™
LR900 Node
Wireless Long Range Remote Controller
Hardware Manual
Genave / NRC, Inc.
www.genave.com
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Copyright 2018. Genave / NRC, Inc.
Tech. Publication No. 9000-0000-126 Rev 01
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide
Warning
If incorrectly used, this equipment can cause severe injury. Those who
use and maintain the equipment should be trained in its proper use,
warned of its dangers, and should read the manuals before attempting
to set up, operate, adjust or service the equipment. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Important Safety Information
Installation & Service Precautions
Electrocution, severe personal injury and damage to equipment can
occur during installation or servicing this equipment. All electrical work should be
performed by, or under the supervision of an experienced electrician and in
accordance with all applicable electrical, fire, building and safety codes.
This equipment can start at any time from local controls, automatic
timers, radio remote, commands from a computer and many other
sources. Attached equipment can cause personal injury when they engage. Whenever
working in or around the equipment you must assume it could activate at any moment,
and take appropriate precautions to protect yourself and others. You should
completely disable the equipment before working on or in close proximity to any part
of it.
You must test the system and equipment to insure it is operating correctly after the
installation, as well as after any work has been performed.
System Operation
Training is necessary to ensure those responsible can correctly control the system. It
is also necessary that everyone understand the purpose of the equipment and the
protective actions they need to take when the system is activated.
You must carefully read and completely understand all the information about the
system including its abilities and its limitations.
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LR900 Node
Table of Contents
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 6
General Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 6
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6
How it Works ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Menu Map .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Screens and What They Mean ......................................................................................................... 10
Installing ............................................................................................................................................. 14
Mounting the LR900 ....................................................................................................................... 14
Power Connection ............................................................................................................................ 14
Internal Battery Backup ................................................................................................................... 14
Power Switch On/Off ...................................................................................................................... 14
Pairing the First Units with a Keypad ............................................................................................. 15
Antenna Requirements .................................................................................................................... 16
Returning to Factory Defaults Using Menu Screen ......................................................................... 16
Returning to Factory Defaults Using Buttons ................................................................................. 17
Adding More Units to a System / Cloning Units ............................................................................. 17
Inputs .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Input Header Characteristics ........................................................................................................... 18
Input Header Pinout ......................................................................................................................... 18
Outputs ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Output Characteristics ..................................................................................................................... 19
Output Header Pinout ...................................................................................................................... 19
Radio ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Radio Module .................................................................................................................................. 19
Changing Channel ........................................................................................................................... 19
Testing Signal Strength Between Units ........................................................................................... 20
Advanced Features and Information ............................................................................................... 20
Zones ............................................................................................................................................... 20
Roll Call ........................................................................................................................................... 20
RF Beacon ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Firmware .......................................................................................................................................... 21
Active Inputs .................................................................................................................................... 21
MAC ................................................................................................................................................ 21
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Enclosure
Radio Transceiver Module
Width:
36mm (1.417 inches)
ISM:
902-928MHz
Length:
100mm (3.937 inches)
Max Power:
250mW
Height:
80mm (3.149 inches)
Weight:
114.6 grams (5.10oz)
Battery
General:
LiFePO4
Input Connector
3.2V
Header:
9 pos., 2.5mm
400mAH
Mating Connector:
9 pos. cage clamp
UN38.8 Passed
28-16 AWG
<20Wh Single Cell
0.25” Strip length
Shippable under:
UN3481 PI967 Section 2
P/N 6000-0101-124
Max Input Voltage:
30V
DC
(Pull to GND for active)
Display
Type:
OLED
Output Connector
Size:
128 x 64
Header:
9 pos., 3.5mm
Colors:
Blue & Yellow
Mating Connector:
9 pos. screw clamp
26-16 AWG
MicroSD Card Slot
0.25” Strip length
Accepts:
Transflash MicroSD
P/N 6000-0049-009
SDHC, Class 10, FAT32,
Max Control Voltage:
30 V
DC
4GB to 32GB
Max Control Current:
70mA
Transmit / Receive Distance*
Power Connector
Included Antennas:
Up to 1000’ Indoor/Urban
Header:
2 pos., 3.81mm
Up to 2 Miles Outdoor*
Mating Connector:
2 pos. screw clamp
Optional Antennas:
Up to 2000’ Indoor/Urban
26-16 AWG
Up to 6 Miles Outdoor*
0.25” Strip length
*Line of Sight (LOS)
P/N 6000-0048-003
unobstructed
Input Voltage:
7.5 to 28 V
DC
Antenna Connector (if equipped)
Connector:
50 Ohm
Reverse Polarity SMA
(RPSMA)
External Antenna (if equipped)
Antenna:
Dipole
Reverse Polarity SMA
(RPSMA)
½ Wave
50 Ohm
3dBi Gain
P/N 8035-0000-008
Internal Antenna (if equipped)
Antenna:
Whip
u.fl
¼ Wave
50 Ohm
Specifications
General Specifications
*The range of all radio products is not guaranteed and is dependent on local and environmental conditions, structures,
antenna selection and location.
