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Audience ® This manual is intended for specifiers, users and installers of the Sontay SonNet radio sensor system. Content ® This manual provides a complete reference for the Sontay SonNet radio sensor system. Related Documents ® The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Quick Start Guide ® The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Site Survey Kit Manual ® The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system Quick Start Guide ® The Sontay SonNet radio sensor system product datasheets Page 2 of 83 ...
Overview The wireless nodes are based on direct‐sequence spread spectrum communication in the 2.4 ‐ 2.5GHz band, compliant with IEEE 802.15.4‐2006. All nodes have a unique MAC address, equivalent to a unique serial number. All nodes have a PCB‐mounted on/off switch or jumper. All nodes retain their configuration properties across a power failure. Environmental Storage temperature range of ‐10 to +80°C Storage relative humidity range of 0 to 90% (non‐condensing). Ambient (operating) temperature range of ‐10°C to +50°C Ambient (operating) relative humidity range of 0 to 90%, (non‐condensing). Battery Fitting and Replacement When a battery is installed, or when it is replaced, observing the correct polarity is very important. Fitting the battery incorrectly may result in permanent damage to the device. Recommended batteries are 3.6Vdc 2.4Ah AA size Lithium‐Thionyl Chloride types for space housing sensors, or 3.6Vdc 2.1Ah 2/3 A size Lithium‐Thionyl Chloride types for plant housing sensors, and are not rechargeable. ...
Devices Types Battery Powered Nodes ® Battery powered sensor nodes are used in conjunction with the Sontay RF‐RX20, RF‐RX40, RF‐RXS and RF‐ ® RXS‐N receiver units, and if required (depending on installation topography), Sontay RF‐RR series of routers. Data is transmitted back to the receiver at configurable time intervals, or on a configurable change in measured value. Each sensor retains these configurations if the battery becomes discharged or requires replacement. The sensors automatically find the best path back to the receiver, which may be directly to the receiver or via “parent” routers. To power a battery powered node, jumper J400 must be fitted. To switch off, remove J400. Battery powered nodes are available in 4 formats: Space mounting temperature, with setpoint, momentary switch, fan speed, VFC input and CO ...
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Plant Mounting Specification: Radio Output: Frequency 2.4GHz 16 channels, automatically selected, direct‐sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802.15.4‐2006 Aerial Characteristics: Gain 2.0dBi VSWR 2:1 Data Encryption: AES 128 Power Output: 0dBm (1mW @ 50Ω) Accuracy: Temperature ±0.3°C Optional RH ±3% RH Battery Type: 3.6V AA 2.4Ah Li‐SOCl , non‐rechargeable Battery Life: >3 years (depending on configuration) Housing: Material: ...
24V Powered Routers ® 24V powered routers are used in conjunction with the Sontay RF‐RX20, RF‐RX40, RF‐RXS and RF‐RXS‐N receiver units, RF‐IOM IO modules and RF‐RS series of battery powered radio sensors, and are used to route signals from battery powered nodes and other routers to the receiver module, where the signal strength of a direct path is not sufficient for reliable communications. NB Each router can support a maximum of 16 “children”, which can consist of a maximum of 8 battery powered nodes and 8 routers, or up to 16 routers if ...
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Storage: Temperature: ‐10°C to +80°C RH: 0 to 90%, non‐condensing Country of origin: UK Refer to product datasheets for installation instructions. Plant Mounting Specification: Radio Output: Frequency 2.4GHz 16 channels, automatically selected, direct‐sequence spread spectrum Compliance IEEE 802.15.4‐2006 Aerial Characteristics: Gain 2.0dBi VSWR 2:1 Data Encryption: AES 128 Power Output: +10dBm (10mW @ 50Ω) Accuracy: ...
230Vac Powered Routers ® The 230Vac powered RF‐RR‐MPR routers can be used in conjunction with the Sontay RF‐RX20, RF‐RX40, RF‐ RXS and RF‐RXS‐N receiver units, RF‐IOM IO modules, 24V powered RF‐RR routers and RF‐RS series of battery powered radio sensors, and are used to route signals from battery powered nodes and other routers to the receiver module, where the signal strength of a direct path is not sufficient for reliable communications. NB Each router can support a maximum of 16 “children”, which can consist of a maximum ...
The System Receiver ® The SonNet receiver collects data from all other devices on the radio network, including measurements from sensors, link quality for all links formed in the network, battery levels for all battery powered devices, hours run for all devices and the current status of all devices. NB Each receiver can support a maximum of 16 “children”, which can consist of a maximum of 12 battery powered nodes and 4 routers, or up to 16 ...
