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11) In-line connector instructions
The PARAKEET SENSUS is shipped preconfigured to work with certain Sensus protocol
encoders and ships as standard with Nicor Connector but other connector types such as 308
and Twist Tight can be supplied.
Warning: BEFORE JOINING, MAKE SURE ALL SURFACES OF THE
CONNECTOR ENDS ARE CLEAN, DRY, AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS OR DIRT.
THIS STEP IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THE CONNECTOR REMAINS
WATER TIGHT AND SUBMERSIBLE.
Nicor Connector
1. Pull the dust cap(s) off.
2. Locate the arrow on each connector. With the arrows pointed toward each other, push
the ends together until the encoder side connector is fully seated into the endpoint side
connector. There should be no visible gap. See the last image in Figure below.
12) Mounting Instructions
Pit Installations.
The Parakeet Transmitter works best when positioned as close to the top of the pit lid as
possible. While mounting vertically just underneath OR through the lid is preferred. Taggle
also recommends placing the endpoint horizontally under the lid as shown below, provided
the modification is acceptable with local and state laws.
NOTE: If possible, ensure the Antenna end of the endpoint is positioned close to end of the
lid from which it is opened.