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- Page 1 USER MANUAL IP Gateway Node Product numbers 6805 and 6810 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 USA ● 510-732-9229 ● www.davisinstruments.com...
- Page 2 Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/ NMB-3(B) Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's authority to operate this equipment. FCC ID: IR2DWW6805...
- Page 3 9: Set Up Nodes and Sensors. Note: Your IP Gateway is designed to be installed either indoors or in a Davis Universal Shelter, product number 6618. The steps for setting up your EnviroMonitor system: 1. Plan: What sensors do you need and where? Decide where you will install the Gateway and Nodes.
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Page 4: Planning Your System
Planning Your System After determining which sensors you want and where you want to install them, make sure you have the correct number of Nodes to support those sensors. The maximum distance between two Nodes and a Gateway and a Node will vary depending on many factors including environment, height, terrain and RF noise. - Page 5 Make a Sketch It is helpful to make a sketch of your installation to get an idea of where the Gateway and Nodes should go. SAMPLE FARM Peppers Strawberries Vegetables Almonds East Almonds West Gateway Node Sensor Transmission Mesh Note: If you are mounting the IP Gateway outside, enclose it in a Universal Shelter, product number 6618.
- Page 6 Siting the Nodes • Ideally, the mesh network will be most effective at “self healing” any temporarily impaired transmission paths if each Node has more than one way to reach the Gateway. While the system is designed to handle a mesh, a “star” or nodes in single lines, it is a good idea whenever possible to site each node so that it is within transmission distance of either two (or more) other Nodes, or the Gateway and another Node.
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Page 7: Set Up Your Gateway
Set up your Gateway Contents of Gateway Blue LED Recessed Touch Pad Ethernet Cable External Antenna Connector Cabled GroWeather Connector Ethernet Connector AC Adapter IP Gateway IP Gateway Requirements & Tools • Wi-Fi or router Ethernet internet connection • Wi-Fi password •... -
Page 8: Power-Up And Connect Your Gateway
Power-up and Connect your Gateway Install the EnviroMonitor App 1. Install the EnviroMonitor app on your Smartphone. Find the app by searching for the Davis EnviroMonitor app in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. EnviroMonitor App The EnviroMonitor app will guide you through creating an account on WeatherLink.com, adding the... - Page 9 Power Up and Connect Your Gateway 1. Plug the AC adapter into the socket on the bottom of AC Adapter the Gateway and plug the adapter into the wall. Socket There are cable channels to the front and back, as well as the side, in which to run the cable.
- Page 10 8. Follow the prompts to finish adding the Gateway. 9. Once done, you will be prompted to add a Node or sensor suite. Add a Davis Sensor Suite (optional) You can add a cabled or wireless Vantage Pro2 sensor suite, such as GroWeather...
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Page 11: Set Up Nodes And Sensors
Set Up Nodes and Sensors Contents of Node Rechargable Bluetooth Lithium Battery Mesh status LED Compartment Solar Panel Cable status LED Solar Panel Jack (battery in hardware kit) Lithium Battery Battery Compartment Internal Door Mesh Door Tabs Antenna Connector Sensor D-Cell Battery for Internal or Ports... -
Page 12: Power-Up And Connect The Node
Requirements & Tools for Installation of Nodes and Sen- sors • Included precision/miniature slotted screwdriver; ideal size: 2.5 mm or 3/32”; see actual size image of screw head and screwdriver blade at right. • Four D-cell batteries • Smartphone with EnviroMonitor app installed. See page 6: Install the EnviroMonitor App. - Page 13 Power Up the Node: See illustration on page 9: Contents of Node. 1. Install 4 D-cell batteries according to the + and - marks in the battery compartment. The Node will power up. The mesh status LED will indicate connection. IMPORTANT: Install the D-cell batteries FIRST.
- Page 14 4. Insert the 6-wire sensor connector into the sensor port indicated by the app. Make sure it is aligned properly and not offset. Note: If the Davis sensor has an RJ-plug on its RJ Adapter, cable, use the Davis RJ Adapter, product #6860 number 6860.
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Page 15: Mount The Node
Mount the Node The Node can be mounted on a pole or a flat surface such as a wall or a wooden post. It is important that the Node be mounted so that the solar panel gets the greatest amount of sunshine -- the solar panel should be facing south (in the Northern Hemisphere) or north (in the Southern Hemisphere). -
Page 16: Manage Your Data
Log on to WeatherLink.com to view and manage your data. You can also use view and manage your data on your smartphone with the Mobilize app. Find the app by searching for Davis Mobilize in the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. Download the... -
Page 17: Maintenance
Maintenance The solar panel on your Node will perform well even with dust on it. However, keep the panel charging optimally by periodically cleaning any bird droppings, heavy dust, dirt, snow, leaves, or insect nests or webs from the solar panel. Cleaning frequency will depend on your installation, but at least once a year. - Page 18 How can I tell if my Node batteries are getting too low? The mesh LED will be solid or blinking amber to show that the Node’s batteries are low. See the table above. You can also see the battery power in the app: choose this Node’s Gateway, then this Node, then Node Power.
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Page 19: Appendix A: Using An External Long Range Antenna
Appendix A: Using an External Long Range Antenna Add a high gain external antenna to your Gateway and/or Nodes to increase the transmission distance of an EnviroMonitor mesh network up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m). Antennas can be used for either Node-to-Node or Node-to-Gateway transmission. - Page 20 Using an external antenna with the IP Gateway Note: If you are using your IP Gateway in a Universal Shelter, remove the solid grommet from one of the holes in the base of the shelter. Run the antenna cable up through this hole.
- Page 21 Using a Long Range Antenna with a Node 1. Open the Node. 2. Remove the installed mesh antenna by unscrewing it from the connector on the right side of the Node shelter. You may need to use a 5/16”/8 mm wrench or small pliers.
- Page 22 Adding an Extension Cable to your Long Range Antenna You can extend the length of your Long Range Antenna cable with the Antenna Extension Cable, product number 7692-025. Antenna Extension Cable Waterproof Junction Cover End Caps To use the extension cable: 1.
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Page 23: Specifications
Specifications Gateway Operating Temperature....32° to +140°F; 0° to +60°C Current Draw .....Average: 100 mA; Peak 700mA Housing Material. -
Page 24: Contacting Davis Technical Support
Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA. © Davis Instruments Corp. 2021 All rights reserved. Information in this document subject to change without notice. Davis Instruments Quality Management System is ISO 9001 certified. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A.
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