o If using a network cable you have installed yourself, please ensure a
maximum length of 90 m/295 ft between the smaXtec Base Station and
the network socket is not exceeded.
o If using a network cable you have installed yourself, please ensure you
only use network cabling with double shielding (SSTP, SFTP)
• Mount at a minimum height of 2 m/6 ft (not within reach of cows)
• Do not mount in a closed storeroom (transmission problems)
• Close to cows (the smaXtec Base Station can read out smaXtec Sensors
within a radius of 10 – 30 meters/32 - 96 ft; otherwise a smaXtec Repeater is
required)
• Remember to consider locations for a smaXtec Repeater (if planned)
• An unobstructed view enables a greater range for planned smaXtec Repeaters
• Do not expose the smaXtec Base Station and mains adapter to direct sunlight
or rain.
3. Mounting of the smaXtec Base Station
Please follow the following steps:
• Use the screws and wall plugs provided
• Lift up plastic panel
• Drill mounting holes (use the drill template provided, see Quickstart Guide)
• Wood: screws can be used on their own (2 mm (1/12‘‘) holes can be pre-
drilled)
• Walls: use wall plugs (drill a 6 mm (1/4“) hole and insert wall plug)
4. Connecting the mains adapter and network cable/GSM antenna
When the smaXtec Base Station has been mounted in accordance with instructions,
please connect the mains adapter and the network cable/GSM antenna. Please
follow the steps described below:
• To ensure dustproof and waterproof use of the smaXtec Base Station, please
use the smaXtec network cable 5/10/20 m (16/32/65 ft).
• Connect the power supply unit provided with the smaXtec Base Station and
plug in to a wall socket. If there is no wall socket within 3 m/10 ft then it is best
to install a new one to the left of the smaXtec Base Station.
• Please note (applies to network cable and mains adapter cable):
o It is not permitted to loop cables around the smaXtec Base Station
(transmission problems).
o If possible, the cable should lead to the smaXtec Base Station from
above.
5. Verification of correct functionality with the help of status LEDs
Following successful completion of all steps, the status of the smaXtec Base Station
can be verified with the help of the LEDs. As soon as the mains adapter is plugged in
the smaXtec Base Station starts up. Following successful installation, please check
the status of the LEDs (connection can take upto 10 minutes):
• smaXtec Base Station has started up: Power LED glows steady green
• connected to the internet: Link LED glows steady green
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