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1. The panel below the Poll Cycle counter shows the results of your test as well as the message that was sent If within a particular Poll Cycle a message was not sent back or the message was incorrect the message No response will be displayed The Panel on the right shows all radios in your current system and the percentage of correct responses received from them To run a Polling Test 1 Select Diagnostic from the Menu and the System tab from the expansion 2 Inthe setup panel use the INCLUDE option and the radio or range of radios you want to test Alternatively you may use the EXCLUDED option and the radio or range of radios that you do not want to test Then select the length of the message the radios will send back Page 24 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Applications COMMPAK 1 08 Inputs The COMMPAK 1 08 is configured with a 9 position quick connect barrier block for connection of up to 8 Inputs An Input is activated when it is connected to DC Ground using a switch or relay contacts An Input can also be activated when pulled low by an Open Collector output You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the either this radio or another radio The Outputs are programmed so that the installed inputs are used as the activation sw
2. Input Output ___ F Output Hold On time gt Output Flash Enable When this function is enabled the output will flash in sec intervals while active Failsafe Time 1 256 seconds default is 1 sec in P MP and 10 sec in PM MP This entry configures the amount of time the radio will wait for data for an Output before reverting that Output to its Failsafe condition Failsafe Mode OFF ON LAST FLASH Default is OFF OFF Output will turn OFF until radio receives data ON Output will turn ON until radio receives data LAST Output will maintain last state until radio receives data FLASH Output will flash in sec interval until radio receives data Page 41 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved enco COMMPAK 1 08 WIRELESS Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix F Upgrading Downgrading Firmware 1 Connect to the COMMPAK I O 8 unit using Wetcomme l ControlPAK and Navigate to the About eN jiii screen to verify the BootLoader version If ac pandi rapae aaaea the unit has a version of the BootLoader tee oom soar een Fn sn tan oe bat bath wae oP t lower than version 1 2 0 then it is recommended that you have a spare unit are es on hand in the case that the firmware 5 Select the firmware version to upgrade or upgrade or downgrade is unsuccessful downgrade to As long as the radio has version 1 3 0 or higher of the BootLoader TAAA Sater J you can freely switc
3. long range wireless communications up to 20 miles with L O S The COMMPAK I O8 accepts up to 8 Inputs and is configured with 8 Outputs The I O mapping within a system is configured using the ControlPAK software Page 5 The COMMPAK I O8 is designed with a Reverse Polarity TNC Female antenna connector An antenna is not supplied with the 1 08 unit please contact your local ENCOM Wireless dealer for ordering Acceptable Antennas for use with O8 Units There are 2 types of antennas typically used for COMMPAK I 08 systems gt Yagi antenna gt Omni antenna Other types of antennas can be used if your system has special requirements Additional information for these antennas is located in Appendix A 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved 4 encom COMMPAK 1 08 WIRE Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL System Topology System Modes There are two available System Modes when configuring the COMMPAK I O 8 Normal Mode is used to set up your device for communication with other COMMPAK I O 8 units Example application Wireless ON OFF switch control WEB_IO Mode is used to set up your device for communication with a WEB I O Master Radio This allows your device to be controlled anywhere an internet connection is available through the WEB I O Combined with ENCOM s ZoneWatch software applications of almost any size can be easily and flexibly managed from one software pl
4. 1 08 is 1 Watt The radio transmit power level may be changed to meet your system requirements Primary Hop Pattern gt gt gt gt gt gt The Primary Hopping Pattern is used by the Master radio to communicate with 1 Remote radios that communicate directly to the Master radio 2 Repeater radios that communicate directly to the Master radio The Primary Hopping Pattern is used by Remote radios to communicate 1 Directly to the Master radio 2 Toa Repeater Radio The Primary Hopping Pattern is used by a Repeater radio to communicate 1 Directly to the Master radio 2 With an upstream Repeater Radio Must be the same value for each radio in a system RF Noise Filter The RF Noise Filter optimizes the selectivity of the COMMPAK I 08 receiver When it is enabled the filter will improve the rejection of interfering signals but the radio sensitivity typically decreases by 6 dBm AES 128 Encryption Encrypts all data transmitted by this radio using the AES 128 encryption standard Check off the Enable box to use this function You must then enter an encryption key your encryption key must be exactly 16 characters long Other radios must have the same encryption key to receive data from this radio 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved Py encom Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 2 Miscellaneous Setup Options Wizard Setup gt gt Used for initial
