Define Instruments Repeater Operating Manual
Repeater
Point-to-Point Wireless Repeater
General information
The Point-to-Point Repeater is the perfect addition to a Twin Link
system where the Input and Output nodes are out of range, or a
line of sight connection is interrupted by buildings or hilly terrain.
The Repeater It works by retransmitting incoming signals from
other nodes in the network, enabling you to boost your range and
navigate around obstacles.
A Repeater will extend the range of your Twin Link by up to 1.5km
(0.9mi) LOS using the supplied antenna. Add up to 15 repeaters
in a single Point-to-Point system, and that’s a wireless transmission
distance of up to 24km (14.9mi).
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IMPORTANT:
Please refer to your 'Twin Link' manual for full setup instructions.
Full details on how to set up your Repeater node can be found in Section 11 of your Twin
Link manual. The information provided in the remainder of this document is intended as a
brief guide and should not replace the full document.
The Twin Link manual can be downloaded from: de neinstruments.com/twin-link-manual
CONTENTS
Contents ............................................................. 1
Safety Notices ..................................................... 2
1 - Setup ........................................................... 3
2 - Speci cations .............................................. 3
2.1 - Ordering codes .................................. 3
2.2 - General speci cations ....................... 4
3 - Front Panel & LED's .................................... 5
3.1 - Front panel ........................................ 5
3.2 - Network status LED's ........................ 5
3.3 - Wireless link quality LED's ................. 6
3.4 - Restart button ................................... 6
A - Appendix A - Warranty & User's
Responsibility ............................................. 7
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SAFETY NOTICES
For your safety and the prevention of damage to your Repeater, as well as other equipment
a ected by its operation, please read and carefully observe all safety regulations and in-
structions. Use of this instrument in a manner not speci ed by the manufacturer may compromise the protection provided by the instrument.
De ne Instruments has not approved any change or modi cation to this device by users. Any
modi cation or change could void users' authority to operate this equipment. Please refer to
CFR 47, Section 15.21.
The Twin Link system should not be used to directly drive valves, motors, or other actuators,
unless equipped with appropriate safeguards. It is the responsibility of the user to identify
potential hazards that may arise in the event of a fault to the Repeater unit, and implement
safeguards for the prevention of harm to persons or equipment.
CAUTION
Risk of electric shock
CAUTION
Risk of danger
For your safety, please read complete instructions prior to installation and operation of a
P2P node. In particular, consult the 'Twin Link' manual in all cases where hazard symbols
are marked on your P2P-I, P2P-O or P2P-R units, in order to understand and avoid potential
hazards. The safety of any system incorporating these units is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
CAUTION
Observe minimum safe distance
De ne Instruments P2P units comply with CFR 47, Section 1.1307(b)(1). For your safety,
please observe a minimum safe distance of 20cm (7.87").
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SETUP
In the majority of cases, the Repeater requires no setup. Simply install the
unit in a suitable location and supply power, and it will automatically be
included in your P2P network.
When the two 'NTWRK STATUS' LED's on the Repeater start toggling, a
connection has been established you are ready to start transmitting data.
Connections between the Twin Link nodes
and any Repeaters are established using a
Mesh ID code (printed in large type on the
unit label).
Provided that all the Mesh ID's in your network match, and all wireless nodes are pow-
ered up and within range of one another,
any Repeaters that you add will be included
in the network automatically.
You will only need to connect the Repeater
to ToolBox for programming IF:
› The Mesh ID on the Repeater label
differs from the Mesh ID printed on your
Twin Link units (see 11.3 in the Twin Link
manual) OR
› You need to change the Wireless Transmit
Power to comply with local regulations
(see 6.5 in the Twin Link manual)
To troubleshoot connectivity issues, please see 12.2 in the Twin Link manual.
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SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 - Ordering codes
P2P Nodes
P2P-R
P2P-TWIN-LINK
Accessories
WG-3DBI Included 3DBi Monopole antenna (Range= 1.5km [0.9mi] LOS)
WG-8DBI* Sold Separately 8DBi Monopole antenna (Range= 4km [2.5mi] LOS)
Point-to-Point Repeater Node (up to 15/network)
Point-to-Point paired I/O units (P2P-I + P2P-O)
WG-AEC* Sold Separately Antenna extension cable, 30cm (0.98 )
WG-PSU* Sold Separately Power adaptor for 9–36V DC supply
BRIDGE-KEY* Sold Separately
* Starred accessories are not FCC approved.
USB Bridge Key for so ware programming
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