Silversphere Companion One HWNA User manual
HWNA
Wireless Network Router
The HWNA manages a network of Wireless
Access Points (WAPAs). The network utilized
is a self-healing mesh network that assures
connectivity even as environmental conditions
change. The HWNA is also capable of ashing
all WAPAs to the latest rmware wirelessly.
Only one HWNA is required per wireless
network. Depending on anticipated data ow,
the network will support up to several hundred
WAPAs. The factory should be consulted, however,
on networks larger than about 75 WAPAs.
HWNA Wireless Network Router
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Installation Instructions
The HWNA should be located on a ceiling if
possible, and at a location as central as possible
to the network and within range of two or more
WAPAs. (See HWNA Installation Guide.)
The network formed by the HWNA is self-
healing. That means that the path between
the HWNA and a given WAPA – which
usually utilizes routing via other WAPAs – can
automatically change if the original path gets
blocked for any reason. To support this feature,
it is important that the installer layout the
network so that there is always more than one
WAPA within range of any other WAPA. This
eliminates a single point of failure and allows
the mesh to heal as required.
The HWNA wireless network router gets
its power from, and communicates via, the
primary Companion Bus. The connection to the
bus uses either an RJ45 jack or a four-pin screw
terminal, both located within the left access
cover. (The HWNA also incorporates two USB
ports located within the right access cover;
these ports are only used by factory technicians
for network diagnostics.)
Compatibility:
HDCA Hardwired Data Router
HICA Voice Gateway
HCKA Resident Check-In Module
HDAA Desk Console
HPGA Pager Gateway
HWDA Wireless Data Router
HEGA Ethernet Gateway
HIPA Digital Modem
HCSA Central Station Adapter
HSCA Emergency Call Server
HMAA MicroScan Data Router
HMCA MicroScan Intercom Adapter
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WIRELESS NETWORK ADAPTER
HWNA
TROUBLE LINK
POWER
Flashing - DATA
Steady - LOCAL
NORMAL
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HWNA Wireless Network Router
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Specifications
Input: 100–240 VAC
50–60 Hz 0.3A
Output: 9–12 VDC 6W Max
@9 VDC: 0.65A
Legend
USB network diagnosis ports
Serial Ports
Link LED:
Red — Network not Ready
Amber — Network being formed
Green — Communicating with at least
one WAPA (LED flickers when
data is received)
Trouble LED:
Steady — Local trouble that has
been reported to the system
Flashing — Data trouble. Cannot
communicate on bus
Power LED
Steady — Power is available
Heartbeat — Communicating
with the HSCA
Diagnostic LEDs
RJ45 jack — primary Companion Bus
Screw terminals — primary Companion Bus
Installation Instructions
(continued)
If the HWNA is located
sufciently close to another
device on the primary
Companion Bus, it can
connect to the bus via a Cat
5 patch cable. Ⓖ
Alternatively, it may
connect using the four-
screw terminal provided Ⓗ:
Data A White/Blue
Data B Blue/White
+ 24VDC White/Orange
White/Green
White/Brown
– 24VDC Orange/White
Green/White
Brown/White
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