Additional LR900 modules may be used as repeaters to enhance coverage and extend range.
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Overview
How it Works
The LR900 Node is a stand-alone transceiver/controller that utilizes FHSS (Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum) to communicate and synchronize actions with other LR900 nodes
or LR900 Keypads.
Keypads are normally the origination point for commands. When a button is pressed on the
LR900 wireless keypad, a signal is transmitted to all Nodes within range. Any LR900 Node
which hears this signal does two things; First it activates its own corresponding output and
then it retransmits the signal to reach additional LR900 Nodes who may not have heard the
original signal. If an LR900 has already heard the signal, it ignores all future receipts of that
particular signal to keep the signal from repeating forever.
Each node has 8 inputs and 8 outputs. If one of the inputs is activated (shorted to common),
The LR900 activates the corresponding output for 2 seconds (Ex: Input 1 activates Output 1).
Optionally, the LR900 can transmit to all of the other LR900 Nodes that its input has been
activated (See Advanced Info).
Communications between LR900s is performed peer-peer. By using this method it’s
unnecessary to have a master controller and LR900’s can be installed, relocated or removed
without needing to register them into or out of a system.
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(See next page for more menus)
Menu Map
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Screens and What They Mean
1) LR900 (Opening Screen)
a. Displays the Unit ID.
b. When the battery is being charged, a lightning symbol
replaces the battery symbol.
2) Voltage Status
a. Internal battery voltage.
b. External voltage supplying the node.
c. Optional voltage input (unused in this model).
3) System Info Reference
a. System ID of the group.
b. Unit ID.
c. Radio channel.
d. MAC address for the radio networking.
4) Link Test (Testing with other LR900s)
a. Pressing the enter button sends a request to all units
asking them to respond. The word “RECEIVING” and the
antenna icon will flash when responses from other LR900’s
are received.
5) Contact Information
6) Input & Output
a. Status of the eight inputs and outputs.
b. Number is highlighted when the associated input or
output is active.
7) Adjustments
a. Leads to sub-menus to view and change the LR900
operational settings.
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8) ID & Sys Addrs
a. Unit ID (screen 1): 1 to 999. Unique ID for each node.
b. System ID (screen 2): 1 to 30001. All nodes in a group
must have the same System ID.
9) Radio Settings
a. Adjust the radio channel from 1 to 8.
10) Default Zones – Advanced feature.
a. Zones are identified by the letters A to G.
b. Receiving. The receiving units can be switched in and
out of zones with the LR900 menu. When an LR900
receives a signal that is intended for only specific zones, it
checks which Active Zones it has been set to accept. The
signal is acted upon if the zone has been enabled (set to
‘Y’), or ignored if the specific zone is disabled (set to ‘N’).
c. Transmitting. Node inputs can be set to send
commands to one or more particular zones (sub-groups)
rather than the standard all-call to all the nodes. Due to the
extensive configurability of this feature, the transmitting
zone groups cannot be adjusted using the LR900 menu.
The sending node must be programmed externally, by
either directly editing the configuration on the SD card and
re-loading, or by using the LR900 editing program.
11) Active Inputs
a. Individual external inputs can be enabled or disabled
using this menu. “Y” indicates that the input is enabled.
12) Input Delay
a. Adjusts the input debounce for all the external inputs.
Step size is 50ms.
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13) Range Test
a. (pg. 1) Pressing “Enter” will send a transmission to the
unit identified in screen 2. When the remote LR900 replies,
the word “RECEIVING” and the antenna icon will flash on
the screen.
b. (screen 2) Enter the Unit ID of the remote unit to
contact during the range test.
c. Note on range test. Due to the self-repairing nature of
the LR900 radio network, the range test signals may pass
through other nodes to reach the intended destinations.
14) Roll Call
a. Pressing the “Enter” button sends a signal to all units
asking them to respond. Each response will appear on the
screen with its Unit ID and the strength of the signal when
it was received at the remote.
15) RF Beacon
a. (screen 1) RF beacon interval the LR900 transmits it’s
status when on external power.
b. (screen 2) RF beacon interval the LR900 transmits it’s
status on the network port.
16) Menu Lock
a. A five digit alpha-numeric code to limit access to the
adjustment menus. Note the password for future reference.
17) Encryption
a. A five digit alpha-numeric, security key used to encrypt
the radio communications.
