Page 1 of 15 INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE for FIXED MESH NODE FAP4210-001 GATEWAY NODE FAP2210-001 Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. 1047 Vista Park Drive, Suite A Forest, VA 24551 Phone: (434)316-5230 Fax: (434)316-5232 www.iwtwireless.com Issuer: Cara Stephens Revised: November 21, 2008 Approval: Doc. Num.
Page 2 of 15 CONTENTS 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.0 4.0 4.1 4.2 5.0 6.0 6.1 6.2 7.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................................................................................................. 3 SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................. 4 DEVICES INSTALLED ABOVE GROUND (FMN / GWN):...................................... 4 DEVICES INSTALLED IN UNDERGROUND COAL MINES (FMN ONLY):......... 4 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FAP4210-001 / FAP2210-001.........
Page 3 of 15 1.0 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Innovative Wireless Technologies’ Fixed Mesh Node (FMN) and Gateway Node (GWN) are transceivers designed primarily for use in industrial mining applications. The FAP4210-001 Fixed Mesh Nodes (FMN) is a fixed infrastructure device which acts as a repeater or router in an ad-hoc wireless communications network. Voice communications, text messaging, and tracking capability of personnel are supported over the mesh network.
Page 4 of 15 2.0 SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE OPERATION. READ THIS INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THE FIXED MESH NODE OR GATEWAY NODE. 2.1 DEVICES INSTALLED ABOVE GROUND (FMN / GWN): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 5 of 15 MSHA Intrinsic Safety Evaluation Number: 23-ISA080005-0 Per MSHA’s evaluation, this product has been determined to be intrinsically safe under the following conditions: • The FMN is installed ONLY in areas where permissible equipment is not required. • The FMN is installed with the following intrinsically safe backup battery assembly: Innovative Wireless Technologies FAP9100-002 • The FMN is installed with the following 900 MHz antenna: M-2 Antenna Systems, Inc. Model No.
Page 6 of 15 3.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR FAP4210-001 / FAP2210-001 ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature Dimensions Weight Enclosure -30 to +60C ambient 11.8” x 11” x 4.25” 11.4 lbs IP65 POWER Main DC Connector Voltage Current Current w/ battery charging Note 1 Note 2 Universal Mate-N-Lock (keyed) +13V - +26VDC 0.15Aavg, 0.40Apeak @ 24VDC 0.30Aavg, 0.40Apeak @ 24VDC IS Battery (Optional) Connector Voltage Current Universal Mate-N-Lock (keyed) +5.9V to +7.2VDC (Open-Circuit) 1.2Aavg, 3.5Apeak @ 6.9VDC (O.C.
Page 7 of 15 4.0 FIXED MESH NODE / GATEWAY DESCRIPTION 4.1 INPUTS / OUTPUTS The following is an explanation of the FMN / GWN inputs and outputs shown in FIGURE 1: CON1: Main power input. Four-pin Universal Mate-n-Lok connector. Receives input from DC supply (16-24 VDC, 3 Amps nominal) CON2: Backup battery input. Four-pin Universal Mate-n-Lok connector. Receives input from 6V sealed lead acid battery.
Page 8 of 15 ANTENNA PORT 1 CON4 CON3 (GWN ONLY) ANTENNA PORT 2 FIGURE 1: FMN / GWN CONNECTIONS Issuer: Cara Stephens Revised: November 21, 2008 Approval: Doc. Num.
Page 9 of 15 4.2 COMPONENTS NECESSARY FOR INSTALLATION The following components and accessories are used when installing and operating the FMN / GWN as part of a system (see section 6.0 for installation instructions): Power cable (IWT P/N: FAA4200-007): The power cable for the DC supply input CON1 is an MSHA approved flame resistant, 2conductor, 18 AWG with a 4-pin Universal Mate-n-Lok connector.
Page 10 of 15 5.0 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FIXED MESH NODE MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL 5.1 Conduct a survey to determine the appropriate sites to install the nodes from an RF and Power perspective. 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.2. FMNs / GWNs may be supplied with a line voltage between 16VDC and 24VDC Follow approved system installation guidelines pertaining to length of both power and RF cables.
Page 11 of 15 6.0 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT NOTE: THE FMN / GWN MUST BE PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED BY TRAINED PERSONNEL. 6.1 INSTALLATIONS BELOW GROUND (FMN ONLY) IMPORTANT NOTE: WHEN USED IN AN UNDERGROUND COAL MINING APPLICATION, THE FMN MUST BE INSTALLED AS PART OF A MSHA APPROVED SYSTEM. FIXED MESH NODES MUST BE INSTALLED PER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE APPROVED SYSTEM INCLUDING CABLE LENGTHS, CABLE TYPES, AND POWER SUPPLIES. At each of the sites determined by the survey described in 5.
Page 12 of 15 The connector should mate smoothly and lock in place with an audible click. If the connector does not mate properly check for obstructions and try again. Connect the other end of the cable to a junction box or power supply via the attached spade lugs. The black wire is ground. The other wire should be connected to line voltage. Make sure that the cable is properly secured. 6.1.
Page 13 of 15 DO NOT BLOCK VENT OPENING NEAR HANDLE OF ASSEMBLY ENCLOSURE> DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY IN INVERTED POSITION. AVOID EXPOSURE OF BATTERY ASSEMBLY TO HEAT. DO NOT PLACE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO HEAT SOURCE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. 6.2 INSTALLATIONS ABOVE GROUND (FMN / GWN) At each of the sites determined by the survey described in 5.1: 6.2.1 Follow installation instructions of 6.1. 6.2.2 FMNs and GWNs installed above ground are not required to be part of a MSHA approved system.
Page 14 of 15 7.0 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS The FMN / GWN does not have any direct user interface. The status of the FMN / GWN and its connected backup battery may be monitored by observing the external LED1 blink pattern: SOLID ON: BLINK (1 sec ON, 1 sec OFF): WINK (50 msec ON, 1 sec OFF): OFF: Bad or missing battery (also solid during initial booting of device) Battery charging (normal use condition) Battery discharging No Power The FMN / GWN requires little routine maintenance.
