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Part 1: Introduction

1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations .................................................................2

1.2 Before You Begin..........................................................................................2

1.3 Description....................................................................................................2

Part 2: Hardware

2.1a Parts of the End Device - zED-P/-LCD .......................................................5

2.1b Parts of the End Device - zED-CCELL........................................................6

2.1c Parts of the End Device - zED-DC-H2 .........................................................7

2.2 Dimensions and Mounting - End Device .................................................8

2.3a Disassembly - End Device - zED-P/-LCD....................................................9

2.3b Disassembly - End Device - zED-AA/-LCD-AA ........................................10

2.3c Disassembly - End Device - zED-CCELL..................................................11

2.3d Disassembly - End Device - zED-DC-H2...................................................12

2.4 Parts of the Coordinator ............................................................................13

2.5 Dimensions and Mounting - Coordinator.................................................14

2.6 DIP Switches...............................................................................................15

2.6.1 DIP Switch Setup: Device ID (DID) .............................................15

2.6.2 DIP Switch Setup: Network ID (NID) ...........................................17

2.6.3 DIP Switch Setup: Ethernet - Coordinator .................................18

2.7 Network Communication Interfaces ........................................................18

2.7.1 10Base-T RJ-45 Pinout.................................................................18

2.7.2 10Base-T Crossover Wiring.........................................................19

2.8 Analog Wiring ............................................................................................19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part 3: Network Configuration

3.1 Ethernet (MAC) Address ...........................................................................20

3.2 Network Protocols .....................................................................................20

3.3 DHCP .......................................................................................................20

3.4 DNS .......................................................................................................21

3.5 IP Address ..................................................................................................21

3.5.1 Default IP Address ........................................................................21

3.5.2 Changing TCP/IP Properties on Your Computer........................22

Part 4: Operations

4.0 Testing the Connection..............................................................................23

4.1 iConnect Software......................................................................................24

4.2 Setting a new IP Address over the Network ...........................................26

4.3 Coordinator’s Configurations and Operations .......................................27

4.3.1 Power Up Device ..........................................................................28

4.3.2 Get Readings from the End Device ............................................29

4.3.3 Java Runtime Environment Setup .............................................31

4.3.3.1 Java Runtime Environment 1.7 Setup Instructions...................31

4.3.3.3 Browser Proxy Selection .............................................................32

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

(continued)

4.3.4 Chart ..............................................................................................33

4.3.5 Diagnostic .....................................................................................35

4.3.6 Configuration ................................................................................36

4.3.7 Sensor Setup.................................................................................37

4.3.7.1 Sensor Setup Parameters.............................................................38

4.3.8 Access Control ............................................................................40

4.4 Telnet Setup ...............................................................................................41

4.5 HTTPget Program ......................................................................................41

4.5.1 HTTPget using Port 2000 ............................................................42

4.5.2 HTTPget and ARP to Setup Device IP Address .........................43

4.6 ARP Protocol ..............................................................................................43

4.7 iLog Software..............................................................................................45

4.8 Mail Notifier Software.................................................................................47

4.8.1 Installation.....................................................................................47

4.8.2 Program Options Setup and Configuration ..............................48

4.8.3 Device Setting Setup and Configuration ....................................49

4.8.4 Sending Text Messages to a Cell Phone ....................................50

Part 5: Environment / Operating Conditions ....................................................................51

5.1 General Deployment Guidelines .............................................................. 51

5.2 With Line-of-Sight ......................................................................................53

5.3 Without Line-of-Sight ................................................................................54

5.4 Casing and Closure Around the Antenna ................................................54

5.5 Fine Adjustment in Performance ..............................................................55

Part 6: Specifications .......................................................................................................... 56

Part 7: Factory Preset Values ..............................................................................................60

Appendix A Glossary ......................................................................................................61

Appendix B IP Address ..................................................................................................62

Appendix C IP Netmask ..................................................................................................63

Appendix D ASCII Chart ................................................................................................64

ASCII Chart Control Codes .......................................................................65

Appendix E iLog Error Messages ..................................................................................66

Appendix F ASCII / Telnet Commands Table................................................................67

Appendix G Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ..........................................................69

Appendix H Warnings and Regulatory Information .....................................................71

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LIST OF FIGURES:

Figure 1.1 zSeries-VI Wireless System on the Ethernet Network ..............................4

Figure 2.1a Parts of the End Device - zED-P/-LCD .......................................................5

Figure 2.1b Parts of the End Device - zED-CCELL .......................................................6

Figure 2.1c Parts of the End Device - zED-DC-H2 ........................................................7

Figure 2.2 Mounting the End Device ............................................................................8

Figure 2.3a Disassembly of the End Device - zED-P/-LCD ...........................................9

Figure 2.3b Disassembly of the End Device - zED-AA/-LCD-AA................................10

Figure 2.3c Disassembly of the End Device - zED-CCELL .........................................11

Figure 2.3d Disassembly of the End Device - zED-DCELL.........................................12

Figure 2.4 Parts of the Coordinator ...........................................................................13

Figure 2.5 Mounting the Coordinator .......................................................................14

Figure 2.6 Device ID (DID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup ........................................15

Figure 2.7 Network ID (NID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup .....................................17

Figure 2.8 Ethernet - 4 Position DIP Switch Setup ...................................................18

Figure 2.9 RJ45 Pinout ................................................................................................18

Figure 2.10 10Base-T Crossover Cable Wiring ...........................................................19

Figure 2.11 Analog Wiring .............................................................................................19

Figure 3.1 4 Position DIP Switch on Bottom Side of Coordinator ..........................20

Figure 3.2 Network Connections ...............................................................................22

Figure 3.3 Network Connections ...............................................................................22

Figure 4.1 Pinging the Coordinator from MS-DOS Prompt .....................................23

Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iConnect ...............................................24

Figure 4.3 Accessing the zSeries-VI System for Configuration ..............................25

Figure 4.4 Access Control .........................................................................................26

Figure 4.5 Home Page Menu .....................................................................................27

Figure 4.6 Login and Administrator Password .........................................................27

Figure 4.7 Select Readings by Group .......................................................................29

Figure 4.8 Readings .....................................................................................................29

Figure 4.9 Comma Separated Value Format ...........................................................30

Figure 4.10 Java 1.7 Screen Shot .................................................................................31

Figure 4.11 Select Chart by Group ...............................................................................33

Figure 4.12 Chart

Figure 4.13 Diagnostic ...................................................................................................35

Figure 4.14 Configuration ............................................................................................36

Figure 4.15 Sensor Setup by Group .............................................................................37

Figure 4.16 Sensor Setup ..............................................................................................38

Figure 4.17 Sensor Parameters ....................................................................................39

Figure 4.18 Access Control ..........................................................................................40

Figure 4.19 HTTPget Example of Polling End Device #1, 2, 3, 4 ................................42

Figure 4.20 ARP Commands and Responses .............................................................44

Figure 4.21 iLog Software Logging Data for End Device #1, 3, 4 ..............................45

Figure 4.22 Mail Notifier Main Window.........................................................................47

Figure 4.23 Mail Notifier Profile Setup..........................................................................48

- End Device #1 LAB 50................................................................33

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LIST OF FIGURES:

(continued)

Figure 4.24 Mail Notifier Device Setting ......................................................................50

Figure 5.1 Operation in Buildings ..............................................................................52

Figure 5.2 Fresnel Zone ..............................................................................................53

Figure 5.3 Materials in Buildings ...............................................................................54

Figure 5.4 Channels ....................................................................................................55

LIST OF TABLES:

Table 4.1 iLog Excel Applications ............................................................................46

Table 4.2 Mail Notfier Commands ............................................................................49

Table 6.1 Estimated Battery Life ..............................................................................57

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NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS

Information that is especially important to note is identified by the following labels:

• NOTE

• WARNING or CAUTION

• IMPORTANT

• TIP

NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully

setup and use the zSeries-VI Analog Input Wireless System.

CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock.

CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or

practices that can affect the instrument’s functionality and must refer to accompanying documents.

TIP: Provides you helpful hints.

FEATURES

⻬

Web Server

Email Alarms

⻬

±100mV, ±1V, ±10V Scalable Voltage Inputs

⻬

±20mA Scalable Current Input

⻬

No Special Software Required

⻬

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PART 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations

Refer to the Environment/Operating Conditions Section.

Warning: the following parts of the unit are ESD sensitive:

• Plastic connector of the antenna

• LCD display

• Metal connectors for power EMC Considerations

• Whenever EMC is an issue, always use shielded cables.

• Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit.

• Use twisted-pair wires for signal connections.

• Install Ferrite Bead(s) on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC problems persist. Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury!

1.2 Before You Begin Inspecting Your Shipment: Remove the packing slip and verify that you have received

everything listed. Inspect the container and equipment for signs of damage as soon as you receive the shipment. Note any evidence of rough handling in transit. Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent. The carrier will not honor damage claims unless all shipping material is saved for inspection. After examining and removing the contents, save the packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary.

Customer Service: If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Service Department nearest you.

Manuals, Software: The latest Operation Manual as well as free configuration software (iConnect), data-logging software (iLog) and Mail Notifier are available at the website

listed on the cover page of this manual or on the CD-ROM enclosed with your shipment.

1.3 Description

The rugged, high-performance, high power zSeries-VI wireless sensor/transmitter system provides Web-based monitoring of a broad range of voltage and current measurements.

The high power End Devices run on either AC power, low voltage power, or batteries. The AC version (zED-P, zED-LCD) is powered by a 5 Vdc universal AC power adapter that operates on any voltage worldwide (110 to 240 Vac). Should AC power fail, the unit can operate on a 3.6V ultra-long-life lithium back-up battery (included).

A low power option (zED-DC) operates at 10 to 30 Vdc, or 24 Vac. A completely wireless End Devices are powered by two AA (zED-LCD-AA) or two C-cell

(zED-CCELL) alkaline batteries. These End Devices can operate for weeks, months, or years before changing the batteries. Battery life depends on the type of sensor and other user settings such as the frequency of transmission.

Each End Device supports two channels of differential, bipolar analog signals. Input types including ±0 to100mV, ±0 to 1V, ±0 to 10V and ±0 to 20mA can be selected from the web page and readings are fully scalable to virtually any engineering unit.

The End Devices can be installed in clean rooms, laboratories, museums, computer server rooms, warehouses, and any remote facility. The high power End Devices transmit up to 3280 feet/1000m without obstructions or interference, to a “Coordinator” connected directly to an Ethernet network and the Internet.

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1.3 Description (continued)

The wireless system complies with IEEE 802.15.4 operating at 2.4 GHz and the user can switch to different communication channels to avoid interference with other wireless technologies (e.g. Wi-Fi).

To achieve robust and reliable wireless communication, End Devices retransmit data adaptively to the environment so that power consumption is optimized in harsh conditions. The zSeries-VI wireless sensor system also provides error detection mechanism for inactive communication and diagnostic information including signal strength and data transmission success rate to help trouble shooting potential wireless system installation issues.

Each zSeries-VI Coordinator can directly support up to thirty-two (32) End Devices and a maximum of 8 Coordinators can be setup in the vicinity. The Coordinators include AC adaptors to operate on any voltage worldwide from 100 to 240 Vac and 50 to 60 Hz. The Coordinator connects directly to an Ethernet Network or the Internet. Unlike an RS232 or USB device, it does not require a host computer.

The zSeries-VI system allows you to monitor and record voltage and current over an Ethernet network or the Internet without any special software-just your Web Browser.

The zSeries-VI Coordinator is an independent node on the network sending and receiving data in standard TCP/IP packets. It is easily configured from a Web Browser and can be password protected. From within an Ethernet LAN or over the Internet, the user simply types the IP address (such as 192.168.1.200) or an easy to remember name (such as “ServRoom” or “Chicago5”) and the Coordinator serves a Web Page with the current readings.

The device can trigger an alarm if variables go above or below a set point that you determine. Your alarm can be sent by email to a single user or to a group distribution list, including text messages to Internet enabled cell phones and PDA’s. The "Mail Notifier" software is free and easy to use program for this application.

The zSeries-VI wireless sensor system is easy to install, simple to operate, and features award-winning iServer technology with an Embedded Web Server that requires no special software.

The zSeries-VI system serves Active Web Pages to display real time readings and charts of analog signals. You can also log data in standard data formats for use in a spreadsheet or data acquisition program such as Excel or Visual Basic. iLog is a free and easy to use program for logging data to Excel.

The virtual chart viewed on the web page is a Java™ Applet that records a chart over the LAN or Internet in real time. With the zSeries-VI system there is no need to invest time and money learning a proprietary software program to log or chart the data.

Chart scales are fully adjustable on the fly. For example, the chart can display one minute, one hour, one day, one week, one month or one year. Analog signals can be charted across a large span such as -10 to 10V or within any narrow range such as 10mV to 10mV.

The OPC Server software makes it easy to integrate the zSeries-VI wireless sensor system with many popular Data Acquisition and Automation programs offered by Omega, Wonderware, iConics, Intellution, Rockwell Automation, and National Instruments, among others.

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1.3 Description (continued)

zED-VI-LCD

zED-VI-DC-H2

zCDR-VI

Server

zED-VI-LCD-CCELL

ETHERNET

The following example illustrates how you can hookup zSeries-VI wireless system to your network:

The zSeries-VI wireless system consists of a single Coordinator and one or more End Devices. End Devices will send data periodically to the Coordinator where it serves as a gateway between the users and the End Devices. The users can access the data through the Coordinator’s web server and provided data acquisition software.

A standard web browser can be used to monitor and chart analog signals. The browser can also be used to configure the device’s IP address, passwords for access and overall configuration parameters.

Figure 1.1 zSeries-VI Wireless System on the Ethernet Network

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PART 2 HARDWARE

2.1a Parts of the End Device (zED-P/-LCD/-AA)

Warning:

the following parts are ESD sensitive.

