Bindicator InvisiLink Operating Instructions Manual

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InvisiLink™ Wireless Radio

Installation & Operation Manual

InvisiLinkTM Wireless Radio
Installation & Operation Manual

CONTENTS

I. HANDLING AND STORAGE ..................................................................................................................... 1

INSPECTION AND HANDLING
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
STORAGE

II. GENERAL SAFETY ................................................................................................................................... 2

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL
USE
MISUSE

III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 3

FUNCTION
FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................. 4

V. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................. 6

RS-485/RS-422 EQUIPMENT MATRIX
Figure 2: Wiring Diagram RS-422
Figure 3: Wiring Diagram RS-485 (Modbus)
Figure 4: Wiring Diagram RS-422 with ORB 4-20mA Input Box

VI. SET-UP ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Figure 5: LED Indicator Lights
Figure 6: Dip Switches

VII. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................... 11

VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................ 11

SAFETY SYMBOLS

WARNING:

IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

CAUTION:

IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR PROCEDURES, WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED,
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE OR FAILURE OF THE EQUIPMENT.

InvisiLink Wireless Radio

I. HANDLING AND STORAGE

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INSPECTION AND HANDLING

Do not dispose of the carton or packing materials.

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Each package should be inspected upon receipt for damage that may have occurred due to mishandling during

shipping. If the unit is received damaged, notify the carrier or the factory for instructions. Failure to do so may

void your warranty. If you have any problems or questions, consult Customer Support at 1-800-778-9242.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

This product can be recycled by specialized companies and must not be disposed of in a municipal collection

site. If you do not have the means to dispose of properly, please contact for return and disposal instructions or

options.

STORAGE

If the device is not scheduled for immediate installation following delivery, the following steps should be

observed:

1. Following inspection, repackage the unit into its original packaging.

2. Select a clean dry site, free of vibration, shock and impact hazards.

3. If storage will be extended longer than 30 days, the unit must be stored at temperatures between

-40º and 158º F (-40º to 70° C) in non-condensing atmosphere with humidity less than 85%.

CAUTION: DO NOT STORE A NON-POWERED UNIT OUTDOORS FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD.

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II. GENERAL SAFETY

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

All instructions described in the document must be performed by authorized and qualied service personnel

only. Before installing the unit, please read these instructions and familiarize yourself with the requirements and

functions of the device. The required personal protective equipment must always be worn when servicing this

device.

USE

The device is solely intended for use as described in this manual. Reliable operation is ensured only if the

instrument is used according to the specications described in this document. For safety and warranty reasons,

use of accessory equipment not recommended by the manufacturer or modication of this device is explicitly

forbidden. All servicing of this equipment must be performed by qualied service personnel only. This device

should be mounted in locations where it will not be subject to tampering by unauthorized personnel.

MISUSE

Improper use or installation of this device may cause the following:

• Personal injury or harm

• Application specic hazards such as vessel overll

• Damage to the device or system

If any questions or problems arise during installation of this equipment, please contact Customer Support at

800-778-9242.

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III. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION

InvisiLink is a wireless radio solution for devices that communicate via RS-485 or RS-422. A radio is connected

to both the measuring device, like a Yo-Yo or controller, and the receiving device, like an ORB. Then the

InvisiLink radio sends data back and forth between the devices. This system eliminates the need for cables and

conduit connecting a measuring device to a device collecting data. It is also possible to have a single device

receive multiple data streams from ‘send’ devices.

FEATURES

• Distances up to 3,000 ft (914 m)

• RS-485 or RS-422 Connection Capabilities

• NEMA 4X Enclosure

• Standard and Extended Range Antenna Options

• LED Indicator Lights

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FUNCTION

Input/Output RS-485 or RS-422

Frequency 900 Mhz

Power Supply

Ambient temperature (Electronics)

PERFORMANCE

Transmission Speed (Baud Rate)

Transmit Power 1 mW to 1 W

Transmission Distance 3,000 ft (914 m)

PHYSICAL

Housing Material NEMA 4X, Fiberglass

Extended Range Antenna

120 VAC

30 watt

-40º to 185º F (-40º to +85º C)

RS-485: 115.2
RS-422: 9600

Up to 40 miles (64 km) NEMA 4X Outdoor includes lightening arrestor**, includes 2 ft
(61 cm) connection cable

+/- 10%; 60Hz

Visual Indicators LED Lights (Power, Communication and Signal)

* Distances may be reduced depending on environment. Maximum distance determined in indoor/urban environment with direct line of sight,

no obstacles.

** Consult Factory for extended range distances.

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IV. MECHANICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING REMOVING OR MAKING

ADJUSTMENTS.

CAUTION: DO NOT ROUTE SERIAL CABLES IN THE SAME CONDUIT WITH AC POWER CABLES.

MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS:

• Mounting hardware is not supplied by Bindicator.

• When mounting the enclosure ensure there is enough clearance to open the front door completely.

Removal, insertion, and wiring of the modular PCB is done through the front of the unit.

• Preferred direct line of sight between antennas (devices)

• Minimize metallic obstacles between devices

• Should not be close to high voltage sources

WHEN SEALING CONDUIT CONNECTIONS, ONLY USE SIKAFLEX 1A POLYURETHANE SEALANT

OR DOW CORNING RTV 738 OR 739. OTHER SEALANTS MAY CONTAIN ACETIC ACID WHICH IS

HARMFUL TO SENSORS AND ELECTRONICS.

DRILLING HOLES IN THE ENCLOSURE

The standard berglass NEMA 4X rated enclosure has no openings through which to route cables or install the
conduit. Hole location is critical for proper conduit installation. Check clearances to ensure that the ttings and

wire routing will not interfere with the PCB or enclosure door.

DO NOT DRILL HOLES THROUGH THE TOP OF ENCLOSURE AS THIS MAY ALLOW MOISTURE

SEEPAGE, WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE ELECTRONICS AND VOID THE WARRANTY.

PREPARE THE ENCLOSURE FOR CONDUIT

1. Open door of the enclosure.

2. Remove all four (4) mounting screws that attach the board to the enclosure.

3. Remove entire board, and place in a safe location.

Figure 1. Bottom View

4.

Make a separate hole for the AC cable, the serial and CAT 5 wiring. Holes
should be made in the front 2 inches of the bottom of the enclosure (Figure 1);
this allows for appropriate spacing for cables.

5.

Clean enclosure of any debris, replace the board back into the enclosure, using
all four (4) mounting screws.

6. Determine desired location for mounting the unit.

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TO MOUNT THE INVISILINK ENCLOSURE

1. Hold the enclosure against the wall in the desired location and mark the positions of the mounting holes.
Place the enclosure in a safe location.

2. Drill the mounting holes in the wall.

3. Attach the enclosure to the wall using hardware that will secure it rmly in place.

TO MOUNT THE ExTENDED RANGE ANTENNA,

The extended range antenna can either be mounted with the attached plate or with U-bolts, both included

as standard. The cable between the radio and the antenna is 2 ft (61 cm) in length; plan the location of
the unit and antenna accordingly.

If using the plate, pre-drill holes in desired location and bolt to structure.

If using the U-bolts, determine location on pipe or pole to mount the antenna and attach with mounting

hardware.

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V. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

WARNING: REMOVE POWER FROM THE UNIT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR MAKING

ADJUSTMENTS

GENERAL SAFETY

When using electrical equipment, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

• The installation/wiring of this product must comply with all national, federal, state, municipal, and local

codes that apply.

• Properly ground the enclosure to an adequate earth ground.

• Do not modify any factory wiring. Connections should only be made to the terminals described in this

section.

• All connections to the unit must use conductors with an insulation rating of 300 V minimum, rated for
105 C, a minimum ammability rating of VW-1, and be of appropriate gauge for the voltage and current

required (see specs).

• Do not allow moisture to enter the electronics enclosure. Conduit should slope downward from the

housing. Install drip loops and seal conduit with silicone rubber product.

DISCONNECT REQUIREMENTS FOR PERMANENTLY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT

A dedicated disconnecting device (circuit breaker) must be provided for the proper installation of the unit. If

independent circuits are used for power input, individual disconnects are required. Disconnects must meet the

following requirements:

• Located in close proximity to the device

• Easily accessible to the operator

• Appropriately marked as the disconnect for the device and associated circuit

• Sized appropriately to the requirements of the protected circuit (See Specications)

RS-485/RS-422 EQUIPMENT MATRIx

COMMUNICATION

DEVICE RS-485 RS-422

Bindicator 3D Level Scanner x

Bindicator Mark-4/GP-4 Yo-Yo x

Bindicator/Kistler-Morse ORB x

Bindicator/Kistler-Morse ORB 4-20mA Input Box x

Bindicator SonoTracker x

Kislter-Morse Ultrawave x

Kistler-Morse MVS x

Kistler-Morse STXplus x

Kistler-Morse SVS2000 x

Kistler-Morse Weigh II x

Niagara Meters 5600 Controller x

Note: RS-485 Communication will be programmed at a baud rate of 115200;
RS-422 Commuication will be programmed at a baud rate of 9600.

