REI mesa 2.0 - Connecting the Antenna & Probes; Powered Connector Cable (Only Included with the MESA 2.0 Deluxe)

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Connecting the Antenna & Probes
The MESA 2.0 Basic and Deluxe packages include connector cables for connecting probes and antennas.
Powered Connector Cable (only included with the MESA 2.0 Deluxe)
The powered connector cable is included with the MESA 2.0 Deluxe package and is required to operate
the flag-shaped Directional Antenna (70 MHz - 500 MHz), the Down Converter Antenna, the visible light
/ infrared probe, and the Ultrasonic probe. Other passive probes included with the MESA 2.0 Deluxe will
also work with the powered connector cable. The powered connector cable has a pin on each end that
transfers power to the powered probes. When connecting the powered connector cable to the MESA
2.0, it is important to align the power pin on the cable with the power contact pad on the MESA 2.0 for
the connector to snap into place.
Note: When disconnecting the powered connector cable, pull from the cable release for leverage. Do
not pull from the cable. Doing so could damage or shorten the life of the cable. It is not necessary to
power off the MESA 2.0 when changing probes/antennas. The MESA 2.0 provides a quick-release
mechanism to help with removing cables. Press down on the quick-release lever while simultaneously
pulling from the cable release for leverage.