Connect The Pico Base Data Adapter - CalAmp Sentry 4G-900 Pico Base Station Installation And Setup Manual

3.4.7

Connect the Pico Base Data Adapter

The Data Adapter is a combined data and power adapter that interfaces to the customer's
Outdoor Unit wireless device and is used to power the Pico Base and to distribute data.
The Data Adapter unit includes a single output RJ-45 connector (for connection to an IEEE802.3
compatible device) that provides bi-directional 10/100 Base-T data and power to the outdoor
equipment over a Cat5e cable.
The unit receives power from 100V to 240V AC using an IEC-320-C14 industry standard
connector.
Note: The AC power supply cord should be 3 wires, 18 AWG minimum, with length less than 4.5
m, safety certified according to national rules.
To connect the Pico Base Data Adapter
1. Interconnect the Pico Base DC/Ethernet port and the Data Adapter ODU IF port, using a
Cat5E shielded cable (not supplied).
Note: The indoor to outdoor CAT5 cable max length should not exceed 100m.
Refer to the following table for the ODU I/F connector pin out.
Table 2. ODU I/F port pin-out
Pin No.
Refer to the following figure for the Ethernet cable pin out.
Note: The Cat5e Ethernet cable is not included. Please refer to Appendix B – IDU to ODU
Cable Specifications for detailed technical specifications.
Description
1 ETH Data
2 ETH Data
3 ETH Data
4 +55V
5 +55V
6 ETH Data
7 RTN (-)
8 RTN (-)
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