NMS044 Reference Manual
Completing System Assembly
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2.1.1 Preparing the System Battery
Your NMS system ships from the factory tested and assembled, except for the final
connection to the external battery. This section shows how to charge and connect the
external system power.
Step 1.
Install the battery in the case and connect CBL225 as shown in
.
Figure 2-2
Battery Installation Sequence
Step 2.
(
Optional
) If you want to charge the system battery prior to deploying, do the
following:
Charging the System Battery Using AC Power (NMS044 System Only)
a.
Connect the solar connectors (CBL228) to the AC battery charger (part of
PSA039). The solar connectors extend from the solar charge controller; PSA039
is included with the NMS044 system. Refer to
Figure 2-1 System Wiring Overview
for details.
b.
Plug into an external AC power source (wall outlet).
a.
Open the case and lift out the plate
being careful not to pull any wires
loose. Set the plate at an angle away
from case.
b.
If not already in place, set the
battery inside the guide lines with
the terminals toward the bottom of
the case.
c.
For the battery connection
(CBL225), insert the connectors into
the power distribution block—red to
red and black to black—side by side
in any available connector. See
Figure 2-1 System Wiring Overview
for reference.
d.
When using EPS044 package only,
leave the yellow connector
disconnected.
a.
b.
c.
d.
