Fluke COMARK RF500A User guide

RF500A GATEWAY
SYSTEM MANUAL

Comark Wireless Monitoring - RF500A System Man al
Contents
RF500 System Components........................................................................................................................................................ 1
RF500A Gateway..................................................................................................................................................................... 1
RF500 Transmitters................................................................................................................................................................. 2
RF512 Temperature Transmitter......................................................................................................................................... 2
RF512M Temperature Transmitter Backbone ption..........................................................................................................2
RF513 Temperature and Humidity Transmitter................................................................................................................... 2
RF513M Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Backbone ption....................................................................................3
RF515 Analog Input Transmitter and RF515A Connection Box..........................................................................................3
RF515A Connection Box..................................................................................................................................................... 3
RF516 Precision Temperature Transmitter..........................................................................................................................3
ptional Accessories............................................................................................................................................................... 4
Know your Gateway................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Front View with LEDs........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Bottom Connections............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Side Switches and Connections......................................................................................................................................... 8
Know your Transmitter............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Transmitter Display............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Safety Information...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Warning.................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
WEEE.................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
RF500 Wireless Monitoring System verview........................................................................................................................... 14
Gateway – Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................... 14
verview of RF500 Mesh Networking...................................................................................................................................16
Meshing Transmitters and Backbone Transmitters...............................................................................................................18
Automatic Data Retrieval (ADR)............................................................................................................................................ 18
Equipment Installation................................................................................................................................................................ 19
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Gateway Fixing...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Transmitter Fixing.................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Mains Wiring.......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Ventilation.............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Powering n and ff................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Switch n............................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Gateway Switch FF............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Gateway Reset...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Transmitter Activation............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Gateway Commissioning........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Requirements for Commissioning.......................................................................................................................................... 24
Gateway to PC Network Connection via RJ45 cross-over Ethernet Cable............................................................................24
Viewing the Gateway Login Page.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Setup of First Administrator...................................................................................................................................................27
Gateway Language................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Gateway Name...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Gateway Clock Setup............................................................................................................................................................ 28
Network Setup....................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Network Details.................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Gateway Programming and Use................................................................................................................................................ 31
Gateway Specification – RF500A.............................................................................................................................................. 32
Transmitters Specification.......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters..........................................................................................................39
Battery Reordering................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Battery Change Procedure.................................................................................................................................................... 39
Check for Transmitter Errors.................................................................................................................................................. 41
Gateway Indication of Low Battery........................................................................................................................................ 41
Pinout and Wiring....................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Door Connector...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
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Lumberg Connector............................................................................................................................................................... 42
Power Connector................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Gateway Relay utputs.........................................................................................................................................................43
FCC Approvals........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Equipment Ratings..................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Supply Voltage....................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Environmental Conditions...................................................................................................................................................... 45
Gateway Storage/ perating Conditions............................................................................................................................45
RF51X Transmitter perating Conditions..........................................................................................................................45
RF51X Transmitter Storage Conditions............................................................................................................................. 45
RF515 Maximum Input Conditions......................................................................................................................................... 46
Maintenance and Cleaning........................................................................................................................................................ 47
EC-Declaration of Conformity.................................................................................................................................................... 48
Transmitter Error Codes............................................................................................................................................................ 49
Gateway Fault Conditions.......................................................................................................................................................... 50
Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address..................................................................................................................................... 51
Definitions of Gateway Terminology..........................................................................................................................................56
Glossary..................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Document Revision History........................................................................................................................................................ 61
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RF500 System Components
RF500A Gateway
The RF500A Gateway is available in two variants:
•RF500A Standard
•RF500AP Power over Ethernet enabled
The actual Gateway model is indicated on the side label by a check mark
adjacent to the model code.
The RF500A and RF500AP Gateway Kit consists of the following items.
RF500A Gateway Part No. RF500A or RF500AP
Transmitter Activator (2-off) Part No. RF525
Jack Plug 2.5mm (2-off) Part No. RFJACK
High Gain Antenna. Part No. RF504
AC Adaptor.
Mains Lead with either UK, EU or US plug.
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O N / O F F A U X
S T A T U S
1 2 3 4
R F 5 0 0 A
S E R I A L
N o .
C o m a r k I n s t r u m e n t s , 5 2 H u r r i c a n e w a y ,
N o r w i c h , N o r f o l k , N R 6 6 J B . U K
T e l : 0 1 6 0 3 ( + 4 4 1 6 0 3 ) 2 5 6 6 4 7
E m a i l : s e r v i c e @ c o m a r k l t d . c o m
w w w . c o m a r k l t d . c o m
C o m a r k I n s t r u m e n t s , P O B o x 9 0 9 0 ,
E v e r e t t , W A 9 8 2 0 6 , U S A
T e l : ( 5 0 3 ) 6 4 3 5 2 0 4
E m a i l : s e r v i c e @ c o m a r k U S A . c o m
w w w . c o m a r k U S A . c o m
R F 5 0 0 A P
M A D E I N U K
F O R I N D O O R U S E O N L Y
D O N O T M O V E W H E N
I N O P E R A T I O N

