Eliwell RadioAdapter User Manual

RadioAdapter

MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING

ISM 2.4 GHz wireless system for plant monitoring
and control

USER
MANUAL

RadioAdapter

SUMMARY

1 -INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3

1.1 - REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................................................3

1.2 - TECHNICAL DATA (EN 60730-2-9) .......................................................................................................3

1.3 - CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................................4

1.4 - MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................4

1.5 - INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (NO FCC MODELS) .................................................................................4

1.6 - MODELS AND ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................................................5

1.7 - DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................................................................5

2 - INSTALLATION. ...................................................................................................... 6

2.1 - HOW TO INSTALL THE PAN-C ...............................................................................................................6

2.1.1 - INITIALIZING THE PAN-C ...........................................................................................................................................................................6

2.1.2 - CHANNEL SEARCH .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2.1.3 - SAVING PAN-C SETTINGS .........................................................................................................................................................................6

2.2 - HOW TO INSTALL A NODE ...................................................................................................................7

2.2.1 - INITIALIZING A NODE ...............................................................................................................................................................................7

2.2.2 - ADDRESS CONFIGURATION AND SEARCHING FOR CONNECTED DEVICES ........................................................................................ 7

2.2.3 - SAVING SETTINGS .....................................................................................................................................................................................7

2.3 - HOW TO INSTALL A REPEATER ............................................................................................................8

2.3.1 - INITIALIZING A REPEATER ........................................................................................................................................................................8

2.3.2 - SELF-CONFIGURING A REPEATER ............................................................................................................................................................8

2.3.3 - SAVING REPEATER SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

2.4 - CONFIGURING THE PAN-C ...................................................................................................................9

2.4.1 - TRANSFERRING NETWORK CONFIGURATION TO THE PAN-C ............................................................................................................... 9

2.5 - CHANGES TO NETWORK .....................................................................................................................9

2.5.1 - ADDING A NEW NODE ..............................................................................................................................................................................9

2.5.1 - ADDING A NEW DEVICE ...........................................................................................................................................................................9

3 - TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................10

3.1 - REPLACING THE PAN-C ..................................................................................................................... 10

3.2 - REPLACING A NODE .......................................................................................................................... 10

3.3 - REPLACING A DEVICE........................................................................................................................ 10

3.4 - RESETTING A NODE........................................................................................................................... 10

3.5 - CHANGING CHANNEL ....................................................................................................................... 11

3.5.1 - SCANNING TO FIND A NEW CHANNEL ..................................................................................................................................................11

3.5.2 - SETTING COMMUNICATION CHANNEL MANUALLY .............................................................................................................................11

4 - WARNINGS ..........................................................................................................12

4.1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 12

4.2 - DISCLAIMER ....................................................................................................................................... 12

4.3 - RESPONSIBILITY AND RESIDUAL RISKS ........................................................................................... 12

4.4 - CONDITIONS OF USE ........................................................................................................................ 12

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RadioAdapter provides a cost-effective, reliable way of building cable-free communication networks between monitoring systems

and controllers or of extending existing networks.
RadioAdapter features IEEE 802.15.4 standard functions and runs on ISM frequency band at 2.4GHz.
Thanks to MESH networking technology and associated dynamic routing combined with RadioAdapter capabilities to act as a
repeater for adjacent nodes, large surface areas can be covered, getting around blocked paths to send or receive messages and
continuous function guaranteed even when one or more nodes breaks down.

1.1 - REGULATIONS

Radio and telecommunications equipment: Directive 95/05/EC.
The use is permitted in the countries belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) and where the FCC is recognized (see box).

