Ubiquiti airMAX 5 GHz PowerBeam, airMAX, 300 mm – PBE-M5-300

 

 

 

Overview

 

Starting with the first-generation NanoBridge®, Ubiquiti Networks pioneered the all-in-one design for an airMAX® product functioning as a CPE (Customer Premises Equipment). Now Ubiquiti Networks launches the latest generation of CPE, the PowerBeam®.

Improved Noise Immunity

The PowerBeam directs RF energy in a tighter beamwidth. With the focus in one direction, the PowerBeam 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.

Providing high performance and innovative mechanical design at a low cost, the PowerBeam is extremely versatile and cost-effective to deploy. airMAX Technology Included

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol,

Ubiquiti’s Time Division Multiple

Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol

Application Examples

The PowerBeam used as a CPE device for each client in an airMAX PtMP network.

Use a PowerBeam on each side of a PtP link.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. It provides significant performance improvements in latency, throughput, and scalability compared to all other outdoor systems in its class.

Intelligent QoS Priority is given to voice/video for seamless streaming.

Scalability High capacity and scalability.

Long Distance Capable of high-speed, carrier-class links.

airMAX TDMA Technology

Up to 100 airMAX stations can be connected to an airMAX Sector; four airMAX stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

Software

airOS® is an intuitive, versatile, highly developed Ubiquiti firmware technology. It is exceptionally intuitive and was designed to require no training to operate. Behind the user interface is a powerful firmware architecture, which enables high-performance, outdoor multi-point networking.

• Protocol Support
• Ubiquiti Channelization
• Spectral Width Adjustment
• ACK Auto-Timing
• AAP Technology
• Multi-Language Support

Integrated on all Ubiquiti M products, airView® provides advanced spectrum analyzer functionality: waterfall, waveform, and real-time spectral views allow operators to identify noise signatures and plan their networks to minimize noise interference.

• Waterfall Aggregate energy over time for each frequency.
• Waveform Aggregate energy collected.
• Real-time Energy is shown in real time as a function of frequency.
• Recording Automate airView to record and report results.

airControl® is a powerful and intuitive, web-based server network management application, which allows operators to centrally manage entire networks of Ubiquiti devices.

• Network Map
• Monitor Device Status
• Mass Firmware Upgrade
• Web UI Access
• Manage Groups of Devices
• Task Scheduling

 

Hardware Overview

Innovative Mechanical Design

• Built-in mechanical tilt The mounting bracket conveniently offers 20° of uptilt and up to 20° of downtilt.
• Quick assembly The number of fasteners was reduced to simplify assembly. Tools are required only when the technician mounts the PowerBeam on the pole.
• Easy removal The antenna feed can be detached with the push of a button.

Specification

 

PBE-M5-300
Dimensions	325 x 325 x 256 mm (12.80 x 12.80 x 10.08″)
Weight	1.203 kg (2.65 lb)
Power Supply	24V, 0.5A PoE
Max. Power Consumption	6W
Operating Frequency	Worldwide	USA: U-NII-1	USA: U-NII-2A	USA: U-NII-2C	USA: U-NII-3
	5150 – 5875 MHz	5150 – 5250 MHz*	5250 – 5350 MHz*	5470 – 5725 MHz*	5725 – 5850 MHz*
Gain	22 dBi
Networking Interface	(1) 10/100 Ethernet Port
Processor Specs	Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 560 MHz
Memory	64 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash
LEDs	(1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN
Signal Strength LEDs	Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
Max. VSWR	1.5:1
Channel Sizes	5/8/10/20/30/40 MHz
Polarization	Dual Linear
Enclosure	Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic
Mounting	Pole-Mount (Kit Included)
Wind Loading	145.2 N @ 120 km/h (33 lbf @ 75 mph)
Wind Survivability	120 km/h (75 mph)
ESD/EMP Protection	Air: ± 24 kV, Contact: ± 24 kV
Operating Temperature	-40 to 70° C (-40 to 158° F)
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Noncondensing
Wireless Approvals	FCC, IC, CE
RoHS Compliance	Yes
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° C (104° F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4
Wind-Driven Rain Test	ETS 300 019-1-4, Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 506.5