1 8 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device

(see Section 2.6 for details)

2 Power Switch 3 Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID) 4 Wall mounting holes 5 Label with model and serial numbers 6 Radio module firmware revision location on label 7 Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted 8 Case’s cover 9 Transmit LED (blue) 10 4 Screws attaching Cover 11 Analog signal inputs through 1 cable gland. 12 Power Input, through quick disconnect connector (for zED-P & zED-LCD) 13 Antenna Mount 14 Analog Input removable terminal block connector (under cover) 15 LCD Display (for zED-LCD & zED-LCD-AA) 16 Two AA alkaline batteries (for zED-LCD-AA) or one lithium back-up battery

(for zED-P & zED-LCD) (located under cover)

Figure 2.1a Parts of the End Device (zED-P/-LCD/-AA)

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2.1b Parts of the End Device (zED-CCELL)

FRONT

REAR

9 1

MODEL # SERIAL #

#.#

Unit Addr Group Net. Addr

ANALOG

INPUT

Warning: the following parts are ESD sensitive.

1 8 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device

(see Section 2.6 for details) 2 Power Switch (under cover) 3 Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID) 4 Wall mounting holes 5 Label with model and serial numbers 6 Radio module firmware revision location on label 7 Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted 8 Case’s cover 9 Transmit LED (blue) 10 Four Screws attaching Cover 11 Two C-cell batteries (under cover) 12 Analog signal inputs through cable gland 13 Antenna Mount 14 Analog Input removable terminal block connector (under cover)

Figure 2.1b Parts of the End Device (zED-CCELL)

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2.1c Parts of the End Device (zED-DC-H2)

Warning:

the following parts are ESD sensitive.

1 8 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device

(see Section 2.6 for details)

2 Power Switch 3 Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID) 4 Wall mounting holes 5 Label with model and serial numbers 6 Radio module firmware revision location on label 7 Case’s tray, where the PCB is mounted 8 Case’s cover 9 Transmit blue LED (under cover) 10 One Screw attaching Cover 11 Analog signal inputs through 1 cable gland 12 Low Power Input, through cable gland connector 13 Antenna Mount 14 Analog Input removable terminal block connector (under cover) 15 LCD Display (for units with -LCD option) 16 Low Power terminal block connector (under cover) 17 Cable Clamp for analog wiring (under cover)

Figure 2.1c Parts of the End Device (zED-DC-H2)

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2.2 Dimensions and Mounting - End Device

Position unit where required. Mark and drill holes as required, using a #6 screw. Attach antenna (refer to Section 5 for Environmental/Operating Conditions) and attach

power supply.

Material: Polycarbonate Makrolon Protection: NEMA 4 (IP65)

rated housing

Figure 2.2 Mounting the End Device

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2.3a Disassembly - End Device (zED-P / zED-LCD)

You may need to open the unit for one of the following reasons:

• To turn on Power Switch.

• To mount unit to wall. Refer to Figure 2.2 for mounting dimensions.

• To connect or replace the 3.6 Vdc lithium back-up battery (note the polarity of battery).

• To access Analog Input Terminal Block Connector.

• To access programming connector.

Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the four (4) Cover Mounting Screws.

COVER

COVER MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

LCD CABLE

DIP SWITCH

ANTENNA

MOUNT

3.6VDC LITHIUM

BATTERY BACKUP

POWER INPUT

QUICK DISCONNECT

CONNECTOR

(FACTORY INSTALLED)

CABLE GLAND FOR

ANALOG INPUT

(SEE WIRING SECTION)

Figure 2.3a Disassembly of the End Device (zED-P / zED-LCD)

PROGRAMMING

CONNECTOR

BATTERY CLIPS

POWER SWITCH

TRAY MOUNTING

TRAY

REMOVABLE TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTOR FOR ANALOG SIGNAL INPUT (SEE WIRING

SECTION)

Hold down on connector board and gently remove terminal block.

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2.3b Disassembly - End Device (zED-LCD-AA)

You may need to open the unit for one of the following reasons:

• To turn on Power Switch.

• To mount unit to wall. Refer to Figure 2.2 for mounting dimensions.

• To connect or replace the AA batteries (note the polarity of battery).

• To access Analog Input Terminal Block Connector.

• To access programming connector.

Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the four (4) Cover Mounting Screws.

COVER

COVER MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

LCD CABLE

ANTENNA

DIP SWITCH

A ALKALINE BATTERIES

MOUNT

TRAY MOUNTING

TRAY

REMOVABLE TERMINAL BLOCK

BATTERY CLIPS

CONNECTOR FOR ANALOG SIGNAL INPUT (SEE WIRING

CABLE GLAND FOR

ANALOG INPUT

(SEE WIRING SECTION)

PROGRAMMING

CONNECTOR

POWER SWITCH

SECTION)

Hold down on connector board and gently remove terminal block.

Figure 2.3b Disassembly of the End Device (zED-LCD-AA)

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2.3c Disassembly - End Device (zED-CCELL)

You may need to open the unit for one of the following reasons:

• To turn on Power Switch.

• To mount unit to wall. Refer to Figure 2.2 for mounting dimensions.

• To connect or replace the two C-cell alkaline batteries (note the polarity of batteries).

• To access Analog Input Terminal Block Connector.

• To access programming connector.

Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the four (4) Cover Mounting Screws.

COVER

COVER MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

BATTERY CLIPS

ANTENNA MOUNT

POWER SWITCH

PROGRAMMING

CONNECTOR

TRAY MOUNTING

DIP SWITCH

CABLE GLAND FOR

ANALOG INPUT

(SEE WIRING SECTION)

Figure 2.3c Disassembly of the End Device (zED-CCELL)

REMOVABLE TERMINAL BLOCK CONNECTOR FOR

ANALOG SIGNAL

(SEE WIRING SECTION)

111112

TRAY

C-CELL BATTERIES

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2.3d Disassembly - End Device (zED-DC-H2)

You may need to open the unit for one of the following reasons:

• To turn on Power Switch.

• To access 8 Position DIP Switch.

• To mount unit to wall. Refer to Figure 2.2 for mounting dimensions.

• To access Analog Input Terminal Block Connector.

• To access Low Power Input Terminal Block Connector.

• To access programming connector.

Open Cover as shown below, by removing the Cover Mounting Screw.

Figure 2.3d Disassembly of the End Device (zED-DC-H2)

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2.4 Parts of the Coordinator

Figure 2.4 Parts of the Coordinator

1 Wall mounting bracket clip holes (3 places) 2 Label with model and serial numbers 3 Coordinator’s firmware revision on label 4 8 position DIP switch, from which the last 3 positions are used to assign the NID,

network ID number (see Section 2.6 for details) 5 Ethernet: RJ45 interface for 10BASE-T connection. 6 Case’s tray, where the PCB is mounted 7 4 position DIP switch, sets the DHCP and Factory Defaults 8 Coordinator’s radio module firmware revision on label 9 Label with default IP address, remove and then write your IP address, in the space

provided

10 Label with MAC address (in hex code) 11 Wall mounting bracket 12 Case’s cover mounting screw (2 places) 13 Label for Network ID address (NID) 14 Power supply: Plus (+) power supply wire connection inside the plug;

Minus (-) power supply wire connection outside the plug

15 Reset button: Used for power reseting the Ethernet board

16 Case’s cover

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2.4 Parts of the Coordinator (continued)

17 Diagnostics LED: (Yellow and Green) Diagnostics: at boot-up they light up for

2 seconds, then turn off;

DHCP: if DHCP is enabled, they blink and stay solid periodically

Network Link LED: (Green) Solid: Indicates good network link.

Activity LED: (Red) Blinking: Indicates network activities (receiving or sending packets).

18 Receive LED (blue) while blinking, the Coordinator looks for the clearest channel to

communicate. Once it finds that channel, the light will change to solid.

19 Antenna connector 20 Power LED: (Green) Solid: Indicates Power-ON

2.5 Dimensions and Mounting - Coordinator

Position unit where required. Mark and drill the two screw holes. Once the bracket is mounted to the wall: align back of unit over the three bracket clips, when engaged, slide downward, the unit will snap in place.

66.0 [2.60] REF

33.0 [1.30]

11.7 [0.46]

61.6 [2.42] REF

38.1

[1.50]

90.3

[3.56]

REF

Bracket Snap

32.4

[1.27]

Ethernet

Drill 2 HOLES

3.17 [ 0.125] Use #4 Screws (Provided) to Mount the Bracket

Bracket Clips (3)

Drill 2 HOLES

3.6 [ 0.14]

Use #6 Screws (Provided)

to Mount the Bracket

Ethernet

27.3

[1.07]

38.1

[1.50]

93.1

[3.67]

REF

Version A: Metal Enclosure Version B: New Plastic Enclosure

Figure 2.5 Mounting the Coordinator

Attach antenna (refer to Section 5 for Environmental/Operating Conditions) and attach power supply.

If unit is to be mounted on a flat surface, you may take the bottom rubber feet off the unit.

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2.6 DIP Switches

2.6.1 DIP Switch Setup: Device ID (DID) The End Device is shipped with all DIP switches in the "OFF" position.

Figure 2.6 Device ID (DID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup

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2.6.1 DIP Switch Setup: Device ID (DID) continued

For each End Device you can setup the unique Device ID using DIP switch #1 - 5. The Device ID also determines the Group of the End Device. The Coordinator puts every

eight End Devices into a Group so that the system is more manageable. You can setup the Network ID (NID) (which is the same as the Coordinator’s) with DIP

switches # 6 - 8. Refer to Section 2.6.2.

Device 12345

0 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF 1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 3 ON ON OFF OFF OFF 4 OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 5 ON OFF ON OFF OFF

GROUP A

6 OFF ON ON OFF OFF 7 ON ON ON OFF OFF 8 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF

9 ON OFF OFF ON OFF 10 OFF ON OFF ON OFF 11 ON ON OFF ON OFF 12 OFF OFF ON ON OFF 13 ON OFF ON ON OFF

GROUP B

14 OFF ON ON ON OFF 15 ON ON ON ON OFF

Device 12345

16 OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 17 ON OFF OFF OFF ON 18 OFF ON OFF OFF ON 19 ON ON OFF OFF ON 20 OFF OFF ON OFF ON

GROUP C

21 ON OFF ON OFF ON 22 OFF ON ON OFF ON 23 ON ON ON OFF ON 24 OFF OFF OFF ON ON 25 ON OFF OFF ON ON 26 OFF ON OFF ON ON 27 ON ON OFF ON ON 28 OFF OFF ON ON ON

GROUP D

29 ON OFF ON ON ON 30 OFF ON ON ON ON 31 ON ON ON ON ON

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2.6.2 DIP Switch Setup: Network ID (NID)

not used

Each sensor network has a unique Network ID (or NID). For the End Device (see Figure 2.6) and the Coordinator (see Figure 2.7) setup the

Network ID with DIP switches #6 - 8 If there is no other IEEE 802.15.4 system, the default NID can be used where all three

dip switches are OFF.

Coordinator

Rear View

OFF

2 - 5

OFF ON

1 SERIAL

2 DEFAULT

3 DHCP

4 TERMINAL

7 8

(Shown in

"OFF" Position)

Figure 2.7 Network ID (NID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup

PID NID #6 #7 #8

13106 (0x3332) 0 OFF OFF OFF 13107 (0x3333) 1 ON OFF OFF 13108 (0x3334) 2 OFF ON OFF 13109 (0x3335) 3 ON ON OFF 13110 (0x3336) 4 OFF OFF ON 13111 (0x3337) 5 ON OFF ON 13112 (0x3338) 6 OFF ON ON 13113 (0x3339) 7 ON ON ON

Definitions: DID (Device ID): The first 5 DIP switches used to assign a device number

Device. NID (Network ID): The last 3 DIP switches used to assign a unique network number to a

network of a Coordinator and End Device(s). PID (Personal Network ID): The sum of the Network ID (NID) and 13106 (0x3332). The

PID as defined by IEEE for 802.15.4 standard is an identifying factor for separating

802.15.4 wireless networks to avoid overlapping and allow interoperability. Once the End Devices and the Coordinator start communicating, make sure to push

DIP switch #1, located on the back of the Coordinator to the ON position. This will lock the Coordinator on the same channel it initially established the connection.

It’s a good practice to record NID and DID numbers on designated labels placed on the Coordinator and End Devices, see Figure 2.1 and 2.4.

NID

to an End

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2.6.3 DIP Switch Setup: Ethernet - Coordinator

"OFF" Position)

Coordinator

Rear View

OFF

1) N/C

2) To change Ethernet settings to factory default

3) To enable/disable DHCP

OFF ON

1 SERIAL

2 DEFAULT

3 DHCP

4 TERMINAL

(Shown in

4) N/C

Figure 2.8 Ethernet - 4 Position DIP Switch Setup

To set the Coordinator to factory default settings:

1) Slide DIP switch #2 to ON position.

2) Power the Coordinator on and wait about 10 seconds until the Coordinator fully boots up.

3) Set the DIP switch #2 back to OFF position (it does not matter if the Coordinator is powered ON or OFF, just make sure that the DIP switch is set to OFF, otherwise, every time the unit is power-cycled the factory settings will take over).

2.7 Network Communication Interfaces

2.7.1 10BASE-T RJ-45 Pinout

The 10BASE-T Ethernet network (RJ-45) system is used in the Coordinator for network connectivity. The 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet system operates over two pairs of wires. One pair is used for receiving data signals and the other pair is used for transmitting data signals. This means that four pins of the eight-pin connector are used.

Pin Name Description

1 +Tx + Transmit Data 2 -Tx - Transmit Data 3 +RX + Receive Data 4 N/C Not Connected 5 N/C Not Connected 6 -Rx - Receive Data 7 N/C Not Connected 8 N/C Not Connected

Figure 2.9 RJ45 Pinout

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2.7.2 10BASE-T Crossover Wiring

When connecting the Coordinator directly to the computer, the transmit data pins of the computer should be wired to the receive data pins of the Coordinator, and vice versa. The 10Base-T crossover cable with pin connection assignments are shown below.

