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PULSE Product Installation & Weatherproofing Guide

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Version 1.0.0

Once the antenna cable has been fished through the conduit, remove the rubber tape

and ensure the antenna connector is dry and free of any water, moisture and debris.

If the connector is wet, allow it to dry before assembly.

Summary of Contents for Pulse series

Page 1: ...Version 1 0 0 PULSE Product Installation Weatherproofing Guide ...

Page 3: ...ge 3 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 Table of Contents Typical Site Installation 4 How to Weatherproof 5 Installing Your PULSE Radio 9 Installing your Antenna 11 Feeding the Antenna Cable through existing conduit 15 ...

Page 4: ...allation Weatherproofing Guide Page 4 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 Typical Site Installation A typical site installation of the PULSE radio and accompanying hardware is shown below ...

Page 5: ...of all exposed connection points in your wireless system 2 Wrap vulcanizing and quality electrical tape around all exposed connectors Wrap all exposed connections with rubber vulcanizing tape completely Cover all vulcanizing tape with quality electricians tape i e Scotch Super 88 Vinyl Electrical Tape The electricians tape prevents UV breakdown of the rubber tape ...

Page 6: ...uct Installation Weatherproofing Guide Page 6 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 3 Ensure the vulcanizing tape is wrapped snuggly as shown in the 2nd picture below WRONG CORRECT ...

Page 7: ...Installation Weatherproofing Guide Page 7 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 4 Ensure the quality electricians tape is wrapped snuggly as shown in the 2nd picture below WRONG CORRECT ...

Page 8: ...ata Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 5 For an RF cable that plugs directly into an external radio the connections will need to be weatherproofed 6 Wrap rubber tape snuggly around the exposed connector 7 Wrap electrical tape over the rubber tape to prevent UV breakdown ...

Page 9: ...proofing Guide Page 9 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 Installing Your PULSE Radio 1 All PULSE Radio variants are designed to be installed inside a cabinet for protection against the weather elements ...

Page 10: ...erproofing Guide Page 10 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 2 Always ensure an antenna is attached to the radio prior to powering the unit 3 Ensure your antenna connector is finger tight to the radio ...

Page 11: ...lation Weatherproofing Guide Page 11 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 Installing your Antenna 1 Mount the antenna on the highest possible location with a clear a view to the next antenna ...

Page 12: ... ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 2 Typically the antenna is mounted in the vertical position 3 The antenna pigtail connector should be firmly tightened to the radio cable 4 Weatherproof the connection point of the cable and antenna ...

Page 13: ...n Weatherproofing Guide Page 13 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 5 If an antenna splitter is used mount both antennas Vertically 6 The antenna splitter is as close to the antennas as possible ...

Page 14: ...on Weatherproofing Guide Page 14 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 7 The connector to the antenna should be firm but not overly tightened 8 Weatherproof all connection points that are exposed ...

Page 15: ...COM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 Feeding the Antenna Cable through existing conduit 1 The conduit may be filled with water Always waterproof the RF connector prior to feeding the cable through the conduit and up the pole with rubber tape ...

Page 16: ...ss Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 2 Once the antenna cable has been fished through the conduit remove the rubber tape and ensure the antenna connector is dry and free of any water moisture and debris 3 If the connector is wet allow it to dry before assembly ...

Page 17: ... Product Installation Weatherproofing Guide Page 17 2013 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Version 1 0 0 4 Always form a drip loop with your antenna cable 5 Weatherproof all connection points ...

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