BCS users connection questions

My system is connected via WiFi. The issue I am having is I keep losing the connection. I have put a repeater near my brewery (I brew outside on the covered patio.). It gets frustrating trying to reconnect. If I connect using an Ethernet cable to the control panel should I unplug the pocket router I have integrated into the panel?

It is not how I want to use it but I think I have to invest in a newer router for the house and maybe ditch the DSL and go with cable internet.

If you have your WiFi bridge inside a metal control panel with no external antenna then your range will be very limited. I installed a panel mount WiFi cable to bring the antenna to the outside of the box. This requires a WiFi bridge with a SMA connector for the antenna.

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What the brand of the router you are using there

This is the WiFi bridge.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005KN1YV6/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

And this is the panel mount cable.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G20NRC/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If you still have issues you can try a long range antenna like this one.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039ORBLK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

Crane, how did you mount your BCS to the din rail in that Orientation? My BCS has tabs on the sides to be mounted flat but I would prefer it to be mounted like yours.

bayoujeeper said:

Crane, how did you mount your BCS to the din rail in that Orientation? My BCS has tabs on the sides to be mounted flat but I would prefer it to be mounted like yours.

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I bought a generic DIN rail mount from the brewtroller site before it went down. You can probably find them on amazon, eBay, or automation direct. I drilled 2 holes on the end plate to mount the adapter. There is a plastic piece that sticks up in the middle. You have to cut that away for it to mount correctly to the rail. The pic below is before I cut it.

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