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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2.2 - General speci cations
Transmission
RF data rate 250Kb/s
RF frequency range 2405-2475MHz
RF transmission power +20dBm
(10dBm selectable in so ware for regions
with transmission power restrictions)
Transmission range Up to 1.5km (0.9mi)
LOS with supplied antenna (WG-3DBI).
All nodes must be set to full power [+20dBm] for
max range.
RF receiver sensitivity -110dBm
Number of RF channels 15
Number of wireless nodes Up to 17 nodes
per mesh (1x P2P-I, 1x P2P-O, 15x P2P-R)
Spreading method Direct sequence
Single unit weight 113g (4oz), includes an-
tenna and plugs
Environmental conditions
Operating temp -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F)
Storage temp -20 to 65°C (-4 to 149°F)
Operating humidity 0–85% non-condensing
Altitude 2000m (6561 )
Compliances
IP20 enclosure rating
FCC ID: 2ACTT-1409
47 Code of Federal Regulations; Part 15 - Radio
Frequency Devices; Subpart C - Intentional
Radiators, including Section 15.247 - Operation in
the band 2400 –2483.5MHz
Modulation O-QPSK
USB programming
Simple so ware programming
USB programming using De ne ToolBox,
via the Twin Link Input Node. Bridge Key
required (sold separately)
Power
Power supply 9–36V DC, 2.5VA max
Construction
35mm DIN rail mount casing
IP20 rated - Install in a protective enclosure.
Installation Category II; Pollution Degree 2;
Flame resistant
Dimensions (H x W x D)
101 x 23 x 120mm (3.98 x 0.91 x 4.72")
AS/ANS 4268:2012
Radio equipment and systems - Short range
devices - Limits and methods of measurement
ETSI EN 300 440-2, V1.4.1, 2010
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum matters (ERM); Short Range Devices
(SRD); Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz
to 40GHz frequency range; Part 2: Harmonised
EN under article 3.23 of the R&TTE Directive
EN 301 489-3, V1.6.1, 2013
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio
equipment and services; Part 3: Speci c
conditions for Short Range Devices (SRD)
operating on frequencies between 9kHz and
40GHz
Dimensions (H x W x D, with antenna)
150 x 23 x 146mm (5.91 x 0.91 x 5.75")
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FRONT PANEL & LED'S
3.1 - Front panel
A Network Status LED's
See 3.2 for de nitions
B Antenna Jack
C Wireless Link Quality LED's
See 3.3 for de nitions
D USB Programming Jack
See Twin Link manual
E Restart Button
See 3.4 for more information
3.2 - Network status LED's
LED State De nition
PWR On Power supplied
STACK Flashing Node is transmitting or receiving
NTWRK
STATUS
1&2
Both Flashing Cannot connect to the network
Toggling Wireless network successfully established - ready to transmit or receive
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3.3 - Wireless link quality LED's
The green Wireless Link Quality LED's are
used to indicate the quality of the wireless
connection between nodes.
HIGH indicates 100% link quality, while LOW
indicates approximately 80% link quality (i.e.
80% of the receiving packet intact.) For the
most stable and reliable wireless connection, the link quality should be at HIGH, or
as close to it as possible.
In a network with one or more Repeaters,
each node indicates the link quality between
itself, and the nearest node that it can reach
in the direction of the Output node.
3.4 - Restart button
The Restart button can be used to reboot
the node in the event of a malfunction. (This
action is the same as turning the power
on and o again - all user settings will be
retained.)
For example, in the network below:
› The Input node indicates quality of link C
› Repeater 2 indicates the quality of link B
› Repeater 1 indicates the quality of link A
› The Output node indicates the quality of
link A
Input
Node
Repeater
2
B
Repeater
1
Output
Node
A
C
To prevent accidental use, the Restart
button is inset and can only be pressed with
a ne-tipped, blunt instrument, such as a
pen or small screwdriver.
For further details on your Repeater, including wiring, installation and case
diagrams, please see the Twin Link manual.
The Twin Link manual can be downloaded from: de neinstruments.com/twin-link-manual
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APPENDIX A - WARRANTY & USER'S RESPONSIBILITY
A.1 - Warranty
De ne Instruments warrants that its products are free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of
shipment.
De ne Instruments’s obligations under
this warranty are limited to replacement or
repair, at its option, at its factory, of any
of the products which shall, within the applicable period a er shipment, be returned
to De ne Instruments’s facility, transportation charges pre-paid, and which are, a er
examination, disclosed to the satisfaction of
De ne Instruments to be thus defective.
The warranty shall not apply to any equipment which shall have been repaired or
altered, except by De ne Instruments, or
which shall have been subjected to misuse,
negligence or accident.
In no case shall De ne Instruments’s liability exceed the original purchase price. The
aforementioned provisions do not extend
the original warranty period of any product
which has been either repaired or replaced
by De ne Instruments.
A.2 - User’s Responsibility
We are pleased to o er suggestions on the
use of our various products, by way of printed matter, on our website, or through direct
contact with our sales/application engineering sta .
However, since we have no control over the
use of our products once they are shipped,
NO WARRANTY, WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE is made beyond repair, replacement, or
refund of purchase price at the sole discretion of De ne Instruments.
Users shall determine the suitability of the
product for the intended application before
using, and the users assume all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith,
regardless of any of our suggestions or statements as to application or construction.
In no event shall De ne Instruments’s liability, in law or otherwise, be in excess of the
purchase price of the product.
De ne Instruments cannot assume responsibility for any circuitry described. No circuit
patent or so ware licenses are implied.
De ne Instruments reserves the right to
change circuitry, operating so ware, speci cations, and prices without notice at any
time.
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Repeater Revision Code: P2P-R-MAN-16V01 Date Code: 160804
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