SR1430 Installation and User Guide Page 10
SR1430 Installation and User Guide Ver. 0.01
1.1.5 Radio Interference
The avoidance of radio interference is an important part of wireless link planning. Interference
is caused by other radio transmissions using the same or an adjacent channel frequency. You
should first scan your proposed site using a spectrum analyzer to determine if there are any
strong radio signals using the 802.11a/n channel frequencies and for the presence of TDWR
transmissions. Vivint professional installer then passes on the site survey details to the Vivint-
NOC, which in turn verifies the same prior to configuring the SR1430.
1.1.6 Weather Conditions
When planning wireless links, you must take into account any extreme weather conditions that
are known to affect your location. Consider these factors:
Temperature — The SR1430 is tested for normal operation in temperatures from -33°C to 55°C.
Operating in temperatures outside of this range may cause the unit to fail.
Wind Velocity — The SR1430 can operate in winds up to 90 miles per hour and survive higher wind
speeds up to 125 miles per hour. You must consider the known maximum wind velocity and direction
at the site and be sure that any supporting structure, such as a pole, mast, or tower, is built to
withstand this force.
Lightning — The SR1430 includes its own built-in lightning protection via chassis grounding.
However, you should make sure that the unit, any supporting structure, and cables are all properly
grounded. Additional protection using lightning rods, lightning arrestors, or surge suppressors may
also be employed.
Rain — The SR1430 is weatherproof. Also, prolonged heavy rain has no significant effect on the
radio signal. However, it is recommended to use weatherproof boots on cables connecting to the
SR1430 or to apply weatherproof sealing tape around connectors for extra protection. If moisture
enters a connector, it may cause a degradation in performance or even a complete failure of the link.
Snow and Ice — Falling snow, like rain, has no significant effect on the radio signal. However, a
buildup of snow or ice on antennas may cause the link to fail. In this case, the snow or ice
1.2 Ethernet Cabling
When a suitable antenna location has been determined, you must plan a cable route from the
SR1430 wireless router outdoors to the equipment indoors. If a power injector/adapter module
is used, it is for indoor Installation only. Consider these points:
The Ethernet cable length should never be longer than 90 m (295 ft)
Determine a building entry point for the cable
Determine if conduits, bracing, or other structures are required for safety or protection of the cable
For lightning protection at the power injector end of the cable, consider using Surge protectors.
