Long Range Wireless System - HPWS Series
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1. Transmitter Barrier Strip Label 45 2 ioo Receiver Barrier Strip Label sjarken ken System Components ieeerxxo eek eGavnsvaeas es General Dimensions ces perro ERR RR ERR Open Enclosure Model HPWS TX Transmitter Wiring Diagram Model HPWS TX HPWS Enclosure Connections 4 e Re Barrier Strip Connections Model HPWS TX Grounding Bus Bar Connection HPWS Power Supply ccoseburkerbesee er Rer HPWS Enclosure Connections orb Res Transmitter Wiring Diagram Model HPWS REC and HPWS REC BATT Grounding Bus Bar Connection Model HPWS REC irer eR Re HPWS Power Supply a sure icd ace d dae sana Bd Basic System Overview caaiinecentenasn cue esker Fresnel Zone rs rue OE OHERS REX Address Codes On HPWS Receiver ice eta Multiple Transmitters iocis essere pv kaeta a Transmitter Dip Switches suis is voies Signal Input Block Model HPWS REC Transmitter Option Switches Model HPWS TX Receiver Status Alert Dipswitches GE LT PETIT 4 3 4 4 5 1 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 6 6 8 HPWS SERIES Long Range Wireless System NOTES Introduction Y Section 1 Introduction Please read this manual completely before installing and operating your wireless transmitter and receiver system It is important to read and follow all notes cautions warnings and safety precautions before operating this device Device referrers to your transmitter or r2. Do not disassemble or modify the battery When the battery is discharged insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal mmediately discontinue use of the battery if while using or storing the battery the battery emits an unusual smell feels hot changes color or shape leaks or appears abnormal in any other way Contact Omega if any of these problems are observed Do not place the battery in microwave ovens or high pressure containers Always dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with all local state and national laws Once the battery is connected it will immediately begin to power the unit even if the power supply is set to off The ON OFF switch only controls AC power As a result only connect the battery when the unit is ready for use Do NOT connect the battery until just before the unit is ready for use the unit will receive power as soon as the battery is connected Once battery is connected place power switch in the ON position to run using AC power When device receives AC power the power supply will charge the battery 4 4 Connect External Antenna Connect the antenna included to the UHF connector on the outside of the enclosure 4 5 System Operation Section 5 System Operation 5 1 Introduction Compared to wired switch systems wireless switches provide much simpler installation It is not necessary to lay wire or signal cables over long dista
3. black area KA ot c e m p Figure 6 7 Battery y The HPWS has been designed and tested to work with the batteries provided by Omega Omega assumes no responsibility for substituting a battery not provided by Omega into the HPWS Using a non approved battery is not an intended use of the product and may void your warranty GENERAL Enclosure Enclosure Dimensions no antenna Weight Closing Mechanism NEMA Rating RF Connector RADIO Frequency Antenna Impedance Address Code ELECTRICAL Power Power Requirement DC Battery Backup BATTERY BACKUP Specifications V Section 7 Specifications Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Formulation 342 9 x 292 1 x 190 5mm 13 5 x 11 5 x 7 5 5 57kg 12 28lbs 4 Screws 4X IP66 UHF 27 255 MHz 50 65 536 possible codes AC 115 VAC 60 Hz or 230VAC 50Hz Standard on transmitter optional on receiver HPWS TX and HPWS REC BATT only Internal Battery Backup Battery Life 12 volts 5 0 Amp hour New or Charged to Full Capacity Over 24 hours of typical use typical use Battery Operating Temperature TRANSMITTER Inputs Transmit Power Transmit Time Transmitted Data Transmit Current Average Continuous Load RECEIVER Outputs Receiver Current Average Continuous Load being 10 transmissions an hour 35 to 60 C 31 to 140 F Discharging 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Charging 4
4. in medical nuclear or other dangerous applications were failure can cause damage or harm e Never operate your transmitter with any other battery or power source than what is specified in this manual or on the battery compartment label e No co location with other radio transmitters is allowed By definition co location is when another radio device or its antenna is located within 20 cm of your transmitter and can transmit simultaneously with your HPWS unit e Never install transmitters within 20 cm or less from each other e Never use your transmitter as a portable device Your unit has been designed to be operated in a permanent installation e Never install and or operate your transmitter closer than 20 cm to nearby persons 5 2 g System Operation 5 3 e Never operate your transmitter with any other antenna than what is supplied or listed here in this manual for approved use 5 6 Determining and Maximizing Range The available maximum range specified for the HPWS series system in this manual is only achievable under optimum installation conditions Mounting height obstructions in your Fresnel Zone and ambient conditions can degrade signal strength resulting in shorter range The following recommendations will help to improve the range of the HPWS wireless system Be aware of the Fresnel Zone The Fresnel Zone is a football shaped area that represents the path of best signal strength between the transmitter and the r
