Cascade Antenna User Guide Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 1 Planning ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Coverage ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Connections ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Placement .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Cascade Antenna Hardware ....................................................................................................................... 4 Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Electrical Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 Mechanical Information ............................................................................................................................. 9 3.1 CA-55 Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................. 9 4 Installation ................................................................................................................................................ 10 4.1 Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 4.2 Mounting Tools ............................................................................................................................................... 10 4.3 Mounting Instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 11 4.4 Hole Drilling Template ..................................................................................................................................... 14 5 Cascade Antenna Setup ........................................................................................................................... 15 5.1 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 15 6 Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................................ 16 FCC Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 16 IC Statement .................................................................................................................................................... 16 CE Statement ................................................................................................................................................... 17 6.1 6.2 6.3 1 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Introduction The Cascade Antenna series is part of Rigados Cascade Edge-as-a-Service solution that offers powerful and cost-effective edge network infrastructure for large-scale, low-power wireless deployments. Cascade Antennas provide commercial and enterprise IoT project and product teams with an effective means to scale Bluetooth infrastructure through simple installation and superior coverage. Revision History Version Description Initial draft Minor edits V0.1 V0.2 V0.3 V0.4 V0.5 Updated installation section (4) Correct formatting in section (4.1) and update regulatory statements Remove RF exposure and non-modification statements (6.4, 6.5) Date Initials 2019-12-11 2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-18 2020-02-25 PJB PJB PJB PJB PJB 2 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 1 Planning Planning is key to the success of any hardware installation. There are many things to consider when installing a wireless system into a space. Key elements for consideration are listed in the sections below. 1.1 Coverage In a typical commercial space, expected coverage area is about 6,000 sq. ft. per Cascade Antenna. However, the area of coverage for each Cascade Antenna is dependent upon the application needs as well as the layout and construction of the facility where it is installed. An open floor plan will result in better coverage than a closed floor plan with many walls. Building construction materials also affect coverage drywall and glass permit more coverage than brick and concrete. Note that brick or concrete walls should be planned around, as signals have poor penetration through these types of walls. If coverage is required on both sides of a brick or concrete wall, plan to install a Cascade Antenna on each side. If a higher level of coverage planning precision is required, Rigado suggests using a Wi-Fi site planning tool to simulate coverage. There are multiple planning tools available online, both free and professional. For use in this application it should allow for changing the Access Points transmit power and characteristics for the Cascade Antenna. 1.2 Connections 1.3 Placement The types of connections required should be taken into consideration when planning a new install. In order to function, the Cascade Antenna requires both power and network connectivity through the RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector. Rigado suggests using PoE-enabled Ethernet that supports 100Mbit throughput and is IEEE 802.3af compliant. Correct placement of the Cascade Antenna is important for getting the desired coverage. Generally, mounting up high and out of reach is recommended, as this improves line of sight while making the units more difficult to tamper with. Special consideration should be given to the orientation as the internal antennas are directional and will perform best when the unit is horizontal. For some applications, wall mounting is also acceptable. Mounting on or near metal objects will also affect performance and should be taken into consideration during installation. 3 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2 Cascade Antenna Hardware 2.1 Specifications Processor STM32H750 Memory Memory (MCU Internal) 480MHz, 32bit ARM Cortex-M7 1 MByte RAM, 128 Kbytes Flash Memory (Flash) 8 MByte QSPI NOR Flash, 8 Mbyte NOR Flash Bluetooth Bluetooth Version 5 (Bluetooth Low Energy) LE Connections N/A: Disabled in software Frequency 2.402 to 2.480 GHz Modulations GFSK at 1Mbps, 2Mbps data rates Transmit Power N/A: Disabled in software Receiver Sensitivity Bluetooth Version
-96dBm, depending on modulation 5 (Bluetooth Low Energy) LE Connections Up to 20 connections Frequency 2.402 to 2.480 GHz Modulations GFSK at 1Mbps, 2Mbps data rates Transmit Power Receiver Sensitivity 4dBm
-96dBm, depending on modulation Radio 1, 2, 3, 4 Radio 5 Ethernet Sensors 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 connector with PoE Support 3-axis Accelerometer, Temperature Sensor Battery CR2032 Primary Cell (Optional) Interface Multi-color Status LED, User Button, Reset Button Dimensions Length Width Height 225.8 mm 225.8 mm 61.5 mm Cascade 500 Enclosure Hardware Power supply Temperature Range Certifications CA-55 - PENDING 36-57 VDC (IEEE 802.3af) via Ethernet connector (RJ-45) 0 to +60C Operating, -20 to +70C Storage FCC / ISED / CE-RED / ENACOM / ANATEL / WPC / IFT / PTA / EAC / SABER /
ICASA+NRCS / UkrSEPRO / Bluetooth SIG 4 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2.2 Electrical Specifications 2.2.1 Operating Conditions Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit VPOE Operating supply voltage at Ethernet connector (PoE) TA Operating ambient temperature 36 0 48 25 57 60 V C 2.2.2 Typical Power Consumption Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit P5V Power consumption, referenced at PoE input 1.3 1.8 2.2 W 2.2.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings1 Symbol Parameter VPOE_MAX Voltage at Ethernet connector (for PoE) TS Storage temperature Min.
