Cascade Antenna User Guide
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1 2 3 Planning ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Coverage .........................................................................................................................
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Introduction The Cascade Antenna series is part of Rigado’s Cascade Edge-as-a-Service solution that offers powerful and cost-effective edge network infrastructure for large-scale, low-power wireless deployments. Cascade Antennas provide commercial and enterprise IoT project and product teams with an effective means to scale Bluetooth® infrastructure through simple installation and superior coverage. Revision History Version Description Date Initials V0.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 1 Planning Planning is key to the success of any hardware installation. There are many things to consider when installing a wireless system into a space. Key elements for consideration are listed in the sections below. 1.1 Coverage In a typical commercial space, expected coverage area is about 6,000 sq. ft. per Cascade Antenna.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2 Cascade Antenna Hardware 2.1 Specifications Processor STM32H750 480MHz, 32bit ARM® Cortex™-M7 Memory Memory (MCU Internal) 1 MByte RAM, 128 Kbytes Flash Memory (Flash) 8 MByte QSPI NOR Flash, 8 Mbyte NOR Flash Bluetooth® Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 Radio 5 Bluetooth® Version 5 (Bluetooth® Low Energy) LE Connections N/A: Disabled in software Frequency 2.402 to 2.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2.2 Electrical Specifications 2.2.1 Operating Conditions Symbol VPOE TA Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Operating supply voltage at Ethernet connector (PoE) 36 48 57 V Operating ambient temperature 0 25 60 °C Min. Typ. Max. Unit 1.3 1.8 2.2 W 2.2.2 Typical Power Consumption Symbol P5V Parameter Power consumption, referenced at PoE input 2.2.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings 1 Symbol VPOE_MAX TS 1. Parameter Min. Max.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2.3 Interfaces Interface features are described throughout this section, including power and data connectivity, and button and LED location and behavior. 2.3.1 Ethernet: Power and Data The Cascade Antenna is equipped with a single 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector. It is IEEE 802.3af compliant and will operate with a PoE switch (end-span) or injector (mid-span). Ethernet Connector Figure 1 – Cascade Antenna – Connector View 2.3.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Reset Button Figure 2 Remote Antenna - Back View 2.3.3 Front Button The front face of the Cascade Antenna contains a tactile button. Button functionality is software defined and is presently not used. 2.3.4 Status LED An LED ring circumscribes the front button. It provides a means of visual status indication.
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Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 3 Mechanical Information 3.1 CA-55 Dimensions Dimensions of the unit enclosure are shown below in millimeters.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4 Installation 4.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4.3 Mounting Instructions Rigado recommends mounting the Cascade Antenna horizontally (front of the unit, i.e., LED Ring, faces down). This correctly orients the antennas and maximizes coverage. 1. If mounting on a wall or ceiling, use the mounting plate as a template to mark the hole locations on the mounting surface. If mounting to the wall, use a 3/16” (5 mm) drill bit. If mounting to a ceiling tile, use a 1/8” (3-4 mm) drill bit.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Ceiling Mounting Push a ceiling mount screw through one of the mounting plate screw holes, and then through the corresponding drilled ceiling hole. Use this screw to guide placement of the backer plate on the opposite side. Use the screwdriver to attach this screw followed by the remaining ceiling mount screws. Wall Mounting Push the provided drywall anchors into the drilled holes, then place the mounting plate snugly against the wall.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 3. Once the mounting plate is installed, align the Cascade Antenna as sown below and place it onto the mounting plate. Rotate the unit clockwise until it locks into place.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4.4 Hole Drilling Template This template is at scale and can be printed for use.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 5 Cascade Antenna Setup Before the Cascade Antenna is permanently installed, look at the back (mount side) to find the unit Serial Number (1) or scan the Serial Number barcode (2), as shown below. 1 2 5.1 Troubleshooting Should you experience issues with any of the above steps, or with the Cascade Antenna in general, please visit our technical documentation portal at docs.rigado.com.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 6 Regulatory Information 6.1 FCC Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 6.3 CE Statement Rigado, Inc. declares that the CA-55 comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available on request. Rigado, Inc. 101 SW Main St.
