Firetide 6100-1 HotPort 620X Wireless Mesh Node User Manual manual

Firetide Inc. HotPort 620X Wireless Mesh Node manual

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Hardware Installation Guide
HotPort 6000 Series
Indoor and Outdoor Wireless Mesh Nodes
Series 6200 - Outdoor NodeSeries 6100 - Indoor Node
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Firetide Limited End User Product Warranty
Pursuant to all provisions described herein, Firetide hardware products and
Firetide antennas are warranted for one (1) year from the date of purchase
against defects in the build materials and workmanship. Firetide does not
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warranty.
This warranty applies only to the original End User purchaser of the product
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Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from Firetide prior to return-
ing any product. Firetide does not accept shipments of defective products
without shipping charges prepaid.
Safety Instructions & Explanation of Graphic Symbols
The HotPort outdoor wireless mesh node must be installed by a qualified professional such as a licensed electrician. Failure to install this equip-
ment properly may result in equipment damage and personal injury or death.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of non-insulated dangerous voltage that may be
of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of lethal
electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating, maintaining and servic-
ing instructions in the literature accompanying the
HotPort node. Failing to comply with this instruction
may result in electrical shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating, maintaining and servic-
ing instructions in the literature accompanying the
HotPort node. Failing to comply with this instruction
may result in a hazard.
Copyright Notice: ©2003-2007 Firetide, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks: Firetide, the Firetide logo, Instant Mesh Networks, HotPort, and HotPoint are trademarks of Firetide, Inc. All other trademarks are the prop-
erty of their respective owners.
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Contents
HotPort Node Installation ......................................................................................5
Unpacking................................................................................................5
Indoor Mesh Node .........................................................................................5
Antenna Assembly .........................................................................................5
Power ...................................................................................................5
Documentation ...........................................................................................5
Compact Disk (CD) .........................................................................................5
Outdoor Mesh Node ........................................................................................5
Antenna Assembly .........................................................................................5
Power ...................................................................................................5
Documentation ...........................................................................................5
Compact Disk (CD) .........................................................................................5
Planning Your Installation ......................................................................................6
Staging Considerations......................................................................................6
Required Tools and Supplies ..................................................................................6
Indoor Node Installation .......................................................................................7
Outdoor Node Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Preparing the Unit..........................................................................................8
Preparing the Site for Mounting ...............................................................................8
Safety Considerations ......................................................................................8
Weatherproofing ..........................................................................................8
Preparing Earth Ground .....................................................................................8
Mounting the Antennas......................................................................................9
Mounting Guidelines .......................................................................................9
Mounting the Bracket ...................................................................................... 10
Mounting Guidelines ......................................................................................10
Wall Mounting ...........................................................................................10
Pole Mounting ...........................................................................................10
Using Mounting Straps .....................................................................................10
Mounting the Node ........................................................................................ 11
Connecting Cables.........................................................................................12
Power Options - Outdoor Nodes...............................................................................13
Power Supply ............................................................................................13
DC Power ...............................................................................................13
Building a Custom Ethernet Cable.............................................................................13
Appendix A - Contacting Firetide ................................................................................14
Appendix B - Connector Wiring .................................................................................15
HotPort Outdoor Node Ethernet Transition Cable Pin Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Connector Pin Descriptions.............................................................................15
Appendix C - Specifications ....................................................................................16
Common Specifications ..................................................................................... 16
Wireless Interface ........................................................................................16
Outdoor Unit Specifications.................................................................................. 17
Indoor Unit Specifications...................................................................................17
Appendix D - Regulatory Notices ................................................................................18
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Canadian Compliance Statement ............................................................................18
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Dangerous voltages inside.
No serviceable parts inside.
Refer to qualified service personnel.
Unit must be disconnected from power prior to servicing.
Unit has tamper-evident labeling that indicates when the cover has been removed.
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Do not open the cover
Caution! Risk of electric shock!
POWER LINES CAN BE LETHAL
Do not install the HotPort outdoor mesh node where possible con-
tact with power lines can be made. Antennas, poles, towers, guy
wires, or cables may lean or fall and contact these lines. People may
be injured or killed if they are touching or holding any part of equip-
ment when it contacts electric lines. Make sure there is NO possi-
bility that equipment or personnel can come in contact directly or
indirectly with power lines.
