Datasheet

High-Performance airMAX Bridge

Models: PBE-5AC-500, PBE-5AC-620
Uniform Beamwidth Maximizes Noise Immunity
Innovative Mechanical Design
High-Speed Processor for Superior Performance

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Overview

Application Examples
PtMP Client Links

Ubiquiti Networks launches the

latest generation of airMAX CPE
(Customer Premises Equipment), the
PowerBeam ac.

Improved Noise Immunity

The PowerBeam ac directs RF energy
in a tighter beamwidth. With the focus
in one direction, the PowerBeam ac
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.

Integrated Design
Ubiquitis InnerFeed technology
integrates the radio into the feedhorn
of an antenna, so there is no need for
a cable. This improves performance
because it eliminates cable losses.

The PowerBeam ac used as a CPE device for each client in an airMAX PtMP network.

Wireless Client

PtP Link

Featuring high performance and

innovative mechanical design,
the PowerBeam ac is versatile and
costeffective to deploy.

Software
The PowerBeam ac as a powerful
wirelessclient.
Sporting an all-new design for
improved usability, airOS v7 is the
revolutionary operating system for
Ubiquiti airMAX ac products.

Powerful Wireless Features

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)
Strongest WPA2 Security

Usability Enhancements

Dynamic Configuration Changes

Instant Input Validation
HTML5 Technology
Optimization for Mobile Devices
Detailed Device Statistics
Comprehensive Array of Diagnostic
Tools, including Ethernet Cabling
Test, RF Diagnostics, and airView
Spectrum Analyzer

Use a PowerBeam ac on each side of a

PtPlink.

Advanced RF Analytics

Multi-Radio Architecture
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airMAX ac devices feature a

multiradio architecture to power a
revolutionary 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 with
the most advanced RF analytics in the
industry.
Data from the spectrum analysis
and RF performance monitoring is
displayed on the Main tab and airView
Spectrum Analyzer of airOS V7.

Real-Time Reporting
The Main tab displays the following RF
information:
Persistent RF Error Vector
Magnitude (EVM) constellation
diagrams
Carrier to Interference-plus-Noise
Ratio (CINR) histograms
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) time
series plots

Constellation Diagrams and 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
realtime spectral views
Helps optimize channel selection,
network design, and wireless
performance

SNR Time Series Plots

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.

Dedicated Spectral Analysis

Waterfall Aggregate energy

collected for each frequency
Waveform Aggregate energy
collected
Ambient Noise Level Background
noise energy shown as a function of
frequency
Available with a firmware upgrade to
airOS v7.1, airView provides powerful
spectrum analyzer functionality,
eliminating the need to rent or
purchase additional equipment for
conducting site surveys.

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Powerfully scale your business with

airCRM, a suite of WISP applications
that help you manage your business.
To sign up for the public beta, visit:
aircrm.ubnt.com

Provision, monitor, and manage

all devices from a central interface.
Enjoy quicker deployments, healthier
networks, and faster customer service
response times.
Use airCRM Control to perform the
following tasks:

Upgrade firmware
Manage passwords
Monitor and analyze network traffic
Manage devices

A streamlined billing and customer

management solution delivers
automated invoicing, payment
reminders, and credit card processing
with Authorize.Net.
Use airCRM Billing to perform the
following tasks:

Create invoices
Manage accounts
Enable a customer portal
Generate detailed reports

Intelligent QoS Priority assigned to

voice/video for seamless streaming.
Scalability High capacity and
scalability.

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Time Slot 4

Time Slot 3

Time Slot 2

VOIP

VOIP

Time Slots
Data

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.

Timeline

VOIP

Unlike standard Wi-Fi protocol,

Ubiquitis 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.

airMAX ac TDMA Technology

Time Slot 1

Technology

Packet Prioritization

Up to 100 airMAX ac stations can be connected to an airMAX ac Sector;

fourairMAX ac stations are shown to illustrate the general concept.

airMAX Network Scalability

Long Distance Capable of

highspeed, carrier-class links.

Superior Performance
The next-generation airMAXac
technology boosts the advantages of
our proprietary TDMA protocol.
Ubiquitis airMAX engine with custom
IC dramatically 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.

