Comark RF500 User guide

RF500 System
Manual
RF500 System Manual 20070702
Comark Limited
Comark House, Gunnels Wood Park, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Herts. SG 2TA
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Comark Wireless Monitoring - RF500 System Manual
Contents
RF500 System Components........................................................................................................... 4
RF500 Gateway.......................................................................................................................... 4
Transmitters................................................................................................................................ 4
RF5 2 Temperature Transmitter............................................................................................. 4
RF5 2M Temperature Transmitter Backbone Option.............................................................. 4
RF5 3 Temperature and Humidity Transmitter........................................................................ 4
RF5 3M Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Backbone Option........................................ 4
RF5 6 Precision Temperature Transmitter.............................................................................. 4
Optional Accessories................................................................................................................... 5
Know your Gateway.................................................................................................................... 5
Know your Transmitter................................................................................................................ 7
Transmitter Display.................................................................................................................. 8
Safety Information........................................................................................................................... 9
Warning....................................................................................................................................... 9
WEEE.......................................................................................................................................... 9
RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview.............................................................................. 0
Gateway – Introduction.............................................................................................................. 0
Overview of RF500 Mesh Networking....................................................................................... 0
Meshing Transmitters and Backbone Transmitters...................................................................
Automatic Data Retrieval (ADR)................................................................................................
Equipment Installation................................................................................................................... 2
Gateway Fixing.......................................................................................................................... 2
Transmitter Fixing...................................................................................................................... 2
Mains Wiring.............................................................................................................................. 2
Ventilation.................................................................................................................................. 2
Powering On and Off.................................................................................................................... 3
Switch On.................................................................................................................................. 3
Gateway Switch OFF................................................................................................................. 3
Transmitter Activation................................................................................................................ 3
Gateway Commissioning.............................................................................................................. 4
Requirements for Commissioning............................................................................................. 4
Gateway to PC Network Connection via RJ45 cross-over Ethernet Cable................................ 4
Gateway to PC Network Connection via Modem....................................................................... 6
Viewing the Commission-Gateway Web Pages........................................................................ 20
Setup of First Administrator....................................................................................................... 2
Gateway Name.......................................................................................................................... 2
Gateway Clock Setup................................................................................................................ 22
Network Setup........................................................................................................................... 22
Network Details...................................................................................................................... 22
Modem Email Details............................................................................................................. 22
SMS Details........................................................................................................................... 22
Email Options........................................................................................................................ 23
Email Setup............................................................................................................................... 23
Adding Transmitters.................................................................................................................. 23
Gateway Programming and Use................................................................................................... 24
Gateway Specification – RF500.................................................................................................... 25
Transmitters Specification – RF5 2, RF5 3 and RF5 6............................................................... 26
Changing Lithium Battery on RF5 2 Series Transmitters............................................................. 28
Battery Reordering.................................................................................................................... 28
Battery Change Procedure........................................................................................................ 28
Pinout and Wiring.......................................................................................................................... 29
Door Connector......................................................................................................................... 29

Lumberg Connector................................................................................................................... 29
RF5 2 Pinout......................................................................................................................... 29
RF5 6 Pinout......................................................................................................................... 29
Power Connector....................................................................................................................... 29
Gateway Relay Outputs............................................................................................................. 30
FCC Approvals.............................................................................................................................. 30
Equipment Ratings........................................................................................................................ 30
Supply Voltage.......................................................................................................................... 30
Environmental Conditions.......................................................................................................... 30
Gateway Storage/Operating Conditions................................................................................. 30
RF5 X Transmitter Operating Conditions.............................................................................. 30
RF5 X Transmitter Storage Conditions................................................................................. 30
Maintenance and Cleaning........................................................................................................... 3
Declaration of Conformity.............................................................................................................. 32
Transmitter Error Codes................................................................................................................ 33
Gateway Fault Conditions............................................................................................................. 33
Definitions of Gateway Terminology............................................................................................. 34
Glossary........................................................................................................................................ 35

