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- | ===== Installing the hardware | + | ==== Installing the hardware ==== |
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- | ==== Screw mounting | + | === Screw mounting === |
If you are not using DIN rail, the ezeio can be mounted using two screws and the keyholes on the back. The screws need to be 74.35mm (2930 thou) center-to-center. | If you are not using DIN rail, the ezeio can be mounted using two screws and the keyholes on the back. The screws need to be 74.35mm (2930 thou) center-to-center. | ||
- | ==== Antenna | + | **When using the ezeio with side-dock expansion modules, always use a DIN rail. Do not use screw mount with side-dock modules.** |
+ | === Antenna === | ||
- | Use only the antenna supplied with the ezeio. The antenna and antenna mounting bracket has excellent performance when mounted correctly. Please follow these instructions. | + | <WRAP center round tip 60%> |
+ | Proper antenna placement is __critical__ for reliable operation. | ||
+ | * ALWAYS keep the antenna connected | ||
+ | * Keep the contacts dry and clean | ||
+ | * Do not damage the antenna cable | ||
+ | * Never mount the antenna inside a metal enclosure | ||
+ | * Mount the antenna away from metal objects and other cables | ||
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+ | Use only the antenna supplied with the ezeio. The antenna and antenna mounting bracket has excellent performance when mounted correctly. Please follow these instructions | ||
The antenna bracket can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface using two regular screws, or on a pole using a U-bracket. Make sure the bracket is mounted horizontally and the antenna pointing straight up. | The antenna bracket can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface using two regular screws, or on a pole using a U-bracket. Make sure the bracket is mounted horizontally and the antenna pointing straight up. | ||
- | {{: | + | Keep the antenna |
- | After mounting the antenna bracket, position the antenna | + | [{{: |
- | ==== Wiring | + | After mounting the antenna bracket, position the antenna on the bracket, and tighten the nut. |
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+ | If it's absolutely necessary to use an extension cable for the antenna, keep it as short as possible and use high quality coax cable. Note that the losses in extension cables are significant. For example, 6m (20ft) of RG58 cable attenuates roughly 50% of the signal. | ||
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+ | === Wiring === | ||
The green screw terminals can be pulled out from the body of the ezeio to make access and wiring easier. Make sure you open the screw terminals properly before inserting the wire. Avoid running multiple wires into the same terminal. If you need multiple wires to connect to the same terminal, for example if you have a lot of ground connections, | The green screw terminals can be pulled out from the body of the ezeio to make access and wiring easier. Make sure you open the screw terminals properly before inserting the wire. Avoid running multiple wires into the same terminal. If you need multiple wires to connect to the same terminal, for example if you have a lot of ground connections, | ||
- | The antenna connector shall be finger tight. Do not use a wrench. | + | The antenna connector shall be finger tight. Do not use a wrench. |
The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ45 network connector. There should be a solid ' | The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ45 network connector. There should be a solid ' | ||
<WRAP center round important 80%> | <WRAP center round important 80%> | ||
- | To not use force on any of the connectors. With the exception of a small flat-head screw driver for the screw terminals, no tools are required to connect/ | + | Do not use force on any of the connectors. With the exception of a small flat-head screw driver for the screw terminals, no tools are required to connect/ |
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