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4.3 Battery

Type

LiFePO

Number of cells

Voltage

3.3 V / 3.6 V (nominal / charge)

Capacity

33 Wh / 10 Ah

Charging temperature

-30 °C – 55 °C

4.4 Pin Assignment

4.4.1 Power Connector

M8 Connector Pin

Signal

+12V

/ 4W Input

Ground

4.4.2 Antenna Connector 1 to 3

Connector:

RP-TNC; Plug (IP67 connected)

RP-TNC

Connector

Pin

Signal

case

Signal

case

Ground

4.5 External Antenna

Impedance:

50Ω

Summary of Contents for ALPHA

Page 1: ...Safety Guidelines Installation Manual Language English Version 1 4 ...

Page 2: ... 3 Mounting the ALPHA 9 3 3 Directions for the Power Supply 11 3 4 Directions for External Antennas 12 3 4 1 Directional Antenna YA9 11 12 3 4 2 Omnidirectional Antenna XL 900 3LW 13 4 Technical Data 14 4 1 Mechanical Dimensions 14 4 2 Used Radio Frequencies 15 4 3 Battery 16 4 4 Pin Assignment 16 4 4 1 Power Connector 16 4 4 2 Antenna Connector 1 to 3 16 4 5 External Antenna 16 5 Storage and Tran...

Page 3: ... They contain important information on safety installation and use Keep these instructions in a safe place 1 1 Symbols Warning of dangerous situations that can cause injury and damage to the devices Warning of non ionising electromagnetic radiation Important notes and tips are a sign Info provided Follow these guidelines Never put in your household waste bin ...

Page 4: ... or exposed to heat fire or water Follow the transport stipulations of the carrier IATA DGR IMDG Code ADR RID when returning an ALPHA to Gutermann To protect the battery the ALPHA must be recharged every 6 months For questions concerning replacing the battery please contact your Gutermann distributor When using the software or the equipment make sure you adhere to any applicable regulations in par...

Page 5: ...A V2 Communication between loggers and repeaters Solar panel Recharges the battery of the ALPHA Power cord For the connection between the ALPHA and the solar panel Fastening material For fastening the ALPHA and the solar panel External antenna optional For enhanced data transmission ...

Page 6: ... on the ground Use protective gloves to prevent cuts from sharp edges 3 2 Directions for the ALPHA The device may only be installed by trained personnel Cable connectors are sealed against water only if the cable is connected Seal with a plug if unused Tighten connectors correctly to ensure good contact and sealing No tools necessary finger tight fastening is adequate For your own convenience and ...

Page 7: ...fully The SIM card slot is located at the top of the device Place the SIM card as shown and insert it into the slot Before closing the ALPHA check the seal Remove any dirt and exchange it if damaged Close the lid and fasten the screws tightly ...

Page 8: ...eep mode press the push button for more than two seconds The LED will indicate the transition by flashing five times in red If the dvice is in the sleep mode and you intend to wake it up also push the button for at least 2 seconds The LED will indicate the transition by flashing five times in green See also chapter 5 Storage and transportation Sending a test e mail To enforce the sending of a test...

Page 9: ... ALPHA housing Do not use the ALPHA if it is damaged Mount the ALPHA with its connectors oriented towards the bottom No metal parts on or near the front the top or the sides of the housing they would interfere with the various antennas When using stickers make sure to use non metallic materials and colours only in order to avoid interference with radio or mobile connection GPS antenna location Int...

Page 10: ...ernal on both sides Modem antenna provision Free line of sight to the base station is optimal Internal radio antenna location Internal antenna below the lid Internal radio antenna provision Free line of sight to the repeater is optimal ...

Page 11: ... mounting plate similar to that of the ALPHA Make sure to use mounting material suitable for the environment To ensure redundancy it is mandatory to use always two fastening elements for the solar panel Panel orientation should be chosen so that it gets as much sun as possible especially under bad conditions like in winter Also take shadows of buildings trees etc into consideration Slightly inclin...

Page 12: ...tion at 30 of the direction it is pointed to It is best used if the ALPHA is placed outside the installation area of loggers that should be covered Mounting clamp fits poles up to 50 mm Always use both clamps and securely tighten the screws The little staves should be oriented vertically for correct polarisation Sample installation with solar panel and Yagi ...

Page 13: ...s best used if the ALPHA is placed within the installation area of loggers which should be covered Mounting clamp fits poles up to 50 mm Always use both clamps and securely tighten the screws The rod should be oriented vertically for correct polarisation Sample installation with solar panel and rod antenna ...

Page 14: ...Mechanical Dimensions Parameter Comment min typ max Unit Size Length Without connector 152 mm Width 102 mm Height With mounting plate 95 mm Others Weight 1 3 kg Operating temperature 30 70 C Protective class Connector inserted IP67 ...

Page 15: ...mW UMTS Band I 250 mW UMTS Band II 250 mW UMTS Band V 250 mW UMTS Band VI 250 mW UMTS Band VIII 250 mW GSM Band 850 2 W GSM Band 900 2 W GSM Band 1800 1 W GSM Band 1900 1 W LTE 1 200 mW LTE 2 200 mW LTE 3 200 mW LTE 4 200 mW LTE 5 200 mW LTE 7 200 mW LTE 8 200 mW LTE 12 200 mW LTE 18 200 mW LTE 19 200 mW LTE 20 200 mW LTE 28 200 mW Depending on antenna gain ...

Page 16: ...Wh 10 Ah Charging temperature 30 C 55 C 4 4 Pin Assignment 4 4 1 Power Connector M8 Connector Pin Signal 1 12VDC 4W Input 3 NC 4 Ground 4 4 2 Antenna Connector 1 to 3 Connector RP TNC Plug IP67 connected RP TNC Connector Pin Signal 1 case 1 Signal case Ground 4 5 External Antenna Impedance 50Ω 3 1 4 ...

Page 17: ...red flashes The ALPHA will enter sleep mode on its own if over the course of two days there is no power supply connected and no SIM card inserted 6 Disposal Never put electrical appliances in a household waste bin Always collect them separately and perform an environmentally friendly recycling When disposing of electrical appliances always comply with national and regional waste disposal regulatio...

Page 18: ...t generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by switching the equipme...

Page 19: ...tion in the manual and on the products By using this product you acknowledge that you are aware of and have read the warnings and information provided in the manual Always clean the sensors and mechanical accessories with a clean towel after use before stowing them away in the carry case ...

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