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Page 1: Table Of Contents
VWG-50-5000 Viconics Wireless Gateway Hardware Installation Guide J a n u a r y 1 0 , 2 0 1 2 / 0 2 8 - 0 3 6 9 - R 1 ONTENTS Disclaimers Trademarks Overview 3 ... -
Page 2: Disclaimers
If you access a third party website mentioned in this guide, then you do so at your own risk. Viconics provides these links only as a convenience, and the inclusion of the link does not imply that Viconics endorses or accepts any responsibility for the content on those third-party sites. -
Page 3: Trademarks
BACnet™ is a registered trademark of ASHRAE. VERVIEW This document covers the mounting and wiring of the Viconics VWG-50 series product. It assumes that you are an engineer, technician, or service person who is performing control system installation. Instructions in this document apply to the following products: Note: Not covered in this document is the configuration appliance software required for fully setup the gateway. -
Page 4: Parts Available
ARTS VAILABLE Part number Description Viconics BACnet™™ over MS-TP & IP wireless gateway. Includes: Supports up to 50 wireless controllers Factory mounted wireless adapter VWG-50-5000 24 VAC panel mounted power supply Gateway mounted antenna Remote antenna for gateway when the gateway is installed... -
Page 5: Material And Tools Required
All Viconics wireless gateways and related wireless controllers are to be used only as operating controls. Whenever a control failure could lead to personal injury and or loss of property, it becomes the responsibility of the user to add safety devices and or alarm system to protect against such catastrophic failures. -
Page 6: Static Discharge Precautions
Static Discharge Precautions Static charges produce voltages high enough to damage electronic components. The microprocessors and associated circuitry within a VWG controller are sensitive to static discharge. Follow these precautions when installing, servicing, or operating the system: Work in a static-free area. ... -
Page 7: Mounting
OUNTING Mount the VWG in a location that allows clearance for wiring, servicing, and antenna removal. Environmental Requirements Note the following requirements for the VWG mounting location: This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the unit to ambient º... -
Page 8: Removing And Replacing The Cover
Procedure 1 - To mount on DIN rail S t e p 1 Securely install the DIN rail using at least two screws, near both ends of the rail. S t e p 2 Position the VWG on the rail, tilting to hook DIN rail tabs over one edge of the DIN rail S t e p 3 Pull out the DIN rail clip and push down and in to force the DIN rail clip to snap... -
Page 9: Installation Minimum Spacing Distance Requirements
Installation Minimum Spacing Distance Requirements Make sure minimum spacing distance requirements is available to freely rotate wireless antenna in all possible orientations. 9 | VWG-50-Installation Manual... -
Page 10: Board Layout
Board Layout Figure below shows the location of LEDs, connections and other features of the VWG with the cover removed. Net2 Net1 BEAT status status status status Ethernet IP connection RJ-45, Net2 Location of serial number Ethernet IP connection RJ-45, Net1 Battery connector Coaxial power... -
Page 11: Vwg-Ps-Ac 120 Vac Wall Mounted Power Supply
VWG-PS-AC 120 VAC W ALL MOUNTED POWER SUPPLY Both the U.S. and International models of wall power modules are self-contained switching power supplies designed to plug into a standard building power receptacle of appropriate voltage. To supply power to the VWG, you then simply plug the coaxial connector from the VWG-PS-AC into the coaxial power connector on the VWG base board. - Page 12 The packing slip accompanying the VWG will provide the “factory-shipped” IP settings for both NET1 and NET2. Refer to the document LIT-VWG-50-SETUP-Exx for more information for details on the default IP address and how to change it. The supplied ferrite in the VWG packaging needs to be installed on the IP wire in a specific way for FCC compliance.
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Page 13: Rs485-Bacnet™ Ms-Tp Wiring
RS485-BACnet™ MS-TP wiring. An RS485, optically isolated port uses a 3-position, screw terminal connector and always operates as COM2. Wire to this connector with shielded 8-22 AWG wiring (refer to the TIA/EIA-485 standard). The screw terminals (from left-to-right) are shield, plus (+), and minus (–). -
Page 14: Antenna Installation
NTENNA INSTALLATION Controller mounted antenna (VWG-WA) All VWG-50 are supplied with a controller-mounted antenna. The antenna is shipped loose in the controller main packaging box. This installation type is to be used only when the controller (and antenna) is not installed inside a closed metal enclosure and that clear reception is expected. -
Page 15: About The Battery
2) Apply Power Apply power to the VWG by plugging in the power plug into either the VWG (if wall mount AC adapter VWG-PS-AC) or the 24VAC-powered VWG-PS-DC module. 3) Check the Status LEDs When power is applied, the green LED labeled “SYS” will light. This is a green LED. Once the VWG boots, the yellow “BEAT”... -
Page 16: Related Documentation
If the SYS LED does not light while power is applied, contact technical support for assistance. Wireless card communication status The Wireless card communication status is located right beside the wireless antenna connection on the VWG. This LED provides a simple diagnostic status of the Viconics wireless network. 16 | VWG-50-Installation Manual... -
Page 17: Maintaining The Vwg
1 x 200ms short blink Power on 2 x 200ms short blinks Power on and card memory initialized properly 3 x 200ms short blinks Power on, card memory initialized properly and serial communication with VWG main board active 4 x 200ms short blinks Power on, card memory initialized properly, serial communication with VWG main board active and wireless networks started successfully... -
Page 18: Returning A Defective Unit
Unit” section. ETURNING A EFECTIVE For proper credit on the returned unit, ship the defective module to Viconics within 30 days. Prior to returning the unit, contact Viconics to obtain a return material authorization (RMA) number and other instructions. Please provide: •... -
Page 19: Certifications
ERTIFICATIONS Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment generates, uses, and radiates radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference with radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a computing device pursuant to Part 15 Subpart C of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. -
Page 20: Agency Listings
• UL 916, C-UL listed to Canadian Standards Association • (CSA) C22.2 No. 205-M1983 “Signal Equipment” • FCC Part 15 Subpart C • C-tick (Australia) Please check with your local government for instruction on disposal of this product Viconics Technologies Inc. 9245 Langelier Blvd. St-Leonard Quebec Canada H1P 3K9 Tel.:...
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