Mueller Mi.Net - Table of Contents

MI.NET MULTI-NETWORK COLLECTOR
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Installation and Operation Manual
CONTENTS
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mi.Net Multi-Network Collector System Description ................................................................................................................................. 5
Base Unit Modules .................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Module Descriptions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Before You Begin ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Safety Considerations ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation and Operation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Base Unit Mounting Options ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Table I: Collector Mounting Options .................................................................................................................................................... 14
2-1/2" Metal Pipe Mounting: ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Utility / Wood Pole Mounting: ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
BAND-IT Mounting: ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Flat Building Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Battery Installation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Remote Amplifier Installation ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
External Cellular and GPS Antennas .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Lightning Protection and Grounding ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Power Connections .................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Solar Installations .................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
AC Installations .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Connection Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Attach Ferrite Filter ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Installation Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Pre-installation Collector Items ......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Post-installation Items ....................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
LED Statuses .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Set Up and Configuration ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix I: Mounting Unit with Band-It .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix II: Weatherproofing Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Appendix III: Lightning Protection Recommendations ............................................................................................................................ 34
Surge protection .................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Grounding ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Ground Connections: .............................................................................................................................................................................
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Appendix IV: Solar Installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Solar Power Installation Notes: ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Solar Battery Monitoring Wiring ............................................................................................................................................................ 36