DAVIS Short-Range Modem Pair Install Manual Download Page 2

 

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Short-Range Modem Pair

 

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In addition to the components listed above, you may need the following tools 
and materials. Please be sure you have everything you need before beginning 
the installation.

 

 

Rev. D (or later) WeatherLink Data Logger

 

All GroWeatherLinks, Health WeatherLinks, and Energy WeatherLinks 
use the Rev. D (or later) WeatherLink data logger. If you intend to attach 
the SR Modem to Davis’ Perception

 

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, Weather Wizard III

 

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, Weather 

Wizard II-S

 

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 or Weather Monitor II

 

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, you need to be sure that you have a 

Rev. D (or later) WeatherLink. Check the manufacturing code on the 
underside of the WeatherLink; if it begins with the letter(s) L, LB, or LC, 
contact Davis for information on swapping your WeatherLink for the lat-
est version.

 

 

2-Twisted-Pair Cable

 

You will need a length of 2-twisted-pair cable to run between the 
SR Modems. Consult the table below to determine the maximum cable 
run for either 22 or 19 AWG cables.

 

 

Small Screwdriver

 

 

Wire Cutter

 

 

Wire Stripper or Knife

 

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Before beginning the installation, consult your WeatherLink user’s guide for 
instructions on labeling the WeatherLink cables.

 

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22

 

4 Miles (6.4 km)

 

19

 

7 Miles (11 km)

Summary of Contents for Short-Range Modem Pair

Page 1: ...Please note that we have made every attempt to provide a safe product but Davis Instruments assumes no liability for any injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by the installation or use of this product COMPONENTS The SR Modem includes the components shown below Please make sure that you have all the listed components before continuing Note Not shown below is the hardware and manual suppli...

Page 2: ...itor II you need to be sure that you have a Rev D or later WeatherLink Check the manufacturing code on the underside of the WeatherLink if it begins with the letter s L LB or LC contact Davis for information on swapping your WeatherLink for the lat est version 2 Twisted Pair Cable You will need a length of 2 twisted pair cable to run between the SR Modems Consult the table below to determine the m...

Page 3: ...Com plete System Shelter Davis Product 7724 Typical Windows Based Computer Connection The illustration below shows a typical SR Modem connection to a Windows based computer TYPICAL WINDOWS BASED COMPUTER CONNECTION Typical Macintosh Connection The illustration below shows a typical SR Modem connection to a Macintosh computer TYPICAL MACINTOSH CONNECTION ...

Page 4: ...in place by tightening the cable ties Cut off any excess cable tie ATTACHING VELCRO STRAPS TO CSS PANEL 5 Pass one end of the twisted pair cable through the strain relief in the base of the CSS 6 Attach the twisted pair cable to the terminal block on one of the SR Modems Consult the manual supplied with the SR Modem itself for instructions If desired you may ignore the instructions regarding insta...

Page 5: ...e the SR Modem and SR Modem Adapter to the CSS Panel by placing them on top of the Velcro straps and tightening the straps as shown below SECURING SR MODEM 9 Place a self adhesive mounting pad onto the CSS panel below the SR Modem allowing at least 1 25 mm as shown below 10 Position the twisted pair cable over the mounting pad as shown below ...

Page 6: ...ach the CSS panel to the CSS and insert the console mounting screws into the panel consult the CSS instruction for instructions 13 Plug the WeatherLink cable into the SR Modem Adapter 14 Attach the second self adhesive mounting pad onto the CSS panel as shown below ATTACHING WEATHERLINK CABLE 15 Connect the WeatherLink to the console and attach the console to the CSS panel consult the necessary ma...

Page 7: ... cable to the terminal block on the second SR Modem Consult the manual supplied with the SR Modem itself for instructions If desired you may ignore the instructions regarding installing the captive screws and saddle washers in the SR Modem The captive screws and saddle washers are not necessary though all subsequent illustrations show them installed Note that we do not recommend connecting the dra...

Page 8: ...anual for mounting instructions You will still need to use the manual supplied with the SR Modem itself for instructions on connecting twisted pair cable to the terminal blocks Using Surge Protectors with the Short Range Modem Pair The SR modems contain 600 Watt surge protectors If the cable run between modems is exposed to lightning induced or other surges you may want to add additional surge pro...

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