Cisco Aironet 1570 Series Outdoor Access Point Hardware Installation Guide

AP1572IC Package Contents

• One AP1572IC series access point
• Grounding Lug kit containing #6 AWG grounding wire with grounding lug (having two holes), and two M4.0 x 10mm screws
• Oxide inhibitor paste
• Cisco product documentation pointer card

AP1572EC Package Contents

• One AP1572EC series access point
• Grounding Lug kit containing #6 AWG grounding wire with grounding lug (having two holes), and two M4.0 x 10mm screws
• Two M5.0 x 10mm screws
• Four 10 inch environmental seal tape
• Oxide inhibitor paste
• One PG13.5 cable gland
• Cisco product documentation pointer card

AP1572EAC Package Contents

• One AP1572EAC series access point
• Grounding Lug kit containing #6 AWG grounding wire with grounding lug (having two holes), and two M4.0 x 10mm screws
• Four 10 inch environmental seal tape
• Oxide inhibitor paste
• Two PG13.5 cable glands
• DC Connector (Cisco Part Number 29-100226-01)
• Cisco product documentation pointer card

Strand Mounting Using SMK1

When mounting the access point on a cable strand where you don’t have to accommodate a cable bundle, you can use the SMK1 strand mount kit.

Note The access point must be installed on a cable strand by a professional cable installer.

Table 3-1 lists the materials you need to strand mount the AP using SMK1.

Table 3-1 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using SMK1

To mount the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Hold the AP’s back surface up against the support cable, and ensure that the cable runs through one of the three sets of cable grooves.
When installing external antennas, which are mounted on the AP using an additional antenna bracket, the AP may tilt to one side due to the uneven weight distribution. To counteract this tilt, three sets of cable grooves are provided on the back surface of the AP. This allows you to run the cable through different sets of the grooves so as to adjust the cable’s position against the AP’s back surface, and thereby counter the tilt.

Figure 3-2 AP Back Surface with Cable Strand in Cable Grooves

Step 2 Clamp the cable using the SMK1 cable clamps. Secure each clamp with two M8 x16mm bolts (with lock washers) on the back surface of the access point (see Figure 3-2). Hand-tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 ft.lbf (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Note The strand support cable and the SMK1 kit together provide the grounding for the access point.

Step 3 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Strand Mounting Using SMK2

When mounting the access point on a cable strand where you need to accommodate a cable bundle also, you must use SMK2 strand mount kit.

Note The access point must be installed on a cable strand by a professional cable installer.

Table 3-2 lists the materials you need to strand mount the AP using SMK2.

Table 3-2 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using SMK2

To mount the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Assemble the cable clamps to the cable bracket, on both cable brackets (see Figure 3-5). You should hand-tighten the nuts sufficiently enough to only prevent them from falling off.

Figure 3-5 Assembling Cable Clamps on Cable Bracket

Step 2 Secure each cable bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) on the back surface of the access point. (Figure 3-7). Hand-tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Tip When installing external antennas, which are mounted on the AP using an additional antenna bracket, the AP may tilt to one side due to the uneven weight distribution. To counteract this tilt, elongated M8x16 bolt holes are provided on the cable bracket. This allows you to adjust the cable brackets’ position against the AP’s back surface, to cancel the tilt.

Figure 3-6 Cable Brackets Attached to Back Surface of Access Point

Step 3 Place the cable bracket, attached to the AP, on the cable strand, with each pair of cable clamps clamping on to the cable strand. Then, tighten the cable clamps by tightening the two 5/16"-18 nuts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm). See Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Attaching the Cable Mount Brackets to the Cable Strand

Note During installation, the cable strand/support cable might have to be pulled away from the fiber or cable bundle. Be sure to resecure the cable after installation.

Note The strand support cable and the SMK2 kit together provide the grounding for the access point.

Step 4 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Strand Mounting Using SMK3

When mounting the access point on a cable strand where you need to accommodate a cable bundle also, you must use SMK3 strand mount kit.

Note The access point must be installed on a cable strand by a professional cable installer.

Table 3-2 lists the materials you need to strand mount the AP using SMK3.

Table 3-3 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using SMK2

To mount the access point, follow these steps:

Step 1 Assemble the cable clamps to the cable bracket, on both cable brackets (see Figure 3-10).
Set the height of the cable brackets as required.
You should hand-tighten the cable clamp nuts sufficiently enough to only prevent them from falling off.

Figure 3-10 Assembling Cable Clamps on Cable Bracket

Step 2 Secure each cable bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) on the back surface of the access point. (Figure 3-12). Hand-tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Tip When installing external antennas, which are mounted on the AP using an additional antenna bracket, the AP may tilt to one side due to the uneven weight distribution. To counteract this tilt, elongated M8x16 bolt holes are provided on the cable bracket. This allows you to adjust the cable brackets’ position against the AP’s back surface, to cancel the tilt.

