A Quick Start Guide to Setting up the Solar Power Supply
for the Radius
®
BZ1 and RGX
®
Gateway
STEP 1: SITE SELECTION
Before setting up the Solar Power Supply (SPS), carefully select the site.
1.
Select an open, outdoor location with abundant sunshine.
2.
Avoid obstacles (e.g. trees, buildings, etc.) that may block the sun and
also areas subject to frequent flooding
.
STEP 2: INSTALL BATTERY IN ENCLOSURE
IMPORTANT:
Safety Team
– Install battery* before moving SPS to deployment site!
1.
From the box labeled
“ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT”,
remove the insert
assembly (with the enclosure) and the battery.
2.
On the back of the enclosure, make sure the power switch is OFF.
3.
Open the enclosure. Remove the battery holder, place the battery inside,
replace the battery holder, and secure using provided hardware.
4.
Connect the red lead to the positive (+) terminal, the black lead to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery, and secure.
5.
Check the battery voltage to ensure that the battery is fully charged
(about 12 volts DC). Shut enclosure door and secure.
*
Note:
Always install battery in a nonhazardous or declassified location
!
STEP 3: DEPLOY TO SITE
1.
Gather insert assembly and other SPS components and transport to
selected site.
Note:
Radius® BZ1 and RGX® Gateway are ordered and shipped separately.
2.
Remove stand assembly (legs) from box labeled
LEGS
, place in an
upright position, and spread apart, slightly.
3.
As needed, adjust the length of each leg using the adjustment pins.
STEP 4: INSTALL INSERT ASSEMBLY IN STAND
1.
After placing the stand upright, locate the label on top that reads
“FRONT”.
2.
On the orange insert assembly, locate the matching
“FRONT”
label.
3.
With both labels facing you, align the pegs on the insert assembly with the
pockets (tubes) on the legs and insert.
4.
Optional: Secure the orange insert by installing 2 cotter pins. For added stability,
use the j-hook stakes to secure the legs and feet of the stand.
STEP 5: INSTALL SOLAR PANEL
1.
From the box labeled
“ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT”,
remove the solar assembly
(panel, mount, and cable with minilocks).
2.
The solar assembly arrives ready for use, attached to the panel. Place the
solar assembly on top of the connector on the stand. Attach the other end of
the cable to the port
marked “Solar Panel” on the back of the enclosure.
3.
For maximum charging efficiency, orient the solar panel to due south
(northern hemisphere) or due north (southern hemisphere).
4.
Secure the solar assembly by hand-tightening the two adjusting knobs.
Then, snap the plastic minilocks onto both ends of the solar cable.
