User's Manual

Opening the packages
2 Using the A740 RTU
The A740 addNODE Remote Telemetry Unit (RTU) is an advanced extension to
the A73x series. For testing purposes you should have an A840 Telemetry
Gateway installed before you install the A740 RTU. For information about installing
the A840, refer to the Base Station User Guide, A840 Telemetry Gateway and
A440 Wireless Modem.
2.1 Opening the packages
The addNODE RTU package contains the A740 RTU and its Declaration of
Conformity. If ordered, the following items come in separate packaging:
• A solar panel and pipe clamp
• An antenna with mounting kit and cable
• A set of aluminum poles
• An external enclosure, offering IP-67 protection
• Sensors and cables, individually packed, incl. mounting accessories
Make sure that you have received all the equipment and read through the instruc-
tions that follow. When you are sure to understand them, you’re ready to install
your RTU.
Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 show the top and bottom view of an A740 addNODE RTU.
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