WLS-IFC User`s Guide
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1. Status LEDS arrana ti A A A A AA td a NAS 12 Power LE Deora E E N N 12 US A a E A E ee ee 12 Chapter 4 Specifications a a dd 13 Wireless communications iS EAS EAT EE EE ENE ao 13 MEMO did dois 13 IVETCLOC ONO Mi A AE A AA aco 13 ISP II A ey 13 PP A e PE On II AP ee en ree ee ee eee 14 o eee een ne RE RO E ON eae ROD Nn A ee Oe ee Te 14 B N49 0 1041 Col malene nickt emer nO Rene E AINA MENTE PCR E TEN TOT 14 Mechanic aos ada 14 LEDO eb 15 Preface About this User s Guide What you will learn from this user s guide This user s guide explains how to install configure and use the WLS IFC This user s guide also refers you to related documents available on our web site and to technical support resources Conventions in this user s guide For more information on Text presented in a box signifies additional information and helpful hints related to the subject matter you are reading Caution Shaded caution statements present information to help you avoid injuring yourself and others damaging your hardware or losing your data lt A gt Angle brackets that enclose numbers separated by a colon signify a range of numbers such as those assigned to registers bit settings etc bold text Bold text is used for the names of objects on the screen such as buttons text boxes and check boxes For example 1 Insert the disk or CD and click the OK button italic text Italic text is used for the names of manuals and he2. of this type without connecting to external power communication errors may occur that could result in corrupt configuration information on your wireless device You can restore the factory default configuration settings with nstaCal When you connect the WLS IFC for the first time a Found New Hardware popup balloon Windows XP or dialog Windows 2000 opens as the WLS IFC is detected After your system detects new hardware the Found New Hardware Wizard opens and prompts you to respond to the question Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software 2 Click on the No not this time option and then click on the Next button The next dialog prompts you for the location of the software required to run the new hardware 3 Keep the default selection Install the software automatically and then click on the Next button The wizard locates and installs the software on your computer for the WLS IFC A dialog appears when the wizard completes the installation 4 Click on the Finish button to exit the Found New Hardware Wizard A balloon or dialog appears when the hardware is installed and ready to use Both the Power LED and the USB Activity LED should flash and then the Power LED should remain lit This indicates that communication is established between the WLS IFC and your computer and that the device is receiving power USB cont LED WLS IFC User s Guide Installing the WLS IFC If the Power LED turns off
3. signal strength and the device s receiver sensitivity 3 LEDs on Very strong signal gt 30 dB fade margin 2 LEDs on Strong signal gt 20 dB fade margin LED on Moderate signal gt 10 dB fade margin 0 LEDs on Weak signal lt 10 dB fade margin USB activity Green LED indicates activity over the USB connection Yellow LED indicates transmitting data over the wireless link Red LED indicates receiving data over the wireless link N T TA A O USB A a GA Received e Signal we on o lt Transmit Strength Nail Pre Strength N Receive wv aN 15 C Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Measurement Computing Corporation Address 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton MA 02766 USA Category Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Measurement Computing Corporation declares under sole responsibility that the product WLS IFC to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the relevant provisions of the following standards or other documents EU EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility EN 61326 1997 Amendment 1 1998 Emissions Group 1 Class B EN 55011 1990 CISPR 11 Radiated and Conducted emissions Immunity EN61326 Annex A IEC 61000 4 2 1995 Electrostatic Discharge immunity Criteria C IEC 61000 4 3 1995 Radiated Electromagnetic Field
4. IFC is damaged notify Measurement Computing Corporation immediately by phone fax or e mail For international customers contact your local distributor where you purchased the WLS IFC Phone 508 946 5100 and follow the instructions for reaching Tech Support Fax 508 946 9500 to the attention of Tech Support Email techsupport mccdaq com WLS IFC User s Guide Installing the WLS IFC Installing the software Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software on the Measurement Computing Data Acquisition Software CD This booklet is available in PDF at www mccdag com PDEmanuals DAQ Software Quick Start pdf Installing the WLS IFC Install the MCC DAQ software before you install the WLS IFC The driver needed to run your board is installed with the MCC DAQ software Therefore you need to install the MCC DAQ software before you install your board Refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on installing the software To connect the WLS IFC to your system do the following 1 Turn your computer on and connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer or to an external USB hub that is connected to your computer The USB cable provides power and communication to the WLS IFC Always connect an external hub to its power supply If you are using a hybrid hub one that can operate in either self powered or bus powered mode always connect it to its external power supply If you use a hub
