airMAX™ Carrier Class 2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna Model: RD-5G30
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks™ RocketDish™, an airMAX™ Carrier Class 2x2 PtP Bridge Dish Antenna. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the antenna. This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty terms and is for use with the RocketDish, model RD-5G30. Package Contents Dish Reflector Protective Shroud Antenna Feed Pole Clamps (Qty. 2) Elevation Rod Main Mounting Bracket Stabilizer Brackets (Qty. 2) M10x150 Carriage Bolts (Qty.
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Hardware Installation Important: Handle the Dish Reflector with care. Deformations in its shape may reduce the RocketDish's effectiveness. 1. Each M4 Bolt includes a lock washer. Remove these and use them to secure the bolts when assembling. 2. The Dish Reflector and Antenna Feed are keyed so the Antenna Feed can only be installed in a single orientation. Attach the Antenna Feed to the Dish Reflector in the following steps: a.
3. Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 0 and Chain 1 on the RocketM. 4. Attach the RocketM to the Dish Reflector. a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the RocketM with the Rocket Mounting Bracket located below the Antenna Feed. b. Slide the RocketM down to lock it into place.
5. Attach the other ends of the RF Cables to the RF connectors on the Antenna Feed. 6. Attach the Protective Shroud. a. Align the arrow on the top of the shroud with the short hash mark on the Dish Reflector. b. Rotate the shroud clockwise until it aligns with the long hash mark to lock into place.
. The Elevation Rod includes washers and nuts. Remove one washer, one spring lock washer, and one nut. Use them to secure the Elevation Rod when assembling. 8. Attach the Elevation Rod to the Main Mounting Bracket. a. Insert the Elevation Rod into the Main Mounting Bracket. b. Secure the Elevation Rod with the washer, spring lock washer, and nut. 9. Each M10x150 Carriage Bolt includes a washer, spring lock washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the bolts when assembling in step 15. 10.
11. Each M10x25 Carriage Bolt includes a washer, spring lock washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the bolts when assembling. 12. Attach the RocketDish to the Main Mounting Bracket. a. Insert one M10x25 Carriage Bolt into the RocketDish and Elevation Rod. b. Insert two M10x25 Carriage Bolts into the RocketDish and lower section of the Main Mounting Bracket. c. Secure each M10x25 Carriage Bolt with one washer, one spring lock washer, and one nut.
13. Each M10x100 Bolt includes a washer, spring lock washer, and nut. Remove these and use them to secure the bolts when assembling. 14. Attach the Stabilizer Brackets to the pole just beneath the area where the RocketDish will be attached. Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a Ø 1.5" - 4.0" pole. a. Place one Stabilizer Bracket on each side of the pole. b. Insert the two M10x100 Bolts into the Stabilizer Brackets. c. Secure each M10x100 Bolt with one washer, one spring lock washer, and one nut. d.
15. Attach the Main Mounting Bracket to the pole just above the Stabilizer Brackets. a. Slide a Pole Clamp over each pair of M10x150 Carriage Bolts. b. Secure each M10x150 Carriage Bolt with one washer, one spring lock washer, and one nut.
16. Visually align the azimuth and elevation. a. To adjust the azimuth, rotate the RocketDish while it is supported by the Stabilizer Brackets. b. To adjust the elevation angle, tighten or loosen the nuts on the Elevation Rod so that the RocketDish is set to the desired tilt. c. Tighten all bolts and nuts to approximately 50 N-m (37 lb-ft) or less to avoid deforming the pole.
Specifications RocketDish RD-5G30 Dimensions Weight Frequency Gain 650 x 650 x 304 mm 9.8 kg 5.1 - 5.8 GHz 30 dBi HPOL Beamwidth 5° (3 dB) VPOL Beamwidth 5° (6 dB) Front-to-Back Ratio Max. VSWR Wind Survivability Wind Loading Polarization Cross-Pol Isolation ETSI Specification Mounting -34 dB 1.4:1 125 mph 177 lb @ 125 mph Dual Linear 35 dB Min.
Safety Notices 1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions. 2. Heed all warnings. 3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by water. WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Electrical Safety Information 1.
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