Seal The Supervisor; Set The Network Time; Verify The Network Time; Record The Supervisor Serial Number - Geokon GeoNet 8900 Series Instruction Manual

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3.2.3 SEAL THE SUPERVISOR

1. Place the supplied desiccant packs inside the enclosure.
2. Ensure the cover gasket and the mating ridge on the enclosure are clean,
and that the gasket is properly seated inside the groove on the cover. Place
the cover on the unit.
3. Tighten the cover screws a little at a time, working in a diagonal pattern.
Important! Make sure the cover seals tightly and evenly.

3.2.4 SET THE NETWORK TIME

Cellular Gateway Supervisors set the network time automatically when they
connect to the cellular network. Non-cellular Supervisors must have their time
set manually.
Note: The network will not begin collecting data until the network time is set.
Connect the Supervisor to the computer using the
For RS-232 models, connect the USB cable using the GEOKON-supplied RS-232
adapter.
Use 's data collection software, "Agent", to set the time.
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Note: For details on setting up a Network in Agent, watch the Agent software
tutorial or refer to the Agent instruction manual.

3.2.5 VERIFY THE NETWORK TIME

Press the Status button to verify that the network time is set. The LEDs should
flash both green and red. If only the red LED flashes:
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For Cellular Gateway Supervisors, wait several minutes and try again.
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For non-cellular Supervisors, set the network time using Agent.

3.2.6 RECORD THE SUPERVISOR SERIAL NUMBER

The serial number of the Supervisor is required when using Agent software and
when commissioning the cellular gateway.

3.3 ACTIVATE THE NETWORK

3.3.1 POWER THE NODES

Power the Nodes in a manner similar to the process of powering the Supervisor.
Do the following:
1. Move the battery select switch to either the
depending on the type of battery being used.
2. Align the positive (+) side of batteries with the + indicator in the battery
holder. Push the batteries down into the holder.
An LED will flash twice on the right side of the box indicating the unit has power.

3.3.2 VERIFY THE NETWORK CONNECTION OF THE NODES

If the Supervisor is in Deployment mode, the Nodes will join the network about
30 seconds after power up, as indicated by the LED(s) on the Nodes flashing in
unison with the Supervisor.
Verify that the LED indicators on the Nodes and the Supervisor are flashing
green only. This may take several minutes depending on network configuration.
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