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 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
Temperature
⻬
Humidity
⻬
Barometric Pressure
⻬
Dual Thermocouple Input
⻬
No Special Software
⻬
Required
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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 signal and power
• Metal body of the sensor probe
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 wireless sensor/transmitter
system provides Web-based monitoring of Temperature, Humidity, and Barometric
Pressure measurements.
The compact wireless "End Devices" mount discretely on the wall in clean rooms,
laboratories, museums, computer server rooms, warehouses, and any remote facility.
Compact End Devices (zED) are powered by two AA 1.5V alkaline batteries.
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.
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1.3 Description (continued)
The End Devices transmit up to 300 feet/91m (zED) or 3280 feet/1000m (zED-P/-LCD/
-AA/-CCELL/-DC-H2), without obstructions or interference, to a "Coordinator" connected
directly to an Ethernet network and the Internet. 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 Coordinator 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.
The zSeries system allows you to monitor and record Temperature, Relative Humidity,
and Barometric Pressure over an Ethernet network or the Internet without any special
software-just your Web Browser.
We offer a selection of End Devices for a variety of applications. End Devices can take
thermocouple types J, K, T, E, R, S, B, C, N and L (DIN J) measuring temperatures up to
2320ºC from two different locations. Also, End Devices are available with built-in
sensors, with external sensor probes, and with both built-in and external sensors. The
external sensors are designed for harsh environments such as outdoor weather, in HVAC
ducts, freezers and refrigerators.
For example, you can select one End Device that has one internal and one external sensor
to monitor temperature and humidity both inside and outside a climate-controlled facility.
Each zSeries 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
adapters to operate on any voltage worldwide from 100 to 240 Vac and 50 to 60Hz. 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 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 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 system serves Active Web Pages to display real time readings and charts of
temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. 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 system there is no need to invest time and
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money learning a proprietary software program to log or chart the data.
1.3 Description (continued)
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. Temperature and humidity
can be charted across the full span (-40 to 125°C, and 0 to 100% RH) or within any
narrow range such as (20 to 30°C).
The OPC Server software makes it easy to integrate the zSeries wireless sensor system
with many popular Data Acquisition and Automation programs offered by Omega,
Wonderware, iConics, Intellution, Rockwell Automation, and National Instruments,
among others.
The following example illustrates how you can hookup zSeries wireless system to your
network:
The zSeries wireless system consists of a single Coordinator and one or more EndDevices. 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 temperature, humidity, and
barometric pressure. The browser can also be used to configure the device’s IP address,
passwords for access and overall configuration parameters.
Figure 1.1 zSeries 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.
1314
REAR
MODEL #
SERIAL #
#.#
Unit Addr Group Net. Addr
12
15
16
10
1
2
9
+
+
POWER
INPUT
5 VDC
FRONT
-
-
SENSOR
INPUT
6
5
3
4
87
11
18 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device
(see Section 2.7 for details)
2Power Switch
3Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID)
4Wall mounting holes
5Label with model and serial numbers
6Radio module firmware revision location on label
7Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted
8Case’s cover
9Transmit LED (blue)
104 Screws attaching Cover
11External probe/sensor, through cable gland (for zED-TC-x) or quick
disconnect connector . Refer to Figure 2.2a for connector configurations.
12Power Input, through quick disconnect connector (for zED-P & zED-LCD)
13Antenna Mount
14Thermocouple (if ordered) removable terminal block connector (under cover)
15LCD Display (for zED-LCD & zED-LCD-AA)
16Two 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)
13
FRONT
REAR
11
2
9
1
6
5
3
MODEL #
SERIAL #
#.#
Unit Addr Group Net. Addr
4
14
10
SENSOR
INPUT
8
7
12
Warning:
the following parts are
ESD sensitive.
18 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device
(see Section 2.7 for details)
2Power Switch (under cover)
3Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID)
4Wall mounting holes
5Label with model and serial numbers
6Radio module firmware revision location on label
7Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted
8Case’s cover
9Transmit LED (blue)
10Four (4) Screws attaching Cover
11Two (2) C-cell batteries (under cover)
12External probe/sensor, through cable gland (for zED-TC-x) or quick
disconnect connector . Refer to Figure 2.2a for connector configurations.
