Ubiquiti airMAX 5 GHz PowerBeam, airMAX 400 mm – PBE-M5-400

 

 

 

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-M5-400
Dimensions		420 x 420 x 275 mm (16.54 x 16.54 x 10.83″)
Weight		1.753 kg (3.87 lb)
Power Supply		24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE
Max. Power Consumption		8W
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		25 dBi
Networking Interface		(1) 10/100/1000 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		278.4 N @ 120 km/h (63 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

 

PBE-M5-400 Output Power: 26 dBm
TX Power Specifications				RX Power Specifications
Data Rate		Avg. TX	Tolerance	Data Rate		Sensitivity		Tolerance
6 – 24 Mbps		26 dBm	± 2 dB	6 – 24 Mbps		-94 dBm Min.		± 2 dB
36 Mbps		25 dBm	± 2 dB	36 Mbps		-80 dBm		± 2 dB
48 Mbps		24 dBm	± 2 dB	48 Mbps		-77 dBm		± 2 dB
54 Mbps		23 dBm	± 2 dB	54 Mbps		-75 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS0		26 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS0		-96 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS1		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS1		-95 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS2		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS2		-92 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS3		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS3		-90 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS4		24 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS4		-86 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS5		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS5		-83 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS6		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS6		-77 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS7		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS7		-74 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS8		26 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS8		-95 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS9		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS9		-93 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS10		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS10		-90 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS11		25 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS11		-87 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS12		24 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS12		-84 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS13		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS13		-79 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS14		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS14		-78 dBm		± 2 dB
MCS15		23 dBm	± 2 dB	MCS15		-75 dBm		± 2 dB