5. If the Power LED is lit but then turns off the computer has lost communication with the WLS IFC Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and then reconnect it This should restore communication and the Power LED should remain on after the device is configured Configuring the network parameters The following network parameter options are programmable with InstaCal Identifier Text that identifies the device optional PAN hex The personal area network PAN ID assigned to the device The PAN value is a number used to identify the remote device with which you want to communicate The WLS IFC can only communicate with a device whose PAN is set to the same value Most users do not need to change the default value assigned to the device However you may want to assign a different PAN ID in the following situations o You have multiple WLS Series devices and do not want to allow communication between all of them Set the PAN ID to the same value on each device that you want to communicate o Ifother WLS Series devices are operating in the vicinity you can avoid accidental changes to your device settings by changing the default PAN value CH The radio frequency RF channel number assigned to the device The channel number is used to transmit and receive data over the wireless link You may want to change the channel number in nstaCal when another WLS Series device is already transmitting on that channel or when noise is p
6. Note 1 Contains FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions i this device may not cause harmful interference and ii this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note 2 Canada Contains Model XBee PRO Radio IC 4214A XBEEPRO Caution To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Memory Table 2 Memory specifications EEPROM 256 bytes USB micro for external application use Microcontroller Table 3 Microcontroller specifications High performance 8 bit RISC microcontroller USB 5V voltage Table 4 USB 5V voltage specifications USB 5V VBUS input 4 75 V min to 5 25 V max voltage range 13 WLS IFC User s Guide Specifications Power Table 5 Power specifications Supply cure AA A ma od Note 3 Self Powered Hub refers to a USB hub with an external power supply Self powered hubs allow a connected USB device to draw up to 500 mA This device may not be used with bus powered hubs due to the power supply
7. WLS IFC USB To Wireless Interface Module User s Guide MEASUREMENT COMPUTING WLS IFC USB to Wireless Interface Module User s Guide A An MEASUREMENT COMPUTING Document Revision 3 January 2007 Copyright 2007 Measurement Computing Corporation Your new Measurement Computing product comes with a fantastic extra Management committed to your satisfaction Refer to www mccdag com execteam html for the names titles and contact information of each key executive at Measurement Computing Thank you for choosing a Measurement Computing product and congratulations You own the finest and you can now enjoy the protection of the most comprehensive warranties and unmatched phone tech support It s the embodiment of our mission To provide PC based data acquisition hardware and software that will save time and save money Simple installations minimize the time between setting up your system and actually making measurements We offer quick and simple access to outstanding live FREE technical support to help integrate MCC products into a DAQ system Lifetime warranty Every hardware product manufactured by Measurement Computing Corporation is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for the life of the product Products found defective are repaired or replaced promptly Lifetime Harsh Environment Warranty We will replace any product manufactured by Measurement Computing Corporation that is dama
