CPN MF-400 Installation Manual

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Installation Manual MF-400 IoT Satellite Bridge
Version 1.3 – Date: 22 Nov 2021
Copyright © 2020 CPN Satellite Services GmbH
All rights reserved. This publication and its contents are proprietary CPN Satellite Services GmbH. No part
of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the written permission of
CPN Satellite Services GmbH, Adalbert-Stifter-Str. 15, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel, Germany.
CPN Satellite Services GmbH has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the
material in this document CPN Satellite Services GmbH shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice. CPN Satellite Services GmbH makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
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  • Page 1 CPN Satellite Services GmbH has made every effort to ensure the correctness and completeness of the material in this document CPN Satellite Services GmbH shall not be liable for errors contained herein. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CPN Satellite Services GmbH makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Terminology and Abbreviations ....................3 Required Tools ..........................3 Technical overview ........................4 1. Mount the CPN Enclosure to the pole ................5 2. Mount the solar panel to the pole ..................6 3. Mount the antenna to the pole .................... 7 4.
  • Page 3: Preliminary Note

     Phillips screwdriver battery  Slotted screwdriver 0.6x3.5mm terminal blocks  Wrench pole mount enclosure & IDP terminal  Wrench LoRaWAN antenna  Wrench solar panel  Zip ties  Wire cutter  E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 4: Technical Overview

    The MF 400 IoT Satellite Bridge supports LoRaWAN™ version 1.0.2. The MF 400 IoT Satellite Bridge is compatible with a very wide range of commercial off the shelf (COTS) LoRaWAN™ sensors. Both the communication device and the solar charger are installed in IP67 rated CPN enclosures for harsh environments.
  • Page 5: Mount The Cpn Enclosure To The Pole

    1. Mount the CPN Enclosure to the pole Mount the Enclosure to the pole by using the pole mount located at the backside of the Enclosure. E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 6: Mount The Solar Panel To The Pole

    2. Mount the solar panel to the pole Mount the solar panel to the pole by using the pole mount located on the backside of the solar panel. E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 7: Mount The Antenna To The Pole

    3. Mount the antenna to the pole Plug the antenna cable into the antenna and use its pole mount to secure it onto the top of the pole. Please make sure that your installation matches antenna cable requirements! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 8: Mount The Idp-Terminal To The Pole

    Plug the IDP cable into the IDP terminal and use its pole mount to secure it onto the Pole. We recommend using zip ties to fix the cables to the pole. Please make sure that your installation matches cable requirements! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 9: Open The Cpn Enclosure

    5. Open the CPN Enclosure Loosen the 4 marked screws of the cover and remove it from the Enclosure E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 10: Ensure All Circuit Breakers Are Switched Off / Not Plugged In

    6. Ensure all circuit breakers are switched off / not plugged in Make sure all circuit breakers are switched off and pointing down. Ensure that there is no fuse plugged into the battery mount. = On = Off Green E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 11: Remove The Top Of The Battery-Mount

    7. Remove the top of the battery-mount Remove the top cover of the battery mount by loosening the 2 marked screws. Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 12: Insert The Battery Into The Enclosure

    8. Insert the battery into the Enclosure Insert the battery into the Enclosure and reinstall the top cover of the battery mount using the 2 marked screws. Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 13: Connect The Battery To The Enclosure

    9. Connect the battery to the Enclosure Connect the battery to the Enclosure by connecting the and Black wires as shown below. Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 14: Connect The Solar Panel Cables To The Enclosure

    (positive pole (+)) has to be connected to the left side of the double circuit breaker (+), the Black marked cable (negative pole (-)) to the right side of the double circuit breaker (-). Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 15: Connect Both Sides Of The Solar Panel

    11. Connect both sides of the solar panel Plug both sides of the solar panel cable together. Blue to Blue. Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 16: Insert The Cable Of The Idp And Connect It

    #5 to #8. Connect the wires as following: ST-6100 Red (+ PWR) Black (- GND) Yellow (RX) Orange (TX) ST-2100 Grey (+ PWR) Brown (- GND) Yellow (RX) Green (TX) Make sure that all circuit breakers are switched to OFF during installation! E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 17: Insert The Antenna Cable And Connect It

    13. Insert the antenna cable and connect it Insert the antenna cable into Enclosure and connect to the connector located on the bottom left of the MF 200 (RF). (depending on the cable you might need to use an SMA adapter) E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 18: Switch On / Plug In All Circuit Breakers Inside The Enclosure

    14. Switch on / plug in all circuit breakers inside the Enclosure Switch on all circuit breakers and plug in the fuse that goes into the battery mount. E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 19: Check If The System Is Operating Properly

    15. Check if the system is operating properly Make sure the solar panel is connected and the batteries are charging. Please ensure that all cable glands are tightened to get the IP-67 rating and the strain relive for the cables. E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 20: Close The Cpn Enclosure

    16. Close the CPN Enclosure Screw in the 4 marked screws of the cover to reinstall it to the Enclosure. E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...
  • Page 21: Any Questions Or Suggestions

    Any questions or suggestions? Do not hesitate to contact us! Version 1.3 – Date: 22 Nov 2021 Created by Kevin Green | info@cpn.de | +49 6723 913480 https://www.cpn.de E-Mail: info@cpn.de - Internet: www.cpn.de...

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