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MDE-4338A TopKAT™ Fuel Management System Operation Manual · February 2009 Page 63
Wireless Communications Configuration
11 – Wireless Communications Configuration
The primary reason to use wireless communications between TopKAT and the POS system is
to avoid the need of digging a trench and installing metal conduit for communication wires.
The wireless communications is accomplished by using a modem and antenna at each end
(
Figure 11-1 ). The distance between the TopKAT and POS system can be up to 3 miles (4.8
kilometers). There is no observable difference in the way TopKAT operates whether the
communications is provided through communication wires or through a wireless system.
The wireless communications option is NOT intended to provide, nor can it extend
communications between the following devices:
• Island Card Readers
• 9800 Series pumps/dispensers
• Gasboy PCUs
• other manufacturers’ electronic pumps
• credit card network communications
Figure 11-1: TopKAT Wireless System - Directional Antenna at Each End
Unobstructed, Line-of-sight
Antenna Orientation
TopKAT
PC inside Building
Modem Enclosure
For more information on TopKAT Wireless Communications Installation, refer to MDE-4520
Enhanced Communications Installation Manual.