FCC notes (only for model with internal antenna)

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Unauthorized repairs, changes or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void
your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

• NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

IC note (only for model with internal antenna)

• This device is compliant to RSS 102

• Cet instrument répond aux normes RSS 102

1.2 - TECHNICAL DATA (EN 60730-2-9)

Class of use Class 4 classification ISA SP100.11 (do not use for safety devices)

Network architectures permitted star, tree and MESH

Protocols supported Televis e Modbus RTU

Modbus configurations permitted:

serial speed: 9.600 / 19.200 bps
parity: Even / Odd / None
stop bit: 1

Frequency band ISM 2.400 GHz...2.485 GHz (<10mW EIRP)

Channel selection Automatic

Max. radio packet payload size 52 bytes

Antenna

2.4 GHz integrated, multidirectional or external
(only on RadioAdapter EXT models - see 1.4 Models and Accessories)

Maximum number of nodes per network 100

Maximum number of controllers per NODE 240

Maximum response time of radio

800msec (value to be added to the response time of the controller to calculate
transmission timeout)

Container container: 3 plastic DIN modules

Mounting on DIN guides

Operating temperature -5...60°C

Storage temperature -20...85°C

Operating and storage environment humidity 10...90% (non-condensing)

Serial connections

TTL port for connection to devices
RS-485 serial port (on two RadioAdapter /S models only)

Insulation class 2

Consumption 2W

Power supply

100...240 Va ±10% 50/60Hz

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1.3 - CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

Power Supply

TTL

10

11

TTLTTLTTL

RadioKey

RadioAdapter

RS-485

TTL

RadioKey

Power

Supply

A

B

C

}

NOT for

FCC models

TERMINALS

RadioKey Connector to connect the RadioKey

TTL TTL serial port to connect directly to devices
7-8-9 RS-485 serial port to connect directly to devices or to the
monitoring system
(on in RadioAdapter /S models)
10-11 Power supply 100...240Va
A SMA connector for external antenna
(only on RadioAdapter EXT models)
B Cable for external antenna (length: 1m)
C External antenna

IMPORTANT: For RadioAdapters with an external antenna, use Eliwell
supplied cable and antenna only.

IMPORTANT! Do not touch the SMA connection

for external antenna (A) as static

electricity may have built up!

1.4 - MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY

This device is designed to be wall-mounted or on a DIN rail.
The ambient temperature range for correct operation is -5 to 60°C, and the permitted humidity range is 10 to 90% (non-condensing).
Sufficient ventilation should be provided if the device is installed inside an electrical panel or switchboard.
Do not install the device in damp or dirt-laden areas.

1.5 - INSTALLING THE ANTENNA (NO FCC MODELS)

The antenna can be inserted straight into the RadioAdapter connector or panel-mounted and connected to RadioAdapter using
the cable supplied in the Antenna kit.

N.B.: The panel that the antenna is mounted on must be no more than 3mm thick.

For the panel mounting of the antenna, please follow the proceduredescribe below:
ANTENNA KIT COMPONENTS:

- 1m cable

- antenna + SMA 90° connector

- Seal ring, nut and washer to fit the cable to SMA 90° connector

- Drill a hole in the panel as
shown in Figure 1:

6.8 mm

7.2 mm

- Tighten the nut to firmly clamp
the cable (see Figure 3)

- Rub some more thread locker
onto the connector as shown
in Figure 3

max 3 mm

Washer

Threadlocker

O-ring

Panel

Nut

Connettor

SMA 90°

- Fit the seal ring (o-ring) to the
end of the cable to be fitted to
the panel (see Figure 2)

- Insert the end of the cable to be
fitted to the panel through the
previously drilled hole.

- Slip the washer over the end of
cable pushed through the hole
(see Figure 2).

- Rub a little thread locker onto
the connector as shown in
Figure 2.

max 3 mm

Washer

Threadlocker

O-ring

Panel

Nut

- Tighten the SMA 90° connector
and fit it to the antenna (see
Figure 4)

NOTE: LOCTITE® 243
threadlocker is
recommended.

max 3 mm

Washer

O-ring

Panel

Nut

Connector

SMA 90°

Fit the antenna

Figura 3

Figura 2

Figura 1

Figura 4