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WIRING DIAGRAM RS-422

WIRING DIAGRAM RS-485 (MODBUS)

Figure 2: Wiring Diagram RS-422

WIRELESS BOARD

5 14 3 2

9 8 7 6

Pin 5 - Orange

Pin 9 - Blue

Pin 2 - Gray

Pin 8 - Green

Pin 3 - Yellow

Pin 7 - Brown

8 POS CONN.

N

PWR

L

COM-

COM+

OUT- / Tx-

OUT+ / Tx+

IN- / Rx-

IN+ / Rx+

RS-485

N

POWER BOARD

-5+
9

GND

RS-422

Figure 3: Wiring Diagram RS-485 (MODBUS)

N

-5+

L

9

GND

L

N

PWR

L

COM-

COM+

OUT- / Tx-

OUT+ / Tx+

IN- / Rx-

IN+ / Rx+

RS-485

POWER BOARD

RS-422

WIRELESS BOARD

5 14 3 2

9 8 7 6

Pin 2 - Gray

Pin 8 - Green

Pin 5 - Orange

Pin 9 - Blue

8 POS CONN.

CUSTOMER

ORB

WIRING

OUT- / Tx­OUT+ / Tx+
IN- / Rx­IN+ / Rx+

RS-422

IN- / Rx-

IN+ / Rx+

OUT+ / Tx+

RS-485

CUSTOMER

OUT- / Tx-

N

L

GND

WIRING

COM+

COM-

GNDNL

COM-

COM+

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Figure 4: Wiring Diagram RS-422 with 4-20 mA Input Box

WIRING DIAGRAM RS-422

W/4-20

4-20mA

N

L

This Power Board

is mounted under the

Wireless Board to the right.

The (2) boards are shown

side-by-side for clarity.

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OUT+

OUT-

-

IN+

IN-

+

+

-

5 14 3 2

9 8 7 6

2 POS
CONN.

Pin 2 - Gray

Pin 7 - Brown
Pin 3 - Yellow

Pin 8 - Green

Pin 9 - Blue

Pin 5 - Orange

N

PWR

L

CUSTOMER

WIRING

GND

GNDNL

Ch.1Ch.2Ch.3Ch.4

+

-

+

-+-+-

+

-+-+-+-

Ch.1Ch.2Ch.3Ch.4

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LED Layout and Indications DB-9

Dip Switch Settings

VI. SET-UP

At this point, all radio enclosures should be mounted into place and wired appropriately. The radios should

automatically begin sending and receiving signals.

NOTE: Communication device types cannot be mixed. RS-485 devices must be connected to another RS-485

device; it will not receive signals to or from a RS-422 device.

To ensure unit is functioning properly, check the LED indicator lights.

Figure 5: LED Indicator Lights

DB-9 Serial Port

Indicator LEDs

Yellow (top) = Serial Data Out (to host)

Green (middle) = Serial Data In (from host)

Red (bottom) = Power/TX Indicator (Red light

is on when powered; it pulses on/off briefly

during RF transmissions

RSSI LEDs - Strength of signal

3 LEDs ON = Very Strong Signal

2 LEDs ON = Strong Signal

1 LED ON = Moderate Signal

0 LED ON = Weak Signal

Dip Switches are preset at the factory to match the protocol of the device.

For RS-485 networks, the rst and last device should be terminated. See Dip Switch gure below for

conguration set up.

Figure 6: Dip Switches

1 2 3 4 5 6

Serial Interface

Switches 1 & 2

1 2

= Not used

= 2-wire RS-485

= 4-wire RS-422

RS-485/422 Termination

Switches 3 & 4

3 4

= 2-wire RS-485

Termination

= Not Used

= ON (up)

= OFF (down)

TX/RX Mode

Switches 5 & 6

5 6

= Point-to-Point

= Multipoint-Base

= Multipoint-Remote

= Restore Defaults

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= None

= not used

= User Defined

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VII. MAINTENANCE

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

See ORB 4-20mA Input Box IOM for specic maintenance and possible replacement parts for the ORB 4-20mA

Input Box unit. There is no preventative maintenance for a single unit radio.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

LUC044016 Extended Range Antenna, 2 ft (61 cm) Connection Cable

LUC044023 Extended Range Antenna, 10 ft (3 m) Connection Cable

LUC044005 Extended Range Antenna Lightening Arrestor

VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING

For technical or service questions, please call the manufacturer Customer Support at 1-800-778-9242.

For detailed dimensional drawings, go to www.bindicator.com.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Radio(s) are not powered on Make sure the Indicator LED is red; if not

RSSI LEDs not on

Red Indicator LED is not onNot wired correctly Reference wiring diagrams and check

Top and or middle
Indicator LEDs is not

ashing

Protocol switches do not match Check dip switches and change if needed

Antenna not connected Tighten antenna and put in most direct line

Both (all) radios may not be powered onMake sure the Indicator LED is red; if not

Units are not communicating Check all wiring

check wiring

of sight to other radio

wiring

check wiring on both (all) units.

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