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Spread-Spectrum Radio Modem Installation Kit
Solar-Powered Using Timer
The illustration below shows a solar-powered field station and radio modem
(RM) using a Timer for power conservation.
You must complete the following steps for this installation.
1. Configure RM (see “Configuring The Radio Modem” on page 11).
2. Test RM (see “Testing the Radio” on page 14).
3. Install antenna (see “Installing Omni-Directional Antenna” on page 16 or “Installing
Directional Antenna” on page 17).
4. Install Solar Power Kit and 6.5-Amp-Hour Battery (see “Installing Solar Power Kit &
Battery” on page 20).
5. Install Radio Surge Protector (optional).
Consult the manual supplied with the Radio Surge Protector for installation
instructions.
6. Install RM (see “Installing Radio Modem” on page 20).
7. Install Timer (see “Installing Timer” on page 24).
8. Install terminal block (see “Installing Terminal Block” on page 24).
9. Connect Timer wires (see “Connecting Timer Wires” on page 25).
Sensor
Interface
Module
Radio Protector (optional)
To Antenna
Protector Ground
Mounting Plate
Regulator
Battery
Console
Timer
Terminal
Block
1-1/4"
Part
7870
WeatherLink
®
PHONE MODEM
Adapter
L1
PHONE MODEM
Adapter (L1)
Power
Cable
Radio
Modem