Long range wireless repeater/receiver system for uw series transmitters (44 pages)
Summary of Contents for Omega ZW Series
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User’s Guide Shop online at omega.com e-mail: info@omega.com For latest product manuals: www.omegamanual.info ZW-REC ZW Series Wireless Receiver...
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Tel: (203) 359-1660 Fax: (203) 359-7700 e-mail: info@omega.com For Other Locations Visit omega.com/worldwide The information contained in this document is believed to be correct, but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................1 List of Figures and Tables ..........................3 NOTES, WARNINGS and CAUTIONS ......................4 PART 1: INTRODUCTION ..........................4 1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations ......................4 ESD Warning............................4 EMC Considerations ..........................4 1.2 Environmental and Operating Conditions ..................
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Password Policy ..........................13 IP Address............................14 Host Name, DHPS and DNS Server ....................14 3.6 Configuration Page .......................... 15 Name ..............................15 Units ..............................15 Energy Scan and RF Channel Selection ..................... 15 PART 4: END DEVICE READINGS AND CONFIGURATION ................15 4.1 Readings Page ..........................
• TIP NOTE: Provides you with information that is important to successfully setup and use the ZW Series Wireless System. CAUTION or WARNING: Tells you about the risk of electrical shock. CAUTION, WARNING or IMPORTANT: Tells you of circumstances or practices that can affect the instrument’s functionality and must refer to accompanying documents.
If you need assistance, please contact the Customer Service Department nearest you. Manuals / Software The latest User Manual as well as free software including iConnect, Omega Dashboard, iLog and Mail Notifier are available at the website listed on the cover page of this manual.
1024 total End Devices. For large networks the Omega Dashboard web server software can be used to allow the monitoring of devices connected to different receivers from a single webpage.
PART 2: HARDWARE 2.1 ZW-REC Diagram Figure 2.1 - ZW-REC Diagram Table 2.1 - ZW-REC Diagram Key Antenna Connector Mounting Bracket Holes Power LED Serial Number USB Connector Network ID DIP Switches Network / Diagnostic LEDs Network ID Label Power Connector MAC Address Label Reset Button IP Address Label...
2.2 DIP Switches The ZW-REC has two banks of DIP switched located on the back of the unit for easy configuration. Figure 2.2 shows a close up view of the switches. To change the DIP switches use a tweezer or small screwdriver to gently push the switch. Do not apply excessive force.
DHCP and Defaults The set of 4 switches near the Ethernet port allow you to do some basic configuration. Switches 1 and 4 are reserved and should not be used. Switch 2 is used to reset the ZW-REC to factory defaults. This is useful if the IP address or password to the ZW-REC is lost.
Before powering up the ZW-REC ensure the supplied antenna is properly installed. Running the ZW-REC without an antenna or with an unapproved antenna may cause damage to the device and/or cause operation outside of regulatory compliance. Omega Engineering accepts no liability and issues no warranty for devices operated improperly.
3.2 Choosing a Network ID The Network ID (NID) selects which End Devices the ZW-REC communicates with. The NID is selected using the DIP switches found on the back of the device. If this ZW- REC is replacing an existing receiver in a wireless sensor installation, determine which NID is currently used and use the same one.
3.4 Logging into the ZW-REC / Default Passwords Once you have connected to the ZW-REC the Home Screen pictured in Figure 3.2 is displayed. From here you can configure the ZW-REC, view sensors, update firmware and many other functions. Figure 3.2 – ZW-REC Home Page Java Installing Java and/or adding a Java security exception may be required in order to properly view some web pages.
3.5 Access Control Page The Access Control Page is shown in Figure 3.3. When loading the page you are prompted to login with the Administrator account. Enter your administrator account name and password when prompted. The Access Control page allows you to change user names and passwords and to change network and encryption settings.
If the current passwords do not meet the password policy they are automatically reset to the defaults shown in Table 3.2. Usernames remain the same. Table 3.2 – Default Strong Passwords User Level Password Client Omeg15c! Administrator Omeg15a! To finalize any changes reset the device using the Network Reset button. The network reset restarts your device.
