TURNTIDE RMK Remote Monitoring Kit Installation guide

Brand: TURNTIDE

Model: RMK Remote Monitoring Kit

Type: Installation guide

TURNTIDE RMK Remote Monitoring Kit is a comprehensive solution designed to enable remote monitoring of HVAC equipment driven by the Smart Motor System. Providing real-time data access, this kit simplifies equipment monitoring and maintenance, enabling proactive maintenance strategies. The kit seamlessly connects to the Turntide Cloud platform, facilitating remote equipment monitoring and data analysis.

Remote Monitoring Kit (RMK) Install Guide

with Remote WiFi Antenna

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Contents

Overview ......................................................................................................................3

Software Wrapped in Metal ......................................................................................3

Considerations ............................................................................................................3

Know Before You Go

Tools You’ll Need ...................................................................................................4

What’s Included .....................................................................................................5

Step-by-Step Installation

Install the Enclosure ..............................................................................................7

Wire Components ..................................................................................................7

System Start Up ...................................................................................................... 9

Wiring Schematic ..................................................................................................... 10

Contact Us ................................................................................................................ 11

The Turntide Remote Monitoring Kit provides

the easiest way to enable remote monitoring

of HVAC equipment driven by the Smart Motor System.

CONSIDERATIONS

• Review this installation

guide and available

installation training videos

before beginning

• Follow all local and national

electrical codes, safety

compliance requirements

and common installation

procedures

• Cables provided by Turntide

are NOT rated for outdoor

use

Overview

This Kit includes everything needed to connect a Smart Motor

System to the internet. Choose the Turntide provided cellular

service for hassle-free network setup.

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Once an internet connection is established, the Remote

Monitoring Kit will automatically connect to Turntide’s

secure Cloud platform to provide you remote access to your

equipment data.

Software Wrapped in Metal™

The Turntide software-driven motor solution includes the

Turntide Smart Motor and the Turntide Motor Controller,

complete with networking and connection capabilities to

Turntide Cloud Services. It is proven to signicantly reduce

energy consumption, dramatically reducing energy costs and

carbon footprint resulting from electric motor operation.

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Below is a list of the common tools that are required to install the Turntide Re-

mote Monitoring Kit. Every application is different, and additional tools may be

required. Check your toolbox to make sure you have all the tools you’ll need.

Know Before You Go

Tools You’ll Need

Cordless Drill

Screwdriver

Small Terminating

Adjustable Pliers

Terminal (Spade)

Crimp Tool

Wire Strippers

Needle Nose Pliers

Uni-bit, Hole Saw,

or Knock Outs

for 1/2”, 3/4”, & 1” EMT

Screwdriver

Phillips

Multi-VOM Meter

Drill Bit Index

Screwdriver

Slot

Nut Driver

1/4” and 5/16”

Clamp Amp Meter

Everything commonly necessary to install the Remote Monitoring Kit is provided. The

following is a list of components.

Turntide Supervisor NEMA Enclosure AC to DC Converter

Modem

Mounting Brackets

w/Screws

Qty 4

Thermostat Cable

10ft - 18/2 Cable

Cable Ties

Qty 8

Cable Tie Bases

Qty 4

Locknuts

Qty 4 - 3/4”

Piggy Back

Spade Connectors

Qty 2 - Blue

Liquidtight Conduit

& Connectors

3’ - 3/4” Flex Conduit

Qty 2 - 3/4” Connectors

Wire Nuts

Qty 2 - Blue

Self Drilling Screws

Qty 8 - 5/16” x 3/4”

PVC Nipple

Qty 1 - 4” x 3/4”

Qty 1 - 2” x 3/4”

What’s Included

RMK Assembly

Weather Tite Connector

Qty 1

1/2” EMT Connector

Qty 1

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1/2” Conduit Hanger

Qty 2

1/2” x 12” EMT Conduit

Qty 2

1/2” EMT Coupling

Qty 1

Electrical Box Cover

Qty 1

External Antenna & Cable

Qty 1

What’s Included - Continued

Step-by-Step Installation of

Remote Monitoring Kit

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to install the Turntide Remote Monitoring Kit (RMK)

for most common applications. Follow all local codes and common installation procedures.

