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Installation steps 

This guide provides installation drawings and instructions 

appropriate for most applications. For more information, refer to 

the user manual.

1.  Connect the GND terminal on the back of the 945U-E to 

earth/ground.

2.  Install the antenna.
3.  Connect the 945U-E to a DC power supply and power on.
4.  Connect the 945U-E to your computer via Ethernet and 

configure the 945U-E. Refer to the user manual for 
configuration details.

Antenna installation

When selecting an antenna, consider radio proximity. For short 

distance paths, check the receive signal level. If it exceeds 

–40 dBm, a 20 dBm you must fit an attenuator in-line with the 

coaxial cable. Do not use demonstration antennas for the final 

installation.
Use Figure 1 as a guide for installing an antenna and attaching it 

to the 945U-E. 

Figure 1. Antenna Installation

Earth Stake

Module

Connection

For maximum

range, install 

above local 

obstructions.

*

Wavelength: 13" (33 cm)

GND

at least 11 AWG (4 mm

2

)

Earth Conductor

at least 5 AWG

(16 mm

2

)

M4 x 5 mm

Weatherproof

Connections 

(recommended: 

3M

 23 self-

bonding tape) 

Mast

Coaxial Cable

GND

Surge Arrestor

(recommended)

Provide good ground

connection to mast, 

module, and surge 

arrestor.  

If ground conditions 

are poor, use more 

than one stake.

Stress 

Relief

Loop

Antenna*

1 Wavelength

(minimum) 

945U-E

945U-E wireless Ethernet modem 

installation guide

NOTE

This equipment is suitable for use 

in Class I Division 2 groups A, B, 

C and D hazardous locations, or 

nonhazardous locations only. 

WARNING 

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Do not disconnect equipment while 
the circuit is live or unless the area 
is known to be free of ignitable 
concentrations. Substitution of any 
component may impair suitability for 
Class I Division 2.

Statutory requirements

FCC: Unlicensed operation limits 

the radio power. High gain aerials 

may only be used to compensate 

for cable losses. .

Instruction Leaflet 

IL032045EN

Effective Febuary 2016

Version 2.0

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