Banner Sure Cross Performance GatewayPro DX80P*A6 series Instruction Manual

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4 Installing Your Sure Cross® RadiosFollow these recommendations to install your wireless network components.4.1 Mounting SureCross Devices OutdoorsUse a Secondary Enclosure. For most outdoor applications, we recommend installing your SureCross devices inside asecondary enclosure. For a list of available enclosures, refer to the Accessories list.Point Away From Direct Sunlight. When you are not using a secondaryenclosure, minimize the damaging effects of ultra-violet radiation by mountingthe devices to avoid facing intense direct sunlight.• Mount under an overhang or other source of shade,• Install indoors, or• Face the devices north when installing outside.For harsh outdoor applications, consider installing your radio inside a secondaryenclosure. For a list of available enclosures, refer to the Accessories list.Mount Vertically to Avoid Collecting Rain. When possible, mount the devices where rain or snow will drain away fromthe device.• Mount vertically so that precipitation, dust, and dirt do not accumulate on permeable surfaces.• Avoid mounting the devices on flat or concave surfaces, especially if the display will be pointing up.Remove Moisture and Condensation. If condensation is present in anydevice, add a small desiccant packet to the inside of the radio. To help vent theradios, Banner also sells a vented plug (model number BWA-HW-031) for the1/2-inch NPT port of the SureCross radios.4.1.1 Watertight Glands and NPT PortsTo make glands and plugs watertight, use PTFE tape and follow these steps.1. Wrap four to eight passes of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) tape aroundthe threads as close as possible to the hexagonal body of the gland.2. Manually thread the gland into the housing hole. Never apply more than5 in-lbf of torque to the gland or its cable clamp nut. 3Seal any unused PG-7 access holes with one of the supplied black plastic plugs. To install a watertight PG-7 plug:1. Wrap four to eight passes of PTFE tape around the plug’s threads, as close as possible to the flanged surface.2. Carefully thread the plastic plug into the vacant hole in the housing and tighten using a slotting screwdriver. Neverapply more than 10 in-lbf torque to the plastic plug.Seal the 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch NPT port(s) if it is not used. To install a watertight NPT plug:1. Wrap 12 to 16 passes of PTFE tape evenly across the length of the threads.2. Manually thread the plug into the housing port until reaching some resistance.3. Using a crescent wrench, turn the plug until all the plug’s threads are engaged by the housing port or until theresistance doubles. Do not over-tighten as this will damage the Sure Cross unit. These threads are tapered and willcreate a waterproof seal without over-tightening.3 This is not a lot of torque and is equivalent to the torque generated without using tools. If a wrench is used, apply only very light pressure.Torquing these fittings excessively damages the device.Sure Cross® Performance DX80 Wireless I/O Networkswww.bannerengineering.com - Tel: 763.544.3164 21