Teledyne 2102 Wireless Communication Module Preparation and Installation

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2102 Wireless Communication Module

Section 3 Preparation and Installation

Note

Always install the Wireless Communication Module on top of the other units.

3.3.1Install the modules The modules should be secured at the site. This prevents damage caused by accidental falls and from being swept away if the channel is flooded. In manholes, the modules are often secured to a ladder rung, or suspended from a spreader bar. Teledyne Teledyne Isco’s Customer Service Department or your local rep- resentative can assist you with installation options.

Guidelines for the best possibility of successful communications are:

•Locate the remote unit as high up inside the manhole as practically possible. The greater the depth of the remote inside the manhole, the shorter the effective radiating distance. Also bear in mind that inside a manhole, even in best-case situations, the unit will still always be below the surface of the ground and under an iron cover as well.

•Locate the vehicle that contains the base unit as close to the manhole as is safe and reasonable. If possible, for safety reasons, park along the curb, or off-street in a parking lot. Try to park so that there is a clear line of sight through the windshield of the vehicle to the manhole containing the remote unit. Any obstruction between the manhole and the receiver reduces the chances for successful communications.

•Place the base unit on the dashboard of the vehicle. The radiated energy from the remote unit passes more readily through glass than through the body of a vehicle.

•Suspend the remote unit inside the manhole so the front of the unit faces the center of the manhole; again this optimizes radiation patterns.

As you complete the installation, the following should be checked before leaving the site unattended:

•Make sure the module is on the top rung of the manhole or as close as possible to the surface. Signal trans- mission will be impaired substantially the deeper the module is mounted in the manhole.

•Make sure the manhole cover is fully replaced and secure.

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Contents Wireless Communication Module Page Foreword Page Wireless Communication Module Table of ContentsList of Figures List of TablesQuick Start Guide Getting StartedComponents Wireless ModuleWireless Module Components Top View Item No DescriptionWireless Module Components Bottom View 2102 Components Bottom ViewUpper Connector Capped System Connections Base unit cable configurations Remote unit cable configurationsIntroduction Wireless ModuleOverview Applications Controls, Connectors, and Indicators Wireless Module FeaturesTop/Right View Bottom/Left View Technical Specifications 2102 Module Technical SpecificationsControls, Connectors, and Indicators 2102 Module Item No Name DescriptionTechnical Specifications Spread Spectrum Radio Technical Specifications 2191 Battery ModuleWireless Module Connector Pins Pin Name DescriptionPreparing for Installation Preparation and InstallationUnpacking Instructions Installation Wireless Communication Module Preparation and InstallationWireless Communication Module Preparation and Installation Wireless Communication Module Preparation and Installation Testing Installation Wireless Communication Module Preparation and Installation Programming Section OverviewBase Unit Configuration Remote Unit ConfigurationCable or Power Option Part Number Description Refer to Fig Base Module Connect CablesWireless Communication Module Programming How to Obtain Service MaintenanceMaintenance Overview CleaningWireless Communication Module Maintenance Replacement Parts Diagrams and Listings Appendix a Replacement PartsTeledyne Isco, Inc Wireless Communication Module Appendix a Replacement Parts Item No Part Number Description Fig. A-1Wireless Communication Module Appendix a Replacement Parts Table Hazmat 2100 Nodes 60-2003-550 Rev Page Teledyne Isco One Year
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