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-20 Max. Unit 60 70 V C 1. The unit is not intended to operate under these conditions. 5 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 2.3 Interfaces and button and LED location and behavior. 2.3.1 Ethernet: Power and Data Interface features are described throughout this section, including power and data connectivity, The Cascade Antenna is equipped with a single 10/100 Base-T Ethernet connector. It is IEEE 802.3af compliant and will operate with a PoE switch (end-span) or injector (mid-span). Ethernet Connector Figure 1 Cascade Antenna Connector View 2.3.2 Reset Button The reset button is recessed into the back enclosure. Pressing this momentarily will force a hardware reset of the Cascade Antenna. 6 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Reset Button Figure 2 Remote Antenna - Back View The front face of the Cascade Antenna contains a tactile button. Button functionality is software 2.3.3 Front Button defined and is presently not used. 2.3.4 Status LED An LED ring circumscribes the front button. It provides a means of visual status indication. 7 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 8 Front Button Status LED Ring Figure 3 Cascade Antenna Front View Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 3 Mechanical Information 3.1 CA-55 Dimensions Dimensions of the unit enclosure are shown below in millimeters. Figure 4 Cascade Antenna Dimensions (in mm) 9 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4 Installation 4.1 Equipment Each Cascade Antenna comes with following equipment in the box:
1 x Cascade Antenna 1 x Mounting Plate 1 x Quick Start Guide (Optional) 1 x Wall/Ceiling Mount Kit (Optional):
o 1 x Backer Plate o 4 x Machine Screw, M3 x 50 mm Length, Pan Head, Phillips #1 o 4 x Wood Screw, 1-1/4" Length, Round Head, Phillips #6 o 4 x Drywall Anchor, 1-1/4" Length, #6-#8 Screw Cascade Antenna Mounting Plate Backer Plate Ceiling Mount Screws M3 x 50 mm Phillips (x4) Wall Mount Screws
#6 x 1-1/4 Phillips (x4) Drywall Anchors (x4) 4.2 Mounting Tools To use the Wall/Ceiling Mount kit provided, the following tools are required (not included):
Phillips screwdriver Drill and drill bit - 3/16 for wall, or 1/8 (3-4 mm) for ceiling mounting Drywall saw or keyhole saw for 1" cable pass-through hole 10 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4.3 Mounting Instructions Rigado recommends mounting the Cascade Antenna horizontally (front of the unit, i.e., LED Ring, faces down). This correctly orients the antennas and maximizes coverage. 1. If mounting on a wall or ceiling, use the mounting plate as a template to mark the hole locations on the mounting surface. If mounting to the wall, use a 3/16 (5 mm) drill bit. If mounting to a ceiling tile, use a 1/8 (3-4 mm) drill bit. If a hole is needed for any cables, also mark this in the appropriate cable opening space in the mounting plate. 2. Attach the mounting plate to the surface using the appropriate method:
Junction Box Mounting Using the guide printed on the mounting plate, align the holes in the plate with the corresponding holes in the junction box. Use the screws provided with the junction box to attach the plate. 11 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 Ceiling Mounting Push a ceiling mount screw through one of the mounting plate screw holes, and then through the corresponding drilled ceiling hole. Use this screw to guide placement of the backer plate on the opposite side. Use the screwdriver to attach this screw followed by the remaining ceiling mount screws. Wall Mounting Push the provided drywall anchors into the drilled holes, then place the mounting plate snugly against the wall. Using a screwdriver, screw the wall mount screws into the drywall anchors. 12 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 3. Once the mounting plate is installed, align the Cascade Antenna as sown below and place it onto the mounting plate. Rotate the unit clockwise until it locks into place. 13 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 4.4 Hole Drilling Template This template is at scale and can be printed for use. 14 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 5 Cascade Antenna Setup Before the Cascade Antenna is permanently installed, look at the back (mount side) to find the unit Serial Number (1) or scan the Serial Number barcode (2), as shown below. 1 2 5.1 Troubleshooting Should you experience issues with any of the above steps, or with the Cascade Antenna in general, please visit our technical documentation portal at docs.rigado.com. If you have an issue that is not resolved in our documentation, or if you have a more application-specific question, please reach out to us at support@rigado.com. 15 Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 6 Regulatory Information 6.1 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 6.2 IC Statement This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) L' appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; (2) L' appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d' en compromettre le fonctionnement. 16 Rigado, Inc. declares that the CA-55 comply with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available on request. Rigado CA-55 User Guide v0.5 6.3 CE Statement Rigado, Inc. 101 SW Main St., Suite 2000 Portland, OR 97204 USA 17