Install External Antenna; Figure 8: Antenna Connection - RST Instruments RSTAR Affinity Installation Manual

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2. Insert the new batteries in the battery compartment.
NOTE: You may install up to three batteries. If you are installing only one
battery, use battery compartment A. If you are installing two batteries, use
compartments A and B.
3. Screw the front lid back on the data logger following the tightening sequence
4. Reset the battery meter in the RSTAR Affinity field app.
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The data logger may be ordered with an internal antenna installed in the
enclosure and an optional lightning arrestor. Refer to the data logger
configuration code to identify if the data logger has a built-in antenna.
To install an external antenna on the data logger, complete the following steps:
1. Make sure the location for the data logger has a line of sight to the RSTAR
Affinity gateway.
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2. Connect the coax cable to the antenna.
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If the data logger has factory-installed batteries, remove the insulating pull
tabs.
If replacing batteries, remove the installed batteries and go to step 2.
shown in Figure 5.
Refer to the RSTAR Affinity Field App User Guide for information on
resetting the battery meter.
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XTERNAL NTENNA

Figure 8: Antenna Connection

If line of sight is blocked, consider elevating the antenna on an antenna mast.
If using an optional lightning arrestor, connect it between the data logger and
the coax cable.
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RSTAR Affinity
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Installation Guide
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