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MetPak/MetPak RG and MetPak Pro Base Stations
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Issue 1
Doc. No. 1723-PS-0023
October 2018
4.7.
Power and Communication Connections
To connect Power and Communication to the MetPak Base Station Range:
Open the hub box by unfastening the four screws.
Strip the power and communication cable wires to have 8mm of exposed soldered wire.
Pass the cable through one of the gland nuts (please refer to para 4.4. Notes).
Locate the green 8 way plug in connector J5 (see below).
Connect the cable to J5 for the required communication type e.g. RS232, RS422 etc.
Attach the cable’s screen wires to the Hex terminal post (see below).
After connection, securely tighten the gland nut to prevent moisture ingress.
NOTE: The MetPak Range Hub Box cable glands contain spring loaded metal leaves that are
designed to make a ground contact with cables that have an overall braid screen. Care is therefore
required when inserting and removing cables through the glands to prevent damage to the metal
leaves.
Re-fit the hub box lid.
J5 Pin 8
J5 Pin 1
Hex
Terminal
Post
Hygroclip J1 Pin 6
J5, RS232 to USB and Power
Configuration Cable Wires
Wind Sensor J4 Pin 1