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RF500 Transmitters
RF500 Transmitters are available as single items. Each RF500 Transmitter is packed with a mounting bracket and 2-tie-
wraps.
RF512 Temperat re Transmitter
Integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external temperature sensors and an external door sensor.
External temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
RF512M Temperat re Transmitter Backbone Option
Integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external temperature sensors and an external door sensor.
External temperature range: –40°C to +125°C
Includes High Gain Antenna and RF520 AC mains adaptor.
RF513 Temperat re and H midity 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: 10-90% RH
RF513M Temperat re and H midity 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
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Humidity range: 10-90% RH
Includes High Gain Antenna and RF520 AC mains adaptor.
RF515 Analog Inp t Transmitter and RF515A Connection Box
Two analog input channels, each capable of configuration as 0-1V, 0-10V or 4-20mA using RF515A connection box.
RF515A Connection Box
Two channel screw-terminal box with 0.25m lead terminated with 6-Pin Lumberg Plug.
Includes two sets of 10R, 2K and 18K2 precision resistors.
RF516 Precision Temperat re Transmitter
Integral temperature sensor, and connector for one external temperature Pt100 sensor and an external door sensor.
External temperature range: –200°C to +400°C
Optional Accessories
RF520 AC adaptor for RF512 and RF513
RF502 Bridge. 0.5m lead to enable transmission through RF resistant barriers
RF503 Bridge. 1.0m lead to enable transmission through RF resistant barriers
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Know yo r Gateway
Front View with LEDs
Fig re 1 - Front view of RF500A Gateway
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There are four LEDs on the front of the Gateway:
ON Steady Blue The Gateway is running
Flashing Blue Gateway is shutting down
POWER/BATTERY Steady Green External power is available.
Flashing Green Gateway is on and running off the battery pack
Off Gateway is off and external power is not available
FAULT Flashing Yellow Contact technical support from your local distributor or Comark
Instruments. The Home Page may provide more information on
possible faults
ALARM Flashing Red An enabled alarm event has occurred
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Bottom Connections
D
E
C
C
B
A
Fig re 2 - Rear view of RF500 Gateway
A. 12 VDC input
B. Cable clamps
C. RJ45 Ethernet LAN Socket
D. SW1 – Jack Socket for Relay utput 1
E. SW2 – Jack Socket for Relay utput 2
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Side Switches and Connections
O N / O F F A U X
S T A T U S
1 2 3 4
R F 5 0 0 A
S E R I A L
N o .
C o m a r k I n s t r u m e n t s , 5 2 H u r r i c a n e w a y ,
N o r w i c h , N o r f o l k , N R 6 6 J B . U K
T e l : 0 1 6 0 3 ( + 4 4 1 6 0 3 ) 2 5 6 6 4 7
E m a i l : s e r v i c e @ c o m a r k l t d . c o m
w w w . c o m a r k l t d . c o m
C o m a r k I n s t r u m e n t s , P O B o x 9 0 9 0 ,
E v e r e t t , W A 9 8 2 0 6 , U S A
T e l : ( 5 0 3 ) 6 4 3 5 2 0 4
E m a i l : s e r v i c e @ c o m a r k U S A . c o m
w w w . c o m a r k U S A . c o m
R F 5 0 0 A P
M A D E I N U K
F O R I N D O O R U S E O N L Y
D O N O T M O V E W H E N
I N O P E R A T I O N
Fig re 3 – Left Hand Side View of Gateway
ON/OFF Gateway Startup/Powerdown switch
STATUS Reserved LEDs for Comark use
AUX Reserved Switch
SW1 & SW2 are two switched outputs provided for connection to customer alarm indicators, via relay contacts with
24Vdc 500mA rating, configurable for either N (Normally pen) or NC (Normally Closed). These are marked as SW1
and SW2, and are in the form of 2.5mm Jack Sockets. Plugs to fit these sockets can be ordered from Comark
Instruments using part number: RFJACK.
With the Gateway switched FF the relays are in a Normally pen condition, this may cause any equipment
connected to the contacts to energise.
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Know yo r Transmitter
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Fig re 4 - Front view of RF512 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