5. product warranty to cover handling and shipping time This ensures that OMEGA customers receive maximum coverage on each product If the unit malfunctions it must be returned to the factory for evaluation OMEGA s Customer Service Department will issue an Authorized Return AR number immediately upon phone or written request Upon examination by OMEGA if the unit is found to be defective it will be repaired or replaced at no charge OMEGA s WARRANTY does not apply to defects resulting from any action of the purchaser including but not limited to mishandling improper interfacing operation outside of design limits improper repair or unauthorized modification This WARRANTY is VOID if the unit shows evidence of having been tampered with or shows evidence of having been damaged as a result of excessive corrosion or current heat moisture or vibration improper specification misapplication misuse or other operating conditions outside of OMEGA s control Components in which wear is not warranted include but are not limited to contact points fuses and triacs OMEGA is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various products However OMEGA neither assumes responsibility for any omissions or errors nor assumes liability for any damages that result from the use of its products in accordance with information provided by OMEGA either verbal or written OMEGA warrants only that the parts manufactured by the company will be as specified and fr
6. 12V 5Amp Hour SLA Battery Omega Replacement Part Number HPWS BATT Never operate your HPWS transmitter or receiver with a different battery than what is specified in this manual or on the HPWS Series data sheet Do not discharge the battery using any device except your HPWS unit When the battery is used in devices other than the specified device it may damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy If the device causes an abnormal current to flow it may cause the battery to become hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury Refer to the Omega technical data sheet or this manual for the temperature ranges over which the battery can be operated Use of the battery outside this temperature range may damage the HPWS or reduce the performance and life of the battery Receiver Operation V Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery Do not store batteries with other hazardous or combustible materials Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store the battery together with metal objects Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet
7. 2 melded INS RE EN 2 1 20 ACCESSOTIES ocio Reit i eur mun ves bd uM VER ER MEA 2 1 Section 3 Transmitter Operation sesscssessssssessecssivasessssvanseseosscsosesavenssssnsvsvsnacs 3 1 HETS C M 3 1 32 SPE CO SUL us sens ne oem ec pub DU 3 1 3 9 Initial Ld rr n 3 2 3 3 1 Pass Wites Into ENCLOSURE 5s sem 3 2 aod Connect Signal Wires To Bartier Stripesi 3 2 343 9 Connect AC PDWOL uianheviannsinanainsiinmutnaiedinneiimanninns 3 3 Qaod Connect Battery sea 3 4 OF Connect External ATEDDE ecciesia eE 3 5 Section 4 Receiver Operation cccsseccissasstecssasasscnsocsivesssacessovatsvesosensvasscesoeveseions 4 1 EN RO OE 4 1 4 2 Initial Setup ennemie dieu 4 1 4 2 T Open Transmitter EncloStEe e unten 4 1 4 22 Pass Wires Into Exclosute u eesaesmonnmussnunnnnin 4 1 4 2 3 Connect Signal Wires To Bartier Spin mure 4 2 424 Connect AC DOW cese tinerci iseis 4 3 4A Connect External ATEN nai un 4 5 Section 5 System Operation ssesesereresessesesesesesesesossnseseeeeesesesosseeseeereesesesesee 5 1 By T Introductio ERE EN 5 1 52 RE Communication B siCSsesrune tesar 5 1 5 9 BASIC SE SVEEN seen 5 1 5 4 Transmutter Receiver Op rations ana 5 1 4 Dutton Operation R eee 5 1 55 Envy ironment Operating Conditions sirsenis 5 2 L TA 5 2 9 5 2 Operating Conditions sienne nine 5 2 5 6 Determining and Maximizing Range sinon 5 3 5 7 Ms the PW Use 5 3 50 Installing the Antenna sorsra a a o iiia 5 4 HPWS SERIES v Long Rang
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9. ITL S ap OPTION SWITCH 1 Figure 6 5 Transmitter Option Switches Model HPWS TX 6 5 Y Advanced Features 6 6 6 4 2 Location of the Statue Alert Dipswitches on Receiver Receiver The dipswitches are located in the blue dipswitch box below the address codes The switch box is circled in yellow in the following figure STATUE ALERT DIPSWITCHES PALO GBIGIT po f l T rJ z amis 0 an cule yx y bat bud hat e bad bud bad bad Vand bed bad bad band band be dys Figure 6 6 Receiver Status Alert Dipswitches On the receiver status switches 1 4 control the status alerts for CH 1 4 respectively If the dipswitch is set to on the receiver will require status updates from the transmitter on that channel Setting the dipswitch to off eliminates the status report for that channel Transmitters will send status updates once every hour If after 4 hours the transmitter has not sent a signal status update the receiver will trigger the status alarm output The status alert output is on the Receiver only The HPWS has one status alarm output that is triggered by a loss of status condition on ANY channel set to receive status updates To turn off the status alarm it is necessary to set ALL 4 status dipswitches on the receiver to off Advanced Features Y 6 5 Low Battery Alert Receiver Only The HPWS REC series of receivers are able to receive transmissions regarding the battery status of any associated t
