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RC4 Wireless

 

RC5 EASS IP65

  

Installation Safety and  

Site Preparation Guide 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(c) 2018 RC4 Wireless.  All rights reserved. Rev 1.1A 

 

 

Summary of Contents for RC5 EASS IP65

Page 1: ...RC4 Wireless RC5 EASS IP65 Installation Safety and Site Preparation Guide c 2018 RC4 Wireless All rights reserved Rev 1 1A ...

Page 2: ...ptional Accessories Not Included 9 Main Power Connection 10 Data Cable Connection 11 Antenna Connection 12 Device Configuration 13 Automatic Transmit Receive Functionality 14 Contact RC4 Wireless 14 Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws an...

Page 3: ...a suitable padlock not included Warning The RC5 enclosure prevents exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside Do not operate the system unless all circuit boards components and covers are in place and the enclosure cover is closed and latched Warning Read all installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you work on ...

Page 4: ...turn off the power Disconnect all power before doing the following Installing or removing a chassis Working near power supplies Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area such as moist floors ungrounded power extension cables frayed power cords and missing safety grounds Do not work alone if hazardous conditions exist Never assume that power is disconnected from a circuit Always check N...

Page 5: ...he safety of your equipment periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap It should be between 1 and 10 megohms Mohm General Site Requirements This section describes the requirements your site must meet for safe installation and operation of your RC4 Wireless transceiver Ensure that the site is properly prepared before beginning installation If you are experiencing shutdowns or u...

Page 6: ... damage to equipment Damage from static discharge can cause immediate or intermittent equipment failure Ensure that the chassis cover and cable glands are secure and water tight Ensure that the antenna is fully connected finger tight is adequate and the antenna connection is free of moisture and debris DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CABLE GLANDS DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ANTENNA Finger tight is adequate Power Gu...

Page 7: ...vers should be positioned for the shortest possible distance between antennas with the fewest obstacles in the line of sight path between antennas Omnidirectional antennas sometimes called whip antennas should be oriented vertically with the tip pointing directly upward or downward For other types of antennas follow instructions provided with them Higher elevation of antennas improves range This i...

Page 8: ...supply RP SMA antenna connection 2 conductor Wago connector for AC power connections pre attached to internal power supply input wires AC power cable gland suitable for 5 11mm diameter cable Data cable gland suitable for 3 6mm diameter cable 900MHz omnidirectional dipole antenna 19cm long articulated base RP SMA connector Wall mount kit consisting of 4 small brackets and screws ...

Page 9: ...larging gland holes be sure to remove ALL resulting debris from the RC5 EASS IP65 enclosure when done Avoid contaminating the RC5 enclosure with metal particles on drill bits and other tools The following are available at additional cost Alternative antennas including high gain directional Yagi panel and more Antenna extension cables for mounting an antenna some distance from the RC5 enclosure Pol...

Page 10: ...w instructions and procedures provided by Wago for part number 222 412 Keep internal AC wiring short and neat without excess length within the RC5 EASS IP65 enclosure Cable tie the incoming AC wiring to the Class 2 power supply wiring in a position that ensures the Wago connector remains below the power supply within the power wiring area outlined by white lines on the circuit board Important Remo...

Page 11: ...olarity If using RJ45 connections it may be necessary to crimp the connector to the data cable after passing it through the cable gland There is no performance advantage to either the screw terminals or the RJ45 connectors They are connected in parallel If passing DMX data through the RC5 to other devices the input and output can be either through screw terminals or RJ45 connectors The connections...

Page 12: ...onnector at the top of the enclosure Caution ONLY approved 900MHz antennas may be used with RC5 EASS IP65 transceivers A list of appropriate antennas is available from RC4 Wireless Connect the provided antenna by threading the base of the antenna onto the connector on the top of the enclosure FINGER TIGHT IS ADEQUATE DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ANTENNA Omnidirectional dipole antennas should be oriented...

Page 13: ...evices are not operating as expected it is often best to Restore Factory Defaults With the device powered on Press and hold the Func button Tap the ID3 Set Defaults button Release the Func button When the buttons are released the left most LEDs yellow and green will blink several times together followed by a device restart RC5 devices can be accessed and configured remotely by wireless using RC4 C...

Page 14: ...ll behave as a wireless data receiver and output wired DMX data on the wired DMX connections Otherwise if wired DMX data is present at the DMX data cable connections the transceiver will behave as a transmitter and broadcast wireless DMX data to receivers Contact RC4 Wireless Your satisfaction is very important to us Do not hesitate to contact us for assistance RC4 Wireless 13604 Heathwood Court R...

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