Sensonix DX80 Users Manual

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DX80 Gateway Installation & Operation Manual

The gateway and endpoint nodes communicate over multiple wireless channels within the 902-928MHz
ISM Spectrum. Different configurations of internal & external antennas and different RF power options
allow you to customize the wireless range from a few feet to > 10000’. The implementation of FHSS
methodology allows for reliable communications even in harsh industrial environments. The gateway
station and endpoint nodes communicate with acknowledge handshaking to verify reception of data. Error
checking is also performed to validate the data transmission.

The Gateway and Endpoint node communications always collect signal strength information. The
collected data can help gauge the strength and performance of the wireless signals. The received signal
strength can be adjusted by various parameters such as the TX power settings and Receiver Sensitivity
Modes. Hardware configurations can also impact the signal strength, such as internal / external antenna and
antenna placement.

Features

• Operates in 902-928MHz ISM

Spectrum

• FHSS operation

• RF configurations – up to 150 mw

• External antenna connection

• RS232 / RS485

• 2 Analog In (4-20ma)

• 2 Analog Out (4-20ma)

• 2 Digital In

• 2 Digital Out

• 10-30v DC

• LCD, Control buttons, LED

indicators

• Stand alone operation

• DX80 - NEMA 6, IP67 enclosure

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1 Mechanical

Low Profile DX80 enclosure, a two connector model is shown. A DX80 gateway unit

in a single connector model is also available

All DX80 mechanical enclosures

Model # Description Euro Connectors High

Profile

LPGW1 Line Powered Gateway 1 female, 1 male X
LPGW2 Line Powered Gateway 1 male, 8 pin X
LPEN1 Line Powered Endpoint Node 1 female, 1 male X
BPDEN1 Battery Powered Endpoint Node 1 male, 8 pin X
BPMIEN1 Battery Powered Endpoint Node 1 female connector X
BPTMPEN1 Battery, RTD Endpoint Node 2 female connectors X
BPTMPEN2 Battery, Thermocouple Endpoint Node 1 female connector X
BPMG1 Battery, Magnetic Endpoint Node No connectors X

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Low
Profile

Junction Box

Junction box models – euro connectors, glands,
Euro-style connector or glands?
Mounting holes
Wiring diagram
PC Board with Terminals to identify connection.

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2 Mounting & Electrical Connections

2.1 Placement

A wireless network can be hindered by radio interference as well has obstructions in the path of the
receiver and transmitter. When planning for the best location to install the wireless gateway or endpoint
node, it is best to be able to monitor the signal strength relative to the positions of the devices. A built in
diagnostic called ‘site survey’ continuously monitors signal strength and displays the information on the
gateway front panel LCD. Use this diagnostic tool to confirm signal quality before fixing devices for
permanent installation. (Refer to the
section on Front Panel Operation.)

Avoid placement of the wireless
units in extreme temperatures, high
vibration and high shock areas. The
DX80 is IP67 compliant and designed for
all types of environments but continued
exposure to harsh environments will
shorten the product life.

Although the DX80 devices are
considered maintenance free, try to avoid
installation in an unserviceable location.

Only place the DX80 devices in
ambient operating temperatures of -40°C
to 85°C.

Third
Party
PLC

24Vdc
power
supply

Serial
Interface

123456

Junction

Box

DX80 Line
powered
gateway

2.2 External Antenna

For optimal RF communications the
external antenna should be vertically
mounted. A clear line of sight between
gateway and nodes is ideal.

Only Banner approved external
antenna should be connected to DX80 devices. Unsuitab le antenna may void th e user’s autho rity to op erate
the equipment. The approved antennas are listed in the accessory section.

2

123456

DX80 Battery
powered TC
endpoint node

Thermocouple &
Compensation
Thermistor

1

123456

Junction

Box

Digital sensors
for tank hi/lo

DX80 Battery
powered
endpoint node

QT50

2.3 Mounting hardware requirements

DX80 devices have four #10 screw holes used for mounting the device vertically or horizontally. The
screws should not be tightened more that XX ft/lbs.

Keep in mind sufficient clearances for the external antenna, euro-style connectors and for viewing the
LCD display. The bottom unit dimensions are supplied in the mechanical section of this document.

2.4 Mounting accessories

DIN rail mounting hardware

Antenna mounting hardware, cables

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2.5 Euro-Style Connectors

The Gateway devices have 8-pin or 12-pin euro-style connectors. The pin numbering and wire color is
identified below. The signal wire to pin number association table identifies all wires for the DX80
Gateway.

2.5.1 8-pin Euro-Style Wiring (models LPGW2, BPDEN1)

Signal to pin association for 8-pin Euro-Sty l e connectors. DX80 Gateway models

DX80 internal 8-pin Euro Style Connector
(male)

* Looking at the pin end

Euro-Style
Connector

Internal

Wire

Color

White White 1

Brown Brown 2 10-30Vdc

Green Gr een 3 Di gital I nput

Yellow Yellow 4 Courtesy Ground

Gra y Gra y 5 NM OS Ou tp ut

Blue Blue 7 Ground

Vio le t wire 8

Cable

Pin

Wire

Color

Red Pink 6

#

8-Pin Euro-Style Cable

LPGW2 –

Line Powe red
Gate wa y

Euro Q D1 male

Shield

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2.5.2 12-pin Euro-Style Wiring

Signal to pin association for 12-pin Euro-Style connectors. DX80 Gateway models

Euro-Sty le Connector

LPGW1 –

Internal

Wire Color

White White 1 -

Bro wn Bro wn 2 10-30Vdc Outpu t 10-30V dc Input

Green Green 3 Analog In1 (4-20mA) RS485 ­Yellow Yellow 4 Analog Out1 (4-20mA) RS485 +

Grey Grey 5 Analog In2 (4-20mA) RS485 Signal Gnd

White/Red Pink 6 Analog Out2 (4-20mA) -

Blue Blue 7 Ground Ground

Red Red 8 - RS232Tx

Orange Orange 9 Di gital I n1 RS 232R x

White/Bl ack Tan 10 Digital Out1 -

Black Black 11 Di gital I n2 -

Violet Violet 12 Digital Out 2 -

Cable

Wire

Color

Pin # Euro QD1 female Euro QD2 male

Line Powered Gateway

Looking at the connection pin end

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