MonsterDish 5GHz 37dBi Antenna User Guide

MonsterDish
5 GHz 37 dBi Antenna
Model: MD-5G37
QUICK START GUIDE

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Ubiquiti Networks® MonsterDish'” Antenna. This Quick Start Guide is designed to guide you through installation and also includes warranty terms. For detailed information on package contents, please refer to the product packaging.

Installation Requirements

• 13 mm, 17 mm, and 19 mm wrenches
  Note: Tighten all fasteners as follows:
  • Tighten MS fasteners to 25 N • m.
  • Tighten M10 fasteners to 55 N·m.

• Phillips screwdriver

• Compatible radio* (sold separately):
  • 5 GHz Rocket® radio
  • 5 GHz airFiber® radio

• (requires Universal Bracket, included with radio)
  Note: For guidelines about grounding and lightning protection, follow your local electrical regulatory codes.

• A clear line of sight between radios

• Vertical mounting orientation

• Mounting point:
  • At least 1 m below the highest point on the structure
  • For tower installations, at least 3 m below the top of the tower

• Outdoor, shielded Category 6 (or above) cabling and shielded RJ45 connectors are required for all wired Ethernet connections.

• Check your focal/regional regulations for the affordable antenna gain allowed for your application.

Hardware Installation

1. Assemble two Reflector Panels using two loosely tightened MS bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts). Attach the inner bolt first, then the outer bolt.
   

2.  Attach three more Reflector Panels in the same manner, leaving all nuts loosely tightened.
   

3. Attach the Radio Feed to the reflector assembly, ensuring that the small locating pin is positioned in the open space at the bottom.
   Note: The default polarity of the Radio Feed is V/H. To change to dual slant 45 polarities, perform the instructions in the section, “Dual Slant  45 Polarity (Optional)”, before proceeding with this step.
   

4. Attach the Feed Support Plate to the Radio Feed with the notch pointing to the open space, using two Feed Screws in the positions shown.  Tighten the screws only until the five locating pins (indicated by arrows below) on the Radio Feed begin to engage the holes in the Reflector  Panels.
   

5. Guide the last Reflector Panel in place under the Feed Support Plate and attach the panel using four loosely tightened MS bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts), two near the Feed Support Plate and two near the panel’s outer edge. Ensure that all locating pins are engaged between adjacent panels and with the Feed Support Plate.
   

6. Install the remaining Feed Screws in the Feed Support Plate and tighten all six Feed Screws completely.
   

7. Securely tighten the six innermost fasteners on the reflector panels, and then the six outermost fasteners.
   

8. Attach the six Support Arms to the ribs of the Reflector Panels using 18 M8 bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts), leaving them loosely tightened.

9. Place the Frame Plate on the Support Arms, ensuring that the six locating pins (circled below; two pins are hidden by the Frame Plate) fully engage the bracket. Then install 12 Frame Plate M10 bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts), one on each side of each locating pin.
   

10. Fully tighten the 18 fasteners that were attached to the Support Arms in step 8.

11. Attach the RF Cables to the radio (the Rocket Prism SAC Gen2 is shown below as an example) .
    

12. Mount the radio onto the Frame Plate.
    

13. Connect the RF Cables to the SMA connectors, and attach the Shroud over the radio.
    

14. Apply Grease (included) to the threads of the elevation adjustment screw on the Precision Aiming Bracket.
    

15. Place the Precision Aiming Bracket on the Frame Plate on the opposite side of the dish from where the Wind Brace will be installed. Guide the  holes over the fasteners on the Frame Plate. Secure the Precision Aiming Bracket using four Ml O bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers,  and nuts), tightening them fully.
    Note: Two Nylock Screws can be installed to provide additional support.

16. Attach the two Support Braces to the Frame Plate and Precision Bracket using two M10 bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts)  per brace.
    

17. Attach the Wind Brace to the Support Arm on the opposite side of the dish from the Precision Aiming Bracket.
    

18. Lift the dish assembly by the hoist ring, and secure the Precision Aiming Bracket to a pole using the three Mount Clamps and Mount Clamp Ml O  bolts and fasteners (flat washers, lock washers, and nuts).
    

19. Fine-tune the aiming by turning the elevation and azimuth adjustment screws.
    

20. Lock the elevation and azimuth by tightening 11 locking screws (one screw is not shown below due to the pole).
    

21. Attach the Wind Brace to a support pole to complete the installation.
    

Dual Slant 45 Polarity (Optional)

By default, the Radio Feed uses V/H polarity. To change it to use dual slant 45 polarities, perform the steps below before attaching the feed to the dish assembly:

1. With the small locating pin in the 6:00 position, remove six screws from the OMT and detach it from the Radio Feed.
   

2. Rotate the OMT clockwise 45° and reattach it to the Radio Feed using the holes with hash marks.
   

Specifications

MD-5G37

Dimensions
Assembled
Shipping| 1524x 1524x 813 mm
(60 X 60 X 32″)
1025 x 885 x 520 mm
(40.35 X 34.8 X 20.5″)
Weight| 40.9 kg (90.2 lb)
Operating Frequency| 4.9-5.8 GHz
Gain
4.9GHz
5.15-5.85 GHz| 34 dBi
37 dBi
Max. VSWR| 1.7:1
HPOL Beamwidth| 2.5° (3 dB)
VPOL Beamwidth| 2.5°(3 dB)
Elevation Bea mwidth| 2.5° (3 dB)
Electrical Downtilt| 0°
Polarization| V/H,
Dual Slant 45
Wind Loading| 6385 N @ 200 km/h
(1435 lbf@ 125 mph)
Wind Survivability| 200 km/h ( 125 mph)
Cross-Pol Isolation| 25 d8
Mounting| Universal Pole Mount (Included)

Safety Notices

1. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
2. Heed all warnings.
3. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be submerged in water.

WARNING: Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

Electrical Safety Information

1. 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.
2. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this equipment. Service should be provided only by a qualified service technician.

Limited Warranty

www.ui.com/support/warranty
The limited warranty requires the use of arbitration to resolve disputes on an individual basis, and, where applicable, specify arbitration instead of jury trials or class actions.

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 device (transmitter).

RoHS/WEEE Compliance Statement

European Directive 2012/19/EU 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 declares that the radio equipment type MD-5G37 is in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU  declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.ui.com/compliance

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