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11. PURCHASER MUST OBTAIN AN AUTHORIZED RETURN AR NUMBER FROM OMEGA S CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN ORDER TO AVOID PROCESSING DELAYS The assigned AR number should then be marked on the outside of the return package and on any correspondence The purchaser is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit FOR WARRANTY RETURNS please have the FOR NON WARRANTY REPAIRS consult OMEGA following information available BEFORE for current repair charges Have the following contacting OMEGA information available BEFORE contacting OMEGA 1 Purchase Order number under which the product 1 Purchase Order number to cover the COST was PURCHASED of the repair 2 Model and serial number of the product under 2 Model and serial number of the product and warranty and 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems 3 Repair instructions and or specific problems relative to the product relative to the product OMEGA s policy is to make running changes not model changes whenever an improvement is possible This affords our customers the latest in technology and engineering OMEGA is a registered trademark of OMEGA ENGINEERING INC Copyright 2011 OMEGA ENGINEERING INC All rights reserved This document may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form in whole or in part without the prior written consent of OMEGA ENGINE
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13. al smell feels hot changes color or shape leaks or appears abnormal in any other way Contact Omega if any of these problems are observed Do not place the battery in microwave ovens or high pressure containers Always dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with all local state and national laws Once the battery is connected it will immediately begin to power the unit even if the power supply is set to off The ON OFF switch only controls AC power As a result only connect the battery when the unit is ready for use Do NOT connect the battery until just before the unit is ready for use the unit will receive power as soon as the battery is connected Once battery is connected place power switch in the ON position to run the unit using AC power When device receives AC power the power supply will charge the battery To connect the battery Attach the connectors from the battery lead wire to the terminals of the battery The battery may come with plastic protective covers attached to the terminals remove if necessary The connector with a red wire connects to the positive terminal which is shaded red The connector with a black wire connects to the negative terminal which is also shaded black 3 4 Connect External Antenna Connect the antenna included to the UHF connector on the outside of the antenna 3 5 Receiver Operation V Section 4 Receiver Operation The HPWS REC receivers com
14. discrete inputs 10 Watts Pulse 500msec or less 4 discrete inputs and battery and signal status 2A momentary on transmit 500msec or less 15uA 4 discrete outputs low battery signal status 190mA with all outputs active 30mA Approvals Regulatory Compliance g Section 8 Approvals Regulatory Compliance A Ae All FCC approvals outlined in the manual are based on testing that was done with antennas that are supplied with your HPWS Series products or available as accessories Removing and or installing antennas other than Omega approved antennas will void the product compliance demonstrated in these documents 8 1 FCC Domestic Use This device complies with Part 95 of the FCC regulations Normal operation as described by this manual does not require a FCC license 8 2 International Usage amp CE Marking This product is not approved for use outside the United States of America or its territories As a result CE compliance has not yet been tested or determined 8 3 Declaration of Conformity Contact OMEGA for status on DOC availability HPWS SERIES Long Range Wireless System NOTES HPWS SERIES Long Range Wireless System NOTES 8 3 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER OMEGA ENGINEERING INC warrants this unit to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 37 months from date of purchase OMEGA s WARRANTY adds an additional one 1 month grace period to the normal three 3 year
15. do not connect any wires to that channel The receiver assumes all switches are normally open N O switches S Batt D S status QD Q COM SOS SG SIs o Ja AAAA 3 z S R D S com CH GROUND BUS BAR AG PAT DE 2 S S cus POWER SUPPLY GGG GIGS GQSGSIGGSGSGSSGqS Sm Q S com ZoES QS e298 PQS LOGY SI SoSog en 2092 202202202 BARRIER STRIP oe cu or on co SP LE ri 1 2 3 4 RECEIVER CIRCUIT BOARD 12V BATTERY BACKUP HPWS REC BATT ONLY Figure 4 2 Receiver Wiring Diagram Model HPWS REC and HPWS REC BATT If using a normally closed switch move the lead wire from the N O terminal to N C terminal on the appropriate channel of the receiver circuit board It is also necessary to program the transmitter to N C for the input signal wires see Section 6 3 for more details on normally closed switches In addition the HPWS receiver offers a low battery and signal status alarm The low battery will switch up to 50mA 20Volts DC with ground when the backup battery drops below 10 5 Volts The signal status alarm will trigge
16. e Wireless System Table of Contents continued Section Page Section 6 Advanced Features reset prre rri ht pr rires tabs tbi thank b 6 1 6l Address CodeS T HM 6 1 62 Multiple Transmitters nantaise 6 2 6 3 Normally Open vs Normally Closed Outputs 6 3 64 Status rur m 6 5 6 4 1 Location of the Status Alert Dipswitches on Transmitter 6 5 6 4 1 Location of the Status Alert Dipswitches on Receiver 6 6 65 Low Battery Alert Receiver Only Lusssansseunsammeemsnesnene 6 7 66 Auto Restore anse Oi hasene 6 7 67 Replacing the Battery uuanssaradsa smianeennenobinlienndnv 6 8 Section 7 Specifications General suscitent 7 1 Section 8 Approvals Regulatory Compliance ss 8 1 Me Done t ae 8 1 5 2 Internation Usage amp CE Marking asina dimit esr Ge ruri edd 8 1 5 3 Declaration of CONTONMUTY nes need ERS 8 1 HPWS SERIES Long Range Wireless System List of Figures Section 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 3 1 3 3 1 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 5 6 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 3 6 4 6 4 6 7 Figure 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 6 6 7 D S sensuren ep ap dpa Rire pon Page HPWS TX Transmitter Receiver Label HPWS Battery Backup Caution Label Power Supply DC Terminal Label Power Supply AC Terminal Label