5. If you would like to your schedule add in more events to this schedule click the ADD button to enter in additional events Page 38 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix D Create a New Schedule by Manual Entry An alternate method allows for a schedule to be e manually entered in the WEB I O A manual Anine eee on entry is useful if you need to add an extra time 7 slot to a particular schedule but still would like to maintain the original schedule Appt E ver bo Ove 1 nie i 2 3i E 6 f VA I A time group is denoted by the letters A to G and each group can have up to eight events Only When the event has been added to the correct one time group can be used on a particular day days on the calendar de select the Change To set a manual entry Schedule button 1 Login asan Advanced User 2 Select the Change Schedule button and this will activate the time group letters 2 Selecta time group i e A This will highlight the Event option igsi Larti Dap i Par T IREFPFRRI WNP PPI vw YR PPP 7 hie i Py lt dad od od 5 oe Wt he pe fe pe P FOPPPRP 3 Place a check mark in the event number that is to be used This will enable the start stop time to be added for the event Select the desired start stop time for the event 4 Add the new event to the calendar by c
6. Rights Reserved COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Connecting a Radio to a Computer Before using the ControlPAK software a radio must be connected to the computer that the ControlPAK software is running on LED Indicators There are four LED indicators on your Commpak O8 radio as follows Data Connection gt PWR LED Indicates the radio is powered 8 You must connect your COMMPAK I 08 radio gt put fire indicate the status of eadhof directly to your computer for the initial programming the 8 inputs The LED for an activated input and set up will be ON Your COMMPAK I O8 radio comes supplied with a gt OUTPUT LEDs Indicate the status of each programming cable CB 109 and a wall cube power of the 8 Outputs The LED for an activated supply BH 36A Output will be ON gt LINK LED Indicates the radio is linked and communicating 1 Plugin the female end of wall cube power supply to the COMMPAK I O8 radio and the other end into a 240V wall outlet 2 Plug the telephone jack RJ 45 end of the programming cable into the Commpak 1 08 unit The serial end of the unit is to be plugged into the serial port of the computer Page 8 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved P encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Installing ControlPAK Before you can configure your radio you must first have
7. Your I O8 Radio 2 Using a Standard Coil Relay as an Output Connection with 1 08 Radios The following application shows how to connect a relay to your COMMPAK I O8 radio Output In order to drive a relay or contactor load connect the COMMPAK I 08 radio to the relay as shown below COMMPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS 4 5 6 7 8 OUTPUTS 4 5 6 ARIE 3 Power Supply 30VDC Max DC Common Ground Damage to the COMMPAK I 08 outputs may occur if the COMMPAK I 08 maximum output ratings current and voltage are exceeded You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the either this radio or another radio The Outputs are programmed so that the installed Open Collector Output is used as the activation switch for your system For example if we are programming the outputs of another COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would be shown below lO Mapping Setup drive By Radiother 0 nba fi Aivas By Poddar OFF diis Ey Fio duke FF dcsrraded By Rado Ackbers OFF at Pree rates EHE Bal id ree unis dcsrvaded By Fords Ackbere OFF oy tn ipis Ba Foden Adie TFF Arrai By Forces Akers In ley Ir hoaa By Faro dudebees OFF In In ln In aL Bee eis fl fea F ll iF m rad ir ih E T Tar E The Output 1 of our R
8. character Copyright 2005 to 2015 ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions Inc All rights reserved Page 16 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved P encom Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 1 Wireless settings System Mode gt Used to select whether the Radio will gt be communicating with another COMMPAK I O 8 or a WEB I O This function is only available on models using the ENC 901 radio Go to the About page and check the Radio Code field View the System Topology section for more details Frequency Zone gt Allows you to select a Frequency Zone that you do not want the radio to use in its Hop Pattern Select Enable all Frequency Zones if you want the radio to use the entire band Unit Address gt gt The Master radio Unit Address is set to 0 by ControlPAK and is not User configurable The Unit Address must be unique for each Remote and Repeater radio in a system Network Address gt gt The Network Address defines a specific system to which individual radios can be assigned By establishing a system under a common Network Address the network can be isolated from another network to reduce interference Only the radios that have the same network address can communicate to each other Valid values for the Network Address range from 0 to 255 inclusive Page 17 gt COMMPAK I 08 Output Power The default power level for the COMMPAK
9. default relay status from Normal OFF to Normal ON by clicking on the Advanced button in the I O Configuration window as follows Page 30 F O Gare Setus VO 1 ADVANCED SETUP lsat 1 treet De temeece Tem peter irast Mine te Addy cee amp Parah Bardhin C opinga aem 10 gt s Lamhe ot te hra Mornar A hre lrei Feii Tore rd Lai H i tapad Here pewree Dobey Tem Sect 0 gt 9 F atlanta Tume Sent 7 Theal Hedd ON ars F pate nite Meat 0D p D OFF Cutest I lash Erast a Please be aware after changing the output from Normal OFF to Normal ON the corresponding output status LEDs will also be inverted Loop Back Status Confirmation For applications requiring confirmation of data reception or confirmation of end device status a COMMPAK I O 8 installation can be configured with a Loop Back or Externa Status confirmation 1 Loop Back Status confirmation requires the connection of the COMMPAK I O 8 Output to the end device as well as one of the COMMPAK 1 0 8 Inputs The Output is looped back to an Input This setup confirms the COMMPAK I O 8 has received the Contact Closure status change only it does not indicate the status of the end device 2 External confirmation requires the User to connect a Status signal from the equipment into one of the COMMPAK I O 8 Inputs This setup confirms the Contact Closure status change was received by the COMMPAK I O 8
