User Manual Model: Description: This Document Revision: Date: C900 FL-TG Wireless Monitor 2 2020.08.11 60 Kingsbridge Road Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 P 908.233.0101 | F 908.233.4111 www.marsint.
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved. Please send comments to: E-mail: techinfo@marsint.com Phone: 908.233.0101 Fax: 908.233.4111 1 Revision History REV Description Date By 1.0 Initial release 2020/01/20 CM 1.01 Added Channel Frequency Table 2020/01/28 CM Added Required FCC information 2020/08/11 DJS 2.
Table of Contents 1 Revision History .................................................................................................................................. 3 2 Device Overview.................................................................................................................................. 7 3 Applications........................................................................................................................................... 7 4 Hardware/ Software Needed .
13 FCC Notice ....................................................................................................................................... 26 14 Warranty Information ............................................................................................................... 27 14.1 Warranty Limitations ........................................................................................................ 27 14.2 Limitation of Damage .....................................................
Figure 19: File Window........................................................................................................................... 18 Figure 20: Wireless Monitor Underside View ............................................................................. 18 Figure 21: No COM Port Found Window.......................................................................................... 19 Figure 22: Provision App Ghost Window ........................................................................
2 Device Overview The wireless monitor (also called radio) is a transceiver that monitors the health of a light and wirelessly provide status to a central location. It will also provide the health of a battery backup in light. In an ideal condition, the 915 MHz frequency band (sub 1GHz) signal has a range of up to 4,000 feet. Device has an interface 4 wire assembly harness to power up with 5 Volt / Ground and TTL serial transmit and receive interface data lines.
RF Signs Sign Examples 38 Figure 1: RF Notice Label 5.1 Electrostatic sensitive device There is an electrostatic sensitive device (ESD) inside equipment. Figure 2: ESD Attention Label Prior to handling equipment, electrically discharge yourself by momentarily touching an unpainted metal ground object. 5.2 Additional Notice Terminate device RF port with a 50 Ohm load using antenna. Maximum RF input level is 10 dBm at the device RF port.
6.1 Provision Application Application Files Required 6.1.1.1 8880-027_Application_Provision_Tool_CVL 6.1.1.2 8880-029_AutoFirmwareProgramming Unzip both files to the C:\ drive root directory. Connect the Computer / Tablet to the wireless monitor using custom cable, shown in pictures below.
1. Provision Tab: The Provision tab is to provision wireless monitor in which has fields updated by electrician. 2. Status Tab: The Status tab is to check the firmware version and to report back problems to engineer. 3. Advanced Tab: The Advanced tab is to load firmware upgrade and for a Super User to make changes. o Provision Tab On the application provision tab, click the > Refresh button. The COM port that the wireless monitor is connected to will appear on the left field.
Figure 6: MAC Address View This is the default view of the application Provision tab, shown in figure below. Figure 7: Provision Tab Window (MGL Configuration) 6.2 Factory Defaults The provision tab has the following factory default settings.
Channel 2 Mode End Device Location Your location name X Station 0+0 X TX Power 17 Update Rate 28,800 Unit in seconds 28,800 =8 Hours It can be set as low as 60 seconds. Table 1: Factory Defaults 6.3 User Updates User shall update the following fields with information from the device assigned location information: Device Type Channel Station Location After any change click the [Save] Button.
Figure 8: Provision Tab Window (Station Configuration) o Status Tab This is the default view of the application Status tab.
Field Name Definition Comment MAC Address Unique Identifier Every unit has a unique value Channel Radio Frequency Channel Network Short Address Use to ping device Battery Voltage Internal Battery Charge / Discharge Voltage Power Source Which source is powering up light fixture LED Status External Luminaire Wireless firmware version Active wireless monitor firmware installed.
Figure 10: Advanced Tab Window o Super User To activate the Super User mode perform the following: Temporarily click the >Disconnect button. On the window top left corner click >Settings, checkmark the box next to Super User, click the >Save button. Connect back to the wireless monitor by clicking the > Connect button. Figure 11: Super User Mode Window For safety reasons, on re-opening app, the Super User box has to be check mark and settings re-saved.
