Installation

Unbox the GM03 Mesh Node. After opening the packaged unit, the Accessory Kit is enclosed in a smaller box within the foam padding at the top of the enclosed unit.

Remove the Accessory Kit and Mounting Bracket boxes.

The Mesh Node unit is on the bottom layer of the box.

To gain access to the GM03’s SIM Card slots, begin by fully loosening each of the four M3 Captive Screws in the top access cover using a 2.5mm Allen Driver.

Once each of the captive screws has been fully loosened, set the cover to the side of the unit.

Note the labels that identify the SIM 1 slot and the SIM 2 slot on the top of the Mesh Node.

Insert standard size SIM Card into SIM Socket 1 in the orientation shown with its contacts facing the front of the unit and the trimmed corner (notch) oriented in the lower-left corner, as shown below. Ensure that card is inserted straight into socket. If significant resistance is felt, remove the SIM card, realign, and insert it into the socket again.

Once the SIM Card is inserted into the SIM Socket, apply straight downward pressure to the card until an audible “click” is heard indicating full insertion of the card.

When fully inserted approximately 1/8 inch of the SIM Card will be exposed from the top of the SIM Socket, as shown below.

Replace cover and tighten the four M3 Captive Screws. Torque the M3 Captive Screws to 4 in-lbs. +/- 10% (0.45 N-m +/- 10%). Do not over torque screws.

Install a stainless steel M8 flat washer over each of the four 90mm long M8 hex bolts.

Insert the M8 hex bolts with washers through the clearance holes in the mounting bracket as shown.

Install two mounting clamps over the M8 hex bolts as shown, so that the alignment tabs of the clamps insert into the inner slots (adjacent to the clearance holes) in the mounting bracket.

Install M8-1,25 hex flange nuts onto each of the M8 hex bolts and tighten them over the mounting clamps; see Detail A.

Torque the four M8 nuts to a minimum of 15 ft-lbs. (20 N-m) +/- 10% while supporting the head of the M8 bolt with a wrench.

Place the previously assembled Mesh Node mounting bracket over the mounting pole or mast at the desired height.

While supporting the Mesh Node mounting bracket, install the G501 AP mounting bracket over the 90mm long M8 hex bolts as shown in Figure: Combined Mounting Brackets Assembly on Pole.

Install M8-1,25 hex flange nuts onto each of the 90mm M8 hex bolts and tighten to the G501 AP mounting bracket.

Torque the four M8 nuts to a minimum of 6 ft-lbs. (8 N-m) using a wrench.

Place the previously assembled Mesh Node mounting bracket over the mounting pole or mast at the desired height.

While supporting the Mesh Node mounting bracket, install two Mesh Node pole mounting clamps over the 120mm long M8 hex bolts as shown in Figure: Stand-Alone Mounting Bracket Assembly.

Install M8-1,25 hex flange nuts onto each of the 120mm M8 hex bolts and tighten to the Mesh Node mounting clamps; See Figure: Stand-Alone Mounting Bracket Assembly, Detail D.

Torque the four M8 nuts to a minimum of 6 ft-lbs. (8 N-m).

Install stainless steel system through the outside slots of the previously assembled mounting bracket and over the bolt heads as shown in Figure: Stand-Alone Mounting Bracket Assembly > 3 Inches.

Place the bracket assembly against the pole or strut and assemble the strap to the buckle or anchor and tighten using appropriate tools to manufacturer’s specifications and secure the tag end of the strap.

Obtain corrosion resistant stainless steel sleeve anchors for mounting the Mesh Node bracket. The fastener (stud/screw) must not exceed 5/16” (8mm). The hardware is not included with the mounting kit.

Use the mounting hole dimensions shown in Figure 18 to locate and mark the holes for drilling on the selected wall.

Using a drill bit with a diameter specified by the fastener or the fastener manufacturer drill four holes in the concrete block using the markings completed in the previous step. Drill to a depth specified by the sleeve anchor fastener specification.

Insert the stainless-steel sleeve anchors into the concrete block.

Tighten the nut for each anchor to the torque specified by the manufacturer.

Remove the nut and washer from each sleeve fastener.

Place the Mesh Node mounting bracket over the fasteners as shown in Figure: Example Assembly for Mounting to Concrete Block.

Install the fastener washers and nuts and tighten to the fastener manufacturer’s specifications.

Refer to the instructions in the Assembly for Mounting Mesh Node to Block or Solid Concrete Walls instructions for general installation details.

Figure: Example Installation into a Solid Concrete Wall depicts an example installation into a solid concrete wall using 1-1/2-inch long, 5/16-inch thread corrosion-resistant flat washers fastened into 5/16-inch screw size, 1-3/4” long die cast zinc Lag Shields installed into a concrete wall. The hardware is not included with the product.

Torque the hex head lag screws per the Lag Shield specification for concrete substrate.

To mount the Mesh Node mounting bracket, use the mounting holes dimensions shown in Figure: Features and Dimensions of Mounting Bracket Assembly.

Drill the four holes using the drill bit diameter specified by the fastener or the fastener system manufacturer. The fastener must not exceed 5/16” (8mm) diameter.

