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Sky Sensor Installation Guide
The roof-mounted Sky Sensor provides
external light level data and infrared
temperature data to the View system
to allow optimization of tint levels for
each zone. The assembly includes the
Sky Sensor with a 50 ft length of CAT5
Ethernet cable attached.

Package Includes

1.
Sky Sensor Body
2.
Sky Sensor Base
3.
50 ft. length of CAT5 plenum rated Ethernet cable with an RJ45 pre-terminated
4.
PN: 015-102018 L-com Wireless Indoor Shielded CAT6 Surge Protector (POE Coupler) Model: HGLN-CAT6J (Ships in
separate box)

Tools and Materials Required

1.
Conduit (RMT or IMT) for roof mast
2.
#2 Phillips screwdriver
3.
NEMA 3S rated pull box (10 x 10 x 6") or 4-Square Bell box

PoE Injector Requirements

1.
For systems with Control Panel 2.0, use PoE injector with P/N: 015-101821-01
2.
For systems with older Control Panel, use PoE injector with P/N: 330-101504
3.
For CP 3.0, POE cable can be connected to Advantech POE switch (see CP 3.0 Data sheet for port options)

Additional Supporting Documentation

1.
Sky Sensor Data Sheet - QDM-02-000062
2.
Click here for CAT5 Termination Procedure.
3.
For CP 3.0, POE cable can be connected to Advantech POE switch (see CP 3.0 Data sheet for port options).
4.
Click here for Data Sheet for L-Com POE Coupler.
Rev 07 | Oct 2020
Sky Sensor Body
© 2020 View, Inc. All rights reserved.
Sky Sensor Base
QDM-05-000045
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  • Page 1 View system Sky Sensor Body to allow optimization of tint levels for each zone. The assembly includes the Sky Sensor with a 50 ft length of CAT5 Ethernet cable attached. Sky Sensor Base Package Includes Sky Sensor Body Sky Sensor Base 50 ft.
  • Page 2 Step 1: Install the Mast 1. When selecting a location to install the mast, ensure the Sky Sensor will not be obstructed to the sky or the horizon. Ensure it’s mounted high enough that snow accumulation or falling debris such as leaves will not cover the Sky Sensor once mounted on top of the mast.
  • Page 3 Feed the View supplied 50-foot CAT5 Ethernet cable down the mast into the building space until the end of the cable with the dust cap is sitting inside the Sky Sensor Base on top of the mast. Use caution to ensure you don’t damage the RJ45 connector. Leave the metal dust cap on the end of the Ethernet cable during this step.
  • Page 4 Step 4: Prepare Sky Sensor Body for Installation Using a Phillips screw driver, loosen the three set screws on the Sky Sensor Body. Remove the dust cap on the bottom inside of the Sky Sensor Body. Before...
  • Page 5 Using a Phillips screw driver, tighten the three set screws on the Sky Sensor to secure it to the Sky Sensor base. The screw will thread into the base until the head of the screw bottoms-out on the wall of the sensor; it does not need to be tightened past this point.
  • Page 6 Step 7: Test the Sky Sensor Option A: If the Sky Sensor is connected directly to the Control Panel or is connected to a customer network that is connected to the Control Panel, then use an unused Ethernet port on the Control Panel (not J17) and continue to step 2.
  • Page 7 Sky Sensor Installation Guide Best Known Methods Rev 07 | Oct 2020 © 2020 View, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Procedure Refer to the picture: • The two Ethernet jacks on the top of the protector are not specific, the cable from the Sky Sensor can be plugged into either of the jacks. • Mount the protector to a solid object, a wall or Telecom rack with the four mounting ears and suitable self-tapping screws.

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