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Superior Throughput Performance

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100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450 Mbps

150+ Mbps

450+ Mbps

With their use of proprietary

airMAXac technology, airMAX ac
products supports up to 450+Mbps
real TCP/IP throughput up to triple
the throughput of standard airMAX
products.

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Hardware Overview
Innovative Mechanical Design

Industrial-Strength Construction

Built-in mechanical tilt The mounting bracket of the

PBE-5AC-500 offers 20 of uptilt and 10 of downtilt,
while the mounting bracket of the PBE-5AC-620 offers
15 of tilt.
Convenient pole-mounting Only a single wrench is
needed to mount the PowerBeam ac on apole.
Easy removal The antenna feed can be detached with
thepush of a button.

Fasteners GEOMET-coated for improved corrosion

resistance when compared with zinc-plated fasteners.
Dish and brackets Made of galvanized steel that is
powdercoated for superior corrosion resistance.
The pole bracket design prevents paint from being removed
from the metal brackets for improved corrosion resistance.
Protective radome (PBE-5AC-500 only) Shields the radio
from the elements.

Models
Using airMAXac technology, the PowerBeam ac supports up to 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput. Available in two models,
the PowerBeam ac launches with PtP functionality, and a client mode feature will be added with a future firmwareupgrade.

Model

Frequency

Gain

Dish Reflector

PBE-5AC-500

5 GHz

27 dBi

500 mm

Model

Frequency

Gain

Dish Reflector

PBE-5AC-620

5 GHz

29 dBi

620 mm

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Accessories
Model: ISO-BEAM-620
The IsoBeam is an isolator radome that is available as an optional accessory for
the PBE5AC-620 and other models:
PowerBeam PBE-M5-620
RocketDish RD-5G30-LW
The innovative RFchoke 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

Without IsoBeam

With IsoBeam

Model: PAK-620
The Precision Alignment Kit is available as an optional accessory for the
PBE5AC620. 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 antennas:
airFiber AF-5G30-S45
PowerBeam PBE-M5-620
RocketDish RD-5G30-LW

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Specifications
PBE-5AC-500 System and Regulatory/Compliance
Processor Specs

Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz

Memory

128 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash

Networking Interface

(1) 10/100/1000 EthernetPort

Wireless Approvals

FCC, IC, CE

RoHS Compliance

Yes
PBE-5AC-500 Physical/Electrical/Environmental

Dimensions
Radome Excluded
Radome Included

520 x 520 x 308 mm (20.47 x 20.47 x 12.13")

525 x 525 x 315 mm (20.67 x 20.67 x 12.40")

Weight
Radome Excluded
Radome Included

2.35 kg (5.18 lb)

3.15 kg (6.95 lb)

Power Supply
Power Method

Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)

Supported Voltage Range

20-26VDC

Max. Power Consumption

8.5W

Gain
Operating Frequency
Worldwide
USA
Wind Loading
Wind Survivability
LEDs
Signal Strength LEDs
Channel Sizes
PtP Mode
PtMP Mode
Polarization

27 dBi
5150 - 5875 MHz
5725 - 5850 MHz
419.6 N @ 200 km/h (94.33 lbf @ 125 mph)
200 km/h (125 mph)
(1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN
Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
10/20/30/40 MHz
Dual Linear

Enclosure

Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic

Mounting

Pole-Mount Kit Included

ESD/EMP Protection

Air: 24 kV, Contact: 24 kV

Operating Temperature

-40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% Non-Condensing

Salt Fog Test

Vibration Test
Temperature Shock Test
UV Test
Wind-Driven Rain Test

24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE

IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117), Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 509.5

IEC 68-2-6
IEC 68-2-14
IEC 68-2-5 at 40 C (104 F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4
ETS 300 019-1-4, Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 506.5

PBE-5AC-500 Output Power: 22 dBm

TX Power Specifications

RX Power Specifications

Data Rate

Avg. TX

Tolerance

1x BPSK ()

22 dBm

2x QPSK ()
2x QPSK ()