Use straight through cable for connecting the Coordinator to an Ethernet hub. The

Figure 2.10 10BASE-T Crossover

ports on the hub are already crossed.

2.8 Analog Input Wiring

The figure below shows the wiring hook-up for Channel 1 and 2.

Cable Wiring

Figure 2.11 Analog Input Wiring

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PART 3

NETWORK CONFIGURATION

3.1 Ethernet (MAC) Address

MAC (Media Access Control) address is your computer's unique hardware number. When you're connected to the LAN from your computer, a correspondence table relates your IP address to your computer's physical (MAC) address. The MAC address can be found on the label of your device and contains 6 bytes (12 characters) of hexadecimal numbers XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX hex

For Example

3.2 Network Protocols

The Coordinator can be connected to the network using standard TCP/IP protocols. It also supports ARP, HTTP (WEB server), DHCP, DNS and Telnet protocols.

3.3 DHCP

DHCP, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol enables computers and devices to extract their IP configurations from a server (DHCP server).

If DHCP is enabled on your Coordinator, as soon as the Coordinator is connected to the network, there is an exchange of information between DHCP server and the Coordinator. During this process the IP address, the Gateway address, and the Subnet Mask will be assigned to the Coordinator by the DHCP server. Note that the DHCP server must be configured correctly to do such assignment.

The Coordinator is shipped with DHCP disabled (factory default). If fixed or static IP address is desired, the DHCP must be disabled. The DHCP can be enabled by setting the DIP switch #3 to the "ON" position

: 0A:0C:3D:0B:0A:0B

Remove the small label with the default IP address and there will be room to put your IP address. See Figure 2.4.

OFF

DIP switch # 3 shown in "ON" position

3 2

Figure 3.1 4 Position DIP Switch on the Bottom Side of Coordinator

Setting the Coordinator’s IP address to 0.0.0.0 will also enable DHCP.

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3.4 DNS

DNS, Domain Name System enables computers and devices to be recognized over a network based on a specific name instead of IP addresses.

For example, instead of having to use http://192.168.1.200 (IP address), you would use only http://z03ec or any sixteen character name stored as Host Name under Access Control menu in the zSeries-VI Home Page.

The default DNS name for the Coordinator is "z" followed by the last four digits of the MAC address of that particular Coordinator.

1. It is very important to communicate with the network administrator in order to

understand DHCP and its existing configurations on the host server, before enabling DHCP on the Coordinator.

2. The Coordinators are shipped with a default static IP address of

192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

3. On Windows servers where DCHP and DNS are separate functions it is very

important to configure the DHCP server to communicate with the DNS in order for the iServer’s Host Name to correctly respond. If you cannot access the iServer using its Host Name, please contact your network administrator to make sure the DHCP and DNS servers are linked together.

3.5 IP Address

Every active device connected to the TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address. This IP address is used to establish a connection to the Coordinator. Every computer using TCP/IP should have a unique 32-bit address which is divided into two portions, the network ID and the host ID. For instance, every computer on the same network uses the same network ID. At the same time, all of them have a different host ID. For more details about the IP address see Appendix B.

3.5.1 Default IP Address

The Coordinator is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. If you are going to use a Web browser or Telnet program to access the Coordinator using its default IP address, make sure that the PC from which you’re establishing the connection has an IP address that is in the same range as the Coordinator’s IP address (192.168.1.x, where x can be any number from 1 to 254). See Section 3.5.2.

Your PC’s IP address cannot

be the same as the Coordinator’s IP address.

You also need to make sure that your PC’s Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. This is a good way to access the Coordinator over the network and make any configuration changes needed. If 192.168.1.200 is already in use on your network, use an Ethernet crossover cable between your computer and the Coordinator to change the IP address or any other settings within the Coordinator.

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3.5.2 Changing TCP/IP Properties on Your Computer

Go to your computer’s Control Panel then Network Connections. Pick the network with the proper Ethernet card. Right click and choose Properties.

Look for Internet Protocol Version 4

(TCP/IPv4), click on it and press Properties

Figure 3.2 Network Connections

Setup the IP address (in this case, 192.168.1.1) as shown below and press OK.

You can access the

Coordinator’s server via any internet browser using IP address of 192.168.1.200.

Once you log into the

Coordinator’s web server, you will be able to change its IP configuration according to

Section 4.2.

After you configure the Coordinator’s

IP configurations,

you should go back and set your PC’s previous IP settings.

Figure 3.3 Network Connections

web

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PART 4 OPERATIONS

This Coordinator can be used and configured in several ways, depending on user’s preference and network setup. It can be configured using a Web browser, like Internet Explorer. It can also be configured using the iConnect Configuration Software.

If DHCP and DNS servers are configured to exchange information, the connection will be very simple. All you need to do is to enable DHCP on the Coordinator (see Section 3.3) and use a straight through network cable to connect the Coordinator to an Ethernet hub or switch and power it up. Now, you can use the Coordinator’s default Host (Domain) Name, which is zxxxx (where xxxx are the last four characters of its MAC address) to access the Coordinator’s Web Server.

If DHCP is not the preferred method, you can configure your PC’s network connection (see Section 3.5.2 for more details) with an IP address of 192.168.1.x that is in the same range as the Coordinator’s default IP address (192.168.1.200) and connect to the Coordinator using a cross-over network cable between your PC’s network port and the Coordinator.

After you’re done with configuring the Coordinator, you can set your PC’s network connection back to its original settings.

On your computer, from the MS-DOS Prompt window type "ping 192.168.1.200” and press Enter. If DHCP and DNS servers are used type "ping zxxxx", where xxxx are the last four digits of the Coordinator’s MAC address, located on the back of the device. You should get a reply as shown in Figure 4.1.

4.0 Testing the Connection

Figure 4.1 Pinging the Coordinator from MS-DOS Prompt

This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode using the Telnet or Web browser.

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4.1 iConnect Software

The Coordinator may also be assigned an IP Address by using the iConnect software. a) Download the iConnect software from the website listed in this manual. b) Install iConnect software on a networked PC. This software is compatible with

Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, and XP.

c) Use iConnect to assign an IP address to the Coordinator and access its web pages

for configuration. You can also use any standard web browser to access the zSeries-VI system’s web pages. Consult with your IT department for obtaining an IP address.

Figure 4.2 Assigning an IP Address using iConnect

1) Place the IP address in this box.

2) Take the MAC address from the label attached to the bottom of the Coordinator and place it in this box.

3) Click here to send the above IP address to the Coordinator.

4) After the IP address is assigned to the Coordinator, click here to access it’s web pages.

5) Click here to Ping the Coordinator whose IP address is shown in the IP address box.

6) Click here to find all the

Coordinator

s on your network .

7) The IP addresses for the Coordinators found by the iConnect will be listed here.

8) These fields indicate the IP address and the subnet mask of the PC on which the iConnect is running.

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4.1 iConnect Software (continued)

d) To access the zSeries-VI system for Configuration:

Click on the "View Webpage" button, you will access the zSeries-VI home page, refer to

Section 4.3 for details.

Figure 4.3 Accessing the zSeries-VI System for Configuration

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4.2 Setting a New IP Address over the Network

Besides using the iConnect software, you may use the Coordinator’s default IP address to access it and assign a new IP address to it.

The Coordinator is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.1.200 and Subnet Mask of

255.255.255.0.

You can configure your PC’s Network connection

(see Section 3.5.2 for more details)

with an IP address that is in the same range as the Coordinator’s IP address (192.168.1.x) and connect to the Coordinator using a crossover network cable between your PC and the Coordinator.

With this completed, you can go to the DOS-Prompt and ping 192.168.1.200. If you receive responses back (Figure 4.1), you can go to the Web browser and type in

http://192.168.1.200 and it will take you to the zSeries-VI Home Page.

Select

Access Control

button, you’ll be asked for the password. You should be on the Access

Control page were you can simply type in the desired Static IP address, and click Save. For more details about the "Access Control"page refer to Section 4.3.9.

ACCESS CONTROL

Address

http://192.168.1.200

ACCESS CONTROL

Admin Password

Host Name z85C4

MAC Address 00:03:34:00:85:C4 IP Address 192.168.1.200

Gateway Address

Subnet Mask

00000000

0.0.0.0

255.255.255.0

Save Reset

Network Reset

Main Menu

Figure 4.4 Access Control

For the IP address to take effect, the Coordinator needs to be turned OFF and ON using the "Network Reset" button. Pressing the physical button marked "RESET" on the Coordinator does the same thing.

You can now connect the Coordinator to an Ethernet hub using a straight through cable, power it up, and follow the ping routine mentioned in the previous section.

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4.3 Coordinator’s Configurations and Operations

The Blue LED should blink for about 8 seconds and then stay on. It indicates that the Coordinator is searching for the least noisy channel and starts listening there. That’s when the blue LED changes from blinking to solid. Using a web browser, you should be able to view the homepage.

• Start your web browser.

• From the browser you type http://zxxxx using the last four-digits from the MAC

address label located on the device if DHCP and DNS are used. If a static IP address is used, then simply type http://x.x.x.x, where x.x.x.x is the Coordinator’s IP address.

• The Home Page, will be displayed.

HOME PAGE

http://192.168.1.200Address

WIRELESS SENSORS HOME PAGE

Readings

Diagnostic

Configuration

Firmware Version zSeries-VI x.x

Chart

Sensor Setup

Access Control

Figure 4.5 Home Page Menu

In order to access certain menu items of the Home Page, users may be prompted for a password, as shown in the two figures below.

http://192.168.1.200 http://192.168.1.200

ADMINISTRATOR

Figure 4.6 LOGIN and ADMINISTRATOR Passwords

There are 2 different access levels:

1. ADMINISTRATOR Password (administrator) allows certain groups and individual users to access and modify "entire" parameters without any restrictions.

The default password is 00000000. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric casesensitive characters.

2. LOGIN Password (operator) allows users to access and modify all of the parameters, except "Access Control" which requires an Administrator password.

The default password is 12345678. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric case-sensitive characters.

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4.3.1 Power Up Device

To verify that an End Device is working before deploying remotely, install batteries and power it on right next to the Coordinator. When the End Device is powered on, it will search for the Coordinator in all 16 channels reserved for IEEE 802.15.4 (channel 11 through 26) by sending request packets. While it’s searching, the blue LED on the End Device blinks every second. Once the Coordinator responds to the End Device request, the LED will blink only when the End Device sends data to the Coordinator (default is every 10 seconds). If the Coordinator is not powered on or it’s out of reach, the End Device will keep searching until the batteries discharge (e.g. roughly 36 hours for zED).

Once the Coordinator responds back to the End Device it will include its network number in the response packet called Beacon. At this time the End Device would know what the correct Coordinator is (there could be more than one Coordinator responding to the End Device’s request packet). The channel on which the Coordinator responds back is automatically picked to be the clearest among all 16 channels and therefore the End Device starts sending data to the Coordinator on that particular channel.

Once the End Devices and the Coordinator start communicating, make sure to push DIP switch #1 located on the back of the Coordinator to ON position. This will lock the Coordinator on the same channel it initially established the connection.

After the End Device transmits data to the Coordinator, it expects an acknowledgment packet back from the Coordinator. If the End Device does not receive an acknowledgment packet back within 50ms, it will go to sleep mode for 2 seconds and then will transmit the data. This cycle will be repeated for 10 times and if it still does not receive the acknowledgment packet back, the End Device takes a longer sleep time of 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, the End Device retransmits the data every 2 seconds for 4 times and each time it waits for 50ms for an acknowledgment. If it still does not receive a response back from the Coordinator it will take another 3 minutes of sleep. This last sequence will continue until the batteries are drained. Through the whole retransmission cycle explained above the blue LED on the End Device will blink anytime retransmission takes place.

The data being retransmitted will automatically gets updated as new readings take place.

If the communication channel is manually selected in the Coordinator, the End Devices must be power-cycled in order to establish connection over the new channel. If it’s not possible to power-cycle the End Devices locally, a remote option is available through the Coordinator’s Web server or Telnet console.

When there are two End Devices with the same Device ID, both will be transmitting data every second with their LEDs blinking once a second. The Coordinator will receive data from both End Devices and will display their data alternately. On the "Readings", "Chart", and "Diagnostic" pages of the Coordinator’s Web server, the phrase "ID" error code will be placed indicating the conflict. Once the problem is resolved, click on the "Reset Sensor" button located on the Sensors Parameters page to remove the "ID" error code.

In case of power failure/outage during normal operation, the zED-P/-LCD will automatically switch its power supply from AC adapter to back-up battery. However, power switching may fail if the End Device is on and consumes lots of energy. Therefore, "LOST" will be detected, the LED stops blinking periodically and the unit must be power cycled manually.

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4.3.2 Get Readings from the End Device

Once you see the End Device’s LED blinking periodically, it means it is sending data which will appear on the "Readings" page. To view the data in a chart format, you can use the "Chart" page.

Click on from the Home Page, the following page will appear. Select the proper

Readings

Group to view the readings.

READINGS

Address

http://192.168.1.200

READINGS: BY GROUPS

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Wireless Sensors ID: 0 - 7

Wireless Sensors ID: 8 - 15

Wireless Sensors ID: 16 - 23

Wireless Sensors ID: 24 - 31

Sensor Setup

Main Menu

Figure 4.7 Select Readings by Groups

In a few seconds the following page will appear, showing updates of Channel 1 and Channel 2.

zSeries-VI

Channel 1 Channel 2SequenceIDName

mA V0.00095 0

After entering a Refresh Time, make sure to press Enter on your keyboard.

