Wireless Damper Controller
Installation and User Manual
Document Number 85-0883-001
Author Lisa Brown
Revision 1.0
Date April 20, 2012
3 4 0 P a l l a d i o Parkway S u i t e 5 4 0 F o l s o m C A 95630
Table of Contents
SynapSense Installation and User Manual
Regulatory Notices ............................................................................................................ 3
1 Operation .................................................................................................................... 5
2 Wireless Damper Controller Installation Requirements ....................................... 6
2.1 Mounting ......................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Connections ...............................................................................................................................................................7
3 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics ........................................................................... 8
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Regulatory Notices
Notice to Users:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user’s expense.
FCC Statement: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 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. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. The
antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Antenna Statement:
Only the antenna supplied with this unit may be used. Any attempt to modify this antenna or substitute a different
antenna by any means shall void the warranty and will void the FCC approval to operate this equipment
CE Statement:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council Directive on the
approximation of the law of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) according to
EN 55022 Class B.
Industry Canada Equipment Notice:
The Industry Canada certification identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user's satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a
representative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or
equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure, for their own protection, that the electrical ground connectors of the power utility, telephone
lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This presentation may be
particularly important in rural areas.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority or electrician, as appropriate.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2)
l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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Warranty Information
Limited One Year Warranty
Our company warrants that for two years from the date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in
materials or workmanship. For a prompt, no charge replacement of equivalent product, return the defective product
postage prepaid to the appropriate address.
Product Support Center
340 Palladio Parkway, Suite 540
Folsom, CA 95630
United States of America
This replacement is the company's sole obligation under this warranty. SynapSense, Inc. will not be responsible for
any incidental or consequential damages or for any loss arising in connection with the use or inability to use this
product. Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so
the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty excludes defects or damage due to misuse,
abuse, or neglect. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state/province to province.
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Operation
A SynapSense Node, such as the Wireless Damper Controller, is designed to work in
conjunction with a SynapSense Gateway device and the SynapSoft console. Please be sure
you have correctly configured SynapSoft on the gateway computer prior to continuing.
Nodes can be added to an existing SynapSense Wireless Sensor Network (driven by a
Gateway) or be used to form a network. Note that for battery operated devices, the battery life
will be compromised if the Node is not in range of an active Gateway device or other Node
which is part of a running SynapSense Wireless Sensor Network.
The Wireless Damper Controller acts as an interface between the SynapSense Wireless
Sensor Network and a 0-10V motorized damper actuator.
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Wireless Damper Controller Installation Requirements
2.1 Mounting
The Wireless Damper Controller mounts to any flat surface via mounting screws ranging from
#6 to ¼”. See Outline Drawing for mounting bolt pattern.
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2.2 Connections
Unscrew and remove the clear lid from the device. The connections noted below should be
drawn through the available conduit connectors as shown in the outline drawings in section
2.1.
Power Input
AC or DC input power should be connected to the two-terminal block as labeled on the
product.
Parameter Min Typical Max Units Notes
AC Input 20.4 24 27.6 V
DC Input 20.4 24 27.6 V
To Actuator
Connections to the damper actuator are made to the four-terminal block as labeled on the
product.
Feedback In: A 0-10V analog input to the Wireless Damper Controller which should be
connected to the output control of a 0-10V damper actuator.
Feedback Out: A 0-10V analog output from the Wireless Damper Controller which should be
connected to the input control of a 0-10V damper actuator.
24V Out/Common: Power is provided to the damper actuator through the W ireless Damper
Controller and should be connected in this terminal block.
Once all connections are complete, the clear top lid should be replaced and screwed in tightly.
When using the provided watertight conduit connectors, the enclosure supports NEMA4X
certifications if properly tightened using the specified torque rating of 8 in-lbs.
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
No light indication
Power loss.
Solid red light
Actuator Control error condition. The actuator has not responded to the control system,
check the electrical connections.
Blinking red light
The Wireless Sensor Network link is not established and is in progress.
Failure to establish connection with the network may indicate a network configuration error or
weak signal conditions. Make sure the node is in range of either an active gateway device or
another network-associated SynapSense Node. A Node may take up to 20 minutes to fully
join an existing network.
Nodes may fall out of an active network if their signal strength is weak. Consider topology
changes such as the addition of repeaters of the movement of other Nodes in order to
improve signal conditions. For more information, see the SynapSense Wireless Sensor
Network User’s Guide.
Blinking blue light
Actuator control is in progress. The actuator motor is changing positions.
Solid blue light
Normal operation without actuator control movement.
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