Trilliant SecureMesh XTEN-1000, Installation Manual

Page 1: ... INSTALLATION 9 Mounting the Device 9 Grounding and Protecting the Device 10 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power 11 Completing the installation 12 STREETLIGHT POLE MOUNTING AND GROUNDING 13 Mounting the Device 13 Connecting the Device to a Source of Power 15 Completing the Installation 16 OPTIONAL WI FI INSTALLATION 17 Attaching the Optional Wi Fi Antennas 17 COMMISSIONING THE EXTENDER 18 C...

Page 2: ... power distribution equipment Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment such as flash clothing safety glasses face shield hardhat rubber gloves hotstick etc The following is important safety information For safe installation and operation of this equipment be sure to read and understand all cautions and warnings Safety Instructions HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE CONTACT WITH HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE WILL...

Page 3: ...ed routing algorithm becoming part of a self healing mesh network The Extender offers an Ethernet port for WAN client devices allowing a single client device or by using an external IP router or Ethernet switch many client devices to connect to the WAN If deployed using a SecureMesh Power Service Unit PSU the Ethernet port for WAN client devices is made available through the PSU s port SecureMesh ...

Page 4: ...SecureMesh TM Extender Installation Guide Trilliant Incorporated page 4 of 21 The following diagram shows the SecureMesh Extender package contents Optional Wi FI antennas SecureMesh Extender ...

Page 5: ...Supply Indoor Power Supply w PoE Injector 170 R0006 01 optional indoor power supply 100 240 VAC 24 VDC 1 3A power cord sold separately see below Streetlight Power Supply optional outdoor power supply no battery backup capability 620 R0005 01 20 foot 6 meter cable to photoelectric tap 620 R0005 02 3 foot 1 meter cable to photoelectric tap Streetlight Installation Kit including Power Supply optional...

Page 6: ...r mounting bracket providing a vertical pole with a 1 25 to 2 diameter that is a minimum of 18 from any structure to the side of the Extender The vertical pole must extend a minimum of 5 above the horizontal surface of the bracket A 10 AWG or larger ground wire of sufficient length to connect the Extender to the primary grounding point of the utility structure to which the Extender will be mounted...

Page 7: ...ation Provide power to the Extender and then configure parameters associated with both Extender and Collector functionality To configure the Extender s parameters connect the Extender to an Ethernet network establish a Telnet session to IP address 192 168 0 2 to access and invoke the command line interpreter Please refer to the SecureMesh WAN Command Line Interface Trilliant document number DP 098...

Page 8: ...MHz as a four digit number e g 5745 allowed frequencies the allowed frequencies defines the various frequencies which the Extender will hunt for other SecureMesh WAN nodes and Gateways The range of frequencies should be configured to the range that will be used by other SecureMesh WAN nodes in this specific deployment The range may be specified as all or a group of specific frequencies When specif...

Page 9: ... mounting pole through the end of the extension arm using the 5 8 attached bolt on the bottom of the pole mount Firmly tighten Attach The Extender to the Bracket Use the provided mounting bracket and appropriate length diameter screws that are provided in the accessory kit to attach the SecureMesh Extender to the mounting pole see the figure on the right Note that screws 1 in length can accommodat...

Page 10: ... protector and the hole in the surge protector bracket Before tightening the ground screw remove a section of the insulation on the ground wire which will attach to the ground point on the mounting structure and wrap this section around the ground screw Pivot the box into place such that the other end of the surge protector s mounting bracket touches the loosened screw Tighten both screws Be sure ...

Page 11: ...les to be passed through The cable will have to be re terminated Therefore it may be best to perform the termination on the ground before beginning the installation A sufficient portion of the cable shielding must be available to be connected to the ground bolt Run an un terminated CAT5e cable through the open glands on the surge protector Strip the protective coating from the outside of the CAT5e...

Page 12: ...ng are proper and replace the surge protector s cover and the Ethernet connection cover on the base of the Extender These screws should be tightened to 15 foot pounds 20 Newton meters of torque Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps not included to secure all the cabling against strain especially if the installation is subject to high winds sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps ...

Page 13: ...ove the nuts from the bolts and separate the clamp from the main bracket Place the main bracket over the light pole s horizontal extension arm Place the clamp on the bolts and secure with the nuts provided as shown on the right Hand tighten the nuts Make the mounting pipe plumb straight by moving the main bracket from side to side and moving the plumb adjustment bracket forward and backward The ac...

Page 14: ...g the 8P8C into the socket on the bottom of the Extender until it locks into place as shown on the right The Ethernet PoE cable should be routed through the water protection gasket Loosen the ground screw at the base of the Extender Remove a section of the insulation on the ground wire that will attach to the ground point on the streetlight and wrap this section around the ground screw and tighten...

Page 15: ... provides surge protection Connect to Streetlight AC Power Locate the photocell on the light pole usually located on top of the street lamp and remove it twisting it counter clockwise and lifting it from the socket Connect the photocell adapter power tap to the photocell socket twisting clockwise until hand tight Replace the photocell on top of the photocell adapter twisting clockwise until hand t...

Page 16: ...unding are proper and replace the surge protection box cover and the Ethernet cover to the base of the Extender These screws should be tightened to 15 foot pounds 20 Newton meters of torque Secure the Cabling Use sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps not included to secure all the cabling against strain especially if the installation is subject to high winds sturdy cable ties or Velcro wraps ...

Page 17: ...oth 2 4 GHz Wi Fi antenna to the N type female connectors as shown in to the right Hand tighten or equivalently tighten the antennas using a torque limiting tool tighten it to 14 inch pounds 1 5 Newton meters where 14 inch pounds is approximately the torque a person can achieve using one hand Use self fusing rubber insulation and sealing tape to wrap the antenna bulkhead connector and the antennas...

Page 18: ...es that follow provide detailed descriptions of device states indicated by the LED lights When both LED lights are illuminated and steady the Extender has successfully connected to the wireless network Device State Link LED Green Activity LED Amber startup in progress slow staggered blinking of both LEDs startup failure off on initializing processor and acquiring GPS signal blinks 4 times repeats ...

Page 19: ...transient protection specialist General Grounding Strategy To ensure optimal reliability properly ground the metal base of the SecureMesh device The most efficient way to ground the device is to use a 10 AWG or larger wire to connect it to a ground point on the structure or tower The three most common grounding points are The primary grounding point or the down lead provided by an existing groundi...

Page 20: ...r building When using outdoor Ethernet cable use UV protected Shielded Twisted Pair STP CAT5e cabling that includes a drain wire The drain wire and cable shield should be connected to the appropriate ground location on the SecureMesh WAN device typically the ground lug inside the surge protector or the ground point on the outside of the device Leave the other end of the drain wire at the power sou...

Page 21: ...to operate the equipment under FCC rules Industry Canada Industrie Canada Canada This device complies with ICES 003 and RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes NM...