Capetti Elettronica WineCap WR12 User manual

WR12
User Manual
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1. Description.
The WR12 device is a radio signal repeater used to improve link distance between probes/dataloggers and the data gathering
central unit (basestation).
Figure 1 - Product Image
2. Enrol the router.
Not necessary if performed in factory before delivery.
Enroll the device to the network referring to the “WineCap System - User Manual R30”. In case the device is already enrolled but in
STANDBY status, a TEST command must be issued.
Open the item “Properties” in “Basestation” menu
Figure 2 - Datalogger/Probe/Router enrolling window

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Before starting the enrolling procedure, a proper option must be selected:
A. Enrol sensor or router WR12: this option allows to use WR12’s full features, with saving and recording of status values as
radio signal quality, battery and diagnostic information.
Router will be able to be named with a label and historical data will be available as a common datalogger.
ATTENTION: in this mode, the WR12 router works as a datalogger, so uses a data recording position in the basestation’s
memory.
B. Enrol router WR11: this option allows to use the WR12 router as the previous WR11, so without using any data recording
position in the basestation’s memory.
In this case, battery status and radio signal quality will NOT be monitored and will NOT be traced in the basestation’s
memory or in the Service Centre in case of remote connection.
WR12 router however will send status data every hour, but they will be available only in WineCapManager and for few
seconds, where the device will be showed as a grey icon, because not configured in the system.
3. Reported measures.
Measures performed by WR12 router are diagnostic values:
Figure 3 - Diagnostic values displayed
Nodes: amount of dataloggers or routers linked with WR12. This value shows how many objects in the network sends data using a
path including the WR12 in subject.
Packets: number of transmissions managed by router during the last measure interval.
This value depends by quantity of nodes and by transmission period they use, so is most significant than the activity performed by
router itself.
4. Installation procedure.
After installing the basestation in appropriate place in charge, (refer to “WineCap System - User Manual R30”), be sure that the device is
enrolled to the basestation and activated.
Head for the environment to be monitored. On the way, to check the quality of the radio coverage, use the "Field Measurer" function.
This function is activated issuing the TEST command: position the WineCapKey in the spot indicated in Figure 4 - WineCapKey
positioning and wait for two AMBER flashes, then remove the WineCapKey from device. The "Field Measurer" function lasts enabled
for two minutes.
To issue commands to the device, place the WineCapKey where indicated.

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Once the WineCapKey is detected, the led periodically emits AMBER flashes with a 2 second cadence.
For each flash, a different command is associated; to confirm the command the WineCapKey must be removed from the sensible
area immediately after the number of flashes corresponding at the desired command. The TEST corresponds to the second pulse and
activate the "Field Measurer" function.
The device will give back the radio signal quality through led flashes:
WIRELESS MODE STATUS Table
Flash count
Radio signal quality
5 green flashes
Excellent
4 green flashes
Good
3 green flashes
Fair
2 amber flashes
Sufficient
1 red flash
Insufficient
1 red flash 2” long
OUT OF RANGE
Network searching
Figure 5 - Status Radio signal quality
Optimize reception selecting the best position: small movements can help.
The WR12 router itself must be in a position where the signal level is at least sufficient.
The network will reconfigure itself automatically; the signal will be good again when the device synchronizes with the WR12 router.
The link will not be reconfigured until completely lost by the device. Because of this, in some cases it could be necessary to force the
operation. In such cases, put the device in STANDBY mode, then run the TEST again (refer to “WineCap System - User Manual R30”).
NOTE: The display equipped datalogger (WD04T) is recommended, to verify the signal quality during devices installation.
5. Shutting off/Reactivating the device.
If the device is shut off and left unused for a long time, you can issue the STANDBY command. It corresponds to the command number
4 and must be issued twice to confirm the operation.
Position the WineCapKey in the spot indicated in Figure 4 - WineCapKey positioning and wait for four AMBER flashes, then remove
the WineCapKey from device.
WineCapKey
LED
Figure 4 - WineCapKey positioning

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Verify that the device asks for confirmation of STANDBY command with alternate GREEN/RED flashing, then position again the
WineCapKey and wait for four flashes again. The device will confirm the STANDBY status lighting the RED led for 2 seconds twice.
To reactivate the device the TEST command must be issued.
6. Technical Information.
Power supply
19Ah - 3,6V type “D” lithium internal battery
Battery life (*)
Up to 7 years
(samples every 10 minutes and radio signal quality at least sufficient)
Working temperature
•Operative: -30°C ÷ +60°C
•Warehousing: -40°C ÷ +70°C
Radio frequency
ISM 868MHz
Radio coverage
Up to 6Km in line of sight
(can be extended using WR12 battery powered routers)
Sealing
IP65
Dimensions
90x120x50mm
Weight
350g
Case material
ABS
Mounting
Fix on 4 points
Connections
40 probes/dataloggers and/or 15 routers in the same path
* battery life may be influenced by fieldwork conditions, sampling interval and system configuration.
** radio coverage reachable using up to 32 WR12 routers (maximum 16 for each path) between the device and the basestation.
7. Mechanical dimensions.
Figure 6 - Mechanical dimensions

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8. Reference standards.
EN 61010 -1
For electromagnetic compatibility
EN 61000 - 3 - 2
EN 61000 - 3 - 3
EN 300 220 -2
EN 301 489 - 03
EN 61000 - 6 -1
This symbol indicates that this product is compliant with the European Directive 2011/65/CE that restricts
the use of substances in the manufacturing of electronic devices.
The “WEEE” logo on the label indicates that this product is compliant with the "WEEE" EC Directive. This
symbol (valid only in the European Union countries) indicates that the product it is applied to, MUST NOT
be discarded with ordinary household or industrial waste, but must be sent to an authorized reception
point. The end user should contact the device provider, either the manufacturer or the reseller, to agree a
collection and disposal process, after having checked the terms and conditions of sale.
The features shown may be subject to change without notice.
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