User's Manual

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EN6040 EchoStream® Network Coordinator
Installation Instructions - 04448B
Overview
The network coordinator is a gateway that uses reliable frequency-hopping, spread-spectrum
technology to coordinate signals between end devices, high-power repeaters and the
application controller in a common serial data format.
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Select the Frequency Band
EchoStream products are able to use a range of radio frequencies, and must be configured for
your geographic area. To configure the network coordinator:
1. Use a small screwdriver to press the housing release tab (Fig. 1A); separate the housing.
2. Place a selection jumper on the appropriate frequency band selection pins (Fig. 1B).
• Place the jumper on the left two pins, marked AUS, to set the frequency range to 915-
928 MHz for Australia.
• Place the jumper on the right two pins, marked NZ, to set the frequency range to 921-
928 MHz for New Zealand.
• Leave jumper off the pins to set the frequency range to 902-928 MHz for North
America.
3. If network coordinator is powered on, press Reset to configure.
Connect Cabling
Caution: Long cable runs should not be adjacent to high current power feeds. Keep cable
lengths as short as possible to minimize noise pickup. Measure voltage at the network
coordinator on long cable runs.
1. Connect power cabling to the power terminal (Fig. 1C). Power cabling should meet the
following specifications:
Power cable requirements 2-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded-tinned copper with PVC
insulation rated to 300 volts at 26°C (80°F). (Belden #8205, for example.)
Maximum cable length 30.5 meters (100 feet).
2. Connect a serial cable to the serial data terminal (Fig. 1D). Cabling should meet the
following specifications:
Maximum cable length 15.25 meters (50 feet).
3. If an external tamper switch is needed, connect a cable to the tamper terminal (Fig. 1E).
Tamper cabling should meet the following specifications:
Maximum cable length 100 meters (328 feet).
4. Route the cabling through the side cabling knockout (Fig. 1F).
Mount the Network Coordinator
Caution: Mount the network coordinator in a location removed from metal. Metal objects
(duct work, wire mesh screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.
1. Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the network coordinator in a location
accessible for future maintenance.
2. Close the network coordinator housing.
Network Coordinator Operation
Caution: The EchoStream system should be tested regularly to ensure operation. To test,
place the system in test mode, activate an end device, and ensure an appropriate response.
The following LEDs are used to monitor network coordinator operation.
Serial Receive LED Lit when the network coordinator is receiving serial data from the
application controller (Fig. 1G).
Serial Transmit LED Lit when the network coordinator is transmitting serial data to the
application controller (Fig. 1H).
RF Receive LED Lit when the network coordinator is receiving a RF transmission from
another Inovonics Wireless device (Fig. 1I).
RF Transmit LED Lit when the network coordinator is transmitting an RF transmission to an
end device or high-power repeater (Fig. 1J).
Power LED Lit when the network coordinator is receiving power (Fig. 1K).
The following buttons/controls are used during operation:
Reset Press to restart the network coordinator after a configuration change (Fig. 1L).
Tamper Sends an alarm when the network coordinator housing is opened (Fig. 1M).
Specifications
Housing dimensions 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"(162.0 mm x 91.4 mm x 27.9 mm)
Weight 161 g (5.7 oz)
Power requirement 12 VAC or VDC
Radio Inovonics Wireless EchoStream
Operating frequency 902-928 MHz (USA) 915-925 MHz (AUS) 921-928 MHz (NZ)
Operating environment 0-60°C, (32-140°F) up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Figure 1 Network Coordinator components
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to conform to its own specifications and to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of manufacture.
Within the warranty period, Inovonics will repair or replace, at its option, all or any part of
the warranted Product. Inovonics will not be responsible for dismantling and/or
reinstallation charges. To exercise the warranty, the User ("User", "Installer" or "Consumer")
must work directly through their authorized distributor who will be given a Return Material
Authorization ("RMA") Number by Inovonics. Details of shipment will be arranged directly
through the authorized distributor.
This warranty is void in cases of improper installation, misuse, failure to follow installation
and operating instructions, alteration, accident or tampering, and repair by anyone other
than Inovonics.
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damage or loss whatsoever, caused by the malfunction of Product due to products,
accessories, or attachments of other manufacturers, including batteries, used in conjunction
with Inovonics Products.
A. Housing release tab B. Frequency band selection pins
C. Power terminal D. Serial data terminal
E. Tamper terminal F. Side knockout
G. Serial receive LED H. Serial transmit LED
I. RF receive LED J. RF transmit LED
K. Power LED L. Reset button
M. Tamper Switch N. Serial data port
TAMPER RESET
AUS
NZ
TAMPER
SER TX
SER RX
GND
K
G
I
H
J
B
N
E
D
M
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