UBIQUITI NETWORKS AM-5G16-120 5 GHz 2×2 MIMO BaseStation Sector Antenna User Guide
- June 12, 2024
- UBIQUITI NETWORKS
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UBIQUITI NETWORKS AM-5G16-120 5 GHz 2x2 MIMO BaseStation Sector Antenna User Guide
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Ubiquiti Networks® airMAX® 5 GHz 2×2 MIMO BaseStation Sector Antenna. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through the installation of the antenna. This Quick Start Guide also includes the warranty terms and is for use with the airMAX Sector Antenna, model AM- 5G16-120 or AM-5G17-90. (Both models share the same form factor and installation instructions.)
Package Contents
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TERMS OF USE: Ubiquiti radio devices must be professionally installed. Shielded Ethernet cable and earth grounding must be used as conditions of product warranty. TOUGH Cable is designed for outdoor installations. It is the customer’s responsibility to follow local country regulations, including operation within legal frequency channels, output power, and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements.
Installation Requirements
- RocketTMM5 or RocketM5 GPS (sold separately)
- 13 mm wrench
- Shielded Category 5 (or above) cabling should be used for all wired Ethernet connections and should be grounded through the AC ground of the PoE.
We recommend that you protect your networks from the most brutal environments and devastating ESD attacks with industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cable from Ubiquiti Networks. For more details, visit www.ubnt.com/toughcable
Hardware Overview
Hardware Installation
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Attach the Rocket Mount Assembly to the antenna using four Serrated Flange Nuts.
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Attach the Pole Bracket to the Rocket Mount Assembly using two Serrated Flange Bolts and two Serrated Flange Nuts.
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Attach the RF Cables to the connectors labeled V and H on the antenna.
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Attach the Rocket to the Rocket Mount Assembly.
a. Align the mounting tabs on the back of the Rocket with the four mounting slots on the Rocket Mount Assembly.
b. Slide the Rocket down until it locks into place. -
Attach the other ends of the RF Cables to the connectors labeled Chain 1 and Chain 0 on the Rocket.
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To mount the antenna to the pole, attach the Pole Clamp to the Pole Bracket using two Carriage Bolts and two Serrated Flange Nuts. Hand-tighten only.
Note: The mounting assembly can accommodate a Ø 38 – 76 mm (1.5″ – 3.0″) pole.
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The antenna has an electrical down tilt of 4°. To further adjust the elevation angle:
a. Loosen the two Serrated Flange Bolts on the Pole Bracket.
b. Slide the antenna to the desired tilt.
c. Tighten all bolts and nuts to approximately 25 N-m (18 lb-ft) or less to avoid deforming the pole.
Specifications
Safety Notices
- Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
⚠ WARNING: Do not use this product in location that can be submerged by
water.
⚠ WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may
be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
Electrical Safety Information
- Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency, and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s label. Connection to a different power source than those specified may result in improper operation, damage to the equipment or pose a fire hazard if the limitations are not followed.
- There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.
Limited Warranty
UBIQUITI NETWORKS, Inc (“UBIQUITI NETWORKS”) warrants that the product(s) furnished hereunder (the “Product(s)”) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment by UBIQUITI NETWORKS under normal use and operation. UBIQUITI NETWORKS’ sole and exclusive obligation and liability under the foregoing warranty shall be for UBIQUITI NETWORKS, at its discretion, to repair or replace any Product that fails to conform to the above warranty during the above warranty period. The expense of removal and reinstallation of any Product is not included in this warranty. The warranty period of any repaired or replaced Product shall not extend beyond its original term.
Warranty Conditions
The above warranty does not apply if the Product:
- (I) has been modified and/or altered, or an addition made thereto, except by Ubiquiti Networks, or Ubiquiti Networks’ authorized representatives, or as approved by Ubiquiti Networks in writing;
- (II) has been painted, rebranded or physically modified in any way;
- (III) has been damaged due to errors or defects in cabling;
- (IV) has been subjected to misuse, abuse, negligence, abnormal physical, electromagnetic or electrical stress, including lightning strikes, or accident;
- (V) has been damaged or impaired as a result of using third party firmware;
- (VI) has no original Ubiquiti MAC label, or is missing any other original Ubiquiti label(s); or
- (VII) has not been received by Ubiquiti within 30 days of issuance of the RMA.
In addition, the above warranty shall apply only if: the product has been properly installed and used at all times in accordance, and in all material respects, with the applicable Product documentation; all Ethernet cabling runs use CAT5 (or above), and for outdoor installations, shielded Ethernet cabling is used, and for indoor installations, indoor cabling requirements are followed.
Returns
No Products will be accepted for replacement or repair without obtaining a
Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number from UBIQUITI NETWORKS during the
warranty period, and the Products being received at UBIQUITI NETWORKS’
facility freight prepaid in accordance with the RMA process of UBIQUITI
NETWORKS. Products returned without an RMA number will not be processed and
will be returned freight collect or subject to disposal.
Information on the RMA process and obtaining an RMA number can be found at:
www.ubnt.com/support/warranty.
Disclaimer
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nature or description relating to system performance, including coverage,
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Limitation of Liability
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY LOCAL LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL UBIQUITI OR ITS
SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT, LOST DATA,
OR DOWNTIME COSTS), ARISING OUT OF THE USE, INABILITY TO USE, OR THE RESULTS
OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER BASED IN WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Note
Some countries, states and provinces do not allow exclusions of implied
warranties or conditions, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. You may
have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or
province to province. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation may not apply to you. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY
LOCAL LAW, THESE WARRANTY TERMS DO NOT EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR MODIFY, AND ARE IN
ADDITION TO, THE MANDATORY STATUTORY RIGHTS APPLICABLE TO THE LICENSE OF ANY
SOFTWARE (EMBEDDED IN THE PRODUCT) TO YOU. The United Nations Convention on
Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to any
transactions regarding the sale of the Products.
Compliance
RF Exposure Warning
The antenna and transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter. For the specific separation distance, refer to
the Quick Start Guide for your Rocket device (transmitter).
RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement
European Directive 2002/96/EC requires that the equipment bearing this symbol
on the product and/or its packaging must not be disposed of with unsorted
municipal waste. The symbol indicates that this product should be disposed of
separately from regular household waste streams. It is your responsibility to
dispose of this and other electric and electronic equipment via designated
collection facilities appointed by the government or local authorities.
Correct disposal and recycling will help prevent potential negative
consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed
information about the disposal of your old equipment, please contact your
local authorities, waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, UBIQUITI NETWORKS, declares that this UBIQUITI
NETWORKS device, is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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References
- community.ubnt.com
- UniFi - Rethinking IT - Ubiquiti
- Ubiquiti - Warranty
- UniFi - Introduction - Ubiquiti