The RF‐IOM has no “intelligence”, but merely acts as local I/O with connectivity to typical HVAC equipment such as fan coil units (FCUs) and variable air volume (VAV) boxes. The RF‐IOM reads its digital and analogue inputs and transmits the values wirelessly to a BMS controller via either a SonNet V2 serial receiver or a SonNet option card receiver. The RF‐IOM receives its output values wirelessly from a BMS controller via either a SonNet V2 serial receiver or a SonNet option card receiver. ...
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The Rad dio Network ® A Sont SonNet radio system m is comprise ed of a rece eiver, battery powered se ensors, RF‐IO Ms and perman nently powere ed routers. Routers s, though per rmanently po wered, can a also have sen nsing ...
through othe er battery pow wered device es. ® When p planning a Son nNet radio ne twork, it is re commended t that the Sonta SonNet Sit te Survey Kit be used. This ea sy‐to‐use pac ckage allows installers to t test signal str rengths betwe een locations s required for r battery powere ed sensors and d the receiver...
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3. Op timal networ rk uses 2 rou uters, R1 and R2. either of th he ...
SonNet devices use specific applications, and include features such as configuration properties. Security All SonNet system devices have the same, unique network identifier. Only devices with the correct ID will be allowed to join the network. The ID used by system devices is different from the ID used for site survey kit (SSK) devices. Hence, SSK devices cannot join a system network and vice versa. When a SonNet system network has been formed, it can be ‘locked’ to prevent any unauthorised devices joining, even if they are SonNet devices. The CMS can be used to subsequently authorise extra SonNet system devices if required. All data transmitted by SonNet devices is encrypted. How the Self‐Healing Tree Network is Formed ...
Propaga ation of Radio o Signals in Bu uildings The pro opagation of m microwave rad dio signals in a a building can be affected in n several ways s: Attenua ation Radio signal strength is att tenuated whe en it passes th hrough air. Sig gnals are attenuated m much more when passin g through ot ther media, such as materials typ pically ...
Extension Aerials When using the RF‐AERIAL‐PM2 or RF‐AERIAL‐PM5 extension aerials, it is important to observe some basic rules for siting and mounting. 1. Always ensure there is a much clear space around the aerial as possible. 2. Generally speaking, where possible mount the aerial as high as possible on the same floor as the routers and EDs 3. Don’t mount between metal surfaces (for example steel I‐beams) in ceiling spaces 4. Wherever possible, mount the aerial on a metal ground plane (such as the top of a metal panel) 5. The coaxial cable used for the RF‐AERIAL‐PM2 or RF‐AERIAL‐PM5 extension aerials is semi‐rigid and should not be bent at too sharp an angle or too tight a radius. It is recommended that the minimum bending radius is 5cms 6. Always mount the aerial vertically. This produces the optimum radiation pattern and signal strength 7. Extension aerials can be used with receivers and RF‐IOM modules. 8. Aerial extensions should not exceed 5m to prevent excessive loss of signal. Page 19 of 83 ...
FAQs How is access to the sensor network locked at the CMS? Nodes are only allowed to join the network if the receiver allows them to. This is true even if the nodes are identified as SonNet Nodes and have the correct encryption key. There are two methods to configuring the receiver to accept nodes on to the network. In order to authorise a node the CMS must be in administration mode (File‐>Switch Admin Mode must be ticked). • Auto Commissioning Mode The CMS allows the receiver to be switched to auto commissioning mode. In this mode any nodes that can correctly identify themselves as SonNet nodes will be allowed to join the network. Any nodes that do join will be added to the CMS textual display. • Manual Mode In manual mode individual nodes can be removed from or added to the authorised node list from the CMS. Manual mode is the default mode. A node can then be authorised by Options‐>Authorise (add) a new node or selecting the same option on the right click menu in the Textual or Graphical parts of the application display. The user must type the MAC address (found on the PCB or product housing) of the new node into the dialog that appears and can also give the node a textual name (up to 10 characters) b. Why do some menu items disappear if the CMS application is idle for some time? The CMS has a timeout that operates when in Admin mode. If there is no activity for some time the CMS application will exit admin mode and some admin menu items will be disabled or removed. The timeout can be set in Options‐> Change Idle Time. Admin mode can be entered again in File‐>Switch Admin Mode ...
