StarPlus 5300-58 Installation

This chapter discusses how to install your StarPlus equipment. There are four general tasks that you will need to perform when you install your StarPlus. They are;

1. Configuring the StarPlus

2. Mounting the StarPlus enclosure

3. Mounting the antenna

4. Cabling the StarPlus

Before mounting your StarPlus unit, temporarily connect an Ethernet cable between the unit and your computer’s Ethernet port. This is to allow you to pre-configure your StarPlus Radio. See the StarPlus Configuration manual for full details on StarPlus configuration.

Mounting StarPlus 5300 Enclosure

If you are mounting your radio using an external antenna, you will not have to concern yourself with the polarization of the antenna. In this instance, attach the mounting bracket unit anchor to the side of the unit housing as shown in the figure below.

Pole-mounting the Radio

Your next task is to install the unit. Before you begin, review the material in the Pre-installation chapter of this manual and make certain that you have met all of the conditions laid out there. Also, you should make certain that all of the necessary brackets and bolts are included in the box with your unit.

To mount your radio unit on a pole:

1. For poles up to four (4) inches (10.16 cm) in diameter, mount the bracket clamp to the pole, as shown in the figure below. If the pole is two (2) inches (5.08 cm) in diameter or less, turn the mounting bracket clamp back over so that the angle faces the pole. This will allow you to mount the bracket to a smaller pole.

2. Tighten the bolts so that the bracket will not move. The recommended maximum torque is 24 N/m (17.7 ft/lbs). If your radio has an integrated antenna, do not tighten the mounting clamp bolts unit you have aligned your antenna.

3. Bolt the mounting bracket’s unit anchor to the unit’s housing, as shown in the figure below. Tighten the bolts so that they are snug. Do not over tighten the bolts, as they could crack the housing. The recommended maximum torque is 5.7 N/m (17.7 ft/lbs).

4. Secure the unit to the pole, as shown in the figure below.

5. Tighten the pivot nut and bolt. The recommended maximum torque is 24 N/m (17.7 ft/lbs). If your radio has an integrated antenna, do not tighten the pivot nut and bolt until you have aligned your antenna.

Wall-mounting the Radio

1. Prepare the wall to hold the mounting bracket. The type of mount you create will depend upon the type of wall surface and material your wall is made of. It may be that you only need to drill holes and insert bolt anchors, or you may have to fabricate a strong mount that will withstand the unit’s weight, outside temperature change, or other variables. For this reason, EION requires that you supply your own fastening bolts, lag-screws, or other fastening devices.

2. Place the back of the bracket against the wall mount, as shown below.

3. Secure the mounting bracket to the wall, using the necessary bolts.

4. Bolt the bracket’s unit anchor to the housing, as shown below.

5. Tighten the bolts so that they are snug. Do not over tighten the bolts, as they could crack the housing. The recommended maximum torque is 5.7 N/m (4.2 ft/lbs).

6. Connect the radio to the mounted wall-side bracket, using the pivot arm, as shown below. If your radio has an integrated antenna, do not tighten the pivot nuts and bolts unit you have aligned your antenna.

Weatherproofing Connectors

One of the most common installation problems is water intrusion, due to improper weatherproofing. Unfortunately, this activity is often overlooked and can lead to costly repairs and unnecessary expenses if not completed properly or not performed at all. Therefore, it is extremely important to properly weatherproof your connectors.

Cable to Outdoor Unit Connections

Most antenna or outdoor unit problems are caused by coaxial cable connections that loosen due to vibration, allowing moisture to penetrate the connector interface. EION recommends that all outdoor unit to cable connections be weatherproofed using a procedure similar to the one described below.

1. Fasten connectors securely together, as shown in below. Ensure the connector and cables are free of foreign substances such as oil, water, grease, dirt, etc.

2. Tightly wrap two (2) layers of rubber splicing tape over the connection extending one (1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the connectors and overlapping the tape on each turn, as shown below.

3. Next tightly wrap two (2) layers of electrical tape over the rubber splicing tape extending one (1) inch (2.54 cm) beyond the rubber splicing tape, as shown below.

Installing a Drip Loop

Another preventative measure that you can perform is to install a drip loop, as shown in the figure below. Drip loops should be incorporated into the cable before it is connected to outdoor devices, such as outdoor units, antennas, etc. For example, if you are installing one of the cables that run between the indoor unit and outdoor unit, you may want to install a drip loop in the cable immediately before it enters the building.

Drip loops should be incorporated into a system's external cabling at any point where a connection is made. Some examples of where a drip loop should be used are:

• cable to outdoor unit connection

• cable to antenna connection

• cable to cable connection

• the junction where a cable enters a building or structure

• a common grounding junction box or bar

Cabling to the Antenna

Once you have connected the Ethernet/Power cable to the StarPlus radio, you will need to connect the radio to the antenna.

You will only need to perform these steps if you are using an external antenna. If your unit makes use of an integrated antenna skip this section.

To connect the StarPlus radio to the antenna, perform the following steps:

1. Connect the radio frequency cable to the Vertical (V) RF port on the StarPlus, as shown in the figure below. If Horizontal (H) is not used then connect a 50Ohm terminator to (H) RF port.

1. Weatherproof the cable connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable Connections section above.

2. Connect the surge suppressor to the cable, per the manufacturer's instructions. Selection of the lightning protector should be of the Non DC Pass as this will also aid in the prevention of static discharge damaging the equipment or degrading performance by introducing noise to the receiver portion of the outdoor unit.

3. Weatherproof the suppressor connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable Connections section above.

4. Connect the cable from the surge suppressor to the antenna, per the antenna manufacturer's instructions.

5. Weatherproof the suppressor connection, as outlined in Weatherproofing Cable Connections section above.

6. Ground the suppressor to a common earth ground, per the manufacturer's instructions.

Connecting the Power/Ethernet to the StarPlus

Once the StarPlus has been installed and cabled, you should connect the power to the unit's power inserter and check that it is operating correctly.

AC Power

Use the power adapter in the box provided. Using a power adapter with different voltage rating will damage this product.

To plug your power inserter into an AC mains outlet:

1. Plug the power cord into the power inserter, as shown in the figure below.

2. Plug the power cord into your power bar or uninterruptible power supply. Make certain that your power bar or uninterruptible power supply is plugged into the AC wall outlet.

When moving the PC Ethernet connection from the Slave side to the Master side it will take up to 60 seconds for the PC to be able to access the GUI. There is no delay when going from Master to Slave.

1. Mount the radio's power inserter on the wall, close to the cable exit point from the building. How you mount the power inserter will depend upon certain issues, such as the type of wall surface and material your wall is made of.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from your terminal equipment to the Data port of your radio's power inserter, as shown in the figure below.

3. Connect the StarPlus Radio's Ethernet/power cable to the Data and Power port of your power inserter, as shown in the figure above.

4. Install a Ethernet CAT-5 in-line surge protector on the Ethernet/Power cable, before the Ethernet/Power cable exits the building.

5. Ground the surge protector to a common earth ground, outside the building, per the manufacturer's instructions. This surge suppressor is not weatherproof, so it must be installed inside the building.

6. Run the Ethernet/power cable out of the exit point of the building to the outside.

7. Install the snap-on ferrite bead on the RJ45 Ethernet cable on the end close to the StarPlus Radio. The ferrite bead is mounted close to the Radio unit along the ethernet line to suppress Ethernet signals emanating off the cable which can conduct it out of the radio. Create a loop around the ferrite bead as shown in the pictures below to prevent the bead from sliding along the ethernet cable.

8. Connect the Ethernet/Power cable to the Ethernet/Power port on the radio, as shown below.

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