Outdoor Micro Installation

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Laura CARBO

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Learning Objectives

After reading this article, you’ll be able to:

  • Install the Outdoor Micro gateway

Info

Best Practice: configure the device and check connection to Workplace Platform before installation, see Outdoor Micro Configuration

Subject to different environments, the Gateway should be installed in specialized manners. Installation can be roughly divided into two types: wall-mount installation and base-mount installation.

In general, wall-mount installation is the preferable choice since wall-mount installations are less likely to result in a water leak in the roof (you need to make sure there are no water pipes inside the wall and that there are no water towers above the wall).

However, in order to make the right choice, the physical presence of a construction professional and the owner of the building are required in order to evaluate and draw the final decision.

In addition, please note

1. Network cables should not be longer than 100(m). The location of the Gateway will affect the length of the network cable.

2. The height of the antenna must not exceed the 45 degrees cone of protection from the lightning rod.

3. A certain level of attenuation will exist on the RF Cable

4. Waterproof measures must be applied to the installation site.

5. Please ensure that there are no obstacles blocking the antenna and that the antenna is in a vertical state.

6. The way the gateway is installed should make it easy to maintain

7. The gateway, lightning surge arresters (sold separately), and other relative equipment must be properly grounded

Unboxing - content

Basic Equipment - Gateway Installation Diagram

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System Architecture Diagram (antenna’s not part of default /standard product)

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Actual View of Standard Equipment
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Per gateway also a LoRa antenna will be shipped

  • 1 LoRa antenna
  • 2 installation rings
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Exterior Appearance of the Gateway Device

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Gateway Front & Rea View

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Gateway Installation Instructions

Outdoor Micro Gateway (Access Point, AP)

Size: 230*200*68 mm

 

  1. Antenna (N-Type female)
  2. Antenna (N-Type female)
  3. 3G/4G mini SIM card
  4. GPS 1.5 GHz Antenna (N-type female)
  5. Ethernet to PoE (connection to the Gateway installed with waterproof connector)
  6. 3G/4G Antenna (N-Type female)

Installation

Device installation can be physically supported by either post mount or wall mount. Installation instructions are stated in the following sections and diagrams.

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Diagram of Equipment Installation Procedures

Info

Outdoor Micro Gateway needs to be placed in the vicinity of the sensors which data it needs to track:

  • if the parking spaces are on the ground floor in an outside location, ideally the Outdoor Micro Gateway is installed in this outside location;
  • if the parking spaces are underground, ideally the Outdoor Micro Gateway is also installed in the basement/next to the parking spaces.

1st possible installation set-up: Post Mounting

Please make sure that all required tools and components are available prior to installation.

Tools: Allen wrenches (M5 and M8) or an adjustable wrench, Philips screwdriver

List of components
CODE Name of Component QTY
1 Outdoor Gateway 1
2 Mounting Base Frame 1
3 Adjustable Plate 1
4 Fixing Plate 1
5 Pack of Screws (includes the necessary types of screws) 1
Component details as described in the following
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Outdoor Micro Gateway device: Installation steps

Step 1. Secure the base frame of the mount kit to the Gateway device

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Assembling the Base Frame, step 1

 

Step 2. Secure the adjustable plate to the base frame.

Please take note NOT to fasten the locking screws and adjustment screws in a tight manner at this point of installation.

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Assembling the Base Frame, step 2

 

Step 3. Install the base frame of the Gateway device against the pole

Install the base frame of the Gateway device against the pole by tightly fastening the fixing plate to the adjustable plate by using locking screws and adjustable screws. (It is recommended to install the Ethernet portal downwards.)

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The ground wire portal is situated at the corner of the Gateway with an icon. When the ground wire resistance is less than 5 ohms, the recommended diameter of the ground wire would be less than 6 mm2 .

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Outdoor Micro LoRa Antenna: Installation steps

Step 1. Connect the LoRa antenna to the gateway

Info

Make sure to tighten the connection

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Step 2. Install the antenna in a vertical position

Depending on the on-site circumstances, use anchors to help secure the mount kit on the wall or against a pole:

  • Recommended way of installation: Antenna to be installed with the installation ring (screwed into the wall) that comes in the package.
  • Alternative option: tie the antenna to an available pipe or structure

Info

Use a level to make sure that the antenna is completely vertical.