17. e in two different versions e HPWS REC 4 Channel 27 255MHz Switch Receiver without battery backup e HPWS REC BATT 4 Channel 27 255MHz Switch Receiver with battery backup MEN AN In this manual HPWS REC will refer to both versions unless otherwise noted 4 1 Switch Operation The HPWS REC receiver will trigger a relay output when appropriate of up to 1A at 32Vdc per channel when the switch on a respective channel is activated by the transmitter 4 2 Initial Setup 4 2 1 Open Transmitter Enclosure Open Transmitter Enclosure by unscrewing the four 4 screws on the lid 4 2 2 Pass Wires Into Enclosure Pass the signal and AC power wires into the enclosure via the cable glands This watertight seal will protect the enclosure in case of normal rain ice or snow when the cables are installed correctly Tighten the cap of the strain relief on the cable gland to ensure a tight seal If space remains in the cable strain relief after the cap is tightened reinsert wires using a cable fitting to eliminate any path for moisture Signal Wires Antenna AC Power Cable Figure 4 1 HPWS Enclosure Connections Note the unit has not been tested for use in extreme rain sleet snow wind or other abnormal weather conditions Receiver Operation 4 2 3 Connect Signal Wires To Barrier Strip Connect signal wires for up to 4 outputs to the barrier strip as shown in wiring diagram below If less than four switches are being used
18. eceiver TRANSMITTER RECEIVER f ANTENNA ANTENNA Figure 5 2 Fresnel Zone This configuration would require the OM AMPOLEMNT10 accessory See page 2 1 for more information Position the receiver in a central location When multiple transmitters are in operation position the HPWS receiver in a central space with equal distance to each transmitter if possible Test your system before permanent mounting Before permanently mounting a HPWS transmitter or receiver try moving the devices or antenna to multiple locations and mounting angles to determine which installation achieves best signal strength Mount antenna high from ground and away from walls Avoid installing system components near the ground or floor this will cause the bottom portion of the Fresnel Zone to be obstructed or near buildings external walls Walls can create interference and degrade signal strength Maintain a line of sight between antennas Maintaining a line of sight between a transmitter and receiver unit will greatly improve signal strength when compared to a system with obstructions in the path between transmitter s and a receiver System Operation V 5 7 Mounting the HPWS Unit The HPWS series of products have flanges at the top and bottom of the enclosure for mounting the HPWS Use four 4 screws to secure the flanges to a wall or other solid object In addition an accessory pole mount kit can be used to mount the HPWS to a pole See s
19. eceiver unit 1 1 Precautions Equipment sold by OMEGA Engineering Inc is not intended to be used nor shall it be used 1 As a Basic Component under 10 CFR21 NRC used in or with any nuclear installation or activity or 2 In medical applications or used on humans Should this equipment be used in or with any nuclear installation or activity medical application used on humans or misused in any way purchaser will indemnify OMEGA and hold OMEGA harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of the use of the equipment in such a manner gg This device is subject to FCC regulations under 47 CFR Part 95 and may only be used within the territorial limits of the United States Please refer to FCC regulation 47 CFR Part 95 405 for a definitive list Transmitters contained in this device have limited transmitter power and limited range receiver cannot respond to more than one transmitted signal at a time and may be blocked by radio signals that occur on or near the operating frequencies regardless of code settings Changes or modifications to this device may void FCC compliance Infrequently used radio links should be tested regularly to protect against undetected interference or fault This device should not be used in life safety or medical appplications The FCC allows high powered and or unlicensed transmissions around the frequency used by this device These transmissions may interfere or prevent normal operation
20. ecton 2 2 for more accessory information and Section 1 5 for Mounting Dimensions 5 8 Installing the Antenna The HPWS series operates on 27 255 MHz which is part of the CB radio band Normal transmissions from the HPWS on the CB band do not require a license or special approval The HPWS series comes with a 3 foot antenna and 18 feet 6m of RG 58 antenna cable Up to 50 feet of RG 58 cable may be used to connect the HPWS antenna The HPWS uses UHF Style PL 259 connectors to connect the coaxial cable to the antenna If more than 50 feet of cable is necessary to mount the antenna up to 100 feet of RG 8 cable may be used to mount an antenna When mounting the antenna it is important to comply with all FCC regulations 5 8 1 Antenna FCC Regulations FCC regulations 895 408 state the highest point of a CB antenna may not be more than 6 1 meters 20 feet above the highest point of building or tree the antenna is mounted upon or be more than 18 3 meters 60 feet above the ground Installations near an airport are subject to stricter requirements Check with the local FCC office for more details if installing near an airport or helipad 5 4 g System Operation 5 5 FCC regulations are subject to change at any time While every effort was made to ensure that the regulations cited were up to date at time of printing November 2010 it is important to make sure you check any and all FCC or other government reg
