AW900mT - AvaLAN Wireless
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1. AWS900mT USER S MANUAL Point to multipoint Industrial grade ultra long range 900 MHz non line of sight wireless Ethernet systems ZY vaLAN E LESS Ankem User s Manual 900 MHz AW900mT OEM Module Non line of sight Thank you for your purchase of the AW900mT multipoint wireless Ethernet module 900 MHz non line of sight point to multipoint radio transceiver module Includes 1 AW900mT RF module RPSMA female 1 AWP8 8 inch pigtail RPSMA male to RPTNC bulkhead female If you have any questions when configuring your AvaLAN system please send an e mail to support avalanwireless com For a live technician please call technical support at 650 384 0000 Requires antenna Use with AW2 AW5H 900 AW5P 900 AW6 AW10 AW11 or AW15 all FCC approved For advanced installation information please visit www avalanwireless com Operational summary The AvaLAN AW900mT module allows a user to create an ultra long range wireless Ethernet network for up to 16 subscriber units per access point The access point AP automatically scans for the best of the 12 available radio channels encrypts Ethernet data received from the network and transmits it wirelessly to the correct subscriber unit SU The AP is constantly monitoring the network performance and automatically changes channels if the performance is degraded due to interference The user may manually select any of the2. 12 radio channels by toggling DIP switch settings see Page 5 It is possible to operate up to 12 APs in the same area with each AP on a different channel To avoid interference the APs should be spaced at least 10 feet apart Typically the AP is attached to the wired network via an Ethernet cable The AP does not have a MAC IP address Any 10BaseT Ethernet client device ECD can be connected to an AW900mT subscriber unit Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic received from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP Each SU can be plugged directly into an ECD without adding drivers or loading software Crossover cables are never needed Only one ECD can be attached to each SU and fixed IP addresses are recom mended for the attached ECDs The DIP switches on the SU should be in the default OFF setting To avoid overloading the module s receiver the SU should be placed at least 10 feet from the AP and 100 feet spacing is recommended if using the higher gain AW11 or AW15 antennae The SU does not have its own MAC IP address AvaLAN modules use electronic network keys that allow the user to group modules together to form a network Network keys are shared between modules by connecting an Ethernet cable between the RJ45 ports while the modules are in key exchange mode modules that are in key exchange mode display the 6 LINK QUALITY LEDs blinking sequen tially back and forth To share the keys and to create the network th
3. in a subscriber unit The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing the module is hunting for an AP to supply a network key 4 Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU and the units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are required On the AP the LINK QUALITY LEDs will still show that the module is still in key exchange mode and the RF TX LED will be lit showing that the keys exchanged successfully ignore the other LEDs On the SU the LINK QUALITY LEDs no longer blink sequentially and will show that the module has stopped hunting and now has a slowly blinking pulse on one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDs ignore the other LEDs 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed 6 Power cycle all modules for the new keys to take effect 7 Deploy the modules Technical support 650 384 0000 PAGE 4 www avalanwireless com User s Manual BANVA Teens To add NEW subscriber units to the access point Disconnect the AP from the network and disconnect power from the AP Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are not required Plug in the NEW SU then plug in the AP The units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all modules for t
4. installation This equipment generates 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 installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 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 TV technician for help FCC Notices Adherence to the following is required IMPORTANT The AW900mT OEM RF Modules have been certified by the FCC for use with other products without any further certification as per FCC section 2 1091 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AvaLAN could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT OEMs must test their final product to comply with unintentional radiators FCC section 15 107 and 15 109 before declaring compliance of their final product to Part 15 of the FCC Rules IMPORTANT The AW900mT OEM RF Modules have been certified for fixed base station and mobile applications If mo
5. label for OEM products containing the AvaLAN AW900mT OEM RF module The Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM must ensure that FCC labeling requirements are met This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure that displays the contents shown in the Figure 1 User s Manual Requirements In order to inherit AvaLAN s FCC Certification compliance requires the following be stated in the user s manual Compliance Statement Part 15 19 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure OET Bulletin 65 To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons Information to the User Part 15 105 b 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