13Antenna Mount
14Thermocouple (if ordered) 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-CCELL-H/zED-LCD-AA-H)
13
8
9
-
11
+
13
2
+
+
1
14
1
--
FRONT
11
12
10
2
FRONT
zED-x-CCELL-HzED-x-CCELL-H
12
4
7
5
3
MODEL #
SERIAL #
Unit Addr Group Net. Addr
8
10
REAR
6
#.#
for -AAfor -CCELL
18 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device
(see Section 2.7 for details)
2Power Switch (under cover)
3Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID)
4Wall mounting holes
5Label with model and serial numbers
6Radio module firmware revision location on label
7Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted
8Case’s cover
9Transmit LED (blue)
10Four (4) Screws attaching Cover
11Two (2) AA alkaline or (2) C-cell alkaline batteries (under cover)
12External probe/sensor, through quick disconnect connector .
Refer to Figure 2.2a for connector configurations.
13Antenna Mount
14LCD Display (if ordered)
Figure 2.1c Parts of the End Device (zED-CCELL-H/zED-LCD-AA-H)
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2.1d Parts of the End Device (zED-DC-H2)
Warning:
the following parts are
ESD sensitive.
18 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End Device
(see Section 2.6 for details)
2Power Switch
3Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID Address (NID)
4Wall mounting holes
5Label with model and serial numbers
6Radio module firmware revision location on label
7Case’s tray, where the PCB is mounted
8Case’s cover
9Transmit blue LED (under cover)
10One Screw attaching Cover
11External probe/sensor through cable gland (shown for -TC option only),
or quick disconnect connector .
Refer to Figure 2.2b for connector configurations.
12Low Power Input, through cable gland connector
13Antenna Mount
14Thermocouple Input removable terminal block connector
(under cover, for -TC option only)
15LCD Display (for units with -LCD option)
16Low Power terminal block connector (under cover)
17Cable Clamp for Thermocouple wiring (under cover)
Figure 2.1d Parts of the End Device (zED-DC-H2)
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2.1e Parts of the End Device (zED)
11
10
3
1
4
Unit Addr Group Net. Addr
5
MODEL #
SERIAL #
#.#
6
REAR
18 position DIP switch (under cover), sets the NID and DID of the End
Device (see Section 2.7 for details)
2Power Switch
3Label for Unit Address, Group No. and Network ID address (NID)
4Wall mounting holes
5Label with model and serial numbers
6Radio module firmware revision location on label
7Case’s tray, where the PCB, sensor and batteries are mounted
8Case’s cover
9Transmit LED (blue)
10Case’s latch: squeeze sides to pull the cover off
11Cable for optional external probe with sensor
12Optional rear entry for external probes
7
8
FRONT
2
9
Figure 2.1e Parts of the End Device (zED)
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2.2a Dimensions and Mounting - End Device
(zED-P/-LCD/-LCD-AA/-CCELL/-H)
Dimensions are in Inches
with MM in [ ].
Material: Polycarbonate
Makrolon
Protection: NEMA4/IP65
rated housing
1) Position unit where required.
Mark and drill holes as
required, using a #6 screw.
2) Attach antenna (refer to
Section 5 for
Environmental/Operating
Conditions) and attach power
supply.
Figure 2.2a Mounting the End Device (zED-P/-LCD/-AA/-CCELL/-H)
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2.2b Dimensions and Mounting - End Device
(zED-DC-H2)
Material: Polycarbonate
Makrolon
Protection: NEMA 4 (IP65)
rated housing
Figure 2.2b Mounting the End Device (zED-DC-H2)
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2.2c Dimensions and Mounting - End Device (zED)
Position unit where required. Mark and drill holes as required, using a #6 screw.
