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® Tropos Networks Mesh Router Installation Guide Models 4310-XA and 4319-XA 555 Del Rey Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA www.abb.com/tropos 408-331-6800 Part No. 200483-00 Rev A0 2013_03_21...
Service Instructions Introduction The Tropos 4310-XA and 4319-XA Mobile Mesh Routers are designed to provide mobile mesh router functionality in extremely harsh environments. They are IP-67 rated for outdoor installation and offer greater shock and vibration resistance than the standard Tropos Mobile Mesh Routers, the Tropos 4310 and Tropos 4319.
Chapter 1 Tropos 4319-XA Router — Public Safety The Tropos 4319-XA router for licensed FCC public safety applications has the following characteristics: 802.11a, 4940-4990 MHz DC power, 11-55 VDC CPE 10/100BaseT Ethernet port Note Operation in the 4.9 GHz band requires an FCC license. The following eligibility rules are specified in Part 90.1203 of the FCC rules: •...
Chapter 1 Preparing for Installation Figure 1 shows the mobile router unit and dimensions. FIGURE 1 Tropos Mobile Router Installation Accessories You must supply the following accessories: Hardware to mount the router Ethernet cable with M-12 connector to connect the router to the client device Power cable with LEMO connector Antennas and antenna cables Selecting Router Locations...
U.S. FCC Rules Part 15.203(c), Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47. Selecting Antenna Locations The Tropos 4310-XA and 4319-XA Mobile Mesh Routers can be mounted on the outside of a vehicle with an antenna connected directly to the router or they can be mounted inside the vehicle with an antenna mounted outside the vehicle.
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Chapter 1 Cable Connections and Power Figure 2 shows the power and connector ports on the side panel of the mobile outer: The status indicator is red when the router is not connected to the Tropos network. It is green when the router has a working IP address and network connectivity.
Connect Power Connect the CPE Connect the Antenna Mount the Router The Tropos 4310-XA and 4319-XA routers have a metal mounting bracket attached for mounting the router to most types of surfaces. As shown in Figure 3, the mounting bracket has two holes for fasteners.
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Chapter 1 Connect Power Connect 11-55VDC to the POWER connector. The Tropos 4310-XA and 4319-XA use the following connector for DC power: LEMO size 1k/1 circular push pull fixed receptacle, 3-pole female (LEMO part number EGG.1k.303.CLL) The installer is responsible for providing the power cable that connects to the router's power receptacle.
Chapter 1 Connect the CPE Connect the Ethernet CPE to the DATA connector: 4-pole, circular M-12 D-coded female The installer is responsible for providing the Ethernet cable and connector. Figure 5 Table 4 show the wiring for the DATA connector. <<Updated figure needed>>...
Chapter 1 Front Panel LED Table 5 lists the front panel LED states. Pin 9 is used for the Remote Indicator (“Service Instructions” on page 12). Table 5 LED States LED Color Network State Not connected Green Connected Service Instructions There are no user-servicable items in the router.
16 “4.9 GHz Antenna” on page 17 2.4 GHz Antenna The information in this section applies to the Tropos 4310-XA mobile. Table 10 lists antenna configurations. Note CANADA ONLY: This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in...
Chapter 3 Attenuation with External Antennas If external antennas are used, it is necessary to adjust the transmit power attenuation to provide the correct power level for the router. Use the following formulas to compute the required attenuation level: Gain’ (dBi) = Antenna Gain (dBi) - Cable Loss (dB) 802.11b/g: Tx Antenna Setting (dB) = if Gain’...
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Chapter 3 Attenuation with External Antennas If external antennas are used, it is necessary to adjust the transmit power attenuation to provide the correct power level for the router. Use the following formulas to compute the required attenuation level: Gain’ (dBi) = Antenna Gain (dBi) - Cable Loss (dB) 802.11b/g: Tx Antenna Setting (dB) = if Gain’...
These items can be ordered from Tropos Networks, Inc. FIGURE 6 Tropos Ordering Information Part No. Description 43103000X Tropos 4310-XA Mobile Mesh Router, variable power, N connectors 43193010X Tropos 4319-XA Mobile Mesh Router, variable power, N connectors RC009100 Right angle N-connector adapter: male/female AN074090 One vehicle mounted 7.4dBi omni antenna and cable kit, 2400-2500 MHz...