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SECTION 2
Mounting and Wiring
Determine the Signal Strength and Select a Location
(Communication path is set to Cell or IP & Cell)
The communicator must be mounted indoors within the protected premises. When choosing a
suitable mounting location, understand that signal strength is very important for proper operation.
For most installations using the supplied antenna, mounting the unit as high as practical, and
avoiding large metal components provides adequate signal strength for proper operation.
You will use the communicator to determine signal strength in order to find a suitable mounting
location.
RF Exposure
Warning – The internal or external antenna(s) used with this product must be installed to
provide a separation distance of at least 7.8 in. (20 cm) from all persons and must not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance
with FCC multi-transmitter product procedures.
Note: The communicator must be installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
Unshielded, 22 AWG cable is recommended for the communicator power/data wires.
* LTE-I Initial Power Up: Upon initial power up, the communicator LEDs blink in repeated
sequence from top to bottom indicating network initialization.
Green (REG) Yellow (TX/RX) Red (FAULT)
This sequence may take up to 15 minutes. Do not reset power during this time.
When initialization is complete, the Signal Quality display LEDs will light and the yellow and
red LEDs may blink (per their respective functions).
After initial network setup, subsequent resets or power ups can take up to 90 seconds.
1. Unpack the communicator and open the case by pushing in the two bottom tabs with a
screwdriver while separating the case front.
2. Temporarily connect the communicator to the AC transformer or battery.
3. Choose the installation site with the best signal quality by observing the signal quality bar
graph (refer to Appendix A for information about signal strength and status indications).
Signal quality should be within 2-5 bars. The best signal strength is usually found at the
highest point in the building, near a window.
4. Mark the location for the communicator.
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