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18) Install Program
a. Programs the LR900 from the configuration file on the
micro SD card.
19) Copy PGM to SD
a. Copies the LR900 configuration settings to the micro
SD card.
20) Restart Unit
a. Reboots the LR900.
21) Pgm Name / SD
a. (screen 1) Shows the program name that was last
uploaded to the LR900.
b. (screen 2) Scrolls and shows the filenames on the
micro SD memory card.
22) Firmware Info
a. Shows the firmware information of the LR900.
23) Factory Reset
a. Restores all the settings and configurations back to the
original factory settings. As a safety to prevent unintended
resets, the code 987 must be entered via the keypad
before the Factory Reset is performed.
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Power Switch
Installing
Mounting the LR900
To remove the node from a Din rail, use a screw driver to pull and hold down on the red latch
on the enclosure while pulling the bottom of the case forward.
Power Connection
The LR900 operates from 7.5VDC to 28 VDC. The power input is also reverse voltage
protected. The polarity of the connections is displayed on the label.
Internal Battery Backup
The LR900 devices include a high capacity, rechargeable battery so the unit remains
operational during temporary power interruption. Battery life is affected by traffic load and
other system variables, but the battery power will generally last 4 – 6 hours. When power is
first applied, the LR900 must charge the battery to a minimum voltage before coming
alive. If you observe the screen blinking on and off, it is due to the battery being
charged. Turn the Power switch off and wait 2 to 3 minutes before reapplying power.
Power Switch On/Off
The power switch is used to disable the LR900 when testing, modifying, or shipping the
system. Even when the switch is Off, the LR900 will continue to charge the internal battery.
The power switch is recessed to prevent accidental operation.
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System ID = 14729
RF Channel = 6
Encryption Key = H19KQ
Unit ID = 1
System ID = 00000
RF Channel = 6
Encryption Key = H19KQ
Unit ID = 2
System ID = 14729
RF Channel =
Encryption Key = H19KQ
Unit ID = 1
System ID = 14729
RF Channel = 6
Encryption Key = H19KQ
Unit ID = 5
System ID = 14729
RF Channel = 6
Encryption Key = H19
Unit ID = 2
Pairing the First Units with a Keypad
Three unique settings must match between LR900 units before they will communicate and
retransmit signals from a keypad or other LR900 that have the identical settings.
System ID: A number from 1 to 30001.
RF Channel: Specify radio channel 1 to 8.
Encryption Key: Alpha-numeric code from five to sixteen digits. (0-9, A-Z, a-z, with
the exception of the letters I, i, O, o, L, l which are too easily confused with other
letters).
The system ID and RF channel can be viewed and changed using the menu screen.
The Encryption Key can be changed using the menu screen, but for security purposes it
cannot be viewed on the screen nor copied to the SD card. Thus, it’s very important to
record any new encryption keys for future changes.
Unit ID numbers are employed for some advanced features as well as quickly identifying unit
locations by simply viewing the main screen. They should be unique, but it is not required.
1
RQ
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System ID = 7654
RF Channel = 6
Encryption Key = 13579
Unit ID = 1
Antenna Requirements
There are a few items to remember about the antenna.
1) Keep the antenna away from metal surfaces for the best RF signal range.
2) For long antenna cable runs, use LMR-400 coaxial cable with adapters.
3) Never exceed 11dbi of antenna gain without some sort of cable loss (FCC
requirement).
Note: If an LR900 is out of range of its group, any LR900 can be used as a repeater to
extend the range of the signals and reach the lone LR900.
Returning to Factory Defaults Using Menu Screen
The LR900’s can be restored to their factory default programming at any time by using the
menu screen. Returning to the factory default is the recommend method to recover from
programming errors or other events such as when a unit is not communicating within the
group.
After defaults have been restored, basic communications can be verified and custom changes
can continue from that basic, known state.
The Factory Defaults
To restore the defaults, Press the DOWN arrow until the Adjustments screen appears, then
press the RIGHT arrow once and then press the DOWN arrow to select Reset Memory.
Press ENTER key and use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN keys to enter 987. Press
ENTER key to restore LR900 to factory default settings.
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Press and hold
power is applied.
Returning to Factory Defaults Using Buttons
Another method to restore the default settings is to use the arrow buttons. Press and hold the
BACK button and the UP button at the same time while applying power to the unit. Release
the buttons once the unit indicates that it’s working on restoring the defaults.
simultaneously as
Adding More Units to a System / Cloning Units
In most instances, the LR900’s will operate as required using the factory defaults with a new
encryption code as the only recommended change. Adding another Node to the system is as
simple as matching the unit’s System ID, RF Channel, Encryption Key to the existing
system nodes and assigning the new Node a unique Unit ID.
