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			[[File:Overview photo horizontal.jpg\|border\|center\|CINQ Edge Installed on a Track]]

	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
	Welcome to the installation guide for the hardware used by your new ~~SensorLink~~ Railcar Tracking Service. This article provides instructions to ensure a safe and efficient installation. Safety is paramount throughout this process. Railroad environments present unique hazards, and strict adherence to all safety protocols is mandatory. Precise workmanship is equally critical for the reliable operation of this ~~SensorLink~~ system. Carefully follow each step, double-check connections, and ensure all components are securely mounted. Your diligence in both safety and workmanship will guarantee a successful and long-lasting installation.		Welcome to the installation guide for the hardware used by your new CINQ Edge Railcar Tracking Service. This article provides instructions to ensure a safe and efficient installation. Safety is paramount throughout this process. Railroad environments present unique hazards, and strict adherence to all safety protocols is mandatory. Precise workmanship is equally critical for the reliable operation of this CINQ Edge system. Carefully follow each step, double-check connections, and ensure all components are securely mounted. Your diligence in both safety and workmanship will guarantee a successful and long-lasting installation.

	'''Read All Instructions Thoroughly Before Beginning; Understanding all of the Steps will Help Avoid Difficult Situations'''		'''Read All Instructions Thoroughly Before Beginning; Understanding all of the Steps will Help Avoid Difficult Situations'''
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	== Scope of Supply ==		== Scope of Supply ==

	The installation package includes all necessary components for the complete installation of your ~~SensorLink~~ system.		The installation package includes all necessary components for the complete installation of your CINQ Edge system.
			[[File:Slink Pallet.jpg\|thumb\|336x336px\|CINQ Edge Shipping Contents]]
	[[File:~~Open Nema box~~.jpg\|~~300px~~\|~~right~~\|~~thumb\|Inside the SensorLink NEMA Enclosure~~]]

	'''Provided Components:'''		'''Provided Components:'''
	*NEMA Enclosure, which houses the ~~SensorLink~~ System		*NEMA Enclosure, which houses the CINQ Edge System
	***SensorLink Processor		**CINQ Edge Processor
	***MPRX		**MPRX
	***Surge Suppression		**Surge Suppression
	***Cellular Modem		**Cellular Modem
	***Cellular antenna (mounted on top of enclosure)		**Cellular antenna (mounted on top of enclosure)
	***Battery Charger		**Battery Charger
	***Sodium Ion Battery<br>		**Sodium Ion Battery<br>
	*Two 4" x 4", 10-foot Galvanized Metal Posts		*Two 4" x 4", 10-foot Galvanized Metal Posts
	*Cables, Conduit and Fittings for system connections		*Cables, Conduit and Fittings for system connections
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	*Site should be located near commercial power source '''(NOT necessary for solar installations)'''.		*Site should be located near commercial power source '''(NOT necessary for solar installations)'''.
	*Site should be located with consideration to the availability of appropriate communication facilities for system reporting and maintenance (cell coverage).		*Site should be located with consideration to the availability of appropriate communication facilities for system reporting and maintenance (cell coverage).
	*Site should be located to avoid discontinuities in the track structure (joints, switches, grade or rail crossings) in the immediate vicinity of the ~~SensorLink~~ system.		*Site should be located to avoid discontinuities in the track structure (joints, switches, grade or rail crossings) in the immediate vicinity of the CINQ Edge system.
	*Site should provide sufficient space to install wayside equipment with respect to railroad clearance restriction requirements.<br>		*Site should provide sufficient space to install wayside equipment with respect to railroad clearance restriction requirements.<br>
	*High vandalism areas should be avoided.		*High vandalism areas should be avoided.
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	#Using the ladder, push the plastic,''' 4” x 4” caps''' into the top ends of both posts.<br><br>		#Using the ladder, push the plastic,''' 4” x 4” caps''' into the top ends of both posts.<br><br>

	== Bringing the ~~SensorLink~~ to Life ==		== Bringing the CINQ Edge to Life ==

	#Check all connections		#Check all connections
	#Check that the antennas are aligned to face the track and each other		#Check that the antennas are aligned to face the track and each other
	''For safety reasons, ~~SensorLink~~'s sodium-ion batteries have no charge when they are shipped. Therefore, to power up ~~SLink~~ and perform initial testing, the tech will hook up a small 12v battery to provide power. Once powered up, the tech will:''		''For safety reasons, CINQ Edge's sodium-ion batteries have no charge when they are shipped. Therefore, to power up CINQ Edge and perform initial testing, the tech will hook up a small 12v battery to provide power. Once powered up, the tech will:''
	#Check antennas -- Using test tag		#Check antennas -- Using test tag
	#Check Presence -- Does radar detect presence		#Check Presence -- Does radar detect presence
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	#Clean up any tools and/or trash at the site<br>		#Clean up any tools and/or trash at the site<br>

	<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">'''''BE SURE TO CLOSE AND LOCK THE ~~SENSORLINK~~ ENCLOSURE DOOR BEFORE LEAVING THE SITE.<br><br>'''''</span>		<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);">'''''BE SURE TO CLOSE AND LOCK THE CINQ EDGE ENCLOSURE DOOR BEFORE LEAVING THE SITE.<br><br>'''''</span>