Figure 3-11 Cable Brackets Attached to Back Surface of Access Point

Step 3 Place the cable bracket, attached to the AP, on the cable strand, with each pair of cable clamps clamping on to the cable strand. Then, tighten the cable clamps by tightening the two 5/16"-18 nuts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm). See Figure 3-12.

Figure 3-12 Attaching the Cable Mount Brackets to the Cable Strand

Note During installation, the cable strand/support cable might have to be pulled away from the fiber or cable bundle. Be sure to resecure the cable after installation.

Note The strand support cable and the SMK2 kit together provide the grounding for the access point.

Step 4 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Pole Mounting Using PMK1

You can use PMK1 for vertically mounting the AP on vertical poles, with diameters ranging from 2 to 6 inches (50 to 152 mm). Ensure that you have the materials listed in Table 3-4 to mount the AP.

Table 3-4 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using PMK1

A typical installation using PMK1 is show in Figure 3-15.

To mount the access point onto a vertical pole or streetlight pole, follow these steps:

Step 1 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point.

Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control. The AC/DC adapter must be used with street light power tap.

Step 2 Slide the two band straps through the top and bottom set of mounting slots on the mounting brackets, and then hold the bracket up against the pole.

Step 3 Wrap the band straps around the pole, lock them and then lightly tighten the clamps using the 5/16 socket head wrench. Only tighten them enough to keep the bracket from sliding down the pole.

Step 4 Screw a M8 x 12mm hex head bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. Do not screw the bolt in all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm). Refer Figure 3-14.

Step 5 Position the four bolts on the access point into the bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to be sure that the access point is properly seated in the slots. Refer Figure 3-14.

Note Ensure that the access point should be positioned with its base facing the ground so that the LEDs on the base can be viewed from the ground.

Step 6 Using a 13 mm wrench, tighten the four M8 bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 7 Tighten the band straps with the wrench so that the access point does not slide on the pole. Ensure that the straps are tight enough to not let the AP move. Refer Figure 3-15.

Step 8 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Figure 3-14 Exploded view of PMK1 used to Vertically Mount an AP1572E

Figure 3-15 AP1572E Vertically Mounted on Vertical Pole with PMK1

Pole Mounting Using PMK2

You can use PMK2 for vertically mounting the AP on vertical poles, horizontal poles, and off-angle poles of diameter ranging from 2 to 16 inches. For more information, see Pole Mount Kit 2.

Table 3-5 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using PMK2

Tip If you need to vertically mount the AP on vertical poles of diameter ranging from 5 to 8 inches (127 to 203 mm), you can use PMK2 without the pivot bracket. See Vertically Mounting Without Pivot Bracket For 4 to 8 inches Vertical Pole

To mount the AP using PMK2, follow these steps.

Step 1 Position the strap brackets on the pivot bracket according to the diameter of the pole. Secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) and M8 nuts (Figure 3-21). Tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 2 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point.

– For vertical poles, position the strap and pivot brackets assembly as shown in Figure 3-24. The pivot bracket is oriented vertically.

– For horizontal poles, position the strap and pivot brackets assembly as shown in Figure 3-25. The pivot bracket is oriented horizontally.

Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control

Step 3 Mount the strap and pivot brackets assembly at the mounting location on the pole, using the two band straps (refer Figure 3-23), as follows:

– For pole diameters more than 3.5 inch (89 mm), loop each metal band strap twice through the slots on the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22). Follow the instructions provided with the band strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=).

– For pole diameters equal to or less than 3.5 inch (89 mm), loop each metal band strap twice through the slots on the strap brackets and also through the narrow space between the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22). This ensures maximum holding strength, especially for extreme environments. Following the instructions provided with the band strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=).

Caution Do not loop the metal band straps through the large open area between the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22), because this does not properly secure the access point.

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Caution Position the strap and pivot brackets assembly on the pole as needed before tightening the metal band straps. After the metal band straps are tightened to the full tension, the strap and pivot brackets assembly’s position on the pole cannot be adjusted unless the metal band straps are cut or disassembled.

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Step 4 Tighten the metal band straps using the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (Cisco AIR-BAND-INST-TL=) by following the operating instructions in the box with the tool. Ensure that the metal band straps are as tight as possible.

Step 5 Hold the wall mount bracket against the pivot bracket such that the curved slots and the bolt holes line up.

Step 6 Insert and hand-tighten four M8 x16 bolts (with flat and lock washers) into the bolt holes. Do not over tighten.

Step 7 For off-angle poles, you can now rotate the mounting bracket as required. Rotate to ensure that the AP will be oriented vertically and that the LEDs on the base of the AP will be visible from the ground.

Note The wall mount bracket can be rotated to up to 45o from the vertical, while attached to the pivot bracket. This allows you to compensate for the tilt of off-angle poles, such as tilted streetlight arms.

