According to this post in UBNT Air Fiber stories, the AF5X uses 9.5W at 24V. https://community.ubnt.com/t5/airFiber-Stories/AF5X-on-14-1-mile-link-420Mbps-Capacity/cns-p/1198949
On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 7:03 PM, Jeremy <[email protected]> wrote: > We just install a RSD-300B-24 on all of our sites and then feed that into > the fuse block. They are like a hundred bucks. I don't like feeding 28.3v > into anything 24v. > > On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 1:09 PM, Bill Prince <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It would be nice to know if it could handle 25, 26, 27, 28, or 29 volts. >> >> A lot of us have solar and/or DC plant installations that use unregulated >> 24 volts. So bulk charging could be up around 28+ volts. In the past, we've >> resorted to installing a DC-DC converter to ensure that "sensitive" >> equipment does not let the smoke out (UBNT is on my shit list as being >> "mostly" sensitive). >> >> I like keeping my POPs simple, but I also do not like to let the smoke >> out. >> >> bp >> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >> >> >> On 3/22/2015 11:53 AM, Chuck Macenski wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I do not know the voltage spec off the top of my head; we really only >> support the included 24V PoE. I do know that 48V is too high and will not >> work. At 24V, I believe the power draw is under 15 Watts; that consumption >> goes up if the supplied voltage drops significantly below 24V. >> >> Chuck >> >> On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Well, it’s a fairly straightforward question. Whereas they could >>> feel the Tx and Rx specs depend on a lot of factors, making the question >>> complicated to answer. >>> >>> So let’s try. >>> >>> Chuck, Ben, or whoever from the airFiber team at Ubiquiti reads this >>> list. Pretty please, could you tell us the min/max POE voltage for the >>> airFiber 5X? >>> >>> If nothing else, those of us who are OK with 24V nominal probably would >>> like to know if 30V would let the magic smoke out, since we have DC sites >>> where the radios run off batteries. >>> >>> >>> >>> *From:* Mike Hammett <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Sunday, March 22, 2015 10:28 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>> >>> They won't even tell you the Tx power or RX sensitivity, so voltage >>> range I'm sure is out of the question. >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- >>> Mike Hammett >>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>> http://www.ics-il.com >>> >>> <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> >>> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> >>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From: *"Ken Hohhof" <[email protected]> >>> *To: *[email protected] >>> *Sent: *Sunday, March 22, 2015 10:25:16 AM >>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>> >>> Mike, have you asked them for a voltage spec? If it turned out to >>> accept 20-60V you’d probably change your mind and say that is brilliant. >>> >>> *From:* Jeremy <[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Sunday, March 22, 2015 10:05 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] >>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>> >>> 24v works way better for me. All my sites are 24v. I have to >>> upconvert to 48v when needed. There is no easy fix because I cannot fit >>> two more batteries in my cabinet, and it would be a total rework even if I >>> could. So it was me and the ten or so that I'll buy. Thanks UBNT! >>> >>> On Sun, Mar 22, 2015 at 8:03 AM, Mike Hammett <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Everything UBNT has says carrier. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> >>>> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> >>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *"Ken Hohhof" <[email protected]> >>>> *To: *[email protected] >>>> *Sent: *Sunday, March 22, 2015 8:57:46 AM >>>> >>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>>> >>>> Or, ya know, somebody might have asked for it, and wanted to buy a >>>> million units, and already had 24V at their remote small cell cabinets, or >>>> something like that. The description does say carrier backhaul radio, >>>> maybe that’s a hint. >>>> >>>> WISPs in the US are one market for Ubiquiti, not the only market. It’s >>>> possible this decision makes great sense and the reason isn’t apparent from >>>> our/your perspective. >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* Mike Hammett <[email protected]> >>>> *Sent:* Sunday, March 22, 2015 8:03 AM >>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>>> >>>> 24v... because UBNT must do something to fuck up a product. Just use >>>> 48v on everything! First three products use essentially 48v... . than >>>> let's do a 24... because! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ----- >>>> Mike Hammett >>>> Intelligent Computing Solutions >>>> http://www.ics-il.com >>>> >>>> <https://www.facebook.com/ICSIL> >>>> <https://plus.google.com/+IntelligentComputingSolutionsDeKalb> >>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/intelligent-computing-solutions> >>>> <https://twitter.com/ICSIL> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> *From: *"Bill Prince" <[email protected]> >>>> *To: *[email protected] >>>> *Sent: *Saturday, March 21, 2015 10:18:57 AM >>>> *Subject: *Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>>> >>>> I notice that the AF5X does not have a power consumption value. The >>>> data sheet is no help except that it says the thing uses 24V 1a POE >>>> injector. That implies a maximum of 24 watts. So less than 24 watts. >>>> Anyone have one installed that has measured actual power consumption? If >>>> they're running the POE at 50% duty cycle, that would suggest about 12 >>>> watts. >>>> >>>> bp >>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 3/21/2015 7:11 AM, Ty Featherling wrote: >>>> >>>> I did Bill with a little help. I posted it here and ok the UBNT list >>>> awhile back but no one seemed to notice. I intend to keep adding to it >>>> based on input from the community. >>>> >>>> -Ty >>>> On Mar 20, 2015 10:41 PM, "Bill Prince" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hot damn! Who made that?!? >>>>> >>>>> bp >>>>> <part15sbs{at}gmail{dot}com> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 3/20/2015 8:13 PM, Ty Featherling wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Oops let's try again. How about this chart... >>>>> ubnt radio comparison >>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10BwvYDqrI4D8nmDRaNtfCeou0j2uZPMGIfXf9GB-cCc/edit?usp=drivesdk> >>>>> >>>>> -Ty >>>>> On Mar 20, 2015 10:12 PM, "Ty Featherling" <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Try this chart. >>>>>> On Mar 20, 2015 6:07 PM, "Ken Hohhof" <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes, charts are always good. Especially if the chart would also >>>>>>> have checkmarks for which U-NII bands they are currently approved for. >>>>>>> And >>>>>>> what power they take. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> *From:* Ben Moore <[email protected]> >>>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 20, 2015 5:51 PM >>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Yes, we do have too many variants. It is being streamlined in the >>>>>>> AC line with NanoBeam, Powerbeam (still will have multiple sizes). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> NanoBeam = all integrated >>>>>>> PowerBeam = inner feed/dish design >>>>>>> >>>>>>> It is a challenge with sku's since may sku's are needed for >>>>>>> different areas of the world (i.e. some products are very popular here >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> not as popular in other parts of the world). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Would chart help? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ben, you guys have too many product variants, and in some cases >>>>>>>> need better naming. Like NanoBridge, NanoBeam, PowerBeam, NanoBeam AC, >>>>>>>> PowerBeam AC. I honestly don’t understand the difference between a >>>>>>>> NanoBeam and a PowerBeam, or why one has models by antenna gain in dB >>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>> the other by antenna size in mm. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> And of course the NanoStation Loco, why is it Loco? Because it’s >>>>>>>> crazy small? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Then there’s the M vs W thing. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> My head hurts. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *From:* Ben Moore <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> *Sent:* Friday, March 20, 2015 4:13 PM >>>>>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>>>>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] splain the AC ubnt line >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here you go: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Lite - No airPrism, will do PTP and PTMP >>>>>>>> PTP - PTP only, airPrism >>>>>>>> PTMP - PTMP only, airPrism >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> These are split due to the filtering used for each (maximize PTP >>>>>>>> and PTMP performance). We won't split unless there is a performance >>>>>>>> reason >>>>>>>> to. The cost is same either way... >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> How much is the budget? Consider AF-5X? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 3:02 PM, That One Guy < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The current iteractions of the rocket AC line, these are the only >>>>>>>>> connectorized units? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> What are the differences between lite, ptp, and ptmp airprism only? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Are some of these shipping without all there guts? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I am looking at replacing an old shitbucket tranzeo link, we >>>>>>>>> already have it connected to one pol of a set of radiowaves 2 foot HP >>>>>>>>> parabolics. I figure its worth checking out these AC radios, but I >>>>>>>>> dont >>>>>>>>> know whats what now, is this a permanent separation with UBNT of ptp >>>>>>>>> and >>>>>>>>> ptmp or is this two things that are going to converge? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Other than the Ac component, for a low throughput demand link is >>>>>>>>> there any major benefit of going to the AC over the M5 in terms of >>>>>>>>> performance? (future demand is a factor as well) >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Also considering the epmp, goods, bads uglies between the three >>>>>>>>> products there? >>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>> If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see >>>>>>>>> your team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the >>>>>>>>> team. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> >
