Circutor airREPEATER User manual

Radio to radio repeater
airREPEATER
INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
M98250601-03-13A

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Safety Warnings & Symbols
DANGER
Death, serious injury, or fire hazard could result from improper connection of this equipment.
Read and understand this manual before connecting the equipment. Follow all installation and
operating instructions while using the instrument.
Installation, operation, and maintenance of this instrument must be performed by qualified
personnel only. The National Electrical Code defines a qualified person as “one who has the
skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and
installations, and who has received safety training on the hazards involved.”
Use always the required personal protective equipment
WARNING
Read the instructions manual before using the equipment.
If the instructions preceded by this symbol are not met or applied correctly, this can cause
personal injury or equipment and / or facilities damage.
Liability limitations
CIRCUTOR, SA reserves the right to make changes, without previous notice, to devices or
specifications of equipment shown in this manual.
The term of the CIRCUTOR guarantee is two years from the date of purchase and is limited to refund of
the purchase price, repair free of charge, or replacement of defective equipment that is returned to
CIRCUTOR post-sales service within the term of the guarantee.
The latest versions of specifications and the most up to date manuals of this equipment are available to
CIRCUTOR, SA customers on its web site: www.circutor.com.
Recommendations prior to use
In order to use the equipment safely, it is critical that individuals who handle it, follow
the safety measures set out in the standards of the country where it is being used, use
the necessary personal protection equipment, and pay attention to the various
warnings set forth in this instruction manual.
Before handling, modifying the connection or replacing the equipment, the power supply must be
switched off, and the equipment disconnected.
It is important to use only the connection cables and accessories that are delivered along with the
equipment . These products are specially designed for use with this apparatus and comply with current
safety standards. Also, it is critical to keep the cables in perfect condition in order to avoid accidents,
personal injury and damage to installations.
The manufacturer of the equipment is not responsible for any damages resulting from failure by the
user or installer to heed the warnings and/or recommendations set out in this manual, nor for damages
resulting from the use of non-original products or accessories or those made by other manufactures.
We recommend using only the original material delivered with the equipment in order to ensure the
safety of individuals who handle it and the integrity of the equipment itself.
Inspect the work area before install. Do not use the device in dangerous areas or where there is a risk
of explosion. Avoid using the device in wet areas.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Warnings & Symbols ........................................................................................................... 3
Liability limitations........................................................................................................................... 3
Recommendations prior to use ...................................................................................................... 3
1GENERAL OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 INITIAL CHECK OVER............................................................................................................... 5
2STANDARD COMPONENTS AAND ACCESORIES........................................................................ 5
3GENERAL DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................ 5
4TECHNICAL FEATURES.................................................................................................................. 5
5DIMENSIONS..................................................................................................................................... 6
6CARD LAYOUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM............................................................................. 7
7ASSOCIATING THE DEVICE TO A COMPATIBLE NETWORK ..................................................... 7
8DISASSOCIATING THE DEVICE FROM THE NETWORK.............................................................. 7
9LED/PUSH-BUTTON INTERFACE ................................................................................................... 8
10 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION........................................................................................................ 9

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1 GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.1 INITIAL CHECK OVER
Upon receiving the equipment, check the following points:
- The equipment meets the specifications of your order
- It has not been damaged during shipping.
- The shipment includes the accessories requested from the manufacturer.
2 STANDARD COMPONENTS AAND ACCESORIES
With the device you should receive a compatible antenna.
3 GENERAL DEVICE CHARACTERISTICS
The airREPEATER is a radio to radio repeater which belongs to ZB-Connection devices family. It has
the active function of maintaining radio traffic from and to other similar devices and it can also act as a
parent device for battery-powered nodes of the same family. The device requires an AC power supply
of 230Vac. See also the manual on ZigBee network Configuration (M98253901-40-13A)
4 TECHNICAL FEATURES
SUPPLY
Rated voltage
230 VCA, (± 10%)
Frequency
50 /60 Hz (± 5%)
Maximum current
20 mA
Consumption
4,6 VA
Installation Category
300V CATIII
COMMUNICATIONS
Interface between
Radio to radio ; IEEE 802.15.4 compliant
Stack EmberZnet 3.5.x (ZigBee PRO)
Modbus/RTU
RF range
2405 MHz ÷ 2480 MHz
Modulation
DSSS
RF transmission power
10 dBm (10mW)
Receiver sensitivity
-97dBm
External antenna gain
5,5dB
Outdoor/indoor range
200m/50m
USER INTERFACE
LED indicators
See paragraph 7
ENVIRONMENTFEATURES
Working temperature (< 80% RH) -10 … 60 ºC
Storage temperature (< 80% RH)
-20 … 70 ºC
Relative humidity (without condensation)
95 %
Maximum altitude (m)
2.000
Pollution resistance
Cat. II
Degree of protection
IP44
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Weight 246 g
Materials Polycarbonate
Dimensions (mm) 259 x 139,5 x 51,5
Wire (2m) 2 x 0,75 mm bipolar. CEI EN50075

