Wireless sensors For monitoring environmental conditions • Temperature • Humidity • Light User manual I n t e g r a t e d C o n t r o l S o l u t i o n s & E n e r g y S a v i n g s...
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Carel rTM system, prior warning. due to an improvement made to the The liability of CAREL in relation to its products is specifi ed in the CAREL general ZigBee wireless communication contract conditions, available on the website www.carel.com and/or by specifi c agreements with customers;...
8.10 List of Access Point system variables (alphabetical order) ....36 2.4 Technical specifi cations ................15 8.11 List of parameters and variables, Access Point versione ......2.5 List of parameters and variables, BP SE Sensor ........16 ® ............................. Modbus RTU 2.6 Installation notes ....................17...
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12. RTM SE HANDHELD 12.1 General Features ...................48 12.2 Operating modes ..................48 12.3 Main menu .....................48 12.4 Scan Energy ....................48 12.5 Scan Networks ....................49 12.6 Scan Connection ...................49 12.7 Unbinding .......................49 12.8 Ping test ......................49 12.9 Network commands ..................49 12.10 “View Mode” menu ..................50 12.11 “Open Network”...
30 Sensors in the network. There can be a maximum of 60 Routers in The CAREL rTM SE system can be used in all industrial and trade businesses the wireless network, 48 of which are visible to the supervisor. The Access...
1.2 Codes Code Model Features Power supply WS01U01M00 BP SE Sensor Temp. for showcases Battery WS01W02M00 EP SE Sensor Temp for cold rooms or showcases Battery (*) WS01G01M00 SA Sensor Room temp./humid. Battery (*) WS01F01M00 SI Sensor Temp./humid./lux for industrial use...
Terminology Wireless Wireless means “without wires”, in contrast to the term wired. Wireless network Communications system (series of devices, appliances, methods and protocols) for the transmission of information via radio, typically radio- frequency technology used instead of wired connections, making the systems particularly fl exible.
Low cost; For data communication with the Access Point, the end device uses a “parent” for eff ective wireless transmission; this may be a Router or the Access Point itself. 1.5 Type of Carel wireless network (MESH) Legenda: ZigBee Coordinator -...
RA Router-Actuator +3 dBm connections between the sensors and the access point fails. • Router-Pulse Counter +10 dBm • Recommended: BP SE Sensor +3 dBm • EP SE Sensor +3 dBm Up to 15 sensors 1 Router; • SA Room Sensor +3 dBm from 16 to 30 sensors 2 Routers;...
1.9 Reference standards HI_TEMP_TRESHOLD High temperature signal thresholds (in tenths of a degree °C) The Carel wireless sensors have been tested in accordance with the following HI_TEMP_TRE- High temperature signal threshold for probe 1. Can be set standards: SHOLD_1 in tenths of a degree centigrade...
2. BP SE SENSOR (BUILT-IN PROBE) The BP SE Sensor is designed to be positioned directly inside the showcases, fi tted using its own fastening bracket. The rear features metal shielding that, combined with the thermal insulation inside the shell, prevents the formation of frost at the rear of the sensor, and consequently better thermal insulation from the wall.
Activate switch SW1 to send the sensor data manually, or check the connection. Stimulating SW1 Green ON (approx. 1s)yellow BP SE Sensor in Reset The CLEAN button is used to set cleaning status or deactivate the showcase, ON (4..5s) green ON (approx.
From 3 to 8 years, depending on the tran- conditions smission time set. time constant equal to the average weight value (in minutes). (CAREL is not responsible for the specifi ed battery life) High temperature alarm function: Radio frequency specifi cations...
2.5 List of parameters and variables, BP SE Sensor Below is the table of supervisor parameters for the BP SE Sensor. Variable Index Name Description Def. “Type R/W” ‘CMD_PASSW_1’ ‘Command Password (1)’ 65535 ‘TRANSM_CYCLE’ ‘TX data cycle time’ 3600 ‘HI_TEMP_TRESHOLD’...
2.6 Installation notes 2.9 Application examples The sensor is installed on the bracket supplied as follows: Fasten the bracket to the wall with two screws, supplied together with the Supermarket showcases sensor, considering that the unit being installed is a radio device, and thus taking the necessary precautions;...
