Wireless Sensor Network Node
Installation Manual
This manual covers the general installation of the following
SynapSense Wireless Sensor Network Nodes:
• 66-0002-001
• 66-0002-011
• 99-0039-001
• 99-0039-002
• 99-0039-011
• 99-0039-012
Regulatory Information
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 his own 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 u ndesir ed oper atio n. Ch ange s 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. In the
event an antenna is broken, a replacement antenna may be obtained by contacting the Product Support Center
listed in the warranty section of this manual.
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 rur al ar ea s.
Caution: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate
electric inspection authority or electrician, as appropriate.
This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below, and having a maximum gain of 2.2
dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 2.2 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with
this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Warranty Information
SynapSense Antenna P/N78-00 3 6- 0 01
Limited Two 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
950 Iron Point Road, Suite 130
Folsom, CA 95682
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.
1. Unpacking
a. Each Node is shipped with…
i. One pair Lithium AA batteries.
ii. One pair double sided mounting tape
iii. Installation Manual
b. Nodes with external antenna capability (part numbers 99-
0039-001, -002 and -003)
i. One 2.4GHz duck antenna RP_SMA
(78-0036-001-A)
Check the contents of the package. Contact SynapSense if there
are any parts missing.
NOTE: Use of the equipment with any antenna other than the
one provided is prohibited. Use of unauthorized equipment
may void the warranty and void the regulatory certification of
the equipment.
2. Operation
The SynapNet Node is designed to work in conjunction with a
SynapNet Gateway device and the SynapSoft console. Please be
sure you have correctly configured SynapSoft on the gateway
computer prior to continuing.
SynapNet nodes can be added to an existing SynapSense Wireless
Network (driven by a SynapNet Gateway) or be used to form a
network. Note that battery life will be compromised if the
SynapNet Node is not in range of an active gateway device or
other SynapNet Node which is part of a running network.
Installing external antenna (for part numbers 99-0039-001, -002, -003):
a. Remove the antenna from the packaging, making sure
the threaded base of the antenna is clear of any debris.
b. Screw the antenna into the antenna port on the top of
the device via the metal base in a clockwise direction
until it is snug. Do not use a wrench or other hightorque tool to tighten.
Installing batteries:
a. Remove the Lithium AA batteries from the packaging
material.
b. Unscrew the two screws on top of the device holding
the battery cover in place.
c. Insert the batteries into the marked positions in the
orientation displayed on the device.
d. The device will blink an alternating blue/white and
purple color for five seconds when the batteries are
correctly inserted.
e. Replace cover on the device paying attention to the
orientation (see: Battery Cover Orientation following).
f. The device will attempt to join any available
SynapSense Wireless Sensor Networks. For more
information on network formation, node placement,
please see the SynapSense Wireless Network User
Guide.
Battery Cover Orientation:
The battery cover can be orientated to allow either full weather
sealing, or to allow for the correct operation of the internal
temperature and humidity sensors. The cover contains an
protrusion near the long edge which can be placed over a port
near the battery compartment. For full weather sealing, place
the cover so that this protrusion covers the gasketed port. To
allow the operation of the sensor, leave the port uncovered.
[ insert diagram here ]
External Sensor Operation:
The SynapNet node allows for the connection of up to 4
external sensor interface devices. Please be sure to remove all
batteries from the device prior to working on the SynapNet
Node.
To access the sensor interface device mounting slots, the four
corner Torx screws must be removed. Please use the correct size
Torx driver (T10).
[ screw diagram ]
Consult the guide provided with the sensor interface device for
specific instructions on mounting the card within the SynapNet
Node. The provided sensor interface cable is to be routed
through the corresponding hole in the rubber gasket.
NOTE: Use of the equipment with any sensor interface device
cable other than the one provided is prohibited. Use of
unauthorized equipment may void the warrantee and void the
regulatory certification of the equipment.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
1. No lights appear when batteries are inserted
Please be sure the battery orientation is correct and that
the batteries are fresh and charged.
2. A solid red light appears
The battery on the device has fallen below allowable
operating level and the device has suspended its self to
prevent network problems.
3. The red light flashes briefly every 5 seconds
The node is currently not associated with an active
wireless sensor network. Make sure the node is in range
of either an active gateway device or another networkassociated SynapNet 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.
4. The node appears to have stopped sending on the network
Check for the flashing red light (above) to see if the node
has somehow fallen out of the network.
The node can be reset without the removal of the battery
comportment by the use of a magnetic reset tool, or any
medium powered magnet. While watching the diagnostic
light area, move the magnet along the long edge opposite
the external sensor ports. The diagnostic lights will light
and flash when the node has successfully reset.
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