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e. In the CMS application, what is an “Unknown” node? The application will list all nodes that have been added to the system as unknown initially. As soon as a node is added (either manually or by the use of auto commissioning mode) a request is sent to it to establish what type of node it is and what capabilities it has. As a result a node will be categorized as unknown until a response is received from it. If the node remains off‐line or does not respond for any other reason it will remain in this category. The CMS will send a request each time it is started if there are still unknown nodes in the system. What are the ranges of the RF‐RX20 and RF‐RX40 receiver 0‐10Vdc outputs? Temperature ‐10°C to +70°C RH ...
Configu uration & Mon nitoring Softw ware (CMS) ® The CM MS is connecte ed, via USB, to o a Sontay RF‐ ‐RX20, RF‐RX4 40 or RF‐RXS receiver, and is used to con nfigure: Receiver outp put channel m apping (not R RF‐RXS) ED node para meters, includ ding; o Config uration settin gs o User‐d efined labels Router node p parameters, in ncluding; o Config uration settin gs ...
® ® Microso SQL Serve er 2005 Expre ss Edition SP2 2 is installed f first, if not alre eady installed d, followed by y Sontay ® SonNet t CMS and fina ally the Sontay device USB device driver rs. Note th hat there is a an issue with SQL Server 2 2005 Express Edition SP2 and MSXML 6 SP2 (see M Microsoft ...
. The inst tallation of SQ QL Server 200 05 Express Edi tion SP2 continu es until comp lete. xt step in the i installation pr rocedure will d display The nex the “We elcome to the e SonNet CMS S Setup Wizard d. Click the <Ne ext> button to o continue. Page 24 of 83...
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Select < <I Agree> and then click the e <Next> butto on to continue. SonNet t files are copi ed to your PC Page 25 of 83...
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A separ rate window opens to allo ow the install lation of the 2 device driv vers required for the USB receiver connect tion. To insta all these, click the <Next> b utton to conti inue. ...
Starting g CMS When a a receiver is f first connecte ed to a USB p port and switc ched on, the device manag ger will detec ct a new device. Follow these steps to insta all the drivers for the receiv ver. NB ‐ This p procedure wil ll need to be f followed each tim me a new rece eiver is conne cted to the PC...
When t the CMS is sta rted, the PC c com port conn nected to the receiver USB port needs to o be defined. Importi ing a Saved La ayout When f first run, the CMS may also o ask if the u user requires a saved XML layout file to o be ...
The CM MS Desktop En nvironment The CM MS desktop is d divided into 2 parts, a textu ual hierarchica al display and a g raphical “map p” display. Page 29 of 83...
To en nable the tex xt display pa anel, from th he menu bar choose <View w> then <Text tual Display> To en nable the grap phical display panel, from t the menu bar r choose <View w> then <Grap phical Display > Logging g On as an Ad ministrator ...
Auto Co ommissioning g Mode IMPORT TANT! When a a new radio s system netwo ork is being c commissioned d for the first time, it is ad dvisable to p lace the receive r in automatic c commission ing mode for t the network t to form. ...
To prev vent leaving C MS in an adm min state when n not supervis sed, the admi n log‐in statu us automatica lly times out afte er the time se et in the “Chan nge Idle Time ” setting expi res. To disable e this feature (not recomm mended), or to ch hange the time eout value, fr om the menu u bar choose < <Options> the n <Change Idl le Time> Removi ing the tick th he Enable Idle Time Out box x disables adm min timeout f eature. The ti imeout value can also be chan nged. List Dev vices ...
Changin ng Device Lab bels NB ‐ Do o NOT try to m make configura ation changes s while in auto o‐commission ing mode. Th is may cause network errors. Each de evice, when fi rst depicted i n the CMS, ha as a default la abel, such as “ “Router1” or “ “Sensor2”. To give the router a a more meani ingful label, ri ght click on th he router and choose <Prop perties> In the < <Name> box, type in the ...
Creatin g Analogue O Output Chann el Mapping (n not RF‐RXS) Do NOT T try to map o output channe els while in au to‐commissio oning mode. T This may cause e network err ors. Each se ensor has at l east one mea asured value, and with op tions fitted ca an have up to o 4 measured d ...
To remo ove an analog gue channel m mapping, follow w the steps ab bove, but sele ect <No Mapp ping> from the e <Chann nel No.> list bo ox. Viewing g Device Prop perties view the curr rent analogue e output chan nel appings, expa nd the receive ver in the text display. ...
