Summary of Contents for WaveShark Repeater
- Page 1 WaveShark Repeater User Manual Document version 1.0.0 2022-11-26 Covers WaveShark Communicator firmware version 1.3.6 and above Covers WaveShark Terminal version 1.0.45 and above...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents WaveShark Repeater introduction......................3 Preparing your WaveShark Repeater......................4 Connecting to your WaveShark Repeater....................17 Recommended changes to default settings....................18 Basic assembly and setup complete......................18 Appendix A: Accessing internal WaveShark Communicator via USB............19 Appendix B: Enclosure fasteners......................20... -
Page 3: Waveshark Repeater Introduction
The WaveShark Repeater is a solar-powered, weather-proof version of the WaveShark Communicator. It is intended for outdoor operation to extend the range / coverage of WaveShark networks. It can be permanently installed outside or rapidly-deployed as needed. The device should operate perpetually... -
Page 4: Preparing Your Waveshark Repeater
Step one: Open enclosure The WaveShark Repeater enclosure can be opened using the L-shaped T10 Torx driver included with each unit. Four screws with T10 Torx heads fasten the front outside lid of the WaveShark Repeater to the enclosure. This is what you will see when you first open the enclosure. - Page 5 Step two: Charge internal battery Various regulations, rules, laws, etc prevent us from shipping the WaveShark Repeater with a fully charged battery. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you charge its internal 3,300 mAh LiFePO4 battery before installing the unit. The WaveShark Repeater features a built-in Battery Management System (BMS) that prevents over-charging the internal battery.
- Page 6 Location of “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle...
- Page 7 Close-up view of location of “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle...
- Page 8 MicroUSB receptacle. The “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle is in a vertical position and will be easy to reach and plug into. The WaveShark Communicator's MicroUSB receptacle is in a horizontal position and will not be easy to reach or plug into.
- Page 9 Close-up view of location of WaveShark Communicator MicroUSB receptacle...
- Page 10 We also recommend that you leave the device powered off while charging to ensure the fastest possible charging. You can locate the power switch as shown in the following images. The “Power” LED pictured below will be OFF when the power switch is in the OFF position. The OFF position is when the switch is in the position toward the antenna connector and away from where the solar panel cable enters the enclosure.
- Page 11 Close-up view of power switch location...
- Page 12 Ensure that the “Power” LED is not on.
- Page 13 Close-up view of location of “Power” LED Now that you have connected a USB power source to the “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle and ensured that the device's power is off, allow 6 hours of charging to ensure a fully charged battery.
- Page 14 Step three: Connect solar panel cable to “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle Now that your battery is fully charged, it is time to connect the solar panel cable to the “SOLAR IN” MicroUSB receptacle. Simply disconnect the USB cable that you used for charging and plug in the solar panel's cable in its place.
- Page 16 Attach the included antenna to the enclosure's outside antenna connector as shown below. Step eight: Change default settings Your WaveShark Repeater should now have a fully charged battery, its solar panel connected and mounted, its antenna connected, and be powered on. Now it is time to change the device's default...
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Page 17: Connecting To Your Waveshark Repeater
Each WaveShark Repeater comes with its Wi-Fi Access Point (AP) and Remote Control (see below) enabled by default. This is to make it easier to control the WaveShark Repeater without having to connect to its internal USB port. While an update to the WaveShark iOS and Android apps is coming soon that will allow users complete control over all WaveShark device settings, presently the best way to have access to all settings is via Wi-Fi or Remote Control. -
Page 18: Recommended Changes To Default Settings
Recommended changes to default settings We recommend changing the following settings to enable the lowest power consumption of the WaveShark Repeater so that the device requires only a minimum amount of direct Sun in order to maintain perpetual operation. Give the device a meaningful name: •... -
Page 19: Appendix A: Accessing Internal Waveshark Communicator Via Usb
Because of the positioning of the MicroUSB receptacle of the WaveShark Communicator within the WaveShark Repeater enclosure, you will either need a 90 degree USB cable (available for purchase on the WaveShark web site and from a number of different vendors) or you will need to temporarily remove the WaveShark Repeater motherboard to gain access to this receptacle. -
Page 20: Appendix B: Enclosure Fasteners
Four longer 4-40 threaded screws with T10 Torx heads fasten the front outside lid of the WaveShark Repeater to the enclosure and 7 shorter 4-40 threaded screws with T8 Torx heads fasten the two internal Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) to the inside of the enclosure.