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In Mexico: (95) 800-NEWPORT Or call your local NEWPORT Office. The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but NEWPORT Electronics, Inc. accepts no liability for any errors it contains, and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.
PART 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Safety and EMC Considerations Refer to the Environment/Operating Conditions Section. ESD Warning: Warning: The following parts of the unit are ESD sensitive: The Antenna Metal connectors for the Antenna, USB Port, and Power EMC Considerations: ...
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Ethernet network to serve active Web Pages and display the data. It enables monitoring and recording of Temperature, Humidity, and Barometric Pressure over an Ethernet network or the Internet without any special software—just a Web Browser. NEWPORT offers a wide variety of different wireless sensors and transmitters to suit every application.
PART 2: HARDWARE 2.1 ZW-REC Diagram Figure 2 - ZW-REC Diagram Table 1 - ZW-REC Diagram Key Antenna Connector Mounting Bracket Holes Power LED Serial Number USB Connector Network ID DIP Switches Network / Diagnostic LEDs Network ID Label Power Connector MAC Address Label Reset Button IP Address Label...
2.2 DIP Switches The ZW-REC has two banks of DIP switched located on the back of the unit for easy configuration. To change the DIP switches use a tweezer or small screwdriver to gently push the switch. Do not apply excessive force.
2.3 Dimensions and Mounting The ZW-REC includes all required hardware for mounting. To mount the ZW-REC position unit where required. Mark the location of the top center of the unit. Mark and drill the two screw holes as indicated in the diagram below. Use the included drywall anchors if needed and mount the bracket so that the bracket clips are facing up.
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PART 3: INITIAL SETUP This section will detail the basic setup your ZW-REC. The ZW-REC and all End Devices should remain powered off until instructed. If the ZW-REC is being integrated into an existing deployment of End Devices those End Devices may need to be reset once the ZW-REC is configured. For more detailed information on all of the configuration options please refer to the full manual which can be found on our website.
3.4 Logging into the ZW-REC / Default Passwords Once you have connected to the ZW-REC the Home Page will appear. From here you can configure your ZW-REC, view your sensors, and update the firmware along with many other functions. Figure 5 – ZW-REC Home Page Java Installing Java and/or adding a Java security exception may be required in order to properly view some web pages.
3.5 Access Control Page When loading the Access control page you will be prompted to login as an administrator. Enter the administrator account name and password when prompted. From the Access Control page you can change your user names and passwords, enforce the strong password policy, change your network settings and update your firmware.
Energy Scan and RF Channel Selection On initial start up the ZW-REC will scan for the wireless channel with the least traffic. This channel will appear in the Channel box. If you would like to select a specific wireless channel you can use the pull down menu to select the channel you would like.
Sensor Data Once an End Device is connected to the ZW-REC, the Readings page will display sensor data as shown below. The readings will reflect type of sensors that are attached to your End Devices. You may view one group of sensors at a time. Figure 9 –...
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement: In order to comply with FCC radio frequencies (RF) exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum 7.9" (200mm) or more from the body of all persons. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Warranty/Disclaimer NEWPORT Electronics, Inc. warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 25 months from the date of purchase. NEWPORT's WARRANTY adds an additional one (1) month grace period to the normal two (2) year product warranty to cover handling and shipping time. This ensures that NEWPORT’s customers receive maximum coverage on each product.
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