GASMAX/TX Operation & Maintenance Manual, Revision 1.0
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CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION _______________________________________________ 8
2
GENERAL INFORMATION ______________________________________________ 9
3
SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________________________ 10
4
OPERATION _______________________________________________________ 11
5
WIRELESS SYSTEM BASICS ____________________________________________ 14
System Architecture _________________________________________________________ 14
Transmission Distance _______________________________________________________ 15
Monopole and collinear Omni-Directional antennas _______________________________ 16
YAGI Directional Antennas ___________________________________________________ 17
Coaxial Cables ______________________________________________________________ 17
Surge Protection & Grounding_________________________________________________ 18
6
HARDWARE OVERVIEW ______________________________________________ 19
7
INSTALLATION _____________________________________________________ 21
Locating the GASMAX/TX ____________________________________________________ 21
Mounting the GASMAX/TX ___________________________________________________ 21
Power and Signal Wiring _____________________________________________________ 22
Connecting a Remote Antenna ________________________________________________ 22
Connecting A GASMAX/TX Remote Sensor _______________________________________ 23
Sealing Antenna and cable Fittings _____________________________________________ 24
Use in Hazardous Areas ______________________________________________________ 24
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INITIAL SETUP______________________________________________________ 25
power-on and User Interface __________________________________________________ 25
Setting Up the GASMAX/TX and C2/TX Wireless Site Manager _______________________ 26