Installation Manual - ARES CS5 with cellular mode, rev.A
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3.0 Box contents
The ARES soiling measurement system is shipped in two boxes. The following contents are in each box:
3.1
ARES box
ARES CS5 Soiling**
Measurement Device
1x
External cellular whip antenna
(SMA connection)
1x
Flex tubing, 3 meters, 1/8” ID,
¼” OD (pre-attached to ARES)
1x
3.2
Wash Extension box
Gen4 Wash Extension device
(solar panel attached)
1x
Bottom support bracket
**(attached to Wash Extension)
1x
M12 communication cable,
RS-485, 3 meters
1x
Corrugated sheathing, 3
meters
1x Hardware Kit
1x
4x Threaded ground spike
4x 3/8”-16 x 1”
hex head screw
3x Zip ties
1x Hose
compression sleeve
4.0 Tools required
The following tools are required to install the ARES and Wash Extension devices.
Electric
screwdriver
PH2 bit
11/32”
wrench
1/2"
wrench
**
5/32” hex
key
**
5/16" hex
socket driver
*
7/16"
wrench
*
* Required for Purlin Bracket Kit
** Required for HSAT Bracket Kit