RF500 System Components
RF500 Gateway
The RF500 Gateway Kit consists of the following items.
RF500 Gateway Part No. RF500
Transmitter Activator (2-off) Part No. RF525
Jack Plug 2.5mm (2-off) Part No. RFJACK
High Gain Antenna. Part No. RF504
Dc Adaptor
Mains Lead with either UK, EU or US plug.
Transmitters
RF51 Temperature Transmitter
Integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external temperature sensors and an
external door sensor.
External temperature range: –40°C to + 25°C
RF51 M Temperature Transmitter Backbone Option
Integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external temperature sensors and an
external door sensor.
External temperature range: –40°C to + 25°C
Includes High Gain Antenna and RF520 dc mains adaptor
RF513 Temperature and Humidity Transmitter
Integral temperature sensor, one integral humidity sensor and connector for an external door
sensor.
Integral temperature range: –30°C to +70°C
Humidity range: 0-90% RH
RF513M Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Backbone Option
Integral temperature sensor, one integral humidity sensor and connector for an external door
sensor.
Integral temperature range: –30°C to +70°C
Humidity range: 0-90% RH
Includes High Gain Antenna and RF520 dc mains adaptor
RF516 Precision Temperature Transmitter
Integral temperature sensor, and connector for one external temperature Pt 00 sensor and an
external door sensor.
External temperature range: –200°C to +400°C
Each transmitter is packed with a mounting bracket and 2-tie-wraps.

Optional Accessories
RF520 Dc mains adaptor for RF5 2 and RF5 3
RF502 Bridge. 0.5m lead to enable transmission through RF
resistant barriers.
RF503 Bridge. .0m lead to enable transmission through RF
resistant barriers.
RF500BACKUP RF500 Backup Server Software
Know your Gateway
Figure 1 - Front view of RF500 Gateway
RF 500
Gateway
ALARM FAULT MAINS/BATTERY
There are three LEDs on the front of the Gateway:
ALARM Flashing Red An enabled alarm event has occurred.
FAULT Flashing Yellow Contact technical support from your local
distributor or Comark Limited. The Home Page
may provide more information on possible faults.
MAINS/BATTERY Constant Green Dc power is available and the Gateway is
switched on.
Constant Amber Dc power is available and the Gateway is
switched off.
Flashing Green Gateway is on and running off battery packs,
no dc power available.
Amber/Green Gateway is shutting down.
Off Gateway is off and dc power is not available.

Figure - Rear view of RF500 Gateway
D
E
C
C
B
A
A. Modem Jack – Connect to RJ line cord.
B. 2V DC input.
C. Cable clamps.
D. RJ45 Ethernet LAN Socket.
E. Rear panel connectors. Do not connect any equipment to any other connector.
Figure 3 – Left Hand Side View of Gateway
SERIAL No
MADE IN UK
Comark Instruments Inc.
Comark Limited
www.comarkltd.com
Tel: [phone]
Beaverton, OR 97005
Stevenage, Herts SG1 TA
Tel: 01438 ([phone]
RF500
GATEWAY
AUX
ON/OFF
SW1
SW
STATUS
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
DO NOT MOVE WHEN IN OPERATION
4
3
1
AUX Reserved Switch.
STATUS Reserved LEDs for Comark use.
ON/OFF Gateway Startup/Powerdown switch.
SW1 Jack Socket - Relay Output- .
SW Jack Socket - Relay Output-2.
SW & SW2 are two switched outputs provided for connection to customer alarm indicators,
via relay contacts with 12V 500mA rating, configurable for either NO (Normally Open) or NC

(Normally Closed). These are marked as SW and SW2, and are in the form of 2.5mm Jack
Sockets. Suitable Jack Plugs are provided with each Gateway and if lost, spares are available
from Comark, part number RFJACK.
With the Gateway power removed the relays are in a Normally Closed condition, this
may cause any equipment connected to the contacts to energise.
Know your Transmitter
Figure 4 - Front view of RF51 Series Transmitter
BA C
E
D
F
A. Alarm LED. Flashes red to indicate any one channel in alarm.
B. Active LED. Flashes green to indicate external power detected.
C. Infra-Red interface. For Comark use only.
D. Antenna. (Do not remove whilst in operation)
E. Lashing eye - Four available.
F. Internal temperature sensor.
Figure 5 - Connector view of RF51 & RF516 Transmitter
C
B
A
A. Lumberg Socket for Probe.
B. Socket for Door & RF525 Activator. (Dual function)
C. External DC adaptor socket.

Transmitter Display
RF5 2, RF5 3 and RF5 6 transmitters all have a liquid crystal display as shown below. Only
RF5 2 is capable of using all three display areas.
Figure 6 - Transmitter Display

INT
EXT
EXT2
Indicates that the door channel reads open.
Indicates that the internal lithium battery requires replacement.
Indicates that any channel has an unacknowledged alarm.
Indicates that the transmitter has logged onto the Gateway.