Figure 4.8 Readings

While accessing the "Readings" page, If a blank screen appears without any "java application running" or image of a "Java logo", please verify you have the latest Java Runtime Environment installed and configured according to the Section

4.3.3.1. If you do not have Java Runtime Environment, you may download it from our website or contact the Customer Service Department nearest you.

You can rescale the signal readings to different engineering units.

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4.3.2 Get Readings from the End Device (continued)

The "Readings" fields are defined as follows:

Title: Coordinator’s name, assigned in "Configuration" page. Name: End Device’s name, assigned in "Sensor Parameters" page. ID: Sensor ID. Sequence: Sequence number [0-255, Lost, ID ].

The Sequence number is incremented for each newly received data. Therefore, it indicates if the sensor is transmitting data successfully.

This area also will display error messages:

Lost Coordinator has not received data from the sensor. ID More than one sensor is configured with the same Device ID.

Reading Values: 5 significant digits (at most) are shown. The order is from left to right.

First Reading Input signal (Voltage/Current) from Channel 1. First Unit Unit of Channel 1, assigned in Sensor Parameters. Second Reading Input signal (Voltage/Current) from Channel 2. Second Unit: Unit of Channel 2, assigned in Sensor Parameter.

Data Logging: Press to activate/de-activate data logging. When it is pressed to

activate data logging, a file browser pops up to ask for which file data will be saved. Data is in Comma Separated Value (csv) format, which can also be opened in Excel. Please name file with .csv extension.

Figure 4.9 Comma Separated Value Format

Columns from left to right: Date and time, Device ID, Sequence number, Device type, Reading 1, Unit 1, Reading 2, Unit 2, next Device ID, next Sequence number, ... (up to 8 End Devices).

ACTIVE data is currently being logged in the specified file. INACTIVE data logging is not executed.

Refresh: How often the current applet asks for data from the Coordinator. Once you

enter the Refresh Time you must press Enter on your keyboard for the time to take effect.

Ensure Java Runtime Environment is setup. Refer to Section 4.3.3 before activating data logging

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4.3.3 Java Runtime Environment Setup

If your computer does not have Java installed, please download from java.sun.com. You can change the Java setting by clicking its icon in Control Panel. To load the applet, you have to enable the web browser and disable cache.

4.3.3.1 Java Runtime Environment 1.7 Setup instructions

1. Go to your computer's Control Panel. Open the Java Plug-in.

Verify that the path is correct.

Figure 4.10 Java 1.7 Screen Shot

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4.3.3.2 Browser Proxy Selection Accessing Coordinators within your internal network

• Usually when the computer and Coordinators are on an internal network, you will not

use Proxy server access.

• You should un-check the "Use Browser Settings" option on the "Proxy" tab. Accessing Coordinators units using the internet

• Often the web browser will use Proxy server access to the internet. In such cases,

the default Java runtime settings on the "Proxy" tab should suffice. The default setting is the "Use Browser Settings" option.

• If the default proxy setting doesn't work, then you may have a situation where the proxy settings of the web browser are incorrect.

Diagnostics:

If the web page of the zSeries-VI system appears, then the HTTP Proxy is working fine. If the data isn't updated on the zSeries-VI system upon selecting the "Readings" web

page, there may be a problem with access through a winsock proxy server. In such cases your network administrator will need to provide the winsock proxy server and port #s. (The TCP ports the Coordinator uses for Java applets are 1000 and 1001).

These values should be entered into the Socks line on the "Proxy" tab (of the Java Plugin control panel) or into the "connections" tab on the View,Internet Options dialog and make sure that the Proxy tab shows that the "Use Browser Settings" option is not selected (i.e. when you specify proxy connections in the Java Plugin control panel).

Accessing Coordinators units over Peer-to-Peer network

A simple peer-to-peer network is setup by disconnecting from the main network (as users will often do when trying to do initial setup of the zSeries-VI system) and then connecting the Coordinator to another computer using an ethernet hub, an ethernet switch, or a Cross-over cable connection.

Often when using a peer-to-peer network, the Java plugin and the web browser (such as Internet Explorer) have internet connections configured to connect through proxy servers. In such case, you will need to simply assign the final IP address on this peer to peer network and then view the Wireless System’s charts after connecting the Coordinator into the regular network. Otherwise you can disable the Java plug-in's "Use Browser Settings" temporarily and then reconfigure the Java plug-in settings for regular network access after testing the Wireless System’s chart access on your peer-to-peer network.

The "Use Browser Settings" should not be selected. And the HTTP and Socks proxy entries should be blank. Also, setup the internet browser so that proxy servers are disabled.

Java and the Java Coffee Cup Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries."

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4.3.4 Chart

Click on , from the Home Page,

Chart

the following page will appear. Select the proper Group to view the Chart.

In a few seconds the following page will appear. The Java™ Applet graph displays analog signals from each End Device. Analog signals can be charted across a large span such as

-10 to 10V or within any narrow range

such as -10mV to 10mV.

If a blank screen appears without any "java application running" or image of a "Java logo", please verify you have the latest Java Runtime Environment installed and configured according to the instructions (refer to Section 4.3.3.1). If you do not have Java Runtime Environment, you may download it from our website or contact the Customer Service Department nearest you.

CHART

http://192.168.1.200

CHART

Address

http://192.168.1.200

CHART: BY GROUPS

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Figure 4.11 Select Chart by Groups

Wireless Sensors ID: 0 - 7

Wireless Sensors ID: 8 - 15

Wireless Sensors ID: 16 - 23

Wireless Sensors ID: 24 - 31

Sensor Setup

Main Menu

Save Current Graph

P0 Ch.1

P1 LAB 50

P2 LAB 100

P3 Ch.1

P4 Ch.1

P5 Ch.1

P6 Ch.1

P7 Ch.1

100

-100

/Div

20.0

zSeries-VI

Group A

C hPa

1 Minute 1 Minute

1 Day 1 Week 1 Month 1 Year

LAB 50

(5 Seconds/Div)

Main Menu

Tue Jun 5 18:11:55 PDT 2009Tue Jun 5 18:05:27 PDT 2009

LAB 50

0.00095 0.07133

Figure 4.12 Chart - End Device #1 LAB 50

/Div

-1

S0 Ch.2

S1 LAB 50

S2 LAB 100

0.2

S3 Ch.2

S4 Ch.2

S5 Ch.2

S6 Ch.2

S7 Ch.2

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4.3.4 Chart (continued)

Title: Coordinator’s name, assigned in "Configuration" page. Save Current Graph: Save the current graph in PNG (Portable Network Graphics)

format. The filename has extension .png. Max/Min Ch.1: Maximum and minimum signal from channel 1 (Primary) of the current

graph.

Max/Min Ch.2: Maximum and minimum signal from channel 2 (Secondary) of the current graph.

P# button (Primary): P# shows the sensor name and controls the primary channel signal.

When clicked once, it turns bold, highlights primary channel signal trend line and displays current signal.

When clicked twice, it turns white and the trend line will disappear.

When clicked again, it comes back to normal operation.

Chart Area: Range of signal from channel 1 can be controlled by the upper and lower boxes on the left.

Range of signal from channel 2 can be controlled by the boxes on the right.

S# button (Secondary): S# shows the sensor name, displays error messages [Lost/ID] and controls the secondary channel signal.

When clicked once, it turns bold, highlights secondary channel signal trend line and displays current signal.

When clicked twice, it turns white and the trend line will disappear.

When clicked again, it comes back to normal operation.

Applet Start Date and Time: Activates when the "Chart" page opens up.

X-axis Drop-down List: Time scale for the chart.

The chart area can be shown based on 1 min, 1 hour, 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or 1 year time intervals.

Last Update Date and Time: The last date and time when data arrived.

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4.3.5 Diagnostic

Click on , the following page will appear.

Diagnostic

Fri Jun 05 17:55:14 PDT 2009

Lab 50 Success 100% Strength 70% Update 10s Battery 2.68V

Lab 100 Success 100% Strength 68% Update 10s Power Adapter

CLN RM1 Success 100% Strength 77% Update 10s Battery 3.0V

CLN RM2 Success 100% Strength 100% Update 10s Power Adapter

NODE-5 Success 100% Strength 94% Update 10s Battery 3.14V

Figure 4.13 Diagnostic

Date and Time: Most recent time when data is received. Save Current Graph: Save the current graph in PNG format. The filename has

extension .png. Parameters Logging: Click to activate/deactivate parameters logging. When it is

activated, a file browser screen will allow you to name and save the logging file. The file is in Comma Separated Value (.csv) format.

ACTIVE – parameters are currently being logged in the specified file. INACTIVE – parameters logging is not activated.

Coordinator (yellow box): Coordinator is always at the top of the wireless network

hierarchy (star topology).

Sensor: Sensor’s name, assigned in "Sensor Parameters" page.

Success Rate: (0-100%), a low success rate indicates a longer data delay, shorter

battery lifetime and high network traffic. Any error messages (LOST, ID, OPEN) will be shown here as well.

Radio Signal Strength: (0-100%), the higher the better. The blue line and blue triangle (roof) connecting to the Coordinator indicates the

radio signal strength. Darker blue means a stronger radio signal. Dark Blue: between 100% and 79%; Medium Blue; 78% to 11%; Light Blue: 10% to 0% Update Rate: The time interval the Coordinator received data from the End Device,

assigned in Sensor Parameter. “Cont.” is shown if device is in continuous mode. Battery Voltage: The total voltage of the batteries in the End Device. Once the

voltage gets to 2.7V, it’s recommended to change the batteries. The box (house) color indicates battery voltage. Green: >2.7V; Red: <2.7V

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4.3.6 Configuration

Click on from the Home Page, the following page will appear.

Configuration

CONFIGURATION

Address

http://192.168.1.200

CONFIGURATION

Name zSeries-VI

TCP Connections 1 Port 02000

Save

PID 13111

Channel

Transmission Power 20dBm

Please refer to your local regulations for the allowed

maximum transmission power

Save

Radio Reset

Radio Version x.x

Main Menu

Figure 4.14 Configuration

Name: Coordinator name [maximum of 16 alphanumeric characters] TCP Connections: Number of TCP connections available for data query. If "0" is

selected no TCP connection can be made to the indicated port number [ 0 through 5 ].

Port: Port number for TCP connections. [invalid ports: <500, >65536, 1000, 1001 ]. Save: Saves any changes for above settings.

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4.3.6 Configuration (continued) PID: The Personal Network ID is automatically detected and displayed.

Channel: Choose the operation channel defined in IEEE 802.15.4 for the sensor

network. This allows you to select a wireless channel to communicate with the End Devices. It is strongly suggested to let the Coordinator to search for the best channel automatically, and by not touching this field.

Transmission Power: This determines the signal power transmitted by the Coordinator. The options are 10 dBm and 20 dBm.

Refer to your local regulations for the allowed maximum transmission power.

Save: Saves changes for Channel and Transmission Power. Radio Reset: Power resets the radio module in the Coordinator. Radio Version: Firmware version of the radio module, also shown on model/serial label.

4.3.7 Sensor Setup

Click on from the Home Page, the following page will appear. Select the

Sensor Setup

proper Group.

SENSOR SETUP

Address

http://192.168.1.200

SENSOR SETUP: BY GROUPS

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Wireless Sensors ID: 0 - 7

Wireless Sensors ID: 8 - 15

Wireless Sensors ID: 16 - 23

Wireless Sensors ID: 24 - 31

Sensor Setup

Main Menu

Figure 4.15 Sensor Setup by Group

The Sensor Setup Page is for configuring End Device parameters such as name and

update rate.

A faster update period consumes more energy and creates more traffic. The update time must be selected to satisfy acceptable network performance and desired battery lifetime.

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4.3.7 Sensor Setup (continued)

SETUP-

http://192.168.1.200

SENSOR SETUP

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Sensor Name

ABCDEFGH

LAB 50

LAB 100 ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH ABCDEFGH

Click on Sensor # to modify Sensor Parameters

Update

Seconds

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Update Checked Box

Select Another Group

Units

mA,V

F, F

Readings

Chart

Main Menu

PowerCheck

Battery

Power Adapter

Firmware

------

1.0

Clicking this box will take you directly to the Readings page.

Clicking this box will take you directly to the Chart page.

Clicking this box will take you to the Sensor Setup: By Groups page

Figure 4.16 Sensor Setup

#: Sensor ID configured by DIP switches on the End Device. Click on the number to view and modify Sensor Parameters. See Figure 4.20

Check: Each check box controls whether or not readings from the End Device will be outputted.

If unchecked the readings from the End Device will not be displayed on the "Readings", "Chart", and "Diagnostic" pages, nor it will respond to Telnet connection.

Sensor Name: Name of an End Device shows on the "Readings" and "Chart" pages, this is a text field and can take up to 8 alphanumeric characters.

Updates Seconds: How often an End Device sends its data to the Coordinator. Units: Engineering unit for the signal. Readings are fully scalable to virtually any

engineering unit.

Power: Type of power of the End Device [Battery or Power Adapter]. Firmware: Version number of the End Device firmware. Update Checked Box: After checking/unchecking the boxes, make sure this is clicked to

save the changes.

4.3.7.1 Sensor Setup Parameters

Sensor Name: Name of this End Device.

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4.3.7.1 Sensor Setup Parameters (continued)

Update (seconds): How often this sensor is sending its data to the Coordinator.

SENSOR PARAMETERS

Address

http://192.168.1.200

Continuous should be selected for continuous mode operation (20 samples/second).

Periodic (1 sample/update).

A faster update period consumes more energy

and creates more traffic. The update time must be selected to satisfy acceptable network performance and desired battery lifetime.

