Ubiquiti airFiber AF-5G30-S45
5 GHz, 30 dBi Slant 45 Antenna for airFiber

Overview:

The airFiber X Antennas feature significant advances in noise isolation and beam performance to complement the airFiber X radios for carrier backhauls and Point-to-Point (PtP) bridging (airFiber X radio sold separately).

Powerful Performance

The airFiber X antenna delivers 2x2, dual-polarity performance. On the right is one example of how the airFiber X antenna with an airFiber X radio can be deployed as endpoints in a backhaul link to deliver bandwidth from a WISP network out to a neighborhood tower. From there, an airMAX Sector antenna with a Rocket radio delivers bandwidth to the WISP's customers.

Application Example

Carrier-Class Construction

Incorporating a dish reflector design for excellent beam directivity, the airFiber X antennas feature robust mechanical design using industrial‑strength hardware for outdoor application use.

Plug and Play Integration

airFiber X antennas and airFiber X radios have been designed to seamlessly work together. Every airFiber X antenna has a built-in airFiber X radio mount, so installation requires no special tools. Snap the airFiber X radio securely into place and mount the antenna; you then have the optimal combination of airFiber X antenna and airFiber X radio for your PtP application.

Mounting the AF-5X (airFiber X radio sold separately)

Features:

Innovative Mechanical Design

• Secure Pole-Mounting
  Maintains the position of the dish during harsh outdoor conditions.
• Low-Profile Form Factor of the AF-5G23-S45
  Reduces wind-loading.

Weatherproof Design

• Protective Shroud
  Protects the cables and connectors from the elements.
• Integrated Radome of the AF-5G23-S45
  Shields the radio from the environment.

Compact Footprint for Deployment Flexibility

The compact form factor allows the airFiber X Antennas to be used in various applications, from carrier backhauls between towers to PtP bridging between buildings.

The airFiber X supports ± 45° slant polarization for improved noise immunity and Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR). The compact form factor of the airFiber X allows it to fit into the radio mount of Ubiquiti antennas, so installation requires no special tools.

The airFiber X antennas are purpose-built with 45° slant polarity for seamless integration with the airFiber X.

Avanced RF Isolation Design

The innovative industrial design improves RF isolation to significantly reduce interference and deliver superior gain for high-capacity, multipoint networks. The near-field plot of the AF-5G23-S45 is displayed in watts and uses a linear scale. The strength of the electromagnetic field is color-coded:

• Red: Highest strength
• Green: Medium strength
• Indigo: Lowest strength

airFiber X Conversion Kit

The 5 GHz RocketDish to airFiber Antenna Conversion Kit, model AF-5G-OMT-S45, converts the RocketDish RD-5G30 or RD-5G34 antenna for use with the airFiber AF-5X radio.

Product Views:

Fully Assembled Back View

Specifications:

airFiber AF-5G30-S45 Specification
Dimensions*	ø 650 x 386 mm (ø 25.59 x 15.20")
Weight**	7.4 kg (16.31 lb)
Frequency Range	5.1 - 5.9 GHz
Gain	30 dBi
+ 45° Beamwidth	5.8° (3 dB)
- 45° Beamwidth	5.8° (3 dB)
F/B Ratio	30 dB
Max. VSWR	1.6:1
Wind Loading	790 N @ 200 km/h (178 lbf @ 125 mph)
Wind Survivability	200 km/h (125 mph)
Polarization	Dual-Linear
Cross-pol Isolation	35 dB Min.
ETSI Specification	EN 302 326 DN2
Mounting	Universal Pole Mount, airFiber X Radio Bracket, and Weatherproof RF Connectors Included

* Dimensions exclude pole mount and airFiber X radio (airFiber X radio sold separately)
** Weight includes pole mount and excludes airFiber X radio (airFiber X radio sold separately)

Antenna Information:

AF-5G30-S45
Return Loss	Azimuth, 5500 MHz	Azimuth Specs
	Elevation, 5500 MHz	Elevation Specs

Accessories:

(Model: ISO-BEAM-620)

The IsoBeam is an isolator radome that is available as an optional accessory for the AF-5G30-S45 and other dish antenna models:

• RocketDish RD-5G30-LW
• PowerBeam PBE-5AC-620
• PowerBeam PBE-M5-620

The innovative RF-choke perimeter of the IsoBeam delivers superior noise immunity in co-location deployments; its perimeter corrugation provides enhanced RF shielding. Compare the two near-field plots below, and note the breakthrough isolation performance of the IsoBeam.

Both near-field plots are displayed in watts and use a linear scale. The strength of the electromagnetic field is color-coded:

• Red: Highest strength
• Green: Medium strength
• Indigo: Lowest strength

Precision Alignment Kit

The Precision Alignment Kit is available as an optional accessory for the AF-5G30-S45. It features 15° of azimuth adjustment and 15° of elevation adjustment to enable extremely accurate aiming for optimal PtP link performance.

The Precision Alignment Kit is also compatible with other dish antenna models:

• RocketDish RD-5G30-LW
• PowerBeam PBE-5AC-620
• PowerBeam PBE-M5-620

Software:

Loaded with Powerful Features

airOS F is an intuitive, versatile, highly developed Ubiquiti firmware technology that resides on airFiber. It is exceptionally intuitive and was designed to require no training to operate. Behind the user interface is a powerful firmware architecture which enables hi-performance network backhauls.

airOS F Tools

• Speed Test
• Antenna Alignment
• Device Discovery
• Site Survey
• Ping
• Traceroute

airOS F Integrated Technologies

airFiber's purpose-built hardware provides superior wireless performance, higher capacity, and lower latency. Unlike standard WiFi protocols, Ubiquiti airFiber's Hybrid Division Duplex (HDD) provides the best of both worlds — latency performance of Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) with the spectral efficiency of Time Division Duplex (TDD).

Documentation:

Download the Ubiquiti airFiber X Antennas Datasheet (PDF).