Eliwell Controls Srl RDAINT User Manual
RadioAdapter
ISM 2.4 GHz wireless system for plant monitoring
and control
USER
MANUAL
MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING
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
RadioAdapter
1 -INTRODUCTION
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
serial speed: 9.600 / 19.200 bps
Modbus configurations permitted:
Frequency band ISM 2.400 GHz...2.485 GHz (<10mW EIRP)
Channel selection Automatic
Max. radio packet payload size 52 bytes
Antenna
Maximum number of nodes per network 100
Maximum number of controllers per NODE 240
Maximum response time of radio
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
Insulation class 2
Consumption 2W
Power supply
parity: Even / Odd / None
stop bit: 1
2.4 GHz integrated, multidirectional or external
(only on RadioAdapter EXT models - see 1.4 Models and Accessories)
800msec (value to be added to the response time of the controller to calculate
transmission timeout)
TTL port for connection to devices
RS-485 serial port (on two RadioAdapter /S models only)
100...240 Va ±10% 50/60Hz
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1.3 - CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
TERMINALS
RadioKey Connector to connect the RadioKey
RadioKey
TTL
RS-485
}
C
TTL TTL serial port to connect directly to devices
7-8-9 RS-485 serial port to connect directly to devices or to the
RadioKey
TTL
TTLTTLTTL
monitoring system
(on in RadioAdapter /S models)
10-11 Power supply 100...240Va
RadioAdapter
Power Supply
11
10
A
B
NOT for
FCC models
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
Power
Supply
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:
- 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.
6.8 mm
max 3 mm
Threadlocker
Nut
Washer
7.2 mm
Figura 1
O-ring
Panel
Figura 2
- Tighten the nut to firmly clamp
the cable (see Figure 3)
- Rub some more thread locker
onto the connector as shown
in Figure 3
- Tighten the SMA 90° connector
and fit it to the antenna (see
Figure 4)
NOTE: LOCTITE® 243
threadlocker is
recommended.
Connettor
SMA 90°
Fit the antenna
Connector
SMA 90°
max 3 mm
Threadlocker
Washer
Nut
max 3 mm
Washer
Nut
O-ring
Panel
Figura 3
O-ring
Panel
Figura 4
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