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Checking Fireye Service
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A coverage map is available at the Fireye web site (www.fireye.com) under
Coverage Maps
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Simply enter the zip code where you wish to install the transmitter to determine if coverage is
available.
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The transmitter sends out a sample message and then waits for a return signal to determine if
Fireye service is available at this site.
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If the transmitter registers Fireye coverage, then the yellow status light (see below) will flash
once per second and the signal strength will be displayed.
Location
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The transmitter can be located either indoors or outside.
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Walk around the equipment or the equipment room with the transmitter powered by the battery
pack.
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Place it in several sample mounting locations and check the signal strength.
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If planning to mount the transmitter directly on a piece of equipment, check locations where the
antenna rises above or is directed away from the equipment.
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Once the mounting location with the strongest (highest number) signal strength is found, remove
the battery pack connection.
Mounting
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Choose a surface which is flat and strong enough to hold the transmitter.
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Antenna must clear the top of the equipment by 2 inches minimum.
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The temperature range the transmitter will experience should not exceed -40°F to 140°F (-40°C
to 60°C).
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The transmitter enclosure has one keyhole mounting tab extending from the top of it and two
mounting tabs extending underneath. Use all three tabs to secure the unit.
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DO NOT
drill any holes into or through the enclosure.
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Filed wiring to the inputs must be a minimum of AWG and a maximum of 12 AWG.
Wiring Guidelines
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Remove the black inside cover which is secured with a screw at each corner of the enclosure.
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The Input terminals and Lights will now be visible.
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The enclosure is equipped with 6 knockouts.
DO NOT
make any other holes in the enclosure.
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All Class 1 wiring (AC input wiring) should enter the enclosure through a different knockout
from Class 2 wiring (dry contact, communication). Refer to the NEC handbook
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After removing a knockout, seal it with a watertight fitting if the transmitter is being mounted
outdoors.
Power Connections
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The rightmost three (3) input terminals are for the power connection.
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Whenever possible, power the transmitter from the same source as the equipment is powered.
This will ensure the Power Loss message will occur when the equipment
and
the transmitter
lose power.
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Connect back-up battery before wiring main power.
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The transmitter can accept an input voltage range from 85 to 120VAC, 50/60Hz.
Connecting a Remote Antenna
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Remote antenna mounting kits are also available. Extension cables are available in 10, 15 20 and
25 ft. increments, but we do not recommend more than a 50 ft. extension. Please check www.fir-
eye or contact the factory.
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The antenna connections on the enclosure are factory installed to prevent water from entering
the enclosure.
DO NOT
change any of these existing connections. Disconnect the standard
antenna cable from the radio when installing a remote antenna.