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Availa ble sensor pro operties are: Parent t (if applicable e) MAC a address Softw are version Status s Link Q Quality Runtim me Batter ry level Any m measured value es Any ac ctive alarms ...
Changin ng Device Con nfigurations Do NOT T try to make e configuratio on changes w while in auto‐c commissionin g mode. This s may cause network errors. Battery y powered no des have con nfigurable par rameters. The e setting of th hese ...
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Where a CO2 device is to be config gured, the fol lowing config uration settin gs are availab ble; Measureme nt interval Temperature e change thre shold RH change th hreshold CO2 change threshold CO2 Auto ca alibration func ction PIR Off Delay y Clear VFC Co ount ...
RF‐IOM M Configuratio on RF‐IOM M Status Tab To c hange the na ame of an RF‐ ‐IOM, In the <Name> box ox, type in t he new me you requ uire and cl ick the <Cha ange> button . ...
Changin ng the input c configuration Each of f the 4 inputs c can be set as either; 4‐20mA cur rent (loop pow wered or 3‐w ire) 0‐10Vdc Resistance ( (between the limits of 1.5kΩ Ω and 60kΩ) Digital input t (volt free co ntact only) To en able or disab ble significant t change of va alue ...
Changin ng the output t configuration n Each of f the 4 outputs s is fixed as a linear 0‐10Vd dc output. Output values can be e written usin g the Output Configuration n tab. n output to a a new level, enter to To set an required voltage in n the app propriate ...
Manua lly Authorisin ng a New Nod e When adding an ad dditional nod de to an exis sting system, it is strong ly recommen nded that th he auto‐ commis ssioning met thod is not used unless the number of new nod des ...
Using th he Graphical Map Display Apart f from the text t hierarchical display, the CMS offers a a graphical en nvironment w which allows users to quickly determine ho ow the netwo rk is functioni ing. By defa ult, there is n o graphic ima age set as a ba ackdrop for th e map display y. A typica al ...
Adding Devices to th he Map Displa ay To add a device to th he map displa ay, simply “dra ag‐and‐drop” a device from m the text hie erarchical disp play onto the grap phic backgrou und. Add th he receiver t o the graph ic first, then n routers fol lowed by ba attery powere ed nodes. Li inks ...
Device Status A quick k check on a device status s can be mad de by hoverin g the mouse cursor over a a device on t the map display. parameters a are device dep pendent, but include: ...
Auto U pdating The CM MS can be conf figured to upd date at a user configurable rate. From th he menu bar, , click on <O ptions> and then select < <Change Update Time> from the drop‐dow wn menu. Adj just the upda ate time accordin ngly. ...
Commu unications Log g The CM MS can keep a log of all c ommunicatio ons on the ne etwork. This c can be helpfu ul in finding f faults or diagnos sing network p problems. By defa ult, the comm munications lo og is enabled. If you want to o disable this f feature, ...
Configu uration Log The con nfiguration lo og allows the user to view a concise lis t of any chan nges made to o the configur ration of devices s. To view the communicatio ons log, from the menu bar r choose <Vie w> then <Con nfiguration Lo g>. Results shown can b e filtered to s show only spe...
Using C CMS to Docum ment a Wirele ss Network Saving a and Opening Layouts When a a network is c commissioned d, it is very us seful to save the graphical map layout t to use as a re eference and as t the basis for c comparison w when checking g the current s status of netw work topology. Saving a layout reco ords the backd drop (if used) ) and the pos sition ...
Receive er Print Previe ew To gene erate a compr rehensive text t document of f network dev vices, from the e hierarchical display, right ‐click on the rece eiver object, a and from the menu select < <Print Pre eview>. ...
SonNet t‐Tridium JAC E Driver Actio on Menus Networ rk Action Men u Set System Lock – This co ommand dete ermines wheth her the driver can only find d nodes if the receiver is placed in auto‐commis sioning mode e LSE = The dri ver will find nodes alread y commission ned to a rece eiver (for exam mple, by ...
