IRROMETER WATERMARK 900M-CG/BP-LTE User manual

Cellular Gateway – 900M-CG/BP-LTE
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WARRANTY: The IRROMETER COMPANY warrants its products against defective
workmanship or materials under normal use for one year from date of purchase. Defective
parts will be replaced at no charge for either labor or parts if returned to the manufacturer
during the warranty period. The seller’s or manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to
replace the defective part and neither seller nor manufacturer shall be liable for any injury,
loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of or inability to use the
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tampering or vandalism, freezing or other damage whether intentionally or inadvertently
caused by the user.
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Terminal Strip inside of WATERMARK Monitor enclosure
If your 900M-CG/BP-LTE was ordered at the same time as a 900M WATERMARK
Monitor, both components will come from the factory with the latest firmware
version and be configured to use together.
INSTALL GUIDE
Configure the 900M for a Cellular Gateway
1. Select Tools then
Configure for
Cellular Gateway
2.
Username and Password can be changed after logging in by going to "User
Settings Page". To change the password, select "Change Password" and enter the
new password.
To create new users or modify existing users, select "Manage Users".
Data will be automatically collected and displayed once the system is installed and
operational. To power up the system, connect the red and black wires from the
solar panel to the loose yellow and black wires in the Cellular Gateway enclosure.
Connect the positive battery terminal to the battery to complete power up. The
system will begin reporting data within one hour.
For support and questions contact IRROMETER Co. at:
951-682-9505
[email protected] www.irrometer.com
IRROMETER Web Portal Access
Access to the Web Data Portal is at: http://portal.irrometer.com
Login with:
Username: ________________________
Password: ________________________
If adding a 900M-CG/BP-LTE to an existing 900M, the monitor must have a serial
number of 20000 or greater with a minimum firmware version of 2.9. It will also
need to be configured to work with the Cellular Gateway through WaterGraph
software. See the contact information for IRROMETER Co. on page 4 if a firmware
upgrade is required and follow the instructions below to configure the monitor to
work with the Cellular Gateway.
Click on Set Defaults in the Cellular Configuration
screen
3. Select Start Reporting to begin reporting.

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Solar Panel Installation –
Attach the spade terminal ends of the wires to the appropriate battery terminals:
BLACK to the negative (–) terminal first, and then RED to the positive (+)
terminal. Batteries are shipped with the negative lead disconnected and taped
over.
DO NOT short the battery wire leads. Shorting can cause fire. If the wires become
shorted, place battery on a nonflammable surface outdoors for observation for
15 - 20 minutes (battery can ignite even after 10 minutes).
To be sure exposed wires do not touch, make wire connections one at a time,
connecting the negative (BLACK) first. If you need to adjust the length of wires, cut
them separately. Do not allow exposed ends of wires to touch.
Make all terminal strip connections for power supply inside Monitor case
before attaching the RED (+) lead to the battery spade terminal.
A charge controller has been included to prevent overcharging batteries. Separate
charge controller instructions are included, should they be needed for
troubleshooting.
For 900M-CG/BP gateways connected directly to a WATERMARK Monitor:
1. Mount the 900M-CG/BP enclosure to the installed mast using the supplied clamps.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (1 m) between the 900M-CG enclosure and any other radio
device. Failure to maintain this distance may result in damage to the devices.
2. Route the 5 conductor cable from the 900M-CG/BP to the 900M and feed it
through the strain relief at the bottom of the Monitor enclosure.
3. Connect the 5 exposed wires to the terminal strip inside of the 900M per the
diagram on page 4.
4. Route 2 conductor power cable from the Solar Panel through the strain relief at the
bottom of the Cellular Gateway enclosure for connection to the Yellow and Black
wires of the battery. Attach the BLACK wire to the BLACK wire and the RED wire
to the YELLOW wire.
Angle the solar panel for maximum sun exposure, above the Cellular Gateway,
typically facing southwest (in the northern hemisphere) .
Fasten to mounting pole with band clamps.
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Maintenance –
The battery is sealed and requires no maintenance, but should be checked
annually for adequate voltage output.
The solar panel requires routine cleaning to provide adequate charging capacity. Even
a light coating of dust can significantly reduce its ability to maintain the battery charge.
It should be rinsed with clean water monthly and cleaned with window cleaner
seasonally.