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Adaptive Wireless
Monitor (AWM)
Operating Manual
Prepared by:
Reviewed by:
Approved by:
Name
Jeff Bierlink
Daniel Mojahedi
Perry White
Date
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5000 Highlands Parkway
Suite 150
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Hardware Warning
WARNING: No user-serviceable parts inside equipment.
CAUTION: Only those power sources and power supplies recommended by Mirion
Technologies should be used with the AWM. Non-approved power sources can result in
component damage. Contact Mirion Technologies for additional information.
WRM2 FCC Compliance
WARNING: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Antenna Warning
WARNING: This device has been tested with Reverse Polarity SMA and MMCX connectors
with the antennas that are supplied with the equipment. When integrated in the OEM
product, these fixed antennas require installation preventing end users from replacing them with
non-approved antennas. Any antennas not supplied by Mirion Technologies must be tested to
comply with FCC Section 15.203 for unique antenna connectors and section 15 emissions.
FCC Qualifications
Important: The Adaptive Wireless Monitor (AWM) has been certified by the FCC for integration into OEM
products without any further certifications (as per FCC section 2.1091). Changes not expressly
approved by Mirion Technologies (MGPI), Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
Wireless Certifications and Power
900 MHz FHSS Radio
oFCC: MCQ-XBPS3B|MCQ-XB900HP
oIC: 1846A-XBPS3B|1846A-XB900HP
oFHSS 902–928 MHz
oPEAK PWR: 250 mW
2.4 GHz DM ISM Band Radio
oFCC: OUR-XBEEPRO|MCQ-PS2CTH
oIC: 4214A-XBEEPRO|1846A-PS2CTH
Wi-Fi
oFCC: QOQWF121
oIC: 5123A-BGTWF121
Bluetooth
oFCC: QOQBLE112
oIC: 5123A-BGTBLE112
o2.4 GHz ISM DSSS
oDEFAULT PWR: 10 mW

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction...............................................................................................................................1
1.1. Overview..................................................................................................................................1
1.2. Related Documents .................................................................................................................1
2. Equipment Description...............................................................................................................1
2.1. Physical Features .....................................................................................................................1
2.2. External Interfaces...................................................................................................................2
2.2.1. Top Panel ....................................................................................................................2
2.2.2. Front Panel..................................................................................................................3
2.2.3. Bottom Panel ..............................................................................................................4
2.3. Physical Characteristics............................................................................................................4
2.4. Mechanical Characteristics......................................................................................................4
2.5. Electrical Characteristics..........................................................................................................5
2.6. Environmental Characteristics.................................................................................................5
2.7. Range .......................................................................................................................................5
2.8. Over the Air Capacity...............................................................................................................5
3. Equipment Setup and Operation.................................................................................................5
3.1. Installing the Antenna..............................................................................................................5
3.2. Connecting to External Power .................................................................................................6
3.3. Powering On ............................................................................................................................7
3.4. Powering Off............................................................................................................................7
3.5. Accessing the Main Menu........................................................................................................8
3.6. Connecting to WRM Configuration Studio ..............................................................................8
4. EXT ............................................................................................................................................9
4.1. Introduction.............................................................................................................................9
4.2. Compatible Devices .................................................................................................................9
4.2.1. AMP ............................................................................................................................9
4.2.2. CAM ..........................................................................................................................10
4.2.3. Q-Temp.....................................................................................................................10
4.2.4. RTBRM (Real Time Boundary Radiation Monitoring) ...............................................10
4.3. Setup......................................................................................................................................10
5. Repeater MODE .......................................................................................................................14
5.1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................14
5.2. Setup......................................................................................................................................14
6. Base.........................................................................................................................................15
6.1. Introduction...........................................................................................................................15
6.2. Setup......................................................................................................................................15
7. Settings....................................................................................................................................17
7.1. User Interface Settings ..........................................................................................................17
7.1.1. General Settings........................................................................................................18
7.1.2. IP Address Settings ...................................................................................................19
7.1.3. Network Settings ......................................................................................................20
7.1.4. WRM Settings ...........................................................................................................21

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7.1.5. EXT Settings ..............................................................................................................21
7.1.6. LCD Settings ..............................................................................................................23
7.1.7. GPS Settings..............................................................................................................25
7.2. WRM Configuration Studio Settings......................................................................................25
7.2.1. Network Settings ......................................................................................................28
7.2.2. Custom Login IDs ......................................................................................................30
7.2.3. Advanced Settings ....................................................................................................31
7.2.4. Updating Device Firmware .......................................................................................32

