User's Manual

LUMEN TERRAIN User Manual
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Chapter 2. Installation
2.1. Installation Guidelines
This section provides general information with respect to the mechanical and electrical installation, and should
be thoroughly reviewed before the system is installed. To ensure safe and reliable operation of the LUMEN
TERRAIN, the system must be installed in accordance with the established guidelines per application
engineering drawing. Those guidelines, explained in detail in this chapter, include the following topics:
• Unpacking the LUMEN TERRAIN System
• Installing the Base Station, Sensor Nodes, and Solar Panels
• Site Considerations
• Making Electrical Connections
WARNING! The LUMEN TERRAIN Sensor Nodes are installed in hazardous areas where flammable
methane gas may be present. The importance of proper safety practices cannot be overemphasized.
WARNING! Be sure to follow all applicable local safety codes and regulations for installing
electrical equipment. Consult company safety personnel or local safety authorities to verify the
safety of any procedure or practice.
Attention European Customers! To meet CE Mark requirements, all cables must be installed as
described in Appendix D,.