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22. he policy of OMEGA to comply with all worldwide safety and EMI EMC regulations that apply OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification Since the HPWS is not intended for use in Europe CE status has not been verified at this time 1 5 General Description and System Components The HPWS Series long range wireless system allows users to remotely monitor the status of up to four discrete switches such as level flow or other contact switches The HPWS TX transmitters are capable of sending signals to their corresponding HPWS REC receivers up to a distance of 8 miles The HPWS series wireless system is programmed to work with discrete input SPST switches the HPWS REC unit can monitor up to four switches located on one to four HPWS TX transmitters 1 3 W Introduction HPWS TX TRANSMITTER 51 2 00 203 8 00 44 1 72 53 2 07 Y HPWS REC HPWS REC BATT RECEIVER Figure 1 7 System Components 343 13 50 272 MUERE Bd dk g e e d 272 10 71 216 8 51 la e Y I 298 11 74 325 12 80 176 6 94 y 5 0 20 DIMENSIONS mm in 1 4 Figure 1 8 General Dimensions Hardware v Section 2 Hardware It is important that you read this manual completely and follo
23. ischarge the battery using any device except your HPWS unit When the battery is used in devices other than the specified device it may damage the battery or reduce its life expectancy If the device causes an abnormal current to flow it may cause the battery to become hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury Refer to the Omega technical data sheet or this manual for the temperature ranges over which the battery can be operated Use of the battery outside this temperature range may damage the HPWS or reduce the performance and life of the battery g Transmitter Operation Do not store batteries with other hazardous or combustible materials Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is reversed Do not connect the positive terminal and negative terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object such as wire Do not carry or store the battery together with metal objects Do not pierce the battery with nails strike the battery with a hammer step on the battery or otherwise subject it to strong impacts or shocks Do not solder directly onto the battery Do not expose battery to water or salt water or allow the battery to get wet Do not disassemble or modify the battery When the battery is discharged insulate the terminals with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal Immediately discontinue use of the battery if while using or storing the battery the battery emits an unusu
24. lands Signal Wires Antenna AC Power Cable Figure 3 3 HPWS Enclosure Connections The cable glands provide a watertight seal that will protect the enclosure in case of normal rain ice or snow when the cables are installed correctly In order for the enclosure to be weatherproof it is necessary to tighten the cap of the strain relief of the cable gland to ensure a proper seal If space remains in the cable strain relief after the cap is tightened reinsert wires using a cable fitting to eliminate any path for moisture The HPWS has been tested to NEMA 4X IP66 standards but has not been tested for use in extreme rain sleet snow wind or other abnormal weather conditions 3 3 2 Connect Signal Wires To Barrier Strip Connect Signal wires from up to four 4 switches to the barrier strip as shown in wiring diagram below If less than four switches are being used do not connect any wires to that channel on the terminal block g Transmitter Operation 2NA GROUND BUS BAR BATT STATUS COM CH1 COM CH2 COM CH3 POWER SUPPLY 12V BATTERY BACKUP HPWS REC BATT ONLY Figure 3 4 Barrrier Strip Connections Model HPWS TX 3 3 3 Connec
25. less steel screws Washers Lock nuts Note The pole mount kit mounts only the enclosure e HPWS BATT Replacement backup battery 12V 5 Amp hour e HPWS ANT Replacement antenna Transmitter Operation Section 3 Transmitter Operation 3 1 Figures AC DC POWER SUPPLY TRANSMITTER GROUND BUS BAR CIRCUIT BOARD BARRIER STRIP BACKUP BATTERY Figure 3 1 Open Enclosure Model HPWS TX AC DC POWER SUPPLY GROUND BUS BAR AC BAT DC A oz i D QO 220 2e ee rl FT NOTIN USE S NOTIN USE Q amp GND Q S cH1 Q p GND Q amp CH2 an tots 2222244422 2 eo 2 Q 2 Q S ot s O a 65 n 6 6B 6 GND Jg ca 2 S 12V BACKUP BATTERY BARRIER STRIP TRANSMITTER CIRCUIT BOARD Figure 3 2 Transmitter Wiring Diagram Model HPWS TX 3 2 Open Enclosure Open transmitter enclosure by unscrewing the four 4 screws on the lid Transmitter Operation v 3 3 Initial Wiring 3 3 1 Pass Wires into Enclosure Pass the signal and AC power wires into the enclosure via the cable glands Figure 3 3 below shows the recommended use of the included cable g
26. ly Never install and or operate your HPWS transmitter closer than 20 cm to nearby persons 1 2 Product Labeling 1 2 Y HPWS SERIES LONG RANGE WIRELESS SYSTEM TRANSMITTER RECEIVER 00e 27 255 MHz AN A ADDRESS OMEGA ENGINEERING INC omega com Stamford CT 06907 800 TC OMEGA Figure 1 1 HPWS TX Transmitter Receiver Label The main product label contains two white boxed areas that can be used as write on surfaces for your convenience The bottom box is intended to reference the address code of the transmitter or receiver The top box is free space and can be used for designating where the unit is located or for other user desired purposes Introduction V 1 3 FCC CAUTION UNIT IS POWERED WHENEVER BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO COMPLETELY POWER DOWN DISCONNECT AC POWER AND BATTERY CONNECTORS Figure 1 2 HPWS Battery Backup Caution Label relpcle amp BAT O Figure 1 3 Power Supply DC Terminal Label IiN GTL Figure 1 4 Power Supply AC Terminal Label lt x q Q a N Q eo a gt gt Z x Z I z I z I z o o 6 o o Figure 1 5 Transmitter Barrier Strip Label E amp 8 3 E 8 2 B Zz D o o a o o O Figure 1 6 Receiver Barrier Strip Label This product complies with Part 95 of the FCC rules Normal operation as intended by this manual does not require a radio license 1 4 CE Marking It is t