Optional
External
Material: PBT (Valox)
Sensor
0.140
[3.56]
2 PLCS
3.61 [91.8]
0.94
[23.8]
2.54 [64.5]
0.32 [8.1]
1.90 [48.3]
2.54 [64.5] REF
SIDE AND FRONT VIEWSINSIDE CASE, MOUNTING
Figure 2.2c Mounting the End Device (zED)
1.81 [45.9]
3.61 [91.8] REF
2.3 External Sensors/Probes for the End Device
Figure 2.3 External Sensor/Probes
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12
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
1) External Industrial Probe ,
Temperature / Humidity -THP
or
Barometric Pressure /
Temperature -BTP, -BTHP
2) External Temperature Stick
Probe -TP1
3) External Temperature Lug
Mount Probe -TP2
2.4a Disassembly - End Device (zED-x-P/-LCD or zED-TC-P/zED-TC-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 2.2a for mounting dimensions.
• To connect or replace the 3.6 Vdc lithium back-up battery, (note the polarity of battery).
• To access Thermocouple’s Terminal Block Connector.
• To access programming connector.
Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the 4 Cover Mounting Screws.
COVER
COVER
MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)
LCD CABLE
PROGRAMMING/
LCD CABLE
CONNECTOR
3.6VDC LITHIUM
BATTERY BACKUP
BATTERY CLIPS
5 VDC POWER INPUT
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
EXTERNAL SENSOR /
PROBE INPUT
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR
CABLE GLAND FOR
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
(SEE WIRING SECTION)
(zED-x-P/zED-x-LCD or zED-TC-P/zED-TC-LCD)
1
8
1
1
SENSOR/PROBE
HOOK-UP
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
POWER SWITCH
OR
8
1
1
6
1
Figure 2.4a Disassembly of the End Device
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ANTENNA
MOUNT
TRAY MOUNTING
TRAY
DIP SWITCH
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL BLOCK
CONNECTOR FOR
THERMOCOUPLE
INPUT (SEE WIRING
SECTION)
Hold down on
connector
board and
gently remove
terminal block.
2.4b Disassembly - End Device (zED-x-LCD-AA or zED-TC-LCD-AA)
(SEE WIRING
PROGRAMMING/
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 2.2a for mounting dimensions.
• To connect or replace the AA alkaline batteries, (note the polarity of battery).
• To access Thermocouple’s Terminal Block Connector.
• To access programming connector.
Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the 4 Cover Mounting Screws.
AA ALKALINE
LCD CABLE
LCD CABLE
CONNECTOR
BATTERIES
BATTERY CLIPS
EXTERNAL SENSOR /
PROBE INPUT
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR
CABLE GLAND FOR
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
(SEE WIRING SECTION)
Figure 2.4b Disassembly of the End Device
COVER
1
8
1
1
SENSOR/PROBE
HOOK-UP
(FACTORY INSTALLED)
POWER SWITCH
OR
8
1
1
6
1
(zED-x-LCD-AA or zED-TC-LCD-AA)
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COVER
MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)
ANTENNA
MOUNT
TRAY MOUNTING
TRAY
DIP SWITCH
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL BLOCK
CONNECTOR FOR
THERMOCOUPLE
INPUT
SECTION)
Hold down on
connector
board and
gently remove
terminal block.
2.4c Disassembly - End Device (zED-x-CCELL or zED-TC-CCELL)
BATTERY CLIPS
(SEE WIRING SECTION)
(FOR -TC MODEL)
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 2.2a for mounting dimensions.
• To connect or replace the two C-cell alkaline batteries, (note the polarity of batteries).
• To access Thermocouple’s Terminal Block Connector.
• To access programming connector.
Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the 4 Cover Mounting Screws.
COVER
COVER
MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)
ANTENNA
MOUNT
POWER SWITCH
PROGRAMMING
CONNECTOR
DIP SWITCH
OR
6
1
TRAY MOUNTING
TRAY
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR FOR
EXTERNAL SENSOR /
PROBE (WIRING IS
FACTORY-INSTALLED)
CABLE GLAND FOR
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
REMOVABLE
TERMINAL BLOCK
CONNECTOR FOR
THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
(SEE WIRING SECTION)
C-CELL
BATTERIES
Figure 2.4c Disassembly of the End Device (zED-x-CCELL or zED-TC-CCELL)
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2.4d 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 2.2b for mounting dimensions.
