USER MANUAL FIELDBEE AND RTK BEE STATION FULL VERSION. WE PROVIDE ONLINE SUPPORT: VERSION 1.0.

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1 USER MANUAL FULL VERSION VERSION 1.0. FIELDBEE AND RTK BEE STATION WE PROVIDE ONLINE SUPPORT:

2 CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WAYS OF USING FIELDBEE... 4 QUICK START... 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS... 6 CONFIGURATION... 7 General requirements... 7 FieldBee as standalone sensor... 8 FieldBee with RTK correction provider FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode INSTALLATION FieldBee installation RTK Bee Station Fixed installation RTK Bee Station portable installation CHARGING LED-INDICATION TROUBLESHOOTING CONTACTS

3 INTRODUCTION Dear customer, we are very happy that you have ordered FieldBee tractor navigation system. We hope that it will become a real helper for you. This is the user guide and installation manual for the FieldBee tractor navigation system. We did our best to make it simple and easy-to-use, however in case you have any questions you are welcome to contact us via chat in the app or on our website or write to us at support@efarmer.mobi. WHAT IS THIS FieldBee tractor navigation system - it provides high accuracy (0-4 cm), it is easy to install and change between tractors, it is used on your smartphone/tablet and can be upgraded to the automatic steering system. The FieldBee sensor works with efarmer smartphone app for tractor navigation, tracking, mapping and record keeping. The FieldBee sensor may be used with other applications and systems, such as automatic steering and variable rate application. In such cases, it needs a special version of the software that can be ordered by contacting at info@efarmer.mobi. WHAT DOES IT DO The FieldBee is a smart sensor that improves accuracy of GPS signal so that tractor operations or field measurements are done with high accuracy. HOW TO USE IT There are 3 ways to use the FieldBee: 1. FieldBee as standalone sensor. Accuracy 0-1 m 2. With RTK correction provider. Accuracy 0-4 cm 3. With RTK Bee Station. Accuracy 0-4 cm a. in Radio (LoRa) mode b. in Wi-Fi mode 3

4 3 WAYS OF USING FIELDBEE 3 WAYS OF USING FIELDBEE 1 FieldBee as standalone sensor FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Navigation system with submeter accuracy (30-50 cm) 2 FieldBee WITH correction network PROVIDER OF RTK + Access to the provider of RTK correction signal FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters 3 FieldBee with rtk bee station WI-FI 10 KM RADIO 2 KM FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor RTK Bee Station on your house efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet in Radio (LoRa) mode in Wi-Fi mode Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters 4

5 QUICK START STEP 1 Download our apps on Google Play efarmer app - for navigation FieldBee app - for FieldBee sensors configuration STEP 2 Choose one of 3 ways of using the FieldBee FieldBee as standalone sensor Open FieldBee app and follow on-screen instructions. Skip Base station configuration by answering «I only have a FieldBee» to «Do You have RTK Bee Station?» question. + Mount FieldBee sensor on your tractor. In efarmer app select FieldBee as external GPS source: Settings Gps Source. Start using navigation Open the efarmer app Enter Licence key (if first time): Shop Enter Subscription Key Press Start Navigation. FieldBee with RTK correction provider Register with your local NTRIP provider and obtain the following information: Domain or IP address and port Login and Password Nearest mount point or correction stream name. Open FieldBee app and follow on-screen instructions to configure the FieldBee. Tap «Connect to NTRIP network»button. Enter the information from the Step 1. Select Wi-Fi access point for FieldBee. Mount FieldBee sensor on your tractor. In efarmer app select FieldBee as external GPS source: Settings Gps Source. FieldBee with RTK Bee Station Attach radio antenna to the RTK Bee station. Open FieldBee app and follow on-screen instructions. First configure base station by answering «Yes, I do» to «Do You have an RTK Bee Station?» question. For 10+km range connect 2 separate Wi-Fi access points for FieldBee and RTK Bee Station (you can use Hotspot on your phone). Mount FieldBee rover and RTK Bee Station. In efarmer app select FieldBee as external GPS source: Settings Gps Source. 6. Start using navigation Open the efarmer app Enter Licence key (if first time): Shop Enter Subscription Key Press Start Navigation. CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE AWESOME! 6. Start using navigation Open the efarmer app Enter Licence key (if first time): Shop Enter Subscription Key Press Start Navigation. 5

6 PACKAGE CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS FieldBee GPS GNSS Antenna User manual Antenna 868/915Mhz Cable 5m Metal plate Charger 220v/12v 2A...

