Neptune R450 MC, Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation of the R450 MC
30 R450 Mini Collector Installation and Maintenance Guide
Connecting Power to the R450 MC
The following section contains the instructions for connecting the AC
power (12V AC) or DC power (12V DC) to the R450 MC.
Checking Cellular Modem Connectivity
Complete the following steps to check for modem connectivity.
1 There are LED lights located on the digital and RF board that
should be lit as the unit is powered on. LED lights on the Ethernet
connector (BF Ethernet J1003) should be flashing or steadily lit
indicating that the Ethernet connection is good.
2 If any of the lights are not illuminated, check the Ethernet
connection to the board. The LED lights on the cellular modem
should be illuminated. See Table 5 on page 31. At power up, all
LEDs light red, then amber, and then green. When the boot
sequence is complete, RSSI will light steadily green and SVC will
be flashing green.
3 If the lights are off, this indicates a power problem with the modem
or the power source.
4 Verify that the cellular modem has a SIM card installed (if
applicable) and has been configured.
The integrity of the protective earthing should be
ensured when installed.
Connect AC power wire to the transformer or UPS
per the manufacturer’s instructions. Install the
transformer or UPS only in a well-ventilated area
that is free from explosive or corrosive gases,
vapor, or excessive dust, dirt, and moisture. Ensure
a free flow of air around the transformer or UPS.
RSSI flashing green and SVC amber, indicating reduced RSSI and/or 2G cell
coverage, is sufficient for normal operation.
Certain cellular services, such as CDMA, do not require a SIM card to
operate. However, some cellular services do require a SIM card, such as
GSM (EDGE and GPRS). Verify with the cellular service provider.