3. EP SE, SA, SI SENSORS AND CI PULSE COUNTER This section provides all the information common to the devices whose serial ID is confi gured by dipswitch. Refer to the specifi c instructions for each device. EP SE SA Sensor SI Sensor CI Pulse Counter Fig.
3.4 Binding procedure 3.5 Resetting the sensor (unbinding) Binding is a special procedure used to associate the sensors with the Access The reset procedure is required when the sensor needs to be moved and Point. Once completed, the sensors will send the temperature data measure associated with another wireless network (diff erent Access Point).
In all other cases, data transmission is defi ned by the set transmission time. Battery life in normal operating From 3 to 8 years, depending on the transmis- conditions sion time set. (CAREL is not responsible for the specifi ed battery life) Logical state of DOOR_POL and DEFROST_POL variables Radio frequency specifi cations...
4.4 List of parameters and variables, EP SE Sensor Below is the table of supervisor parameters for the model EP SE sensors, and also applies to the EP1 Router-Sensor (only for the special sensor function). Variable Index Name Description Def. “Type R/W”...
4.5 EP SE Sensor installation notes 4.7 EP SE electrical connections Remove the cover by unscrewing the four screws at the front. Fasten the case to the wall with minimum two screws, remembering that this is a radio device and therefore the necessary details must be observed. Connect the two NTC temperature probes (10K@25°C Beta(25/85) = 3435K) to the terminals provided.
5. SA ROOM SENSOR The SA Sensor is used to measure room temperature and humidity in residential applications. It features one temperature probe and one humidity probe to measure ambient conditions, and sends the data measured to the Access Point at regular intervals. Fig.
100 mW Battery life in normal operating From 3 to 8 years, depending on the transmis- conditions sion time set. (CAREL is not responsible for the specifi ed battery life) Radio frequency specifi cations Frequency: selectable from 2405 to 2480 MHz...
5.4 Sensor installation notes Remove the cover. Fasten the case to the wall with minimum two screws, remembering that this is a radio device and therefore the necessary details must be observed. Select the network address on the dipswitches. Remove the insulating protection on the battery. Perform the binding procedure.
6. SI INDUSTRIAL SENSOR The SI Sensor is used to measure the temperature, humidity and light intensity in residential or light industrial applications. It features one temperature probe, one humidity probe and one light intensity sensor to measure ambient conditions, and sends the data measured to the Access Point at regular intervals..
100 mW Battery life in normal operating From 3 to 8 years, depending on the transmis- conditions sion time set. (CAREL is not responsible for the specifi ed battery life) Radio frequency specifi cations Frequency: selectable from 2405 to 2480 MHz...
6.3 List of parameters and variables, SI Sensor Below is the table of supervisor parameters for the SI Sensors. Variable Index Name Description Def. “Type R/W” CMD_PASSW_1 ‘Command Password (1) ‘ 65535 TRANSM_CYCLE ‘TX data cycle time’ 3600 LO_TEMP_TRESHOLD ‘Threshold low Temp. ’ -500 -500 1000...
Data transmission at settable interval in minutes (this aff ects battery life); Battery life in normal operating From 3 to 8 years, depending on the transmis- conditions sion time set (CAREL is not responsible for the Main variables available to the supervisory system specifi ed battery life) •...
7.4 List of parameters and variables, CI Pulse Counter Below is the table of supervisor parameters for the CI devices; this also applies to the RC Router-Pulse Counter (only for the special pulse counter function). Variable Index Name Description Def. “Type R/W”...
7.5 CI Pulse Counter installation notes 7.7 CI Pulse Counter electrical connections Remove the cover by unscrewing the four screws at the front. Fasten the case to the wall with minimum two screws, remembering that this is a radio device and therefore the necessary details must be observed. Connect the two NTC temperature probes (10K@25°C Beta(25/85) = 3435K) to the terminals provided.
8. AP ACCESS POINT This is the coordinator of a wireless network as well as the gateway for the information between the ZigBee™ protocol and the CAREL supervisor side (pCO, PlantVisor, PlantWatch or any CAREL master device). Up to 7 Access Points can be connected to the same serial line.
