Mirion Technologies WRM2 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
WRM2
Wireless Remote Monitoring System 2
iPAM-Tx - Base transceiver - MESH Repeater - External Transceiver – RAMSYS-TRX - iMUX
- iMUX Area Monitor - Dive Repeater
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- Update, add Images
- Modify Section 2.2.3, Radio Mode Selector
positions and description
- Minor reformatting
- Add Appendix 2: Alternate network Adapter
Programming
Section 2.2.3 Radio & Network Adapter Configuration:
- Modify Table 2 for description of Communication
Mode Summary
- Modify Figure 4 – Front Panel
Changes made to reflect actual operation of rotary
switch mode positions and description for WRM2 Base
Transceiver
Modify Table 3 to include baud rate settings for
devices connected to the WRM2 External Transceiver
General edits
General edits
Equipment to EXT Radio settings
iMUX Description
Dive MESH Repeater Description
Component Specifications
Removed “Only One MESH Repeater within Range of
Base” and explain the algorithm in section 2.32.
Added a note about the 5111 firmware version for the
WRM2 radio 2.33 page 22
Added a CAUTION statement on the importance of
upgrading the WRM2 radios in the ‘5111’ version of the
radio firmware, page 5
Added RAMSYS transmitter and Technical
Characteristics, sections 2.7 and 3.7. Added newer
logo.
Removed note containing “external power can be used
to power dosimeter when in PAM-TRX”
Added iPAM-TX transmitter and IMUX Area Monitor
with technical characteristics sections
Added statement: AA battery needs to be removed
when using an external power supplies for the iPAM-
TX
Added Hardware Warning
Added information to associate sections regarding the
2.4 GHz DM radio and other edits.

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changes (910.8 - 914.7 MHz). Removed statement
about PAM-TX programming connector.
Updated product names.
Added information on optional iPAM-Tx external
battery power.
Changed iPAM-Tx buzzer volume. Added dead battery
warning. Added average battery life and transmission
range.
Deleted PAM TRX information.
Added battery usage and replacement details.
Added iMUX’s average battery life and transmission
range. Added clarification regarding reset tool’s
redundancy for later iMUX firmware versions.
Added iMUX-AM’s average battery life and
transmission range.
Added correct pictures of Q-TEMP Tx
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Hardware Warning
WARNING: No user-serviceable parts inside equipment.
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
MGP Instruments must be tested to comply with FCC Section 15.203 for unique antenna
connectors and section 15 emissions.
FCC Qualifications
Important: The WRM2 radio modules have 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.
Frequencies and spacing hops:
900 MHz FHSS
•First Frequency: 910.5 MHz
•Last Frequency: 917.7 MHz
•Frequency Spacing: 300 KHz
900 MHz FHSS (Optional)
•First Frequency: 910.8 MHz
•Last Frequency: 914.7 MHz
•Frequency Spacing: 300 KHz
2.4 GHz FHSS 25 channels:
•First Frequency: 2450.15 GHz
•Last Frequency: 2459.75 GHz
•Frequency Spacing: 400 KHz
2.4 GHz DM ISM Band:
•Regulatory Approvals: FCC (USA) FCC ID: OUR-XBEE/OUR-XBEEPRO, IC (Canada) IC:
4214A-XBEE or IC: 4214A-XBEEPRO, ETSI CE Power output: 10 dBm (Europe), C-TICK
(Australia)