Safety Information
Under no circumstances may a user make any changes to the RF500 Gateway that would
alter its performance. Any modification would void the CE compliance of the Gateway and
may invalidate any warranty.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Comark, then the protection provided by
the equipment may be impaired.
No user serviceable parts are provided in RF5 Comark Wireless Monitoring Equipment.
Contact Comark or your local distributor for all service requirements.
Warning
•Use only the Linearity Electronics 2V mains adaptor; Model LAD60 9AB5, or Stontronics
2V mains adaptor; Model T3068LN with the RF500 Gateway.
•Do not modify the Linearity Electronics 2V mains adaptor; Model LAD60 9AB5, or
Stontronics 2V mains adaptor; Model T3068LN in any way.
•Use only the PHIHONG, PSM R-050 5V mains adaptor with RF5 2 and RF5 3. It is
supplied by Comark Limited as three variants:
RF520 Transmitter mains adaptor with UK plug.
RF520/EU Transmitter mains adaptor with European style plug.
RF520/US Transmitter mains adaptor with North American style plug.
•Do not modify the PHIHONG, PSM R-050 5V mains adaptor in any way.
•Do not connect any mains adaptor to RF5 6. CE compliance is invalidated by this action.
•RF5 2, RF5 3 and RF5 6 Transmitters contain a C-size lithium cell. This cell must not be
incinerated or subjected to temperatures in excess of 00°C. Do not deform, mutilate,
crush, pierce, disassemble, recharge or short circuit. Such abuse can result in loss of seal,
and/or cell explosion. Also exposure to humid conditions for long periods should be
avoided.
•Do not insert metal objects into connectors.
•Ensure the antenna is securely connected before powering the equipment. Internal
damage may result otherwise.
•The Gateway and Transmitters have been designed to operate with the antenna supplied
by Comark, and having a maximum gain of 7dBi. Antennas not supplied by Comark or
having a gain of greater than 7dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The
required antenna impedance is 50 Ohms. If in doubt please contact Comark or Distributor
for advice.
WEEE
The RF500 Gateway, RF5 2, RF5 3 and RF5 6 Transmitters contain a
non-rechargeable lithium battery. This battery must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations.

RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview
Gateway – Introduction
The RF500 Gateway is an embedded microprocessor device containing a radio module for RF
communications to the measuring transmitters. The radio module uses a licence free band in
the 2.4GHz spectrum. Comark Limited use proprietary protocols over a standard IEEE
802. 5.4 link. These protocols achieve reliable communication between the transmitters and
the Gateway via self-healing mesh radio networks.
Data from measurements taken by the transmitters is stored on the RF500 Gateway in
contrast to other systems which store their data on a PC using special software. For operating
the RF500 system the only software required is a Web Browser such as Internet Explorer or
Firefox. There is no requirement to install software on each users PC.
The Gateway contains sufficient data storage capacity for up to 0 years which can be
automatically backed up to a PC using the optional software RF500 Backup Server or by
manual request to generate and download a backup file via your web browser.
Connection to the Gateway is via Network (Ethernet) connection or remotely via analogue
modem. For modem access a dedicated Analogue phone line must be provided.
An external power adaptor provides the mains power for the Gateway. An internal Nickel-
Metal-Hydride (Ni-Mh) rechargeable battery is included, this provides normal operation of the
Gateway during power failure until the battery is exhausted, The Gateway then shuts down
until power is restored.
Two relay connectors are provided for external alarms, Autodiallers/Klaxons etc. All other
connections to the Gateway are disabled. See Figure 3 – Left Hand Side View of Gateway for
further details.
Emails for alarms will be instigated directly from the Gateway. It is also possible to send a text
message alarm via email using a third party provider.
The Gateway can be either desk mounted or wall mounted. Wall mount keyhole slots are
provided on the case. The external long range Antenna has variable orientation to suit vertical
or horizontal mounting.
Three LEDs on the Gateway display current status of the system – Mains/Battery, Alarm
indication, and Fault indicators.
Overview of RF500 Mesh Networking
The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System uses the IEEE 802. 5.4 radio transmission standard
to implement a radio mesh network.
A mesh network is comprised of the following devices:
•Gateway
•Mesh Transmitter
•Transmitter
On installation each transmitter is associated with a particular Gateway by serial number.
Messages are transferred between transmitters and the Gateway using two-way
communication with acknowledgement of successful message reception.
Transmitters which are physically close to their associated Gateway such as transmitter A in
Figure 7 below, will most likely transmit directly to it. Others such as transmitter B which are
further away rely on meshing transmitters to forward messages to and from the Gateway on
their behalf.