For 10s: LED 1 and 2 on 8.6 Resetting the device To reset the device, proceed as follows: Press and hold button T1 (L1 fl ashes quickly) For 30s: LED 2 on (search for ZigBee channel) LED 1 fl ashes slowly (1s). after 10s L3 comes on for 4 to 5s The Access Point is ready for use, the wireless network has been initialised.
8.8 Table of LED status 8.9 Technical specifi cations Action LED sequence (with times Meaning of the signal Power supply 12-24 Vac/dc ±10% 100mA; 50/60 Hz; in sec.) Use a class II safety transformer with minimum power rating of 2 VA. 12 Vac L1 ON Access Point ON with transformer recommended...
8.10 List of Access Point system variables RX_MSG_LEVEL Indicates the wireless transmission and reception le- vels for the Access Point in dBm +100. For minimum (alphabetical order) reception, the value must be greater than 8, medium quality reception from 15 to 30, and good quality values greater than 30;...
8.11 List of parameters and variables, Access Point versione Modbus RTU In order to access the information from the system of sensors, the supervisor connection settings are as follows: Modbus® RTU protocol; baud rate 9600 8, N, 2 or 19200 8, N, 2. Below is the table of supervisor variables for the system components.
8.13 Electrical connections and physical dimensions L1 L2 L3 Rx- Rx+ GND DIP: 1 2 3 4 12 Vac/dc power supply; Modbus® RS485 serial connection; Dipswitches for serial address; Antenna. Fig. 8.c Note: all the measurements are in mm. “Wireless probes” +0300030EN - rel. 1.0 - 16.07.2010...
9. RO ROUTER This is a device that repeats the wireless signals so as to cover greater distances between the Access Point and the sensors. As soon as it detects a wireless signal recognised by the network, it relays it. In addition, it can be used to expand the number of sensors connected to the Access Point when these exceed 30 units, or if the distance is greater than 30 m.
9.3 Resetting the device To reset the device, proceed as follows.. Make sure that there are no Access Points with the network open in the vicinity. Press and hold button T1 until the pairs of LEDs L1-L2 and L2-L3 fl ash alternately.
• EP1 Router-Sensor (with two analogue and two digital inputs, the same The Router-Bridge is used to connect a local Modbus RTU network of Carel operation as the EP SE Sensor battery version); or third party devices when needing to supervise instruments via a wireless •...
Mode =2 (Heat) 10.3 RA Router-Actuator Control is performed as follows: High threshold = Set Point + Hysteresis/2 The Router-Actuator is a device featuring: • Low threshold = Set Point - Hysteresis/2 1 NTC probe input 10K@25°C • 2 two digital inputs; If Temperature >...
± 1 °C -10T30°C; ± 2 °C -30T40°C Temperature measurement inputs Measurement from -50 to + 90 C. Resolution 0.1 C. Compatible with standard CAREL probes 10 KOhm @25C (B3435) Digital inputs For voltage-free contacts (isolated) - Closing current 0.01mA. Use self-cleaning contacts (Open connector transistor or Reed Switch).
10.8 List of Router parameters The following parameters are valid for the RO Router as well as for the Router function on the following devices: • EP1 Router-Sensor; • RB Router-Bridge; • RA Router-Actuator; • RC Router-Pulse Counter Variable Index Name Description Def.
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10.1 Electrical connections and physical dimensions • RO Router 230 Vac ver. fori di fissaggio mounting holes CH19 Fig. 10.d If the device is used with a diff erent power outlet, cut the cable and connect a plug that meets requirements. •...
11.2 Power supply connection The 12-24 Vac/dc Access Point and Router can be powered using the CAREL 230/12 Vac 3 VA plug-in transformer code TRASP3E120, or electrical panel transformer code TRADR4W012, or any other 12 Vac 2 VA transformer.
Connected to a network >Join Scan the rTM SE handheld is connected to a compatible network (Modbus / Carel); Only in this case can it activate the test function (Ping Test). Functions available in this mode: Ping test Network functions (“Commands” menu) Press Unbinding (“Leave Net”...