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Table of Contents
1.Introduction........................................................................................................................7
2.Equipment Description & Operation................................................................................8
2.1.iPAM-Tx (Intelligent Personal Alarm Module Transmitter)...................................................8
2.1.1.Features:..............................................................................................................................8
2.1.2.Operation ...........................................................................................................................11
2.1.4.Operational Test ................................................................................................................12
2.1.5. Usage ................................................................................................................................13
2.1.6.Battery Replacement .........................................................................................................13
2.2.WRM2 Base Transceiver...................................................................................................13
2.2.1. Features:............................................................................................................................13
2.2.2. Operation ...........................................................................................................................15
2.2.3.Radio and Network Adaptor Configuration ........................................................................16
2.2.4. Batteries.............................................................................................................................22
2.2.5.Operational Test ................................................................................................................22
2.2.6. Usage ................................................................................................................................23
2.3.WRM2 MESH Repeater.....................................................................................................23
2.3.1. Features:............................................................................................................................23
2.3.2. Operation ...........................................................................................................................24
2.3.3. Settings..............................................................................................................................25
2.3.4.Operational Test ................................................................................................................25
2.3.5. Usage ................................................................................................................................25
2.3.6. Battery ...............................................................................................................................26
2.4.WRM2 External Transmitter ..............................................................................................26
2.4.1. Features.............................................................................................................................26
2.4.2. Operation ...........................................................................................................................27
2.4.3. Settings..............................................................................................................................28
2.4.4.Operational Test ................................................................................................................29
2.4.5. Usage ................................................................................................................................30
2.4.6. Battery ...............................................................................................................................30
2.4.7.Connection Cables used for the WRM2 External Transmitter. ..........................................30
2.5.WRM2 iMUX – Intelligent Multiplexer ................................................................................30
2.5.1. Features.............................................................................................................................30
2.5.2.Replacing Batteries............................................................................................................31
2.5.3.Operation Use....................................................................................................................32
2.5.4. Storage ..............................................................................................................................33
2.6.WRM2 Dive Repeater – Underwater Dive Antenna...........................................................33
2.6.1. Features.............................................................................................................................33
2.6.2. Operation ...........................................................................................................................34
2.7.WRM2 Active Dive Repeater – Active Dive Antenna.........................................................35
2.7.1. Features.............................................................................................................................35
2.7.2. Operation ...........................................................................................................................36
2.8.WRM2 RAMSYS TRANSMITTER .....................................................................................38
2.8.1. Features.............................................................................................................................38
2.8.2.Operation ...........................................................................................................................38
2.9.WRM2 iMUX AM – Intelligent Multiplexer Area Monitor ....................................................39
2.9.1. Features.............................................................................................................................39
2.9.2.Operation Use....................................................................................................................41

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2.9.3.OPERATION......................................................................................................................41
2.10.WRM2 Q-TEMP TRANSMITTER ......................................................................................41
2.10.1. Features.............................................................................................................................41
2.10.2.Operation ...........................................................................................................................42
3.Technical Characteristics...............................................................................................43
3.1.iPAM Tx .............................................................................................................................43
3.2.WRM2 Base Transceiver...................................................................................................45
3.3.WRM2 MESH Repeater.....................................................................................................46
3.4.WRM2 External Transmitter ..............................................................................................47
3.5.WRM2 iMUX - Multiplexer .................................................................................................49
3.6.WRM2 Dive MESH Repeater (Passive and Active Dive Antennas) ..................................50
3.7.WRM2 RAMSYS TRANSMITTER .....................................................................................51
3.8.WRM2 iMUX – Intelligent Multiplexer Area Monitor...........................................................52
4.Recommended Spare Parts List.....................................................................................54
4.1.iPAM-Tx Transceiver .........................................................................................................54
4.2.iPAM-Tx Transceiver .........................................................................................................54
4.3.WRM2 Base Transceiver...................................................................................................55
4.4.WRM2 MESH Repeater.....................................................................................................55
4.5.WRM2 External Transmitter ..............................................................................................56
4.6.WRM2 iMUX ......................................................................................................................56
4.7.WRM2 Dive Repeater – Underwater Dive Antenna WRM2 Active Dive Repeater
– Active Dive Antenna .......................................................................................................57
4.8.WRM2 iMUX Area Monitor ...............................................................................................57
APPENDIX 1...................................................................................................................................58
APPENDIX 2...................................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX 3...................................................................................................................................65

