Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-500 US airMAX PowerBeam 5AC 500 mm Bridge, 5 GHz, 27 dBi, 450+ Mbps

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Ubiquiti PBE-5AC-500 US airMAX PowerBeam 5AC 500 mm Bridge, 5 GHz, 27 dBi, 450+ Mbps

Part number / SKU
PBE-5AC-500 US
  • 5 GHz
  • 450+ Mbps
  • 1x GbE RJ45
  • 24 V passive PoE
  • Outdoor, integrated dish
$179.20

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Overview

What it is and who it is for

The Ubiquiti PowerBeam 5AC 500 (PBE-5AC-500) is a 5 GHz airMAX ac bridge that combines the radio with a 500 mm, 27 dBi dish reflector. Ubiquiti rates it for 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput, and it runs in point-to-point mode with channel widths up to 80 MHz or as part of a point-to-multipoint network at up to 40 MHz.

The radio connects over one Gigabit RJ45 port and is powered by 24 V passive PoE from the included 24 V, 0.5 A Gigabit PoE adapter, with a maximum draw of 8.5 W. In the US it operates across the U-NII-1, U-NII-2A, U-NII-2C and U-NII-3 bands (5150 to 5850 MHz). The UV-stabilized housing comes with a pole mount kit, is rated for -40 to 70 °C, and is tested for salt fog, vibration, temperature shock, UV and wind-driven rain.

Ubiquiti rates wind survivability at 96 km/h (60 mph), with a wind loading of 264.6 N at that speed.

  • Best for: Long 5 GHz point-to-point links and airMAX ac network backhaul that need a high-gain dish.
  • System fit: Ubiquiti UISP airMAX ac family; works as access point or station with airMAX ac radios.
  • Important to know: Wind survivability is 96 km/h (60 mph); the US version operates on the US U-NII bands only.

Why teams choose it

Built for reliable networks

  • High-gain dish

    27 dBi integrated dish antenna with dual linear polarization.

  • airMAX ac throughput

    Up to 450+ Mbps real TCP/IP throughput as rated by Ubiquiti.

  • Flexible channel widths

    10 to 80 MHz in PtP mode and 10 to 40 MHz in PtMP mode.

  • Outdoor tested

    -40 to 70 °C operation with salt fog, UV and wind-driven rain testing.

Specifications

Technical specifications

General
Brand Ubiquiti
Model PBE-5AC-500 US
Device Type airMAX ac PowerBeam bridge
Product Line UISP airMAX PowerBeam ac
Form Factor Outdoor, integrated dish
Operating Modes Access point, station
Wireless
Frequency Band 5 GHz
Frequency Range Worldwide 5150 to 5875 MHz
U-NII-1 5150 to 5250 MHz
U-NII-2A 5250 to 5350 MHz
U-NII-2C 5470 to 5725 MHz
U-NII-3 5725 to 5850 MHz
Channel Width PtP 10/20/30/40/50/60/80 MHz
Channel Width PtMP 10/20/30/40 MHz
Data Rate 450+ Mbps
Data Rate Condition Real TCP/IP throughput, Ubiquiti rating
Antenna Type Integrated dish, 27 dBi
Antenna Gain 27 dBi
Polarization Dual linear
Max VSWR 1.5:1
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports 1x GbE RJ45
LEDs 1x Power, 1x LAN, 4x WLAN signal strength
Signal Strength LEDs Software adjustable to custom RSSI levels
Power
Power Method 24 V passive PoE
PoE Pinout 2-pair, pairs 4, 5+; 7, 8 return
Power Supply 24 V, 0.5 A Gigabit PoE adapter, included
Supported Voltage Range 20 to 27 V DC
Max Power Consumption 8.5 W
ESD/EMP Protection Air/contact ±24 kV
Physical
Dimensions Without Radome 520 x 520 x 308 mm (20.5 x 20.5 x 12.1 in)
Dimensions With Radome 525 x 525 x 315 mm (20.7 x 20.7 x 12.4 in)
Weight Without Radome 2.35 kg (5.2 lb)
Weight With Radome 3.2 kg (7 lb)
Enclosure UV-stabilized plastic
Mounting Pole mount kit, included
Wind Survivability 96 km/h (60 mph)
Wind Loading 264.6 N at 96 km/h (60 lbf at 60 mph)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
Operating Humidity 5 to 95% noncondensing
Salt Fog Test IEC 68-2-11 (ASTM B117), equivalent MIL-STD-810 G method 509.5
Vibration Test IEC 68-2-6
Temperature Shock Test IEC 68-2-14
UV Test IEC 68-2-5 at 40 °C (104 °F), equivalent ETS 300 019-1-4
Wind-Driven Rain Test ETS 300 019-1-4, equivalent MIL-STD-810 G method 506.5
Listings and Approvals
Certifications FCC, IC, CE, RoHS
NDAA Compliant Yes