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Assemble

A FlexNode Line Powered assembly requires a single

FlexNode Line Powered and the mounting kit.

FlexNode Line Powered Installation Parts

Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA)

Pull the power cable (not provided by Sensys Networks) through the conduit to mounting

location for the FlexNode Line Powered. Ensure the power cable is not connected to the power

source. Make sure the power cable has enough slack for drip loop. Assemble the mounting plate

onto the pole. Attach mounting arm to mounting plate. Complete the remaining assembly steps

for the FlexNode Line Powered inside the bucket before attaching it to mounting arm.

Please refer to Repeater Installation Guide for detailed instructions for mounting assembly.

Prepare Mounting Location

Strip the wires to expose approximately 0.27 in (7 mm)

of the conductor from the power cable to prepare for

connecting to green terminal block inside repeater.

Strip Wires

Remove reusable cotter pins and pull out both retention

rods. Remove the FlexRepeat3 Line Powered cover.

Pull Cover Off Repeater

Remove the bulkhead connector

and remove and discard the plug.

Remove Plug

Summary of content (7 pages)

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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) 1 Assemble FlexNode Line Powered Installation Parts A FlexNode Line Powered assembly requires a single FlexNode Line Powered and the mounting kit. Prepare Mounting Location Pull the power cable (not provided by Sensys Networks) through the conduit to mounting location for the FlexNode Line Powered. Ensure the power cable is not connected to the power source. Make sure the power cable has enough slack for drip loop.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) Assemble (cont.) a Assemble Bulkhead Connector Assemble bulkhead connector from the FlexRepeat3 Line Powered onto the power cable. Thread Power Cable Connect Stripped Wires to Green Terminal Block Thread the power cable through the repeater to reach the green terminal block. Unplug the green terminal block from (a), then thread the stripped wires into the green terminal block and tighten screws to fit snuggly with a small flat head screw driver.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) Assemble (cont.) Secure Bulkhead Connector to FlexNode Line Powered Slide Cover On and Secure Rods Carefully slide cover on top of FlexNode Line Powered over base. Cover will only be able to fit one way, flip cover if it does not slide down completely. Insert retaining rods from the rear side until rod head is flush against cover and the end of the rod fits into the receiving hole.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) 2 Connect to Access Point Requirements FlexNode Line Powered requires TrafficDOT2 software 2.12.0 or later. Run TrafficDOT Click the icon to start TrafficDOT2. Select IP address Select an access point from the list of APCCs and Access Points and click Connect. Note: Ensure the box for Load Map Data is checked before clicking Connect. Main Window The Main window displays.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) 3 Configure Repeater Channel Notes • The default radio channel for access point to repeater communications is 4. • The default radio channel for repeater to sensor communications is 5. • Never use the same channel for both access point and sensor communications. Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TrafficDOT Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Line Powered Repeater (NA) Configure Repeater (cont.) Save Configuration Click Set Channel(s) to accept configuration changes. Specifying Time Slot Click the Auto-assign All button to automatically assign all Sensors and Repeaters to optimal timeslots. Note: The grayed out options can be made accessible by enabling Advanced Mode using the Advanced drop-down menu.
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Quick Start Guide: FlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA) Configure Repeater (cont.) Adv Tab Notes • A failsafe error message occurs should you choose the external antenna option when there is no external antenna installed. • If FlexNode Line Powered is installed with or without the external antenna, and the Antenna panel options are left unchecked, the internal antenna is used for both To AP and To Sensors channels.