• To access Thermocouple 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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2.4e Disassembly - End Device (zED-x-LCD-AA-H or zED-x-CCELL-H)
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 2.2a for mounting dimensions.
• To connect or replace the alkaline batteries, (note the polarity of battery).
• To access programming connector.
Remove Cover as shown below, by removing the 4 Cover Mounting Screws.
COVER
COVER
MOUNTING
SCREWS (4)
LCD CABLE
DIP SWITCH
zED-THP2-LCD-AA-H
AA ALKALINE
BATTERIES
ANTENNA MOUNT
PROGRAMMING/
LCD CABLE CONNECTOR
BATTERY CLIPS
POWER SWITCH
1
8
1
1
POWER
SWITCH
BATTERY CLIPS
TRAY MOUNTING
TRAY
EXTERNAL SENSOR /
PROBE INPUT
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR
zED-THP2-CCELL-H
PROGRAMMING
CONNECTOR
DIP SWITCH
EXTERNAL SENSOR /
PROBE INPUT
QUICK DISCONNECT
CONNECTOR
C-CELL
BATTERIES
Figure 2.4e Disassembly of the End Device (zED-x-LCD-AA-H or zED-x-CCELL-H)
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2.4f Disassembly - End Device (zED)
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 2.2b for mounting dimensions.
• To connect or replace the two 1.5 Vdc AA alkaline batteries, (note the polarity of
batteries).
• To access programming connector.
Remove Cover as shown below, by pressing sides of cover to release latches.
LATCH
COVER
LATCH
AA ALKALINE
BATTERIES
TRAY
BATTERY CLIPS
DIP SWITCH
8
1
MOUNTING SCREW
PROGRAMMING
POWER SWITCH
CONNECTOR
Figure 2.4f Disassembly of the End Device (zED)
SENSOR
BOARD
EXTERNAL
SENSOR/
PROBE
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2.5 Parts of the Coordinator
Figure 2.5 Parts of the Coordinator
1Wall mounting bracket clip holes (3 places)
2Label with model and serial numbers
3Coordinator’s firmware revision on label
48 position DIP switch, from which the last 3 positions are used to assign the NID,
network ID number (see Section 2.7 for details)
5Ethernet: RJ45 interface for 10BASE-T connection.
6Case’s tray, where the PCB is mounted
74 position DIP switch, sets the DHCP and Factory Defaults
8Coordinator’s radio module firmware revision on label
9Label 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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2.5 Parts of the Coordinator (continued)
66.0 [2.60]
[3.67]
[3.56]
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
2.6 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.
11.7 [0.46]
32.4
[1.27]
90.3
REF
Bracket Snap
61.6 [2.42] REF
38.1
[1.50]
Ethernet
Drill 2 HOLES
3.17 [ 0.125]
Use #4 Screws (Provided)
to Mount the Bracket
Bracket Clips (3)
Bracket Clips (3)
Drill 2 HOLES
3.6 [ 0.14]
Use #6 Screws (Provided)
to Mount the Bracket
REF
33.0 [1.30]
27.3
[1.07]
38.1
[1.50]
93.1
REF
Ethernet
Version A: Metal Enclosure Version B: New Plastic Enclosure
Figure 2.6 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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2.7 DIP Switches
2.7.1 DIP Switch Setup: Device ID (DID)
The End Device is shipped with all DIP switches in the "OFF" position.
Figure 2.7a Device ID (DID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup
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2.7.1 DIP Switch Setup: Device ID (DID) continued
The End Device is shipped with all DIP switches in the "OFF" position
Figure 2.7b Device ID (DID) - 8 Position DIP Switch Setup, zED-DC-H2/zED-LCD-DC-H2
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