Chapter 7 Installation
5. Affix blind plugs to all of the cable screw connections that are not required.
Important note:
All unused cable screw connections on the NivuLog Easy must be sealed
watertightly using the blind plugs supplied. Otherwise the degree of protection for the entire
device is not guaranteed and the manufacturer's warranty is void.
6. Insert the accu or battery pack into the NivuLog Easy and secure it with the appropriate mounting.
7. Connect the antenna (see "Connecting the GSM antenna" on page 27). The antenna is not included in
the scope of delivery and must be ordered separately.
8. Connect the accu or battery pack to the supply connector. The status LED should then start to flicker
(see "Status LED" on page 35), indicating that a connection is being established.
The following step is not mandatory.
9. Check whether the connection to the Device to Web has functioned correctly (see "Testing the
communication with the device" on page 32).
10. Close the housing cover. The best option is to tighten all four of the screws crosswise so that the
housing cover is positioned evenly.
Important note:
Ensure that the seals are clean and intact before closing the housing cover.
Remove any foreign bodies and/or dirt. The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage to
the device caused by leaky or faulty seals.
The following step is only necessary if you are using an external charging voltage for the accu pack:
11. Now switch on the external charging voltage.
7.4.2 Connecting the GSM antenna
Important note:
To ensure the correct functionality, only use antennas that are supplied by the
manufacturer.
The standard antenna is directly attached to the antenna connector (see "Overview" on page 13) of the
NivuLog Easy . In the event of a low radio signal strength, you can use the Flat antenna Smart Disc FME-F ( -
upon request).
If the distance between the antenna position and the NivuLog Easy is too great, you can use a 5 m Extension
for ANT900 FME (NLM0ANTVER05).
1. Ensure that the NivuLog Easy is de-energised.
2. If you need an antenna extension, connect this to the antenna first.
3. Connect the antenna extension or antenna directly to the antenna connection of the NivuLog Easy (see
Important note:
Do not apply too much force when tightening the antenna. Do not use any
tools to tighten the antenna or antenna extension; only tighten it manually.
4. Switch the power supply of the NivuLog Easy back on.
The following step is not mandatory.
5. Check whether the connection to the Device to Web has functioned correctly (see "Testing the
communication with the device" on page 32).
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