Channel 1 or Channel 2:

Choices for analog input signals are 0-100mV, 0-1V, 0-10V and 0-20mA. Select the proper measurement range to maximize resolution and accuracy. If a particular channel is not used, it should be disabled to optimize

SENSOR PARAMETERS

Sensor #1, Group A

Sensor Name

Update Periodic

Channel 1

Input Low

Input High

Unit

Channel 2

Input Low

Input High

Unit

LAB 50

20mA

Reading Low

20 20

100 100

Reading High

Reading Low

Reading High

(seconds)

power consumption. Input Low: The minimum input

Update Reset Value

value being scaled to Reading Low. Reading Low: Output Reading

representing Input Low. Input High: The maximum input

Cancel

Reset Sensor

value being scaled to Reading High. Reading High: Output Reading

Identify: INACTIVE

representing Input High.

You can rescale the signal

readings to different

engineering units.

Select Another Group

Main Menu

Update: Saves changes Reset Value: Ignores changes

and puts previous values back in

Figure 4.17 Sensor Parameters

the fields.

Cancel: Ignores all the changes and goes back to the "Sensor Setup" page. Reset Sensor: Reset the End Device readings and status. If the End Device is not on

the network, the data will be cleared after about 3 minutes. Otherwise, the End Device will reset itself and re-join the network after a minute.

Identify: INACTIVE: End device is in running mode and sending data to the Coordinator periodically. ACTIVE: End device is in identify mode and it keeps its blue LED on solid so that operator can identify the corresponding sensor easily.

Select Another Group: Go back to the group selection page to setup sensors.

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4.3.8 Access Control

This section describes the "Access Control" page of the Web interface. This page allows the users to set up the network and security parameters of the zSeries-VI wireless system.

At the initial entrance to the "Access Control" page you may be prompted for the LOGIN Password (see Figure 4.6) prior to an ADMINISTRATOR Password.

ACCESS CONTROL

Address

http://192.168.1.200

ACCESS CONTROL

Admin Password

Host Name z85C4

MAC Address 00:03:34:00:85:C4 IP Address 192.168.1.200

Gateway Address

Subnet Mask

00000000

0.0.0.0

255.255.255.0

Save Reset

Network Reset

Main Menu

Figure 4.18 Access Control

Page menu items, except "Access Control", which requires an Administrator password. The default Login password is 12345678. This password can be up to 16 alpha-numeric case-sensitive characters.

If there is no Login Password assigned (blank box) the zSeries-VI system will not require a password to access and modify zSeries-VI Home page menu items.

Admin (administrator) Password: This allows users to access and modify the "Access Control" page. The default password is 00000000. This password can be up to 16 alphanumeric case-sensitive characters.

If there is no Administrator Password assigned (blank box) the zSeries-VI system will not require password to access and modify "Access Control" page.

Host Name: Name of the server (DNS) max 16 characters, default is "z" and the last 4 digits of the MAC address. Refer to Section 3.4, DNS.

MAC Address: This is also called Hardware address or Ethernet address, which is assigned to the Coordinator at production. The MAC (Media Access Control) address is the Coordinator’s unique hardware number and is not changeable.

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4.3.8 Access Control (continued) IP Address: The IP (Internet Protocol) address is a 32-bit number that identifies each

sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Ethernet or the Internet. The Coordinator’s default IP address is 192.168.1.200. The Coordinator’s IP address should be changed to fit user’s networking environment. Consult with your IT department for obtaining an IP address.

The DHCP will be enabled in the Coordinator if its IP address is set to 0.0.0.0. The DHCP can also be enabled by setting the DIP switch #3 to ON position.

Gateway Address: A gateway is a network point that acts as an entrance to another network. A gateway is often associated with a router, which knows where to direct a given packet of data that arrives at the gateway. If the Coordinator is sending packets to another network node that is not on the same network on which the Coordinator is connected, a gateway address needs to be given to the Coordinator. The gateway address should be the IP address of the router connected to the same LAN to which the Coordinator is connected. The Coordinator default gateway address is 0.0.0.0. Consult with your IT department for obtaining a gateway address.

Subnet Mask: It’s a 32-bit number that is used to determine which part of the IP address is the network portion and which part is the host portion. The Coordinator default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Consult with your IT department for obtaining a subnet mask.

Save: Saves any changes for above settings. Reset: Pressing the Reset button will set all the fields back to their original values. Network Reset: Reboots the embedded server. Note that all updated network

parameters take effect after reboot.

Changes made in the "Access Control" page can be saved permanently by pressing the Save button and power recycling the Coordinator (press Network

Reset button).

4.4 Telnet Setup

In the Configuration page, set the TCP Connections to 1 - 5 other than 0, and use a telnet simulation program to connect to the Coordinator (using Port 2000). The command can be sent to query the Coordinator and you will get a response back.

For a list of commands refer to ASCII/TELNET Commands Table in Appendix F.

4.5 HTTPget Program

The HTTPget software is used to send a single HTTP or TCP request to a Coordinator. In contrast, the telnet or Hyperterminal programs allow a continuous connection with multiple requests to be sent to the Coordinator.

Generally HTTPget is used for simply programming an IP address to the Coordinator or for quickly obtaining a reading from a device.

The Coordinator must be configured from the configuration web page so that the "TCP Connections" indicates any number between 1 and 5. Make sure that the Port Field number indicates 2000.

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4.5 HTTPget Program (continued)

Whenever Terminal Server service (using Port 2000 by default) is required, the # of connections must be set to a value from 1 to 5. The Terminal Server mode is the recommended mode for the most reliable connection when operating with NEWPORT software or with other programs supporting TCP/IP communications. The Port 2000 access can be used with NEWPORT software and may be needed with some zSeries-VI wireless system products when you need to view readings from the web page while simultaneously collecting data through TCP/IP communications.

4.5.1 HTTPget using Port 2000

You can setup and read the information from the zSeries-VI wireless system by using the HTTPget program. The following program can be used to read data from the embedded server firmware by using TCP port 2000. The command string is sent to this TCP port, then the response can be read back from the same socket.

The HTTPget.exe file is used to setup and read information from the zSeries-VI system. This file will be automatically installed when you install the MailNotifier software available on our website and CD.

Notes on using HTTPget : The HTTPget.exe program is installed to the windows directory (usually c:\winnt or

c:\windows) when installing the Mail Notifier software.

1. Open up a command window (or have a DOS window) a) Click on start menu b) Click on "Run" c) In the dialog box that appears, type "cmd" or "command" and click on "OK" button. d) A command window should now appear.

2. If you now type "httpget" and press the "enter", the program options should be displayed.

3. Next run HTTPget with the options displayed below

httpget -r -S ERDGALL 192.168.1.200:2000 -C1 -q

where:

-r –S are parameters needed for the the command string ERDGALL is the Telnet command (refer to Appendix F).

192.168.1.200 is an IP address 2000 is a socket port number

-C1 closes the TCP connection after 1 second

-q displays no error messages once the connection is closed

ID # of End Device

Sequence #

End Device Type

Sensor Value & Unit

Figure 4.19 HTTPget Example of Polling End Device #1, 2, 3, 4

C:\

C:\WINDOWS\system32\cmd.exe

24 0.00095 mA 0.01733 V 24 71.9 F 47.7 F 24 19.7 mA 10.3 V 24 0.02 mA 0.03 V

24 19 mA 5.3451 V

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4.5.2 HTTPget and ARP to Setup Device IP Address

Use the iConnect software, which may be downloaded from our website, to do these IP changes whenever possible.

Use ARP first to assign the mac address to a static IP address in computer arp table by this command:

arp –s 192.168.1.200 00-03-34-00-06-b6

Then use the following command to assign new IP to the device:

Httpget –r –S "00000000" 192.168.1.200:1 where:

"0000000" is admin. password. If the password is wrong, the unit will ignore the new IP. If the new IP is taken, you will get the message "New IP is Assigned" after the HTTPget command. The device will reset automatically.

"192.168.1.200" is an example of an IP address. It is replaced with IP address suitable for your network.

"00-03-34-00-06-b6" is replaced with your Coordinator MAC address.

4.6 ARP Protocol

ARP is the Internet layer protocol responsible for matching or obtaining the MAC (hardware) address that corresponds to a particular IP address. The ARP command allows the user to view the current contents of the ARP cache of the local computer (residing on the same network). Microsoft includes the ARP.EXE utility for viewing and modifying the ARP cache with its Windows products. The following ARP commands can be used to view cache entries:

• arp –a Use this command to view all ARP cache entries.

• arp –a plus IP address Use this command to view ARP cache entries associated with one particular interface on a network with multiple adapters.

• arp –g Same as arp –a.

• arp –N Use this command to display ARP entries for specific network interface.

• arp – s plus IP address plus Physical address Use this command to manually add a permanent static entry to the ARP cache.

• arp –d

plus IP address Use this command to manually delete a static entry.

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4.6 ARP Protocol (continued)

The following window shows examples of arp commands and responses.

• Your computer has an IP address of 192.168.1.118

• The destination computer has an IP address of 192.168.1.96

Figure 4.20 ARP Commands and Responses

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4.7 iLog Software

This is an Excel application software that can log analog signals from the Coordinator over the local network (Ethernet) or the internet.

a) Download the iLog software from the website listed in this manual. b) Install iLog software on a networked PC. This software is compatible with Windows

95, 98, NT, 2000, XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit).

c) If you have Excel 2007 or higher, when installing iLog choose “Custom” installation

option and on the next window check the box for “Excel 2007 Apps” and continue the installation to the end.

d) For complete information of how to use the iLog software, click on the HELP button. e) There is a list of Error Messages in Appendix E.

iLog_zSeries.xls

Start Logging

2 3 4 5

9/25/2007 6:23:43 PM

9/25/2007 6:23:48 PM

9/25/2007 6:23:54 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:00 PM 9/25/2007 6:24:06 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:12 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:18 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:24 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:30 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:36 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:42 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:48 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:53 PM

9/25/2007 6:24:59 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:05 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:11 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:17 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:23 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:29 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:35 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:41 PM

9/25/2007 6:25:47 PM

26 27 28

Time

BCDE FGGI

Stop Logging Options Clear Sheet

ERDGAL L 12311

Row

Dev1

73.20

73.40

27.00

Dev1

74.10

74.30

74.40

Dev2

70.80

71.00

70.90

70.80

70.90

70.80

70.60

70.90

70.80

70.70

70.60

70.50

70.40

70.30

70.20

Dev Count

Dev2

72.50

3.00

Rdg 5 Rdg 6 Error

73 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Figure 4.21 iLog Software Logging Data for End Device #1, 2

The Options button will let you select the product model. Choose your product model from the Model Selection pull-down menu (from General tab).

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4.7 iLog Software (continued)

Table 4.1 iLog Excel Applications

The iLog application actually consists of several Excel files, though most supported devices can be accessed by the main iLog program. The main program is listed as "iLog", plus a version number, under the Start Menu program links (those links available by clicking the Start button on the Windows taskbar).

In the following table, the iLog File column shows how many sensors are logged by the main iLog file. If more than 3 sensors are available, then the Alternate column shows how many sensors the device can support. Devices with more than 3 sensors will have their own Excel file. For these files, click on the model device found in the Start Menu.

Networked Product iLOG File Alternate

iTHX-W, iTHX-2 3 column iTHX-M, iTHX-SD 3 column iTHX-W Dual Probe 1st probe / 3 column 6 column iSE-TC, iSD-TC 3 column 5 column iSE-TH, iSD-TH 3 column 5 column iBTHX-W, iBTHX-D 3 column 4 column iBTX-M, iBTX-SD 2 column iPTX-W 2 column iTCX 3 column iTH Controller 3 column iVI 3 column 4 column iSeries 1 column iDRX/iDRN 1 column INF-B 1 column

Wireless Devices

The "Auto" column shows number of columns per remote device that are possibly displayed.

The Full column shows number of columns allocated per device for the "Full" spreadsheet, which will be able to display all data for all active devices.

Networked Product Auto Full

zSeries Receiver and Remotes 1 to 4 column / device 4 column / 32 device wi8/wiDR-zT with zED Remotes 1 to 2 column / device 2 column / 32 device UWTC REC-3 and Remotes 1 or 2 column / device 2 column / 32 device wi8/wiDR-U with UWTC Remotes 1 to 2 column / device 2 column / 32 device

The active wireless devices, when shown in the Excel application, will be shown with the device number and the units returned.

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4.8 Mail Notifier Software

For complete information of how to use the Mail Notifier software, click on the Help menu of the main window.

The Mail Notifier software generates email notifications for alarm conditions. Users can be notified automatically of alarm conditions monitored via internet connections throughout the world. By use of the email forwarding of alarm conditions, alarm conditions can be monitored on a network isolated from the internet and forwarded to connections on the Internet.

The Mail Notifier utility operates under Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP in conjunction with existing email that supports the MAPI messaging interface. If MS Outlook has been loaded, the MAPI support should be available.

4.8.1 Installation

The Mail Notifier must be loaded on a computer running Microsoft Windows (versions specified earlier) using an email program that provides MAPI access. Network access must be available between this computer and the zSeries-VI wireless system. Network access must also be available from this computer to the appropriate email server and from the email server to the recipient’s email server.

iServer Mail Notifier

ile Monitor Mail View Help

Status Indicators

Data Email Error

Alerts List

Dev1 alarm: 74.6 Dev2 alarm: 89 Dev1 alarm: 74.7 Dev1 alarm: 74.7 Dev2 alarm: 89 Dev1 alarm: 74.7 Dev1 alarm: 74.6

Connected to Email Complete

Figure 4.22 Mail Notifier Main Window

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4.8.2 Program Options Setup and Configuration

Complete program setup requires:

• Entering a recipient for the email

• Specifying connection details to MAPI services.

•

Defining alarms for devices, and selecting how and when the email will be active.

Options

Email Setup Content Startup GeneralSend To

Mail Server

MAPI

Name/Profile

Password

Email Address MS Outlook Outlook 2002

Use Login Box

Help OK Cancel

Figure 4.23 Mail Notifier Profile Setup

Email Address Setup

The email addresses must be entered using individual addresses or alias. Select "Options" from the "View" menu and enter the email addresses on the "Send To" screen. This will be the list of email addresses to which alarm notifications will be sent.

