Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- About This Installation Guide
- Equipment and Tools Required for Installation
- Transceiver Installation Overview
- Choosing a Location for the Transceiver
- Installing the NEMA Enclosure
- Mounting the Transceiver in the NEMA Enclosure
- Powering the Transceiver
- Configuring the Transceiver
- Approved Antennas
- Installing the Antenna
- Cable Loss and Transmit Power Settings
- Waterproofing External Connections
- Board-Level and DB9 Pinouts
2.4 GHz Wireless Data Transceivers
LIG0002AC Rev G
1. Plug a serial cable into the COM 1 port on the transceiver, connect the cable to a COM port on the
computer running Tool Suite, and connect the transceiver to a power source.
2. OpenToolSuite and select Setup Terminal in the Applications pane.
3. From the drop-down list at the top left of the window, select the COM port on the computer to
which the transceiver is connected.
4. Click Connect.
For information about the settings available, see the User Manual and Reference Guide for the transceiver you
are programming.
Approved Antennas
FreeWave offers omni-directional (Omni) antennas with both bracket and magnetic mounts. Any antenna
used with FreeWave transceivers must have the following characteristics to remain in compliance with FCC
requirements and regulations.
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Antenna gain does not exceed 4 dBI Yagi and 5 dBi Omni
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Overall system Effective IsotropicallyRadiated Power (EIRP) does not exceed 36dBm.
The complete list of antennas available fromFreeWave including antenna gains is shown below:
2.4 GHz Omni-Directional Antennas
Gain dBi Manufacturer
FreeWave Part Number
for Ordering
Manufacturer
Model Number
5.0 dBi Maxrad EAN2405WC MAXC24505
2.4 GHz Whip Stub Omni Antennas
Gain dBi Manufacturer
FreeWave Part Number
for Ordering
Manufacturer
Model Number
1.0 dBi Larsen EAN2400SR SPDA24RP2400
Installing the Antenna
Antennas must be professionally installed on a fixed, mounted, and permanent outdoor structure to satisfy RF
exposure requirements.
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