Geokon 8800 User manual

Product Tutorial

Installing GeoNet Networks

Topics Covered in this Tutorial
Initial Set Up
Powering the Network
Network Considerations
Connecting Sensors to Nodes
Final Steps

Initial Setup

Begin with the Network
Supervisor and one Node
The Node and Supervisor
should be in close proximity
during setup
Getting Started

Complete the following with the
Supervisor and the Node:
1. Remove the rubber cap from the
antenna mount
2. Position the antenna on the mount
3. Thread the antenna onto the
mount by rotating the antenna
clockwise until finger tight
Attach the Antennae

1. Using a Phillips head screwdriver,
loosen the cover screws by turning
them counterclockwise
2. Remove the covers from both units
Remove the Covers

Complete the following with the
Supervisor and the Node:
1. Align the positive (+) side of the
D cell batteries with the left side
of the battery holder
2. Push the batteries straight down
into the holder
Install the Batteries

Powering the Network

1. Power the Supervisor first, by
moving the battery selector
switch to ALKALINE or
LITHIUM, depending on the
type of batteries installed
(The green LED on the side of
the unit will flash twice,
indicating it has power)
2. Power the Node in the same
manner as the Supervisor
Power the Devices