Viconics VRP5000 Installation Guide
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VRP5000W1000W
24 VAC Powered Zigbee Repeater
For Viconics Wireless Networks Applications
(Issue Date May 3rd, 2012 – 028-0265-04)
Product overview
The VRP5000W1000W wireless repeater has been specically designed to be used
within a Viconics wireless ZigBee network for Viconics wireless controllers.
The repeater is intended to be a low cost additional communication component used
when some remote controllers are too far from the main mesh of the Viconics device
cluster and cannot communicate with either:
• A VWG ( Viconics Wireless Gateway )
OR
• A JACE wireless communication card and related WirelessStatNetwork driver le that have been specically designed to
be used by the Niagara AX® powered JACE controllers.
The repeater(s) will enable the remote controller(s) to re-establish communication and act as bridge(s) to the main mesh.
The repeater(s) can be installed where most convenient such as a wall or in a suspended ceiling space if required.
VRP5000W1000W
Repeater
Viconics Controller(s)
Main Mesh Cluster
Remote Viconics
Controller(s) Cluster
The following documentation is available on www.viconics.com
• VWG hardware installation is available in document LIT-VWG-40-INSTALL-Exx
• VWG BACnet integration information is available in document ITG-VWG-40-BAC-Exx
• VWG information on design considerations of a wireless mesh network set-up and diagnostics is available in document
LIT-VWG-40-SETUP-Exx
• JACE2 communication card set-up, integration information and design consideration of wireless mesh networks for setup and diagnostics is available in document MAN-Wireless-Stat-Driver-Guide-Exx
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Installation
• Remove security screw on the bottom of repeater cover.
• Open cover by pulling on the bottom edge of repeater.
• Remove assembly and then remove wiring terminals from sticker.
(Fig. 3)
• Please note the FCC ID and IC label installed in the cover upon
removal of cover of the wireless products.
A) Installation ( wall or within suspended ceiling ):
1- Swing open the repeater PCB to the left by pressing the PCB
locking tabs. (Fig. 4)
2- Pull cables 6” out of the wall.
3- Mounting surface must be at and clean.
4- Insert cables in the central hole of the base.
5- Align the base and mark the location of the two mounting holes on
the wall. Install with proper side of base facing up.
6- Install anchors if required.
7- Insert screws in mounting holes on each side of the base.
(Fig. 4)
8- Gently swing back the circuit board on the base and push on it
until the tabs lock.
9- Strip each wire 1/4 inches from end.
10- Insert each wire according to wiring diagram.
11- Gently push excess wiring back into hole (Fig. 5).
12- Re-Install wiring terminals in correct location. (Fig. 5).
13- Reinstall the cover (top side rst) and gently push extra wire length
into the hole in the wall.
14- Install security screw.
Fig. 3
Location of PCB retaining tabs
Fig. 4
Re-install terminal blocks
• Electronic controls are static sensitive devices.
Discharge yourself properly before manipulating and
installing the controller.
• A short circuit or wrong wiring may permanently damage the controller or the equipment.
Fig. 5
Repeater assembly
(VRP5000W)
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Basic Initial Design And Deployment Considerations
Proper design considerations need to be addressed prior to installation of a VWG or JACE with a Viconics wireless communication card and related wireless controllers.
1. To properly avoid network interference with 802.11 Wi-Fi devices in the 2.4GHz spectrum range, Viconics recommends the use of 802.15.4 channels 15, 25 and 26 only. 802.11 Wi-Fi transmissions overlap and may interfere with
other channel selection allowed by 802.15.4 (Channels 11 to 24)
2. Maximum distance between each node ( controller(s) or repeater(s)) should be:
• Clear line of sight distance between 2 nodes should be under 100 feet (30 M)
• Non line of sight distance for typical wall gypsum partitions made with metal stud frame should be under 30
feet (10M)
3. Ensure that the minimum distance between any Viconics ZigBee node and any Wi-Fi devices (wireless routers, wireless adapters, lap-tops using wireless networks, etc….) to be at least 3 foot (1 M) and preferably 10 feet (3 M) or
more.
4. Ensure that at least one controller is within 30 feet of the VWG and JACE for every cluster of 10 Controllers installed.
Always try to locate the VWG and JACE near the center of all associated wireless controllers when possible.
5. Always try to locate the VWG and JACE near on in line of sigh to as many wireless controllers as possible.
6. Avoid metal, brick walls or concrete obstructions between wireless devices when possible.
7. Make sure the antenna on the VWG and JACE is always perpendicular to the oor.
8. Avoid placing VWG, JACE and controllers near metal or enclosed in metal boxes. If the VWG and JACE need to be
installed inside a metal cabinet, use the remote antenna accessory.
VRP5000W1000W Deployment Considerations
When Viconics wireless controller nodes cannot be discovered or added to a VWG and JACE database due to distance,
the use of repeaters to bridge communication back to the VWG and JACE becomes necessary.
The number of repeater(s) necessary depends on how many devices are not able to join the VWG and JACE and how
they are organized and distanced from each other.
• Clear line of sight distance between 2 nodes should be under 100 feet (30 M)
• Non line of sight distance for typical wall gypsum partitions made with metal stud frame should be under 30
feet (10M)
If a single controller is too far away and cannot join the main network a single repeater may be used:
Viconics Controller(s)
Main Mesh Cluster
All distances
Line of sight maximum 100 feet (30 M)
Through partitions maximum 30 feet (31 M)
VRP5000W1000W
Remote Viconics
Controller
Repeater
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