SMART IO
31-00428 | Rev.10-20
Part Number: 32350802-001
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Installing the Remote Antenna
1.
Uninstall the Local antenna by turning the base of
the antenna counter-clockwise.
2.
Place the Remote antenna where the signal reception
is good.
3.
Safely route the Remote antenna wire terminal nut to
the Smart IO.
4.
Remove the terminal blocks on either side of the SMA
Connector for easier access to the connector.
5.
Insert the wire terminal nut into the SMA connector.
6.
Tighten the wire terminal nut by turning the nut
clockwise. Do not overtighten.
7.
Remount the terminal blocks.
NOTE: Ferrite ring is not required when the Remote
Antenna is used with the Smart IO.
REMOTE ANTENNA PLACEMENT
• Place and align the antenna in a way that the Wi-Fi
signal does not interfere with many obstacles.
• Obstacles such as metal, steel-reinforced concrete wall
filter ~10-90% of the Wi-Fi signal. Other obstacles such
as drywall, wood, glass filter ~0-10% of the Wi-Fi signal.
• The antenna has a strong signal transmission/reception
from the side. See figure below. Position the sides of the
antenna towards the device it is communicating with
(e.g Gateway/WiFi Node).
• Keep the antenna away from devices that cause wireless
interference such as other Wi-Fi network and
telecommunications equipment.
• Make sure that the antenna is installed perpendicular to
the surface for a good Wi-Fi signal.
• Do not install the antenna close to the floor.
• The Local antenna can be used when the Smart IO is
installed in a plastic cabinet/enclosure.
Removing the Smart IO from the
DIN Rail
1.
Remove the Terminal Covers if applicable.
2.
Disconnect all the communication and power supply
terminals from the Smart IO.
3.
Hold the Smart IO with one hand and insert a flat
blade screwdriver into the bottom red clip slot and
pull the red clip outward to release the Smart IO from
the DIN rail.
4.
Repeat the same for the top red clip.
5.
Remove the Smart IO from the DIN rail.
Removing the Smart IO from the
Wall/Panel
1.
Remove the Terminal covers if applicable.
2.
Disconnect all the communication and power supply
terminals from the Smart IO.
3.
If the remote antenna is installed, remove the termi
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nal blocks on either side of the SMA Connector for
easier access to the connector. Disconnect the
antenna by turning the antenna wire terminal nut
counter-clockwise.
4.
Use a screwdriver to remove the bottom screw first.
5.
Hold the Smart IO with one hand and remove the top
screw.
6.
Remove the Smart IO from the wall/panel.
SMA Connector
Remote Antenna
Wire Terminal Nut
Smart IO
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