User guide

March 2005 Building Your Canopy Network
Through Software Release 6.1
Page 260 of 425 Issue 1
Canopy System User Guide
5. Remove the base cover of the AP. (See Figure 47 on Page 132.)
6. Attach the cables to the AP.
(See Procedure 5 on Page 138.)
NOTE: When power is applied to a Canopy module or the unit is reset on the web-based
interface, the module requires approximately 25 seconds to boot. During this interval,
self-tests and other diagnostics are being performed. See Table 35 on Page 133.
end of procedure
19.3 INSTALLING A CONNECTORIZED FLAT PANEL ANTENNA
To install a connectorized flat panel antenna to a mast or structure, follow instructions
that the manufacturer provides. Install the antenna safely and securely, consistent with
industry practices.
The Universal Mounting Bracket available from Motorola (Part Number SMMB-1 and
consisting of a mounting bracket and L-shaped aluminum tube) holds one Canopy
module, but cannot hold both the module and a connectorized antenna.
IMPORTANT!
Connectorized antennas require professional installation.
The professional installer is responsible for
◦ selection of an antenna that the regulatory agency has approved for use with the
Canopy 900-MHz AP and SM.
◦ setting of the gain consistent with regulatory limitations and antenna
specifications.
◦ use of moisture sealing tape or wrap to provide long-term integrity for the
connection.
AP Configuration parameters for the connected antenna are described under
◦ Max Range on Page 195.
◦ External Filters Delay on Page 196.
19.4 INSTALLING A GPS ANTENNA
The following information describes the recommended tools and procedures to mount the
GPS antenna.
Recommended Tools for GPS Antenna Mounting
The following tools may be needed for mounting the GPS antenna:
◦ 3/8” nut driver