ASSUME ALL OVERHEAD LINES ARE POWER LINES
The horizontal distance from a tower, pole or antenna to the
nearest power line should be at least twice the total length
of the pole/antenna combination. This will ensure that the
pole will not contact power if it falls either during or after instal-
lation.
SURVEYING THE SITE
Look over the entire site before beginning any installation and an-
ticipate possible hazards. Never assume anything without checking
it out for yourself! Don’t take shortcuts!
TO AVOID FALLING, USE SAFE PROCEDURES WHEN WORKING AT
HEIGHTS ABOVE GROUND
Select equipment locations that will allow safe and simple in-
stallation.
Don’t work alone. A friend or co-worker can save your life if an
accident happens.
Don’t attempt repair work when you are tired. Not only will
you be more careless, but your primary diagnostic tool -
deductive reasoning - will not be operating at full capacity.
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Use approved non-conducting ladders, shoes, and other safety
equipment. Make sure all equipment is in good repair.
If a tower or pole begins falling, don’t attempt to catch it. Stand
back and let it fall.
If anything such as a wire or pole does come in contact with a
power line, DON’T TOUCH IT OR ATTEMPT TO MOVE IT. Instead,
save your life by calling the power company.
Don’t attempt to erect antennas or towers on windy days.
MAKE SURE ALL TOWERS AND POLES ARE SECURELY GROUNDED,
AND ELECTRICAL CABLES CONNECTED TO ANTENNAS HAVE LIGHT-
NING ARRESTORS. This will help prevent fire damage or human
injury in case of lightning, static build-up, or short circuit within
equipment connected to the antenna. The HotPort outdoor node
has built-in lightning protection. Be sure that any other equip-
ment connected to the HotPort node also has the same level of
protection.
The base of the antenna pole or tower must be connected direct-
ly to the building protective ground or to one or more approved
grounding rods, using 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resis-
tant connectors.
Refer to the National Electrical Code for grounding details.
IF AN ACCIDENT SHOULD OCCUR WITH THE POWER LINES
DON’T TOUCH THAT PERSON, OR YOU MAY BE ELECTROCUTED.
Use a non-conductive dry board, stick, or rope to push or drag
them so they no longer are in contact with electrical power.
Once they are no longer contacting electrical power, administer
CPR if you are certified.
Immediately have someone call for medical help.
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HotPort Node Installation
This hardware installation guide describes how to install the HotPort node safely. The HotPort is intended to be installed by trained profes-
sionals. Be sure to read and understand all installation and safety instructions before proceeding with the installation.
Table 1. Summary of HotPort 6000 Series Mesh Nodes
Model Use No. of Radios
6101 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6102 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
6201 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6202 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
Unpacking
The HotPort node package contains the following items. If you are missing any of these items, contact your Firetide reseller.
Indoor Mesh Node
HotPort node in plenum-rated enclosure.
Antenna Assembly
Two detachable 2.4 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
Two detachable 5 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
Note: HotPort nodes come with two pairs of staging antennas. Use
these antennas to determine which RF frequency band (2.4 or 5 GHz)
to use in your installation location. After you decide, order spectrum-
specific (that is, 2.4 or 5 GHz) antennas from Firetide. Firetide offers
a range of antennas; refer to the Firetide Antenna Guide for current
offerings.
Power
Power brick with NEMA5-15 (US) to IEC cord. Other IEC cords are
available separately .
Note: Series 6100 nodes have an improved, positive-retention DC pow-
er cable, and will NOT work with existing Firetide Hotport 3100 and
3500 series power supply bricks.
Documentation
6100 Series Quick Install Guide.
Warranty and registration card.
Compact Disk (CD)
HotView software.
HotView Pro User Guide.
HotPort 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide
Warranty/Registration Card.
EULA.
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Outdoor Mesh Node
HotPort node in NEMA-4X enclosure with weatherproof caps.
Two N to reverse-polarity SMA adapters.
Lockable bracket kit for pole and wall mounting. Designed to fit
37 mm to 50 mm (1.5 in to 2.0 in) poles. The mounting bracket
also has slots for mounting straps for attaching to larger diam-
eter or irregularly shaped poles.