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1.Overview
The Adaptive Wireless Monitor (AWM) is a universal unit that can be configured to function as a base
transceiver, a repeater, or an external transceiver as part of the Mirion WRM telemetry systems.
Note: The functionality described in this document is relevant for firmware version A015.
1.2.Related Documents
Document No.
Title
16-00165
WRM Configuration Studio User’s Guide
15-00043
WRM2 Operating Manual
2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2.1.Physical Features
Wide external power options, 5 to 24 VDC, 0.5A. Universal international wall power unit provided
(100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz, 12 VDC output with interchangeable wall plug units).
Power button on the top panel with built-in LED to indicate whether the device is powered on.
Built-in LEDs on the front panel to indicate transmitted and received data streams.
Network adapter on the bottom panel with built-in LEDs to indicate network status.
Internal battery backup option for as many as 12 hours of operation. Built-in intelligent charger
with low battery indication.
Screw holes for wall-mounting the unit.

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2.2.External Interfaces
2.2.1.Top Panel
Figure 1 below shows the top panel of the AWM.
Figure 1: Top Panel
The top panel includes the following external interfaces:
Power button: Used to turn power ON and OFF, as well as to lock the device. When the
LED is green, the device is on.
Wi-Fi: Antenna connection for connecting to a wireless network.
USB: Micro-USB connection for power and communication.
AUX: Reserved for future use (Antenna connection for a GPS antenna by default. Can
optionally be used for Bluetooth communication.).
WRM2: Antenna connection for transmitting or receiving WRM data.

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2.2.2.Front Panel
Figure 2 below shows the front panel of the AWM.
Figure 2: Front Panel
The front panel includes the following external interfaces:
RX and TX LED indicators: Display status information for transmit and receive activity, as
well as low battery warnings. The color of the LEDs changes depending on the status or
activity:
oGreen: Typical transmit and receive activity. The TX indicator also illuminates during
data transmission through the AWM ports, including BASE mode.
oPurple (TX LED only): Transmit activity over a wireless network.
LCD touch display: Used to monitor and configure the device.
oThe back (<) button in the top left corner enables you to go back to the previous user
interface screen.
oThe mode icon in the top center of the screen displays whether the device is operating
as a base transceiver (BASE), a repeater (REPEATER), or an external transceiver (EXT).
Note: As of this release, the mode icon changes from yellow to green when touched.
This does not currently indicate any kind of status change.
oThe serial number of the device appears in the top right corner of the screen.

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2.2.3.Bottom Panel
Figure 3 below shows the bottom panel of the AWM:
Figure 3: Bottom Panel
The bottom panel includes the following external interfaces:
RS-232 connector: Used to monitor base data received from remote devices and to access
and configure AWM settings.
5-24VDC 1A power connector: Used to connect external DC power to operate the base
and to charge the internal backup battery. A specially designed switching regulator has
been used to accept a large input voltage range (5 to 24 VDC) and a charger for the lithium
polymer (LiPo) battery.
10/100 POE RJ-45 connector: Used to access the network for data broadcasting. Power
over Ethernet (POE) is standard. LED indicators display when data transmits over the
network.
2.3.Physical Characteristics
Enclosure: NEMA 4X Enclosure, IP54
RJ-45 cable: 10 –200 feet
Ruggedness: 2 drops on concrete from 5 feet (1.5m)
Attachments: Magnetic or permanent mounts
2.4.Mechanical Characteristics
Height: 7.99”(203 mm)
Width: 4.18”(106 mm)
Depth: 2.44”(62 mm)

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2.5.Electrical Characteristics
External power supply: Wall power adapter, 100 to 240 VAC input, 5-24 VDC
POE: IEEE 802.3af-2003 standard (minimum 44 VDC and 350 mA)
Micro USB: 5 VDC, 500 mA
2.6.Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: 14◦F to 122◦F (-10◦C to 50◦C)
Recommended temperature: 32◦F to 68◦F (0◦C to 20◦C)
Relative humidity (RH): Less than 95% RH (without condensation)
Environmental resistance: IP66 (splash proof and dust tight on the inside of the enclosure)
2.7.Range
Theoretical range of the 900 MHz AWM, when configured as a repeater or external transmitter (EXT) is
> 1 mile (1.6 km) line-of-sight (LOS).
Theoretical range of the 2.4 GHz AWM, when configured as a repeater or external transmitter (EXT) is >
0.6 mile (1 km) line-of-sight (LOS).
NOTE: Environmental conditions can negatively affect the range of communication. For extended
range coverage, Mirion Technologies recommends the use of repeaters or high gain directional
antennas.
2.8.Over the Air Capacity
The maximum number of transmitting dosimeters that can be seen by a base without collisions is
theoretically 300 dosimeters. This maximum number is based on the baud rate over air and the size of
the dosimeter packet.
For this to occur, each data packet would have to be transmitted 13.3 microseconds apart. Since this is
not possible, collisions, in which two packets are received at exactly the same time, can occur at any
time. However, most users will not start seeing very many missed packets until they have more than
100 devices transmitting to one AWM configured as a base station.
Note that larger packets from devices such as the AMS-4 and the ABPM will use more bandwidth, while
packets from area monitors such as DRMs and RDS-31s will use less bandwidth.
3. EQUIPMENT SETUP AND OPERATION
3.1.Installing the Antenna
Install the appropriate antenna on the top panel of the AWM:
WRM: 900 MHz Yellow stripe antenna for transmitting or receiving WRM data at 900 MHz (see
product labeling).