10. gt Select the number of repeater levels that will be used in your system gt Select the type of radio you want to configure yours as Page 13 Lorman JOE gt Topology Ma ute oTe llepe ater in Fapte r ater System Mate stamt Gpe Foote Hot rote PI Minse f dite Enc rotor Key 6 Sytee cf avy character Wo Steep Mode _Lonliguraten Setup 1 To configure your radio as a Master Radio select Master from the drop down menu 2 To configure your radio as a Remote Radio select Direct Remote or the option specifying the repeater level that your remote will be operating at from the drop down menu 3 To configure your radio as a Repeater Radio select Repeater 1 if your radio will be operating at the first repeater level and Repeater 2 if it will be operating at the second Only two repeater levels are configurable through the Wizard Setup Refer to Miscellaneous Setup Options for more details 4 Step 4 Edit I O Mapping gt 1 O Mapping is used to configure the physical input and outputs for the COMMPAK 1 08 radio gt Press the I O Config button to continue to I O Configuration 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 1 RealTime Clock Setup Configuring 1 0 in WEB 1 0 gt Place a check mark in the box next to Mode the Use Computer Time to Update RTC box to synchronize your I O 8 s
11. output power on the Radios This slider should be lowered if the ContralPAKNET System Scan Confirmation signal strength is too strong and raised if it is Control NET needs to oran the system ox too low Please enter the radio renge to sce Seperste values by src use to impa range of values ares j want to scan To run the Signal Sensitivity Test 1 Select Diagnostic from the menu and then the Site tab from the expansion 2 Select either a Master Radio or repeater as your Start node and select a remote that will communicate with your Start Node as an End Node 3 Press the Start button to begin the test The two green and red meters will indicate the power of the signal received for their respective radios Adjust the output power of each radio using the sliders on the right as needed Page 23 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Polling Test 3 Press the Start button to run the polling test The number of messages requested will be shown The polling test sends a command to one 6 q or more radios and has the radios send a in the Poll Cycle Transmitted field message of variable size back to check for connectivity interference and computing errors T Fip g ii v ERE m Virpin se Dete Seeturtecers Iere Deore me etic ne Rj Ei REMOTE SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC wut 3 DELLCEL Pol Ove Tarni
12. setup and to restore radio settings to factory defaults See the Wizard Setup section for more details I O Config gt gt Used to setup the radio s I O settings See the Configuring I O in WEB I O Mode and Configuring I O in Normal Mode sections for more information Sleep Mode Setup gt gt gt gt Used to setup Sleep Mode With Sleep mode enabled the radio will enter a power saving Sleep condition if no I O change is detected for more than 3 seconds Changes to the I O will wake the radio up There are also options to turn LEDs off during sleep mode to save more power Repeater Setup gt Used to setup radios that cannot be setup with the Wizard setup Radios beyond the first 2 repeater levels Page 18 COMMPAK I 08 gt InStep 4 of the repeater setup Primary Hop Pattern will be the hop pattern used to communicate with the radio s parent This field must match the hop pattern of its parent In the diagram below each colored set of radios is a repeater level If your radio is to be a remote its parent would be the repeater radio in the same repeater level For example the Blue S radio s parent is the Blue R radio If your radio is to be a repeater its parent radio is the radio that it communicates with in order communicate with the Master radio For example if you were programming the Blue R radio its parent radio is the Red R radio gt The Repeater Hop Pat
13. store the new configuration Click Save The LANPak window appears asking you to add a description of the file Enter a file description and click OK The file is now saved under the new filename and in the folder you specified Saving a configuration does not program the radio To senda configuration to the radio you must click Program Radio Page 19 COMMPAK I 08 Setting a Configuration After you edit or create a new configuration you must send the new configuration to the radio It does not happen automatically To set a configuration 1 Configure your radio to your specifications Refer to the previous sections of this manual to configure your radio After you complete your configuration click Program Radio at the left in the General Setup screen After the configuration downloads you can disconnect the radio and then either program a new radio or exit the software After you edit or create a new configuration you must send the new configuration to the radio It does not happen automatically Sharing a Configuration Over Several Radios After you save a configuration as a file you can download that configuration to other radios To share a configuration file 1 Connect the radio that you want to configure to the computer that is running the ControlPAK software Open ControlPAK and select CONTACT CLOSURE then COMMPAK I 08 Connect The General Setup screen appea