6. regulator Power consumption Transmit 1 4 W Receive 0 8 W Voltage 4 5 48 VDC at screw terminal 9 48 VDC over Ethernet 12 26 VAC at screw terminal Temperature range 40 C to 70 C Transmit current draw 250 mA at 5 VDC 110 mA at 12 VDC 32 mA at 48 VDC 65 x 65 x 33 mm Limited warranty This product is warranted to the original purchaser for normal use for a period of 360 days from the date of purchase If a defect covered under this warranty occurs AvaLAN will repair or replace the defective part at its option at no cost This warranty does not cover defects resulting from misuse or modification of the product Technical support 650 384 0000 PAGE 6 www avalanwireless com User s Manual BN eceleiine Appendix A Agency certifications FCC Certification The AW900mT OEM RF Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations Compliance with labeling requirements FCC notices and antenna regulations is required Labeling Requirements In order to inherit AVaLAN s FCC Certification compliance requires the following be stated on the device Contains FCC ID R4N AW900M The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 interference that may cause undesired operation Figure 1 Required FCC
7. to ensure delivery System diagram LED Display 16 LEDs 1 536 Mb sec Up to 50 miles DIP Switch 8 Pin DIP hi Antenna Antenna RPSMA Female 21 dBm output Power Jack ie ws B BK outp P5 2 1 mm Ce a 5 Center Positive x t A 4 5 48 VDC eet Power over Ethernet Lines 4 5 Positive Lines 7 8 Ground p T inal 9 48 VDC ower Termina 12 24 VAC or 6 48 VDC Polarity is auto corrected Ethernet 10BaseT Ethernet 10BaseT DATA 10BaseT Ethernet Lines 1 2 3 6 AutoMDIX correction www avalanwireless com PAGE 3 Technical support 650 384 0000 Anken User s Manual LED display Name Function Color Power Unit has power and has successfully booted Red By adding the numbers that are lit the user can Green determine the current radio channel 1 903 12500 MHz 7 915 62500 MHz 8 ss 2 905 20833 MHz 8 917 70833 MHz 4 909 37500 MHz 10 921 87500 MHz 5 911 45833 MHz 11 923 95833 MHz 6 913 54167 MHz 12 926 04167 MHz Excellent link quality The more LEDs that Very good link quality Occasional retransmissions o Some retransmissions Key exchange mode Poor link quality No link available Initial setup Select the module that will operate as the access point AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable AP operation 2 Plug in the access point The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing that the module is hunting for a subscriber unit SU to share keys with 3 Plug
8. 8 on the access point as shown in the table on Page 6 The subscriber unit responds to the access point s choice of channel and its DIP switches have no effect and do not need to be selected Please see the next page www avalanwireless com PAGE 5 Technical support 650 384 0000 Anken User s Manual 900 channel table Channel DIP Setting Center Frequency nan O EO 90720167 MHz On THOMSON 6OR omama SOT AON TS On TSO _ 91354167 Mz OTA OMTS ORT 6On _917 70833MHz Rn HORT SORT EON _919 79167 Mz 3 Off 4 Off 5 On 6 On 926 04167 MHz Technical specifications CHARACTERISTIC RF transmission rate SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION 1 536 Mb s Ethernet throughput 935 Kb s Output power 21 dBm 4 Watts EIRP used with 15 dBi antennae Receive sensitivity 97 dBm at 10e 4 BER 112 dBm with 15 dBi antennae Radio link budget 148 dB with 15 dBi antenna AW5 5800 Range 50 miles LOS with 15 dBi antenna Radio channels bandwidth 12 non overlapping with 2 0833 MHz spacing and 1 75 MHz occupied bandwidth Automatic frequency select Connector types Yes radio channel automatically selected and adaptively optimized RF RPSMA Female Ethernet RJ45 10BaseT Power Jack P5 2 1 mm ID Status LEDs Power Ethernet Link RF RX RF TX 4 Channel and 6 Link Quality Error correction technique Regulator type Sub block error detection and retransmission Switching
9. dules will be used for portable applications the device must undergo SAR testing www avalanwireless com PAGE 7 Technical support 650 384 0000 Av W I aLA FCC Approved Antennas 900 MHz Fixed base station and mobile applications AvaLAN Modules are pre FCC approved for use in fixed base station and mobile applications When the antenna is mounted at least 20 cm 8 from nearby persons the application is considered a mobile application Portable applications and SAR testing When the antenna is mounted closer than 20 cm to nearby persons then the application is considered portable and requires an additional test be performed on the final product This test is called the Specific Absorption Rate SAR testing and measures the emissions from the module and how they affect the person RF exposure This statement must be included as a CAUTION statement in OEM product manuals WARNING This equipment is approved only for mobile and base station transmitting devices Antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in con junction with any other antenna or transmitter To fulfill FCC certification requirements 1 Integrator must ensure required text Figure 1 is clearly placed on the outside of the final product 2 AW900mT Module may be used only with Approved Antennas types that have been tested with thi
