Wireless Sensor Network Node Installation Manual
This manual covers the general installation of the following SynapSense Wireless Sensor Network Nodes: • • • • • • 66-0002-001 66-0002-011 99-0039-001 99-0039-002 99-0039-011 99-0039-012
Regulatory Information Notice to Users: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Limited Two Year Warranty Our company warrants that for two years from the date of purchase, it will replace this product if found to be defective in materials or workmanship. For a prompt, no charge replacement of equivalent product, return the defective product postage prepaid to the appropriate address. Product Support Center 950 Iron Point Road, Suite 130 Folsom, CA 95682 United States of America This replacement is the company's sole obligation under this warranty. SynapSense, Inc.
1. Unpacking a. Each Node is shipped with… i. One pair Lithium AA batteries. ii. One pair double sided mounting tape iii. Installation Manual b. Nodes with external antenna capability (part numbers 990039-001, -002 and -003) i. One 2.4GHz duck antenna RP_SMA (78-0036-001-A) Check the contents of the package. Contact SynapSense if there are any parts missing. NOTE: Use of the equipment with any antenna other than the one provided is prohibited.
2. Operation The SynapNet Node is designed to work in conjunction with a SynapNet Gateway device and the SynapSoft console. Please be sure you have correctly configured SynapSoft on the gateway computer prior to continuing. SynapNet nodes can be added to an existing SynapSense Wireless Network (driven by a SynapNet Gateway) or be used to form a network.
f. The device will attempt to join any available SynapSense Wireless Sensor Networks. For more information on network formation, node placement, please see the SynapSense Wireless Network User Guide. Battery Cover Orientation: The battery cover can be orientated to allow either full weather sealing, or to allow for the correct operation of the internal temperature and humidity sensors. The cover contains an protrusion near the long edge which can be placed over a port near the battery compartment.
Node. The provided sensor interface cable is to be routed through the corresponding hole in the rubber gasket. NOTE: Use of the equipment with any sensor interface device cable other than the one provided is prohibited. Use of unauthorized equipment may void the warrantee and void the regulatory certification of the equipment. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: 1. No lights appear when batteries are inserted Please be sure the battery orientation is correct and that the batteries are fresh and charged. 2.
4. The node appears to have stopped sending on the network Check for the flashing red light (above) to see if the node has somehow fallen out of the network. The node can be reset without the removal of the battery comportment by the use of a magnetic reset tool, or any medium powered magnet. While watching the diagnostic light area, move the magnet along the long edge opposite the external sensor ports. The diagnostic lights will light and flash when the node has successfully reset.