Install the Enclosure

1 2 3

4 5

OFF

Turn power to the unit off. Install enclosure near the unit

control panel - either vertically or

horizontally - using the external

brackets and self tapping screws.

Install a nipple through back of enclosure

or install external ex from enclosure to

unit.

Wire Components

Unit

Terminal

Board

24V H

24V L

Install new wires from R and C on the

unit to 24 volt terminal on the Turntide

Supervisor, R to the 24V H and C to the

24L. Leave the existing wires for the AC

to DC converter on the terminals.

Note: 24 volt wiring is polarity sensitive.

If wiring is terminated incorrectly, it will

damage the Turntide Supervisor or the

control transformer.

1. Connect the two EMT conduit

sections using the EMT coupling.

2. Install the EMT connector on one

end of the assembly.

3. Attach the box over to the EMT

connector.

4. Attach the assembly to a non-

removable panel of the unit

using the two conduit hangers

and sheet metal screws.

Do NOT ground the

internal panel of the

enclosure.

Assemble Antenna Mount

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Remove the existing WiFi antenna

from the modem. Connect the

supplied external antenna.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The RMK antenna

connector differs from the antenna

used with the motor controller. The

antennas are not interchangeable.

8” minimum height

above top of unit.

Install the antenna on top of the

electrical box cover. Route wire down

through the EMT conduit. Enter the

enclosure through the weather tite

connector.

Wire Components - Continued

System Startup

8910

11 12 13

OFF

RUN

Select Workow

RMK Install

SGNL

Turn power on to the unit. Verify the Turntide Supervisor has

power and is running by checking the

green RUN LED.

Verify the LED on the modem are on-

green for power/wi/connection to

cell and blue for cell strength.

Make sure the enternet cable is

completely plugged into the modem

and the Turntide Supervisor an the

there is a green LED on both devices.

Contact Turntide (877-776-8470) to

conrm the RMK is operating and

posting data to the cloud.

After installation is nished, complete

the RMK Install workow on the XOi

mobile app.

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Turntide

Supervisor

Modem

Ethernet Cable

AC to DC

Converter

AO1

COM

A02

COM

AO3

COM

AO4

COM

DO1

DO2

DO3

DO4

DO5

DO6

R1A

R1B

R2A

R2B

D1-

D1+

D2-

D2+

24V L

24V H

COM

Ul2

COM

Ul2

COM

Ul3

COM

Ul4

COM

Ul5

COM

Ul6

COM

Ul7

COM

Ul8

DlC

Dl1

DlC

Dl2

DlC

Dl3

DlC

Dl4

DlC

Dl5

DlC

Dl6

DlC

Dl7

DlC

Dl8

Unit

Terminal

Board

Note: Do not ground

the internal panel of

the enclosure or the

Turntide Supervisor.

Wiring Diagram

Indemnity

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Turntide Technologies or Software Motor Company.

Turntide Technologies assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. In no event shall Turntide Technologies be liable for incidental or

consequential damages arising from use of this document or the software and hardware described in this document.

Turntide Technologies (formerly Software Motor Company) has developed the world’s most efcient and intelligent electric motor system. The revolutionary Smart Motor System

is based on proven switched reluctance technology, now managed with advanced cloud software and connected to precise controls via IoT. Turntide’s vision is to eliminate the

25% of global electricity consumption that is wasted by legacy motors, thus accelerating the world’s transition from fossil fuels. Turntide is based in Sunnyvale, Calif., with ofces

in San Francisco; Arlington, Wash.; and Kennesaw, Ga. Turntide has installed Smart Motor Systems with dozens of customers, reducing their motor electricity consumption by an