8. ged even due to misuse for only 50 of the current list price I O boards face some tough operating conditions some more severe than the boards are designed to withstand When a board becomes damaged just return the unit with an order for its replacement at only 50 of the current list price We don t need to profit from your misfortune By the way we honor this warranty for any manufacturer s board that we have a replacement for 30 Day Money Back Guarantee You may return any Measurement Computing Corporation product within 30 days of purchase for a full refund of the price paid for the product being returned If you are not satisfied or chose the wrong product by mistake you do not have to keep it Please call for an RMA number first No credits or returns accepted without a copy of the original invoice Some software products are subject to a repackaging fee These warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular application The remedies provided herein are the buyer s sole and exclusive remedies Neither Measurement Computing Corporation nor its employees shall be liable for any direct or indirect special incidental or consequential damage arising from the use of its products even if Measurement Computing Corporation has been notified in advance of the possibility of such damages HM WLS IFC doc 3 Trademark and Copyright Informatio
9. graph The LEDs will turn on when receiving a wireless indicators message and stay on for approximately 1 second after the end of the message They indicate the amount of fade margin present in an active wireless link Fade margin is defined as the difference between the incoming signal strength and the device s receiver sensitivity Three LEDs on Very strong signal gt 30 dB fade margin Two LEDs on Strong signal gt 20 dB fade margin One LED on Moderate signal gt 10 dB fade margin No LEDs on Weak signal lt 10 dB fade margin USB activity Green LED indicates activity over the USB connection Yellow LED indicates transmitting data over the wireless link Red LED indicates receiving data over the wireless link Power LED The Power LED is lit when the WLS IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub USB connector The USB connector provides 5V power and communication 12 Chapter 4 Specifications Typical for 25 C unless otherwise specified Specifications in italic text are guaranteed by design Wireless communications Table 1 Wireless communications specifications Outdoor RF line of sight Up to 1 2 mile 750 m RF channels 12 direct sequence channels available channels 12 23 2 410 2 465 GHz software selectable Addressing 16 bit PAN personal area network IDs per channel software selectable 64 bit device address 128 bit AES software selectable
10. immunity Criteria A EC 61000 4 8 1994 Power Frequency Magnetic Field immunity Criteria A ETSI EN301 489 1 2004 IEC 61000 3 2 2001 Harmonic Current Emissions IEC 61000 3 3 2003 Voltage Fluctuations and Flicker Emissions Group 1 Class B CISPR 22 2004 Radiated and Conducted Electromagnetic Emissions USB cable with ferrite suppressor assembly required IEC 61000 3 2 2001 Harmonic Emissions Class A EC 61000 3 3 2003 Fluctuations and Flicker Immunity IEC 61000 4 2 2001 Electrostatic Discharge immunity Criteria C IEC 61000 4 3 2002 Radiated Electromagnetic Field immunity Criteria A IEC 61000 4 4 2004 Electric fast transient burst immunity Criteria B IEC 61000 4 5 Fast surge immunity Criteria B EC 61000 4 6 2003 Radio Frequency Common Mode immunity Criteria B EC 61000 4 11 2004 Voltage dips and interrupt immunity Criteria B There may be a loss of performance in the presence of an RF electromagnetic disturbance on the input output ports Performance loss will be limited to measured temperatures outside of specified accuracy The transmitter receiver will continue to operate as specified Stored data and operating state will be maintained during the disturbance Operation will recover to within specified limits after the disturbance is removed Declaration of Conformity based on tests conducted by Chomerics Test Services Woburn MA 01801 USA in November 2006 Test rec
11. ion Life support devices systems are devices or systems which a are intended for surgical implantation into the body or b support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury Measurement Computing Corporation products are not designed with the components required and are not subject to the testing required to ensure a level of reliability suitable for the treatment and diagnosis of people Table of Contents Preface About this USER S Guide asis a What you will learn from A SOI x sci 0555 i oiceaiedcsasaud cheats achbatasdadsaasedehasaaapanceasbeavauaauveasaseupoiavaaemssusbones Conventions AN THIS SCL S SUE satel occas alos occ hailed ean alla een A iad net bala d Done esac anes te a Where 0 find more IntormatOB id dida Chapter 1 Introducing the WESEC aii ias Overview WI SA EST CAES auner E tuba vansess ON WE TECDIOC Maa een RR ce ge ee ae ena NO GAY a hore eRe ee Any Pu a ae Te a ee RT ee Chapter 2 Installing the WESAEC coo What comes with your W LSI C Sip Ment stoi otnteaceactohceraedearnnstelvios a a e a a a a 8 HUNA A A A A A A II A A E ES Add o LAO CUM AOS a E A E oa tii Unpackina the MESA e o a is os e CYS OMA Sic ot arent eee eaten eA el Ae catia Aa eel Ate eter Oa A A O A eee Contionrmo Ane Netw Ore Parametros 10 Restorino factory Celaull SCLIN OS id a 11 Chapter 3 FUncioOnalDetallS ona 12 External compone iienaa a Coudtgun cas sue ade seesdhGeateaencoes 12