Place the mounting bracket on the wall.

Insert the fasteners through flat washers and tighten the fasteners using the torque values specified by the fastener or fastener system manufacturer.

Place the Mesh Node face down and confirm that the four M6-1.0 12mm long flange bolts are installed in the back of the unit.

Loosen each of the M6 flange bolts to make sure that at least 3/16” (4mm) of gap exists between the casting of the Mesh Node unit and the underside of the washer of the M6 Flange Bolts.

While supporting the Mesh Node, align the flange bolts with the larger hole in the keyhole slots of the mounting bracket.

Slide the Mesh Node downward to engage the M6 Flange Bolts in the Mounting Bracket; See Figure: GM03 to Bracket Installation, Detail G.

Tighten the four M6 Flange Bolts to a torque of 24 in-lbs. (2.7 Nm) +/- 10%.

Using the two pins and the tabs on the AP bracket for alignment, hold the G501 AP above the pole mounting bracket and lower it into place making sure that the bracket tabs align with the slots in the pole mount bracket.

Tighten the screw on the top of the bracket using a Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver to complete the mounting procedure.

Install the AC/DC PSU into the PSU mounting bracket (GXC P/N 230001-00) by inserting the nut securing the ring terminal of the ground wire through the central hole of the PSU bracket and aligning the slots in the PSU with the M4 captive nuts in the PSU mounting bracket as shown in Figure: PSU/Surge Suppressor in PSU Bracket.

Install four M4 x 8mm long SEMS screws (GXC P/N 210040-00) through the slots of the AC/DC PSU and into the M4 press-fit nuts and torque to 9 in-lbs. (1 N-m) +/- 10%.

Install the in-line surge suppressor onto the top of the PSU mounting bracket, orienting the surge suppressor so that the green ground wire is adjacent to the grounding hardware of the AC/DC PSU while aligning the thru hole slots with the M3 captive nuts in the PSU mounting bracket as shown in Figure: PSU/Surge Suppressor in PSU Bracket.

Install four M3 x 0.5, 8mm long SEMS screws (GXC P/N 220002-00) though the slots in the in-line surge suppressor and into the M3 captive nuts and torque the screws to 5 in-lbs. (.56 N-m) +/-10%.

Install the assembled Mesh Node AC/DC PSU onto the Mesh Node mounting bracket by placing the keyhole slots of the PSU mounting bracket over the integrated self-clinching standoffs as shown in Figure: PSU Bracket to Mesh Node Installation, Detail H.

Install two M4 x 0.7, 8mm long SEMS screws (P/N 210040-00) through the holes of the PSU mounting bracket and torque to 9 in-lbs. (1 N-m) +/- 10% as shown in Figure: PSU Bracket to Mesh Node Installation, Detail J.

Route an 8 AWG Earth Ground wire to the GM03 Mesh Node unit.

Remove the 8 mm nuts and washers holding the grounding lug to the unit and remove the grounding lug.

Strip the 8 AWG Ground Wire as necessary, insert into wire barrel of Grounding Lug, and double crimp using appropriate tooling.

Reinstall grounding lug by placing it over the top of the threaded studs and replacing washers and hex nuts. Tighten the hex nuts to 16 in-lbs. (1.8 N-m) +/-10%.

Remove the Field-Installable Ethernet Plug Kit from the GM03 Accessory Kit, open, and remove the four parts (Connector Body, Rubber Seal, Coupling Nut and Gland Nut).

Using unterminated Ethernet Cable (Cat 6, Cat6A, Cat7 or higher performing), slide the Gland Nut, Coupling Nut, Seal and Connector Body over unterminated Ethernet Cable.

Terminate the cable with an appropriate Shielded RJ45 Plug using standard Ethernet cabling installation procedures and tooling.

Slide the Connector Body up the Ethernet Cable and insert the rear of the shielded RJ45 Plug into Connector Body orienting the release lever with the cutout in the Connector Body.

Slide the Seal up the Ethernet Cable and insert inside the Gland Fingers of the Connector Body installed in the previous step.

Slide the Coupling Nut up the Ethernet Cable and over the top of the Connector Body. Rotate Coupling Nut to engage over the flange of the Connector Body.

Slide the Gland Nut up the Ethernet Cable and thread onto the Connector Body. Torque the Gland Nut to 7 to 8 in-lbs. (0.8 to 0.9 N-m).

Insert the terminated Ethernet Connector (plug) into mating receptacle of the Mesh Node unit. The connector is keyed and will not insert until properly aligned. Rotate the connector until it slides into the receptacle (jack). Do not force the plug into the receptacle. Rotate the Coupling Nut until the bayonets engage and Coupling Nut locks onto the connector body. Verify that plug and receptacle are locked together.

Route the other end of the cable into the Mesh AP wiring cavity and terminate it with an appropriate shielded RJ45 plug.

Connect the assembled RJ45 plug to the ETH port of the AP.

Remove the Spliced Cable Assembly from the GM03 Accessory Kit. This cable assembly includes the Tee-Shaped Cable Joiner, GM03 Power Cable, and unterminated Mesh AP Power Cable.

