Figure 3: Repeater and solar panel installation
6.5 Connecting Wiring and Power-Up
Wiring for the solar panel (included with solar panel)
or AC power should be run into the repeater through
a conduit and using a cable grip connector on the
enclosure penetration.
Terminate these wires according to the local electrical
wiring code (such as NEC/CEC) and site standards,
then connect them to the appropriate terminal blocks
in accordance with the included wiring diagram.
Figure 4: Sample wiring diagram for repeater
Next, install the battery inside the enclosure and
connect the Battery+ and Battery- wires to the
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terminals. Secure the battery just below the inner
enclosure using the provided black battery strap.
Close all fuses to power up the unit.
Figure 5: Solar powered repeater unit with battery
wires shown disconnected in bottom left
6.6 Confirming Data Reception
After the repeater has been installed, confirm status
checks from the unit are being successfully received
at the receiver. This process could be one of the
following depending on the data output method of
your receiver:
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Read data through DCS system
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Read data through Hosted Technology
Advantage Portal
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Read data through Embedded Technology
Advantage Portal
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Read data through FW software utility
Refer to the appropriate product user instructions for
how to read live data coming into the receiver to
confirm successful data reception.
7 PARTS LIST AND DRAWINGS
7.1 Spare Parts List
Available spare parts for the repeater are shown
below. No spare parts are needed during start-up;
recommended quantities of 2-year operational spares
are listed below.
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