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2nd possible installation set-up: Wall Mounting

Please make sure that all required tools and components are available prior to installation.

Required tools:

  • Allen wrenches (M5 and M8) or an adjustable wrench
  • Philips screw
  • impact drill and drill bits (the diameter of the drill bit has to be Φ12.7mm)
  • measuring tape 120mm or longer
  • iron hammer
List of components
CODE Name of Component QTY
1 Outdoor Gateway 1
2 Mounting Base Frame 1
3 Adjustable Plate 1
4 Pack of Screws (includes the necessary types of screws) 1
5 Expansion anchors (stainless steel) 1

Note

Power and data cables are not included in this product and must be purchased separately.

 

Outdoor Micro Gateway device: Installation steps

Step 1. Positioning the wall mounting holes

Mark and drill suitable spots on the wall based on the measurements taken from the mounting kit. The width between the two mounting holes ought to be 114mm apart and 38.1mm deep by using a Φ12.7mm drill bit. As shown in the following figure below.

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Width between the wall mounting holes

 

Step 2. Inserting stainless steel anchors

After drilling holes in the wall, insert and drive stainless steel anchors into the holes with a hammer until they are fully fixed inside the wall.

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Installation Diagram of Wall Mount Anchors (Stainless Steel)

 

Step 3. Installing the Adjustable Plate

Fasten the adjustable plate against the wall by securing it with hexagon screws. Figure as illustrated in the following.

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Installation Diagram of Adjustable Plate

 

Step 4. Assembling the Base Frame and Ground Wire

Secure the base frame of the mount kit to the Gateway with M5x8mm screws and connect the ground wire. The ground wire portal is situated at the corner of the Gateway with an icon.

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Assembling Diagram of Base Frame

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Depiction of Ground Wire

 

Step 5. Fastening the Gateway to complete the installation

Match and secure the Gateway base frame against the adjustable plate by inserting M8x50mm locking screws through the conjoining ends and fasten the screw with nuts.

Adjust the Gateway to the appropriate angle and fasten with M5x35mm adjustable screws to secure the device in place.

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Installation Completion

 

Step 6. Connecting the RF cable

The RF (Radio Frequency) cable is used to connect the antenna and the gateway with a lightning arrester nested in between

Note

Install the lightning arrester between the antenna and the gateway device.

The device could be damaged if no-load power occurs when the high-power antenna is connected. This type of damage is not warranted.

Steps for installation:

1. Connect one end of the lightning arrester to the antenna connector.

2. Connect the type N connector of the RF cable to the lightning arrester.

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Step 7. Connecting the power and data cables

Warning

Power and data cables are not included in this product and must be purchased separately.

Please use network cables that comply with the 802.3at cable specification

Please use a POE+ switch that complies with the 802.3at power standard

Outdoor Micro LoRa Antenna: Installation steps

Step 1. Connect the LoRa antenna to the gateway

Info

Make sure to tighten the connection

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Step 2. Install the antenna in a vertical position

Depending on the on-site circumstances, use anchors to help secure the mount kit on the wall or against a pole:

  • Recommended way of installation: Antenna to be installed with the installation ring (screwed into the wall) that comes in the package.
  • Alternative option: tie the antenna to an available pipe or structure

Info

Use a level to make sure that the antenna is completely vertical.

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Roof installation

Info

Roof installation of Outdoor Micro Gateway is only an option if the parking spaces are on the top floor/roof, and after confirmation of the Spacewell Implementation Consultant.

Note

Roof installation requires antennas, which are not part of the standard/default delivery kit. Contact the Spacewell Account Manager for more information.

Assembling and Securing the Waterproof Connector

The outdoor gateway device requires specialized waterproof Ethernet connectors. The product device comes with one set of waterproof connector components [Waterproof connector - Included in the waterproof packet].

