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- Page 2 RedLab WLS-IFC USB-to-Wireless Interface Module User's Guide Document Revision 1.2 E, April, 2014 © Copyright 2014, Meilhaus Electronic...
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Page 3: Important Note
Imprint User’s Guide RedLab® Series Document Revision 1.2 E Revision Date: April 2014 Meilhaus Electronic GmbH Am Sonnenlicht 2 D-82239 Alling near Munich, Germany http://www.meilhaus.de © Copyright 2014 Meilhaus Electronic GmbH All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, by photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Meilhaus Electronic GmbH. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Overview: RedLab WLS-IFC features .......................6 RedLab WLS-IFC block diagram........................6 Software features ..............................6 Chapter 2 Installing the RedLab WLS-IFC......................7 What comes with your RedLab WLS-IFC shipment? ..................7 Hardware ..................................7 Additional documentation..............................7 Unpacking the RedLab WLS-IFC ........................8 Installing the software ............................8 Installing the RedLab WLS-IFC.........................8... -
Page 5: Preface
What you will learn from this user’s guide This user’s guide explains how to install, configure, and use the RedLab WLS-IFC. This user’s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site, and to technical support resources. -
Page 6: Introducing The Redlab Wls-Ifc
RedLab WLS-IFC to communicate with remote devices, you can connect it to different computers without having to configure the network parameters. The RedLab WLS-IFC has LEDs that indicate the status of communication over the wireless link. An LED bar graph shows the fade margin of signals received by the RedLab WLS-IFC. -
Page 7: Installing The Redlab Wls-Ifc
In addition to this hardware user's guide, you should also receive the Quick Start Guide (available on our RedLab CD (root directory)). This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your RedLab WLS-IFC and information regarding installation of that software. Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware. -
Page 8: Unpacking The Redlab Wls-Ifc
As with any electronic device, you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity. Before removing the RedLab WLS-IFC from its packaging, ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge. -
Page 9: Configuring The Network Parameters
If the Power LED turns off If the Power LED is lit but then turns off, the computer has lost communication with the RedLab WLS-IFC. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it. This should restore communication, and the Power LED should remain on after the device is configured. -
Page 10: Restoring Factory Default Settings
Only devices with matching parameter settings for PAN, CH, and AES Key (if set) can communicate with each other. For information on setting up the network parameters for your RedLab WLS-IFC, refer to the "WLS Series" section of the "Temperature Input Boards" chapter in the Universal Library User's Guide. -
Page 11: Functional Details
Chapter 3 Functional Details External components The RedLab WLS-IFC has the following external components, as shown in Figure 2. Status LEDs (USB Activity, Transmit, Receive, Received Signal Strength indicators) Power LED USB connector Power Received Signal Strength (RSS) LEDs Receive LED... -
Page 12: Power Led
RedLab WLS-IFC User's Guide Functional Details Power LED LED is lit when the RedLab WLS-IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub. Power USB connector The USB connector provides +5V power and communication. -
Page 13: Specifications
Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 °C unless otherwise specified. Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design. Wireless communications Table 1. Wireless communications specifications Communication standard IEEE 802.15.4, ISM 2.4 GHz frequency band, non-beacon, point-to-point Range Indoor/urban: Up to 150' (50 m) Outdoor RF line-of-sight: Up to 1/2 mile (750 m) Transmit power output 10 mW (10 dBm) -
Page 14: Power
RedLab WLS-IFC User's Guide Specifications Power Table 5. Power specifications Parameter Conditions Specification Supply current 300 mA max (Note 3) Self-Powered Hub refers to a USB hub with an external power supply. Self-powered hubs allow a Note 3: connected USB device to draw up to 500 mA. This device may not be used with bus-powered hubs due to the power supply requirements. -
Page 15: Led Configuration
Specifications LED configuration Table 9. LED configuration Power The RedLab WLS-IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub Received Signal Strength Indicator 3 green LED bar graph. The LEDs will turn on when receiving a wireless (RSSI) message and stay on for approximately 1 second after the end of the message. - Page 16 Meilhaus Electronic GmbH Am Sonnenlicht 2 D-82239 Alling, Germany Phone: +49 (0)8141 - 5271-0 Fax: +49 (0)8141 - 5271-129 E-Mail: sales@meilhaus.com http://www.meilhaus.com...
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