Email Setup

The Mail Notifier is compatible with original MS OutlookTMand OutlookTM2002 to 2005. The Mail Notifier will attempt to automatically identify whether the Outlook is a newer

version. A red bar appears under the Mail Notifier splash window to confirm that the detection of the 2002 or newer version is acceptable. With the newer versions, no additional steps should be taken to enable the connection between the Mail Notifier and the Email server.

MS Outlook tends to require that the users respond to a "login box" in order for email access to be activated for Mail Notifier. Some other email clients may allow for Mail Notifier to gain access without user login, as may be desired for a system recovering from a power outage. See the Help files for more information.

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4.8.3 Device Setting and Configuration

Make sure that the Coordinator is configured (using web access, see Figure 4.17) to the settings below.

TCP Connection = any value from 1 to 5 Port number = 2000 (other values may be acceptable as long as Mail Notifier is setup

with the same Port number). Then on the Mail Notifier Alarm Editor:

1) Set the "IP address" (for example 192.168.1.200).

2) Specify "Socket Number" 2000.

3) Set the "Address/RS485 Unit" to the Device ID number for an End Device.

4) Set the "Reading Cmd" using general commands in the following Table below.

5) Define the Alarm Configuration (High/Low, High value, or Low value).

Specify Email Interval. This determines how many seconds each subsequential alarm notification will be sent.

Determine Monitor interval. This establishes the interval or time resolution in seconds for which readings will be obtained from the device.

Table 4.2 Mail Notifier Commands

Desired Value to Monitor Reading Cmd string Actual Command String

(see Note 2)

Reading A zRdgA ERDB003 Reading B zRdgB ERDB003 Battery voltage (mV) zBatt EQPE003 Signal Level zSignal EQPE003 Sleep Interval zSleep EQPE003 Status (see Note 4) zAddress EQNF003

1. The End Devices are configured in Mail Notifier with symbolic commands rather than actual device commands.

2. zRdgA with RS485 Device Unit # as 3, for example, is sent as ERDB003.

3. "Reading A" will be the first value returned for a device in response to a command such as ERDB003.

4. "Status" can be used to detect an address conflict. The value should be tested to be at value 32 if there is an address conflict.

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4.8.3 Device Setting and Configuration (continued)

Alarm Editor

Device Info (1 of 2)

Server IP Address

Socket Number

192.168.1.200

2000

Cancel

Bus Address/Device ID

Help

Description

Src ID

Reading Cmd

Alarm Configuration

Alarm Type

Alarm High

Alarm Low

Alarm High

Dev1

zRdgA

Info Message

Email Interval

Monitor Interval

Alarm Hold Time 0.0

Add

Only Monitor Access to iServer device

0.05

0.5

Del

hrs.

min.

Figure 4.24 Mail Notifier Device Setting

4.8.4 Sending Text Messages to a Cell Phone

Once you install the Mail Notifier Software and configure it to work with any of our networking products, you can use the following format to have Mail Notifier send a text message to your cell phone. Since most cell phones are capable of receiving text messages you just need to find the correct email format for your cell phone provider and use it within the Mail Notifier environment.

T-Mobile [email protected] Virgin Mobile [email protected] AT&T [email protected] Sprint [email protected] Verizon [email protected] Nextel [email protected]

“phone_number” is your 10 digit cell phone number.

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PART 5 ENVIRONMENT / OPERATING CONDITIONS

End Device/Coordinator are designed to be fixed mounted and operated in a clean and dry environment. Care should be taken to prevent the components of your wireless system from being exposed to moisture, toxic chemicals, extreme cold or hot temperature that are outside the specification listed in this manual.

The following is a list of basic good practice you should apply when operating this Wireless System.

1. Do not operate the wireless device in flammable or explosive environments.

2. Do not use the wireless device in medical, nuclear or any other critical application where failure can cause damage or harm.

3. Always operate the wireless device within the recommended environmental limits specified in this manual.

4. Do not operate your wireless device with a battery or AC adapter other than what’s supplied or specified in this manual or on the battery compartment label.

5. Keep each wireless device at least 8 inches (20 cm) from other radio transmitters, antennas, and people.

6. The FCC approval for this device specifies the specific antenna supplied with this device.

5.1 General Deployment Guidelines

1. Position Coordinator in a central location. When multiple End Devices are in operation, position your Coordinator in a central space if possible in equal distance to each End Device.

2. Test your system before permanent mounting. Try to move the devices to different location around and mounting angles to determine what installation achieves the best signal strength before permanently mounting the End Device.

3. Move your system components higher off the floor and away from exterior walls. The closer the End Device/Coordinator are, the greater the interference and lose of signal strength will be.

4. Maintain a line-of-sight between antennas and keep Fresnel zone free of obstruction. See Figure 5.2.

5. Maintain a constant ambient temperature environment. Exposing your system components to extreme cold or hot temperatures, or sudden changes in ambient conditions will have an effect on the performance of your system.

6. As a general rule in buildings, head height or above is preferred. On the other hand, End Device stays close to the floor may have their range reduced by 50% to 90%.

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5.1 General Deployment Guidelines (continued)

7. Where possible, try to ensure an uninterrupted line-of-sight between nodes. Avoid obscuring objects (e.g. metal pillars, posts, sign) near the antenna. A close object obscures a wider range of solid angle.

8. It is important to understand that the environment may change over time due to new equipment or machinery being installed, building construction, etc. If new obstacles exist between your End Device and Coordinator, antenna angle may need to be re-adjusted and/or the unit has to be relocated.

9. An IEEE 802.15.4 wireless network will not work under water. Wet condition (e.g. in heavy rainfall) may exhibit some degradation. In most cases, water droplets on or close to the antenna are more serious than the rain itself. Humidity can affect radio performance as well.

10. Reduced performance scenario:

a. A large building may have few obstructions between nodes but large amount

of metallic paneling that cause reflections.

b. A small domestic installation may have numerous brick walls between nodes

in individual rooms.

c. An office building may have metalized dry-wall partitions together with

mezzanine ceilings.

Figure 5.1 Operation in Buildings

Data is sent through radio signal at 2.4 GHz. Radio signals are electromagnetic waves, hence the signal becomes weaker the further it travels.

While radio waves can penetrate some solid materials like a wall, they can diminish more than when a direct line-of-sight between the transmitting and receiving antenna exist.

Therefore, it is generally a good idea to place Coordinator at the center while End Devices are located about the same distance away from it. If possible, keeping clearance around the line of site will improve performance as well.

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5.2 With Line-of-Sight

When installing your Coordinator it is important to position your device in such a way to optimize the antenna location within what’s known as the "Fresnel Zone". The Fresnel Zone can be thought of as a football-shaped invisible tunnel between two locations that provides a path for RF signals between your End Device and your Coordinator.

Figure 5.2 Fresnel Zone

In order to achieve maximum range, the football-shaped path in which radio waves travel must be free of obstructions. Obstacles in the path (especially metal) will decrease the communication range between your End Device and Coordinator. Also, if the antennas are mounted just barely off the ground or below the ceiling, over half of the Fresnel zone ends up being obstructed resulting in significant reduction in range. Below is the calculated radius of the football-shaped tunnel for different distance range:

Distance (feet) Radius (feet)

100 3.2 200 4.5 300 5.5

It is recommended that within the tunnel of the above radius, at least 60% of space is

free of obstruction.

Since signal reaches destination directly in a line-of-sight situation, it is important to

adjust antenna properly to achieve maximum performance. Antenna for the Coordinator and End Device should be perpendicular to the plane where Coordinator and End Device is located.

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5.3 Without Line-of-Sight

When line-of-sight is not possible, signal penetrates and is reflected by different objects to reach the destination. Therefore, it is important to learn about how these materials would affect signal propagation. Depending on the thickness, moisture content and angle of incidence, a wall may allow between 1% and 25% of the radio power to pass through. Metal panel or metalized glass window will not allow much radio power to pass through. Signal will be reflected if the panel is a mirror. Some radio power may propagate through small holes in the panel or around metal edges through the process of diffraction.

Material Type Possible Signal Reduction

Wood, Plaster, Sheetrock, Fiberglass Uncoated Glass w/out Metal 0 to 10%

Brick, Pressboard 5 to 35% Reinforced Concrete 10 to 90%

Metal Walls, Metal Doors, Elevators, Metal Piping, Metal Stair Cases, Metal Mesh, Metal Screening 90 to 100%

Figure 5.3 Materials in Buildings

In a non-line-of-sight situation at 2.45 GHz, it is possible to move the receive antenna only 1 to 1 1/2" (3 to 4 cm) and see signal strength varies from 6 dB to -20 dB due to multiple signal reflection path. Therefore, there should be about 20 dB path loss margin to take signal fading into account.

5.4 Casing and Closure Around the Antenna

1. Metallic structure should be kept at least 0.8" (2 cm), although 2.4" (6 cm) is recommended away from the antenna.

2. Any casing that encloses the antenna should be plastic. In addition, it is also wise to avoid plastic case with dark fillers or colorants.

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5.5 Fine Adjustment in Performance

1. To avoid interference from WiFi / IEEE 802.11, one could consult the figure below to choose the best channel through the Configuration webpage. In all, channels 15, 20, 25 and 26 are not overlapping with any WiFi / IEEE 802.11 bands in the United States while channels 15, 16, 21 and 22 can be used in Europe.

Channel

US WLAN (IEEE 802.11B) non-overlapping

1 116

2400 MHz 2483.5 MHz

European WLAN (IEEE 802.11B) non-overlapping

2400 MHz 2483.5 MHz

IEEE 802.15.4 2400 MHz PHY

2400 MHz 2483.5 MHz

2412 2437 2462

22 MHz

1 137

2412 2442 2472

2405 2410 2415 2420 2425 2430 2435 2440 2445 2450 2455 2460 2465 2470 2475 2480

Channel

2 MHz

2120191817161514131211

2625242322

Figure 5.4 Channels

2. It is possible that IEEE 802.15.4 devices experience interference from Wi-Fi / IEEE

802.11 and Bluetooth devices and certain microwave ovens. Therefore, it is worth locating nodes as far as possible to minimize effect. Note that international radio regulations which govern radio equipment ensure that cell phones use their allocated band only. It is highly unlikely that cell phones will interfere with IEEE 802.15.4 equipment.

3. In some cases, a short RF cable may be used to connect an antenna to your device. Please note that RF extension cables will always add some loss to the transmitting signal strength. The longer the cable the more signal will be lost over that cable. Therefore, the length of the cable should be kept as short as possible. Also, note that use of any other antenna other then what’s shipped with your device will void FCC and CE regulatory compliance.

4. To achieve satisfactory IEEE 802.15.4 performance in the presence of WLAN interference, a channel center-frequency offset of 7 MHz is recommended.

5. For co-channel operation, a physical separation from the WLAN Access Point (AP) of

26.2’ (8 m) is recommended to achieve a Packet Error Rate (PER) of 1%. For a particularly saturated WLAN link, 29.5’ to 32.8’ (9 to 10 m) may be necessary.

6. To achieve satisfactory IEEE 802.15.4 performance in the presence of Bluetooth interference, a separation distance of 6.5 ‘ (2 m) is recommended.

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PART 6 SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG VOLTAGE & CURRENT INPUT

Voltage Input: Differential; bipolar; ±100 mV, ±1 V, ±10 V Input Impedance: 400 K ohm for voltage

Current Input: Differential; bipolar; ±20 mA (5 Ohm load) Accuracy: ±0.1% Full Range @ 25°C Reading Rate: Periodic (1 sample/update) or

continuous (20 samples/second)

A/D Conversion: Sigma-Delta Resolution: 16 bits Temperature Coefficient: ±50 ppm/°C Common Mode Rejection: 105 dB Normal Mode Rejection: 98 dB Warm-Up to Rated Accuracy: 30 minutes

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Standard: IEEE 802.15.4, DSSS Frequency: 2.4 GHz (2400 to 2483.5 MHz), 16 channels Network Topology: Star Topology Radio Power Output: 100 mW (20 dBm); 10 mW (10 dBm)

Limitations on Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) levels in the European Community and other countries applies. An improper combination of power level can result in an EIRP above the allowed amount per regulations. See Appendix H.

Data Rate: Bit rate 250 Kp/s; Symbol rate 62.5 Symbol/s;

Chip rate 2000 kchip/s

Modulation: Orthogonal Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (O-QPSK) Receiver Sensitivity: -100 dBm Range: zED-VI-P/-LCD/-CCELL Up to 1000 m (3280 ft) without obstructions zED-VI-AA/-LCD-AA or interference

The above ranges assume a line-of-Sight (LOS) between the Meter/Receiver and End Device without obstructions or interference at which the diagnostic signal strength web interface registers approximately 25%.

