40 | SOLAR PANEL KIT | GEOKON
FIGURE 47: Mounting Bracket Fastened Centrally
F.5 CONNECT THE POWER CABLE
F.5.1 BATTERY SWITCH
Before connecting the power cable, be sure you have set the battery switch
appropriately, as indicated in Section 3.2.2.
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When not using an external battery, set the battery switch inside the
Supervisor to the
BATTERY
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When using an external battery between the solar panel and the Cellular
Gateway Supervisor, set the battery switch inside the Supervisor to the
setting.
9-24V
FIGURE 48: Solar Panel with External Battery
F.5.2 MAKING THE CONNECTION
Remove the plastic cap from the cable connector, then attach it to the
on the Cellular Gateway Supervisor. Tighten the retaining ring on the
for strain relief.
Note: Be sure to implement a drip loop, as indicated in the previous figure, to
prevent water ingress through the power connector.
setting.
Drip Loop
47:
48:
plug
9-24V
plug,
9-24V