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RepNode User’s Manual

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RepNode User Manual

Revision History

Date Revision Description Author

07/06/2006 1.0 Initial Release Edward Castro
07/17/2006 1.1

08/17/2006 1.2

Updated FCC Statements & FCC ID
Numbers

Added pictures of Repnode enclosure;
Removed Section 6 “OEM
Responsibility to the FCC Rules and
Regulations”

Dan Cornescu

Dan Cornescu

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose and Scope of Document.........................................................................1

2. Overview of the RepNode...................................................................................... 1

2.0 Block diagram........................................................................................................ 1

2.1 General presentation of the board and enclosure..................................................2

2.1.1 RS232 Interface block ........................................................................................6

2.1.2 Super Cap Charger block ................................................................................... 7

2.1.3 Buck / Boost Regulator block.............................................................................. 8

2.1.4 RF modem block.................................................................................................9

2. Operation of the RepNode..................................................................................... 9

3.1. Getting started; Using The NetLink Application ..................................................10

4. RF Exposure Limit Warning ................................................................................... 10

5. Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) .......................................................................11

6. Information to the User {Part 15.105(b)}................................................................ 11

7. Warning (Part 15.21)................................................................................................11

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1. Purpose and Scope of Document

The purpose of this document is to provide the user with instructions on how to properly
operate the RepNode.

2. Overview of the RepNode

The RepNode is a 900MHz frequency-hopping self-contained deployment tool which
provides a link between a device running specially designed software and the mesh
network. The RepNode uses a 10 Farad Super Capacitor to provide operating power
during AC power outages.

2.0 Block diagram

Below you will find the block diagram for the main functions of this device.

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2.1 General presentation of the board and enclosure

Below is a picture of RepNode circuit board

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On the top side of the board (pictured above) you will find the RF components,
(underneath the RF shield), the power supply section, transformer and the PCB
antenna. The opposite side of the board contains the microcontroller and digital section
as can be seen in the picture below.

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