7 CONFIGURATION GENERAL REQUIREMENTS For initial configuration and all subsequent changes you will need: 1. Android smartphone or tablet with OS version 4.2 Jelly Bean or greater. 2. FieldBee application. You can install it from Google Play Store, follow the link or simply search «FieldBee» FieldBee antenna. 4. RTK Bee Station (if applicable). 5. Registration with the local RTK correction signal provider (if applicable) It is recommended to charge a battery to at least 20% before changing configurations. Refer to the Charging section. REAR PANEL DIAGRAM BOTTOM ELEMENTS Antenna socket 915/868 Mhz 2. Power & data socket 3. PowerOn 4. Led Indicator 5. Washer for mounting on tripod 6. Holes for fixing on a metal plate 7. Magnets for mounting on metal plates 8. Battery compartment 8 7 7

8 CONFIGURATION FIELDBEE AS STANDALONE SENSOR The accuracy of the system will be below 1 meter and approximately cm pass-to-pass. The system can be used for tracking and performing operations that do not require high accuracy, for example spraying, or parallel driving with wide implements. 8 Configuration 1. On your Android device turn on the Bluetooth. 2. Open the FieldBee app. 3. Skip Base station configuration by answering «I only have a FieldBee» to «Do You have RTK Bee Station?» question. 4. Turn On FieldBee by pressing the Power button. 5. Wait until the antenna name will appear on the screen if it is not found - press refresh button to restart the scan. a. You may see a prompt requesting to turn on the Bluetooth, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. b. You may see a prompt requesting Location Permission, it is required to make Bluetooth device scan, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. c. If you have more than one FieldBee or RTK Bee Station you can look at the serial number marked on the sticker on the bottom of the antenna and match it with the name that appears on the screen. 6. Choose the antenna from the list. a. When doing this first time you will see pairing request, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. 7. You will see a screen with antenna status: 1 Antenna name, connection status (Connecting... / Connected / Disconnected) 2 Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. 3 Battery level and charger status. 4 Working mode status. 5 Positioning quality: type of GPS fix and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy. 6 Distance to base station: not relevant 7 Satellite count: number of visible GPS and GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location Screen from FieldBee app with antenna status

9 FIELDBEE AS STANDALONE SENSOR FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Navigation system with submeter accuracy (30-50 cm) 8. Perform system test. Go outside to receive a satellite signal, make sure that your device is connected to the FieldBee (7a value: Connected) all the time. How to know that the system works? Check the values on the screen with antenna status: a. 7d should display accuracy >1 meter for GPS (normal) fix and <1 m for DGPS (with satellite based correction) b. 7f value should show satellites. 9. If you receive poor or no result in 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting chapter. 10. Configuration is complete, close the app. WHAT S NEXT? 1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter about installation 2. Connect your FieldBee to the efarmer app and start using the system for your fieldwork. 9