Weatherized Ethernet transition cable (2 m (6.6 ft)), circular,
watertight, IP67-rated female to RJ-45/RJ-45 male connector
kit with Bulgin connector housing.
Antenna Assembly
Two detachable 2.4 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
Two detachable 5 Ghz omni-directional antennas.
Power
Power cord with NEMA 5-15 (US) plug. Other cords are available
separately.
Note: Series 6200 nodes will work with existing Firetide Hotport 3200
and 3600 series power supply bricks.
Documentation
6200 Series Quick Install Guide.
Warranty and registration card.
Compact Disk (CD)
HotView software.
HotView Pro User Guide.
HotPort 6000 Series Hardware Installation Guide.
Warranty/Registration Card.
EULA.
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You should set up and test your nodes indoors, on a bench or ta-
ble, before installing them. This will allow you to pre-configure the
nodes so that they are all on the same RF channel, etc.
Set up your HotPort node in a lab with all other HotPort units using
the two provided antennas.
Make all the necessary cable connections and power the Hot-
Port units.
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Install the HotView software on a workstation and connect the
workstation to a HotPort node (see the HotView User Guide for
information about installing and using HotView).
Use HotView to configure the HotPort nodes and create a small
mesh network. Configure and test the network settings you
plan to use.
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Planning Your Installation
Staging Considerations
HotPort 6000 Series nodes are easy to install. They are mechani-
cally compatible with existing HotPort nodes. 6000 Series nodes
form their own mesh, however - they will not mesh with 3000 Series
nodes.
6200 Series outdoor nodes are improved compared to earlier de-
signs. For new installations, a single weatherproof power cord is
provided. No external ‘brick’ is used. The 6200 Series can power up
to two peripherals via PoE, as well. For existing installations, the
6200 Series can accept the DC power from supplies used to power
3200 Series and 3600 Series nodes. The 6200 Series will also fit the
existing pole mount.
Required Tools and Supplies
The following tools and supplies must be provided by the customer:
#2 Philips screwdriver
Small adjustable wrench
Wire cutters to cut tie wraps around cables
Ladders, lifts, and/or platforms to install the HotPort node on
poles and structures
10 AWG grounding cable to connect the HotPort node to earth
ground
Grounding connectors and grounding rod
Weatherproofing kit – this kit provides electrical tape and butyl
mastic. Check your local distributor for weatherproofing anten-
nas and coaxial cables.
Hose clamps, band clamps, U-bolts, or similar brackets, suitable
for attaching the HotPort node to your chosen antenna mast.
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Hose clamps, band clamps, U-bolts, or similar brackets, suitable
for mounting the antennas to your chosen antenna mast.
If you need to build a custom cable to connect a wired-Ethernet de-
vice to your HotPort, you will need an RJ-45 crimping tool and a
Catgory 5 Ethernet cable with at least one RJ-45 connector to con-
nect a peripheral to the HotPort.
The following tools and supplies are optional:
Cordless screwdriver #2 Philips
Cordless drill
Antenna stand (used to mount the antenna pole)
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Indoor Node Installation
Indoor node installation is straightforward. Place the unit on a
table or shelf, or use the optional bracket to attach it to a wall, ceil-
ing, or cubicle partition. Attach the antennas, keeping in mind that
all antennas on all units should be parallel - typically vertical. Apply
power. The power LED should illuminate immediately; after about 60
to 90 seconds, the status LED should switch to steady green.
Firetide recommends that you power up and configure all nodes on
a table or bench before deployment. Use HotView or HotView Pro to
configure your mesh.
Note the location of the reset button in the lower right corner of the
rear panel. A paperclip can be used to reset the unit after it has fully
booted and the status light has come on.
Figure 1. AC Power Brick
Figure 2. Optional Mounting Bracket
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Figure 3. HotPort 6100 Series Mesh Node - Front View
Figure 4. HotPort 6100 Series Mesh Node - Rear View
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Preparing the Site for Mounting
Prior to mounting the antenna and enclosure, prepare the site for mounting as described below.
Safety Considerations
Consider the following safety issues.
If using a ladder, use approved, non-conducting ladders.
Use approved and non-conducting shoes and other safety equip-
ment. Make sure that all equipment is in good repair.
If mounting to a pole or tower, make sure all poles and towers are
securely grounded.
