Rain Bird The Freedom System for Maxicom, Instruction Manual

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6
Installing the base unit
Select a suitable location for the base unit, either on a desktop or mounted on a
wall (see below). To avoid possible interference with the Maxicom
2
computer
monitor, position the base unit at least six feet away from the monitor, but within
25 feet (the length of the communication cable) of the Maxicom
2
computer. Make
sure that you select a location that will allow you to route a 25-feet coaxial cable
from the base unit to the central base antenna.
If you want to mount the base unit on a wall, begin with step 1, below. If you place
the unit on a desktop, skip to step 3.
1.
Place the base unit against the wall. With a pencil, mark the position on the
wall where you will drill holes for the four mounting brackets.
2.
Drill the holes and mount the base unit on the wall. The specific screws you
will need to mount the base unit will vary according to the type of mounting
surface (i.e., wood, cement, masonry, drywall, etc.).
3.
Connect the 120 VAC power cord to the Freedom System base unit. Plug
the cord into a 120 VAC power outlet on the Maxicom
2
system’s voltage
stabilizer unit.
Note: Be sure the antenna is connected prior to connecting to the power supply.
4.
Connect the the communication cable’s female connector to the Maxicom
2
serial port. If your Maxicom 2 computer has a 9-pin serial port, you must
purchase a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter from your local computer or electrical
parts supplier.