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Document #:
M00-20-7074 Rev. 005
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Table of Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1
Overview .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.2
Wireless Modem Kit ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.
Pre-Installation Considerations .................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
Installation Restrictions and Requirements ............................................................................................. 6
2.2
Conducting a Site Survey ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1
Environment ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2
Increasing Antenna Gain ................................................................................................................ 8
2.2.3
Mounting Considerations ................................................................................................................ 9
3.
Typical Installations for the Wireless Petro-Net Modem® .......................................................................... 10
3.1
Typical Installations ............................................................................................................................... 10
3.2
FIT-Mounted 6 in antenna ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.3
FIT with Remote Antenna (recommended) ........................................................................................... 12
3.4
Multiple FITs (Networking) ..................................................................................................................... 12
3.5
FSC with Remote Antenna (Recommended by Manufacturer) ............................................................. 12
3.6
FSC with Remote Modem ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.7
FSC with Modem-Mounted Antenna (Not Recommended) ................................................................... 13
3.8
Automated Tank Gauge Console .......................................................................................................... 14
3.8.1
SiteSentinel® iSite™ with VSmart Pole-Mounted Outside ........................................................... 14
3.8.2
SiteSentinel® iSite™ with VSmart in a Building ........................................................................... 15
3.9
Communication ...................................................................................................................................... 16
3.9.1
Pre-wired Petro-Net Connector .................................................................................................... 16
3.10
FIT Wiring ......................................................................................................................................... 16
3.10.1
FIT Installation Location Wiring ................................................................................................ 16
3.11
FSC Installation Location Wiring ....................................................................................................... 17
3.12
Tank Gauge Installation Location Wiring .......................................................................................... 18
3.12.1
SiteSentinel® iSite™ Console Connection .............................................................................. 18
3.12.2
VSmart Connection: ................................................................................................................. 19
4.
XTEND Modem Advanced Configuration ................................................................................................... 20
4.1
What You Will Need .............................................................................................................................. 20
4.2
Configuration Settings ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.3
Installing the Software ........................................................................................................................... 20
4.4
FSC to Multiple FIT Operation (3 or More Wireless Modems) .............................................................. 21
4.4.1
FSC Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................... 22
4.4.2
FIT #1 Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................ 23
4.4.3
FIT #2 Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................ 24
4.5
Point-To-Point Operation (2 Wireless Modems) .................................................................................... 25
4.5.1
Modem #1 Configuration .............................................................................................................. 26
4.5.2
Modem #2 Configuration .............................................................................................................. 27
5.
Operation and Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 28
5.1
Hardware Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 28
5.2
Range Test Setup .................................................................................................................................. 29
5.2.1
Performing a Range Test ............................................................................................................. 29
5.3
Switch Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 31
5.4
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 31
5.4.1
OPW Switch Settings ................................................................................................................... 32
