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- Page 1 RF500A GATEWAY SYSTEM MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Comark Wireless Monitoring - RF500A System Manual Contents RF500 System Components................................ 1 RF500A Gateway..................................1 RF500 Transmitters................................. 2 RF512 Temperature Transmitter............................2 RF512M Temperature Transmitter Backbone Option......................2 RF513 Temperature and Humidity Transmitter........................2 RF513M Temperature and Humidity Transmitter Backbone Option..................3 RF515 Analog Input Transmitter and RF515A Connection Box..................3 RF515A Connection Box.............................. - Page 3 Gateway Fixing..................................19 Transmitter Fixing.................................. 19 Mains Wiring..................................19 Ventilation....................................20 Powering On and Off................................. 21 Switch On....................................21 Gateway Switch OFF................................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............................
- Page 4 Comark Wireless Monitoring - RF500A System Manual Lumberg Connector................................42 Power Connector................................... 43 Gateway Relay Outputs................................. 43 FCC Approvals................................... 44 Equipment Ratings..................................44 Supply Voltage..................................44 Environmental Conditions..............................45 Gateway Storage/Operating Conditions..........................45 RF51X Transmitter Operating Conditions..........................45 RF51X Transmitter Storage Conditions..........................45 RF515 Maximum Input Conditions............................
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Page 5: Rf500 System Components
RF500 System Components 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 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 , C o m a r k I n s t r u m e n t s , adjacent to the model code. -
Page 6: Rf500 Transmitters
RF500 System Components RF500 Transmitters RF500 Transmitters are available as single items. Each RF500 Transmitter is packed with a mounting bracket and 2-tie- wraps. RF512 Temperature 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 Temperature Transmitter Backbone Option Integral temperature sensor plus connectors for two external temperature sensors and an external door sensor. -
Page 7: Rf515 Analog Input Transmitter And Rf515A Connection Box
RF500 System Components Humidity range: 10-90% RH Includes High Gain Antenna and RF520 AC mains adaptor. RF515 Analog Input 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. -
Page 8: Know Your Gateway
RF500 System Components Know your Gateway Front View with LEDs Figure 1 - Front view of RF500A Gateway... - Page 9 RF500 System Components There are four LEDs on the front of the Gateway: 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 Gateway is off and external power is not available FAULT Flashing Yellow...
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Page 10: Bottom Connections
RF500 System Components Bottom Connections Figure 2 - Rear view of RF500 Gateway 12 VDC input Cable clamps C. RJ45 Ethernet LAN Socket D. SW1 – Jack Socket for Relay Output 1 SW2 – Jack Socket for Relay Output 2... -
Page 11: Side Switches And Connections
RF500 System Components Side Switches and Connections 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 , 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 , R F 5 0 0 A N o r w i c h , N o r f o l k , N R 6 6 J B . -
Page 12: Know Your Transmitter
RF500 System Components Know your Transmitter Alarm LED. Flashes red to indicate any one channel in alarm 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) Lashing eye - Four available Internal temperature sensor Figure 4 - Front view of RF512 Series Transmitter... - Page 13 RF500 System Components Figure 5 - Connector view of RF512, RF515 & RF516 Transmitter Lumberg Socket for Probe Socket for Door & RF525 Activator (Dual function) C. External DC adaptor socket...
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Page 14: Transmitter Display
RF500 System Components Transmitter Display RF500 Transmitters all have a liquid crystal display as shown below. Only RF512 is capable of using all three display areas and annunciators. Indicates that the door channel reads open. Indicates that the internal lithium battery requires replacement. -
Page 15: Safety Information
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. -
Page 16: Weee
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. -
Page 17: Rf500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview
RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview Gateway – Introduction 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. - Page 18 RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview 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 – On/Off, Power/Battery, Alarm indication, and Fault indicators.
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Page 19: Overview Of Rf500 Mesh Networking
RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview 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 •... - Page 20 RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview G a t e w a y M e s h T r a n s m i t t e r 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 r e r o u t e s t o t r a n s m i t t e r c o n t i n u e s t o s e l f - h e a l n e t w o r k a n d...
