ICPDAS ZB-2510, ZB-2510P, ZB-2510-PA, ZB-2510-T User Manual

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ZB-2510 Series User Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Specifications...................................................................................................................... 4

3. Product Description ......................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Internal I/O Structure............................................................................................. 5

3.2 Appearance................................................................................................................... 6

3.3 Dimensions (Units: mm) ............................................................................................. 7

4. Operating Modes and Applications .......................................................................... 8

4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 8

4.2 ZigBee Repeater usage.............................................................................................. 9

1. Broadcast Mode: ................................................................................................. 9

2. User-defined Route Mode: ............................................................................... 9

3. User-defined Route Mode with a back-up route:.......................................10

4.3 Applications.................................................................................................................12

5. Quick Start for the ZB-2510 Series..................................................................14

5.1 Installing the ZB-2000 Driver..................................................................14

5.2 Installing the Hardware and Driver ........................................................16

5.3 Installing the Configuration Tool............................................................ 20

5.4 Quick Configuration for the ZB-2510 Series......................................22

6. Appendix .............................................................................................................................. 24

7. Ordering Information...................................................................................................27

8. Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 28

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1. Introduction

What are the benefits of using ZigBee?

ZigBee is a specification based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard for

wireless personal area networks (WPANs). It is targeted at applications

that require secure networking as well as high flexibility for network

expansion anytime new nodes are to be added. It is also widely used in the

industrial control field, in hospitals, labs and in building automation. Three

topologies are defined in the IEEE 802.15.4 standard: Star, Cluster Tree

and Mesh.

ZB-2510 Series

The ZB-2510 series are two ZigBee-based repeater modules included

in the ICP DAS product line. The main difference between T and
PA-version is the transmission range. The ZB-2510-T supports an
extended transmission range of up to 100 meters, whereas the
ZB-2510-PA can transmit to a maximum of 700 meters. Both modules are
able to operate in broadcast and user-defined route modes. When the
repeater is set to broadcast mode, the transmission route is constructed
by the ZigBee Host. The repeater will forward any data that it receives
using broadcast mode. The advantage of this mode is that the repeater
can be deployed in a “haphazard” manner without any concern about
positioning.
However, the main flaw of this mode is that if there are too many
ZigBee slaves sending connection request at same time, incorrect ZigBee
parent may response the ZigBee slave connection requests. It would be
causing a ZigBee network may not get the best signal strength topology. In
contrast, when the repeater is set to user-defined route mode, it can be
constructed as the best ZigBee network in signal strength. The benefit of
this mode is that the data transmission path can be defined by our-selves.
We can use this feature to avoid the signal transmitted in the
interference environment. However, if the main and redundant ZigBee
repeaters have failure, the ZigBee will be invalid.

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2. Specifications

Features:

• ISM 2.4 GHz Operating Frequency.

• Full Compliance with 2.4 G IEEE802.15.4/ZigBee Specifications.

• Wireless transmission range up to 100 m (LOS) (ZB-2510/ZB-2510-T)

• Wireless transmission range typical for 700 meters, up to 1 km (LOS)(P/PA)

• USB Interface for configuration.

• GUI Configuration Software (Windows Version)

• DIN-Rail Mountable.

Specifications:

Modules ZB-2510 / ZB-2510-T ZB-2510P / ZB-2510-PA
Wireless
RF Channels 16
Receive Sensitivity -102 dBm
Transmit Power 9dBm /4 dBm 22 ~24 dBm, adjustable
Network Topology Star, Mesh and Cluster tree
Certification TUV (ZCP)
Antenna (2.4 GHz) 3 dBi Omni-Directional

antenna

5 dBi Omni-Directional antenna

Transmission Range 100 m (LOS) Typical for 700 meters, up to 1

km (LOS)

Setting Interface
USB Type B
Included Cables CA-USB18 (1.8 M Cable) x 1; USB Type A connector (Type A to

Type B cable provided)

Compatibility USB 1.1 and 2.0 standard
Supported Drivers Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista/Linux 2.6.19
LED Indicators
ZigBee Net State Green
ZigBee RxD Yellow
Power Red
Power
Protection Power reverse polarity protection.
EMS Protection ESD, Surge, EFT
Required Supply
Voltage

+10 VDC ~ +30 VDC

Power Consumption 1.5 W 3 W
Connection 3-pin 5.08 mm Removable Terminal Block.
Mechanical
Casing Plastic
Flammability UL 94V-0 materials
Dimensions (W × L ×
H)

33 mm × 78 mm × 107 mm

Installation DIN-Rail
Environment
Operating
Temperature

-25 ℃ ~ +75 ℃

Storage Temperature -40 ℃ ~ +80 ℃
Relative Humidity 5 ~ 95 % RH, non-condensing

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3. Product Description

3.1 Internal I/O Structure

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3.2 Appearance

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3.3 Dimensions (Units: mm)

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4. Operating Modes and Applications

4.1 Introduction

Operating Mode Description

Broadcast Mode

Establish used of the network routing path is
automatically generated.

Refer to Broadcast Mode

User-defined Route

Mode

(Typical)

Each repeater uses a unique routing path to
forward data. The repeater path needs to be
pre-configured.

Refer to User-defined Route Mode

User-defined Route

Mode

(Back-up Route)

If a problem occurs on the current routing
path, data will be automatically switched to
another routing path. Two routing paths can
be configured.

Refer to User-defined Route Mode with a
back-p Route

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4.2 ZigBee Repeater usage

1. Broadcast Mode:

A diagram showing the typical usage for a ZigBee repeater that is forwarding
data using broadcast mode is shown below:

In the initial stages of constructing a ZigBee network, the ZigBee Host will
determine which repeater will be the forward spot of the default data
transmission route. The designated repeater will forward the host data to the
ZigBee Device and ZigBee DIO modules.

2. User-defined Route Mode:

Any repeater operating in this mode needs to be configured using a unique
repeater ID number and with a second repeater ID number

(*1, *2)

that defines
where this repeater should forward data to when it receives the ZigBee
Device data

(*3)

.

Repeater ID 01 02 03 04 13 14

Repeater forwarding data

received from the ZigBee

device

(*a)

00

(*b)

01 02 03 ... ... 12 13

Repeater configuration table 1