Step 8 Make final adjustments, if needed, to the top edge of the wall mount bracket so that it is horizontal. Ensure such that the AP will be oriented vertically and that the LEDs on the base of the AP will be visible from the ground. Then tighten the bolts four bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 9 Screw an M8 bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. Do not screw the bolt in all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 10 Position the four bolts on the access point into the bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to ensure that the access point is properly seated in the slots. (see Figure 3-26)

Step 11 Using a 13 mm open-end or socket wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 12 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Figure 3-21 Strap Brackets attached to Pivot Bracket

Figure 3-22 Spaces and Slots for Looping Band Straps

Figure 3-23 Strap Bracket-Pivot Bracket Assembly Mounted on Pole with Band Straps

Figure 3-24 Wall Bracket Attached to Strap Bracket-Pivot Bracket Assembly for Vertical Pole

Figure 3-25 Wall Bracket attached to Strap Bracket-Pivot Bracket Assembly for Horizontal Pole

Figure 3-26 AP1572E Vertically Mounted on Vertical Pole using PMK2 Kit

Vertically Mounting Without Pivot Bracket For 4 to 8 inches Vertical Pole

If you need to vertically mount the AP on vertical poles of diameter ranging from 4 to 8 inches (102 to 203 mm), you can use PMK2 without the pivot bracket. In this case, you fix the PMK2 strap brackets directly to the PMK2 wall mount bracket.

Step 1 Position the strap brackets on the wall mount bracket as shown in Figure 3-27.

Step 2 Secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers). Tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 3 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point.

Step 4 Mount the strap and wall-mount brackets assembly to the pole using the two metal band straps (refer Figure 3-28). Ensure such that the AP will be oriented vertically and that the LEDs on the base of the AP will be visible from the ground.

Loop each band strap twice through the slots on the strap bracket, and then tighten the band straps using the band strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=). Follow the operating instructions provided by tool’s manufacturer to tighten the metal bands to full tension.

Note Installing and final tightening of the band straps are done together. After the metal bands are tightened to full tension, the position of the AP on the pole cannot be adjusted unless the metal bands are cut or disassembled.

Step 5 Screw an M8 x 12 mm bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. Do not screw the bolt in all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 6 Position the four bolts on the access point into the bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to ensure that the access point is properly seated in the slots. (refer Figure 3-28)

Step 7 Using a 13mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 8 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Figure 3-27 PMK2 Strap Brackets directly attached to PMK2 Wall Mount Bracket

Figure 3-28 Exploded view of PMK2 mount without Pivot Bracket for 4 to 8 inches Vertical Pole

Wall Mounting Using PMK2

To vertically mount the AP on a wall, you can use PMK2 without the pivot bracket and the strap brackets. Using only the PMK2 wall mount bracket, you can vertically mount the AP on a wall. For more information about PMK2, see Pole Mount Kit 2.

Table 3-6 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Wall using PMK2

Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50-lb
(22.7 kg) static weight, and should conform to all local codes and regulations.

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To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Use the wall mount bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface.
The recommended screw hole locations are shown in Figure 3-17.
The dimensions of the wall mount bracket are shown in Figure 3-16.

Step 2 Using four screws and optional screw anchors, attach the wall mount bracket to the wall. Ensure that the four screws are fully tightened.

Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or drywall.

Step 3 Screw an M8 bolt into each of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point. Do not screw the bolt in all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 4 Position the four bolts on the access point into the bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to be sure that the access point is properly seated in the slots.

Step 5 Using a 13mm wrench, tighten the four bolts that connect the access point to the bracket to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 6 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Pole Mounting Using PMK3

You can use PMK3 for horizontally mounting the AP on vertical poles, horizontal poles, and on off-angle poles of diameter ranging from 2 to 16 inches. For more information about PMK3, see Pole Mount Kit 3.

Table 3-7 Materials Needed to Mount the AP using PMK3

To mount the AP using PMK3, follow these steps.

Step 1 Position the strap brackets on the pivot bracket according to the diameter of the pole. Secure each strap bracket with two M8 x16 bolts (with lock washers) and M8 nuts (Figure 3-21). Tighten the bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 2 Select a mounting location on the pole to mount the access point.

– For vertical poles, position the strap and pivot brackets assembly as shown in Figure 3-32. The pivot bracket is oriented vertically.

– For horizontal poles, position the strap and pivot brackets assembly as shown in Figure 3-33. The pivot bracket is oriented horizontally.

Note If you will be using a streetlight power tap adapter, position the access point within 3 ft (1 m) of the outdoor light control

Step 3 Mount the strap and pivot brackets assembly at the mounting location on the pole, using the two band straps, as follows:

– For pole diameters more than 3.5 inch (89 mm), loop each metal band strap twice through the slots on the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22). Follow the instructions provided with the band strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=).

