Updated: 23 January 2026

SiteHive Hexanode Noise, Dust, & Noise+Dust



Guide for different configurations:

With Lithium battery set up & Lead acid battery setup

With Pole Mount

Solar stand setup: Hexanode Noise, Dust, & Noise+Dust

Watch video for solar stand setup. Steps 5 & 6 in the video show differences between lithium and lead-acid batteries.




Steps

  • Lift Solar Panel - Lift the solar panel and tighten screws via 45° bracket

  • Connect bottom upright - Attach the bottom upright pole via the corner bracket to the base and attach 45° bracket to solar panel

  • Connect top upright - Connect the top upright pole via straight brackets

  • Connect Hexanode - Unscrew thread from the bottom of the Hexanode Device. Insert screw through the bottom of L bracket and into the Hexanode

  • Connect battery, load and mount battery - Connect battery to lithium battery. Connect load cable to Hexanode Device. Place battery under the solar panel or mount to the base.

  • Check Hexanode Device is on - Observe the flashing LED light coming from the LED light from the centre of the SiteHive Logo: 🟢 Power on and making comms connection, 🔵 Power on and can't make comms connection.


Solar panel with pole mount: Hexanode Noise, Dust, & Noise+Dust

Watch video for solar panel with pole mount.


Steps

  • Remove solar panel from base frame - Loosen the screws

  • Remove the side pole from frame and re-attach to panel 

  • Remove the angle bracket and attach it to mounting pole

  • Mount the solar panel

  • Mount the frame on the fence or pole - Zip ties can be used

  • Mount and connect the battery

  • Mount the Hexanode Device

  • Orientate the Hexanode Device for camera coverage - Each camera has a 160° view

  • Connect power to the Hexanode Device

  • Check Hexanode Device is on - Observe the flashing LED light coming from the LED light from the centre of the SiteHive Logo: 🟢 Power on and making comms connection, 🔵 Power on and can't make comms connection