BridgeWave AR60X - Manual (Page 10)

AR60X Installation Manual
580­00517, rev B 4
2.6 Cabling
The installation site should be inspected to determine the run paths for the fiber cable and power cable
from the radio equipment to the termination point. Locations for roof penetration should be identified.
The routing and securing of all cables should conform to all applicable codes and requirements.
Depending on the likelihood of damage due to foot traffic or equipment movement, cabling conduit
may be required. The maximum cable run length as specified for the equipment being installed must
not be exceeded.
The radio requires an LC type connectors on a pair of simplex multi­mode fibers to properly connect
to the radio and the users network equipment. Single­mode fiber is not a current option supported by
the radio. The network equipment end of the fibers should be terminated with connectors that match
the network equipment fiber interface.
Fiber Cable Length Cable Type
Up to 270 meters 62.5/125 μm
Up to 500 meters 50/125 μm
Table 2­5: Fiber Cable Types
Each radio includes a 100­240 VAC power adaptor suitable for indoor operation that converts the AC
voltage from the standard electrical outlet in the wall to DC voltage. The radio requires a minimum of
15.0 VDC (24.0 VDC maximum) via the power cable to the radio to function properly. When
planning the cable run from the indoor mounted AC power adaptor to the radio unit, it is critical to use
the cable gauge (AWG) indicated below to ensure adequate voltage at the radio. The electrical cable
that is used outside the building must be outdoor rated (i.e., weather­protected) providing a single pair
of wires necessary to power the equipment. The required DC power cable is 12 or14 gauge, 2 wire
(i.e., 12/2 or 14/2) rated for outdoor use.
Minimum Cable Size
DC Cable Length
Outside Diameter of DC
Cable Jacket (min­max)* Conductor size
Up to 125 meters
0.14 – 0.36 inches
(3.6 – 9.2mm)
14 AWG
(2.5mm
2
)
Up to 200 meters
0.17 – 0.45 inches
(4.3 – 11.9mm)
12 AWG
(4mm
2
)
Table 2­6: Minimum DC Cable Size
The DC cable must comply with local building and/or electrical
codes in your area.