Make sure antenna cables have lightning arrestors.
Weatherproofing
The two Ethernet ports on the bottom of the HotPort node feature
circular, watertight IP67-rated connectors. Use the included weath-
erized Ethernet transition cable/RJ-45 connector kit to connect
Ethernet devices with male RJ-45 connectors to the HotPort node.
Be sure to weatherize the entire Ethernet cable, from end to end.
Preparing Earth Ground
The HotPort node must be properly connected to earth
ground. Failure to do so may result in equipment dam-
age, injury, or death. The product warranty does not cov-
er damages resulting in part or in whole from improper grounding.
The components that will attract lightning strikes are the antenna,
the antenna pole, and the Ethernet and power cables. Below are
some guidelines for installing grounding components.
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Having a proper ground is critical. The following steps repre-
sent minimum acceptable grounding practices. Consult your
location’s building and electrical codes regarding antennas and
follow them, or consult the National Electric Code (NEC).
If connecting to a tower or pole, connect the base of the tower
pole directly to the building’s ground or to one or more approved
grounding rods using 10 AWG ground wire and corrosion-resis-
tant connectors.
Connect the grounding cable to rain gutters only if the
rain gutter or other conductive material is connected to earth
ground.
Grounding rods should be copper and between 6 - 8 ft
(1.8 m – 2.4 m) long.
Install all grounding components in straight lines. If bends are
unavoidable, do not make sharp turns.
Earth-to-ground resistance should not be more than
10 ohms.
Understanding the soil is very important in order to create a
proper earth ground. If your soil is rocky or sandy, drive your
ground rods and then pull them back out and dump an approved
ground enhancement material into the holes where the ground-
ing rods go. Then replace the grounding rods. Keep in mind that
some salt compounds are corrosive and can cause copper to cor-
rode.
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Outdoor Node Installation
Preparing the Unit
Pre-assemble the antenna, HotPort node, and other devices to
a metal pole and antenna stand and then relocate and attach
the entire stand to a roof top. It is often easier to install all
devices to one object, such as a pole, and then attach the pole
to the roof. In many cases, connecting the devices to a pole al-
ready attached to the roof top can be difficult and dangerous.
A lightning surge suppressor must be used. Some antennas in-
clude one. If not, you must install a lightning surge supressor.
Install the antenna and any wireless devices higher than the
HotPort node. Take care when locating the HotPort node far
away from the antenna; a short antenna cable gives better per-
formance than a longer one. Firetide recommends that you use
antenna cables less than 3 meters; if you have an application
which requires a long antenna cable, consult the factory.
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The HotPort node and its antenna must both be grounded.
Use weatherproofing kits that include non-vulcanized rubber
to weatherproof connectors and antennas. All Ethernet cables
must be waterproofed; standard RJ-45 connectors do not last
outdoors.
Power over Ethernet: Consider which devices require PoE and
what the required input voltage will be.
Connect peripheral devices to the HotPort node.
Connect power to the HotPort node and peripherals.
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Mounting the Antennas
Once you determine which RF band to use, you can order spectrum-
specific high-gain antennas from Firetide.
The following material provides some general guideleines for
mounting antennas. Refer to the information which came with your
antenna for detailed mounting instructions.
Mounting Guidelines
For best results, the mounting location should be selected to en-
able maximum performance of the antennas. Generally speak-
ing, a higher antenna will have better overall range and cover-
age.
Most omnidirectional antennas can be mounted directly to the
HotPort node, or directly to a pole. Larger or heavier antennas
should be mounted to the pole.
Position the antennas on the pole above the HotPort enclosure.
The antennas should not be within 3 ft (0.9 m) of any metal bar
or structure, and ideally not within 3 ft (0.9 m) of any concrete
or stone structure. In general, try to locate the antennas as far
from such objects as practicable.
HotPorts should not be placed where trees or foliage are in the
line-of-sight path between any pair of units.
Shorter antenna cables give better performance. Plan your in-
stallation to minimize antenna cable length. However, do not
attempt to splice or shorten the antenna cable. If a longer coax
cable is required, the system requires a 50 ohm cable.
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Do not mount the HotPort antennas within 3 ft (0.9 m) of other
antennas. If you do, interference may occur.