The next step is generally not require as the wireless monitor comes with the latest firmware code loaded. How to load firmware in radio. Click the > Advanced tab, a warning window will pop up, click > Yes to proceed. Figure 12: Advanced Tab Warning Window Click the > Bootloader tab. Figure 13: Bootloader Tab Window Get the latest hex file(firmware). Click the [Select] button. Filename cannot have spaces. Figure 14: Hex File Field Window Next, click [Flash Boot Loader] button.
Figure 15: Flash Boot Loader Button Window Wait while file is uploading. Status bar will pop up. Figure 16: Status Window Bar (shown in progress) Status bar will reach 100% and on the bottom left corner it will say Flashing Success. Figure 17: Flashing Success Window (bottom left corner) Click the Disconnect and then Connect button. Click the [Status] tab and confirm that the correct firmware version is displayed.
First Time Connection For first time connection do the following: On the app window header top left corner Click > File Figure 19: File Window Click the > File, Click > Fetch Settings. This step is performed once. After each use cover the mini-USB port with cap to protect it from damage. Mini USB Cap Figure 20: Wireless Monitor Underside View 7 Troubleshooting Guide No com port found The following window will pop up when application is not connected to wireless monitor.
Figure 21: No COM Port Found Window Application is ghosted when not connected to wireless monitor. The bottom left corner will state “Not Connected”. Figure 22: Provision App Ghost Window Wireless monitor does not transmit The update rate is too long. Speed up the update rate by entering a lower value. Be careful as the system configuration will dictate the update rate field value.
1 12345- Antenna Inside (2in2 ) Temperature Sensor LED (Amber) Mini-USB Interface Connector 2 3 4 5 Figure 23: C900 FL-TG Wireless Monitor Details 9 Specification Operating Voltage: 5 Volts +/ - 0.25 Volts (250 milli-amps) Operating Temperature: -30 °C to 55 °C 9.
Channel Frequency (MHz) 0 903.08 1 905.24 2 907.4 3 909.56 4 911.72 5 913.88 6 916.04 7 918.2 8 920.36 9 922.52 10 924.68 11 926.84 12 915.00 Table 3: Channel Frequency List 9.2 RF Frequency Channel Setting To set the wireless monitor frequency (MHz) signal, click the left or right arrow next to the Channel field located on the Provision tab, click the Save button. For channel and frequency cross-reference, see Table 3 above.
9.3 Mechanical Dimensions Approximate Weight 2.55 W x 3.89 H x 1.87 L inches Excludes ground tab 8 Oz. (226.
10 Outline Drawing Measurements in inches [mm] 11 Tools The following tools are used to install device.
#1 Phillips Screwdriver For pc board installation in housing. The device mounting screws can be change to meet your product overall requirements. 12 Block Diagram 12.1 Wireless Monitor The components that make up a wireless monitor are depicted in Figure 26. Figure 26: Wireless Monitor Block Diagram 12.2 Architecture Overview A system can consist of the following major component.
Wireless Monitor Gateway Ciqada IoT Platform Gateway Monitored LED Fixture 915MHz Wireless Mesh Network Monitored LED Fixture Web Browse Monitored LED Fixture Mobile App Internet Ciqada IOT Platform (Cloud) Inernet Web Browser Internet Mobile App Figure 23: System Block Diagram P 25 of 29 8880-610_200_c900 fl-tg wireless monitor user manual Rev: 2
13 FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation that is subject to following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note 1: An FCC ID label must be conspicuously visible on the wireless radio exterior surface.
14 FCC Statement of Information to User 15 Warranty Information The wireless monitor has a standard 1 year limited warranty unless otherwise indicated on the shipping package as noted in the purchase agreement. 15.1 Warranty Limitations The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective product. Mars Int’l will decide which remedy to provide for the defective components as its own discretion.
16 Limitation of Liability © Copyright 2020 Mars International. All rights reserved. No part of this publication, or any software included with it may be reproduced. Stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, electronic, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright holder.
materials should be kept if a defective product needs to be shipped back to Mars. To request an RMA, please call 908.233.0101 and type the extension of the product account manager. 18 Product Identification Scheme To order wireless monitor or obtain product information use the following table.
