User's Manual

Using the A73x RTU

2 Using the A73x RTU

The A73x series of remote telemetry units (RTU) is part of the A730 series. For

testing purposes, you should have an A730SD/A730MD and/or an A840 Telemetry

Gateway installed before you install your A73x RTU. For information about

installing the A730SD or A730MD, refer to the addVANTAGE A730 User Guide

Version 3.4x. For information about installing the A840, refer to the Base Station,

A840 Telemetry Gateway and Wireless Modem A440 User Guide. The A733GSM

RTUs operates in conjunction with an A840 Telemetry Gateway only.

2.1 Opening the packages

The A73x RTU package contains the A73x RTU, an antenna, and a pipe clamp. If

ordered, the following items come in separate packaging:

• A solar panel with pipe clamp

• A set of aluminum poles

• A LED tool

• Sensors and cables, one box for each sensor, and fastening ties in each

sensor box

Make sure you have received all the equipment and read through the instructions

that follow. When you are sure you understand them, you are ready to install your

RTU.

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 show the top and bottom view of an A733 addWAVE RTU.