14. Addere ONLY the relay dry contacts The Outputs 1 and 2 of our Remote Radio are are connected to the COMMPAK 1 08 inputs The going to be activated by Radio address 0 this relay operating P being our Master radio with the 2 input relays not a concern and the corresponding Input number Any Input can activate any Output COMMPAK 1 0 8 For more information on configuring refer to OUTPUTS the section on Configuring Your O8 Radio Common Ground for all equipment inside the cabinet You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the either this radio or another radio Page 26 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 3 Using Traffic Controller Outputs as Input Connections with the 1 08 Radio The following application shows you how to connect a Traffic Controller to the Input Connection of an 1 08 Radio A Traffic Controller is an example of a device with Open Collector Outputs Refer to the User Manual of your Traffic Controller or other equipment to determine if it is configured with Open Collector Outputs The Controller Equipment open collector outputs are to have a Pull Up Resistor 10K ohms installed The Controller Equipment signal ground must be connected to the COMMPAK O8 groun
15. E aesidn auc EE E E E E E O A E 14 VO IWVA IN Se Ue REE EEE E ERT A ERER AE RENERE ERER AREEN ETER E ERER ETES 14 SSCS T E E E E secterseeuetessesees 14 Encom Protocol SCtUP ccceeccsecsecsecceecencceceseceneceeceeeeeueeeccseeeeceeeeeeceeeceseeeeceeeeeneteeceeeeeueteeceeeeeneteeeeeeeenees 14 COM NS 1 OT Narma MOE erare E TE E E E E EEA E OENE 15 VO WIA OIE SE UD oiea 15 Part2 Conieurine General Set saci inseuasiee rene n S 16 E W eS ee E a ries ns E stare E EE seis de sade E E 17 2 Miscellaneous Setup OPTIONS eecadetccarcssaerrrsnererntenintaderneesinnersiaberseabesadercneanesnasaioadonsadeanisaacsaadenaiansiansasnseanenes 18 3s Savine SenRNE ands harne CONFI ONS einer nnn EREN 19 E Page 3 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved I2 encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Using the Diagnostic Tools sesessessssesesseseossseossssseossseosossoeossseosossosossseososeossssssossseosossssosossssosossosossseossssosossseosssessesss 21 BOS VV Repel CPN a O S aa A E E AEE ASE 21 SPECO o ec dak E a E E ee ere 22 Sienal Sensitivity TES l rncrnirnrin in niaaa iaaii aiai Rii EA 23 ON TEST airiran a AA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA AAAA ES 24 ADPIC OS ersen EE EEEE 25 COMIMIPAR TOs AADU Soccnirnsnni ni E a ERNER 25 CO IMIR Aly OS OUUU eea AAA AAAA AE OAA E EE sensonnsnnesnecwies 28 Loop Back Stat s COn mati ON essare ESN a E eee 30 ToS E a a a a a E a E ae 33 TENEAN IGE OSS LINE eea doeaancanna
16. K I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix G RF Exposure Appendix H Declaration of Conformity FCC FCC FCC Regulations allow up to 36 dBm effective radiated power ERP Therefore the sum of the transmitted power in dBm the cabling loss and antenna gain cannot exceed 36 dBm gt ImW 0dBm gt 10mW 10dBm gt 100mW 20dBm gt 1000 mW 30dBm When transmitting 1 Watt 30 dBm and the cable and connector losses are 2 dB the antenna gain cannot exceed 36 2 30 8 dBi If an antenna with a gain higher than 8 dBi were to be used the power setting must be adjusted appropriately This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment Health Canada Industry Canada The installer of this radio equipment must ane This device complies with Industry Canada s ensure that the antenna is located or pointed ae ck i RSS 210 specifications such that it does not emit an RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population consult Safety Code 6 obtainable from Health Canada s website www hc sc gc c
17. MMPAK I O8 is configured with a 9 position quick connect barrier block for connection of 8 outputs The COMMPAK I O8 Outputs are Open Collector Outputs with the following specifications gt Maximum voltage 30 VDC gt Maximum sink current per output 250 mA The COMMPAK I O8 Open Collector Outputs are pulled low switched to ground when activated You must connect your equipment signal ground to the COMMPAK O8 ground in order to ensure there is acommon ground point and at the same level 1 Using a Traffic Controller for an Output Connection with the 1 08 Radio The following application shows you how to connect a Traffic Controller to the output of the COMMPAK 1 08 radio A Traffic Controller may require a Voltage Level Change on its inputs in order for activation to occur A pull up resistor is required on the input s of the equipment that requires a Voltage Level Change on its Inputs If your equipment is not configured with internal pull up resistors on its inputs they must be installed as shown below The COMMPAK I 08 Outputs do not provide a power source for your equipment In the above diagram when the COMMPAK I O8 Output is not activated the Controller Input is pulled up to its supply voltage through the pull up resistor The Controller Input is at a high level When the COMMPAK I 08 Output is activated it is pulled to ground and the Controller Input is also pulled to ground The C
18. SER MANUAL ControlPAK Navigation Buttons The left of the Main Configuration screen contains a series of function buttons They are described in the following table Button Description Configuration ER curant Sattings Be Program Radia MY Raad from Fil QE Pat ee Save to Fik Contig D savato Fis er oo weeeeeee TELELLLLLLLILILI Current Settings uploads a radio s current configuration data into ControlPAK If you create a custom configuration and make an error click Current Settings to replace the parameters that are currently displaying on screen to the settings currently on the radio Program Unit downloads your current on screen configuration to a radio Read From File uploads radio configuration data from a file into ControlPAK This allows you to copy a configuration to another radio The radio is not programmed until you click Program Radio Save to File saves the configuration settings to a file for use later on You must click Program Unit each time you want to download a configuration to a radio Save To File only saves a file to a folder Page 12 JB reun ooo o I Bow Hanos Brunoo 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved COMMPAK I 08 Quality of Service Tool of the VSWR test can be found from the Tools Button Quality of Service Tool that allows to see the noise level in the area against the h
