Comnet netwave NWKSP2 Installation And Operation Manual

Comnet netwave NWKSP2 Installation And Operation Manual

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
NWKSP2
COMNET SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This manual will cover how to
install hardware on your enclosure, Configure batteries, cabling and mounting of the
enclosure.
The NetWave® NWKSP2 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications
where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available
or the cost to run power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for
providing remote power to edge communications equipment. The kit includes
high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid battery, outdoor
enclosure, solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector and mounting hardware.
The steel outdoor enclosure has a gasket hinged lid with two tamper proof locks
operated by a special key for high security. The enclosure can be mounted on a two
to four inch pole or wall mounted with the included mounting hardware. The Solar
Panels include a top of pole mount requiring a 4" diameter pole. A side of pole
mount is available as an optional accessory. The included 30A solar charge controller
supports an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring,
Intelligent PWM charging mode and battery protection from overcharge and over
discharge while the battery provides outstanding deep cycle and cold weather
performance.

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 COMNET SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This manual will cover how to install hardware on your enclosure, Configure batteries, cabling and mounting of the enclosure. The NetWave® NWKSP2 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available or the cost to run power is too expensive.
  • Page 2: Related Documentation

    » Solar Charge Controller User Manual » Solar Panel mounting instructions (included with the mounting hardware) Website For information on ComNet’s entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at http://www.comnet.net Support For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person (sales@comnet.net) or the customer service support center (techsupport@comnet.net)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Contents About This Guide Related Documentation Website Support Safety Overview Legal Information Introduction Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly Preparing the Enclosure Pole Mount Solar Panel Electrical Wiring Battery Installation Agency Compliance GPL (General Public License) Statement TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV–...
  • Page 4: Overview

    Copyright © 2014 ComNet. All rights reserved. Disclaimer ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Introduction The NetWave® NWKSP2 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available or the cost to run power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for providing remote power to edge communications equipment.
  • Page 6: Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly If mounting the enclosure to a wall, you can skip this step and mount the enclosure directly to a wall using the 4 holes in the back of the enclosure. Mounting Hardware TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV–...
  • Page 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV– 07/10/14 PAGE 7...
  • Page 8: Preparing The Enclosure

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Preparing the Enclosure Attach grounding wire to the door and enclosure. Remove plastic covers on copper studs. Add grounding cable to the two studs and use the copper washers and nuts to secure. Grounding Cable Installed Mount the DIN Rail.
  • Page 9 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Attached the DIN Rail Adapters to the Controller and Power Injector then clip to the DIN Rail. Controller and Power Injector Mounted on DIN Rail Plug the external thermal sensor into the interface of the thermal-sensor on the left of the controller.
  • Page 10: Pole Mount

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Pole Mount If mounting to a pole, use the 6 included Stainless Hose clamps to secure the enclosure to a pole. For your safety, we highly recommend mounting the enclosure before installing the batteries. Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps Add the cable glands and drain plug to the bottom of the enclosure after mounting.
  • Page 11: Solar Panel Electrical Wiring

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Solar Panel Electrical Wiring Assemble The Solar Panels and run cable thru the cable glands on the bottom of the enclosure. Do not connect PV cables to the controller yet, it is recommended to connect the battery first. Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps The NWKSP2 Kit Panels will need to be configured in parallel using the MMF (MaleMale to Female) and FFM (FemaleFemale to Male) MC4 Connectors.
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV– 07/10/14 PAGE 12...
  • Page 13: Battery Installation

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Battery Installation Insert battery into the enclosure. The battery can be installed vertically or horizontally. We recommend installing on its side for ease of access. Enclosure Mounted to Pole with Clamps Connect the 24" 10AWG cables to the positive and negative battery posts. PV Cable Connecting Battery Terminals NOTE: Please apply rubber insulator to the terminals to prevent contact with the door in case of earthquake or vibration.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Rubber Insulator Connect the Positive and Negative cables from the battery to the Controller battery terminals. Battery Cables Connected to Controller Battery Terminals Once batteries are connected to the controller, connect the PV cables from the solar panels to the Solar Load terminals on the controller.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Red and Black Cable Connected Green Terminal Connector, left, and to Load Terminals on Controller, right. TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV– 07/10/14 PAGE 15...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Insert green terminal into the Power Injector. Green Terminal Connector attached to Power Injector See Solar Charge Controller User Manual for instructions on how to use the controller. Solar Panel mounting instructions will be included with the mounting hardware. TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427 INS_NWKSP2_REV–...
  • Page 17: Agency Compliance

    INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 Agency Compliance Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP2 • Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif. RF Exposure Warning The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 2.52m from all persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 19: Gpl (General Public License) Statement

    The Licenses allow you to freely copy, modify and redistribute that software without any other statement or documentation from us. ComNet will provide to anyone who contacts us at the contact provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine- readable copy of the complete corresponding source code for the free software programs used in the version of the programs that we distribute to you.
  • Page 20 8 TURNBERRY PARK ROAD | GILDERSOME | MORLEY | LEEDS, UK LS27 7LE T: +44 (0)113 307 6400 | F: +44 (0)113 253 7462 | INFO-EUROPE@COMNET.NET © 2014 Communications Networks Corporation. All Rights Reserved. “ComNet” and the “ComNet Logo” are registered trademarks of Communication Networks, LLC. TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427...

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