10 CONFIGURATION FIELDBEE WITH RTK CORRECTION PROVIDER In this mode, FieldBee connects to RTK correction network that is available in your area. The accuracy of the system in such case is 0-4 centimetres. Correction networks typically have paid access, but in some countries, they are provided for free by the government. For example FLEPOS network in Belgium. Additional requirements You will need to register with your local RTK correction provider (NTRIP provider) and obtain the following parameters needed for connection: a. Domain or IP address and port b. Login and Password c. Nearest mount point name or Correction stream name When asking the information above, tell your provider that RTCM 3.x format is required. (We do not support RTCM 2.x format). IMPORTANT! You will need to have Wi-Fi access point with the Internet access or share Internet from your Android device by enabling mobile Hotspot in Android Settings. 10 Configuration 1. Perform steps 1-7 from FieldBee in autonomous mode configuration. 2. Tap «Connect to NTRIP network» button. 3. Select Wi-Fi access point you want to use for FieldBee Internet connection. You will need to use shared mobile internet (Hotspot) and/or portable hotspot. Icon on each item will show Wi-Fi strength and if a network is protected. a. If you select protected network a password prompt will appear. Enter network password. You can always change the preferred Wi-Fi access point and enter a new password in the Settings using FieldBee app. 4. Enter information from your correction provider: domain or IP address and port separated by «:», log in and password. A connection will be established to the server provided and the list of streams or mount points will be loaded. Select your stream/mount point from the list. TIP: RTCM 3 and SkyTraq Raw formats are supported, we recommend using «nearest» mount point with GPS+GLONASS correction. 5. Antenna configuration update will start. If it doesn t finish well, tap «Try again». 6. You will see the screen with the antenna status: 1 Antenna name, connection status 2 Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. 3 4 Screen from FieldBee app with antenna status

11 FIELDBEE WITH CORRECTION NETWORK PROVIDER OF RTK + Access to the provider of RTK correction signal FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters 3 Battery level and charger status. 4 Positioning quality: type of GPS fix and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy. 5 Distance to base station: not relevant 6 Satellite count: number of visible GPS and GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location. 7. Perform system test. Go outside to receive a satellite signal, make sure that your device is connected to the FieldBee at all times and Wi-Fi connection is established. You will see the status (6 a) changing from «Wi-Fi disconnected» to «Wi-Fi connected» and «NTRIP connected». Make sure «NTRIP connected» status is maintained otherwise it means you have problems with Wi-Fi connection or correction provider. Check the values 6d and 6f, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for the GPS (normal) fix and visible satellites. Wait some time, fix type (6d) should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have configured antenna for centimetre level accuracy. a. If you receive poor or no result within 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting chapter. 8. Configuration is complete, close the app. Make sure that Wi-Fi access point is in the effective range from the FieldBee during work, otherwise precision will degrade. WHAT S NEXT? 1. Install FieldBee on a tractor - see the chapter about installation 2. Connect the FieldBee to efarmer app - and start using it for field work and mapping. 11

12 CONFIGURATION FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION IN RADIO (LORA) MODE Using the FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in LoRa mode will allow you to receive centimetre level accuracy in 2 km range from the base station. 12 Configuration 1. On your Android device turn on the Bluetooth. 2. Open the FieldBee app. 3. Start Base station configuration by answering «Yes, I do» to «Do You have an RTK Bee Station?» question. 4. Attach radio antenna to the RTK Bee station. NEVER use RTK Bee Station without radio antenna, failing to follow this rule may result in unrecoverable antenna damage. 5. Turn On RTK Bee Station by pressing the Power button. 6. Wait until the antenna name will appear on the screen if it is not found - press refresh button to restart the scan. a. You may see a prompt requesting to turn on the Bluetooth, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. b. You may see a prompt requesting Location Permission, it is required to make Bluetooth device scan, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. c. If you have more than one FieldBee or RTK Bee Station you can look at the serial number marked on the sticker on the bottom of the antenna and match it with the name that appears on the screen. 7. Tap antenna name. a. When doing this first time you will see pairing request, answer «Yes/OK» to continue. 8. You will see a screen with base station status: 1 Antenna name, connection status 2 Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. 3 Battery level and charger status. 5 Radio (LoRa) mode status You will see a message that antenna configuration is being updated if it doesn t finish successfully tap the message to try again. 10. Tap «Connect a Rover» button. 11. Repeat steps 4-6 for FieldBee rover. 12. Along with base station status, you will see FieldBee status: a. Antenna name, connection status b. Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. Screen from FieldBee app with antenna status 1 2 4