– For pole diameters equal to or less than 3.5 inch (89 mm), loop each metal band strap twice through the slots on the strap brackets and also through the narrow space between the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22). This ensures maximum holding strength, especially for extreme environments. Following the instructions provided with the band strap tool (BAND IT) (AIR-BAND-INST-TL=).

Caution Do not loop the metal band straps through the large open area between the pole clamp bracket and the strap brackets (see Figure 3-22), because this does not properly secure the access point.

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Caution Position the strap and pivot brackets assembly on the pole as needed before tightening the metal band straps. After the metal band straps are tightened to the full tension, the strap and pivot brackets assembly’s position on the pole cannot be adjusted unless the metal band straps are cut or disassembled.

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Step 4 Tighten the metal band straps using the banding strap tool (BAND IT) (Cisco AIR-BAND-INST-TL=) by following the operating instructions in the box with the tool. Ensure that the metal band straps are as tight as possible.

Step 5 Hold the PMK3 horizontal wall mount bracket against the pivot bracket such that the curved slots and the bolt holes line up.

Step 6 Insert and hand-tighten four M8 x16 bolts (with flat and lock washers) into the bolt holes. Do not over tighten.

Step 7 For off-angle poles, you can now rotate the mounting bracket as required. Rotate to ensure that the AP will be oriented vertically and that the LEDs on the base of the AP will be visible from the ground.

Note The horizontal wall mount bracket can be rotated to up to 45o from the vertical, while attached to the pivot bracket. This allows you to compensate for the tilt of off-angle poles, such as tilted streetlight arms.

Step 8 Make final adjustments, if needed, to the top edge of the horizontal wall mount bracket so that it is horizontal. Ensure such that the AP will be oriented vertically and that the LEDs on the base of the AP will be visible from the ground. Then tighten the bolts four bolts to 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 9 Screw M8 bolts into three of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point (Screw holes 1, 4, and 5 in Figure 3-31)
Do not screw in the bolts all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 10 Position the three bolts on the access point into the wall mount bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to ensure that the access point is properly seated in the slots. (see Figure 3-34)

Step 11 Screw in the fourth M8 x 12mm hex head bolt into the non-keyhole type screw hole (Screw hole 6 in Figure 3-31).
Using a 13 mm open-end or socket wrench, tighten all four M8 x 12mm hex head bolts to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 12 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”

Figure 3-31 Keyhole type Screw Holes and the Non-keyhole type Screw Hole

Figure 3-32 Wall Bracket Attached to Strap Bracket-Pivot Bracket Assembly for Vertical Pole

Figure 3-33 Wall Bracket attached to Strap Bracket-Pivot Bracket Assembly for Horizontal Pole

Figure 3-34 AP1572I Horizontally Mounted on Horizontal Pole using PMK3 Kit

Figure 3-35 AP1572I Horizontally Mounted on Vertical Pole using PMK3 Kit

Wall Mounting Using PMK3

To horizontally mount the AP on a wall, you can use PMK3 without the pivot bracket and the strap brackets. Using only the PMK3 wall mount bracket, you can horizontally mount the AP on a wall. For more information about PMK3, see Pole Mount Kit 3.

Table 3-8 Materials Needed to Mount the AP on a Wall using PMK2

Caution The mounting surface, attaching screws, and optional wall anchors must be able to support a 50-lb
(22.7 kg) static weight, and should conform to all local codes and regulations.

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To mount the access point on a vertical wall, follow these instructions:

Step 1 Use the wall mount bracket as a template to mark four screw hole locations on your mounting surface.
The recommended screw hole locations are shown in Figure 3-30.
The dimensions of the PMK3 wall mount bracket is shown in Figure 3-29.

Step 2 Using four screws and optional screw anchors, attach the wall mount bracket to the wall. Ensure that the four screws are fully tightened.

Note If necessary, use suitable screw anchors and an exterior-grade plywood backboard to mount the access point to stucco, cement, or drywall.

Step 3 Screw M8 bolts into three of the four bolt holes on the back side of the access point (Screw holes 1, 4, and 5 in Figure 3-31).
Do not screw in the bolts all the way. Leave a gap of about 0.13 inch (3.3 mm).

Step 4 Position the three bolts on the access point into the wall mount bracket’s keyhole slots. Check to ensure that the access point is properly seated in the slots. (see Figure 3-34)

Step 5 Screw in the fourth M8 x 12mm hex head bolt into the non-keyhole type screw hole (Screw hole 6 in Figure 3-31).
Using a 13 mm open-end or socket wrench, tighten all four M8 x 12mm hex head bolts to a torque of 13 to 15 lb.ft (17.6 to 20.3 Nm).

Step 6 Continue with installing antennas, connecting the data cables, grounding the access point, and powering the access point. For information on these, see Chapter4, “Installing Other Components”