Skye MiniMet, Руководство по установке

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16. INSTALLING THE GSM/GPRS REMOTE LINK
This module allows the remote connection of the DataHog or MiniMet logger via the GSM/GPRS digital
mobile telephone network. Whilst the two systems use different mobile phone technology and operate in
different ways, installation on the mast is the same.
Please refer to the separate GPRS manual for full details of how this system works.
The GSM/GPRS module housing itself is usually installed near the base of an outdoor mast, using the fitted
mounting bracket and supplied bolts, spacers, washers, nuts and end caps. In most cases the GSM/GPRS
housing will already be fitted to its mast bracket, but please see Appendix 7 if assembly is required.
16.1 GSM/GPRS Remote Link (excluding Solar Panel)
Appendix 8 shows the mounting of the GSM/GPRS housing and bracket onto the pole.
Locate the black cable with a round 8 pin plug coming from the base of the GSM/GPRS housing.
Connect and screw up (do not overtighten) this plug into the DataHog or MiniMet logger socket
marked RS232.
The antenna is already connected inside the GSM/GPRS housing. The antenna and bracket just
need fixing to the mast. The antenna needs to be mounted on the mast as high as possible, see
Appendix 15
To connect the 12V battery, first locate the white cable coming from the base of the GSM/GPRS
housing. Connect the red spade connector (brown wire) to the positive terminal of the battery.
Connect the black spade terminal (blue wire) to the negative terminal. A plastic sheet is provided
which can be bent over the battery and pegs to the ground, to give some protection from the
weather (see Appendix 15)
Use plastic cable ties to protect all cables from movement and damage from chafing.
16.2 GSM/GPRS Remote Links with a Solar Power Source
If this option has been purchased, the solar panel may be mounted back-to-back with the
GSM/GPRS module housing. In some cases, if the GSM/GPRS unit has been installed in a shaded
site, it may be necessary to install an additional mast nearby to mount the solar panel.
Appendix 9, 10 and 11 show the order in which to assemble the GSM/GPRS housing and solar panel
on one pole. The main brackets are mounted first, (Appendix 9), the solar panel hinged bracket
second (Appendix 10), and finally the solar panel itself is attached (Appendix 11)
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