RLE Wireless Sensors User Manual
Wireless Sensor Quick Start Guide
Thank you for purchasing a Falcon wireless sensor, intended for use with the
Wi-MGR. This guide describes installation and troubleshooting methods for
wireless sensors available from RLE Technologies.
If you need further assistance, please contact RLE Technologies via our website rletech.com or call us at 800.518.1519.
v3.1
(11/2013)
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Mount the Sensor
418MHz sensors can transmit 100 feet in open air with limited obstructions.
Wireless sensors should be mounted off the oor. While the electronics are
coated to provide a moisture barrier against condensation, the sensor is
not waterproof and submersion in water is not recommended. To prevent
transmission interference, make sure the side of the sensor with the white RLE
product label faces away from any metal surfaces.
Magnetic Tape
Serial Number
Mounting holes can be found on the sides of the enclosure, if you wish to mount
it with screws, nails, or other fasteners.
Mount the sensor with 0.5 inch (1.27cm)
wide double-sided adhesive tape or adhesivebacked magnetic tape. The magnetic tape
will not disturb the electronics, and works well
if the sensor is mounted on a metallic surface.
When placed correctly, the tape allows the
sensor’s label to remain visible. The serial
number on this label is unique to each sensor,
and you will need to refer to this number
throughout the life span of the sensor. If tape
is placed over the label, the paper label will
tear and the serial number will be unreadable.
Battery
Each sensor is equipped with a 3.6V lithium
battery, which should be replaced as needed.
The average battery life is 2 years, once the
protective battery tab has been removed.
Schedule battery replacement to avoid a loss
of communications. Sensors will not operate
with an alkaline battery - make sure the
replacement is a 3.6V lithium cell.
The sensor is shipped with a battery pull
tab in place, which turns the device off.
Squeeze the shorter sides of the lid and
remove the sensor’s cover. To activate the
Heartbeat
LED
sensor, remove the protective tab to engage the battery. Turn off the sensor by
re-inserting the tab or removing the battery. Any time the sensor is shipped,
it should either be turned off or placed in a shielded container to prevent
interference that might cause shipping problems.
The Heartbeat LED ashes once every ten seconds, and lets a user know the
device is functional.
Protective
Battery Tab
Installation Mode Switch
The sensor has an installation mode switch - a push
button located under the label in the center of the
enclosure lid. When pressed, the sensor transmits a
data packet with a special mark in its ID eld. This
indicates which sensor is in service or being installed.
The data is processed by the Wi-MGR’s Automatic
Discovery feature. For more information regarding
the Wi-MGR and wireless sensor integration, refer to
the Wi-MGR User Guide.
Push
Button
The push button can act as the sensor’s reset switch. It can be pushed after the
battery has been removed and reinstalled, or if the sensor acts erratically. Push
the button to revive the sensor and return it to normal operation.
Troubleshooting
The transmission range of a wireless sensor depends on the distance between
the sensor and the Wi-MGR, and the number of obstacles between the two. The
more obstructions between the devices, the weaker the signal becomes.
Do not install a wireless sensor inside a solid metal cabinet. This can interfere
with its transmission.
Battery Issues
When the protective tab is pulled to activate the battery, the metal terminal clip
on the PC board can bend slightly - not enough to see, but enough to cause
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