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The weather-resistant Complete System Shelter (CSS) provides protection from
the elements for system components such as the console, Solar Power Kit com-
ponents, sensor interface module, Protected Junction Box, Interface Cable
Adapter Module, Alarm Output Module, Short Range Modem, Surge Protec-
tors, etc.
CAUTION:Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product, but Davis Instru-
ments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the
installation or use of this product.
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The CSS includes the following components. Please make sure that you have
all the listed components before continuing.
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Summary of Contents for Davis Instruments Complete System Shelter
- Page 1 Adapter Module, Alarm Output Module, Short Range Modem, Surge Protec- tors, etc. CAUTION:Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product, but Davis Instru- ments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product.
- Page 2 Please make sure that you have all the components before con- tinuing. The ground lug kit included with the shelter includes the following compo- nents. Please make sure that you have all the components before continuing. Page 2 OUNTING ARDWARE OMPONENTS ANEL OUNTING ROUND OMPONENTS Complete System Shelter...
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Page 3: Tools And Materials Needed For Installation
OOLS AND ATERIALS You may need some of the following tools and materials in order to install the shelter. System Components You will need the various system components you plan to install inside the shelter. Some sample installation configurations are shown in “Sam- ple CSS Configurations”... - Page 4 CSS. Secure the strain reliefs by tightening the lock nuts. Do not tighten the compression nuts until you have completed your installation (see “Securing Cables” on page 15). Page 4 ELIEFS AND OMED NSTALLING TRAIN ELIEFS AND OMED Complete System Shelter...
- Page 5 CSS C AMPLE ONFIGURATIONS The illustrations below show two sample CSS installations. Consult the instal- lation manuals supplied with system components for wiring instructions. Console, Sensor Interface Module, Alarm Output Module, and Short-Range Modem The illustration below shows a CSS installation which includes the console, sensor interface module (SIM), Alarm Output Module (AOM), and Short- Range Modem (SR Modem).
- Page 6 Protected Junction Box, Link Isolator, and Solar Power Kit. In this installation, you would bring a laptop computer to the CSS, plug it into the isolator, and download data from the WeatherLink. ONSOLE ROTECTED Page 6 UNCTION SOLATOR OLAR OWER Complete System Shelter...
- Page 7 OUNTING THE The instructions below take you through the procedure necessary to mount the shelter against a wall or post, on a small pipe, or on a large pipe. Mounting the Shelter on a Wall or Post Attach the shelter to the mounting surface in the desired location using the large screws and 1/4”...
- Page 8 If installing the SR Modem or a similarly-sized component. you must attach cable ties to the back panel before installing it. See “Installing Short-Range Modem or Similar-Sized Equipment” on page 12 for details. Page 8 NSTALLING THE ANEL Complete System Shelter...
- Page 9 Installing a Module You may install any of the following modules into the CSS: sensor interface module, Protected Junction Box, Alarm Output Module (AOM), or Interface Cable Adapter Module. You may mount the AOM on the door of the CSS (because the AOM does not require grounding).
- Page 10 #4 x 1/2” (12.5 mm) machine screws and nylon insulators supplied with the Solar Power Kit (the self-tapping screws might cause you to inadvertently puncture the battery). Page 10 NSTALLING A ONSOLE ATTERY NSTALLING A ONSOLE ATTERY NSTALLED NSTALLED Complete System Shelter...
- Page 11 Installing a Small Junction Box You may install the small junction box into the CSS, using double-stick pads, double-sided tape, or the screws shown below. If using the screws, you will have to drill a hole in one of the locations shown below using the indicated drill bit.
- Page 12 (provided with the SR Modem) to the back wall of the CSS. Then use the VELCRO straps to secure the SR Modem and adapter in place. Consult the SR Modem manual for detailed instructions. Page 12 NSTALLING A SOLATOR SR M ODEM NSTALLATION Complete System Shelter...
- Page 13 Installing Surge Protectors To install 2- or 4-wire Surge Protectors in the CSS, you will need to obtain a ground terminal (available free from Davis). The ground terminal includes all hardware necessary to install the surge protector as shown below. Connect the ground jumper to the surge protectors and the ground lug.
- Page 14 CSS to a suitable ground, such as Davis Instruments’ Grounding Kit (Product #7780). The ground wire should be as short as possible. Strip both ends of the ground wire (remove the spade lug if necessary) and insert one end into the ground lug.
- Page 15 ECURING ABLES Secure cable to the inside of the shelter using self-adhesive cable tie mounts and cable ties. When finished installing components, tighten the compression nuts on the strain reliefs to secure the cables and create a weather-resistant seal. If there is a large air space around the cables, fill the space by wrapping the cables in electrical tape and/or sealing with silicone caulking.
- Page 16 Controlled Online: DI:WM:Accessories:Complete System Shelter This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 1999. All rights reserved. VELCRO is a registered trademark of Velcro Industries, Manchester, NH. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 510-732-9229 •...