Powercast WSN-1 Series Installation instructions manual

Rev A.3 – 2013/01
Setup and Mounting Guide
Lifetime Power
Wireless Sensor System
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Setup and Mounting Guide
Lifetime Power
®
Wireless Sensor System
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Wireless Sensor System

Rev A.3 – 2013/01
Guide Overview
This guide is provided to help users get started using their Lifeti e Power® Wireless Sensor Syste
quickly and efficiently.
For detailed instr
please see the following docu ents.
http://www.powercastsensors.co /files/WirelessSensorSyste
http://www.powercastsensors.co /files/WSG
Configuring Sensors
It is easiest to configure all the sensors for a deploy ent at one ti e. Aft
and configuring the ter inal interface, using the
gateway, one at a ti e. This will configure each sensor with the gateway’s network protocol settings;
2.4GHz syste s – Co Chan
nel and Network ID; 9
To configure sensors, each sensor ust be opened to expose the USB configuration port. To open the
enclosure, there are 2 slots on the right side. The slots are just large enough for a flat
Insert the screwdriver, applying light pressure to the tab, and then twist the screwdriver to release the
tab. CAUTION: Excessive
opening and closing of
openin
g and closing, and only open enclosure when necessary.
WSN-1x 1
During configuration eac
h sensor is assigned an ID that is activated in the gateway. This nu ber should
be written on the
FCC label inside the sensor enclosure. You can also write the network protocol
settings for ore detail
(2.4GHz syste s
ID).
Reattach the sensor back when configuration is co plete.
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This guide is provided to help users get started using their Lifeti e Power® Wireless Sensor Syste
For detailed instr
uctions about the WSG Gateway and network configuration,
please see the following docu ents.
http://www.powercastsensors.co /files/WirelessSensorSyste
-UserManual.pdf
http://www.powercastsensors.co /files/WSG
-NetworkConfigurationGuide.pdf
It is easiest to configure all the sensors for a deploy ent at one ti e. Aft
er powering on the gateway
and configuring the ter inal interface, using the
S option, take
each sensor and plug the into the
gateway, one at a ti e. This will configure each sensor with the gateway’s network protocol settings;
nel and Network ID; 9
15Mhz syste s –
Network ID ONLY.
To configure sensors, each sensor ust be opened to expose the USB configuration port. To open the
enclosure, there are 2 slots on the right side. The slots are just large enough for a flat
-
head sc
Insert the screwdriver, applying light pressure to the tab, and then twist the screwdriver to release the
opening and closing of
enclosure could result in
broken tabs. Use care when
g and closing, and only open enclosure when necessary.
USB Configuration Port
Screw Driver Slots
h sensor is assigned an ID that is activated in the gateway. This nu ber should
FCC label inside the sensor enclosure. You can also write the network protocol
(2.4GHz syste s
– Co Channel and Network ID; 915Mh
z syste s
Reattach the sensor back when configuration is co plete.
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WSN-12 1-T-N
Contains:
FCC ID: OA3MRF89XAM9A
IC: 7693A-89XAM9A
Node ID#
Example Sensor Label
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This guide is provided to help users get started using their Lifeti e Power® Wireless Sensor Syste
uctions about the WSG Gateway and network configuration,
er powering on the gateway
each sensor and plug the into the
gateway, one at a ti e. This will configure each sensor with the gateway’s network protocol settings;
Network ID ONLY.
To configure sensors, each sensor ust be opened to expose the USB configuration port. To open the
head sc
rewdriver.
Insert the screwdriver, applying light pressure to the tab, and then twist the screwdriver to release the
broken tabs. Use care when
Screw Driver Slots
h sensor is assigned an ID that is activated in the gateway. This nu ber should
FCC label inside the sensor enclosure. You can also write the network protocol
z syste s
– Network

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Sensor Mounting
Re ove the sensor back plate, and use
location. Docu ent the Node ID (and Network configuration, if desired) on building floor plans or other
configuration docu entation. Snap the sensor asse bly to the back plate to co plete ountin
CAUTION:
Care should be taken when ounting sensors to get
best range, sensors should be ounted on drywall, wood, plastic, glass or other non
asonry surface.
Mounting on
etal surfaces or in etal
avoided, as it
will reduce the ability of the sensor to co unicate back to the gateway. If possible,
avoid ounting the sensors
directly
Sensor should be ounted so the l
onger di ension is vertical.
WSN-1x01 and WSN-
1x02 sensors.
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Re ove the sensor back plate, and use
d screws to secure the back plate to a wall in the desired
location. Docu ent the Node ID (and Network configuration, if desired) on building floor plans or other
configuration docu entation. Snap the sensor asse bly to the back plate to co plete ountin
Care should be taken when ounting sensors to get
the
axi u co unication range. For
best range, sensors should be ounted on drywall, wood, plastic, glass or other non
-
etallic
etal surfaces or in etal
structures
, such as refrigerators, freezers, tanks
will reduce the ability of the sensor to co unicate back to the gateway. If possible,
directly
over a etal stud.
onger di ension is vertical.
Below are
the hole patterns for the
1x02 sensors.
WSN-1x 1 Hole Pattern
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d screws to secure the back plate to a wall in the desired
location. Docu ent the Node ID (and Network configuration, if desired) on building floor plans or other
configuration docu entation. Snap the sensor asse bly to the back plate to co plete ountin
g.
axi u co unication range. For
etallic
and non-
, such as refrigerators, freezers, tanks
, etc., should be
will reduce the ability of the sensor to co unicate back to the gateway. If possible,
the hole patterns for the

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WSN-1x 2 Hole Pattern
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Building Automation System Gateway
When ounting the gateway, follow the sa e precautions as the sensor.
to axi ize reception range. The gateway should also be ounted with the longer di ension vertical.
The gateway has a flange
with one screw hole on each side for ounting purposes.
0.19 inches in dia eter,
are center aligned
For testing purposes, it ay be required to set the gateway in a te porary location.
placed on a floor, ake sure
that the enclosure is inverted vertically (the Powercast l
in the top left corner). This is because the antenna is located near the power connector on the botto
side of the unit. Setting the unit on the floor with the right side up can detune the antenna and give
inaccurate range results.
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Building Automation System Gateway
When ounting the gateway, follow the sa e precautions as the sensor.
Avoid etal surfaces or studs
to axi ize reception range. The gateway should also be ounted with the longer di ension vertical.
with one screw hole on each side for ounting purposes.
The screw holes are
are center aligned
vertically, and spaced 6.1 inches apart
, center to center
For testing purposes, it ay be required to set the gateway in a te porary location.
I
f the gateway is
that the enclosure is inverted vertically (the Powercast l
ogo is upside down
in the top left corner). This is because the antenna is located near the power connector on the botto
side of the unit. Setting the unit on the floor with the right side up can detune the antenna and give
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obligation to notify any person of such revision or change.
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Avoid etal surfaces or studs
to axi ize reception range. The gateway should also be ounted with the longer di ension vertical.
The screw holes are
, center to center
.
f the gateway is
ogo is upside down
in the top left corner). This is because the antenna is located near the power connector on the botto
side of the unit. Setting the unit on the floor with the right side up can detune the antenna and give
This docu ent and the infor ation in it are the property of Powercast and ay not be used or reproduced in whole or in part,
without the
Powercast. Powercast reserves the right to revise this publication at any ti e and to ake changes to its content without
, and Lifeti e Power® are registered trade arks of Powercast Corporation in