19. Yagi which is acceptable if the Received Signal strength is high enough and stable Omni directional antennas transmit and receive signals in all directions around the sides of the antenna The Omni antenna is only available as vertically polarized Omni antennas are typically used at the Master and Repeater sites Page 35 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved encom COMMPAK 1 08 WIRELESS Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix B Advanced Users Logging on as an Advanced User 1 Goto the ControlPAK main interface 2 2 Double click the 4 colored squares next to the ControlPAK logo on the bottom left A text field will appear Operating this software as an advanced Contrel PAK user will allow you to make changes that may permanently damage the radio COMPLETE IR Damage caused by using this functionality IS NOT covered under warranty 3 Inthe new text field type in radio 4 Mouse over Contact Closure and click on COMMPAK I O You have now logged in as an advanced user Page 36 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix C Using the Schedule Input Wizard This feature is only available on units using an ENC 901 radio in WEB_IO mode Create a New Schedule with the Schedule Wizard 1 Login as an advanced user 2 Enable th
20. You can reach the I O Basic Setup window internal clock with the computer s either through the Wizard Setup or with the I O clock Configuration button at the bottom of the gt Press the Update Now button to General Setup page Everything in this section upload the correct Time Zone Date Time and Daylight Savings schedule to the I O 8 Make sure your I O Mapping Setup computer s clock is correct gt Disable by leaving the box next to the Use Computer Time to Update RTC assumes you are in WEB_IO System Mode The COMMPAK I O 8 unit supports the use of a hardswitch for wireless on off control In the box blank This will require manual event of a conflict with the scheduler the entry of the correct Time Zone Date hardswitch will take precedence over the Time and Daylight Savings schedule scheduler If there is a loss of communication with the Master radio the I O 8 will still operate under its internal clock and scheduler 2 Scheduler Setup gt Enable by placing a check mark in the box next to the Enable Scheduler To enable I O mapping check off the Enable field Enabling this field will prompt I O Mapping box If the Set I O Mapping as you to reset the calendar select Yes gt To have the COMMPAK I O 8 Radio link schedules with a WEB I O radio select Schedule Provided by Master communication is lost with the Master radio from the drop down menu Primary box is checked off the scheduler will be norma
21. a rpb Page 43 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL ENCOM Wireless provides field proven cost effective wireless data solutions for municipal and industrial clients with applications in the areas of Intelligent Transportation Systems Public safety communications Municipal corporate security and IT networks Water and waste water management Electrical utilities Oil and gas ENCOM Wireless Data Solutions Inc 3750 Arapaho Rd 7 640 42 Avenue NE Addison TX 75001 Calgary AB T2E 7J9 United States Canada Phone 972 885 5170 Phone 403 230 1122 Fax 214 736 5749 Fax 403 276 9575 Email sales encomwireless com www encomwireless com Page 44 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved
22. and it provides an indication of the status of the end device 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL For example if we are programming the outputs of the Remote COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would be shown below 1 Using aLoop Back Status Confirmation The following application shows how to setup a system configured with a Loop Back Confirmation Status The diagram is as follows Master Site Remote 1 Site COMMPAK 1 0 8 COMMPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 INPUTS OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 7 8 Vi_1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 h 213 D ji Is YNN P X 12V LED Common Ground The system would operate in the following manor gt The switch at the Master Radio location is turned ON gt This status change is transmitted to the Remote Radio gt Output 1 of the Remote Radio is activated gt Therelay is activated by Output 1 which is to connect to an end device gt Input 1 of the Remote Radio is pulled low by Output 1 and is activated This status change is transmitted to the Master gt Output 1 of the Master is activated which turns the corresponding LED ON gt This setup confirms the Remote Radio received the status change but it does not indicate the status of the dev
23. atform This feature is only available on COMMPAK I O 8 radios using the ENC 901 wireless engine Contact Encom for more information on possible upgrades WEB I O Example application control of sprinkler systems and traffic equipment from any location with an internet connection Page 6 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL I O Topology There are two different ways in which the user can configure the remote and master radios to Multi point to multi point or Many to Many is communicate with each other Point to used for large scale systems Up to 255 remotes multipoint or One to Many is used for small can be used per master radio and any number scale systems and consists of one master and of repeater levels is allowed The latency for up to 7 remotes Latency within this kind of this mode of communication is little bit higher system is low achieving an approximate than point to multipoint but allows for minimum of 8ms with one remote and an significantly increased flexibility and IO additional 4 5ms for every other remote in the Mapping between remotes is permitted system but there is no communication between remotes Example application of Many to Many 4 side pedestrian crosswalks Example application of One to Many mid block traffic detection low latency required Page 7 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All
