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Quick Start Guide 00825-0700-4410, Rev AF July 2023 Emerson Wireless 781S Smart Antenna...
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July 2023 Safety messages NOTICE This guide provides basic guidelines for the Emerson Wireless 781S Smart Antenna. It does not provide instructions for diagnostics, maintenance, service, or troubleshooting. Refer to Emerson Wireless 1410S Gateway and 781S Smart Antenna Reference Manual for more information and instructions.
Wireless planning 1.1 Power up sequence For a simpler and faster network installation, first install the Emerson Wireless Smart Antenna and wireless inputs and outputs and make sure they are functioning properly. Next, power up wireless field devices in order of proximity from the antenna, beginning with the closest.
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Quick Start Guide July 2023 1.3 Antenna position Position the Emerson 781S Smart Antenna vertically and approximately 3 ft (1 m) from large structures, buildings, or conductive surfaces to allow for clear communication to other devices. If installing multiple antennas, it is important that the antennas have 3 ft (1 m) of horizontal separation from one another.
July 2023 Quick Start Guide 2 Intended use 2.1 System architecture The smart antenna must be used in conjunction with a network manager or network gateway. The smart antenna then functions as a translator between the wired network and a wireless field network. Figure 2-1: Example system architecture Quick Start Guide...
4. Use a 5/16-in. wrench to tighten the screw into the housing. Figure 3-1: Mounting 3.2 Connect to power and data The Emerson 781S is completely prewired and only needs to be connected and powered on the Gateway end. The housing is permanently sealed on the Emerson 781S. Prerequisites If operating with more than one antenna, it is important the antenna is always connected to the antenna terminal connection 1 port.
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4. If connecting multiple antennas, repeat this process for terminal connection 2. Figure 3-2: Wiring guide A. Power B. Data Positive Negative Blk (Black) RS-485 comm A Wht (White) RS-485 comm B Blu (Blue) Figure 3-3: Emerson Wireless 781S A. Power output Quick Start Guide...
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Quick Start Guide July 2023 B. RS-485 comm Emerson.com...
July 2023 Quick Start Guide 4 Best practices Twisted shielded pair cable is generally used to wire the serial connection to the Gateway. Install the Smart Antenna in a central location of the wireless field network so that it has the most direct connections to wireless devices as possible.
Gateway end of the connection. 5.2 Power up sequence The second and third LEDs in the Emerson 1410S correlate to the first and second terminal connections. These lights should be green when the antenna is connected properly. 5.3 ...
Changes or modification to the equipment not expressly approved by Emerson could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Cet appareil est conforme à la Partie 15 de la réglementation FCC. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes: Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférences nuisibles.
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Les changements ou les modifications apportés à l'équipement qui n'est pas expressément approuvé par Emerson pourraient annuler l'autorité de l'utilisateur à utiliser cet équipement. 6.4 Ordinary location certification...
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July 2023 Quick Start Guide 6.7 Canada I6 Canada Intrinsic Safety 80011679 Certificate Class I, II, III Division 1 Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G T4; Class Markings I, II, III Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, F, G T4 T4 (-40 °C ≤ ≤...
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6.10 Brazil I2 INMETRO Intrinsic Safety Certificate UL-BR 20.1568X Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40 °C ≤ T ≤ +70 °C), Ex ic IIC T4 Gc (-40 Markings °C ≤ T ≤ +70 °C) Emerson.com...
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July 2023 Quick Start Guide ABNT NBR IEC 60079-0: 2013, ABNT NBR IEC 60079-11: Standards 2013 Special Conditions for Safe Use (X) See certificate. 6.11 Japan I4 CML Intrinsic Safety CML20JPN2401X Certificate Ex ia IIC T4 Ga (-40 °C ≤ T ≤...
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July 2023 21-KA4BO-0490X Certificate Ex ic IIC T4 Gc (-40 °C ≤ T ≤ +70 °C) Markings Special Conditions for Safe Use (X) See certificate. 6.15 Combinations Combination of I1, I5, and I6 Combination of I1, I5, I6, and I7 Emerson.com...
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July 2023 Quick Start Guide 6.16 Declaration of Conformity Emerson Wireless 781SA Smart Antenna Quick Start Guide...
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Quick Start Guide July 2023 7 Reference data For information on product specs, dimensional drawings, ordering information or the complete reference manual, see Emerson.com. Figure 7-1: Hazardous Location Installation Option N: No intrinsically safe (IS) outputs, for installation in safe areas only...
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