User's Manual
CHAPTER2
Installingtheremotewirelessmodem
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3. Unpack the pole set.
4. Using a sledge hammer, drive the base pole (pointed tip) into the
ground until it is securely and tightly seated. To prevent damage
to the top of this pole, be sure to put a protective cap on top of it
prior to pounding it in. Such a pole pounder can be ordered from
your Adcon distributor (item number 900.000.014).
5. Using a ring clamp, fasten the solar panel onto the aluminum
pole. Make sure that the panel is facing south (north if you are
located in the southern hemisphere) and out of the way of the
RA440 or its antennas.
Note: The solar panel can be mounted under or behind the RA440, but be
sure that the unit does not shadow the panel. You can avoid certain
communication problems by not settling the panel directly behind one
of the antennas.
6. Fasten the external ISM antenna’s mounting bracket to the top of
the pole using another ring clamp and place the RA440 at least 1
meter (3 feet) under the ISM antenna. Adcon recommends that
you perform another connectivity test, if you can, to check the
positioning of the device.
Note: If you incorporate the RA440 into an existing Adcon network, Adcon
strongly recommends that you perform connection checks to nearby
RTUs (see “Performing connectivity checks” on page 51 for details).
7. Attach the solar panel to the SOLAR CELL connector by turning
the plugs’ fastening screws clockwise until secure.
8. Secure the extra length of the cable to the pole with UV-resistant
cable ties.
Note: Regardless of how you will power your RA440, you should connect the
LED tool first. Using the internal batteries to power the unit enables
you to see the full startup phase that is initiated by the LED tool.
When you use the RA440 with an external 12 volt rechargeable
battery, the unit starts to operate at the same time you connect your
battery to the DC INPUT and you might miss the beginning of the
startup phase.
This completes the installation of your RA440. If the SOLAR CELL
connector or the DC INPUT connector is left unused, use the cap
provided to protect it against moisture and dust. Be sure to keep the
following information in a place you can remember:
• Serial number of the RA440 and the A440 (both are printed on
the type plate)
• Location of the RA440
Note: This information will be necessary during the configuration of the
device at the A850 Gateway.