24. d Connect each Controller Equipment open collector output to the COMMPAK 1 08 Inputs as shown below COMVPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS pez spe TP spayT 0 s Ipply Votace Mar 41 Vou pua amp Traffic Resist gt 19k Controller Output 1 l You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the either this radio or another radio The Outputs are programmed so that the installed Open Collector Input is used as the activation switch for your system Page 27 For example if we are programming the outputs of another COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would be shown below lO Mapping Setup Bhabad By Fomio dukis 0 eget Mur dictated Ey Rado Ackbers OFF Arias By Rio Addes oF opero Actrvabed By Fomio Adb OFF 7 Bosbad By Fomio dukis OFF dcsrraded By Radio Ackbere OFF ipti Aria By Fio ddie OFF dcsrraded By Rado Ackbere OFF a inettunbe The Output 1 of our Remote Radio is going to be activated by Radio address 0 this being our Master radio with the Open Collector input relay and the corresponding Input number Any Input can activate any Output For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring Your I O8 Radio 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL COMMPAK 08 Outputs The CO
25. d for Clearance COMMPAK I O 8 Systems the Yagi and the Oiminiantenna Otheriynes of antennastanibe Antenna polarization is an important factor in l the installation of your System A Vertically used if your system has special requirements Polarized antenna transmits the radio signal Yagi antennas are directional antennas that waves perpendicular to the earth s surface A transmit and receive signals primarily from the Horizontally Polarized antenna transmits the front of the antenna They also transmit and radio signal waves parallel to the earth s receive signals from the sides and back but at surface ALL of the antennas in a System must reduced levels The Yagi antenna can be have the same polarization installed Vertically or Horizontally polarized Antenna clearance is another factor that must Yagi antennas are used for Remote COMMPAK be considered Yagi antennas should be I O 8 sites as these sites only communicate with installed with no obstructions in front of or the Master site or a Repeater site Yagi close to the sides Omni antennas ideally antennas can be used at the Master and should be mounted with no obstructions close Repeater sites if the System layout will allow to them but they can be mounted to the side of acceptable signal levels between Sites A a pole etc with the required offset Repeater Site for example with a Yagi Antenna may have some Remote sites communicating via the back of the
26. e schedule option by placing a check mark in the Enable Scheduler box located in the I O Configuration option under the Scheduler tab Real Time Clock Setup M Use Computer Time to Update RTC Update Now Time Zone i Day Light Saving Schedule Setup Enable Scheduler 9 Use My Local Schedule 3 Click on the Change Schedule button and then the Wizard button on the bottom of the window to create a New Schedule You will be taken to the Schedule Input Wizard screen a Event Start Time Stop Time 12 345678 1 zman pzm aM SC CCCCCeey M 2 12 00 00AM 12 00 00amM OEE EE EE 3 zman pzm aM SC CCC 4 12000 AM 120 0 aM TETT 5 2000 AM 1200 00 Aam OEE EEE Me fi20000am fi20000am r COOCOO 7 12 00 00AM 120 0 aM CETT Mae fiz0000am jzomm aM r COOCOO Flash CICCIO 4 Select the Wizard Button to start the Schedule Wizard Setup 5 Select the ADD Button to highlight the Add Delete Edit Schedule Events field Complete the following fields on the Add Delete Edit Schedule Events field refer to the table on the following page 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Schedule Schedule Name Enter a radio description up to a maximum of 50 characters Information Event Name Enter a description of the Event to be added up to a maximum o
27. egnerreadeg ip usualy he rent of moorecth A Fral conmectars andor meou Nao the commectors It atoma nixie a 4 Polling Test t s iohiam wit he anana i feeding 4 warmer gach ac Mhe Beet Modal 434w RIDI eherreet il Or AS auae Gud be eed Key Up Channel Koy Up Power Koy Up Time e ft i one I Hatwark KEY THE RADIO The reflected power should be less than 10 of the Forward Power this is approximately a VSWR ratio of 2 1 A higher reading is usually the result of incorrectly installed connectors and or moisture inside the connectors and or the antenna or feedline Use of a Wattmeter for an in depth and accurate measurement is recommended To run the VSWR Antenna Test 1 Select Tools and select the frequency channel you would like to test for reflection By default it is set at 915 MHz 2 Select the Key Up Time By default it is set to 10 seconds 3 Press Key The Radio button to start the test Page 21 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved 7 encom Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Spectrum Scan Test The Spectrum Scan acts as a spectrum analyzer running a frequency scan across the 900MHz frequency range to analyze for noise A yellow line or spiked line will appear indicating the strength of the noise ina particular frequency range The red bars overlapping the yellow noise line indicate the current hopping pattern that is in use In order t
