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RANGER Wall Mount Manual
The RANGER Wall Mount version is designed to allow for wall mount installations and to provide
environmental protection for the RANGER
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Dual digital inputs report state, total counts, and input frequency. K-Factor configurable for Flow
Totalizing
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SPDT Latching relay for local on/off control
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Configurable from the SignalFire Cloud website
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SignalFire Cloud allows for data visualization, trending, and alarming
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Supports MQTT Sparkplug B communication protocol for connection to other servers
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Compact and simple to install and maintain
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Local configuration and diagnostics available using the micro-USB port and the SignalFire RANGER
ToolKit PC software
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Expansion modules for additional I/O (2AI/1DI, Modbus, HART, SDI-12)
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Internal backlog of a minimum of 200,000 datapoints in the event of loss of signal. Backlog will be
automatically sent when the RANGER reconnects
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Can be field converted to support an external antenna
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Class 1 Division 2 certified
Rev 1.1
signal-fire.cloud
SignalFire Telemetry
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- Page 1 RANGER Wall Mount Manual The RANGER Wall Mount version is designed to allow for wall mount installations and to provide environmental protection for the RANGER Dual digital inputs report state, total counts, and input frequency. K-Factor configurable for Flow Totalizing...
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Page 2: Specifications
Specifications Enclosure Size Polycarbonate 7.8” tall × 8.27” wide x 4” deep IP68 rated 2.1Lbs (1kg) Power Source Internal Lithium battery pack (SignalFire Part Number: 4DPak) Optional solar or external DC power options also available Temperature -40°C to +85°C Rating RANGER SIM Slot 4FF Nano SIM card (LTE Cat M SIM and data plan required) RANGER Local... - Page 3 Model Numbers Rev 1.1...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Specifications ..................................2 Table of Contents ..................................4 Hazardous Location Certification ............................5 Dimensions ....................................6 Connections and Components ..............................7 Sensor Connections................................. 8 Analog Input ..................................8 Digital Inputs ..................................9 Relay Output ..................................10 2AI/1DI ....................................11 Modbus RS-485 ................................. -
Page 5: Hazardous Location Certification
Hazardous Location Certification The RANGER is rated Class 1 Division 2 non-incendive when powered by its internal battery pack. or its internal DC-DC converter. The HCSolar unit is not C1D2 certified so it is for general purpose areas only. WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE COMPONENTS UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS FREE OF IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS. -
Page 6: Dimensions
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Page 7: Connections And Components
Connections and Components STATUS LED The STATUS LED (green) will flash 3 times on a successful data transmission to the server ERROR LED The ERROR LED (red) will blink 3 times to indicate that an attempted data transmission failed Check-in Button If this button is pressed the RANGER will blink the green or red status LED 3 times to indicate the status of the last transmission to the server. -
Page 8: Sensor Connections
Sensor Connections Screw Terminal Connections Analog Input The analog input provides 13V/18V (selectable in software, see page 11) to the attached sensor. The analog input can operate in either current (4-20mA), or voltage (1-5V). The input mode must be set by the slide switch. Slide the switch up to Volts for a voltage input, or down to mA for a current input. -
Page 9: Digital Inputs
4-20mA Transmitter Sensor powered by Active Loop 1-5V Wiring Diagram Vout 1-5V Sensor Digital Inputs The digital inputs (2 total) can be dry contact or voltage (must be push-pull, 30Vdc max). Be sure to connect the ground bus from the module to either the ground of the voltage pulse device or the dry contact. Rev 1.1... -
Page 10: Relay Output
Relay Output The RANGER has a single latching SPDT relay which may be controlled remotely from the server or by using the RANGER’s internal relay control logic. The Relay will connect the COM terminal to NC when de-energized and the COM will be connected to the NO terminal when energized Relay Energized (COM connected to NC) Relay De-Energized (COM connected to NO) Rev 1.1... -
Page 11: 2Ai/1Di
Expansion Cards The RANGER has the option of being ordered with daughter cards to expand the I/O capabilities. Currently, four expansion cards are offered: the 2AI/1DI, Modbus, HART, RTD and SDI-12cards. If the expansion cards are installed separately it must be enabled using the RANGER ToolKit by loading the appropriate firmware. RANGER with a 2AI/1DI installed 2AI/1DI The 2AI/1DI card provides the RANGER with two (2) additional analog inputs, and one (1) additional digital... -
Page 12: Modbus Rs-485
Modbus RS-485 The Modbus card provides the RANGER with the ability to read a Modbus sensor over two-wire RS-485. Follow the diagram below for wiring the Modbus expansion card to a sensor. Sensors can be powered off the RANGER’s onboard analog sensor power output. Like the analog sensor, its voltage is set in the RANGER configuration tile (see page 11). -
Page 13: Hart
HART The HART card provides the RANGER with the ability to power a HART transmitter and read its variables. The HART sensor should be wired to the RANGER’s HART terminals as shown below. Note that the HART card also has 1 digital input available. The system can supply up to 18Vdc to the sensors and then read the HART data from each sensor. -
Page 14: Sdi-12
SDI-12 The SDI-12 card provides the RANGER with the ability to read from SDI-12 sensors. The SDI-12 bus contains three lines, Power (12Vdc), Data, and GND. Across multiple sensors, these three lines must be connected in parallel, such that all the Power lines are connected together, the Data lines are all connected together, and GND lines are connected together. -
Page 15: Rtd
The RTD card supports a direct connection to a 3-wire P100 RTD temperature probe. The RTD should be wired as pictured below. RANGER RTD Daughter Card The F+ and RTD+ terminals should be wired to the two wires with the same color from the RTD (typically red), while the RTD- should be connected to the third RTD wire (typically white). -
Page 16: Power Options
Power Options Lithium Battery Pack (4DPak) The internal lithium battery pack is the default power source for the ranger, simply plug the battery pack into the RANGER PCB battery connector to power the RANGER on. DC-DC converter In situations where DC power is available, the RANGER can be ordered with an internal DC-DC converter that accepts 9-36Vdc from an external source. -
Page 17: Mounting And Care
Mounting and Care It is important to mount the RANGER, so it is vertically oriented with the NPT fitting facing down. Screw holes for wall Screwable back panel mounting (also found to ensure secure on the bottom) installation of the RANGER within the enclosure. -
Page 18: External Antenna Conversion
External Antenna Conversion The Wall Mount RANGER is shipped with its internal antenna connected to the cellular modem. If an external antenna is needed the user can switch to the external antenna by following the following steps. Disconnect the internal antenna connector by unscrewing the SMA connection. - Page 19 Remove the plug in the cord grip and run the antenna cable through the cord grip. Connect antenna to the RANGER SMA connector. Zip tie the coax cable to the mounting bracket Ensure that all cord grips and tight to provide a watertight seal. Rev 1.1...
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Page 20: Cloud Setup And Information
Cloud Setup and Information Full documentation on using the SignalFire Cloud features and how to remotely configure your RANGER is available in an online knowledge base. The manual provides instructions on user management, configuring alarms, generating reports, and more. Whether you are a new or experienced user, this manual serves as a valuable resource to maximize the platform's capabilities. -
Page 21: Technical Support And Contact Information
Technical Support and Contact Information SignalFire Telemetry 140 Locke Dr., Suite B Marlborough, MA 01749 (978) 212-2868 support@signal-fire.com Revision History Revision Date Changes/Updates 1/6/23 Initial release 8/2/23 Insert images, Add Active Loop Drawing. Added relay drawings. Added RTD. Added Cloud Setup Page. Rev 1.1...
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