In applications where many changes have been made to the LR900’s operation, it’s easy to
clone a new LR900 by using a Transflash memory card to transfer the configuration from the
operating unit to the fresh LR900.
Insert a fresh SD memory card into the operating unit
(source unit).
Menu View/Edit Settings->Clone to SD.
Remove SD card after the configuration has finished and
plug into the fresh LR900 (destination unit).
Menu View/Edit Settings->Load New Pgm.
Restart the destination unit and manually change the
Encryption Key and give it a unique ID number.
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Inputs
Input Header Characteristics
The inputs for the LR900 are used to trigger actions and transmissions. When an input is
pulled low (shorted to pin 9 of J9) the LR900 turns on the associated output for 2 seconds
(Input 1 turns on Output 1).
Some features of the inputs:
1) DO NOT apply any voltage to the inputs. Only connect an input to pin 9 of J1.
Although the inputs have diodes to protect them from incoming voltages, they
should only be pulled low.
2) The inputs are protected from moderate voltage spike. Large voltage spikes will
overwhelm the input protection and damage the processor. Therefore keep
wires leading to the inputs as short as possible and twist the wires to reduce
voltage spikes.
3) Node Inputs are normally not transmitted to other Nodes (See Advanced
Information).
4) If an input is retriggered within 2 seconds, the associated output will not be
turned off.
5) Each input has a pull up resistor of 470 Ohms.
Input Header Pinout
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Outputs
Output Characteristics
The LR900 has 8 individual output Mosfet transistors. Each of the transistors pulls its output
to common ground (Pin 9 of J2) when activated.
Some features of the outputs:
1) Never apply more than 30 Volts DC to an output
2) Never control more than 70 milliamps of current through an output.
3) Each output is on for 2 seconds with each triggering of an input.
4) The transistor resistance when On, it is typically 7 Ohms.
Output Header Pinout
Radio
Radio Module
The LR900 internal radio has the following features:
1) Maximum power output is 250 milliWatts
2) 50 Hop/channel FHSS transmission
3) 902MHz to 928MHz frequency range (ISM Band)
4) RPSMA output connector
5) 128 Bit AES Encryption
Changing Channel
The LR900 uses a group of 50 frequencies within 902 MHz to 928MHz. When you change the
channel, you are only changing WHICH of the 50 frequencies are used and in which order
they are hopped. From the ADJUSTMENTS menu, select Radio Settings. Press the ENTER
button and then use the DOWN and UP buttons to change the channel. Press the ENTER
button to make the change.
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Testing Signal Strength Between Units
There are three methods to test if there is sufficient signal strength between units.
1) Link Test (All Nodes)
Go to the LINK TEST screen and press Enter. If there is another Node within
range of the unit, the word RECEIVING will flash on the bottom of the display
each time the LR900 transmits.
Note: The LR900 does not display which Node has responded, nor the signal
strength, only that another Node can hear it.
2) Range Test (Specific Node)
Go to the RANGE TEST screen within the ADJUSTMENTS menu. With each
press of the Enter button, the LR900 will send a request to a single node in the
system. If the Node show on the screen receives the signal, it responds with
the strength of the signal IT received. The results are displayed on the screen
as a percentage (ie. 100% is good, 40% marginal). Perform the test 10 times
and average the results. Individual results vary depending on local
interference.
To change which Node will receive the request, press the DOWN button when
in the RANGE TEST screen. The screen will change to “Editing”. Use the
keypad buttons to change the destination address to the new desired Node
number and then press the ENTER button to make the change.
Advanced Features and Information
Zones
LR900 units can be sub-grouped to only accept a command if they are within this subgroup.
All other nodes will repeat the signal, but they will ignore the command because they are not
in the subgroup.
(This feature requires the use of the LR900 computer program)
Roll Call
Roll Call is used to find other Nodes on the system with the same System ID, Channel
number and Encryption Code. Press the ENTER button to begin a Roll Call. The first units to
respond within 10 seconds are displayed on the screen. The information displayed for each
Node is the Unit ID followed by the signal strength for that unit.
RF Beacon
RF beaconing is used in systems with Master Internet Nodes. When selected, a Node will
transmit at a selected interval that it is alive, its battery voltage, external power voltage, input
and output status.
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Firmware
The FIRMWARE screen displays the firmware level loaded in the device. Firmware cannot be
modified or upgraded by the customer.
Active Inputs
Inputs can be disabled during testing. When disabled, an input is completely ignored by the
LR900.
MAC
The MAC address is displayed in the SYS INFO screen. This number is the MAC address
assigned to the radio and is used only in systems with Master Internet Nodes. The number
cannot be changed.
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