Summit Installation & Operation Instructions for master operating mode 30 Samuel Barnet Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02745 (508) 995-2200 Fax (508) 998-5359 service.maximum@imtra.com www.maximum-inc.
Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................... 2 Preparing for Installation ............................................................ 2 What you need for the installation ........................................................................................................ 2 Choosing locations for the components ............................................................................................... 3 Installation ..............
Introduction Thank you for buying Summit. These instructions are designed to take you step by step through the process of installing and using Summit. Carefully following these instructions will help ensure many years of trouble free service from your Summit installation. If you are uneasy about climbing a roof and running wires you should consult a qualified professional. TV antenna, satellite dish, ham radio, home entertainment and alarm system installers are good choices.
Choosing locations for the components Wind Sensors The higher the wind sensors are mounted the more unobstructed their exposure to the wind and the more accurate their readings. We recommend that you mount the sensors at least 8 to 10 feet above the highest object on the roof. TV antenna masts and mounts are excellent for this purpose and, are available from Radio Shack and other TV/Electronics stores (check under “Antenna” in your yellow pages).
Sensor Wires Now that you have selected the locations for the components you should measure how much wire you will need for the sensors. The 100 foot cables supplied are usually adequate for most installations. However, you can use up to 500 feet of wire with the sensors. If you need to, you can extend the supplied wire by splicing on extra cable or, you can buy a longer spool of wire. The wind sensors use 24 AWG 8-conductor shielded cable and the temperature sensor uses 24 AWG 2-conductor shielded cable.
Attach a 2 terminal connector to the temperature sensors 2-conductor cable. The temperature sensor wires are not polarity sensitive. Connect a 2 terminal connector to the AC adapters 2-conductor cable. The adapter is polarity sensitive so be sure to connect the wires as shown in the diagram. Configuration and Testing We’re now ready to configure the units of measurement and test the system. First, the units of measurement jumpers need to be set.
Before we power up the instrument you need to understand the boot sequence. When Summit is powered up it first lights up all the LED’s for 3 seconds. Next Summit turns off all the LED’s for 2 seconds. During this time Summit is reading the jumper settings and doing it’s POST (Power On Self Test). The POST codes are now shown on the speed and temperature digits for 6 seconds. The wind speed 10's digit shows whether the instrument is in master or remote mode, 0 = Remote and 1 = Master.
Mount the temperature sensor assembly with the supplied #6 wood screws as shown. Run the cable attached to the temperature sensor from the sensors mounting location to the back of the Indicator. Form a drip loop with the wire that extends at least 8 inches below the exit from the sensor and at least 8 inches below the point of entry in the building, as shown. Anchor any exposed wire with insulated staples or cable clips being careful to avoid puncturing the insulation.
Appendix A Specifications Measurement Range and Resolution Wind speed 0 to 255 MPH 1 MPH Wind direction 16 compass points 22.5° Temperature -40 to 122 °F 1°F Accuracy Wind speed ±2.1 MPH Wind direction ±11.25° Temperature 0 to 100 °F ±2.0°F -40 to 122 °F ±2.5°F Power Requirement 24 to 28 VDC @ < 1Amp Appendix B Troubleshooting If you have a problem with Summit, please try the following troubleshooting instructions to narrow down the source of the problem, before contacting us.
it does read this new value then the problem is either a problem in the wires or a defective sensor. No wind direction reading. Wind direction sensor wiring. Field Test: Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet. Disconnect the wind direction sensor wires from the terminal connector. Connect a jumper wire (a paper clip will do), between terminals #1 and 3. Plug the AC adpater back into the AC outlet. Watch the POST code to make sure it indicates standard wind sensors (temperature 100's digit = 1).
Appendix D FCC Notice Information to the Summit User Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Appendix E Warranty Five year limited warranty Maximum instruments are supported by many years of experience in building weather instrumentation to the most exacting standards of construction. Instrument sensors and details are consistently the highest quality so that their accuracy can meet the needs of commercial users. This allows us to offer the following warranty: Maximum Inc. of 30 Samuel Barnet Blvd., New Bedford, MA.
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