13 FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION RADIO 2 KM FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor RTK Bee Station on your house efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters c. Battery level and charger status. d. LoRa mode status. e. Positioning quality: type of GPS fix and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy. f. The distance between rover and base station. g. Satellite count: number of visible GPS and GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, the value can vary from the amount of satellites used for calculating location. 13. Perform system test. Take RTK Bee Station and FIeldBee outside and place them above ground level on an open sky leaving at least 1 meter in between. Make sure that your device (smartphone/tablet) is connected to the FieldBee (12a) all the time and the Radio (LoRa) connection is established (12d). Check the values 12e and 12g, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for the GPS (normal) fix and satellites. Wait some time, fix type should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have configured antenna for centimetre level accuracy. If you move far away from the base station (12f) a correction may be lost (more than 2 km). a. If you receive poor or no result in 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting chapter. 14. Configuration is complete, close the app. WHAT S NEXT? 1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter on installation 2. Connect your FieldBee to efarmer app and start using it for field work. 13

14 CONFIGURATION FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION IN WI-FI MODE This mode uses Wi-Fi and Internet to deliver RTK correction to the FieldBee and can be used in 10 km+ range from the base station Additional requirements Wi-Fi access point with Internet access or Android device with shared Internet (Hotspot). You will need separate Wi-Fi points for RTK Bee Station and FieldBee rover antenna, however, you can use same access point for initial system testing. 14 Configuration 1. Perform steps 1-11 from FieldBee with RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode configuration. 2. Tap «Connect to Wi-Fi» button. 3. Select Wi-Fi access point you want to use for RTK Bee Station Internet connection. Icon on each item will show Wi-Fi strength and if network is protected. 4. If you select protected network a password prompt will appear. Enter network password. You can always change the preferred Wi-Fi access point and enter new password in the Settings using FieldBee app. 5. You will see a screen with RTK Bee station status: a. Antenna name, connection status b. Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. c. Battery level and charger status. d. Wi-Fi mode status. 6. Along with base station status you will see FieldBee rover status: 1 Antenna name, connection status 2 Serial number and version, use this information when contacting efarmer support. 3 3 Battery level and charger status. 4 4 Wi-Fi mode status. 5 Positioning quality: type of GPS fix and accuracy in meters, lower value - greater accuracy. 6 Distance between rover and base station. 7 Satellite count: number of visible GPS and 5 GLONASS satellites, more satellites - better conditions, value can vary from amount of satellites used for calculating location. Screen from FieldBee app with antenna status

15 FIELDBEE WITH RTK BEE STATION RADIO 10 KM FieldBee rover antenna on your tractor RTK Bee Station on your house efarmer app on your smartphone/tablet Improve the accuracy of your navigation system to 0-4 centimeters 7. Perform system test. Take RTK Bee Station and FieldBee outside and place them above ground level on a open sky leaving at least 1 meter in between. Make sure that your device is connected to the RTK Bee Station (6a) and FieldBee (7a) all the time and the Wi-Fi connection is established by both antennas (6d, 7d). Check the values 7e and 7g, in a short time you should receive accuracy >1 meter for GPS (normal) fix and satellites. Wait some time, fix type should change to Float RTK or RTK, now you have configured antenna for centimeter level accuracy. 8. If you receive poor or no result within 10 minutes, please refer to the troubleshooting chapter. 9. Configuration is complete, close the app. WHAT S NEXT? 1. Install FieldBee on the tractor - see the chapter on installation 2. Install RTK Bee Station 3. Connect your FieldBee to the efarmer app and start using it for fieldwork. 15