Do not mount the antenna pole near power lines.
If a longer coax cable is required, contact your local distributor
to obtain a 50 ohm cable with the correct connectors. In order to
maintain proper system operations, there should be more than 8
dB of insertion loss between the HotPort node and the antenna.
Insertion loss is defined as the loss of signal strength when a
cable is inserted between the transmitter and the receiver. In-
sertion loss is measured in dB.
When mounting next to an access point, mount the access point
lower on the pole and at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from the antennas. You
can also mount the access point on a horizontal bar to achieve
the required 3 foot separation.
Wall Mounting
Position the antennas above or to the side of the HotPort enclo-
sure to permit easy attachment of the antenna to the connector
at the bottom of the enclosure.
RF signals can be attenuated by a wall or the composition of a
building. When utilizing omni-directional antennas, connecting
the antennas to a wall may limit the amount of coverage.
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Mounting the Bracket
The HotPort enclosure should be mounted securely to a wall/wood structure or a pole approximately 1.5” (37 mm) to 2” (50 mm) in di-
ameter. You can also mount the enclosure to a wall, light poles, and irregularly shaped poles. Series 6200 outdoor nodes will fit existing
Series 3200 and 3600 brackets. The brackets have been designed with multiple holes and slots to allow mounting with bolts, straps, or
other methods.
Mounting Guidelines
For best results, the location should enable maximum perfor-
mance of the antenna and any attached devices, such as ac-
cess points or cameras. When possible, provide clear line-of-
sight access for the antennas. You can test various locations by
mounting the unit to a portable stand until you can determine
the ideal location for permanent mounting.
The location must allow for a solid connection to earth ground.
Be sure the earth ground wire or strap does not obstruct access
to the enclosure.
The unit must be within reach of the power cord. A two-meter AC
cord is provided, or a DC cord may be used. Series 6000 nodes
will work with power supplies from Series 3000 nodes, but can-
not be powered over Ethernet.
Wall Mounting
The Universal Mounting Bracket, shown in Figure 5, contains
holes and slots to allow it to be mounted via U-bolts or straps.
Furthermore, it can be mounted on either a horizontal pole or a
vertical pole. Use four screws to attach the universal mounting
bracket securely to the wall using the four holes near the top
and bottom of the universal mounting bracket. Use appropriate
anchors when attaching to masonry or other materials.
Attach the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket by slid-
ing the metal clips on the back of the enclosure into the metal
straps on the universal mounting bracket.
Secure the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket using
the four captive screws on the sides on the universal mounting
bracket.
Pole Mounting
You can mount the HotPort node to a pole using U-bolts. The sec-
tion below describes how to mount the enclosure to a 1.5” (37 mm)
or 2” (50 mm) pole.Position the pole mounting bracket against the
pole. Insert the U-bolts from behind the pole and through the pole
mounting bracket.
You installation kit includes a small T-handle socket wrench which
fits the supplied nuts.
Insert the two U-bolts through the four holes near the top and
bottom of the universal mounting bracket.
On each U-bolt threaded shaft, place a washer, a lock washer,
and one or more 6 mm nuts as spacers. Smaller pole diameters
usually require a spacer nut to hold the bracket away from the
U-bolt clamp.
Use four lock washers and 6 mm nuts to secure the universal
mounting bracket, pole mounting bracket, and U-bolts assem-
bly.
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Attach the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket by slid-
ing the metal clips on the back of the enclosure into the metal
straps on the universal mounting bracket.
Secure the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket using
the four captive screws on the sides of the universal mounting
bracket.
Figure 5. Universal Mounting Bracket Attached to Pole
Using Mounting Straps
For poles with diameters larger than 2” (50 mm), horizontal poles,
irregularly shaped poles, or lighting lamps, you can use mount-
ing straps to mount the HotPort enclosure. Position the universal
mounting bracket against the pole.
Thread two mounting straps around the pole and through the
slots located near the top and bottom of the universal mount-
ing bracket. Secure the mounting straps.
Attach the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket by slid-
ing the metal clips on the back of the enclosure into the metal
straps on the universal mounting bracket.
Secure the enclosure to the universal mounting bracket using the
four captive screws on the sides of the universal mounting bracket.