Router A Action Menu Ping – This command req quests the ro outer runtime , as a method d on checking g comms, but doesn’t update the router’s runti me field Get Runtime e – This comm mand requests s the router’s runtime and updates the r runtime field iii. Get Softwar re Version – T This command d gets the ma ajor and mino or versions of f the router f irmware and stores t the result as p properties De‐authoris se Node – Thi s command d de‐authorises and removes s the router fr rom the netw work (NB ...
xii. Set CO2 Aut to Calibration – This comm and enables a automatic bas seline calibrat tion (ABC) for the CO2 sensor elem ment. Over a p period of 24 h hours, the sen nsor system re ecords CO2 lev vels, and onc e per 24 hours, the lowest level (which is ass sumed to be during a pe riod of no oc ccupancy) is used to calibrate the e sensor outp put at 400ppm m. ...
Sensor A Action Menu Ping – This command re equests the E D’s runtime, as a method on checking g comms, but doesn’t update the router’s runti me field Get Runtime e – This comm mand requests s the ED’s run ntime and upd dates the runt time field iii. Get Softwar re Version – T This command d gets the ma ajor and mino r version of th he ED’s firmw...
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Get Battery Level – This command requests the battery status xii. Get Battery Runtime – This command requests the ED’s battery runtime xiii. Get Parent LQI – This command get link strength (LQI = Link Quality Index) to the node’s parent xiv. Set CO2 Auto Calibration – This command enables automatic baseline calibration (ABC) for the CO2 sensor element. Over a period of 24 hours, the sensor system records CO2 levels, and once per 24 hours, the lowest level (which is assumed to be during a period of no occupancy) is used to calibrate the sensor output at 400ppm. Set CO2 Manual Calibration – This command performs a manual calibration of the CO2 sensor. Ensure ambient CO2 is at 400ppm before performing this command. ...
Managi ing a Tridium JACE SonNet t Wireless Net twork Require ements Tridium JAC CE 2xx series o or 6xx series Niagara AX W Workbench RF‐RXS ‐ V3.5.34 or l ater b. RF‐RXS ‐N ‐ V3.6.43 o or later ng the SonNe t Driver to a T Tridium JACE Installin If not p re‐installed, d download a co opy the SonNe et driver file “ “sonnet.jar” fr rom www.son ntay.com and copy it to the <Modu ules> folder on n the PC runn ing Niagara W Workbench. Fo...
JACE to reboot. . 5. After th he JACE has re ebooted, log i nto the JACE station. Expan nd the station n tree and exp pand the <Config g> branch to s how the <Driv vers> branch. Adding a SonNet Ne twork Prerequ uisites: The RF‐ ‐RXS must be connected to o COM1 of the e JACE by a se erial cable (9‐ pin D male to o 9‐pin D female) ). Do not use a a null modem m serial cable. ...
When the co ommunicatio ns parameters have been se et, the new SonNet t network sho ould look similar to this. In the e SonNet Dev vice Manager window, the e receiver sho ould be shown in wh hite. e default folde ers “Receiver” ”, “Routers”, “ “Sensors” and d “Unknown” are created a automatically.
The exis sting network k devices will a appear in thei ir respective f folders. This m may take seve ral minutes to o comple ete. It is rec ommended th hat when all e existing nodes s have appear red in the driv er, the System m Lock proper rty be set to T True. Commi ssioning a Ne ew Network To c commission a new network k, where no ro outers and sen nsor end devic ces (EDs) are p present on th e rece eiver’s networ rk, or to add n new devices to o an existing n network. ...
Configu uring Network k Devices Device Prefixes: When S SonNet device es are first sho own in the nav v tree or the d device’s prope erty page, the ey have defau lt names w which take th he format of a prefix followe ed by the MA AC address of t the device. Each pr refix denotes a a specific type e of device: “U” denotes s that the dev vice is unknow wn (i.e. the re eceiver doesn ’t have full inf formation yet t for the device) ...
Routers s Expand the e <Routers> f folder in the e <Station\Co onfig\Drivers\S SonNetNetwo ork> navigatio on tree, select a rou ter from the l ist, select <Vi ews> then <P Property Sheet t>. Ensure the r receiver is NO OT in auto com mmissioning m mode. Right‐click o on the router and select <A Actions> then < <Get All Data> > al router’s pro operty page ...
RF‐IOM Ms Expand the <Io> folder in n the <Station n\Config\Driv vers\SonNetNe etwork> navig gation tree, s select an RF‐IOM from m the list, sele ect <Views> th hen <Property y Sheet>. Ensure the r receiver is NO OT in auto com mmissioning m mode. Right‐click o on an RF‐IOM and select <A Actions> then <Get All Data > A typical R RF‐IOM’s prop perty page, sh owing the points s expanded. 1.