12. lp topic titles and to emphasize a word or phrase For example The nstaCal installation procedure is explained in the Quick Start Guide Never touch the exposed pins or circuit connections on the board Where to find more information The following electronic documents provide helpful information relevant to the operation of the WLS IFC MCC s Specifications WLS IFC the PDF version of the Specifications chapter in this guide is available on our web site at www mccdag com pdfs WLS IFC pdf MCC s Quick Start Guide is available on our web site at www mccdag com PDFmanuals DAQ Software Quick Start pdf MCC s Guide to Signal Connections is available on our web site at www inccdaq com signals signals pdf MCC s Universal Library User s Guide is available on our web site at www mccdaq com PDFmanuals sm ul user guide pdf MCC s Universal Library Function Reference is available on our web site at www mccdaq com PDFmanuals sm ul functions pdf MCC s Universal Library for LabVIEW User s Guide is available on our web site at www mccdag com PDFmanuals SM UL LabVIEW pdf WLS IFC User s Guide this document is also available on our web site at www meccdag com PDEmanuals WLS IFC pdf Chapter 1 Introducing the WLS IFC Overview WLS IFC features This user s guide contains all of the information you need to configure the WLS IFC for wireless operation with remote WLS Series devices The WLS IFC is a USB to wireless in
13. module 2 C remote MESES WLS IFC a WLS device Wireless communication RF module a p remote F a WLS device a Figure 1 WLS IFC functional block diagram Software features For information on the features of InstaCal and the other software included with your WLS IFC refer to the Quick Start Guide that shipped with your device The Quick Start Guide 1s also available in PDF at www mecdag com PDFmanuals DAQ Software Quick Start pdf Check www mcecdag com download htm for the latest software version Chapter 2 Installing the WLS IFC What comes with your WLS IFC shipment The following items are shipped with the WLS IFC Hardware WLS IFC USB cable 2 meter length Additional documentation In addition to this hardware user s guide you should also receive the Quick Start Guide available in PDF at www mcecdag com PDFmanuals DAQ Software Quick Start pdf This booklet supplies a brief description of the software you received with your WLS IFC and information regarding installation of that software Please read this booklet completely before installing any software or hardware Unpacking the WLS IFC As with any electronic device you should take care while handling to avoid damage from static electricity Before removing the WLS IFC from its packaging ground yourself using a wrist strap or by simply touching the computer chassis or other grounded object to eliminate any stored static charge If your WLS
14. n TracerDAQ Universal Library Harsh Environment Warranty Measurement Computing Corporation and the Measurement Computing logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Measurement Computing Corporation Windows Microsoft and Visual Studio are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation LabVIEW is a trademark of National Instruments CompactFlash is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation XBee and XBee PRO are trademarks of MaxStream Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Information furnished by Measurement Computing Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Measurement Computing Corporation neither for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or copyrights of Measurement Computing Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means electronic mechanical by photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Measurement Computing Corporation Notice Measurement Computing Corporation does not authorize any Measurement Computing Corporation product for use in life support systems and or devices without prior written consent from Measurement Computing Corporat
15. ords are outlined in Chomerics Test Report EM14660 06 We hereby declare that the equipment specified conforms to the above Directives and Standards lal liopa Carl Haapaoja Director of Quality Assurance Measurement Computing Corporation 10 Commerce Way Suite 1008 Norton Massachusetts 02766 508 946 5100 Fax 508 946 9500 E mail info mccdag com www mccdaqg com