Antenna Frequency: 2400 to 2500 Mhz Impedance: 50 ohm Connector: Reverse Polarity SMA Plug

Emission Designation: 2M00M1D Channel Spacing: 5 MHz

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INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS (zCDR-VI)

Ethernet: Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10Base-T (RJ45) Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, and Telnet LED Indicators: Network Activity, Network Link, Diagnostics,

Receive and Power

Management: Device configuration and monitoring through

embedded WEB server

Embedded WEB Server: Serves WEB pages (Java™ Applets) containing real-

time data and live updated charts within definable time intervals

POWER (zED-VI-P, zED-VI-LCD)

Power Input: 5 Vdc Consumption: 0.8 W max Safety Qualified ac Power Adapter (included)

Nominal Output: 5 Vdc @ 0.6 A

Input: 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Back-up Lithium Battery: One 3.6 Vdc, supplied; re-order # UWTC-BATT Lifetime: Estimated 8 months with frequency of 1 reading

per 2 minutes

POWER (zED-VI-DC-H2)

Power Input: 10 to 30 Vdc, or 24 Vac ±10% Consumption: 1.1 W Isolation Dielectric per 60 sec: 1000 Vdc

POWER (zED-VI-LCD-AA)

Alkaline Battery: Two AA 1.5 Vdc, supplied Lifetime: Estimate of 8 months with frequency of 1 reading

per 2 minutes

POWER (zED-VI-CCELL)

Alkaline Battery: Two C-cell 1.5 Vdc, supplied Lifetime: Estimate of 2.3 years with frequency of 1 reading

per 2 minutes

Table 6.1

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POWER (zCDR-VI)

Power Input: 9 to 12 Vdc Consumption: 2.5 W max. Safety Qualified ac Power Adapter (included)

Nominal Output: 9 Vdc @ 0.5 A

Input: 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz

ENVIRONMENT

Operating Temperatures-zED-P, zED-DC-H2: -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) 90% RH, non-condensing zED-CCELL: -18º to 55ºC (0º to 131ºF) 90% RH, non-condensing zED-LCD, zED-LCD-DC-H2: -10º to 60ºC (14º to 140ºF) 90% RH, non-condensing zED-LCD-AA -10º to 55ºC (14º to 131ºF) 90% RH, non-condensing zCDR-VI: 0º to 70ºC (32º to 158ºF) 90% RH, non-condensing

AC Power Adapter: 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF)

Storage Temperatures-zED-xx-xx: -40º to 125ºC (-40º to 257ºF), with exception of batteries Antenna, and AC Adapter: -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) Weight: zCDR-VI: 181 g (6.4 oz); zED-VI-CCELL: 386 g (13.6 oz); zED-VI-P/-LCD/-H: 323 g (11.4 oz)

PACKAGING See Section 2.0 GENERAL

Software: The software packages available for the zSeries-VI wireless system are iConnect (configuration software for the Ethernet interface), iLog (Excel-based software

for automatic data logging), and Mail Notifier (email alarm notification software).

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SAFETY & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Safety: EN60950-1:2006 (IEC 60950-1:2005)

Safety Requirement under article 3.1.a of the R&TTE

EMC: EN 301 489-1, V1.6.1:2005-09

Electromagnetic compatibility article 3.1.b of the R&TTE EN 301 489-17, V1.2.1:2002-08

Electromagnetic compatibility article 3.1.b of the R&TTE EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007, Class B, (CISPR 22 +A1:2005)

Radio: EN 300 328 V1.7.1:2006-10

Spectrum article 3(2) of the R&TTE

FCC: Part 15C, Class DTS Intentional radiator tested for 15.205,

15.209, 15.247(d), 15.215(c), 15.247(a)(2), 15.247(b), 15.247(e) (See Appendix H).

CE: The product herewith complies with the essential requirements

and other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC, the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, and the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and carries the CE-marking accordingly. The following CE Mark is affixed to this equipment.

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PART 7 FACTORY PRESET VALUES

See Appendix H. The CE declaration is available at the website listed on the cover page of this manual.

PRESET PARAMETERS FACTORY DEFAULTS

IP Address 192.168.1.200 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Device Host Name z and last 4 digits from the MAC address

Login Password 12345678 Admin Password 00000000 DHCP Disabled Web Server Enabled TCP Connections 1 Port # 2000 Channel Auto Detect PID Unit Address 13106 (0x3332) Group A Network ID Address 000 Name zSeries-VI End Device Name ABCDEFGH Check Box Checked Update readings (seconds) 10 seconds Channel 1 10V Channel 2 10V Input Low 0 Reading Low 0 Input High 100 Reading High 100 Unit unit

DIP Switches:

Coordinator 4 Position all OFF Coordinator 8 Position all OFF End Device 8 Position all OFF

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APPENDIX A GLOSSARY

User of this manual should be familiar with following definitions:

ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) is a protocol for mapping an Internet Protocol address (IP address) to a physical machine address that is recognized in the local network. For example, the IP address in use today is an address that is 32-bits long. In an Ethernet local area network, however, addresses for attached devices are 48-bits long. (The physical machine address is also known as a Media Access Control or MAC address.) A table, usually called the ARP cache, is used to maintain a correlation between each MAC address and its corresponding IP address. ARP provides the protocol rules for making this correlation and providing address conversion in both directions.

Ethernet is a network protocol defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet-based networks use MAC Address rather then IP Address to exchange data between computers. By using ARP and adding TCP/IP support, Ethernet devices may be connected as part of the Internet. An Ethernet LAN typically uses coaxial cable or special grades of twisted pair wires. The most commonly installed Ethernet systems are called 10BASE-T and provide transmission speeds up to 10 Mbps. Devices are connected to the cable and compete for access using a Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) protocol.

IP (Internet Protocol) is the method or protocol by which data is sent from one computer to another on the Internet.

IP address (Internet Protocol address) is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet.

IP Netmask is a 32-bit pattern of bits used to determine which part of the IP address is the network portion and which part is the host portion.

MAC (Media Access Control) Address is your computer's unique hardware number. When you're connected to the Internet from your computer, a correspondence table relates your IP address to your computer's physical (MAC) address on the LAN.

Ping is a utility that tests the network connectivity. It is used to determine if the host is capable of exchanging information with another host.

Port number/Socket number is a way to identify a specific process to which an Internet or other network message is to be forwarded when it arrives at a server. It is a predefined address that serves as a route from the application to the Transport layer or from the Transport layer to the application of the TCP/IP system.

Sockets are a method for communication between a client program and a server program in a network and defined as "the endpoint in a connection". Information transferred across the Internet primarily occurs between sockets.

TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP. TCP/IP often is used as a general term to indicate generic access to the Internet.

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Appendix B IP Address

An IP address is a unique 32-bit address assigned to a computer and includes:

• A network ID number identifying a network.

• A host ID number identifying a computer on the network.

All IP addresses have been divided into three smaller groups (classes) A, B and C

• Class A addresses have 8-bits of network ID and 24-bits of host ID. They can support

a large number of hosts, approximately 2 = 16,777,216 computers per network.

The IP addresses range in binary from 00000001.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx

to 01111111.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx

The IP addresses range in decimal from 1.x.x.x to 127.x.x.x

Class A network ID’s support a very large number of hosts.

• Class B addresses have 16-bits of network ID and 16-bits of host ID. They can

support approximately 216= 65,536 computers per network.

The IP addresses range in binary from 10000000 00000000.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx

to 10111111 11111111.xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx

The IP addresses range in decimal from 128.0.x.x to 191.255.xxx.xxx

Class B network ID’s support a medium number of hosts.

• Class C addresses have 24-bits of network ID and 8-bits of host ID. They can support

approximately 28= 256 computers per network.

The IP addresses range in binary from 11000000.00000000.00000000.xxxxxxxx

to 11011111.11111111.11111111.xxxxxxxx

The IP addresses range in decimal from 192.0.0.xxx to 223.255.255.xxx

Class C network ID’s support a small number of hosts.

The rest of the addresses are divided into two classes, D and E. Class D networks are not assigned to the host. They are used for multicasting. The address range from 224.x.x.x to 239.x.x.x

Class E networks are experimental or reserved addresses. The address range from 240.x.x.x to 247.x.x.x

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Appendix C IP Netmask

IP Netmask or Subnet Mask is a 32-bit pattern of ones and zeros used to determine network portion of an IP address from the host portion of the IP address. Subnet mask is a network ID that is created by borrowing bits from host portion of IP address and using them as part of a network ID. The table below shows a default subnet mask for address Classes A, B, and C. Each bit that is set to "1" in the subnet mask corresponds to the bit in the IP address that is to be used as the network ID. Each bit that is set to "0" in the subnet mask corresponds to a bit in the IP address that is to be used as the host ID.

Address Class Mask Binary Value Mask Decimal Value

or Dotted Notation

Class A 255.0.0.0 Class B 255.255.0.0 Class C 255.255.255.0

11111111 11111111 11111111

00000000 11111111 11111111

00000000 00000000 11111111

00000000 00000000 00000000

If your network requires more network ID’s, you can extend the default subnet mask to include additional bits from the host ID. This allows for additional network ID’s within the network. The table below shows some examples of subnet masks and bits moved from the hosts ID to create a new subnet.

Mask Dotted Notation Mask Binary Mask Bits

Class A

255.0.0.0 (Default) 0

255.192.0.0 2

255.224.0.0 3

255.240.0.0 4

255.248.0.0 5

255.252.0.0 6

255.254.0.0 7

255.255.0.0 8

255.255.128.0 9

255.255.192.0.0 10

……………......... .

255.255.255.252 22

11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111

........

11111111

00000000 11000000 11100000 11110000 11111000 11111100 11111110 11111111 11111111 11111111

........

11111111

00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 10000000 11000000

........

11111111

00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000

........

11111100

Class B

255.255.0.0 (Default) 0

255.255.192.0 2

……………......... .

255.255.255.252 14

11111111 11111111

........

11111111

11111111 11111111

........

11111111

00000000 11000000

........

11111111

00000000 00000000

........

11111100

Class C

255.255.255.0 (Default) 0

255.255.255.192 2 …………………. .

255.255.255.254 6

11111111 11111111

........

11111111

11111111 11111111

........

11111111

11111111 11111111

........

11111111

00000000 11000000

........

11111100

To determine the number of valid hosts ID’s remaining after subnetting, use the following equation: 2

– 2, where n is the number of octet digits left after the subnet mask.

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Appendix D ASCII Chart

ASCII Dec Hex Binary ASCII Dec Hex Binary

Char No Parity Char No parity

NUL 00 00 00000000 @ 64 40 01000000

SOH 01 01 00000001 A 65 41 01000000

STX 02 02 00000010 B 66 42 01000010 ETX 03 03 00000011 C 67 43 01000011

EOT 04 04 00000100 D 68 44 01000100

ENQ 05 05 00000101 E 69 45 01000101

ACK 06 06 00000110 F 70 46 01000110

BEL 07 07 00000111 G 71 47 01000111

BS 08 08 00001000 H 72 48 01001000 HT 09 09 00001001 I 73 49 01001001

LF 10 0A 00001010 J 74 4A 01001010 VT 11 0B 00001011 K 75 4B 01001011 FF 12 0C 00001100 L 76 4C 01001100

CR 13 0D 00001101 M 77 4D 01001101 SO 14 0E 00001110 N 78 4E 01001110

SI 15 0F 00001111 O 7 9 4F 01001111

DLE 16 10 00010000 P 80 50 01010000 DC1 17 11 00010001 Q 81 51 01010001 DC2 18 12 00010010 R 82 52 01010010 DC3 19 13 00010011 S 83 53 01010011 DC4 20 14 00010100 T 84 54 01010100 NAK 21 15 00010101 U 85 55 01010101 SYN 22 16 00010110 V 86 56 01010110

ETB 23 17 00010111 W 87 57 01010111 CAN 24 18 00011000 X 88 58 01011000

EM 25 19 00011001 Y 89 59 01011001 SUB 26 1A 00011010 Z 90 5A 01011010 ESC 27 1B 00011011 [ 91 5B 01011011

FS 28 1C 00011100 \ 92 5C 01011100 GS 29 1D 00011101 ] 93 5D 01011101 RS 30 1E 00011110 ^ 94 5E 01011110 US 31 1F 00011111 SP 32 20 00100000

95 5F 01011111

96 60 01100000 ! 33 21 00100001 a 97 61 01100001 " 34 22 00100010 b 98 62 01100010

# 35 23 00100011 c 99 63 01100011 $ 36 24 00100100 d 100 64 01100100

% 37 25 00100101 e 101 65 01100101

& 38 26 00100110 f 102 66 01100110

‘ 39 27 00100111 g 103 67 01100111 ( 40 28 00101000 h 104 68 01101000 ) 41 29 00101001 I 105 69 01101001 * 42 2A 00101010 j 106 6A 01101010

+ 43 2B 00101011 k 107 6B 01101011

, 44 2C 00101100 l 108 6C 01101100

- 45 2D 00101101 m 109 6D 01101101 . 46 2E 00101110 n 110 6E 01101110

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Appendix D ASCII Chart Continuation

/ 47 2F 00101111 o 111 6F 01101111

0 48 30 00110000 1 49 31 00110001

p q

112 70 01110000

113 71 01110001 2 50 32 00110010 r 114 72 01110010 3 51 33 00110011 s 115 73 01110011 4 52 34 00110100 t 116 74 01110100 5 53 35 00110101 u 117 75 01110101 6 54 36 00110110 v 118 76 01110110 7 55 37 00110111 w 119 77 01110111 8 56 38 00111000 x 120 78 0111100 0 9 57 39 00111001

121 79 01111001 : 58 3A 00111010 z 122 7A 01111010 ; 59 3B 00111011

< 60 3C 00111100 = 61 3D 00111101

{

}

123 7B 01111011

124 7C 01111100

125 7D 01111101

> 62 3E 00111110 ~ 126 7E 01111110 ? 6 3 3F 0 0 111111 DEL 12 7 7F 01111111

ASCII Control Codes

ASCII Dec Hex Ctrl Key Definition ASCII Dec Hex Ctrl Key Definition

Char Equiv. Char Equiv.