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Mounting the Node
Attach the supplied backing plate to the HotPort node, using the
supplied screws. Note that the holes in the node are pre-tapped for
the supplied metric screws; do not use other screws.
Next, slide the node assembly onto the bracket, so that the four tabs
on the node assembly engage the straps on the bracket, as shown
in the photo.
Figure 6. Mounting the Node
Then tighten the four captive screws on the node assembly. This
locks the node onto the bracket. Don’t leave these screws loose; if
you do, it’s easy to knock the node off the bracket.
Figure 7. Tighten Screws
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Connecting Cables
Figure 9. HotPort Node Bottom Panel
After your node is securely mounted, attach the two antennas, the
power cable, and any Ethernet cables you need, as shown in Figures
8 and 9.
Figure 8. Connected Outdoor Node
If you are using your Series 6200 with a companion Firetide Hot-
Point access point, a special Ethernet cable is available to connect
the two units and to supply PoE power to the AP. The cable is shown
in Figure 10.
Note the locations of the reset button under the weatherproof cap,
just below Ethernet port 3. To perform a factory reset on the unit,
power it on and wait for the status light to come on. Then press the
reset button.
Figure 10. Ethernet Cable for HotPort-HotPoint AP Connection
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Power Options - Outdoor Nodes
Power Supply
The power supply can provide power to the HotPort enclosure from
an AC outlet. The power supply is rated for 90-240 VAC.
Powering Other Ethernet Devices
Ports 2 and 3 on a 6200 Series node can provide Power over Ether-
net (PoE) functionality to Powered Devices (PD) connected to these
ports. (Port 1 cannot.) A Powered Device can receive data and the
power to process the data from the HotPort node, which functions
as Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) in this configuration. To re-
ceive power from a HotPort node, the device must support the IEEE
802.3af standard, which defines PoE functionality.
DC Power
In addition to its AC input, the 6200 Series features a DC input. It
is compatible with older 3200 Series external power supplies, so if
you are upgrading an older node, you may re-use the supply if con-
venient.
The 6200 Series does not care what the source of DC power is. If de-
sired, you may use batteries, solar panels, or any other source of DC
power at the correct voltage. Contact your Firetide dealer for more
information on their solutions.
Do not connect both AC and DC supplies simultaneously.
Figure 11.
Waterproof RJ-45 Coupler
Note: Regardless of your exact configuration of Ethernet cable and
power sources, you must make sure all cables and connections are
completely waterproofed. It is a good installation practice to leave
enough cable slack so that there is a drip loop in each cable. This pro-
vides a low point for water to drip off the cable, rather that running
down to a connector.
Firetide supplies a cable that will connect your 6200 Series node
directly to a HotPoint Access Point. To connect to other devices, you
will need to assemble an adapter cable. To assist in this, Firetide
supplies a weatherized Ethernet transition cable, which is PoE com-
patible. A weatherized RJ-45 coupler is also included.
To connect power to the unit from PSE:
Construct a shielded Category 5 Ethernet cable:
Insert one end of the Ethernet cable (without an RJ-45 connec-
tor) through the provided coupler housing.
Use an RJ-45 crimping tool to attach an RJ-45 connector to this
end of the Ethernet cable.
Insert the male RJ-45 connector on the constructed Ethernet
cable into the female-to-female Ethernet coupler.
Connect the male RJ-45 connector on the Firetide-supplied
Ethernet transition cable to the female-to-female coupler.
Remove the protective cap from an Ethernet port on the Hot-
Port enclosure and insert the circular, 10-pin connector on the
Ethernet transition cable.
Tighten all connectors to ensure a watertight seal.
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Building a Custom Ethernet Cable
Figure 12. Waterproof Ethernet Cable
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Appendix A - Contacting Firetide
Dealer Provided Technical Support and Warranty Services
If you need additional technical assistance, please contact your
Firetide dealer directly. All authorized Firetide dealers are trained
and authorized to provide technical support and warranty services
for our products and have qualified technical staff available to help
you build and maintain your Firetide mesh network.
Firetide Provided Technical Support
You can also get technical support from Firetide. Simply email sup-
port@firetide.com, or call 1-877-FIRETIDE, extension 2, or +1 408
399 7771.