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1.Introduction
1.1. The WRM2 telemetry system incorporates the features of multiple personnel devices into
an integrated package. The WRM2 telemetry system components include: Compact
Transmitter, Base Transceiver, MESH Repeater, External Transceiver and Intelligent
Multiplexer.
1.2. The WRM2 Compact Transmitter, named “iPAM-Tx,” (Personal Alarm Module
Transmitter) is a multi-functioning transmitter for the DMC-2000 electronic dosimeter with
enhanced alarm notifications and options for various frequencies. Enhanced alarm
notifications include directional audible speaker, LED’s (top and face), and vibration. The
iPAM-Tx also has an optional connecter for an adapter battery power supply. Radio
frequencies include frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, or
DHHS 2.4 GHz DM. All alarming functions are user selectable and all radio parameters,
including transmission intervals, are programmable via the WRM configuration software.
1.3. The MESH Repeater and External Transceiver units are compact and easily deployable
to further enhance the wireless remote monitoring activities.
1.4. The iMUX Multiplexer unit is capable of transmitting data from up to eight connected
electronic dosimeters from a single transmitter. In addition the iMUX can be configured to
multiplex area monitor data as well.
1.5. Related Documents:
Document No. Title
15-00050 iMUX Quick Start Guide
15-00088 Quick Start Guide for the Active Dive Repeater and Active Dive Antenna
15-00094 PAM (iPAM-Tx and PAM-2) Quick Start Guide
16-00141 TeleView 2000 User’s Guide
16-00148 WinWRM2 User’s Guide
16-00165 WRM Configuration Studio
CAUTION: Only those power sources and power supplies recommended
by Mirion Technologies should be used with WRM2 components. Non-
approved power sources can result in component damage. Contact Mirion
Technologies for additional information.
CAUTION: It is recommend that all WRM2 radios that are incorporated in
the Base Transceivers, MESH Repeater, and External Transmitter be
upgraded to the latest firmware, 5112 January 2007. Contact Mirion
Technologies for additional information on upgrading the WRM2 radios
firmware.

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2. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
2.1. iPAM-Tx (Intelligent Personal Alarm Module Transmitter)
2.1.1. Features:
•Compatible with ALL WRM2 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz DM systems.
•High volume buzzer, ≥85 dBA at 3100 ±200 Hz
•Vibrator
•Self-testing
•Nine high intensity LED indicators. Three facing the user on top of
the enclosure and three on the enclosure front to facilitate
monitoring by other workers in the vicinity of the user are
configurable using the iPAM-Tx configuration software.
oThe LED indications (see Table 1 for more details):
A GREEN indicator flashes to indicate data transmission
and a slow GREEN flash to indicate a good battery when
in the storage mode.
RED indicators for a local alarm triggered by the dosimeter.
A BLUE indicator will flash to indicate a received packet (also used for RF mapping
applications).
A YELLOW LED to indicate low/dead battery.
•Firmware is upgradable and user configurable using the iPAM-Tx Configuration Studio.
•External 5 volt DC - 1500 mA supply via micro-USB connecter with NO battery installed.
•900 MHz: Single AA battery that can provide over 100 hours of continuous operation (4
second transmission) with 15 minutes of continuous alarming.
•900 MHz: Transmission range of 1.6 miles, line of sight.
•2.4 GHz DM Radio (not compatible with older 2.4 GHz radios): Single AA Battery that
can provide 60 hours of transmitter operation with 15 minutes of the LED, vibrator, and
buzzer operating continuously. (60 hours of transmission achievable with A0B6 firmware.
iPAM-Tx can transmit for up to 125 hours with A0B8 firmware. Contact Mirion
Technologies with any questions.) Transmit Power output is selectable using the WRM
Configuration Studio.
•2.4 GHz: Transmission range of 1,150 feet (350 m), line of sight using 10 mW power.
•Optional connector for external power, supplied by two D batteries for long-term area
monitoring.
•For the DMC-2000S and SOR/R electronic dosimeter
•Optional open detector window for the DMC-2000X and DMC-2000XB dosimeter. Contact
Mirion Technologies for this option.

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Selectable Operating Features using the iPAM-Tx Configuration Studio:
•Telemetry interval level – 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64 seconds
•Transmit Battery level
•Enabling and disabling LED indicators
•Battery level settings
•Disabling and enabling the buzzer
•Disabling and enabling the vibrator
•Self-test mode settings
•Dose rate latch mode
•Battery Hysteresis
•WRM2 Radio settings
•Diagnostics software
•USB data output
The configuration software for the iPAM-Tx is intended for an appropriate experienced user to
modify selectable parameters other than settings that are factory default values for the iPAM-
Tx. These settings could be used where the iPAM-Tx is used as an area monitor, for example.
See the iPAM-Tx Configuration Studio manual for operation, use, and settings explanations.
The iPAM-Tx utilizes a micro-USB connector to connect to a PC and allow iPAM
firmware upgrades, and user configuration, using the iPAM-Tx configuration
software. The micro-USB connector is also used for external power (contact
Mirion Technologies for the correct power adapters).
The battery shall be removed when upgrading the firmware or powering
externally.
The pattern of the vibrator, audible, and visible LED indicator alarm signals are
activated sequentially to conserve power and ensure transmission of the
dosimeter data over-the-air. This sequence does not match the dosimeter’s output
alarms.

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