Ubiquiti Networks launches the latest generation of airMAX CPE (Customer Premises Equipment); the PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2; with dedicated Wi-Fi management.
Improved Noise Immunity
The PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 directs RF energy in a tighter beamwidth. With the focus in one direction; the PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 blocks or spatially filters out noise; so noise immunity is improved. This feature is especially important in an area crowded with other RF signals of the same or similar frequency.
Integrated Design
Ubiquiti's InnerFeed technology integrates the radio into the feedhorn of an antenna; so there is no need for a cable. This improves performance because it eliminates cable losses.
Featuring high performance and innovative design; the PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 is versatile and cost-effective to deploy.
Software
airOS 8: airOS 8 is the revolutionary operating system for Ubiquiti airMAX ac products.
Powerful Wireless Features: Access Point PtMP airMAX Mixed Mode; airMAX ac Protocol Support; Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP) Link Mode; Selectable Channel Width - PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz; PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz; Automatic Channel Selection; Transmit Power Control: Automatic/Manual; Automatic Distance Selection (ACK Timing); Strongest WPA2 Security.
Usability Enhancements: airMagic Channel Selection Tool; Redesigned User Interface; Dynamic Configuration Changes; Instant Input Validation; HTML5 Technology; Optimization for Mobile Devices; Detailed Device Statistics; Comprehensive Array of Diagnostic Tools; including RF Diagnostics and airView Spectrum Analyzer.
Advanced RF Analytics: airMAX ac devices feature a multi-radio architecture to power a revolutionary RF analytics engine.
An independent processor on the PCBA powers a second; dedicated radio; which persistently analyzes the full 5 GHz spectrum and every received symbol to provide you with the most advanced RF analytics in the industry.
Real-Time Reporting - airOS 8 displays the following RF information: Persistent RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams; Signal; Noise; and Interference (SNI) diagrams; Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise Ratio (CINR) histograms.
Spectral Analysis: airView allows you to identify noise signatures and plan your networks to minimize noise interference. airView performs the following functions: Constantly monitors environmental noise; Collects energy data points in real-time spectral views; Helps optimize channel selection; network design; and wireless performance.
In airView; there are three spectral views; each of which represents different data: waveform; waterfall; and ambient noise level.
airView provides powerful spectrum analyzer functionality; eliminating the need to rent or purchase additional equipment for conducting site surveys.
UNMS App
The PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 integrates a separate Wi-Fi radio for fast and easy setup using your mobile device.
Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi: The UNMS app provides instant accessibility to the airOS configuration interface and can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). UNMS allows you to set up; configure; and manage the PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 and offers various configuration options once you're connected or logged in.
Technology airMAX ac
Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol; Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol allows each client to send and receive data using pre-designated time slots scheduled by an intelligent AP controller.
This time slot method eliminates hidden node collisions and maximizes airtime efficiency; so airMAX technology provides performance improvements in latency; noise immunity; scalability; and throughput compared to other outdoor systems in its class.
Intelligent QoS: Priority assigned to voice/video for seamless streaming.
Scalability: High capacity and scalability.
Long Distance: Capable of high-speed; carrier-class links.
Superior Performance: The next-generation airMAX ac technology boosts the advantages of our proprietary TDMA protocol.
Ubiquiti's airMAX engine with custom IC dramatically improves TDMA latency and network scalability. The custom silicon provides hardware acceleration capabilities to the airMAX scheduler; to support the high data rates and dense modulation used in airMAX ac technology.
Throughput Breakthrough: airMAX ac supports high data rates; which require dense modulation: 256QAM - a significant increase from 64QAM; which is used in airMAX.
With their use of proprietary airMAX ac technology; airMAX ac products supports up to 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput - up to triple the throughput of standard airMAX products.
Hardware Overview
Featuring improved surge protection; the PowerBeam 5AC Gen 2 is available in single- or five-packs.
Innovative Mechanical Design - Built-in mechanical tilt: Mounting bracket conveniently offers elevation adjustments: +/- 20 degree tilt.
Innovative Mechanical Design - Quick assembly: Minimal fasteners simplify installation.
Innovative Mechanical Design - Easy removal: The antenna feed can be detached with the push of a button.
Industrial-Strength Construction - Fasteners: GEOMET-coated for improved corrosion resistance when compared with zinc-plated fasteners.
Industrial-Strength Construction - Dish and brackets: Made of galvanized steel that is powder-coated for superior corrosion resistance. The hardware also prevents paint from being removed from the metal brackets for improved corrosion resistance.
Industrial-Strength Construction - Optional Support: In high-wind environments; you can enhance support with additional hardware (not included).
Product Features:
- Highly Efficient Antenna Beam Performance
- Up to 450+ Mbps Throughput
- Dedicated Wi-Fi Radio for Management
Specifications:
Mechanical
- Enclosure material: UV-stabilized plastic; powder-coated SPCC
- Wind loading: 380 N at 200 km/h (85.4 lbf at 125 mph)
- Wind survivability: 200 km/h (125 mph)
- Mounting: Pole mount kit (Included)
Hardware
- Networking interface: (1) GbE RJ45 port
- Power method: Passive PoE 2-pair (4; 5+; 7; 8 return)
- Max. power consumption: 8.5W
- Supported voltage range: 20-27 VDC
- Power supply: 24V; 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter (Included)
- ESD/EMP protection: Air/contact: +/- 24 kV
- LEDs: (1) Power; (1) LAN; (4) WLAN
- Salt fog test:
- IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117)
- Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G method 509.5
- Vibration test: IEC 68-2-6
- Temperature shock test: IEC 68-2-14
- UV test:
- IEC 68-2-5 at 40 degree C (104 degree F)
- Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4
- Wind-driven rain test:
- ETS 300 019-1-4
- Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G method 506.5
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
- Ambient operating humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
- Certifications: CE; FCC; IC; RoHS
- NDAA Compliant: Yes
System
- Gain: 25 dBi
- Channel sizes:
- PtP Mode: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
- PtMP Mode: 10/20/30/40 MHz
Operating Frequency (MHz)
- Worldwide: 5150-5875 MHz
- USA:
- U-NII-1: 5150-5250 MHz
- U-NII-2A: 5250-5350 MHz
- U-NII-2C: 5240-5725 MHz
- U-NII-3: 5725-5850 MHz
Management Radio (MHz)
- Worldwide: 2412 - 2472 MHz
- US/CA: 2412 - 2462 MHz
Dimensions
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 420 x 230 mm (16.5 x 16.5 x 9.1 in.)
- Weight: 2.2 kg (4.9 lb)