10. e user first selects which module will be the access point AP by setting DIP switch 1 ON see Page 5 for DIP details The other modules will function as subscriber units SUs and do not require any DIP settings The user then connects an Ethernet cable from the AP to each SU to transfer the network keys For the AW900mT the key exchange will occur though an Ethernet cable attached to the supplied POE injector Key exchange will not work through a switch or hub Once the key sharing is complete the AP and SU change their LED displays in confirmation of the successful programming The SU blinks one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDs The AP illuminated the LED labeled RF RX and the AP remains in key exchange mode If the user s needs change additional SUs can be added to the network and or a SU can be reprogrammed to join a different network and or a SU can be changed into an AP and or an AP into a SU The modules cannot be damaged by incorrect programming If DIP 1 is accidentally toggled then DIP 1 can be turned back and the module still retains all the network associations it had in its previous mode assuming that the module had not yet successfully key exchanged with a new network An AP can be reset by programming it as a SU to a new AP and then turning it back into an AP again Please see the next page Technical support 650 384 0000 PAGE 2 www avalanwireless com User s Manual BANVA Teens Continued from Page 2 SUs that ha
11. he new keys to take effect Reconnect the AP to the network and deploy the new SU modules nN x ss oO Ol KR W w w ae To re key a subscriber unit to a NEW access point Select the module that will operate as the access point AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable access point operation Plug in the NEW AP Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are not required Plug in the SU Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all modules for the new keys to take effect Deploy the modules Ww N ar DIP settings DIP 1 Access point or subscriber unit By selecting DIP 1 ON the module will operate as an access point By selecting DIP 1 OFF the module will operate as a subscriber unit DIP 3 8 Automatic frequency selection mode DIP switches DIP 3 8 OFF for automatic mode The AW900mT is designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of its radio channel The radio chan nel is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for successful data transmission In the event that the error rate rises the access point will autonomously change to a new channel There are 12 non overlapping channels Manual frequency selection mode The operation of the AW900mT can be restricted to a specific channel within the 900 MHz band by setting DIP switches 3
12. kes no representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy utility or completeness of the contents of this publication and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice No license express or implied by estoppel or otherwise to any patents or other intellectual property rights is granted by this document Particular uses or applications may invalidate some of the specifications and or product descriptions contained herein The customer is urged to perform its own engineering review before deciding on a particular application AvaLAN Wireless products are not designed for use in medical life saving or life sustaining applications 07 07 2007 n
13. s module Antenna Type Type Maximum Gain Omni directional Directional lt 15dBi Table 1 Type certified antennae Antenna warning WARNING This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA connectors with the antennas listed in Table 1 Appendix A When integrated into OEM products fixed antennas require installation preventing end users from replacing them with non approved anten nas Antennas not listed in the tables must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15 203 unique antenna connectors and Section 15 247 emissions IC Industry Canada Certification Labeling requirements for Industry Canada are similar to those of the FCC A clearly visible label on the outside of the final product enclosure must display the following text Contains Model AW900 Radio IC 5303A AW900M Integrator is responsible for its product to comply with IC ICES 003 amp FCC Part 15 Sub B Unintentional Radiators ICES 003 is the same as FCC Part 15 Sub B and Industry Canada accepts FCC test report or CISPR 22 test report for compliance with ICES 003 support avalanwireless com Technical support 650 384 0000 For advanced installation information visit www avalanwireless com 2004 2007 AvaLAN Wireless Systems Incorporated All rights reserved AvaLAN Wireless and the AvaLAN Wireless logo are registered trademarks of AvaLAN Wireless Systems Incorporated All other trademarks are property of their respective owners AvaLAN Wireless ma
14. ve not yet received a network key boot up in key exchange mode and wait to receive a key SUs that have received a network key will boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode and will look to see if a new AP is present If a new AP is present then the SU exchanges keys with the AP otherwise the SU begins normal operation after the 5 seconds APs that have not yet issued network keys boot up in key exchange mode until they have issued network keys to at least 1 SU Once the AP has issued keys it will only boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode If a SU is present during the 5 seconds then the AP will issue new keys to the SU and will then remain in key exchange mode waiting for more SUs to be attached Once all new SUs have been attached the AP must be power cycled The AP will boot up and will enter normal operation after 5 seconds of key exchange mode Advanced operation Please call AvaLAN technical support at 650 384 0000 if the system topology requires More than 16 subscriber units per access point for roaming mobility applications Multiple access points that use the same network key for roaming mobility Low packet loss rates when using broadcast or multicast Ethernet packets NOTE Broadcast and multicast packets example DHCP UDP are sent once and may experience losses at extended range Unicast packets example HTTP TCP are sent using advanced error correction and retransmission techniques
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