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WRM: 2.4 GHz Purple stripe antenna: for transmitting or receiving WRM data on 2.4 GHz (see
product labeling).
Wi-Fi: Purple stripe antenna: Connect to the Wi-Fi connection for connecting to a wireless
network.
AUX: (Reserved for future use with a GPS or Bluetooth antenna).
Figure 4 below shows the antenna connections on the top panel of the AWM device.
Figure 4: Antenna Connections (900 MHz Operation Shown)
3.2.Connecting to External Power
Connect the AWM to one of the following external power supplies:
External DC power connection on the bottom panel of the device. This power supply is
recommended because it most efficiently charges the internal backup battery.
To ensure a proper connection, verify that the plug for the power connection is fully inserted
before you secure the connection with the threads.

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Power Over Ethernet (POE) RJ-45 connection on the bottom panel of the device.
Micro-USB connection on the top panel of the device.
3.3.Powering On
1. Press the power button on the top panel.
The LED on the power button illuminates green, and the LCD display turns on and prompts you to
enter a PIN, as shown in Figure 5 below.
Figure 5: PIN Keypad Screen
2. Enter the PIN and click OK.
Note: The default PIN is 0000 and can be modified using WRM Configuration Studio.
The first time that you power on the AWM, the device starts in base transceiver (BASE) mode (see
Figure 11).
If you change the AWM to EXT or RECEIVER mode, the device will power off and back on. The
device will start in the mode to which it had been set when it was powered off.
3.4.Powering Off
Press and hold the power button on the top panel for approximately five (5) seconds until the two
front LEDs illuminate red, then release the power button.
NOTE: The AWM can only be powered off when it is not connected to external power/POE.

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3.5.Accessing the Main Menu
Click the Back (<) button at the top of the screen to reach the main menu, shown in Figure 6 below.
Figure 6: Main Menu
The main menu enables you to select the different modes and configure general settings for the AWM.
The current AWM mode appears in the icon at the top-center of the screen (BASE in this instance).
3.6.Connecting to WRM Configuration Studio
Connect the AWM to WRM Configuration Studio 1.2.6.0 or later to modify certain parameters or
settings:
1. Use a micro-USB cable to connect the AWM to a computer with WRM Configuration Studio
installed.
2. Ensure that the AWM is powered on.
3. Open WRM Configuration Studio.
4. Click the Settings tab in WRM Configuration Studio.
5. Click Refresh Com Ports.
6. In the Select Com Port list, select the port.
7. From the Baud list, select 57600.

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8. Select Connect Terminal to verify that data is being received.
9. Click the Transmitter Configuration tab.
10. Click Read.
The device settings appear in the list box. Section 7.2: WRM Configuration Studio Settings provides
details on many of the settings.
4. EXT
4.1.Introduction
When the AWM is in external transceiver (EXT) mode, the device connects to monitoring equipment to
wirelessly transmit monitoring data.
The AWM in EXT mode can work on a request mode (strobe the device for data request) or in a
continuous mode where the device accepts asynchronous data going into the EXT serial input and
immediately transmits it over the air to a base transceiver and/or repeater.
If serial data is detected from the DB-9 connector and the AWM accepts the data, then the data is
transmitted over the air at 19,200 BPS.
The baud rate for the AWM com ports (micro-USB and RS-232) is 57600 Baud, N, 8, 1. You cannot
change this baud rate.
4.2.Compatible Devices
The devices listed in the following sections are currently compatible with the AWM. Other devices may
also be supported, such as O2 monitoring devices, vibration monitoring devices, and RAMSYS devices
(contact Mirion for compatibility).
Note: Specially designed data cables and connectors may be needed for specific applications. For
example, AMP devices require an RTM-9128 connector to work with the AWM. Contact Mirion
Technologies for further information.
4.2.1.AMP
AMP-50 (connector needed: Part# WR3-9103)
AMP-100 (connector needed: Part# WR3-9103)
AMP-200 (connector needed: Part# WR3-9103)