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Page 21: Meshing Transmitters And Backbone Transmitters
RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview Meshing Transmitters and Backbone Transmitters Whenever a RF512 or RF513 transmitter is powered by a RF520 AC adaptor it will become a Meshing unit and will form part of the radio mesh network. However if external power is removed it will revert back to a regular Transmitter. RF512 and RF513 have the option to become “Network Backbone”... -
Page 22: Equipment Installation
Equipment Installation Equipment Installation Comark Instruments strongly recommend that RF500 System installation is carried out by a Comark Installation Engineer or by a Comark Authorised Distributor or Agent. Gateway Fixing Mounting of the Gateway is possible using the keyhole screw fixings provided on the rear of the Gateway itself. However the fixings used are to be determined by the installation engineer depending on the type of material used in the construction of the area where the Gateway is to be placed. -
Page 23: Ventilation
Equipment Installation Ventilation At no time should the ventilation slots on the Gateway be covered or obstructed. At least 100mm of free space must be provided above and below the Gateway to ensure that sufficient airflow is maintained through the case to provide adequate cooling. -
Page 24: Powering On And Off
Powering On and Off Powering On and Off This chapter covers connectors and switching on and off. Switch On PLEASE ENSURE THE ANTENNA HAS BEEN FITTED. IT IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DAMAGE. Plug the Gateway AC adaptor into the socket on the underside of the Gateway, or for the PoE model (RF500AP) plug the ethernet cord into a PoE enabled network socket . -
Page 25: Gateway Switch Off
Powering On and Off Gateway Switch OFF To turn the Gateway OFF navigate to the hardware page of the website and use the Shutdown Gateway button, this will initiate the Gateway shut-down procedure. If for some reason it is not possible to use the Shutdown Gateway button, press and hold the ON/OFF switch for 4 seconds. -
Page 26: Gateway Commissioning
Gateway Commissioning Gateway Commissioning This section covers: • Network connection • Setup of first Administrator • Setting Gateway language • Setting Gateway name • Setting date and time • Network configuration Each Gateway is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.25.220. The Gateway is commissioned using a Web Browser via a Network connection. -
Page 27: Requirements For Commissioning
Gateway Commissioning Requirements for Commissioning • Computer with RJ45 ethernet jack. • Ethernet cross-over cable • Static IP address and subnet mask (Usually allocated by IT Department) • Default gateway IP address (To enable access from different subnets) • Email server name or IP address •... -
Page 28: Viewing The Gateway Login Page
Gateway Commissioning Viewing the Gateway Login Page Each Gateway is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.25.220. Start the Web Browser on the PC Enter the address into the Address Bar as displayed below. Press “Enter” key or click “Go”. Figure 8 - Browser Address Bar The Gateway login screen will be displayed. - Page 29 Gateway Commissioning Figure 9 - Gateway Login Screen...
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Page 30: Setup Of First Administrator
Gateway Commissioning Setup of First Administrator As shipped, the Gateway has no users configured except for a special “one-time-use” installation user which enables an installer to add the main Administrator to the Gateway. Thereafter this Administrator’s username is used to perform all subsequent commissioning. -
Page 31: Gateway Language
Gateway Commissioning Gateway Language The language the Gateway uses in web pages and in emails can be changed as follows: Click the Administration button then the Language button. Click the radio button below the flag corresponding with your choice of language. Enter your password and click the Submit button. -
Page 32: Network Setup
Gateway Commissioning Network Setup The Network Settings page has many fields but at this stage for a basic LAN connectivity test, only the Network Details section is required. Click Administration button then the Setup Network button. Network Details Usually the IT Department will allocate a static IP address and subnet mask for the Gateway. Enter these using dotted decimal notation into their respective fields. - Page 33 Gateway Commissioning Using Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address as a guide, restore the computer network settings back to as existed previously. Connect both the PC and RF500 Gateway to the LAN using regular ethernet patch leads. Verify that a connection can be made to the Gateway by following the Viewing the Gateway Login Page steps using the newly configured IP Address instead of 192.168.25.220.
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Page 34: Gateway Programming And Use
Gateway Programming and Use Gateway Programming and Use This, the RF500 System Manual covers installation and commissioning of the RF500 Wireless Monitoring system from a hardware point of view. A Web-View Help Guide for the RF500 Wireless Monitoring System is available online via the Gateway itself. This is a detailed manual incorporating help and detailed information on use of the Gateway and transmitters, including all the available pages. -
Page 35: Gateway Specification - Rf500A
Gateway Specification – RF500A Gateway Specification – RF500A No of Channels Up to 512 No of Transmitters Up to 128 Storage Capacity Up to 10 years storage RF Frequency 2.4GHz using IEEE 802.15.4 +5°C to +35°C, 10-90% RH non-condensing. No Operating Conditions waterproof option available. - Page 36 Gateway Specification – RF500A Clock Accuracy 4ppm (2 minutes per year) Two individual 2.5mm jack sockets. Relay Outputs (SW1 & SW2) Contacts: 24Vdc 500mA maximum Power Consumption 12W typical Dimensions L 225mm x W 150mm x D 40mm Weight 1.3kg...
