Description

Designed for point-to-multipoint configurations, the IsoStationAC Shielded airMAX ac Radio with Isolation Antenna from Ubiquiti Networks offers beamwidth increments designed for use in urban environments. The modular design of this radio and interchangeable horn antenna are designed for increased co-location performance without sacrificing gain.

The IsoStationAC comes equipped with a single Gigabit Ethernet networking interface and is pole-mountable for easy installation. Once installed, clients can take advantage of a 14 dBi gain, a 45° beamwidth, a 125 mph wind survivability rating, all backed by the MIPS 74 Kc processor and 64 MB DDR2 RAM to ensure optimal network performance.

Key Features

Gigabit Ethernet Networking Interface
45° Beamwidth
14 dBi Gain
8.09 lbf @ 125 mph Wind Loading
125 mph Wind Survivability
±24 kV ESD/EMP Protection
MIPS 74 Kc Processor
64 MB DDR2 Memory

Software

airOS 8

airOS 8 is the operating system for Ubiquiti airMAX ac products
Powerful Wireless Features
• Access Point PtMP airMAX mixed mode
• airMAX ac protocol support
• Long-Range Point-to-Point (PtP) link mode
• Selectable channel width
• PtP: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
• PtMP: 10/20/30/40 MHz
• Automatic channel selection
• Transmit Power Control: Automatic/manual
• Automatic distance selection (ACK timing)
• Strong WPA2 security
Usability Enhancements
• airMagic channel selection tool
• Dynamic configuration changes
• Instant input validation
• HTML5 technology
• Optimization for mobile devices
• Detailed device statistics
• Comprehensive array of diagnostic tools, including RF diagnostics and airView spectrum analyzer
Advanced RF Analytics
airMAX ac devices feature a multi-radio architecture to power an RF analytics engine. An independent processor on the PCBA powers a second, dedicated radio, which persistently analyzes the full 5 GHz spectrum and every received symbol to provide you an advanced RF analytics engine
Real-Time Reporting
airOS 8 displays the following RF information:
• Persistent RF Error Vector Magnitude (EVM) constellation diagrams
• Signal, noise, and interference (SNI) diagrams
• Carrier to interference-plus-noise ratio (CINR) histograms
Spectral Analysis
airView allows you to identify noise signatures and plan your networks to minimize noise interference
airView performs the following functions:
• Constantly monitors environmental noise
• Collects energy data points in real time spectral views
• Helps optimize channel selection, network design, and wireless performance
airView runs in the background without disabling the wireless link, so there is no disruption to the network. In airView, there are three spectral views, each of which represents different data: waveform, waterfall, and ambient noise level. airView provides powerful spectrum analyzer functionality, eliminating the need to rent or purchase additional equipment for conducting site surveys

Mobile App

UNMS App

The IsoStation AC integrates a separate Wi-Fi radio for fast and easy setup using your mobile device
Accessing airOS via Wi-Fi
The UNMS App provides instant accessibility to the airOS configuration interface and can be downloaded from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). UNMS allows you to set up, configure, and manage your device, and offers various configuration options once you're connected or logged in

Technology

airMAX ac

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol, Ubiquiti's Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) airMAX protocol 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, so airMAX technology provides performance improvements in latency, noise immunity, scalability, and throughput compared to other outdoor systems in its class
Intelligent QoS
Priority assigned to voice/video for seamless streaming
Scalability
High capacity and scalability
Long Distance
Capable of high-speed, carrier-class links
Enhanced Performance
The next-generation airMAX ac technology boosts the advantages of our proprietary TDMA protocol. Ubiquiti's airMAX engine with custom IC improves TDMA latency and network scalability. The custom silicon provides hardware acceleration capabilities to the airMAX scheduler, to support the high-data rates and dense modulation used in airMAX ac technology
Throughput Breakthrough
airMAX ac supports high-data rates, which require dense modulation: 256QAM - a significant increase from 64QAM, which is used in airMAX. With their use of proprietary airMAX ac technology, airMAX ac products supports up to 450+ Mb/s real TCP/IP throughput - up to triple the throughput of standard airMAX products

Hardware

Using airMAX ac technology, the IsoStation 5AC supports up to 450+ Mb/s real TCP/IP throughput. It also offers the following features:
• Interchangeable horn antennas for enhanced beam shaping
• Horn feed comes directly from the radio input/output so connectors are eliminated
• Single button release for ease of changing antennas
• All metal, shielded radio base
• Metal strap for quick pole-mounting

Horn Antenna Options

The IsoStation 5AC comes with a 45° isolation antenna. Take advantage of three optional antennas with precise radiation angles for specific beam shaping, so you can customize the IsoStation 5AC for your specific installation requirements:
• 30°
• 60°
• 90°
All horn antennas are optimized for co-location. The asymmetrical versions (60° and 90°) narrow the elevation pattern to increase gain where users need it

Modular Design

The antenna horn is interchangeable and helps with beam-shaping for specific deployment and environment needs. The IsoStationTM also gets maximum gain out of the smallest footprint.

Beam Performance Perfected

The IsoStationTM can use a variety of horn antenna sectors designed for increased co-location performance without sacrificing gain. Its unique beam performance and superb co-location characteristics allow for a higher density of sectors than traditional sector technology.

Enhanced Co-Location

Asymmetrical horn antenna options (60° and 90°) have naturally attenuated side lobes and extremely low back radiation, and they offer industry-leading front-to-back ratio and low side lobe radiation. Symmetrical horn antennas (30° and 45°, the default) are ideal for cluster sector installations with high co-location requirements.

Improved Noise Immunity

IsoStationTM 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.

High MAC Efficiency

High MAC efficiency provides ±80% PHY RATE throughput.

Management Wi-Fi Radio

The IsoStation

Now with airOS®8

airOS®8 provides powerful features, including airMAX® ac protocol support, real-time RF analytics, and an all-new design for enhanced usability.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

IsoStation IS-5AC-US
Dimensions With Horn Without Horn	174 x 174 x 150 mm (6.85 x 6.85 x 5.91") 131 x 131 x 65 mm (5.16 x 5.16 x 2.56")
Weight With Horn Without Horn	725.7 g (1.60 lb) 408.2 g (0.90 lb)
Gain	14 dBi
Beamwidth	45° (Default Horn)
Networking Interface	(1) 10/100/1000 Ethernet Port
Max. Power Consumption	8.5W
Power Supply	24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE Adapter (Included)
Power Method	Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)
Supported Voltage Range	20 to 26VDC
Wind Loading	36N @ 200 km/h (8.09lbf @ 125 mph)
Wind Survivability	200 km/h (125 mph)
Certifications	CE, FCC, IC
Mounting	Pole-Mount (Kit Included)
Operating Temperature	-40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)
Operating Humidity	5 to 95% Noncondensing

Operating Frequency (MHz)
Worldwide	5150-5875
USA U-NII-1 U-NII-2A U-NII-2C U-NII-3	5150-5250 5250-5350 5240-5725 5725-5850

Management Radio (MHz)
Worldwide	2412 - 2472
US/CA	2412 - 2462

Model Comparison

	IS-M5	IS-5AC
Throughput	150+ Mbps	450+ Mbps
Management Radio		✔

Extra Information

Brand:

Ubiquiti

Width:

8.35 (in)

Height:

7.95 (in)

Depth:

7.05 (in)

Weight:

2.00 LBS