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- Page 1 LR900 Node ™ Wireless Long Range Remote Controller Hardware Manual Genave / NRC, Inc. www.genave.com support@genave.com Copyright 2018. Genave / NRC, Inc. Tech. Publication No. 9000-0000-126 Rev 01...
- Page 2 LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Warning If incorrectly used, this equipment can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain the equipment should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the manuals before attempting ...
- Page 3 (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the software or hardware even if the Genave and/or its licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide LR900 Node Table of Contents Specifications ............................6 General Specifications ........................6 Overview .............................. 6 How it Works ............................. 7 Menu Map ............................8 Screens and What They Mean ......................10 Installing ............................. 14 Mounting the LR900 ........................ -
Page 6: Specifications
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Specifications General Specifications Enclosure Radio Transceiver Module Width: 36mm (1.417 inches) ISM: 902-928MHz Length: 100mm (3.937 inches) Max Power: 250mW Height: 80mm (3.149 inches) Weight: 114.6 grams (5.10oz) Battery General: LiFePO4 Input Connector 3.2V... -
Page 7: Overview
Keypads are normally the origination point for commands. When a button is pressed on the LR900 wireless keypad, a signal is transmitted to all Nodes within range. Any LR900 Node which hears this signal does two things; First it activates its own corresponding output and then it retransmits the signal to reach additional LR900 Nodes who may not have heard the original signal. -
Page 8: Menu Map
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Menu Map (See next page for more menus) 8 of 21 9000-0000-126 Revision 01 Genave Electronics... - Page 9 LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide 9 of 21 9000-0000-126 Revision 01 Genave Electronics...
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Page 10: Screens And What They Mean
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Screens and What They Mean 1) LR900 (Opening Screen) a. Displays the Unit ID. b. When the battery is being charged, a lightning symbol replaces the battery symbol. 2) Voltage Status a. Internal battery voltage. - Page 11 LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide 8) ID & Sys Addrs a. Unit ID (screen 1): 1 to 999. Unique ID for each node. b. System ID (screen 2): 1 to 30001. All nodes in a group must have the same System ID.
- Page 12 LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Range Test a. (pg. 1) Pressing “Enter” will send a transmission to the unit identified in screen 2. When the remote LR900 replies, the word “RECEIVING” and the antenna icon will flash on the screen.
- Page 13 LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide 18) Install Program a. Programs the LR900 from the configuration file on the micro SD card. 19) Copy PGM to SD a. Copies the LR900 configuration settings to the micro SD card. 20) Restart Unit a.
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Page 14: Installing
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Installing Mounting the LR900 To remove the node from a Din rail, use a screw driver to pull and hold down on the red latch on the enclosure while pulling the bottom of the case forward. -
Page 15: Pairing The First Units With A Keypad
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Pairing the First Units with a Keypad Three unique settings must match between LR900 units before they will communicate and retransmit signals from a keypad or other LR900 that have the identical settings. -
Page 16: Antenna Requirements
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Antenna Requirements There are a few items to remember about the antenna. 1) Keep the antenna away from metal surfaces for the best RF signal range. 2) For long antenna cable runs, use LMR-400 coaxial cable with adapters. -
Page 17: Returning To Factory Defaults Using Buttons
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Returning to Factory Defaults Using Buttons Another method to restore the default settings is to use the arrow buttons. Press and hold the BACK button and the UP button at the same time while applying power to the unit. Release the buttons once the unit indicates that it’s working on restoring the defaults. -
Page 18: Inputs
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Inputs Input Header Characteristics The inputs for the LR900 are used to trigger actions and transmissions. When an input is pulled low (shorted to pin 9 of J9) the LR900 turns on the associated output for 2 seconds (Input 1 turns on Output 1). -
Page 19: Outputs
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Outputs Output Characteristics The LR900 has 8 individual output Mosfet transistors. Each of the transistors pulls its output to common ground (Pin 9 of J2) when activated. Some features of the outputs: 1) Never apply more than 30 Volts DC to an output 2) Never control more than 70 milliamps of current through an output. -
Page 20: Testing Signal Strength Between Units
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Testing Signal Strength Between Units There are three methods to test if there is sufficient signal strength between units. 1) Link Test (All Nodes) Go to the LINK TEST screen and press Enter. If there is another Node within range of the unit, the word RECEIVING will flash on the bottom of the display each time the LR900 transmits. -
Page 21: Firmware
LR900 Node Hardware Installation and User Guide Firmware The FIRMWARE screen displays the firmware level loaded in the device. Firmware cannot be modified or upgraded by the customer. Active Inputs Inputs can be disabled during testing. When disabled, an input is completely ignored by the LR900.