16 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION This chapter provides recommendations on installing FieldBee and RTK Bee Station. Most of them are required for proper work and to achieve maximal accuracy. FIELDBEE INSTALLATION Requirements For tractors with plastic roof you will need a metal plate, you can order one at 16 Guide 1. Connect the power cable to FieldBee power socket. 2. If Radio (LoRa) mode is being used - screw in radio antenna. 3. Install FieldBee on the tractor s roof as close as possible to the rear axis on the center line. (See the picture) For plastic roof use a metal plate to provide magnetic surface. Antenna back panel with power button and sockets should face towards the rear end of the tractor. 4. Lay down the wire through the rear window or sunroof. 5. Insert power cable to cigarette lighter socket - FieldBee will power on automatically. DO NOT S Do not put antenna on the tractor hood Do not change orientation of antenna Do not put power cable through the door

17 RTK BEE STATION FIXED INSTALLATION This installation is preferred when your fields fit inside a circle with 10 km radius with its centre near the house or other structure where the mounting can be made and Wi-Fi Internet connection is possible. Requirements Flat metal surface or pole mount with 1/4-20 UNC thread (also used in most consumer grade cameras). You can use a metal plate from our store Additional tools and materials are required based on individual parameters of installation. For operation in Wi-Fi mode you will need Wi-Fi access point connected to the Internet. We recommend to use one with external antenna(s). 17

18 INSTALLATION Guide 1. Find a place for mounting that suites following parameters: a. flat surface b. above the ground level c. with open sky view d. away from sources of electromagnetic radiation (generators, power lines, etc.) e. away from large metal constructions House or barn roof is a most common mounting place. 2. If using RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode always connect radio antenna before turning it on. 3. If using RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode it is required to supply Wi-Fi access with enough signal strength. a. put your access point as close as possible to the mounting place, probably on the last floor or under the roof. b. turn on RTK Bee Station and configure it to use this access point c. go to the desired installation place and check the Wi-Fi signal strength using the FieldBee app. d. if signal strength is good you may continue installation, if not you may require to move either access point or base station. Using Wi-Fi repeater for increasing signal strength is also an option. 4. Connect and lay down the power cable, otherwise, remember to turn off antenna when not in use and charge batteries when they are discharged. RTK BEE STATION PORTABLE INSTALLATION DO NOT S Do not change orientation of antenna Do not make holes in antenna enclosure Do not use wire to tie antenna in place This method suits best when you have fields scattered on a territory significantly bigger than 10 km in any dimension, there is no mobile Internet coverage and you don t want to use additional RTK Bee Stations. Also this is primary method for initial testing. 18 Requirements Tripod mount with flat metal head or with 1/4-20 UNC thread (also used in most consumer grade cameras). Additional tools and materials are required based on individual parameters of installation. For operation in Wi-Fi mode you will need Wi-Fi access point connected to the Internet.

19 Guide 1. Find a place to mount that suites following parameters: a. flat surface b. with open sky view (away from mountains, big rocks, forest) c. away from sources of electromagnetic radiation (generators, power lines, etc.) d. away from large metal constructions e. if possible, consider installing base station higher than the field you are performing operation on (e.g. on the hill where the field is under that hill) 2. If using RTK Bee Station in Radio (LoRa) mode always connect radio antenna before turning it on. 3. If using RTK Bee Station in Wi-Fi mode it is required to supply Wi-Fi access with Internet connection. If stationary access point is being used, please follow point 3 from RTK Bee Station stationary installation. If portable access point is used - keep it as close as possible to the base station but no closer than 30cm. 4. Install tripod mount, use level bubble (if any) to achieve horizontal position 5. Mount RTK Bee Station by magnets or thread mount. DO NOT S Do not change orientation of antenna Do not use wire to tie antenna in place Do not put portable hotspot directly near RTK Bee Station Do not use tripod that can overturn on the wind Do not extend tripod to maximum height if it makes RTK Bee Station unstable 6. If base station is required to operate for more than 24 hours you may provide an external battery, keep it no closer than 30cm to the RTK Bee Station, connect and lay down the power cable. Otherwise, remember to turn off antenna when not in use and charge batteries when they are discharged. 19

