STEP 4
Loosen the ferrule on the black fiber-optic device labeled FIBER IN and
insert one end of the fiber-optic cable. Make sure that the fiber-optic
cable fully seats in the ferrule and use only light finger force to tighten and
do not over-tighten the ferrule.
NOTE
Consult Section 5 of this User’s Guide to change the factory
alarm and relay-control settings for the LDR. The factory settings
are consistent with widely accepted modern lightning safety
guidelines.
STEP 5
Affix the front cover of the LDR against the back plate using the brass
thumbscrews.
NOTE
All toggle switches on the LDR throw from left to right.
STEP 6
Turn the LDR ON using the toggle switch labeled Power. The blue LED
indicating External Power and the red LED indicating No Communication
should blink. Other status LEDs on the LDR may also blink on initial
power-up.
STEP 7
Loosen the ferrule and insert the other end of the fiber-optic cable into the
blue fiber-optic device on the Sensor. Hold the Sensor in the upside-
down position (glass diffuser pointing down) for ten seconds to turn the
Sensor OFF.
STEP 8
Now bring the Sensor to the upright position (glass diffuser pointing up) to
turn the Sensor ON. When the Sensor is turned ON, it will immediately
send a confidence message and about ten seconds later, it will perform a
self-test and send a self-test message. Upon receiving a valid message
from the Sensor, the LED labeled NO COMMUNICATION should quit
blinking indicating that the entire communication link is working.
STEP 9
Select a proper mounting place for the Sensor at which the Sensor has a
relatively unobstructed view of the sky. Minimize background noise by
not mounting the Sensor near transmitting antennas, electric motors and
outdoor light fixtures. Ensure that the location selected is well within the
length of fiber-optic cable supplied or available (100 meter maximum).
The tripod and mast supplied are best suited for typical rooftop
installations. Mount the tripod on a stable surface. Use the 6 lag bolts
and pitch pads supplied to secure the feet of the tripod to the roof. Use
the 6 pinch bolts and lock nuts on the tripod to hold the mast tight and
vertical to within a few degrees.
STEP 10
Run the fiber-optic cable from the tripod to the LDR. See the note on
handling fiber-optic cable under Step 3 of this Section. A 30-meter link
(97.5 feet) is supplied with a standard Strike Guard system.
Protective plastic caps are installed on fiber-optic cable that is prepared
and shipped by Wxline. Remove plastic caps from the ends of the cable
only after pulling and running fiber to protect the ends of the fiber from
degradation.
STEP 11
To perform a test of the complete fiber-optic communication link, Sensor
and LDR, turn the LDR off and go to the next step.
STEP 12
Turn the LDR ON and verify the blue power LED and the No
Communication LED blinking. While holding the Sensor upside down,
loosen the ferrule on the blue fiber-optic device on the Sensor and fully
insert the end of the fiber-optic cable on the roof. Continue to hold the
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