Comnet NWKSP3 User Manual
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
NWKSP3
COMNET SOLAR POWERED SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing NetWave® from ComNet. This manual will cover how to
install hardware on your enclosure, Configure batteries, cabling and mounting of the
enclosure.
The NetWave® NWKSP3 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications
where a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available
or the cost to run power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for
providing remote power to edge communications equipment. The kit includes
high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid batteries, outdoor
enclosure, solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector and mounting hardware.
The steel outdoor enclosure has a gasket hinged lid with two tamper proof locks
operated by a special key for high security. The enclosure can be mounted on a two
to four inch pole or wall mounted with the included mounting hardware. The Solar
Panels include a top of pole mount requiring a 4” diameter pole. A side of pole
mount is available as an optional accessory. The included 30A solar charge controller
supports an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring,
Intelligent PWM charging mode and battery protection from overcharge and over
discharge while the batteries provide outstanding deep cycle and cold weather
performance.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP3
About This Guide
This guide is intended for different users such as engineers, integrators, developers, and
technicians.
It assumes that users have knowledge of the following:
» Installation of electronic equipment
» Electrical regulations and guidelines
Related Documentation
The following documentation is also available on the disc that was included with your shipment, as
well as from http://www.comnet.net:
» Solar Charge Controller User Manual
» NetWave Wireless Unit User Manual
» Solar Panel mounting instructions (included with the mounting hardware)
Website
For information on ComNet’s entire product line, please visit the ComNet website at
http://www.comnet.net
Support
For any questions or technical assistance, please contact your sales person (sales@comnet.net) or
the customer service support center (techsupport@comnet.net)
Safety
» Only ComNet service personnel can service the equipment. Please contact ComNet Technical
Support.
» The equipment should be installed in locations with controlled access, or other means of
security, and controlled by persons of authority.
» Do not install equipment on wet or windy days.
» Make sure you have assistance mounting the hardware.
» Complete as much of the setup as you can on the ground in a safe environment.
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP3
Contents
About This Guide 2
Related Documentation 2
Website 2
Support 2
Safety 2
Overview 4
Legal Information 4
Introduction 5
Typical Setup 6
Mounting Assembly 7
Preparing the Enclosure 10
Pole Mount 12
Solar Panel Electrical Wiring 13
Battery Installation 14
Agency Compliance 17
GPL (General Public License) Statement 19
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL NWKSP3
Overview
Legal Information
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
electronic and mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of ComNet.
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 ComNet. All rights reserved.
Disclaimer
ComNet reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice. The
information furnished by ComNet in this material is believed to be accurate and reliable. However,
ComNet assumes no responsibility for its use.
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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Introduction
The NetWave® NWKSP3 Solar off the grid power system is designed for applications where
a remote camera or wireless repeater is needed but power is not available or the cost to run
power is too expensive. NetWave Solar is a complete system for providing remote power to edge
communications equipment.
LEGEND
Solar Panel
+
NWKSP1
Controller PoE Injector
+
–
–
Battery
PoE
Ethernet
PoE
Ethernet
NW7 PoE Camera
WIRELESS
CAT5
POWER
ETHERNET
The kit includes high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve-regulated lead-acid batteries,
outdoor enclosure, solar charge controller, PoE midspan injector and mounting hardware. The
steel outdoor enclosure has a gasket hinged lid with two tamper proof locks operated by a special
key for high security. The enclosure can be mounted on a two to four inch pole or wall mounted
with the included mounting hardware. The Solar Panels include a top of pole mount requiring a 4”
diameter pole. A side of pole mount is available as an optional accessory. The included 30A solar
charge controller supports an LCD screen for local diagnostics and system health monitoring,
Intelligent PWM charging mode and battery protection from overcharge and over discharge while
the batteries provide outstanding deep cycle and cold weather performance.
This manual contains detailed operational and configuration information.
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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Typical Setup
Solar Panel
Connects to Controller
Camera
Connects to NetWave Unit
Max 10 feet
From top of cabinet to solar panel
mount, to allow for cable flex
and wiring through cabinet.
NetWave Unit
Connects to Power Injector
Cabinet
Houses Batteries, Controller,
Power Injector
Drip Loops
Use on all exterior cabling
TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427
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