16. requirements Root Port Hubs reside in the PC s USB Host Controller The USB port s on your PC are root port hubs All externally powered root port hubs desktop PC s provide up to 500 mA of current for a USB device Battery powered root port hubs provide 100 mA or 500 mA depending upon the manufacturer A laptop PC that is not connected to an external power adapter is an example of a battery powered root port hub USB specifications Table 6 USB specifications USB device type USB 2 0 full speed Device compatibility USB 1 1 USB 2 0 Bus powered 300 mA consumption max USB cable type A B cable UL type AWM 2725 or equivalent min 24 AWG VBUS GND min 28 AWG D D USB cable length 3 meters max Environmental Table 7 Environmental specifications Operating temperature range 0 to 70 C Storage temperature range 40 to 85 C 0 to 90 non condensing Mechanical Table 8 Mechanical specifications 79 mm L x 73 mm W x 26 5 mm G WLS IFC User s Guide Specifications LED configuration Table 9 LED configuration Power y The WLS IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub Received Signal Strength Indicator 3 green LED bar graph The LEDs will turn on when receiving a wireless RSSI message and stay on for approximately 1 second after the end of the message They indicate the amount of fade margin present in an active wireless link Fade margin 1s defined as the difference between the incoming
17. resent on the channel The table below lists each available channel and its corresponding transmission frequency RF Transmission RF Transmission Channel Frequency GHz Channel Frequency GHz 2410 2 440 AES Key Value used to encrypt data optional AES encryption is disabled by default Unless you suspect that there are other users of WLS Series devices in the area there should be no need to enable encryption However if you suspect that there are other WLS Series devices in the area and you need to secure the devices from being accessed by other users enable AES encryption Enabling encryption does NOT secure the device from access through a local USB connection A remote device configured for encryption can be connected locally through the USB port to access other remote WLS Series devices with the same settings you may need to physically secure the remote devices to prevent tampering of the of device s network Set the PAN ID RF channel and AES key to the same value for each device that you want to communicate Only devices with matching parameter settings for PAN CH and AES Key if set can communicate with each other For information on setting up the network parameters for your WLS IFC refer to the WLS Series section of the Temperature Input Boards chapter in the Universal Library User s Guide You only have to set up the network parameters once The WLS IFC retains the parameter settings even 1f you connec
18. t to a different computer 10 WLS IFC User s Guide Installing the WLS IFC Caution To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices maintain a separation distance of 20 cm 0 66 feet or more between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation To ensure compliance operations at closer than this distance are not recommended The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Restoring factory default settings You can restore the factory default configuration settings with nstaCal 11 Chapter 3 Functional Details External components The WLS IFC has the following external components as shown in Figure 2 Status LEDs USB Activity Transmit Receive Received Signal Strength indicators Power LED USB connector Power LED ga a Signal Strength RSS LEDs Receive LED Transmit LED USB Activity mol Figure 2 WLS IFC component locations USB connector Status LEDs The LEDs indicate the communication status of USB and wireless operations An LED bar graph indicates the strength of the signal received by the remote device Refer to the table below for the function of each LED LED functions Power Steady green the WLS IFC is connected to a computer or external USB hub Blinking green indicates activity over the USB connection Received Signal Strength RSS 3 green LED bar
19. terface module that is supported under popular Microsoft Windows operating systems The WLS IFC is fully compatible with both USB 1 1 and USB 2 0 ports The WLS IFC device operates as the interface between a computer and one or more remote WLS Series devices The remote devices can be located up to 150 feet 50 meters indoors or up to Y mile 750 m outdoors from the WLS IFC You configure the network parameters required for communication with remote devices All parameters are software selectable Only devices with the same parameter settings can communicate with each other Once you configure the WLS IFC to communicate with remote devices you can connect it to different computers without having to configure the network parameters The WLS IFC has LEDs that indicate the status of communication over the wireless link An LED bar graph shows the fade margin of signals received by the WLS IFC The WLS IFC is a standalone plug and play device which draws power through the USB cable No external power 1s required All configurable options are software programmable WLS IFC block diagram WLS IFC functions are illustrated in the block diagram shown here The diagram shows the WLS IFC communicating with three remote WLS devices There 1s no limit to the number of WLS devices that the WLS IFC can communicate with Wireless communication Co RF module AC ep remote Pa WLS device deidad Wireless communication RF RF module AC
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