HydroPoint WeatherTRAK LC Controller User manual

LC Controller (2G Modem Module)
Installing the LTE Modem and Flex Antenna
This LTE modem module and flex antenna provides you with the latest standard for connectivity between your
WeatherTRAK controller and the cloud.
Materials Provided
 LTE Flex Antenna with SIM card
 Modem Module
Equipment Needed
 Phillips Screwdriver
 3/4” Vinyl Electrical Tape
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Part 1: Update Controller Firmware
1
Swing open the controller cover, and then open the
panel door.
2
Locate the USB port on the back side of the control
panel.
If a Cloud Update Key is installed, remove it and
set it aside.
3
Insert the enclosed Cloud Update Key into the USB
port as pictured.
Close the front panel door.

LTE Modem Module and Flex Antenna Upgrade Instructions for the LC Controller (2G Modem Module)
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1
Disconnect AC power by turning off the circuit
breaker or unplugging the controller. If it is not
possible to turn off the circuit breaker, open the
control panel door and unplug the ribbon cable
from the back of the panel.
Note: The chassis board will still have power after
the ribbon cable has been unplugged.
Unscrew the modem module from the back panel,
and then lift it off. Retain the screws for reuse in
Part 2.
5
Check to see that the latest firmware is installed.
Press HELP. (screen 03)
Press until WEATHERTRAK VERSION displays.
For LC controllers, the version should be 7.8.2 or
higher.
If the firmware does not update, try Part 1 again. If
it still does not update, contact Customer Support.
Leave the Cloud Update Key installed into the USB
port.
Part 2: Disconnect Power and Remove the Modem Module
4
Restart the controller:
Press HELP.
Press until the Restart Controller screen displays.
(screen 17-03)
Press *to restart the controller.
2

Part 4: Install the New Antenna
Screw the antenna cable onto the antenna port.
3
Affix the antenna to the back side of the panel in the
location shown.
Warning: Do not strain the antenna connection.
2
Remove the backing from the flex antenna.
1
Part 3: Install the New Modem Module
LTE Modem Module and Flex Antenna Upgrade Instructions for the LC Controller (2G Modem Module)
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1
Align the new modem module with the connecting
pins and gently push it down to attach to the
connecting pins. Fasten with the screws you set
aside.

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4
Tape down the antenna cable with electrical tape
to prevent it from snagging on the terminal boards.
Part 5: Reconnect Power and Check Communication
2
Close the control panel door.
Check to see that the date and time are correct on
the display screen. The time and date should sync
automatically if the controller is online.
Check to see that the controller is online. Press the
COMM button. Press the button until the GPRS
STATUS screen displays (COMM13). After 5
minutes, the display should say ONLINE. If it
doesn’t, contact support at 1-800-362-8774.
Close the controller cover.
LTE Modem Module and Flex Antenna Upgrade Instructions for the LC Controller (2G Modem Module)
1
Reattach the ribbon cable to the back of the panel.
Reconnect AC power if it was disconnected.