Gasboy TopKAT Fuel Management System Installation - Manual (Page 127)

MDE-4319E TopKAT™ Fuel Management System Installation Manual · August 2008 Page 121
Wireless Communications Installation
10 – Wireless Communications Installation
The primary reason to use wireless communications between the TopKAT system and a
polling 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 10-1 ). The distance between the TopKAT system and polling
system can be up to 3 miles (4.8 kilometers).
The wireless communications option cannot provide or extend communications between the
following devices:
• Island Card Readers (ICRs)
• 9800 Series pumps/dispensers
• Gasboy PCUs
• Other manufacturers’ electronic pumps
• Credit card network communications
Figure 10-1: 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.