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STANDARDS
General Legislation 2006/95 EEC (LV Directive) 99/5 EEC (R&TTE Directive)
2004/108 EEC (EMC Directive)
Electrical and radiation safety EN 60950-1 (2006) +A11 (2009)
EN 62479 – (2010)
Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61000-6-2 (2005)
EN 61000-6-3 (2007)
Radio spectrum Matters (ERM) ETSI EN 301 489-1 v1.8.1 ETSI EN 300 328 v1.7.1
ETSI EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1
Communications IEEE 802.15.4
ZigBee , MiWi compatible
5 DIMENSIONS

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6 CARD LAYOUT AND CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Equipment must be connected to external supply through a suitable overcurrent protective
device
Fig. 6-1.- Card layout and supply diagram
7 ASSOCIATING THE DEVICE TO A COMPATIBLE NETWORK
The process to associate airREPEATER to a RF network is the usual in all ZB-bridge routers.
The association process is activated automatically by the device in case that the node does not have
any network parameters assigned. This happens if the device is new in the network or if it has been
voluntarily disassociated.
The association process consists of an automatic scanning of all the 16 radio channels, in search of an
“open” and compatible network (ZB-Connection network). Scanning continues about 20 seconds. At
the end of the scanning process if the association process finishes unsuccessfully the device resets and
re-starts a new association process.
Network opening is performed by stimulating the Gateway (for further information, refer to the document
relating to the Gateway).
8 DISASSOCIATING THE DEVICE FROM THE NETWORK
Device disassociation causes the loss of network parameters, with the consequent exiting of the device
from the network it belongs to. Disassociation can be done in two ways:
-Receipt of the appropriate command password.
-Holding the push button on the PCB for at least 6 seconds. Disassociation using the push-
button is only possible 20 seconds after the device has been switched on.

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9 LED/PUSH-BUTTON INTERFACE
The Repeater has three LED through which it is possible to obtain information on the device's operating
state. Furthermore, the Repeater has a push-button which makes it possible to send commands to the
device.
Behaviour of LED indicators at the start-up:
At the reset of the Repeater all LED indicators light for 2 seconds, then all flash fast for another 2
seconds and after the flashing the device starts the normal operation.
How do the LED indicators work when the Repeater is NOT ASSOCIATED to a network:
If the Repeater is not associated to a network, all LED light steady with a short flash every 20 seconds.
How do the LED indicators work when the Repeater is ASSOCIATED TO A NETWORK:
LD1 (yellow) : Working Status
Slow flashing (1Hz) -> Router LINKED (Closed)
Fast flashing (4Hz) -> Router NOT LINKED (Open)
LD2 (middle led, green): Radio Link
Turned off -> No Router with good link in the proximity
1 flash + pause -> One Router with good link in the proximity
2 flashes + pause -> Two Routers with good link in the proximity
3 flashes + pause -> Four or more Routers with good link in the proximity
LD3 (bottom LED, green): Radio Activity
Usually turned off
Short Flash on transmitting or receiving a radio message

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10 IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
In the event of questions or concerns regarding operation or malfunction of the device, notify Technical
Assistance Service (S.A.T.) of CIRCUTOR, SA.
SPAIN 902 449 459
INTERNATIONAL ([phone]
Technical assistance Post-sales Department
Vial Sant Jordi, s/n –
08232 – Viladecavalls
Barcelona – Spain
e-mail: [e-mail]
Web: www.circutor.es