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C
B
A
Fig re 5 - Connector view of RF512, RF515 & RF516 Transmitter
A. Lumberg Socket for Probe
B. Socket for Door & RF525 Activator (Dual function)
C. External DC adaptor socket
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Transmitter Display
RF500 Transmitters all have a liquid crystal display as shown below. nly RF512 is capable of using all three display
areas and annunciators.
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Fig re 6 - Transmitter Display

I N T
E X T 1
E X T 2
Indicates that the door channel reads open.
Indicates that the internal lithium battery
requires replacement.
Indicates an unacknowledged alarm on any
channel.
When steady, indicates that the transmitter has
logged onto the Gateway.
When flashing, indicates the transmitter is
currently attempting transmission with the
Gateway.
Indicates that the sensor or probe is broken.
Indicates that the number to be displayed is too
big to fit on the LCD. E.g. 2000 cannot be
shown on a "1999" digit area.

Safety Information
Safety Information
Under no circumstances may a user make any changes to the RF500A Gateway that would alter its performance. Any
modification would void the CE compliance of the Gateway and may invalidate the warranty.
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Comark Instruments, then the protection provided by the equipment
may be impaired.
No user serviceable parts are provided in RF500 omark Wireless Monitoring Equipment. ontact omark Instruments
or your local distributor for all service requirements.
Warning
•Before connecting or disconnecting the antenna, ensure anti-static precautions are observed.
•Use only the FRIW 12V AC adaptor; Type FW74010/12 as supplied; with the RF500A Gateway.
•Do not modify the RF500A Gateway AC adaptor in any way.
•Use only the PHIH NG, PSM11R-050 5V AC adaptor or FRIW type FW7662/05 with RF512 and RF513. It is
supplied by Comark Instruments as three variants:
RF520 Transmitter AC adaptor with UK plug
RF520/EU Transmitter AC adaptor with European style plug
RF520/US Transmitter AC adaptor with North American style plug
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Safety Information
•Do not modify the AC adaptor in any way.
•RF512, RF513, RF515 and RF516 Transmitters contain a C-size lithium cell. This cell must not be incinerated or
subjected to temperatures in excess of 100°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 Instruments or having a gain of greater than 7dBi are
strictly prohibited for use with this device. The required antenna impedance is 50 hms. If in doubt please contact
Comark Instruments or your Distributor for advice.
WEEE
RF512, RF513, RF515 and RF516 Transmitters contain a non-rechargeable lithium battery. This battery must
be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
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RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview
Gateway – Introd ction
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 Instruments RF500
uses proprietary protocols over a standard IEEE 802.15.4 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 computer.
The Gateway contains sufficient data storage capacity for up to 10 years which can be automatically backed up to
external storage using the built in shared drive backup method, 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 optional 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.
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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.
Four LEDs on the Gateway display current status of the system – n/ ff, Power/Battery, Alarm indication, and Fault
indicators.
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Overview of RF500 Mesh Networking
The RF500 Wireless Monitoring System uses the IEEE 802.15.4 radio transmission standard to implement a radio mesh
network.
A mesh network is comprised of the following devices:
•Gateway
•Mesh Transmitter
•Transmitter
n 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. thers such as transmitter B which are further away rely on meshing transmitters to forward
messages to and from the Gateway on their behalf.
The route taken by the message can vary depending on network load and link reliability. The ability to dynamically
reconfigure the network is termed self-healing. In the figure below the self-healing ability is shown.
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M e s h T r a n s m i t t e r
G a t e w a y T r a n s m i t t e r
!
D a t a t r a n s f e r i n t e r r u p t e d
t r a n s m i t t e r c o n t i n u e s t o
s t o r e d a t a .
T r a n s m i t t e r r e r o u t e s t o
s e l f - h e a l n e t w o r k a n d
t r a n s f e r s s t o r e d d a t a .
A
B
A
B
Fig re 7 - A Typical Mesh Network
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