Writing g Output RF‐IO OM Values Values for the RF‐IO M output cha annels are wr ritten, by defa ault, every 5 m minutes. How wever, like inp puts, the outputs s can have a s ignificant cha nge value (SC CV) set. If the o output value c changes by m more than the SCV, the change is sent imme diately. Each output chann nel can be con figured for a d different SCV value, down t to 10mV steps. To set t the SCV for a n output, exp pand the outp put channel in n the points l ist, then expa and Proxy Ext...
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RF‐IOM M Input Config guration The def fault measure ement interva al determines how often th he RF‐IOM se nds it measu red input valu ues. The default is 900 second ds. Like EDs, if f an input val ue exceeds a configurable significant ch hange value (S SCV), the measur red input valu e will be sent immediately. . Each input h as its own SCV V. To acce ess input confi iguration prop perties, expan nd the Input C Configuration Params sectio on. High an nd low alarm l evels can also o be set for ea...
End Dev vices (EDs) Expand the e <Sensors> f folder in the e <Station\Co onfig\Drivers\S SonNetNetwo ork> navigatio on tree, select a sen sor from the l list, select <Vi iews> then <P Property Shee t>. Ensure the r receiver is NO OT in auto com mmissioning m mode. Right‐click o on the sensor and select <A Actions> then <Get All Data >A typical EDs s property pa ge ...
The VFC Activation Count Point The VFC Activation Count Point can be used as a “backup” to count VFC input True state activations, in the event that the ED or router can carry on counting input pulse even if the ED or router goes offline. When the ED or router comes back online, the VFC counts totalled in strategy can be compared with the total held in the VFC Activation Count Point, to be sure no pulses have been missed while the ED or router has been offline. The total held in the VFC Activation Count Point can be reset to 0 (see pages 53 and 55). To make changes to the EDs Config properties, refer to the Sensor Actions Menu on page 54. Page 66 of 83 ...
2. Place the receiver into auto‐commissioning mode and power up all routers and EDs required on the receiver’s network to join. 3. When all devices have joined the network, take the receiver out of auto‐commissioning mode. 4. Perform a “get all data” request on all devices 5. Power off all routers and EDs associated with the receiver 6. Power off the receiver 7. Repeat this process for each receiver/network 8. Take all SonNet devices to site and install 9. Power up each receiver in turn together with its associated routers and EDs, and using Niagara AX or a web browser set the System lock property for each network to FALSE 10. All pre‐configured routers and EDs will join their respective receivers without the need to place any receiver into auto‐commissioning mode on site. Method 2: Commission each network individually on site. ...
Commissioning a SonNet System: A Step‐By‐Step Guide (CMS Method) 1. Mount the receiver using the DIN carrier clip. NB ‐ it is extremely important that if the receiver is to be mounted in an enclosed panel (metal or plastic) that an external aerial extension is used. Two are available from Sontay, a 2 metre version RF‐AERIAL‐PM2 and a 5 metre version RF‐AERIAL‐ PM5 (see page 18). If the aerial is to be mounted on top of the receiver panel, the extension bulk head jack should be mounted through a hole (preferably on the top of the panel) and secured in place with the star washer and hex nut. If the aerial is to be mounted remotely, the extension lead should be passed through a protective cable gland on the panel. The connector on the other end of the extension should be screwed hand tight onto the aerial connector located on the receiver PCB. Do NOT over tighten. 2. Fit the receiver aerial to the receiver PCB mounted connector, or if using an aerial extension, to the bulk head jack connector. 3. Ensure, where possible, that the receiver aerial is aligned vertically, and as far away from ...
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Ensure that each RF‐IOM moves to the “RF‐IOMs” category in the hierarchical display. Depending on the number of devices on the network, this may take a couple of minutes. 22. Add all routers and RF‐IOMs to the map display by drag‐and‐drop. Note that if a device is shown in blue in the hierarchical display, it has NOT been added to the map display. This is a quick way to see which have yet to be added to the map display. Ensure all are shown as on‐line. Note that the radio network links are displayed on the map display. Ensure all links are depicted in green (good link quality) and note the LQIs (see page 45). If any routers or RF‐IOMs don’t show as on‐line or are not in the “Router” or “RF‐IOMs” categories in the hierarchical display, check that the PCB fuse is intact (0Ω on a multimeter) and that the correct power supply is present. b. If any router’s or RF‐IOM’s link is shown in red, check for obstructions between it and its parent, check to see that the aerial is fitted and is vertical. 23.
