CHAPTER 2
Installing the base station
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Follow these steps to install the receiver part of the base station.
1. Locate the best site for the receiver and mount a rod on the
spot. The best site is usually on top of a roof or a mast.
2. Using the provided ring clamps, attach the receiver to the
rod.
3. Attach the female connector on the cable to the male
connector on the receiver by turning the plug’s fastening
screw.
Note: Standard cables are 30 m (approx. 99 ft) long. If you need a
longer cable, you can purchase additional cables to extend
the length up to 500 m (1640 ft).
4. Secure the cable to the rod with ties.
5. Bring the unattached end of the cable into the area where
your computer is.
Installing the power supply The A720PS power supply is the connection between the receiver
and your computer. The power supply is universal and operates
from 85 to 240 volts. Adcon supplies the serial cable and power
cord. Figure 2 illustrates the addIT power supply.
Figure 2. addIT Power Supply
Follow these steps to install the power supply:
1. Attach the cable from the receiver to the power supply.
2. Attach one end of the serial cable to the power supply and
the other end to an available serial port on your computer.
RS-232 SERIAL PORT
RS-485 SERIAL PORT
MAINS
FUSE