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Chapter 2. Installation
2.2. Unpacking the LUMEN TERRAIN System
The LUMEN TERRAIN will typically be packaged in a wooden crate, the size of which will depend on the number
of Sensor Nodes ordered for the system.
Please inspect the Base Station, Sensor Nodes, and Solar panels upon receiving the package. Each instrument
manufactured by Sensor Solutions from Baker Hughes, a GE company is warrantied to be free from defects in
material and workmanship. Before discarding any of the packing materials, account for all components and
documentation listed on the packing slip. If anything is missing or damaged, contact BHGE Customer Care
immediately for assistance.
2.2.1. Inspection
Prior to installation, inspect all material to be used in the installation, including:
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Nuts & Bolts - check for debris and damaged threads
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Solar Panels – check for cracks or delamination of solar cells.
2.3. Site Considerations
Proper installation of the LUMEN TERRAIN is important to achieve optimum performance from the system. The
following installation recommendations provide general guidelines of how this system should be installed. If the
following recommendations cannot be met, please consult an application engineer for a more detailed review
of the application to see what performance may be achievable. Following these recommendations may not be
the solution for all, since every installation is different.
2.3.1.
Installation Location
WARNING!
dangerous environment that may include fires and explosions that may lead to serious injury, or
death.
2.3.1.1. Base Station
The Base Station is not rated for hazardous locations and must be installed in a general purpose area. Following
local building and electrical codes, the customer is responsible in providing a pre-installed pole for the Base
Station to mount on. The standard pole is an 8-ft tall, 3" SCH 40 pole. This is the minimal recommended size due
to the weight of the Base Station and solar panel, and external loads from the environment, such as snow
accumulation and wind gusts.
2.3.1.2. Sensor Nodes
The Sensor Nodes have a Class I Division 2 rating, meaning it can be installed in hazardous locations that will
occasionally contain ignitable concentrations of gases or vapors and is rated for IP65. It is recommended to spread
out the installation of the Sensor Nodes in the area of interest. Following local building and electrical codes, the
customer is responsible in providing a pre-installed pole for the Base Station to mount on. The standard pole is
an 8-ft tall, 2" SCH 40 pole. This is the minimal recommended size due to the weight of the Sensor Node and
solar panel, and external loads from the environment, such as snow accumulation and wind gusts.
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Installation of the Base Station in areas other than General Purpose may create a
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