Best Practise Points: 1. Always conduct a site survey, and ensure that if you plan to use an external extension aerial on the system receiver (for example, if the receiver is to be in a metal panel), you use the same external extension aerial on the SSK receiver for the survey. Document the survey thoroughly, and leave a copy on site. 2. When planning where routers and RF‐IOMs are going to be needed, plan for “redundancy”, i.e. what happens to all the EDs connected to a router if the router fails? Backup routers are worth considering. See pages 14 ‐ 15. 3.
Trouble‐Shooter’s Guide System ED Symptom Cause Actions ED has not been authorized to Manually authorize ED to receiver or the receiver use auto‐commissioning No radio connection Check aerial on receiver Receiver not switched on Switch receiver on ED not switched on Switch ED on Incorrect battery polarity Check battery polarity No connectivity to receiver Flat ED battery Change ED battery After switching on, if an ED Power‐cycle the ED (switch it OFF and cannot join a network after back ON) after ensuring all routers and about 20 minutes, it will go into the receiver are powered, and the "sleep" mode to preserve routers have successfully joined the battery life, only waking network occasionally ED appears in "Unknown" ED has joined network but has category in CMS when yet to pass configuration data None ‐ normal operation commissioning to the receiver ED stays in "Unknown" category Check ED options fitted (SP pot, ...
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System Router Symptom Cause Actions Router has not been authorized Manually authorize router to receiver to the receiver or use auto‐commissioning Check aerial on receiver No radio connection Check aerial on router Receiver not switched on Switch receiver on No connectivity to receiver Router not switched on Switch router on Incorrect supply polarity Check supply polarity Check router fuse is OK, replace if Router fuse necessary Router appears in "Unknown" Router has joined network but category in CMS when has yet to pass configuration None ‐ normal operation commissioning data to the receiver Router stays in "Unknown" category in CMS when Check router options fitted (thermistor, Router hardware error commissioning for more than 3 RH&T element) minutes Normal. An router will ALWAYS None ‐ normal operation. The router Router connects directly to the join a network using the least will re‐join the network via the other receiver, even though there's a ...
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RF‐IOM Symptom Cause Actions RF‐IOM has not been Manually authorize RF‐IOM to receiver authorized to the receiver or use auto‐commissioning Check aerial on receiver No radio connection Check aerial on RF‐IOM Receiver not switched on Switch receiver on No connectivity to receiver RF‐IOM not switched on Switch RF‐IOM on Incorrect supply polarity Check supply polarity Check RF‐IOM fuse is OK, replace if RF‐IOM fuse necessary RF‐IOM appears in "Unknown" RF‐IOM has joined network but category in CMS when has yet to pass configuration None ‐ normal operation commissioning data to the receiver RF‐IOM stays in "Unknown" category in CMS when RF‐IOM hardware error Check RF‐IOM commissioning for more than 3 minutes Normal. An RF‐IOM will None ‐ normal operation. The RF‐IOM RF‐IOM connects directly to the ALWAYS join a network using will re‐join the network via the other receiver, even though there's a the least number of "hops" to ...
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System Receiver Symptom Cause Actions Check aerial and extension co‐ax (if fitted) If commissioning a network, ensure the receiver is in auto‐commissioning LED D603 flashing once per The receiver has found no mode, or manually authorize new second children on the network devices Ensure network devices are switched on and in range No power to receiver Check power to receiver Receiver not switched on Switch on receiver Check power supply polarity if using a LED D603 on receiver not lit at all DC supply Receiver fuse Check receiver fuse is OK, replace if necessary No analogue output voltages Output(s) not mapped Map analogue outputs with CMS LED D604 flashing occasionally Reception of network data None ‐ normal operation Page 74 of 83 ...
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CMS Symptom Cause Actions No receiver connected to PC Connect receiver to PC using USB cable Receiver not switched on Switch on receiver CMS doesn't start Drivers not installed Install drivers Another instance of CMS is Only one instance of CMS can run at a already running on the PC time Not logged in as admin Log in at admin level Admin level timed out Log in at admin level Some menu items are greyed out Auto‐commissioning mode is Disable auto‐commissioning mode enabled. Map display not visible Graphical display not selected Select graphical display Text display not visible Text display not selected Select text display Device in Sensor tree is shown in Device not on map display Drag‐and‐drop onto map display blue Device in Router tree is shown in Device not on map display Drag‐and‐drop onto map display blue Links in map display are not in Not logged in as admin Log in at admin level colour ...
