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Summary of Contents for Encom Pulse series
- Page 1 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide Version 1.0.0...
- Page 2 Use only the accessories and attachments specified by the manufacturer. Any and all servicing of the radio is to be completed by a qualified ENCOM Wireless Technician. Any change or modification not expressly written in this manual is not approved by ENCOM Wireless and will result in the warranty of your radio unit and hardware being void.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Typical Site Installation ..........................4 How to Weatherproof ........................... 5 Installing Your PULSE Radio .......................... 9 Installing your Antenna ..........................11 Feeding the Antenna Cable through existing conduit ................15 © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 3 Version 1.0.0... -
Page 4: Typical Site Installation
PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide Typical Site Installation A typical site installation of the PULSE radio and accompanying hardware is shown below. © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 4 Version 1.0.0... -
Page 5: How To Weatherproof
Wrap all exposed connections with rubber vulcanizing tape completely Cover all vulcanizing tape with quality electricians tape; i.e. Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape The electricians tape prevents UV breakdown of the rubber tape © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 5 Version 1.0.0... - Page 6 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 3. Ensure the vulcanizing tape is wrapped snuggly as shown in the 2 picture below WRONG CORRECT © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 6 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 7 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 4. Ensure the quality electricians tape is wrapped snuggly as shown in the 2 picture below WRONG CORRECT © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 7 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 8 5. For an RF cable that plugs directly into an external radio, the connections will need to be weatherproofed. 6. Wrap rubber tape snuggly around the exposed connector 7. Wrap electrical tape over the rubber tape to prevent UV breakdown © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 8 Version 1.0.0...
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Page 9: Installing Your Pulse Radio
PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide Installing Your PULSE Radio 1. All PULSE Radio variants are designed to be installed inside a cabinet for protection against the weather elements © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 9 Version 1.0.0... - Page 10 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 2. Always ensure an antenna is attached to the radio prior to powering the unit 3. Ensure your antenna connector is finger tight to the radio © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 10 Version 1.0.0...
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Page 11: Installing Your Antenna
PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide Installing your Antenna 1. Mount the antenna on the highest possible location with a clear a view to the next antenna. © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 11 Version 1.0.0... - Page 12 2. Typically the antenna is mounted in the vertical position 3. The antenna pigtail connector should be firmly tightened to the radio cable 4. Weatherproof the connection point of the cable and antenna © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 12 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 13 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 5. If an antenna splitter is used, mount both antennas Vertically 6. The antenna splitter is as close to the antennas as possible © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 13 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 14 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 7. The connector to the antenna should be firm but not overly tightened 8. Weatherproof all connection points that are exposed © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 14 Version 1.0.0...
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Page 15: Feeding The Antenna Cable Through Existing Conduit
1. The conduit may be filled with water. Always waterproof the RF connector prior to feeding the cable through the conduit and up the pole with rubber tape. © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 15 Version 1.0.0... - Page 16 3. If the connector is wet, allow it to dry before assembly. © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 16 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 17 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide 4. Always form a drip loop with your antenna cable 5. Weatherproof all connection points © 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions. All Rights Reserved Page 17 Version 1.0.0...
- Page 18 PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide ENCOM Wireless, based in Calgary, Canada, provides field-proven, cost-effective wireless data solutions for municipal and industrial clients, with applications in the areas of: * Intelligent Transportation Systems * Public safety communications * Municipal corporate security and IT networks...
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