NUL 00 00 Crtl @ Null Character DC1 17 11 Crtl Q Data Control 1

- XON

SOH 01 01 Crtl A Start of DC2 18 12 Crtl R Data Control 2

Header

STX 02 02 Crtl B Start of Text DC3 19 13 Crtl S Data Control 3

- XOFF

ETX 03 03 Crtl C End of Text DC4 20 14 Crtl T Data Control 4

EOT 04 04 Crtl D End of NAK 21 15 Crtl U Negative

Transmission Acknowledge

ENQ 05 05 Crtl E Inquiry SYN 22 16 Crtl V Synchronous

Idle

ACK 06 06 Crtl F Acknowledge ETB 23 17 Crtl W End of Trans

Block

BEL 07 07 Crtl G Bell CAN 24 18 Crtl X Cancel

BS 08 08 Crtl H Back Space EM 25 19 Crtl Y End of Medium HT 09 09 Crtl I Horizontal SUB 26 1A Crtl Z Substitute

Tabulation

LF 10 0A Crtl J Line Feed ESC 27 1B Crtl [ Escape

VT 11 0B Crtl K Vertical FS 28 1C Crtl \ File Separator

Tabulation

FF 12 0C Crtl L Form Feed GS 29 1D Crtl ] Group

Separator

CR 13 0D Crtl M Carriage RS 30 1E Crtl | Record

Return Separator

SO 14 0E Crtl N Shift Out US 31 1F Crtl

Unit Separator

SI 15 0F Crtl O Shift In SP 32 20 Space

DLE 16 10 Crtl P Data Link

Escape

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Appendix E iLog Error Messages

Error # Description Note

-8003 User stopped logging readings.

-10005 Failed to find the Coordinator. Ethernet cable is disconnected, Coordinator is powered off, connections across the firewall require longer "connection to socket time out" setting.

-10006 Windows socket was closed.

-10007 Windows socket error. Wrong IP or wrong Port number was used.

-10008 The Coordinator failed to respond to a request. Wrong IP or wrong Port number was used.

-10011 Response came empty. No data was sent.

-10012 Device responded with Possibly the iLog is configured for

"Serial Time Out" string. wrong product model.

-10014 Terminal Server Mode when the Port is 1000. Try Port 2000 in iLog configuration.

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Appendix F ASCII / TELNET COMMANDS TABLE

Command Device / Group ID Description (see notes below if *) Example

ERCR Device ID: 000 – 031 Get continuous readings from an Get reading for sensor 7,

End Device (only -TC & -VI) ERCR007

ERDB Device ID: 000 – 031 Get sensor readings of an End Device Get reading for sensor 15,

ERDB015

ERDR Device ID: 000 – 031 Get individual reading or parameter Get the first temp. reading

Reading/parameter: a-s *4 for sensor 1, ERDR001c

ERDG Group ID: 00A - 00D, ALL Get sensor readings of a group / Get readings for all

*5 groups of sensors group B, ERDG00B

EQNF Device ID: 000 – 031 Get name, *3 status and firmware Get name for sensor 15,

version of an End Device EQNF015

EQNG Group ID00A - 00D, ALL Get name, *3 status and firmware Get name for all sensors,

version of a group/all groups of sensors EQNGALL

EQPE Device ID: 000 – 031 Get sleep period, battery voltage, signal Get sleep period for

strength, success, network address and sensor 15, EQPE015 parent address of an End Device

EQPG Group ID: 00A - 00D Get sleep period, battery voltage, signal Get sleep period of

strength, success, network address and group B, EQPG00B parent address of a group / all groups of sensors

ESPD Device ID: 000-031, ALL Set the sleep period for an End Device Set sensor 15’s sleep

/ all sensors *1 period to 30 seconds,

ESPD015 30

ESNM Device ID: 000 – 031 Set the name of an End Device *2 Set the name of sensor 15,

ESNM015 z15

ERST Device ID: 000 – 031, ALL Reset an End Device / all sensors Reset all sensors,

ERSTALL

ESTR Device ID: 000 – 031, ALL Request End Device(s) to go into Put all sensors into

identify mode identify mode, ESTRALL

ESTP Device ID: 000 – 031, ALL Request End Device(s) to resume Resume all sensor to

normal operation normal operation, ESTPALL CRST Reset wireless network Reset network, CRST CSTS Get personal network ID and channel Get wireless network

information information, CSTS FACTORY Sets the Coordinators Ethernet FACTORY xxxxxxxx

AdminPassword configurations to Factory Defaults xxxxxxxx is the Admin

Password

*1 Argument: 1 – 32767 (1 seconds to about 9 hours)

*2 Argument: xxxxxxxx (8 characters)

*3 and *4 See the following page

*5 Refer to Section 4.5.1 HTTPget using Port 2000

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Appendix F ASCII /TELNET COMMANDS TABLE (continued)

* An example of the status of an End Device Command: EQNG00A Response: 7 EngrLAB 01000010 2.0

7 is the Device ID (DID) of the End Device. EngrLAB is the name for the End Device.

"01000010" is the bitmap representation of the internal state. The meaning for each bit is described below (bit 7 starts from the left).

2.0 is version of the firmware in the End Device.

Bit 7 not used. Bit 6 shows if the communication to

the End Device is lost. ‘1’ means there has not been any data received from that particular End Device for 1 minute or 4 times the update rate, whichever is a longer time interval.

Bit 5 shows if there is more than one End Device having the same dip switch configuration. ‘1’ means more than 1 End Device has the same Network ID and Device ID.

Bit 3 not used Bit 2 shows if there is any pending "reset"

command for the End Device. ‘1’ means a "reset" command is issued.

Bit 1 shows the source of power supply to the End Device. ‘1’ means it’s powered by an adapter and ‘0’ means it’s powered by batteries.

Bit 0 shows the operation mode of the End Device. ‘1’ means it is in identification mode and ‘0’ means it is in normal operation

mode. Bit 4 shows if there is any pending "identify mode request" command for the End Device. ‘1’ means a "start" command is issued.

Based on the above information, End Device # 7 has not been communicating with the Coordinator and its power is supplied by an adapter.

Reading/parameter for ERDR command End Device Types

Options Reading/parameter

(lower case)

a Sequence number b Device type c First temp / error message

e Second temp / error message

i Update rate j Battery voltage

k Signal strength

l Success rate

q Name

r Status

s Firmware version

First RH / barometric pressure / error message

Second RH / barometric pressure / error message

Both Channels Enabled 24 Only Channel 1 Enabled 25 Only Channel 2 Enabled 26

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Appendix G Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Java applet is not loaded? A: Check Java Setting (icon in Control Panel). Make sure cache is disabled and your

web browser is enabled for Java.

Q: I do not see any readings even if the applet is loaded, what could be wrong? A: 1) Make sure the Coordinator and the End Device have the same Network ID (NID).

2) Check if the battery is still good. You should be able to see the blue LED when you power the End Device on.

3) If the End Device keeps blinking every second after it is powered on, that means it cannot find the Coordinator. Try to adjust the antenna and relocate the End Device according to Section 5.1.

Q: What are the error messages that appear on the "Reading", "Chart", and "Diagnostic" pages?

A: It means that there are more than one End Device sharing the same Device ID (DIP

switches #1-5). Remember, each sensor should have a unique Device ID in the same wireless network.

Turning the device into Identify Mode may help searching for the physical location of such End Devices. Once the problem is resolved, click on the "Reset Sensor" button located on the Sensors Parameters page to remove the "ID" error code.

Lost

A: It means that the End Device found the Coordinator when it was powered on, but it

cannot communicate with it currently. Make sure the Coordinator and the End Device have the same Network ID (NID). Also,

make sure the Coordinator is powered on, the IEEE802.15.4 communication channel is unchanged, DIP switch #1 (of the 8-DIP switch row) on the Coordinator was ON during the last Coordinator’s power reset, and there is no obstructive objects blocking the communications path (see Section 5 for more details). If the obstructive object is only temporary, you will get the sensor readings once the path is open.

Q: Nothing happens when I click on the Data Logging button, what could be wrong? A: The Java policy file is not setup properly. Make sure you get a Java policy file and

copy it to a folder in the host computer. Then input the java runtime argument in Java Setup (Control Panel) with the appropriate path to the policy file. Close all web browser and re-open the applet again. See Java Setup Section.

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Appendix G Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (continued) Q: The Chart trend line for all the variables are broken, what could be wrong?

A: It indicates that a TCP connection to the Coordinator was timed-out and no data was

obtained. Make sure the Coordinator is still on in the network and powered up. If there are too many broken lines, it may indicate that the network load is too heavy.

Q: The trend line for one of my sensors inside one End Device is broken, what could be wrong?

A: It indicates that TCP connection to the Coordinator is good but the Coordinator did not have any readings from the corresponding End Device. Make sure End Device is still blinking according to the update rate. It could be caused by a reset/power cycling of the Coordinator as well.

Q: Nothing happens when I click on the Save Current Graph button, what could be wrong?

A: The Java policy file is not setup properly. Make sure you get a Java policy file and copy it to a folder in the host computer. Then input the java runtime argument in Java Setup (Control Panel) with the appropriate path to the policy file. Close all web browser and re-open the applet again. See Java Setup Section.

Q: Nothing is shown inside the Diagnostic page/applet, what could be wrong? A: The first thing you want to try is to click your mouse right inside the box. Then

minimize and restore the web browser. Try to move the scrollbar as well. If nothing works after about a minute, check the TCP connection to the Coordinator.

Q: The End Device repeatedly makes 4 blinks every 2 seconds and then goes off for 3 minutes, what does this mean?

A: It is equivalent to getting a "Lost" message in the Java applets. It means that the End Device found the Coordinator when it was powered on, but it cannot communicate with it currently. Make sure the Coordinator and the End Device have the same Network ID (NID). Also, make sure the Coordinator is powered on, the IEEE802.15.4 communication channel is unchanged, the first DIP switch (of the 8-DIP switch row) on the Coordinator was on during the last Coordinator’s power reset, and there is no obstructive objects blocking the communications path (see Section 5 for more details). If the obstructive object is only temporary, you will get the sensor readings once the path is open.

Q: While the End Device is up and running I notice a sequence of blinking patterns that seem to repeat themselves, what could be wrong?

A: It means that the End Device needs several retransmissions before getting an acknowledgement packet back from the Coordinator. This indicates a reduced performance since more retransmissions required. Retransmissions consume power and cause shorter battery lifetime. Adjust the antenna and relocate the End Device for better communications. See Section 5 for more details.

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Appendix H Warnings and Regulatory Information

In order to comply with FCC radio frequencies (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum 7.9

This device complies with part 15 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B 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 residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from which the receiver is connected.

• Consult dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

The following alert sign indicates that there are restrictions on usage of the equipment in regards to power limitations on Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) levels in the European Community.

" (200mm) or more from the body of all persons.

The following are user restrictions:

• Wideband Data Transmission Systems on the band 2400 – 2483.5 MHz in Europe is limited to a Maximum of 10 mW (10dBm) for Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS). See Annex 3 of ERC/REC 70-03, decision ERC/DEC/ (01)07.

• Combinations of power levels and antennas resulting in a radiated power level above 10 mW - EIRP for Direct Sequence Spectrum (DSSS) devices are considered as not compliant, and are not allowed for use within the European Community and other countries that have adopted the European R&TTE directive 1995/5/EC or the CEPT recommendation ERC/REC 70-03 or both.

• The users in Europe are instructed to change the default 20 dBm level to 10 dBm via the Web Interface of the Coordinator. The End Devices will follow the power level set on the Coordinator upon power-up; failure to change the default U.S.A. power level setting will violate the regulations requirements for Europe

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Appendix H Warnings and Regulatory Information (continued)

UNIT’S MAXIMUM POWER LEVELS AND ANTENNA GAINS

Antenna Gain SMA Connector Maximum Radiated

Output, Max

U.S.A (Regulatory 1000mW (30dBm))

EUROPE (Regulatory 10mW (10dBm)) (DSSS) 2.0 - 2.2 dBi 7.0 - 7.5 dBm 10 dBm

The default 20 dBm must be changed to 10 dBm to comply with power level regulations. The 0.5 dBm variation depends on the internal DC power used (3V, 3.3V, 3.7V max) of the different model.

2.0 - 2.2 dBi 18.0 dBm 20 dBm

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WARRANTY/DISCLAIMER

OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 13 months from date of purchase. OMEGA’s WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal one (1) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that OMEGA’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product. If the unit malfunctions, it must be returned to the factory for evaluation. OMEGA’s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return (AR) number immediately upon phone or written request. Upon examination by OMEGA, if the unit is found to be defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge. OMEGA’s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser, including but not limited to mishandling, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, improper repair, or unauthorized modification. This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion; or current, heat, moisture or vibration; improper specification; misapplication; misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA’s control. Components in which wear is not warranted, include but are not limited to contact points, fuses, and triacs.

OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products. However, OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA, either verbal or written. OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by the company will be as specified and free of defects. OMEGA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE, AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The remedies of purchaser set forth herein are exclusive, and the total liability of OMEGA with respect to this order, whether based on contract, warranty, negligence, indemnification, strict liability or otherwise, shall not exceed the purchase price of the component upon which liability is based. In no event shall OMEGA be liable for consequential, incidental or special damages.

CONDITIONS: Equipment sold by OMEGA is not intended to be used, nor shall it be used: (1) as a “Basic Component” under 10 CFR 21 (NRC), used in or with any nuclear installation or activity; or (2) in medical applications or used on humans. Should any Product(s) be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity, medical application, used on humans, or misused in any way, OMEGA assumes no responsibility as set forth in our basic WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER language, and, additionally, purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the Product(s) in such a manner.

Direct all warranty and repair requests/inquiries to the OMEGA Customer Service Department. BEFORE

RETURN REQUESTS/INQUIRIES

RETURNING ANY PRODUCT(S) TO OMEGA, PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN (AR) NUMBER FROM OMEGA’S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS). The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence. The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges, freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit.

FOR WARRANTY RETURNS, please have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number under which the product was PURCHASED,

2. Model and serial number of the product under warranty, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

OMEGA’s policy is to make running changes, not model changes, whenever an improvement is possible. This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering.

lated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINEERING, INC.

FOR NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS,

consult OMEGA for current repair charges. Have the following information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA:

1. Purchase Order number to cover the COST of

the repair,

2. Model and serial number of the product, and

3. Repair instructions and/or specific problems relative to the product.

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