Product Returns
Please contact your Firetide dealer for instructions on returning
defective or damaged products for repair or replacement. Do not
return products to Firetide, Inc. Please keep all original packaging
materials in the event they are needed to return the product for ser-
vicing.
Sales Assistance
If you need additional HotPort wireless mesh nodes or accessories,
please contact your Firetide dealer directly. If you do not know your
dealer’s name, simply email sales@firetide.com and we will send
you the dealer information you need. To help us provide the best
service possible, be sure to include your phone number, address,
and the serial numbers of the HotPort nodes at your location.
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Appendix B - Connector Wiring
HotPort Outdoor Node Ethernet Transition Cable Pin Descriptions
Table 2. Circular, Watertight IP66-Rated Connector and Port Pin Descriptions
Connector Pin # Wire Color Port Pin #
1 White/Orange 1
9 10
7 8
5 6
3 4
1 2
2 Orange 2
3 White/Green 3
4 Blue 4
5 White/Blue 5
6 Green 6
7 White/Brown 7
8 Brown 8
Drain Wire 9
Drain Wire 10
Table 3. RJ-45 Connector Pin Descriptions
Pin # Signal Description
1 TXD+ TX Data 10 BaseT/100 BaseTX
2 TXD- TX Data 10 BaseT/100 BaseTX
3 RXD+ RX Data 10 BaseT/100 BaseTX
4 PoE+ +48 VDC PoE Power
5 PoE+ +48 VDC PoE Power
6 RXD- RX Data 10 BaseT/100BaseTX
7 PoE- -48 VDC PoE Power
8 PoE- -48 VDC PoE Power
Power Connector Pin Descriptions
Figure 13 shows the pinout of the power connectors used to supply power to Series 6100 nodes (left) and Series 6200 nodes (right). Each
view is of the cable connector, as viewed end-on.
If you wish to construct a cable to supply power to a Series 6200 node with a Series 6100 node indoor power supply, you can do so by wiring
as shown in Figure 13. Likewise, other cables can be constructed for custom applications, as long as the wiring shown is followed.
In all cases, DC power to a HotPort node must be 15 VDC ±15%, up to 3A. Series 6200 HotPort nodes can provide PoE-compliant 48 VDC
power to other devices.
Figure 13. Power Transition Cable
brown
blue
black
white
power
ground/drain
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3
Pin 4
Pin 3
Pin 4
1
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45
6
1
2
3
4
Female - End View
Connect to 6200
Series HotPort
Male - End View
Connect to Power
Supply
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Appendix C - Specifications
Common Specifications
Wireless Interface
These tables describes the technical limits of the nodes. Various
country restrictions may further limit available choices.
Model Use No. of Radios
6101 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6102 Indoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
6201 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 1
6202 Outdoor, Worldwide, 2.4, 4.9, 5 GHz 2
For all models:
Bands (GHz) Frequency (GHz) Restrictions
802.11a 5.15-5.25
5.25-5.35
5.725-5.825
4.9-5.090
4.94-4.990
Japan only
US Public Safety
5.470-5.725 ETSI 301.893, U-NII
802.11b/g 2.412-2.484
Bands (GHz) Max TX Power
802.11a 5.725-5.825 UNII-3
5.470-5.735 UNII
5.25-5.36 M UNII-2
5.15-5.25 UNII-1
26dBm/6-24Mbps
26dBm/36Mbps
24dBm/48Mbps
23dBm/54Mbps
23 dBm 6-54 Mbps
23 dBm 6-54 Mbps
17 dBm 6-54 Mbps
802.11b 24 dBm/all rates
802.11g 26dBm/6-24Mbps
26dBm/36Mbps
25dBm/48Mbps
24dBm/54Mbps
Supported Data Rates & Standards
802.11a 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps + 108Mbps (Turbo
Mode) except Japan
802.11a Capable of switching to 1⁄4 and 1⁄2 rates for 4.940
– 4.990 GHz Public Safety Band
802.11b 1/2/5.5/11Mbps
802.11g 6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54Mbps
Network Standards: IEEE 802.11a/b/d/g/e/f/h/i
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) capable in conjunction with
Firetide Software application
Transmit Power Control (TPC) capable in conjunction with Firetide
Software application
Mesh Protocol
Firetide AutoMesh Protocol
Mesh Management Software
HotView mesh management software (bundled)
HotView Pro™ mesh management software (optional)
Security & Encryption
Security: WPA—64/128/152 w/TKIP, AES, IEEE 802.1x (LEAP)
Antennas
Two detachable omni directional, vertical polarization, dual
band antennas
Single detachable, high gain, spectrum-specific, omni direc-
tional and directional antennas available (order separately). See
Firetide Antenna Guide.
