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2 - Preparation - Assembling and connecting the PostBase
For an Ethernet connection, the meter needs:
· An Ethernet connection (minimum 10MBit/sec) in the vicinity of where the meter
will be operated. The meter itself comes with a 3 meter (9.8 foot) cable. The meter
and the included cable use an RJ45 type of connector. If you use a different cable,
then we recommend it is of type CAT5E.
· If you work in a medium or larger organization, then the meter will probably have
to be connected to an internal network, which may include a proxy server. If so, we
recommend you check with your network administrator, whether “DHCP” is
supported and, if not, then you will need an “IP-Address”. The last page of this
document includes technical details for your network administrator. It includes a
list of all information you will require.
If you do not have an Ethernet connection available, then you will need to use a
telephone/modem connection. In this case you should make sure you have ordered
the PostBase USB modem adapter, and should have a suitable telephone socket
within 3 meters of your PostBase meter.
We strongly recommend using your PostBase meter with an Ethernet connection.
2 a - Assembling PostBase
Caution!
When you move PostBase from a cold environment (i.e. below
10 °C / 50 °F): Unpack the PostBase and wait at least 2 hours before
connecting PostBase. PostBase requires this period to adapt to the ambient conditions.
• Choose an installation site with the following
ambient conditions:
– room temperature: 15 °C to 35 °C
(59 °F to 95 °F)
– no direct sunlight
– power socket in the immediate vicinity
– network connection with internet access
or
telephone socket for modem connection in the
immediate vicinity.
• Place PostBase on a firm, level, low vibration
and horizontal base.
