Comnet NWKSP4 User Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL

NWKSP4

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® NWKSP4 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 a
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 NWKSP4

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:

» installation manual for mounting the solar panels

» Solar Charge Controller 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 ([e-mail]) or
the customer service support center ([e-mail])

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.

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Contents

About This Guide 2

Related Documentation 2

Website 2

Support 2

Safety 2

Overview 4

Legal Information 4

Introduction 5

Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly 6

Preparing the Enclosure 8

Pole Mount 10

Solar Panel Electrical Wiring 11

Battery Installation 12

Agency Compliance 15

8.0 GPL (General Public License) Statement 17

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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® NWKSP4 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 a high quality photovoltaic solar panels, valve­regulated 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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Pole Mounting Bracket Assembly

If mounting the enclosure to a wall, you can skip this step and mount the enclosure directly to a
wall using the 4 holes in the back of the enclosure.

TECH SUPPORT: 1.888.678.9427

Mounting Hardware

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