and clamp it securely in place using the rear “U” brackets and washers and nuts provided.
Hardware Installation Guide Connecting to Earth Ground CONNECT TO EARTH GROUND The HotPoint 1500R must be properly connected to earth ground. Failure to do so may result in equipment damage, injury or death. The product warranty does not cover damages resulting in part or in whole from improper grounding. The components which will attract lightning strikes are the antenna, the antenna pole and the Ethernet cable which provides power to the 1500R.
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Hardware Installation Guide Power Options There are various options for supplying power to the HotPoint 1500R outdoor mesh router. Remote Power Aggregator Module The remote power aggregator module provides power to the HotPoint 1500R enclosure from an indoor AC outlet. The power supply is rated for 100-240VAC and you can utilize any country power cord to provide power to the 1500R.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 1. Remove the protective cap from the power connector on the HotPoint 1500R enclosure and attach the power cable connector. Tighten the connector to ensure a watertight seal. 2. Plug the AC adapter into the indoor AC outlet. 3. On the front of the enclosure you will see 2 lights and the red Fault light should go off and the green Power light should only be illuminated. 4.
Hardware Installation Guide 3. The Firetide Ethernet cable is designed to work with the 1500R enclosure and not utilizing the weatherproof cap will make it very difficult to disconnect the Ethernet cable from the 1500R. Battery Backup The HotPoint 1500R provides the ability to utilize battery backup to supply a backup battery in the event of a power outage. The following diagram displays this option. 12V Batt.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Solar Powered The Hotpoint 1500R has the ability to provide solar and the following diagram displays this option. 12V Batt.
Hardware Installation Guide Appendix A- Contacting Firetide As a Firetide customer you are entitled to receive free support services on our web site and from your authorized Firetide dealer. Troubleshooting The best way to troubleshoot individual HotPoint routers and your entire Firetide mesh network is to use the HotPoint Manager software. With HotPoint Manager you will be able to view mesh activity, customize your network configurations and change the default settings on your HotPoint routers.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Appendix B- Connectors HotPoint 1500R RJ45 Pin Descriptions Pin # Signal Descriptions 1 TXD+ TX Data 10/100BaseT 2 TXD- TX Data 10/100BaseT 3 RXD+ RX Data 10/100BaseT 4 PoE+ Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc+ 5 PoE+ Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc+ 6 RXD- RX Data 10/100BaseT 7 PoE- Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc- 8 PoE- Power Input 5Vdc to 48Vdc- DC Power Connector The following diagram describes the pinout for the DC connector on the HotPoint 1500R enclo
Hardware Installation Guide Appendix C- Regulatory Notices FCC Class B Notice 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. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router Appendix D- Specifications Specifications Model Numbers HotPoint 1500R Outdoor Wireless Mesh Router 1500R-0101-NAM US and Canada (5GHz) 1500R-0102-NAM US and Canada (2.4GHz) 1500R-0101-UK UK (5GHz) 1500R-0102-UK UK (2.4GHz) 1500R-0101-JAP Japan (5GHz) 1500R-0102-JAP Japan (2.4GHz) 1500R-0101-SNG Singapore (5GHz) 1500R-0102-SNG Singapore (2.4GHz) 1500R-0101-SKR South Korea (5GHz) 1500R-0102-SKR South Korea (2.
