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Full Gauge Controls TCP-485 WiFi Manual

Serial / wi-fi converter

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WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER WE RECOMMEND READING THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL THOROUGHLY IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGES TO THE PRODUCT.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT:
Before performing any procedure in this instrument, disconnect it from the mains; make sure the
instrument has proper ventilation, avoiding installation in panels containing devices that may force
it to work outside the specified temperature limits;
Install the product away from sources that can generate electromagnetic disturbances, such as:
motors, contactors, relays, solenoid valves, etc.
AUTHORIZED SERVICES:
The installation and maintenance of the product must only be performed by qualified personnel.
ACCESSORIES:
Only use original accessories of Full Gauge Controls.
If you have any questions, please contact our technical support.
DUE TO CONSTANT EVOLUTION, FULL GAUGE CONTROLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
ANATEL
"This product is homologated by ANATEL, in accordance with the procedures regulated by Resolution
242/2000, and meets the technical requirements applied."
«This equipment operates on a secondary basis, that is, it is not entitled to protection against harmful
interference, even from the same type of stations, and may not cause interference to systems operating
on a primary basis."
1. DESCRIPTION
The Serial/Wifi converter TCP-485 WiFi allows the interconnection of the Full Gauge controllers
with the supervisory software Sitrad through a WiFi data network using the TCP/IP communication
protocol currently.
Many companies have Wireless routers in their facilities, and it is posible to use this same network for
data traffic between controllers and Sitrad supervisory software, using the TCP-485 WiFi
converter.
2. APLICATIONS
• Facilities where it is desirable to use the existing Wireless network;
• Facilities that do not have conditions for passing a new Ethernet data cabling;
• Facilities where the cost of the investment in the cabled structure has an impact;
Note: The TCP-485 WiFi converter is designed to work only with Full Gauge Controls
instruments.
3. TECHNICAL ESPECIFICATIONS
Converter power
Power supply provided with the
converter
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
Number of instruments supported
32 (without the need for termination)
per converter in the RS-485 network
3,8dBi for a estable high quality connection
Antenna
Compatibility
IEEE 802.11 b/g up to 54 Mbps
Encryption type
WEP, WPA and WAP2
Product dimensions
43,5 x 16 x 34 mm (LxAxP)
34,9 x 175,2 x 13 mm (LxAxD)
Antenna dimensions
4. INDICATIONS
TCP-485 WiFi
LED STATUS / State
ALL MODES
CONFIGURATION
MODE
OPERATION
MODE
TCP-485 WiFi
SERIAL / WI-FI CONVERTER
Wi-Fi
External power supply 12 Vdc / 1A
Input - 100-240Vac (50/60Hz)
Output: 12Vdc / 2A
0 to 50ºC / 32 to 122ºF
10 to 90% UR (without condensation)
LED POWER / State
White / On
Off
Off
Red / Flashing
Green / Flashing
Yellow / Flashing
Yellow / On
Blue / Flashing
Blue / Flashing
Blue / Flashing
Blue / Flashing
Blue / Flashing
Blue / On
RS
485
Supervisory
Serial
system
comunication
5. INDICATIONS AND KEYS
Power indication
LED - Power and
signal strength
indication LED
RS-485 network
t r a n s m i s s i o n
indication LED
RS-485 network
r e c e p t i o n
indication LED
Status indication
LED - connection
status indication
LED
Reset - see item 7 - Reset configuration
Communication network with RS-485 instruments
White / On
White / Flashing
Yellow / Flashing
Red / Flashing
Red / On
Red / On
Equipament connected and ready to be configured via internet browser
Red / On
Green / On
Yellow / On
Purple / On
Purple / Flashing
Red / Flashing
Red / On
Antenna - Connect the antenna
supplied with the converter.
NOTE: Use only antenna supplied by
Full Gauge.
Converter power
Ocurrence
Equipament booting
Contact Full Gauge Controls
Contact Full Gauge Controls
Router connection password error
Equipament scanning the network
Equipament ready to connect
Excellent signal level
Good signal level
Poor signal level
Very poor signal level
No signal
Connected with Sitrad and communicating

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Summary of Contents for Full Gauge Controls TCP-485 WiFi

  • Page 1 • Facilities that do not have conditions for passing a new Ethernet data cabling; • Facilities where the cost of the investment in the cabled structure has an impact; Note: The TCP-485 WiFi converter is designed to work only with Full Gauge Controls instruments.
  • Page 2: Configuration And Installation

    Sitrad, as per Item 8 of the manual. On this screen, click on the network you want TCP-485 WiFi to use as a path of communication with NOTE: When using a smartphone or tablet to configure TCP-485 WiFi, make sure that the mobile Sitrad.
  • Page 3 TCP version. After performing the configuration, click on “OK”. Step 3: The name of the TCP-485 WiFi must be displayed as configured in the web page of the converter. If not, the “Refresh” button starts a new search for the converter in the network.
  • Page 4 After being configured, TCP-485 WiFi will enter the operation mode. In this mode, the Status LED Step 5: To register the instruments that are in the RS-485 network of the new converter, select the new converter from the list to the left and click on “Search Instruments” on the right hand side.
  • Page 5: Environmental Information

    Note: The extension of the RS-485 network must not exceed 1000 meters. Products manufactured by Full Gauge Controls, as of May 2005, have a two (02) year warranty, as of the date of the consigned sale, as stated on the invoice. They are guaranteed against manufacturing defects that make them unsuitable or inadequate for their intended use.