20 CHARGING CHARGING The charger delivered with your FieldBee automatically checks for healthy voltages of the two cells and only attempts charging if they are within limits. The battery must be charged prior to using it for the first time because it is delivered with an energy content as low as possible. Please, fully charge the battery with the external charger before turning on the Base Station for the first time and if you are going to use it without external power supply. It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. While using FieldBee app you may check next charger information: power source : external power, battery; charger status : full charged, charging, discharging, low battery, error. * If you see the charger status of the battery is low, please, connect cable for charging. Please, don t use battery with the low battery status it will negatively affect antenna's future work. voltage ( mv) If you will see the voltage of your batteries is less than 3,35 mv ( low battery status) - connect charger. The voltage more than 3,8 mv is normal power mode. You can work with it while batteries is not discharged to the low battery status. SoC ( state of charge - %) - displaying batteries charging level in the percentages. 20

21 LED-INDICATION FieldBee has LED-indicators, which shows working antenna modes. The color set is the 5 signs sequence. 1. Every sequence will start with the green color. *If there is no LED indicators sign light - check the power supply. Battery can be сompletely discharged or be in the power save mode, which means you need to charge it immediately. 2. Second light tells us about GPS status RTK FLOAT RTK DGPS (GPS) NO SIGNAL 3. Third light is static blue and divides two groups of connection parameters. 4. Fourth light tells us about Wi-Fi or Radio mode is working IS NO CONNECTION CONNECTED TO NTRIP CONNECTED TO WI-FI 5. Fifth light tells us about power supply type: BATTERY EXTERNAL POWER For example, the set of lights after turning on means : ANTENNA IS CHARGED TO THE NORMAL MODE WITHOUT GPS SIGNAL RECEIVING WITH NO CONNECTION TO ANY NETWORKS DISCHARGING WHILE USING BATTERIES 21

22 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING The main problems can appear with Bluetooth connection and power supply while installing the FieldBee. Please, read carefully the chapter CONFIGURATION in that mode, which are you going to use FieldBee. If the problem persists after reading - contact support. How to get support - read in the chapter CONTACTS (page ). Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Why my FieldBee is not shining? Check the power supply. Connect external power to the cigarette lighter or insert the batteries. If the batteries have been already inserted - connect the antenna to the charging cable. 2. There are no antennae in the available devices list Go to the smartphone/tablet settings > find Bluetooth settings > unpair the FieldBee, which are you going to connect > open FieldBee app and retry search for available devices. 3. How to change RTK Bee Station working mode? If you want to change the RTK Bee Station working mode from LoRa mode to the Wi-Fi mode you need to connect RTK Bee Station to the Wi-Fi network. If you want to change RTK Bee Station working mode from Wi-Fi mode to the Radio (LoRa) mode - disconnect RTK Bee Station from the Wi-Fi network. 4. If you have some other problem? Please, contact the support. TIP: Restarting your devices (phone, tablet, FieldBee, WiFi router etc.) help to solve 95% of all issues. 22

23 CONTACTS Dear efarmer, we provide assistance remotely. For this case, we can check the status of your antenna and help you to solve the problems. Please, use online chat for quick access to the support, if you have any questions Press button Need help? and type your message. Our support will answer you within 24 hours. Also, you can use for describing your questions. WARNINGS Allowing your FieldBee to get wet can damage to its electronics and/or make it operate incorrectly creating a hazardous condition. Caution: to ensure regulatory compliance, use only the provided power and interface cables. Caution: do not open the unit. Do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the installation and troubleshooting instructions. This device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Do not cover the device, or block the airflow to the device with any other objects. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the battery with the low battery status it will make negatively affect the antenna's future work. Always use proper lifting and carrying techniques when handling components, especially when working on a ladder, roof, or another area with a fall hazard. The exterior antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna. Use caps for covering antenna s output if you are going to leave FieldBee outside without working for few days. Check FieldBee Warranty policy on our website 23