Summary of Contents for BECKWITH ELECTRIC BlueJay M-2911
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CONTROLS ™ BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver M-2911 • Provides direct sequence spread spectrum peer-to-peer, point-to- point, point-to-multipoint and master/slave high speed (1 Mbps) data transmission rates at ranges up to 1500 feet • Interfaces using either a RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485 connection at interface baud rates between 300 and 115.2 Kbps •...
If these do not correct the interference, consult an experienced radio/television technician for assistance. Correcting such interference is the responsibility of the user, not the manufacturer. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Beckwith Electric Co., Inc. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Antennas must be oriented in the same plane and located in view of the corresponding M-2911. Beckwith Electric antenna and cable accessories are listed below. ■ NOTE: For maximum range, all antennas must be oriented in the same plane.
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M-2933-10 – 9 dB Omni-directional outdoor antenna with 10' cable M-2933-25 – 9 dB Omni-directional outdoor antenna with 25' cable ■ NOTE: 19 dB antenna is for special applications. Please contact Beckwith Electric if the omnidirectional antennas do not meet your needs.
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver Configuring the M-2911 To configure the M-2911, the unit must be placed in the AT-Command Mode. Placing the M-2911 in the AT- ® Command Mode is accomplished utilizing a terminal emulator such as Microsoft HyperTerminal™. Current versions of Microsoft Windows™...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver Generally, the other parameters (Baud Rate, Data Bits, Parity, Packet Size, Time-out, etc.) would be identical, though there are instances when this would not be the case. Those instances will be explained in greater detail later on in this section. Another M-2911 application would be to configure a "Network"...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver The M-2911 does not transmit the parity between units, so it is possible to have different parity settings on the different units, to match equipment which must have a certain parity setting. The M-2911s then also serve as ‘Parity Converters’.
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The M-2911 can be applied in one of two methods. An example of each connection configuration utilizing a Beckwith Electric M-2001B as the target IED is given below: Point-to-Point Configuration: In the Point to Point configuration, two M-2911s are configured to communicate only to each other.
M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver Detailed elements of a typical Point to Multipoint configuration are as follows: a. One M-2911 (Master) is connected to the RS-232 port of a modem in the control house of a substation using a straight through RS-232 cable. It is configured as a master unit.
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver RS-232 Communication M-2911 DB9S DB9P SGND SGND Figure 2 RS-232 Pin-out RS-232 is point-to-point (four wires plus shield) from M-2911 to one IED. RS-422 Communication M-2911 6 Pin Terminal RS-422 Block P1 Connection Shielded Twisted Pair SGND SGND SGND...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver M-2911 RS-422 SGND SGND Figure 4 RS-422 Example IED RS-422 network is a dual shielded twisted pair (four wires plus two shields), from M-2911 to IEDs in parallel. IEDs In Parallel M-2911 RS-422 SGND SGND Figure 5 RS-422 Network Example IED's in Parallel –11–...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver RS-485 Communication M-2911 6 Pin Terminal RS-485 Block P1 Network SGND SGND Figure 6 RS-485 Pin-out RS-485 is a single shielded twisted pair (two wires plus shield), from M-2911 to IEDs in parallel. IEDs In Parallel M-2911 RS-485 SGND...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver Optimal Antenna Configuration A variety of antenna types can be used with the M-2911. The antennas available from Beckwith Electric are FCC qualified for use with our product. Use of an antenna not supplied by Beckwith Electric could violate FCC licensing and result in fines to the user.
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver M-2911 P W R BlueJay Wireless M-2911 B E C KW IT H Top View C O . I N C . E L E C T R IC M a d e U . S . A . Side View Figure 8 Top and Side View 50"...
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M-2911 BlueJay Wireless Data Transceiver Environmental Temperature: Proper operation maintained from –40°C to +80°C. Humidity: Proper operation is maintained up to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing). Environmental Protection: The power supply printed circuit board is conformally coated to inhibit fungus growth. Enclosure: 1/16"...
Do not attempt to perform maintenance or service functions that are not described in the operating instructions. Instead, refer all such service requirements to Beckwith Electric Co., Inc. Unit must be returned for service in secure (preferably original) packaging. Shipping cost must be paid by user.
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Patent & Warranty ■ NOTE: Changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by Beckwith Electric Co. may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. U.S. Patent for the M-2911 BlueJay™ Wireless Data Transceiver is pending.
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