BWI Eagle AIR-EAGLE SR 38-6500-DC Manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION
BULLETIN
238 Pillow Street
Butler, PA 16001
724-283-4681
724-283-5939 (fax)
www.bwieagle.com
AIR-EAGLE®SR
2.4 GHz RF Receiver
MODEL 38-6500-DC – Rev.3
DESCRIPTION
The AIR-EAGLE SRis an RF system designed for wireless remote
control of electrical apparatus in a variety of industrial
applications. This four function receiver is equipped with high
current SPDT relays and is user-programmable for up to 128
digital addresses and eight network frequencies to allow multiple
transmitters and receivers to operate simultaneously in the same
area without interference. Capable of receiving remote signals
transmitted from up to 1200 feet away, the model 38-6500-DC
utilizes spread-spectrum technology and provides the utmost
security and reliabilityeven in the noisiest RF environments.
APPROVALS
United States (FCC) OUR-XBEEPRO
Canada (IC) 4214A-XBEEPRO
Europe (CE) ETSI
APPLICATIONS
Designed by request for use in agricultural watering applications,
this unit receives signals from it’s matching transmitter, and relays
this information to the next receiver down the line.
INSTALLATION
DISCONNECT DC Power from all equipment before installation.
1. Mount the AIR-EAGLE SR RECEIVER in a convenient location.
2. Install antenna. The unit has an antenna connector located
on the right side on the enclosure. Attach the supplied
portable antenna to this connector.
3. Connect DC power and control to the proper terminals in
your control circuit.
Dimensions(withmounting plate) 6.3” L x 4.8” W x 4.3” H
TERMINAL STRIP WIRING – BOTTOM PCB
1 N/O Relay #1 7 Not Used 13 (-) 9-36 VDC INPUT
2 C Relay #1 8 Not Used 14 (+) 9-36 VDC INPUT
3 N/C Relay#1 9 Not Used
4 Not Used 10 Not Used
5 Not Used 11 Not Used
6 Not Used 12 Not Used
SPECIFICATIONS
DC Input 9 – 36 VDC @ 10 Watts
Relay Contacts SPDT 5 amp @ 120 VAC or 50 VDC
Fuse Protected 1 amp
Receiver Frequency 2.4 GHzSpread Spectrum
RF Output Power 60 mW
Transmit Range Approximately 1200 feet
Transmit Channels 8 Independent Network Frequencies
Antenna Connection TNC Bulkhead
Enclosure Polycarbonate /NEMA 4, 4x, 12+ 13
Operating Temperature -40oF to +185oF
DOCUMENT DATE: 17-Jul-07

AIR-EAGLE®SR
2.4 GHz RF Receiver
MODEL 38-6500-DC – Rev.3
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
BOTTOM
TOP
LED1 Will be illuminated when the Relay #1 is
energized
LED2 – LED4 Not used on this model
Inputs 1 thru 4 Not used on this model
REL1 SPDT output control relays
REL2 thru REL4 Not used on this model
DIGITAL ADDRESS & FREQUENCY SET-UP
The unitis shipped from the factory with SEL1 switches in the open
positions (Digital Address = “0”) Ifusing this receiver with a handheld
transmitter, this setting must NOT BE CHANGED. If using this receiver
with acontactinput transmitter,this setting can be changed bythe user in
any combination but must match the transmitterthat is set up to
communicate with this receiver. Follow procedure below to change
digital address and/or network frequency:
1) Remove top cover.
2) Selectdesiredaddress and/or network frequency
3) Move SW4 on SEL2 to the “CLOSED” position. Keep switch in
the closed position for at least one second, then return it to the
“OPEN” position.
4) Programming is now complete.Replace top cover.
Note – Selected address and frequency settings willbe maintained, in
the internal flash memory, even if power is removed from unit. The
above procedure needs to be performed onlyif changing digital
address and/or network frequency)
SEL1 (ADDRESS) Seven dip switches for selectingdigital addressof this
transmitter (Maximum of 128 combinations)
Network
Address SW1 SW2 SW3
1 OPEN OPEN OPEN
2 CLOSED OPEN OPEN
3 OPEN CLOSED OPEN
4 CLOSED CLOSED OPEN
5 OPEN OPEN CLOSED
6 CLOSED OPEN CLOSED
7 OPEN CLOSED CLOSED
SEL 2 (SW 1-3):
(NETWORK
FREQUENCY)
8 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Normal Operation Programming
SEL2 (SW4) OPEN CLOSED
REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES
PC Board (Main) 38-6502-DC
Standard Antenna (Included):
2.4GHz TNC Portable Antenna (For
distances up to 1200 feet*) 49-1201
Optional Antennas and Accessories –
Used to increase range in both non line of sight and line of sight
applications. - Contact BWI Eagle for recommendations
2.4GHz Thru-Hole Mount Mobile Antenna 49-2201
2.4GHz Magnetic Mount Mobile Antenna 49-2202
2.4GHz Omni Directional Antenna 49-3201
2.4GHz 13dB Yagi Antenna 49-3202
Flex Coax Cable w/Connectors – Connects
external antenna(s) to base unit(s). 49-4000-XX (XX = # of Feet)
Inline Lightening Arrestor 49-5002
* = Line of Sight
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
BWIEagle Inc. warrants theAir-Eagle Remote ControlSystem,if properly usedand installed, willbe
free fromdefects in materialand workmanship for a period of 1 year afterdate of purchase.Said
warranty to include the repair or replacement ofdefective equipment. This warranty does not cover
damage due to external causes, including accident, problems with electrical power, usage not in
accordance with product instructions, misuse, neglect, alteration, repair, improper installation, or
improper testing. This limited warranty, andany implied warranties thatmayexistunder state law,
apply only to the originalpurchaser of the equipment, and last only for as long as such purchaser
continues to own the equipment. This warrantyreplaces all other warranties, express or implied
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. BWI Eagle makes no express warranties beyond those stated here. BWI disclaims without
limitation, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Some
jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply to you.
To obtain warrantyservice,contactBWI Eagle fora return material authorization. When returning
equipment to BWI Eagle, the customer assumes the risk of damage or loss during shipping and is
responsible for theshippingcosts incurred.