27. nces However based on the physical principle of propagation of radio waves certain basic conditions should be observed The following recommendations are provided to ensure proper installation and correct operation of your wireless system 5 2 RF Communication Basics The HPWS TX model sends wireless transmissions to a receiver unit The receiver unit processes the signal and creates an appropriate output Radio signals are electromagnetic waves hence the signal becomes weaker the farther it travels While radio waves can penetrate some solid materials like a wall they are dampened more than when a direct line of sight path between the transmitting and receiving antenna exists 5 3 Basic System Overview The HPWS wireless system is comprised of two main components a transmitter and a receiver Up to four 4 switches can be observed by one receiver The receiver can accept signals from up to four 4 different transmitters provided each unit is transmitting receiving on a common address code and a net total of four 4 switches or less are being observed HPWS TX TRANSMITTER SINGLE SWITCH HPWS TX TRANSMITTER SINGLE SWITCH 8 MILES 6 MILES HPWS TX TRANSMITTER SINGLE SWITCH 4 MILES HPWS TX hu HPWS REC HPWS REC BATT TRANSMITTER RECEIVER SINGLE SWITCH Figure 5 1 Basic System Overview This system onerview would require the OM AMPOLEMNT10 accessory See page 2 1 for more information 5 1 System Opera
28. o N C toggle the white input selection switch for the appropriate channel The input switches are located on a blue switch block above the circuit board fuse eg Hij e frr are FA ATA ea sf s 3 3 e 6 P VIA TL r ZL 10902 EST INPUT SELECTION SWITCHES 111144 Figure 6 3 Transmitter Dip Switches The switch is in the default off position which represents N O Setting the switch to on up is N C 6 3 Advanced Features Receiver Only To modify switch output from N O to N C move signal wire blue wire from the N O terminal to the N C terminal on the desired channel Do NOT modify the COM channel HAS MVINN 5002 O TAA LOGBIGIT SIGNAL WIRE TERMNAL BLOCK Figure 6 4 Signal Input Block Model HPWS REC To wire N O to N C move the blue wire not shown to appropriate N C terminal 6 4 Advanced Features Y 6 4 Status Alerts The HPWS REC receiver is able to receive transmissions regarding the signal status of any associated transmitters If the signal status alarm is activated the HPWS REC series can be used switch up to 50mA at 20Vdc To activate or deactivate the status alert setting adjust the status alert dipswitches on both the receiver and the transmitter 6 4 1 Location of the Status Alert Dipswitches On Transmitter Transmitter Switch 3 on the option switch box below the address codes controls the transmitters status signal output m m gt psu St TTLUTELT
29. of the device This device should not be used near equipment which uses the medical device radio communication service or wireless medical telemetry device service or wireless medical telemetry device service such as but not limited to implanted medical devices or electrocardiogram equipment This product may not be used aboard an in flight aircraft This device is marked with the international caution symbol It is important to read this manual before installing or commissioning this device as it contains important information relating to Safety and EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility 1 1 W Introduction EMC Considerations e Whenever EMC is an issue always use shielded cables Never run signal and power wires in the same conduit Use signal wire connections with twisted pair cables nstall Ferrite Bead s on signal wires close to the instrument if EMC problems persist Failure to follow all instructions and warnings may result in injury Other Precautions This device is not designed for use in any medical or nuclear applications Do not operate this device in flammable or explosive environments Never operate with a power source other than the one recommended in this manual or listed on product labels Do not operate this device outside of the recommended use outlined in this manual Never use your HPWS transmitter as a portable device Your unit has been designed to be operated in a permanent installation on
30. r when the receiver has not received a transmission from a transmitter channel in the last 4 hours 4 2 Receiver Operation V 4 2 4 Connect AC Power Failure to properly connect electrical wiring can lead to shock fire explosion personal injury or death Do not connect AC power or battery unless properly trained Always use standard protection and safety procedures when connecting electrical components Only connect the HPWS unit to an AC power source of 115VAC 60Hz 0 95Amp or 230VAC 50Hz 0 6Amp The power supply is not designed to work with other power modes Ensure the power switch on the power supply is selected to OFF before proceeding and that power is completely disconnected from the unit Connect the AC Ground wire to the grounding bus bar located on the steel sub panel Ensure the ground wire is securely locked to the grounding bar using the included screw Figure 4 3 Grounding Bus Bar Connection Model HPWS REC Connect AC Line and Neutral wires to the green terminal block on the power supply as shown Connect the AC Line wire to the terminal labeled L and Neutral to N Y Receiver Operation 4 4 CREME Figure 4 4 HPWS Power Supply Ensure all screws are tightened securely around wire Sealed Lead Acid SLA batteries may get hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to abusive conditions Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below Your HPWS operates with one
