Benefits of RMK+ Long-Range
RMK+ Long-Range (herein after called RMK+) increases the range of RMK Wi-Fi signals so that Turntide® Smart Motor Systems™ can be installed farther away from the RMK. Increasing the range of one RMK increases the number of motors that can be added to a single RMK and therefore reduces the total number of RMKs on a roof.
By using more powerful dedicated Wi-Fi Access Points, the reliability of wireless communication between RMK and Turntide Smart Motor System is increased. This helps reduce nuisance alerts from the Turntide Cloud for intermittent communications issues.
RMK Assembly
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Other Included Components
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Self-drilling screws 5/16” x ¾” Qty 6 |
½” EMT Connector Qty 1 |
½” EMT Coupling |
½” x 12” EMT Conduit Qty 2 |
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½” Conduit Hanger Qty 2 |
Weather Tite Connector Qty 1 |
Cable Ties Qty 8 |
Cable Tie Bases Qty 4 |
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15’ CAT6 ethernet cable, Qty 1 Rated for outdoor use (UV resistant, waterproof, direct burial rated) |
Mounting Brackets w/Screws Qty 4
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Liquid-Tight Conduit & Connectors 3’ – ¾” Flexible Conduit Qty 2 – Straight Connectors Qty 2 – 90O Connectors |
Electric Box Cover Qty 1 Could be included in your kit but not necessary for assembly. |
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Piggyback Spade Connectors Blue Qty 2
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Wire Nuts Blue Qty 2
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10’ - 18/2 low voltage power cable Qty 1
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3’ of 14-gauge wire Qty 1 |
Installation Instructions RMK+
Step 1: Assemble the antenna mount
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Connect the two EMT conduit sections using the EMT coupling.
The Turntide Academy video at this URL point https://youtu.be/nTHlVFat8Bw?t=72 provides instructions for assembling the couplings. Note that you do NOT need to attach the box cover to the EMT as demonstrated in the video. |
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For a long-range antenna: Using the Ubiquiti pole mount kit, attach the mounting bracket to the conduit.
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Attach the assembled antenna mount (EMT conduit) to a non-removable panel of the HVAC unit using the two conduit hangers and sheet metal screws. The EMT conduit should be screwed/bolted to the side of the HVAC unit (rooftop unit).
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Step 2: Install the NEMA enclosure
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Turn OFF the power to the unit. |
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Install the enclosure near the unit control panel either with vertical or horizontal orientation using the external brackets and self-tapping screws.
You must install the encloser on a vertical section of the HVAC unit (rooftop unit). RMKs should NOT be installed on the top of an HVAC unit (rooftop unit) because this leads to serious risk of water ingress.
For a video demonstration, see the RMK Mounting video from Turntide Academy. |
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Step 3: Wire the components
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Find an adequate location within the control cabinet to mount the 24VAC transformer. |
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Drill a 1-1/8" hole in the RMK enclosure and install the ¾” Liquid-Tight conduit and the connectors from the RMK to the control cabinet. We strongly recommend that you drill the hole either at the bottom or at the side of the enclosure but NEVER through the top of the enclosure. It is vital that they be installed correctly and safely. You may find it useful to review the instructions in this short video before installation. |
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Use the provided 18-gauge wiring to terminate power from the secondary side of the 24VAC transformer to the Turntide Supervisor:
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Drill a 7/8" hole into the side of the RTU and install the Weather-Tite Connector. NEVER drill through the top of the RTU enclosure. It is vital that the connector be installed correctly and safely. You may find it useful to review the instructions in this short video before installation. |
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Plug one end of the 15' CAT6 ethernet cable into the OUT of the PoE Injector and route it through the enclosure (through the Weather-Tite connector) and plug it into the Ubiquiti antenna.
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To ensure protection from outdoor conditions, install the Ethernet cable through the rubber gasket on the Ubiquiti antenna port cover. Reinstall the power cover once the cable is installed. Secure the cable with zip ties to the conduit. Ensure that you neatly tighten down all slack in the ethernet cables in a safe location. |
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Step 4: Start up the system
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Turn ON the power unit. |
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Verify that the Turntide Supervisor has power and is running by checking the green RUN LED. |
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Verify the LED on the Cradlepoint modem is on:
Green LED = Power and Connection to cell Blue LED = Cell strength
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Ensure that the router is powered up. View the LED display on the MikroTik Router.
Blue LED = Router is powered up. If no LED, check the wiring and 12 VDC power supply.
Green LEDs = Indicates a good connection to the device on the associated router. If no LED, check the CAT6 ethernet cable connection and that the connected device is powered up. |
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Contact Turntide (877-776-8470) to confirm the RMK is operating and posting data to the Cloud.
Important: Verify that the SIM card door is closed on the Cradlepoint modem. An open SIM card door is the most common cause of an RMK not communicating.
For a video demonstration, see RMK Commissioning. |
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After installation is finished, complete the 01A. Remote Monitoring Kit (RMK-EMK) - PLUS Installation workflow on the XOi mobile app.
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Signal Strength
A received signal strength indicator (RSSI) is a measurement of how well your device hears a signal from an access point or router.
You can view RSSI signal strength between a motor controller and the RMK it is connected to by using your Turntide Technician App. A poor signal strength indicates a problem either with the hardware supporting the connection (e.g., the motor controller or RMK antenna) or that the two devices are too far apart. RSSI should be greater than -70 dBm (smaller negative number). Turntide Technical Services can remotely determine if you have weak signal strength between a motor controller and an RMK on a roof, and then provide you with the next steps to take.