Regulatory Agency Certifications
Contact your Firetide dealer for product availability and certifi-
cations for your country.
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Outdoor Unit Specifications
Network Ports
Three 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with weatherproof connec-
tors, LED activity indicator
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u compliant
CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense
Ports 2, 3 PSE Power over Ethernet per 802.3af
Enclosure
Cast aluminum NEMA-4X/IP66 enclosure
Two N-type antenna connectors
Two weatherproof power connectors (AC and DC)
Three weatherproof Ethernet connectors
System indicator LEDs (power, status, mesh (per radio))
Weight: 12 lbs (5.5 Kg) with bracket
Dimensions: 8.8” x 11.2” x 4” (220 x 280 x 100 mm)
Power
AC Input: 90-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.9A
DC Input: 15 VDC ±15%, 3 A
Port 2: IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE (PSE), 13.5 W max
Port 3: IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE (PSE), 13.5 W max
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: -40º C to +60ºC
Storage temperature: -40º C to +85º C
Humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
Storage humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4600 meters)
Included Accessories
Bracket for pole and wall mounting
External power cord
Removable sun shield
One weatherized Ethernet transition cable with watertight RJ-
45 coupling. Additional cable kits may be ordered.
Staging antennas, 1 pair
Optional Accessories
Outdoor weatherproof Ethernet cable for use with HotPoint APs
Luminaire photocell socket power tap
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Network Ports
Four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with LEDs
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u compliant
CSMA/CD 10/100 autosense
Enclosure
Plenum-rated metal enclosure
Two RP-SMA antenna connectors
One DC power connector
Four Ethernet connectors
System indicator LEDs: power, status, per-radio mesh
Weight: 3 lbs (1.4 Kg)
Dimensions: 9.4” x 6” x 1.8” (238 x 152 x 48 mm)
Power
DC Input: 15 VDC ±15%, 3 A
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature: 0º C to +60ºC
Storage temperature: -20º C to +70º C
Humidity (non-condensing): 10% to 90%
Storage humidity (non-condensing): 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude 15,000 feet (4600 meters)
Included Accessories
AC power adapter
Staging antennas, 1 pair
Optional Accessories
Wall or cubicle-mount bracket
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Appendix D - Regulatory Notices
USA
FCC Class A Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15 Note
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in an office installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa-
tion. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the inter-
ference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help.
FCC Part 90 Note
This equipment has been tested pursuant to FCC Part 90, DSRC-C
mask certification, and is approved for use in the US on Public Safety
bands by licensed Public Safety agencies.
Public Safety Band
Pursuant to Part 90.1215, use of antennas with gain greater than 9
dBi and up to 26 dBi in the 4.940 - 4.990 GHz Public Safety band is
permissible without reduction of TX output power. The antenna shall
have a directional gain pattern in order to meet the requirement of
point to point and point to multi-point operation.
Modifications
Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by
Firetide, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC
to operate this equipment.
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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
To ensure compliance with the FCC’s RF exposure limits, the antenna
used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 90 cm from all persons and must not be co-lo-
cated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or trans-
mitter. Installers and end users must follow these installation in-
structions.
Installation
Antenna(s) for this unit must be installed by a qualified profession-
al. Operation of the unit with non- approved antennas is a violation
of U. S. FCC Rules, Part 15.203(c), Code of Federal Regulations, Title
47.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class A Digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Ca-
nadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil
numerique de la classe A respecte les exigences du Reglement sur
le material broilleur du Canada. This device complies with Class A
Limits of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including in-
terference that may cause undesired operation.
Firetide HotPoint 6100 and 6200 wireless mesh nodes are certified
to the requirements of RSS-210 for 2.4 and 5 GHz spread spectrum
devices. The use of this device in a system operating either partially
or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for
the system according to the Canadian regulations. For further infor-
mation, contact your local Industry Canada office.
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