Lat Lon X200 Users Manual [en, fr]

MeshRF Sensor Users and Installation Manual

Version 1.1

April 20, 2016

LAT-LON, LLC

2300 S. Jason Street

Denver, CO 80223

877-300-6566 Phone [phone] Fax

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LEGAL INFORMATION

Part No. X200
Copyright © 2016 Lat-Lon, LLC. All rights reserved.
Lat-Lon, RailRider, Rail Tough are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lat-Lon, LLC. All other product
and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

US patent Nos. 8,244,411, and 8,812,175, and other pending patents associated with this product’s
hardware and software copyright © 1999-2016. Lat-Lon, LLC. All rights reserved.

The information in this users guide was written for the X200 – RFMesh Sensor. Lat-Lon operates a policy
of ongoing development. Lat-Lon reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any of the
products described in this document without prior notice.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LAT-LON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA
OR INCOME OR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT
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FCC NOTICE
The X200 – RF Mesh Sensor device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Oper at io n is su bj ect 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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lat-Lon, LLC could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment

WARNING – Whil e th e dev i ce is i n op e rati on , a se p ar ati on d ist an ce of at le ast 20 c en ti met ers mu st
be maintained between the radiating antenna and the body of all persons exposed to the antenna in
order to meet the FCC RF exposure guidelines.

INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) NOTICE
This device complies with Industry Canada lisence-exempt RSS stan dar d( s) . Op er ati on i s su bj ect t o
the following two con d itio n s: ( 1) thi s d ev i ce may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any int er f e r en c e, including inter f e r en c e t h at m ay c au s e u n d e si r ed operation of th e d e v i ce.

Le présent appa rei l e st co nfo r me a ux C N R d'In du st ri e Ca nad a a pp li cabl e s aux ap par ei ls ra di o
exempts de li c ence. L 'exploitation est autori sée aux deux condition s suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillag e, et (2) l'ap p areil do it ac cept er tou t brou illag e rad ioél ectri qu e subi, même si
le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

MeshRF WIRELESS SENSOR BASICS

Sensor capabilities:

1. Tilt detection in two different axes

2. Door/hatch open and close via magnetic reed switch

3. Temperature

4. Its own battery voltage

The RF sender is an event based sensor. It will send data to the network manager upon a
triggered event (such as open door/hatch).

Tilt Sensor:
Measures an analog value of the tilt reading and also a digital that the tilt changed by more
than X (X is programmed here at Lat-Lon when we make the unit). The tilt also creates a
digital value of 1 when it’s at the high-end of its range and 0 when it’s at the low end of its
analog range. This is useful for loaded/empty or hatch open/closed where orientations
change from one zone to another.

Digital Reed Switch:
The digital reed switch reports a change of state as well whether the door/hatch was opened
or closed since the last timed report.

Temperature Sensor:
The temperature sensor takes readings every 10 minutes. If the sensor is being used for a
temperature sensor, the temperature probe is attached to the magnet in the center on the
sensor’s bottom surface.

Wireless RF Sensor Specifications
Size: 2” x 3.25” x 0.9”
Frequency: 2.4 GHz
Transmission power: 1mW
Range: 100 ft. line of site
Transmission cycle: Once per minute (default)

Sensor Installation:

1. RF senders have a serial number and are keyed to a specific network manager. Make
sure you mount the correct RF sensors with the correct network manager. This “match”
can be found on your packing slip or through the Administration/Units/Configuration
part of the website.

2. RF sensors can be mounted in several ways. The recommended way is to use
A structural adhe sive and wire ties.

3. Clean the back of the RF sensor with alcohol to remove grease or oil.

4. Clean the area that the sensor will attach to with scouring pads and alcohol. Make sure

area is fully cleaned of grease or oil.

5. Apply Dow Chemical 995 Structural Silicone to back side of the sensor and press on.
Press so that the silicone makes contact but not so hard that the silicone squeezes out.

6. Wire tie sensor to keep it in place while silicone dries. Duct tape or a hose clamp
can be used in place of wire ties if needed. Restraint should applied for at least 12
hours.

Please see additional manual “RF Sensor Install Manual” for specific installation specs and details.
Because there are so many different ways to use an RF Sensor, your specific installation may not be
documented.