For each Router the two least signifi cant digits of the unique device address (MAC ADDRESS) are shown, along with the signal level (RSSI). Dettaglio indicazioni del segnale Z-HANDHELD Datails of signal-levels Ping Test ZB-CAREL Join Z-HANDHELD NETWORKS NETWORKS Node...
Router devices available in the vicinity. Select the required Router, a prompt is shown to confi rm the unbinding Z-HANDHELD Z-HANDHELD command. ZB-CAREL ZB-CAREL The menu can only be accessed after entering the correct Gateway password Network View Mode (if not equal to zero).
The Access Point password can be a number between 0 and 65534. The value 65535 (0xFFFF) cannot be set from the handheld, as this completely blocks access to the special functions. This value can only be set on the Access Point via direct serial communication. Z-HANDHELD ZB-CAREL Network Commands Insert Contacting...
12.17 Set Sensor address The menu for setting the sensor address is used to assign the Modbus address to special sensors (sensors without dipswitches). If the operation Z-HANDHELD Z-HANDHELD Z-HANDHELD Z-HANDHELD is cancelled ZB-CAREL ZB-CAREL ZB-CAREL ZB-CAREL on the keypad. SENSOR ADDRESSING ADDRESSING...
12.18 Unbind Sensor This menu is used to unbind an individual sensor. Z-HANDHELD If the operation Choose Choose ZB-CAREL is cancelled on Sensor Sensor the keypad. to Leave to Leave SENSOR MENU Aborted Addr= 100 >Sens List After a two Choose >Set Addr...
12.19 Start screen When fi rst starting the device (inserting the batteries), the ZigBee handheld Only one Router visible. wireless signal level meter shows the following screens in rapid succession: Device installation • not recommended Completely black screen • Bootloader activation screen •...
USB port of a personal computer running a special program (Z-Confi g, Router-Sniff er associated: only LED L2 fl ashes downloadable from KSA) that analyses Carel proprietary ZigBee networks On power-up, LEDs L1, L2, L3 on the Router-Sniff er come on for around three and identifi es which devices are able to communicate with one another, seconds then fl ash quickly for around another three seconds.
14. Z-CONFIG PROGRAM System requirements Z-Confi g runs on a Personal Computer with the Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, XP or XP SP2 operating system. The program’s limited use of memory resources (hard disk-RAM) means it can be installed and run on any recent PC. Installation of the program requires installation of the DotNetFramework version 2.0 Starting the program...
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“System Settings” window If the channel and PanID are set incorrectly and do not correspond to any network in the vicinity of the Router-Sniff er, the extended PanID is not This window features several frames: detected and remains null. Opens the serial port for communication with the Router-Sniff er. The port corresponding to the Router-Sniff er device must be selected.
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“Data Table” window The “Data Table” window shows a table of the devices in the network. Initially this table only shows the “Router Sniff er” device, simply called the “Sniff er”. Selecting “Start Discovery” activates discovery of the nodes in the network. The process continues indefi nitely until selecting “Stop Discovery”.
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Notes on operation: Links between Routers The information summarised in the “Data Table” is the only data that Z-Confi g The connecting lines between the Router nodes indicate the quality of the can extract from the network nodes. All “application layer” information, such respective wireless connections (LQI).
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Device layout: Fig. 14.m Identifi cation of network parameters for ModBus networks Modbus network parameters can be read by querying the network Access Point. The network channel is available by reading InputRegister[IR_03] on the Gateway. The network PanID is available by reading InputRegister[IR_04] on the Fig.
14.5 Layout examples Installation examples: - Application example involving 15 Sensors with one Access Point and Router-Bridge Fig. 14.n - Application example involving 30 Sensors with one Access Point and 2 Router-Bridges Fig. 14.o - Application example involving 30 Sensors with one Access Point and 2 Router-Bridges Fig.
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- Application example involving 45 Sensors with one Access Point and 3 Router-Bridges Fig. 14.q “Wireless probes” +0300030EN - rel. 1.0 - 16.07.2010...
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Installation data System data Customer Channel Address PANID Project Extended PANID 0, 1, 2, 3 Network password Date (set from handheld) Access Point Cabinet name Serial ID MAC address (Hex) Type of device NTC probe 1 NTC probe 2 DI 1 DI 2 bound “Wireless probes”...
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