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4.2.2.CAM
RAMSYS - ABPM (straight cable + null connector)
AMS-4 (straight Cable, Male/Male Adaptor)
ASM1000
ICAM (Cable, Part# WR3-6012)
OVERHOFF (Tritium Monitor) (straight cable + null connector)
4.2.3.Q-Temp
QuestTemp 34 Portable Monitor (manufacturer supplied cable + null adapter)
QuestTemp 36 Portable Monitor (manufacturer supplied cable + null adapter)
QuestTemp 44 Portable Monitor (manufacturer supplied cable + null adapter)
QuestTemp 46 Portable Monitor (manufacturer supplied cable + null adapter)
4.2.4.RTBRM (Real Time Boundary Radiation Monitoring)
4.3.Setup
To set up the AWM as an external transceiver:
1. Connect the AWM to the monitoring device.
2. Ensure that the AWM is powered on.
3. Access the main menu.
4. Click EXT.

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The EXT menu provides a list of device families with which the AWM can communicate, as shown
in Figure 7 below.
Figure 7: EXT (External Transmitter Mode) Menu

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5. Click the correct device family for the monitoring device that is connected to the AWM.
If you click the CAM device family, select the CAM Type, as shown in Figure 8 below:
Figure 8: EXT (External Transmitter Mode) Cam Type Selection
The AWM restarts when you select a specific device.
6. Enter the PIN and click OK.

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The mode icon at the top of the screen indicates that the device is operating in EXT mode, and
monitoring information for the device appears in a table, as shown in Figure 9 below.
Figure 9: EXT(External Transmitter Mode) Table Monitor
7. If the AWM is connected to a Q-TEMP temperature monitor, 8 different readings from the device
appear in the EXT table monitor. Select the temperature value to transmit by clicking the value in
the table. The wet bulb temperature reading is selected by default.
Note: The temperature value that you select will be displayed in the Rate Field. The humidity value
is automatically transmitted as well and it will be displayed in the Dose field.
8. Review and configure settings for the AWM by using the AWM user interface and/or WRM
Configuration Studio. Most settings are configured automatically to the correct values when you
set the AWM mode. See Section 7: Settings for further details on AWM settings. However, you
may need to edit the following settings:
EXT (External Transmitter Mode) TX Protocol: This option on the WRM Settings screen of
the AWM user interface configures whether the AWM uses the native or WRM protocol
when transmitting data in EXT mode. Use the native protocol for AMS-4 or Overhoff
monitoring devices. Use the WRM protocol for all other monitoring devices.
Single Device Display Style: This option on the LCD Settings screen of the AWM user
interface enables you to view monitoring information for a single device at a time instead
of viewing it in a table. The larger font in the single device display style may be more
convenient when the AWM is in EXT mode and connected to a single monitoring device.
Transmit Interval: Controls the number of seconds between data transmissions. Select
Pass(through) for devices that send their data unsolicited, otherwise select one of the

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interval options. If you are looking for more transmit interval options, this setting can be
configured using WRM Configuration Studio.
See Section 7: Settings for further details on AWM settings.
5. REPEATER MODE
5.1.Introduction
When the AWM is in repeater (REPEATER) mode, the device can be used to repeat signals from remote
transmitting units that are outside their normal transmission range or when physical or electrical
obstacles prevent direct transmission to a base.
When you enable REPEATER mode for the AWM, the radio is automatically configured to repeat RF
signals provided:
The devices are on the same frequency.
The WRM2 device and base transceiver are on the same channel.
The WRM2 device and base transceiver are set in the correct broadcast mode for the Destination
Address and Address Mask settings on the Radio Configuration tab in WRM Configuration Studio.
The unit send and receive addresses are compatible with the network (if not in broadcast mode).
If a good RF signal is detected, the radio checks the DT parameter and retransmits the packet with its
own DT. Data that has already been repeated to the base is ignored to reduce over-the-air congestion
and continuous loop transmission.
Note: You can pull data from the USB port in REPEATER mode, just as you do in BASE mode.
5.2.Setup
To set up the AWM as a repeater:
1. Ensure that the AWM is powered on.
2. Access the main menu.
3. Click REPEATER.
The AWM restarts when you change the device mode to REPEATER.
4. Enter the PIN and click OK.