The CA2458 is a pole mounted, bi-directional frequency translator and amplifier that enables any 2.4 GHz Spread Spectrum radio to operate in the 5.8 GHz band. The converter is completely transparent to the user. In normal operation, the converter up-converts the 2.4 GHz radio to the 5.8 GHz band (during transmit), and down converts 5.8 GHz to 2.4 GHz on receive. No user adjustment, configuration or provisioning is required.

The CA2458 may be used to replace an existing Terabeam Wireless Amp 2440 amplifier (requires new antenna and DC injector), and will provide relief from the congestion in the 2.4 GHz band. The same coax cable may be used between the DC injector and converter as is used with the Amp 2440 amplifier.

Features

• Outdoor unit is in a weatherproof cast aluminum case
• Built-in status (Tx and Rx) LEDs
• Integral lightning and surge protection
• Type N connections
• No user adjustments required.
• Fully automatic operation.
• Low Noise Figure for reciever Pre-amp
• Operates with input power as low as 3 milliwatts
• Less costly coaxial cable may be used. Cable carries 2.4 GHz not 5.8 GHz.
• No separate power cable is required to Converter
• Made in the U.S.A.

Package Includes

• Pole mounted converter
• Computer Mounting Hardware
• DC Power Injector
• 110 - 220 VAC Power Supply
• Installation and Operation Manual
  

General Specifications

Frequency Range 5725 - 5850 MHz Operating Mode Time Division Duplex. Automatic switch-over to transmit Connectors N-Female Indicators Red Tx LED, Green Rx LED Lightning Protection Direct Ground DC Surge Protection TVS on DC input, 600 Watts Frequency Stability +/-2.5 ppm over temp. and aging Local Oscillator 3.328 GHz

Receiver/Downconverter Specifications

RX Conversion Gain 12 dB Frequency Response +/-1 dB across operating range RX Noise Figure 5 dB typical

Transmitter/Upconverter Specifications

Power Output 250 mW (max) TX Conversion Gain 14 dB Duty Cycle 50% maximum TX Input Level (at Converter) +3 dBm to 10 dBm Input VSWR 1.5:1 maximum Freqency Response +/- 1 dB over specified range

Environmental/Power Specifications

Temp. Range -20° C to +60° C Humidity Up to 100% - outdoor enclosure water resistant if mounted per instructions DC Power 15 Volts, 1.3A max

Conversion Table

802.11 Channel 2.4 GHz Freq. (MHz) 5.8 GHz Freq. (MHz) 1 2412 5740 2 2417 5745 3 2422 5750 4 2427 5755 5 2432 5760 6 2437 5765 7 2442 5770 8 2447 5775 9 2452 5780 10 2457 5785 11 2462 5790 12 2467 5795 13 2472 5800

FCC NOTICE:
To comply with FCC part 15 rules in the United States, the CA2458 Converter must only be used in systems that have been FCC certified. The system must also be professionally installed to ensure compliance with the Part 15 certification. It is the responsibility of the operator and professional installer to ensure that only certified systems are deployed in the United States. The use of the converter in any other combination (such as co-located antennas transmitting the same information) is expressly forbidden in accordance with FCC rules CFR47 Part 15.204.

Installation and Operation Manual

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