Modulation

Data Rate

Sensitivity

Tolerance

2 dB

1x BPSK ()

-96 dBm

2 dB

22 dBm

2 dB

2x QPSK ()

-95 dBm

2 dB

22 dBm

2 dB

2x QPSK ()

-92 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

22 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

-90 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

22 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

-86 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3)

22 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3)

-83 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM ()

21 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM ()

-77 dBm

2 dB

airMAX ac

airMAX ac

Modulation

6x 64QAM (5/6)

20 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (5/6)

-74 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM ()

18 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM ()

-69 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6)

18 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6)

-65 dBm

2 dB

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Specifications

PBE-5AC-500 Antenna Information

Gain

27 dBi

Max. VSWR

1.5:1

Built-In Mechanical Downtilt

+20 to -10

Return Loss

Vertical Azimuth

Vertical Elevation

Horizontal Azimuth

Horizontal Elevation

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Specifications
PBE-5AC-620 System and Regulatory/Compliance
Processor Specs

Atheros MIPS 74Kc, 720 MHz

Memory

128 MB DDR2, 8 MB Flash

Networking Interface

(1) 10/100/1000 EthernetPort

Wireless Approvals

FCC, IC, CE

RoHS Compliance

Yes
PBE-5AC-620 Physical/Electrical/Environmental

Dimensions
Weight
Power Supply
Power Method

6.4 kg (14.11 lb)

24V, 0.5A Gigabit PoE
Passive PoE (Pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 Return)

Supported Voltage Range

20-26VDC

Max. Power Consumption

8.5W

Gain
Operating Frequency
Worldwide
USA
Wind Loading
Wind Survivability
LEDs
Signal Strength LEDs
Channel Sizes
PtP Mode
PtMP Mode
Polarization

29 dBi
5150 - 5875 MHz
5725 - 5850 MHz
872 N @200 km/h (196 lbf @125 mph)
200 km/h (125 mph)
(1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN
Software-Adjustable to Correspond to Custom RSSI Levels
10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
10/20/30/40 MHz
Dual Linear

Enclosure

Outdoor UV Stabilized Plastic

Mounting

Pole-Mount Kit Included

ESD/EMP Protection

Air: 24 kV, Contact: 24 kV

Operating Temperature

-40 to 70 C (-40 to 158 F)

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% Non-Condensing

Salt Fog Test

Vibration Test
Temperature Shock Test
UV Test
Wind-Driven Rain Test

10

620 x 620 x 386 mm (24.41 x 24.41 x 15.2")

IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117), Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 509.5

IEC 68-2-6
IEC 68-2-14
IEC 68-2-5 at 40 C (104 F), Equivalent: ETS 300 019-1-4
ETS 300 019-1-4, Equivalent: MIL-STD-810 G Method 506.5

PBE-5AC-620 Output Power: 24 dBm

TX Power Specifications

RX Power Specifications

Data Rate

Avg. TX

Tolerance

1x BPSK ()

24 dBm

2x QPSK ()
2x QPSK ()

Modulation

Data Rate

Sensitivity

Tolerance

2 dB

1x BPSK ()

-96 dBm

2 dB

24 dBm

2 dB

2x QPSK ()

-95 dBm

2 dB

24 dBm

2 dB

2x QPSK ()

-92 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

24 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

-90 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

24 dBm

2 dB

4x 16QAM ()

-86 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3)

23 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (2/3)

-83 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM ()

23 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM ()

-77 dBm

2 dB

airMAX ac

airMAX ac

Modulation

6x 64QAM (5/6)

22 dBm

2 dB

6x 64QAM (5/6)

-74 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM ()

20 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM ()

-69 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6)

20 dBm

2 dB

8x 256QAM (5/6)

-65 dBm

2 dB

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Specifications

PBE-5AC-620 Antenna Information

Gain

29 dBi

Max. VSWR

1.6:1

Built-In Mechanical Downtilt

+15 to -15

Return Loss

E-Plane

E-Plane Specs

H-Plane

H-Plane Specs

Specifications are subject to change. Ubiquiti products are sold with a limited warranty described at: www.ubnt.com/support/warranty
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