ELPRO 905U-L User manual

Installation Manual
905U-L Wireless
I/O
Version 1.9
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Document information
Installation Manual 905U-L Wireless I/O Version 1.9
ELPRO contact details
Address > 9 /12 Billabong Street Stafford, QLD 4053
Telephone > + 61 (0)7 3352 8600
Fax > + 61 (0)7 3352 8677
Email > [email protected]
Website > www.cooperbussmann.com/wireless
Copyright
Copyright © ELPRO Technologies Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
Limited lifetime warranty, disclaimer and limitation of remedies
ELPRO products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for the “serviceable lifetime” of the product.
The “serviceable lifetime” is limited to the availability of electronic components. If the serviceable life is reached in
less than three years following the original purchase from ELPRO, ELPRO will replace the product with an equivalent
product if an equivalent product is available.
This warranty does not extend to:
- Failures caused by the operation of the equipment outside the particular product's specification, or
- Use of the module not in accordance with this User Manual, or
- Abuse, misuse, neglect or damage by external causes, or
- Repairs, alterations, or modifications undertaken other than by an authorized Service Agent.
ELPRO’s liability under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the product.
This warranty is in lieu of and exclusive of all other warranties. This warranty does not indemnify the purchaser of
products for any consequential claim for damages or loss of operations or profits and ELPRO is not liable for any
consequential damages or loss of operations or profits resulting from the use of these products. ELPRO is not liable
for damages, losses, costs, injury or harm incurred as a consequence of any representations, warranties or
conditions made by ELPRO or its representatives or by any other party, except as expressed solely in this document.

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Contents
Contents __________________________________________________________________ 3
About this document............................................................................................................................ 7
Installing your unit__________________________________________________________ 8
Unit components and connections....................................................................................................... 9
Transmitter unit ...............................................................................................................................................9
Receiver unit.................................................................................................................................................11
Installing the antenna......................................................................................................................... 13
Supported antennas......................................................................................................................................13
Radio transmission distances........................................................................................................................15
Installing and earthing antennas ...................................................................................................................16
Dipole and collinear antennas.......................................................................................................................17
Dipole antennas........................................................................................................................................17
Collinear antennas....................................................................................................................................17
Yagi antennas...............................................................................................................................................19
Installing the power supply ................................................................................................................ 21
Inputs and outputs_________________________________________________________ 22
Digital inputs..................................................................................................................................................23
Relay outputs ................................................................................................................................................24
Status outputs ...............................................................................................................................................25
Analog input..................................................................................................................................................26
Thermocouple input.......................................................................................................................................29
Pulse input ....................................................................................................................................................30
Analog output................................................................................................................................................31
Installing and configuring the unit ____________________________________________ 33
Installing the unit................................................................................................................................ 34
Configuring your units........................................................................................................................ 35
Testing your units .............................................................................................................................. 36
Unit specifications _________________________________________________________ 37
Transmitter unit.................................................................................................................................. 37
Receiver unit...................................................................................................................................... 37
Ancillary hardware reference information.......................................................................................... 38
RS232 serial cable........................................................................................................................................38
Index ____________________________________________________________________ 39

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Warning:
Incorrect termination of supply wires may cause internal damage and will void warranty.
To ensure your 905U-L enjoys a long life, double-check ALL your connections with the Installation Guide before
powering on the module.
FCC Notice:
This device complies with Part 15.247 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference; and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
This device must be operated as supplied by ELPRO Technologies Pty Ltd. Any changes or modifications made to
the device without the written consent of ELPRO Technologies Pty Ltd may void the user’s authority to operate the
device.
End user products that have this device embedded must be installed by experienced radio and antenna personnel, or
supplied with non-standard antenna connectors, and antennas available from vendors specified by ELPRO. Please
contact ELPRO for end user antenna and connector recommendations.
In accordance with 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.203 only the following antenna/coax cable kits
combinations can be used.
Manufacturer
Model Number
Coax Kit
Net
ELPRO
DG900-1
Includes 1m Cellfoil
-2dBi Loss
ELPRO
DG900-5
Includes 5m Cellfoil
-3dBi Loss
ELPRO
CFD890EL
Includes 5m Cellfoil
Unity Gain
ELPRO
SG-900EL
CC10/900
1.8dBi Gain
ELPRO
SG-900EL
CC20/900
-1.2dBi Loss
ELPRO
SG-900-6
CC10/900
4.8dBi Gain
ELPRO
SG-900-6
CC20/900
1.8dBi Gain
ELPRO
YU6/900
CC20/900
3.8dBi Gain
Part
Additional information
15
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part15 of the FCC rules (Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR Part 15). Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
In order to comply with Electrical Safety Regulations, this module must be installed in an Electrical
AND Fire enclosure. This enclosure may be a single or multiple enclosures. Access to the module is
to be made by a Service Person only.
**IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL SAFETY INFORMATION**
INFORMATION**