Name The name of the ZW-REC can be changed by typing a new name into the dialog box. The name is presented in certain web pages and other Omega software. Units By Default the ZW-REC displays temperature in Celsius and Pressure in mbar.
4.1 Readings Page The Readings page allows you to view the current sensor data from all connected End Devices. Before the ZW-REC connects to any End Devices, it shows an initial page without any readings shown in Figure 4.1. Figure 4.1 – Readings Page (Blank) When an End Device turns on it enters active scan mode and search for a receiver.
Groups End Devices communicating with the ZW-REC are arranged into groups of eight by Device ID for easier visibility. Use the drop down box at the top of the page to select which group you wish to view. Refer to Table 4.1 for group assignments. Not all End Devices can use device DIDs 32 and above.
always displays the newest data from the last time interval. The time of the last chart update is shown in the black box on the bottom right of the chart. The newest data is always shown on the right side of the chart. Figure 4.4 –...
4.3 Sensor Setup Page Connected End Device Sensors can be configured from the Sensor Setup Page shown in Figure 4.5. It lists all the possible End Devices in a group by Device ID and name. End Devices that are connected show what is being measured in the Units Column.
Configuring a Sensor To configure a sensor click on the Device ID in the left column. The Sensor Parameters screen shown in Figure 4.6 appears. A list of user adjustable parameters Including the Sensor Name, Update time, and Offsets is shown. Other parameters may be shown based on your connected sensor.
LEDs: Power; diagnostics; network/link/activity Encryption: Up to 2048 bit Users: Client and Administrator IP Address: Static or DHCP 5.3 Compatible Wireless Transmitters ZW Series: Up to 128 End Devices zSeries: Up to 32 end devices 5.4 Power ZW-REC: Input Voltage: 5 to 30 V Input Power: 0.8 W maximum...
Always protect your encryption key. A stolen encryption key can be used to spoof your presence on the internet. Omega is not responsible for and does not have any obligation towards the process of obtaining a certificate or protecting your encryption key.
Upload a Certificate Once you have obtained a certificate, you can upload it to ZW-REC. The certificate contains two parts; the Certificate and the Private Key. Click on the Browse button next to each field, shown in Figure A.1. Use the file browser to find the corresponding file. Make sure that you have selected correct files before uploading the certificate.
Receiver to communicate with additional End Devices. To update the firmware first visit the ZW-REC page at www.omega.com. Download the latest firmware version to your computer and unzip the file to a location your local drive.
use ready and record the current IP address for the ZW-REC. A dialog box will appear reminding you to have your firmware ready. When you click okay the ZW-REC restarts in firmware update mode as shown in Figure C.2. If the page does not come up automatically after 10 seconds you can navigate to the IP address of the ZW-REC.
Java Security Exception A security exception may be required to run java unless the ZW-REC is updated with a CA SSL certificate. To add a security exception run the Configure Java program. The Java Control Panel shown in Figure E.1 appears. Navigate to the Security tab and click the Edit Site List Button.
APPENDIX F: RF Topics This section discusses some topics to ensure the best RF coverage range. RF Channel Selection The 802.15.4 wireless standard uses 16 RF channels numbered 11 through 26. Each channel has a bandwidth of 2MHz and channels are separated by 5MHz. When the ZW-REC is powered on it automatically searches for the quietest channel to use for communications.
Signal Strength vs Received Power -110 -100 Power [dBm] Figure F.2 – Received Power Chart Maximizing Range Under favorable conditions the ZW-REC can achieve a line of sight wireless link distance of up to 1000m. Generally most indoor applications will not be able to achieve these distances although steps can be taken to maximize range.
APPENDIX G: Wireless Certifications Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement In order to comply with FCC radio frequencies (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum 7.9" (200mm) or more from the body of all persons. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
APPENDIX H: Safety & Regulatory Compliance Safety: EN 61010-1 3 Edition EMC: EN 61326-1:2013 Radio: EN 300 328 V1.8.1:2012-04 The product herewith complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, and the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and carries the CE-marking accordingly.
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