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Page 37: Transmitters Specification
Transmitters Specification Transmitters Specification Temperature Measurement Range Integral Thermistor Sensor - RF512, RF516 -30°C to +70°C Integral Thermistor Sensor - RF513 -30°C to +70°C External Sensor -40°C to +125°C External Pt100 Sensor -200°C to +400°C Humidity Measurement Range 10 to 90% RH... - Page 38 Transmitters Specification System Accuracy with Standard Sensors Temperature Internal Thermistor – 0°C to +70°C ±0.5°C External Thermistor – -20°C to +70°C ±0.5°C Thermistor – full range ±1°C Pt100 – full range ±0.5°C plus probe Pt100 – with 2-point correction over a ±0.1°C maximum range of ±50°C Pt100 –...
- Page 39 Transmitters Specification Resolution Temperature Thermistor 0.1°C Pt100 0.015°C Door Sensor 7.5 seconds Humidity 10 to 90% RH ±0.1% Analog Input 0-1V 0.1mV 0-10V 4-20mA 1µA Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C RF Frequency 2.4GHz using IEEE 802.15.4 Standard Antenna External, removable, Omni directional with pivot. Length: 90mm from pivot High-Gain Antenna (optional) Length: 235mm from pivot...
- Page 40 Transmitters Specification Radio Range* *Typically 50 metres indoors Clock Accuracy** 20ppm (1 minute/month) at 25°C Logging Memory 32000 records Logging Frequency Programmable between 1 minute and 60 minutes Monitoring Frequency 1 minute Red – Warning LEDs Green – External Power (Not RF515) Over moulded food safe clear Polycarbonate with Case Material ®...
- Page 41 Transmitters Specification Dimensions L 134mm x W 83mm x D 34mm Weight 270g Optional Mains PSU Part No RF520 Mains PSU 100-240VAC 0.3A 50/60Hz Internal RF range cannot be guaranteed as it varies from building to building. Requirement for all hardware is always determined on site by a physical site survey.
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Page 42: Changing Lithium Battery On Rf500 Series Transmitters
Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters Battery Reordering RF500 transmitters are fitted as standard with a high power 3.6V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride C-size cell. Manufacturers part number Saft LSH14 LIGHT or Saft LS26500. The Saft LS26500 battery can only be used in transmitters manufactured after April-2009. - Page 43 Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters B A T T E R Y C O V E R Disconnect all plugs from the Transmitter and remove it from its mounting bracket by sliding it upwards. Using a flat-blade screwdriver undo the two retaining screws and remove the battery cover. Remove the exhausted battery and wait a few seconds for the display to blank.
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Page 44: Check For Transmitter Errors
Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters Check for Transmitter Errors The removal of the battery will cause the internal clock on the transmitter to reset and so generate an Error-100 condition. This will be cleared automatically by the Gateway, see Transmitter Error Codes for details. Verify that the transmitter display shows either no error or Error-100 only. -
Page 45: Pinout And Wiring
Pinout and Wiring Pinout and Wiring These connectors are drawn from the point of view of looking into the socket from outside the transmitter Door Connector A Door Positive B RF525 Activator Positive C Common Ground for Door and RF525 Power Connector A Positive +5 VDC B Negative Ground... -
Page 46: Lumberg Connector
Pinout and Wiring Lumberg Connector Pin No RF512 Pinout RF515 Pinout RF516 Pinout Thermistor External-2 External-2 Positive Pt100 Positive Voltage Input Thermistor External-1 External-1 Positive Pt100 Positive Current Drive Thermistor External-4 (Reserved for Reserved for future use No Connection future use) Do Not Connect Thermistor Common External Common... -
Page 47: Gateway Relay Outputs
Pinout and Wiring Gateway Relay Outputs The two relay outputs each accept a 2.5mm jack plug. These are individually controlled SPST relay contacts. Comark can supply jack plugs for wiring external equipment to be activated by the Gateway. The maximum lead length for the relay outputs is 3m. Ensure that any external equipment presents only a low voltage on the jack so as to prevent any chance of personal injury due to electric shock should the jack plug become disconnected. -
Page 48: Equipment Ratings
Equipment Ratings Equipment Ratings Supply Voltage Comark will provide mains adaptors with plugs to suit your country, if the correct socket adaptor has not been provided please contact Comark for a replacement. AC adaptors supplied for use with RF500 Gateway and Transmitters have been designed for worldwide use over the following voltage and frequency ranges. -
Page 49: Rf515 Maximum Input Conditions
Equipment Ratings RF51X Transmitter Storage Conditions Temperature –40 to +85°C Humidity 10 to 90% RH (Non-condensing) RF515 Maximum Input Conditions 0-1V Range 0 - 3V 0-10V Range 0 - 30V 4-20mA Range 0 - 100mA... -
