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Concentrators. This manual will also allow you to effectively observe and resolve any malfunctions. For the sake of simplicity this manual uses the term "unit", to refer to FS Concentrator. Target groups and required competencies Target group Tasks and responsibilities...
Information Terms and abbreviations The list below states the abbreviations and terms relating to the Priva labour and production registration units of FS Performance. Therefore, abbreviations and terms that do not apply to your specific unit and as a result are not used in this manual may still be found in the list below.
Keep the product clean and the surroundings tidy. • Report faults or damage to Priva immediately. Inactivate the equipment and do not use it if a deficiency is observed. •...
• this manual, unforeseen risks may occur. Installation Only Priva approved installers are allowed to install and configure the product. Troubleshooting In case of problems, in most cases a message will be generated. This manual describes the problems you might be able to solve yourself.
20 FS Routers per FS Concentrator should be used in one chain. The FS Concentrator can be placed either in the greenhouse or in the packhouse, as long as it can communicate with the first FS Router in the wireless chain. For reasons of optimal speed during heavy data loads, such as updating the firmware in the FS Readers, it is preferred that the FS Concentrator is placed close to the location of the FS Cradles.
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Data that is received by an FS Router from an FS Reader will be transferred wireless to the next router until delivered at the FS Concentrator. All transaction data is acknowledged by the FS Concentrator. The FS Reader will only flush transaction data from its memory when this acknowledgement has been received.
• • A horizontal cable entry plug (already placed on the PCB inside the FS Concentrator casing). A mounting set containing 4 clips and 4 screws for mounting the FS Concentrator to (for • instance) a cable tray. 3 m CAT.5E UTP Ethernet cable.
The FS Concentrator must be placed near the FS Cradles, in such a way that FS Readers that are placed in the FS Cradle can communicate with the FS Concentrator (especially for firmware update).
Electrical connection The FS Concentrator can be connected to any standard power socket. This is done by connecting any standard power cable according to local regulations. The following steps are to be taken in account to properly install the FS Concentrator: The installer selects the ideal location for the FS Concentrator.
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Set the switch indicated in the yellow square in Figure 1 to the “ON” position. 10. Close the casing and connect the electrical power. 11. The installer makes sure that the led on the FS Concentrator is functioning, indicating the power and Ethernet connection have both been properly connected.
Operating software The functionality of the FS Concentrator is in its firmware. The FS Concentrator is delivered with the most recent version of the firmware that was available at the moment of production. The FS Concentrator can be updated with the latest firmware. Please, refer to the “FS Reader Software –...
Preparations The FS Concentrator is delivered with a default IP-address and netmask: 192.168.1.1 / 255.255.255.0. The FS Concentrator must be configured to a static IP-address for the network of the customer. In order to connect to the FS Concentrator, the IP-address 192.168.1.1 must be reachable from the computer that will be used for the configuration.
FS Concentrator. Reset to factory defaults If the FS Concentrator has been set to a wrong or unknown IP-address, it won’t be available on the network. This situation can be resolved by means of a jumper on the Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
Operation The FS Concentrator works automatically once installed and therefore no further action is needed. The FS Concentrator has a tri-colour status led: Red + Green + Orange, which has the following signalling function: Led shows: Indicates: FS Concentrator is switched OFF...
Priva B.V. Taking out of operation If the FS Concentrator must be replaced by another one, first add the new FS Concentrator before removing the old one! (Else all FS Readers must be rebooted to connect to a new network.)
Possible cause Solution(s) Led off Power cord is disconnected Reconnect power cord Led off Fuse is broken Replace the fuse No registrations Ethernet cable is disconnected Reconnect Ethernet cable Led red Led orange FS Concentrator – installation manual – 1.2...
The FS Concentrator does not require regular maintenance in order to keep it working. If the FS Concentrator is in need of repair, the customer will contact Priva B.V. after which the product can be sent back to Priva B.V. for repair or possible replacement.
EN 62311:2008 Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz-300 GHz) The technical file was compiled by the department Product Development of Priva B.V. The Netherlands, De Lier, January 2016 M. Prins Managing Director FS Concentrator –...
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: this device may not cause interference and this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device FS Concentrator – installation manual – 1.2...
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