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Safety Notice:
Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human
exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in
Docket 93-62 and OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01.
Industry Canada: 905U Wireless I/O Module
RSS-119 - This device has been type accepted for operation by Industry Canada in accordance with RSS-119 of the
Industry Canada rules. See the label on the unit for the specific Industry Canada certification number and any other
certification designations.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELPRO Technologies P/L could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
To operate this equipment legally the user must obtain a radio-operating license from the government agency. This is
done so the government can coordinate radio users in order to minimize interference.
UL Notice:
THIS EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS I DIVISION 2 GROUPS A,B,C AND D HAZARDOUS
LOCATIONS, OR NONHAZARDOUS LOCATIONS ONLY.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR
UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - SUBSTITUTION OF ANY COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR
CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
1. The Wireless I/O module is to be installed by trained personnel / licensed electricians only and installation
must be carried out in accordance with the instructions listed in the Installation Guide and applicable local
regulatory codes.
2. The units are intended for Restricted Access Locations.
3. The Wireless I/O module is intended to be installed in a final enclosure, rated IP54, before use outdoors.
4. The Equipment shall be powered using an external Listed Power Supply with LPS outputs or a Class 2
Power Supply.
5. The Wireless I/O module must be properly grounded for surge protection before use.

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About this document
This document is the 905U-L Wireless I/O Installation Manual that describes how to
install your 905U-L units and contains important information for installing your units with
other equipment.
Note
If your network only contains one transmitter and receiver pair, you should also read the
905U-L QuickStart Guides.
This document contains the following sections:
Section
Read this section if you want to …
Basic steps for using your unit
Learn the basic steps for installing and using your unit.
Factory default configuration
Understand how the transmitter sends information to the receiver.
Unit components
Understand the different parts of your unit.
Antenna installation
Learn how to install an antenna with your unit.
Resetting factory defaults
Reset your unit to the original factory default settings.
Linking transmitter and receiver units
Link your units to work as a dedicated pair.
Safety information
Understand important safety information related to your unit.
NOTE: You must read this information before installing your unit.
Specifications
Know technical information about your unit.
For more information, see the next sections.

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Installing your unit
This section describes how to install your unit and contains the following sections:
Step
Description
For more information, see …
1 –Read the safety
information
Lets you understand important safety
information related to your unit.
NOTE: You must read this information
before installing your unit.
Warning:
on page 5.
2 –Get to know the unit
features
Understand the basic features of your
unit.
Unit components and connections
on page 9.
3 –Install the antenna
Learn how to install an antenna with
your unit.
Installing the antenna on page 13.
4 –Install the power supply
Learn how to install a power supply for
your unit.
Installing the power supply on
page 21.
5 –Install the units
Learn how to install your unit.
Installing the unit on page 34.
6 –Linking and configuring
the unit
Learn how to link and configure your
units to transmit and receive
information.
Configuring your units on page 35.
7 –Test the unit
Understand the principles for testing
your units.
Testing your units on page 36.
Note
To ensure internal surge protection works correctly, you must earth each unit using the
Earth terminal.
For more information, see the next sections.

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Unit components and connections
This section shows the components and terminal connections for the transmitter and
receiver units.
Transmitter unit
The 905U-L-T transmitter unit has the following components and terminal connections:
Earth Wire Lug
underneath Unit

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The front panel contains the following components:
The triangle on the rotary switch indicates the current position, for example:
Position 0
Position 1
NOTE: To avoid damaging the rotary switch, use a screwdriver to change the position.
The rotary switch controls the setpoint levels on the Analog and Thermocouple inputs.
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the unit status:
LED Status
Indicates
None
No power supply.
OK LED Green
Current status of the unit OK.
OK LED Red
Fault condition detected in unit.
TX Led Flashes
Transmitting Message.
PG LED on
Configuration Cable Connected.
Input LED ON
Input LEDS (i.e. D1, D2, SP, AZ.) light when the corresponding input is active.
D1
Digital Input 1 is active (Low).
D2
Digital Input 2 is active.
SP
Analog Setpoint is active.
AZ
Analog Input is zero mA
All LEDs medium flash
Medium speed flash (1.6HZ) indicates the module is halfway through the
configuration process. Medium flash also happens when you set the rotary switch
to position 0 when powering on the unit.
SMA antenna connector
at top of unit
Rotary switch for set-point
settings
RS232 configuration
port