Page 50: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance and Cleaning No specific maintenance is required for the Gateway or the transmitters. Should service be required then a “return to base” service is provided by Comark. Please contact Comark Instruments or your local distributor to make arrangements for return of any items for repair. -
Page 51: Ec-Declaration Of Conformity
EC-Declaration of Conformity EC-Declaration of Conformity Comark Instruments 52 Hurricane Way Norwich Norfolk. NR6 6JB Declare that the products: Comark Wireless Monitoring System Comprising Part Numbers: RF500A,RF500AP, RF512, RF513, RF515, RF516 & RF520 Is in conformity with the requirements of the following documents (Directives): Radio &... -
Page 52: Transmitter Error Codes
Transmitter Error Codes Transmitter Error Codes Under certain conditions the transmitter display can show an error. These errors can help in diagnosing the reason a transmitter may fail to transmit data to the Gateway. This is not an exhaustive list of errors; only the most common will be described here. Error Meaning Resolution... -
Page 53: Gateway Fault Conditions
Gateway Fault Conditions Gateway Fault Conditions Under certain conditions the Gateway Fault LED can flash to indicate an error. The possible faults which can cause the Fault LED to flash are: • Overheating • Battery Pack fault • Clock error •... -
Page 54: Appendix-A Setting A Fixed Ip Address
Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address The following instructions detail the Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP procedure for setting a computer for a fixed IP address. Go to the Windows control panel and double-click the Network icon or the Network Connections icon Right-click on the “Local Area Connection”... - Page 55 Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address...
- Page 56 Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address Figure 10 – Local Area Connection Properties In the General Tab select the “Internet Protocol TCP/IP” item and click on the Properties button...
- Page 57 Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address...
- Page 58 Appendix-A Setting a Fixed IP Address Figure 11 – General Tab Record the original settings so that they can be restored after RF500 configuration Select the “Use the following IP address” button Enter the following IP address: 192.168.25.200 Enter the following subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 then click OK The Computer is now setup to use a fixed IP address.
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Page 59: Definitions Of Gateway Terminology
Definitions of Gateway Terminology Definitions of Gateway Terminology Period Avg – This is the average reading recorded in the being displayed. On the Home Page this is the average reading over the period of time from midnight to the timestamp of the latest reading received. In the summary pages the average reading could be over a much longer period of time. - Page 60 Definitions of Gateway Terminology Period Max – This is the maximum reading recorded in the being displayed. On the Home Page this is the maximum reading over the period of time from midnight to the timestamp of the latest reading received. In the summary pages the maximum reading could be over a much longer period of time.
- Page 61 Definitions of Gateway Terminology Self-Healing – As part of the Mesh technology the system is able to adapt automatically if one part of the system is damaged, i.e. Radio Contact is lost with part of the Backbone. Only regular Transmitters directly reliant on the faulty part of the system will be affected with the rest of the Transmitters simply finding alternative routes for the data.
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Page 62: Glossary
Glossary Glossary 21 CFR – The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the USA, issued regulations Title 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 11 that provide criteria for acceptance by FDA or an approved regulatory body, for the acceptance of electronic records, electronic signatures, and handwritten signatures executed to electronic records as equivalent to paper records and handwritten signatures executed on paper. - Page 63 Glossary IE – Microsoft Internet Explorer. IP address – Internet Protocol address. Unique identifier for each device connected to a network. ISP – Internet Service Provider. Licence free – Term used to describe the frequency band in which the system operates in terms of licence to broadcast. RF500 uses the licence free Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) band of 2.4GHz where operators and users are not required to purchase any kind of licence in order to use the product.
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Page 64: Document Revision History
Document Revision History Document Revision History Release-0* 20110509 Manual based on RF500-System Manual Rev 5. Draft sent to TRAC. - Page 65 Comark Instruments 52 Hurricane Way, Norwich, Norfolk. NR6 6JB. UK Tel: +44 (0) 844 815 6599 Fax: +44 (0) 844 815 6598 Email: salesuk@comarkltd.com Website: www.comarkltd.com Comark Instruments PO Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206, USA (503) 643 5204 Fax: (503) 644 5859 Email: sales@comarkUSA.com ©...