Tool Kit and Accessories for Hardware Installations
This is a list of accessories to bring along and useful tools for the installation of Barani Weather stations and the Milesight gateway.
Installation
- Mast to hold the Meteo station, at least 50 mm in diameter, sturdy enough to withstand the wind load
- Mast to hold the Gateway, at least 50 mm in diameter, sturdy enough to withstand the wind load at the installation height
- SIM card for each Gateway with active contract and no PIN code
- Mast for the rain and wind gages if installed independently from the Meteo Helix
- U-bolts to attach to the mast
- Self-Amalgamating Tape or compound (mastic) to weather proof RF connectors
- Black electrical tape
If no stable power is available for the gateway:
- Supporting structure for the photovoltaic panel, which should be tilted about 40ยบ, exact value depending on the precise site of the installation
- Battery and charge controller container
- Electrical cables to connect the photovoltaic panel to the charge controller and the charge controller to the battery and to the Gateway
Tools
- Multimeter (voltage, current and resistance tester.
- Compass and binoculars
- Clinometer to measure inclination angle
- Assorted Zip ties
- Philips (Plus) and slotted (minus) screwdrivers (regular size)
- Slotted (Minus) screwdriver small size (for wind sensor cabling)
- Assorted Pliers and Cable Cutter
- Electrician scissors
- 7 mm Spanner or socket wrench for Barani Weather station
- Spanner for the U-bolts that will be attached to the mast
- Hand held radios for two way voice communications during installation if the cellular service is lacking