	== And Now Comes the Best Part! ==		== And Now Comes the Best Part! ==
	The next ~~SensorLink~~ action is to log into the online Railcar Tracking Service. Please see the''' ~~<span style="text-decoration: underline;">SensorLink RSM~~ Quick Guide~~.</span>~~'''		The next CINQ Edge action is to log into the online Railcar Tracking Service. Please see the''' [[CINQ Edge User Quick Start Guide]]'''

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	#Keep the '''pole square to the track'''.		#Keep the '''pole square to the track'''.
	#Using two '''magnetic levels''', keep the pole '''level both vertically and horizontally'''.<br><br>		#Using two '''magnetic levels''', keep the pole '''level both vertically and horizontally'''.<br><br>
	#Follow above instructions to '''erect far-side ~~hole~~'''		#Follow above instructions to '''erect far-side pole'''
	[[image:Copper Connectors.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|The bare copper wire is attached to the ground rod and enclosure bracket using copper connectors.]]		[[image:Copper Connectors.jpg\|200px\|left\|thumb\|The bare copper wire is attached to the ground rod and enclosure bracket using copper connectors.]]

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	== Install Battery ==		== Install Battery ==
	[[image:Solar connections.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[image:Solar connections.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]
	#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure ~~and~~''' but DO NOT connect the battery cables to it at this time'''''.''<br><br><br><br>		#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure '''but DO NOT connect the battery cables to it at this time'''''.''<br><br><br><br>

	== Connect the Solar Panel ==		== Connect the Solar Panel ==

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	#Check Presence -- Does radar detect presence		#Check Presence -- Does radar detect presence
	#Check Wheel Sensor -- Passing a piece of steel along the track over the sensor.		#Check Wheel Sensor -- Passing a piece of steel along the track over the sensor.
	Once the tests are successfully completed, connect the sodium-ion battery ~~as described above~~.		Once the tests are successfully completed, connect the sodium-ion battery. '''Make sure the Positive cable goes to the POSITIVE pole;''' make sure '''Negative cable goes to NEGATIVE pole'''.
	#Confirm that the battery is charging using the Victron Connect app. (The tech will instruct users on how to get and use the app to monitor battery health.)		#Confirm that the battery is charging using the Victron Connect app. (The tech will instruct users on how to get and use the app to monitor battery health.)
	#Coil all excess cable neatly and lean on or attach to the nearside post.		#Coil all excess cable neatly and lean on or attach to the nearside post.

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	== Install Battery ==		== Install Battery ==
	[[image:Solar connections.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]		[[image:Solar connections.jpg\|200px\|right\|thumb]]
	#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure and''' connect the battery cables to it'''.		#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure and''' but DO NOT connect the battery cables to it at this time'''''.''<br><br><br><br>
	~~#Make sure~~''' Positive cable goes to the POSITIVE pole;''' make sure '''Negative cable goes to NEGATIVE pole'''.<br>'''See Below:''''' The battery hookup instructions should be followed '''after''' the tech has tested the system using a 12v battery.''<br><br><br><br>

	== Connect the Solar Panel ==		== Connect the Solar Panel ==

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	#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure and''' connect the battery cables to it'''.		#Put the battery in the bottom of the Enclosure and''' connect the battery cables to it'''.
	#Make sure''' Positive cable goes to the POSITIVE pole;''' make sure '''Negative cable goes to NEGATIVE pole'''.<br>'''~~NOTE~~:''''' ~~See below in last section;~~ tech ~~will actually hook up~~ a ~~small~~ 12v battery ~~to start SLink for the first time. But then battery connections need to be completed as described in this section~~.''<br><br><br><br>		#Make sure''' Positive cable goes to the POSITIVE pole;''' make sure '''Negative cable goes to NEGATIVE pole'''.<br>'''See Below:''''' The battery hookup instructions should be followed '''after''' the tech has tested the system using a 12v battery.''<br><br><br><br>

	== Connect the Solar Panel ==		== Connect the Solar Panel ==

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	#Check all connections		#Check all connections
	#Check that the ~~radars~~ are aligned to face the track and each other		#Check that the antennas are aligned to face the track and each other
	''For safety reasons, SensorLink's sodium-ion batteries have no charge when they are shipped. Therefore, to power up SLink and perform initial testing, a tech will hook up a small 12v battery to provide power. Once powered up, the tech will:''		''For safety reasons, SensorLink's sodium-ion batteries have no charge when they are shipped. Therefore, to power up SLink and perform initial testing, the tech will hook up a small 12v battery to provide power. Once powered up, the tech will:''
	#Check antennas -- ~~using~~ test tag		#Check antennas -- Using test tag
	#Check Presence -- ~~Do radars~~ detect presence		#Check Presence -- Does radar detect presence
	#Check Wheel Sensor -- Passing a piece of steel along the track over the sensor.		#Check Wheel Sensor -- Passing a piece of steel along the track over the sensor.
	Once the tests are successfully completed, connect the sodium-ion battery as described above.		Once the tests are successfully completed, connect the sodium-ion battery as described above.

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	== And Now Comes the Best Part! ==		== And Now Comes the Best Part! ==
	The next SensorLink action is to log into the online Railcar Tracking Service~~. '''go online at RSM''' to check that your SensorLink site is reporting~~. Please see the''' <span style="text-decoration: underline;" >SensorLink RSM Quick Guide.</span>'''		The next SensorLink action is to log into the online Railcar Tracking Service. Please see the''' <span style="text-decoration: underline;">SensorLink RSM Quick Guide.</span>'''