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System Receiver RF‐RXS‐N Symptom Cause Actions Check aerial and extension co‐ax (if fitted) If commissioning a network, ensure the receiver is in auto‐commissioning Network LED flashing once per The receiver has found no mode, or manually authorize new second children on the network devices Ensure network devices are switched on and in range LEDs on receiver not lit at all No power to receiver Check power to JACE SonNet driver configured for Configure SonNet driver for correct slot No communications wrong JACE slot (see page 51) Data LED flashing occasionally Reception of network data None ‐ normal operation System Receiver RF‐RXS Symptom Cause Actions Check aerial and extension co‐ax (if fitted) If commissioning a network, ensure the receiver is in auto‐commissioning Network LED flashing once per The receiver has found no second children on the network mode, or manually authorize new ...
Frequency. The frequency is typically measured in MHz or GHz and indicates which electromagnetic band is used for wireless communication. The formula for calculating the theoretical transmission distance is based on the Friis Transmission Equation for free space loss. The Friis Transmission Equation can be modified to give range, as follows: 41.88 ∗ where: r = range in km Pt = Transmit power (dBm) Pr = receiver gain (dBm) Gt = transmitter aerial gain (dBi) Gr = receiver aerial gain (dBi) f = frequency (MHz) SonNet Routers, RF‐IOMs and Receivers Frequency 2400 MHz Tx power 10 dBm Tx antenna gain 3 dBi Rx antenna gain 3 dBi Rx sensitivity ‐102 dBm Theoretical Range (km) 7.9km SonNet End Devices Frequency 2400 MHz Tx power...
However, the real world presents many variables that result in less “ideal” wireless performance, such as building obstructions and reflected signals. Therefore, it is always preferable to conduct a thorough site survey in order to determine what is actually happening to the wireless signals in the field. Before conducting a site survey, however, it may be helpful to evaluate the different options available for the wireless hardware. The formula provides a straightforward way to perform this evaluation and whether the desired transmission distance it can be achieved and so make an informed decision when selecting SonNet devices for different wireless applications. Attenuation Properties of Common Building Materials Building Material 2.4 GHz Attenuation Solid Wood Door 4.5cm 6 dB Hollow Wood Door 4.5cm 4 dB Interior Office Door w/Window 4.5cm /1.3cm 4 dB Steel Fire/Exit Door 4.5cm 13 dB Steel Fire/Exit Door 6.4cm 19 dB Steel Rollup Door 3.8cm 11 dB Brick 8.9cm 6 dB Concrete Wall 45.7cm 18 dB Cubical Wall (Fabric) 5.7m 18 dB Exterior Concrete Wall 6.4cm 53 dB Glass Divider 1.3cm 12 dB Interior Hollow Wall 10.2cm 5 dB Interior Hollow Wall 15.2cm ...
(probably a at night, en there’s lea ast activity). Right‐click o on the trigge er, select <Li ink Mark> fr rom the menu, and then right‐cl ick on the S SonNet devic e to be updated and d select <Link from “trigger name”>. Page 79 of 83...
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Now, w when the trigge er module fire es, it will caus e a “Get All D ata” comman d to be sent t to the SonNet t device. NB If se everal SonNet t devices are t to be updated d this way, it i is strongly rec commended t that the upda te times are stag ggered by at le east 15 minut tes, to avoid h heavy network k traffic. Strategy can n be used to o...
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Scaling a 4‐2 20mA RF‐IOM Input Two Nu umeric Writab bles are used t to set the upp per and lowe r ranges (for e example, the e upper could be 40°C and the e lower 0°C, fo or a temperat ture sensor, o r the upper co ould be 500Pa a and the low wer 0°C, for a p pressure sensor) . The example e below uses a an upper of 10 00 and a lowe er of 0, typica l for an RH sen nsor. The inp put value from m the RF‐IOM M is linked to InA ...
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6. Scaling a Resistive RF F‐IOM Input fo or a 10K3A1 T Thermistor As a rul le, for greates st accuracy, th he precision of f the module facets should be set to 12. The 3 coeffic cients, A, B and C C are specific c to a 10K3A 1 thermistor, but others c could be used d, according t to the Steinh hart‐Hart ...
SonNe et alarm Console eRecipient class. Next, drag g alarm exte ensions from m the alarm palette ont to points w which require e alarm monitoring g. In the alar m extension s property s heet, set the e alarm class to SonNet A Alarms. Page 83 of 83...
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