28. emote Radio is going to be activated by Radio address 0 this being our 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Master radio with the Open Collector input relay and the corresponding Input number Any Output can activate any Input For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring Your I O8 Radio 3 Using a Solid State Relay as an Output Connection with 1 08 Radios The following application shows how to connect a Solid State Relay to your COMMPAK 08 radio Output In order to drive a solid state relay use an external 10 ohm resistor 1 4W and connect the COMMPAK I 08 radio to the relay as shown below COMMPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS OUTPUTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 v 3 4 5 6 Output 1 ve Supply Voltage Max 40 VDC Pull Up Resistor 1 E Control 2 2 Control The value of the pull up resistor is culated V IR for min curren required to turn on the SSR o 2 Solid State Relay Damage to the COMMPAK I 08 outputs may occur if the COMMPAK I 08 maximum output ratings current and voltage are exceeded Use the ControlPAK software to program the radio s output with the same method as in the Standard Coil Relay section above Depending on the type of SSR you are using an inverted type is recommended you may need to change the
29. encom COMMPAK 1 08 WIRELESS Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL encom WIRELESS Wireless On Off control Manual 108 V5 0 0 for use with firmware V4 0 0 or higher July 28 2015 Email support encomwireless com Toll Free 1 800 617 3487 Worldwide 403 230 1122 Fax 403 276 9575 Web www encomwireless com A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Warnings and Precautions Warnings and Precautions The following symbols indicate important safety warnings and precautions throughout this manual They are defined as follows WARNING indicates that serious bodily harm or death may result from failure to adhere to the precautions CAUTION indicates that damage to equipment may result if the instructions are not followed NOTE indicates certain conditions that the user should be aware of a Page 2 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Table of Contents WN ARIES Ain PLC CAUCIOINS ccc xc ccecociiactecocecacecncared racteecsccueradacemeeacucedecacvasueuas sn acsiedecadeveds aiiai eieae iniii 2 rO TION secrets E EE AE E EE E E E E E nomtenceoncs E accepaceanctuesscs 5 OVET ON e EE E E A E E 5 Boae eE E AA A A N A E A E O EEEE 5 Antennas with 1 08 UNITS eae ae Orn On ee ee eee 5 System Topology System Modes ccccsscccsecceeccsscesscceeeccseceuceeneeeseceectnceeeeteucts
30. ennas is the same throughout the entire system for example vertical or horizontal no mix Physically tighten the antenna connections and move on to the next remote location Repeat this procedure at each Remote radio site 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Optimizing to Minimize Noise Interferences To minimize Noise Interferences on your system 1 Change the polarization of the antennas to horizontal 2 Run the Spectrum Scan to determine where most of the noise occurs Change the Hop Pattern of the system to ensure that the pattern is overlapping the frequencies with the least noise For Non Integrated Antenna Systems Non integrated units do not have polarization stickers but can be properly oriented by changing the direction the antenna elements are facing If anon integrated antenna s elements are pointing up and down the elements are running parallel to the pole it is in the vertical position and has vertical polarization To change the polarization to horizontal rotate the antenna 90 degrees so the antenna s elements are parallel to the ground Page 34 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix A Acceptable Antennas for 1 08 Use Antenna Overview Antenna Polarization and There are 2 types of antennas typically use
31. f 50 characters Schedule Start Date Select the starting date for your scheduled events from the drop down Date amp Time calendar menu The format will be represented as day month year Stop Date Select the ending date for your scheduled events from the drop down calendar menu The format will be represented as day month year Start amp Stop The Start Time is in a 12 hour format and is user defined by highlighting Time the selected entry and scrolling to the time to be applied on the Start Date The Stop Time is in a 12 hour format and is user defined by highlighting the selected entry and scrolling to the time to be applied on the Stop Date Daily Event Running Mode The Running Mode allows the user to choose what days during the Start and Stop Dates the event is to occur The events can occur ona Weekly or Special Occasion basis Weekly Running Mode Select the day option that the event is to occur on Special Occasion Select this option if you would like to add a Holiday or an All Day Event to the schedule An All Day Event for example could be Parent Teacher Interviews 4 After you finish adding in the Date and gt Save the Current Schedule Itis Time of your Scheduled Events you have highly recommended to save your Schedule a few options at all times This should be stored ina directory on your computer for later access if gt Add in more Scheduled Events to needed Use the Save to File button to save this schedule
