In-Situ Con TROLL PRO Installation Manual (purchased after 10 May 2012) - Manual (Page 25)

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Optional Battery Box
Overview of Battery Box Kit
The optional external battery box kit is designed to power the DC-L Model Con TROLL
PRO via battery. It may also be used in conjunction with a 10W or 20W solar panel.
The kit contains the following items.
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Enclosure
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Two 7 Amp-hour lead-acid batteries
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One power cord to connect the battery box to the serial board in the controller
housing
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Mounting hardware
You will need the following tools.
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Wire stripper, wire cutter, utility knife
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Wrench
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Small screwdriver
Additional Considerations
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Replace the batteries every 18 to 24 months to ensure maximum charging
capacity and to avoid unexpected power failures.
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Remove the batteries before short- or long-term storage.
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Clean the outside of the enclosure with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use ammonia or
other harsh chemicals.
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The vent port, located on the side of the enclosure, must remain free of dirt and
debris. Clean as needed.
Preparing the Power Cord
The power cord comes wired into the battery enclosure. You will need to prepare the
other end of the cord for wiring into the serial board in the controller housing.
1. With a utility knife or large wire stripper, remove the approximately 4 in. of outer
sheath from the cable.
2. You will see a white and a black wire. Using smaller wire strippers, remove 0.25- to
0.5 in. of sheath from each wire.
3. Completely remove any shielded wire and other remaining wires with wire cutters.
Mount the Enclosure
Mount the battery enclosure on the same pole or rail as the controller. Brackets for
mounting to a 2.5–3.0 in. diameter pole are included.
Connect the External Battery Enclosure to the Controller Enclosure
1. Route the cable from the External Battery Enclosure to the controller enclosure.
2. Thread the cable through the dome connector and into the enclosure.
3. Connect the leads to the PLC inputs in the I/O Board. See "PLC Connections" on
page 20.