Gather Proper Installation Materials & Tools; System Setup (Dip Switch Settings) - Elecsys WATCHDOG II MESH Installation And Operation Manual

at the rectifier site. The specific items required will depend on the type of rectifier, the site specifics,
and the preferences of the user.
1.5.1
Tools required:
Additional Installation Material needed:

4 ea. ¼" X 2½" lag screws to mount RMU and antenna bracket (McMaster Carr #94048A224
wood screws for utility pole mount, or #90064A633 self-tapping metal screws for mounting to
metallic structures)

1/4"ID x 3/4" OD fender washer (McMaster-Carr 98026A029)

Approximately 5 feet (10 feet if incorporating interruption) 1" non-metallic flexible conduit
(McMaster-Carr 7581K44)

1 ea. (2 ea. If incorporating interruption) 1" non-metallic conduit fitting (McMaster-Carr 7119K74)

10 ea. #22-18 insulated spade terminals for #10 stud (McMaster-Carr 69145K914)

10 ea. #18-22AWG 3/8" Ring Terminals (McMaster-Carr 7113K834)

10 ea. #18-22 AWG In-Line Splice (McMaster-Carr 7227K12)

Approximately 12 ea. 8" to 11" Wire ties
For Interrupter Installation:

5 to 6 feet #4 Flexible Welding Cable (McMaster-Carr 7940A22)

2 ea. #4 crimp ring terminals for 3/8" stud (McMaster-Carr 7113K232)

2 ea. #22-18 ring terminals for 3/8" stud (for use if interrupting at the AC secondary) (McMaster-
Carr 7113K834)

#2-#6 AWG Copper Bolt Splice (for use if interrupting at the DC output) (McMaster-Carr
6921K61)
The accessories listed above are available in the optional "Watchdog Installation Accessories
Kit" part number WD-48-0002-00
1.5.2
NOTE: If DIP switch settings 2 and 3 are to be changed from their current position, do so when
power is off and battery is unplugged.
NOTE: If DIP switch settings 1, 4, 5, 6, or 7 are to be changed from the current position, do so
before linking mesh modules in step 4.1.3. Otherwise linked mesh modules could be overridden
by the DIP switch measurement channels. If no mesh modules are being used, link mode must
still be entered to enable the DIP switch measurement channels (see section 4.1.3).
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Gather Proper Installation Materials & Tools
Battery powered drill / screwdriver
Wire cutters
Heavy duty cable cutters
Wire stripper
Utility knife
Crimping tool
Heavy duty compression crimper
Fluke voltmeter
Greenlee punch

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