31. ransmitters If the voltage supplied to the transmitter drops below 10 5V the transmitter will send a low battery message triggering the low battery output on the receiver This low battery alarm will switch up to 50mA 20VDC The low battery output is marked on the barrier strip It is not necessary to adjust dipswitch settings to receive low battery output The low battery alert switch is on the Receiver only EM The HPWS has one battery alarm output that is triggered by a low voltage condition on ANY transmitter communicating with a common receiver 6 6 Auto Restore Transmitter Only The HPWS TX transmitters can be programmed to transmit a momentary switch signal instead of the traditional lock and hold signal This function is known as auto restore Manual Restore factory default The manual restore setting Auto restore off on the transmitter will cause the receiver to output a signal as long as a switch is closed or opened For example if an alarm should remain on as long as a level switch is triggered use manual restore function The output will cease when the switch is returned to its normal position Auto Restore Auto restore allows the receiver to limit the maximum time a switch can be closed before resetting The receiver will trigger the output for up to 30 seconds or as long as the switch is active whichever occurs first After 30 seconds the output will cease regardless if the switch on the transmitter i
32. s still closed The output will not activate until the switch cycles again ae Using Auto Restore will terminate the signal output after 30 seconds even if the switch is still activated Auto restore is useful in specific circumstances only and should not be used in a situation where an alarm needs to be on as long as a switch is triggered 6 7 v Advanced Features 6 8 6 7 Replacing the Battery The HPWS TX and HPWS REC BATT include a 12V 5 0Amp hour backup battery The battery will provide up to 24 hours of typical use in the event of AC power loss The battery is designed to recharge once AC power is restored or connected However over time the capacity of the battery will decrease and the battery may need to be replaced You can order spare batteries from Omega com using part number HPWS BATT Omega Customer Service 800 622 BEST will gladly assist in ordering replacement batteries See Section 2 2 for more information To replace the battery 1 Remove the battery lead wire connectors from the battery terminal Do not remove battery wires from power supply 2 Unscrew the battery mount bracket and remove the battery 3 Replace the battery and reattach the battery mount bracket 4 When unit is ready for use reconnect the lead wire connectors to the proper battery terminals The red wire connects to the positive battery terminal red area and the black wire connects to the negative terminal of the battery
33. shop cz Managed by the United Kingdom Office Toll Free 0800 466 342 TEL 33 0 161 37 29 00 FAX 33 0 130 57 54 27 e mail sales omega fr Daimlerstrasse 26 D 75392 Deckenpfronn Germany Toll Free 0800 6397678 TEL 49 0 7056 9398 0 FAX 49 0 7056 9398 29 e mail info omega de OMEGA Engineering Ltd One Omega Drive River Bend Technology Centre Northbank Irlam Manchester M44 5BD United Kingdom Toll Free 0800 488 488 TEL 44 0 161 777 6611 FAX 44 0 161 777 6622 e mail sales omega co uk It is the policy of OMEGA Engineering Inc to comply with all worldwide safety and EMC EMI regulations that apply OMEGA is constantly pursuing certification of its products to the European New Approach Directives OMEGA will add the CE mark to every appropriate device upon certification The information contained in this document is believed to be correct but OMEGA accepts no liability for any errors it contains and reserves the right to alter specifications without notice WARNING These products are not designed for use in and should not be used for human applications HPWS SERIES Long Range Wireless System v Table of Contents Section Page Section 1 Introduction NM 1 1 PE He 1 1 1 2 Product Lens nent 1 2 EGG EE 1 3 LAGE Marking sn amsn near 1 3 15 General Description and System Components vannene 1 3 Section 2 Hardware cuidas n eum EQ ER MU III INI Mr HERE E 2 1 21 Package Inepecti On nn derniers 2 1 2
34. t AC Power COM VYNVGSVVYIYVVVYYVYGVY GS a a 68g 9822892982282 sa cu on cl en 1 2 3 4 CH 4 RECEIVER CIRCUIT BOARD Only connect the HPWS unit to an AC power source of 115VAC 60Hz 0 95Amp or 230VAC 50Hz 0 6Amp The power supply is not designed to work with other power modes SISSISSISSSSS 2O0oOO0O0 2 000 BARRIER STRIP Ensure the power switch on the power supply is selected to OFF before proceeding and that power is completely disconnected from the unit Connect the AC Ground wire to the grounding bus bar located on the steel sub panel Ensure the ground wire is securely locked to the grounding bar using the included screw Figure 3 5 Grounding Bus Bar Connection Then connect the AC Line wire to the terminal labeled L and Neutral to N 3 3 Transmitter Operation g Figure 3 6 HPWS Power Supply 3 3 4 Connect Battery Sealed Lead Acid SLA batteries may get hot explode or ignite and cause serious injury if exposed to abusive conditions Be sure to follow the safety warnings listed below Your HPWS operates with one 12V 5Amp Hour SLA Battery Omega Replacement Part Number HPWS BATT Never operate your HPWS transmitter or receiver with a different battery than what is specified in this manual or on the HPWS Series data sheet Do not d