Before the installation, an RJ-45 Ethernet cable and the waterproof connector must be conjoined. Make sure that the Ethernet cable used should be an FTP (Foiled Twisted Pair) outdoor cable and that the gateway device is properly grounded. Please follow the steps below to assemble the waterproof connector. While installing, please ensure that the nut is securely fastened to prevent water or air from entering the gateway device

Side View

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Process of Assembly

Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Note

Cable assembly and installation must be handled by a professional.

Note

  1. The device complies with the IP-67 waterproof standard.
  2. After the installation is completed, we recommend the use of waterproof tape to seal the adjoining parts of the RJ-45 Ethernet connector and the antenna connector to enhance the level of waterproof protection.

Wall-mount Installation on a roof

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Note

Avoid walls that are connected to the water tower (an assessment made by a professional is required).

Step 1. Use anchors to help secure the mount kit on the wall. Attach the Gateway device to the mount kit.

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Step 2. The GPS and antenna are secured onto the wall by using a customized metal bracket.

 

Step 2.1. The antenna is secured onto the bracket by using the mounting kit or a customized U ring.

Use a level to make sure that the antenna is completely vertical.

Step 2.2. Insert the GPS antenna into a 1-inch PVC pipe. Then, use two 1-inch U rings to secure the pipe to the rod.
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Step 3. Connect the grounding wire to the lightning arrester

The grounding wire that connects the lightning arrester to the gateway device should be 5.5mm2 in diameter.

The ground wire should be secured to ground copper bars or an equipment grounding conductor.

If grounding apparatus are not available, please fasten the ground wire to the mount kit to deliver a similar grounding effect.

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Step 4. Cover the antenna and RF cable connectors

The antenna and RF cable connectors should be wrapped with electrical tape or covered with waterproof materials to resist water penetration.

Step 5. Use Waterproof connectors for connecting network cables.

Network cables near the machine room should be wrapped with conduits, e.g. size 6 PVC cable protection hose. Network cables and RF cables should be secured to avoid wind-induced vibrations.

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Base-mount Installation on a roof

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Step 1. Make sure that the installation will not cause a leak in the roof

(an assessment made by a professional is required)

Step 2. Establish a cement base

Establish a cement base (with a thickness of at least 6cm). The amount of time required for the cement to harden may vary based on different cement compositions. Make sure that there is sufficient thickness to support the base-mount

Step 3. Secure the base of the galvanized pipe

Secure the base of the galvanized pipe. Please see image as shown below.

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Step 4. Attach the metal bracket (5mm thick) to the galvanized pipe with a U-ring.

 

Step 5. Secure the Gateway mount kit to the galvanized pipe.

 

Step 6. Secure the antenna to the galvanized pipe

Secure the antenna to the galvanized pipe by using the mount kit or the customized Uring. Note: Please use a level to verify whether the antenna is vertically erected.

Step 7. Insert the GPS antenna into a 1-inch PVC pipe

Insert the GPS antenna into a 1-inch PVC pipe. Then, use 1-inch U screws *2 to secure the pipe to the pole.

Step 8. Cover the antenna and RF cable connectors

The antenna and RF cable connectors should be wrapped with electrical tape or covered with waterproof materials to resist water penetration.

Step 9. Waterproof connectors should be used for connecting network cables.

Waterproof connectors should be used for connecting network cables. Network cables near the machine room should be wrapped with conduits, e.g. size 6 PVC cable protection hose. Network cables and RF cables should be secured to avoid wind-induced vibrations

Step 10. Check the grounding wire

The grounding wire that connects the lightning arrester to the gateway device should be 5.5mm2 in diameter

 

Functional device

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After configuration of Micro Outdoor, make sure to connect to power.

Power is supplied to the gateway device via PoE (Power over Ethernet). You can verify whether the PoE device is working correctly by viewing the indicator light.

Power over Ethernet (PoE):

  • Output: connects to the gateway device
  • Input: connects to WAN
  • Check Input Power Requirements in the Prerequisites

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When using ethernet connection:

  • either connect PoE cable directly from the gateway to the network
  • or connect PoE cable from the gateway to the adapter (connection “data + power out”). Then plug in the adapter into a power socket and connect another PoE cable from the adapter to the network.

 

When using mobile connection: connect PoE cable from the gateway to the adapter (connection “data + power out”). Then plug in the adapter into a power socket.

 

 

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