Disassemble the unused side of the Tee-Shaped Cable Joiner. Slide the Gland Nut, Seal and Gland Pipe over the wire end of the Lightning Suppressor Cable. Ensure that rubber gasket remains in both ends of the connector body.

Insert the Green Wire of the Lightening Suppressor Cable into the Ground Contact of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Insert the White Wire of the Lightening Suppressor Cable into the Line Contact (L) of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Insert the Black Wire of the Lightening Suppressor Cable into the Neutral Contact (N) of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Slide the Gland Pipe of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and thread onto the Connector Body of the Cable Joiner. Tighten the Gland Pipe to the Connector Body to 7 to 8 in-lbs. (0.8 to 0.9 N-m).

Slide the Seal of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and insert inside Gland Fingers of Gland Pipe installed in the last step.

Slide the Gland Nut of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and thread onto the Gland Pipe. Tighten the Gland Nut to 7 to 8 in-lbs. (0.8 to 0.9 N-m).

Assemble the Mesh AP Power Terminal. Insert the white conductor into the + terminal and insert the black conductor into the – terminal and tighten both terminal screws as shown in Figure: AP Power Terminal Assembled.

If the input cable to the AP Power Supply is not already terminated, install an appropriate AC power plug.

Insert the GM03 Power Cable Connector (plug) into mating receptacle of the Mesh Node unit by orienting the connector so that the release button is oriented towards the back of the unit. The connector is keyed and will not insert until properly aligned. Do not force plug into receptacle. Push until audible “click” is heard and plug and receptacle are locked together.

Open the G501 AP wiring cavity with a 5mm Allen wrench, route the AP power cable (green connector) through the left-side wire groove, and plug it into the PWR interface.

Close the wiring cavity and tighten the hex screw with a 5mm Allen wrench when the Ethernet and power connections from the GM03 to the AP are completed.

Remove the Spliced Cable Assembly and Inline Splice Cable Joiner from the Accessory Kit.

Disassemble the Tee-Shaped Cable Joiner to remove the GM03 Power Cable and set the Tee-Shaped Cable Joiner aside.

Disassemble one side of the Inline Splice Cable Joiner. Slide the Gland Nut, Seal and Gland Pipe over the wire end of the GM03 Power Cable. Ensure that rubber gasket remains in both ends of the Connector Body.

Insert the Green Wire of the Power Cable into the Ground Contact () of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Insert the White Wire of the Power Cable into the Line Contact (L) of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Insert the Black Wire of the Power Cable into the Neutral Contact (N) of the Connector of the Weathertight Cable Joiner and tighten the cable clamp screw to 1.8 to 3.5 in-lbs. (0.2 to 0.4 N-m).

Slide the Gland Pipe of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and thread onto the Connector Body of the Cable Joiner. Tighten the Gland Pipe to the Connector Body to 7 to 8 in-lbs. (0.8 to 0.9 N-m).

Slide the Seal of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and insert inside Gland Fingers of Gland Pipe installed in the last step.

Slide the Gland Nut of the Cable Joiner up the Power Cable and thread onto the Gland Pipe. Tighten the Gland Nut to 7 to 8 in-lbs. (0.8 to 0.9 N-m).

The same termination sequence as documented in Steps 3 to 9 should be applied to the termination of the 48VDC line by the installer. An Earth Ground Wire should be connected to the Ground Contact , a +48VDC Wire should be connected to the Line Contact (L), and a 0VDC Wire should be connected to the Neutral Contact (N) of the Cable Joiner Connector.

Insert the GM03 Power Cable Connector (plug) into mating receptacle of the Mesh Node unit by orienting the connector so that the release button is oriented towards the back of the unit. The connector is keyed and will not insert until properly aligned. Do not force plug into receptacle. Push until audible “click” is heard and plug and receptacle are locked together.

Remove the protective caps from the Type-N RF Connector Ports labeled “SC PORT0” and “SC PORT1” and connect Type-N Patch Cables from these connectors to the AP’s Ports (e.g. “ANT0” and “ANT1”). Tighten the Type-N Connectors to 12 in-lbs. +/- 10% (1.36 N-m +/- 10%).

Remove the protective caps from the GM03 Mesh Node Type-N RF Connector Ports labeled “SC ANT0” and “SC ANT1” and connect Type-N Patch Cables from these connectors to the input ports of the Sector Antenna (antenna providing CBRS cellular coverage for the sector). Tighten Type-N Connectors to 12 in-lbs. +/- 10% (1.36 N-m +/- 10%).

Remove the protective caps from GM03 Mesh Node Type-N RF Connector Ports labeled “CPE ANT0” and “CPE ANT1” and connect Type-N Patch Cables from these connectors to the input ports of the Backhaul Antenna. Tighten Type-N Connectors to 12 in-lbs. +/- 10% (1.36 N-m +/- 10%).

Seal each of the RF Connectors using Cold Shrink, Heat Shrink, Self-Fusing (Butyl) Tape, or similar, wrapping each from the Mesh Node to approximately 1 inch below the ferrule heat shrink of the cable or similar.