35. the receiver If using multiple transmitters ensure each switch is transmitting on a different channel but the same address Example Transmitter A and B will communicate with a common receiver Transmitter A will send data regarding one 1 switch while Transmitter B will send data on the status of three 3 switches Transmitter A should transmit switch on CH1 Transmitter B should transmit its switches on CH2 CH3 and CH4 Transmitter A and B should both have the same address code as the receiver If a channel is not in use simply leave the terminal block connections empty No signal will be broadcast END AM If two different transmitters use the same channel to communicate with a common receiver incorrect signals will be processed This will result in unintended and potentially dangerous operations Advanced Features V 6 3 Normally Open vs Normally Closed Outputs The receiver unit can be programmed to transmit switch data as normally open N O or normally closed N C switches The factory default is to set all switches to normally open However it is possible to change this setting at any time To change from N O to N C it is necessary to adjust both the transmitter and receiver The open closed setting must match on the transmitter and its receiver If the transmitter and receiver are not set to accept the same type of switch undesired operations will occur Transmitter Only To modify switch output from N O t
36. tion V 5 4 Transmitter Receiver Operation 5 4 1 Button Operation There are no external buttons on the transmitter or receiver enclosures Each unit has an on off switch located inside the enclosure on the power supply circuit board The on off switch controls AC power only Once the battery is connected the unit will be activated and powered by DC power y To completely turn off the unit s electrical power you must disconnect the battery lead wires from the battery terminals 5 5 Environment Operating Conditions 5 5 1 Environment Omega s wireless end devices and receiver units have been designed to be fixed mounted and operated in an appropriate clean environment Care should be taken to prevent the internal components of the HPWS wireless system from being exposed to moisture toxic chemicals and extreme cold or hot temperatures that are outside the specifications listed in this manual QY Operating your HPWS transmitter or receiver outside the specified conditions listed in Section 7 of this manual may cause your unit to malfunction and stop working correctly 5 5 2 Operating Conditions The following is a list of basic good practices you should apply when operating your HPWS wireless system e Never operate your wireless device outside the recommended environmental limits specified in this manual e Never operate your wireless device in flammable or explosive environments e Never use your wireless device
37. ulations appropriate to your use before using a wireless product Advanced Features Section 6 Advanced Features 6 1 Address Codes Each transmitter and receiver has a programmable address code When ordered as a system the transmitter and receiver will be factory programmed to communicate via the same address There are 65 536 unique address codes that can be selected The address codes are selected by dip switches located on a circuit board within the transmitter unit The address switches are circled in yellow below During standard operation it is not necessary to adjust the address switches once they are set To adjust the address codes modify the dipswitches in Switch A and Switch B as shown in Figure 6 1 to match that of the desired receiver or transmitter If the switches do not match exactly the transmitter and receiver will not communicate with each other ADDRESS CODE SWITCHES E r p one Mag r Lal kad kad hat fel bad bad had bad hd bed bad bad bad 154 Dont Vi 4 The main product label see Figure 1 1 in section 1 2 includes a write on surface to easily remember the address code g Advanced Features 6 2 6 2 Multiple Transmitters To connect multiple transmitters to one receiver each transmitter must be set to the same address code as the receiver See Section 6 1 for more information regarding the address codes A maximum of four 4 switches can be observed by
38. w all safety precautions before operating this instrument 2 1 Package Inspection Remove the packing list and verify that you have received all your equipment If you have any questions about the shipment please call our Customer Service Department at 1 800 622 2378 or 203 359 1660 We can also be reached on the Internet at omega com and by e mail at cservice omega com When you receive the shipment inspect the container and equipment for any signs of damage Note any evidence of rough handling in transit Immediately report any damage to the shipping agent The carrier will not honor any damage claims unless all shipping material is saved for inspection After examining and removing contents save packing material and carton in the event reshipment is necessary 2 2 Included Items 2 2 1 The following items are supplied in the box With the HPWS TX Transmitter Transmitter e 3 foot Antenna with mounting kit and 18 of RG 58 Cable may ship separately User s Manual e 2 AC Cable Holders With the HPWS REC or HPWS REC BATT Receiver 1 Receiver Device with battery backup for HPWS REC BATT 3 foot Antenna with mounting kit and 18 of RG 58 cable may ship separately e 2 AC Cable Holders User s Manual 2 3 Accessories The HPWS is offered with the following accessories replacement parts e OM AMPOLEMNT10 Pole mount kit for enclosure includes 14 gauge galvannealed steel 48 stainless steel pole clamp e 1110 32 stain
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