Ubiquiti PowerBeam airMAX Bridge 5AC-500 – PBE‑5AC‑500

The Ubiquiti PowerBeam airMAX Bridge 5AC-500 is a high-performance wireless bridge designed for long-range connectivity. Featuring advanced technologies and robust build quality, it is ideal for point-to-point applications in various environments.

Specifications

• Model: PBE-5AC-500
• Dimensions:
  • Without radome: 520 x 520 x 308 mm (20.5 x 20.5 x 12.1″)
  • With radome: 525 x 525 x 315 mm (20.7 x 20.7 x 12.4″)
• Weight:
  • Without radome: 2.35 kg (5.2 lb)
  • With radome: 3.2 kg (7 lb)
• Enclosure Material: UV-stabilized plastic
• Mounting: Pole mount kit (Included)

Hardware

• Networking Interface: (1) GbE RJ45 port
• Power Method: Passive PoE 2-pair (4, 5+; 7, 8 return)
• Power Supply: 24V, 0.5A gigabit PoE adapter (Included)
• Supported Voltage Range: 20-27V DC
• Max. Power Consumption: 8.5W
• ESD/EMP Protection: Air/contact ± 24 kV
• LEDs: (1) Power, (1) LAN, (4) WLAN
• Ambient Operating Temperature: -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
• Ambient Operating Humidity: 5 to 95% noncondensing
• Certifications: FCC, IC, CE, RoHS

System

• Gain: 27 dBi
• Max. VSWR: 1.5:1
• Channel Sizes:
  • PtP Mode: 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
  • PtMP Mode: 10/20/30/40 MHz
• Polarization: Dual linear

Operating Frequency

• Worldwide: 5150 – 5875 MHz
• USA:
  • U-NII-1: 5150 – 5250 MHz
  • U-NII-2A: 5250 – 5350 MHz
  • U-NII-2C: 5470 – 5725 MHz
  • U-NII-3: 5725 – 5850 MHz

Common FAQs

• What is the range of PBE-5AC-500?

The Ubiquiti PowerBeam PBE-5AC-500 can achieve effective ranges of up to 25 km (approximately 15.5 miles) in optimal conditions, making it suitable for long-distance connections.

• What is the range of PowerBeam 5AC?

The range of the PowerBeam 5AC varies depending on environmental factors and setup, but it can typically reach distances of up to 25 km (15.5 miles).

• What is the range of PBE-5AC-Gen2?

The PBE-5AC-Gen2 also offers a range of approximately up to 25 km (15.5 miles) under ideal conditions, similar to the PBE-5AC-500.

• How far can Ubiquiti PowerBeam go?

The Ubiquiti PowerBeam series, including models like the PBE-5AC-500, can effectively connect distances of up to 25 km (15.5 miles), depending on line of sight, interference, and environmental conditions.