32. h between these versions of the firmware When you have made your choice click the Next button A progress bar will show the status of the upgrade or downgrade Select the version Please read the following statement and select the Greware version carehllly before proceeding important All mayor firmware version releases e g Vlxx of V2 xx are not bockwerds compatible with any earher major version Only the latest versions of each major release are listed for your convenient to provide backward compatble for existing systems 2 Click the Firmware Upgrade button 6 After the upgrade or downgrade completes Sotera Version 500 is Pome the software will automatically disconnect ProductCade 410010207210808 the radio Re connect the radio and ior Firmware Upgrade navigate to the About screen and confirm that the I O 8 unit now has the correct firmware version ua ENC Firmware Code 1001 Firmware Versio 470 Fiemwam De Dec 52014 Firmware Time 9 10 00 Ssioodarieni 200 3 Accept the Firmware Upgrade License tnc Vive tien Agreement a peepee 4 Read the warning message check the box soa ME ies a that says you have read and understand the CY ee pe Fryen Come Mc 5 2016 warning and then hit the Next button Fucewace Tour em font cuties Verma 200 tft TT a TN PLM e ie Totes ee Mahe ce Page 42 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPA
33. ice connected to the Remote Radio You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the Remote Radio Page 31 VO Mapping Setup lOutput 1 Ashwini Py Mecho Ache l jini Advanced Qutput 2 cvasi ByRadoAdchene OFF rp Outpwt J Acwvated By Fogo Artes OFF Output 4 Aswan tyRetoadae Gr pans ladini loupat S Actvete BP Rado Adhere OFF loupas Actvated By Rieck Ackbere OFF Output gt Actvated Py Mato Adhere UF s e a G lls fOuipuai e Arrasi By Rafo idine OFF Advensed Any Output can activate any Input For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring Your O8 Radio 2 Setting Up an External Status Confirmation with 1 08 Radios The following application is an example of using a COMMPAK 08 Radio system configured for External Confirmation The diagram below shows the layout Master Site Remote 1 Site COMMPAK 1 0 8 COMMPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS 3 4 5 6 OUTPUTS 4 5 6 OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 Teves As P X 12V LED This system operates in the following manor gt The switch at the Master is switched ON closed gt Input 1 ofthe Master is now connected to ground through the switch and is activated This status change is transmitted to the Re
34. if you want the corresponding output signal to be inverted Set the Radio Address field of the output that you want activated to the Radio Address of the radio that will be activating it If the Master is to activate Output 1 set Radio Address of Output 1 to 0 Then set the Input field to the physical input that will be activating the output If a hardswitch mapped to Input 1 is to activate Output 1 set Input to 1 on Output 1 Page 15 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved P encom COMMPAK 1 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Part 2 Configuring General Setup The General Setup page allows you to configure your radio s general settings and make any number of changes to specific settings Complete and change the fields as necessary atthe General Setup page The sections below will explain the functionality of each field or button E if re Het Wireless Data Solution Wirele mora Solutions E m Configuration Disconnect Por 5 vj Baud 115200 Dat fa Party N stop i v GENERAL SETUP Commpak_lO8 Multi point to Multi point Many to Many Remote No Repeater in system System Mode Normal WEB IO Unit Address 1 Network Address lo Primary Hop 15 Repeater Hop 8 v Output Power 11000 mW Enable RF Noise Filter Serial Port Formatted Data screen AES 128 Encryption Enable Encryption Key lencom_AESkey_123 16 Bytes of any
35. ions All Rights Reserved encom WIRELESS COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Configuring Your O8 Radio The first step in using ControlPAK to configure your radio is to enter the correct configuration mode There are three options available from the main screen ETHERNET SERIAL and CONTACT CLOSURE Connecting to the Radio To connect to your radio 1 From your desktop double click the ControlPAK icon The Contro PAK main screen appears shia i ontre l PAK ene ENCE m ACT CLOSURES PROGULT TPP ABP CIOT Oe ontrel PAK 3 Click COMMPAK 1 08 CONTACT CLOSURES SELECT PRODUCT TYPE AND CLICK SUTTON Ii The ControlPAK software loads and then the Home screen appears CSck Connect Betton to Start 4 Make sure the Communications Port and Baud Rate are correct In addition the Data Parity Stop Bits need to be correct These settings can be left as default unless you are using a different communications port 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Click the Connect button to connect to the I O 8 radio ae 1E ta Chick Comett Bution to Start irt eoa Rete ee dot Once this has completed you will be brought to the General Setup screen Page 11 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved PZ encom Wireless On Off Control U
36. itches for your system For example if we are programming the outputs of another COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would be shown below VO Mapping Setup ActowedOy RedoAdbere 0 lead Munters I Aedes road Oulpet 1 Inputs applied to the COMMPAK 1 08 can be Dry Contacts no voltage applied For example Outpt Oulpet Oulpet 4 Actraediy Redo Ackber AsfoeedGy Hai arith 10 Acteded Sp Facto Adbor 0 ingui Huriet i Inget Nurbei input Number Stvwaroed Ae oh irk nn l a Atana worn Tee Ow a switch or relay 1 Using Input Switches with your 1 08 Radio The following application outlines the connection of 4 switches to the COMMPAK I 08 Inputs Turning on a switch closes the contacts which connects the Input to ground For example when the switch that is connected to Input 1 is physically turned ON Input 1 of the COMMPAK I 08 is tied to ground and activated COMMPAK 1 0 8 INPUTS 4 5 Vv OUTPUTS 3 4 5 6 Common Ground for all equipment inside the cabinet Page 25 fede oa i ow see Outpet e Actedecilly Nacio Arthere w m Outpet amp Outpet 7 Outpet Advarood earns eT ts ArtogedGs Radio drckteye OFF rate ideana d _ Actveediy Rado Arkeers OFF gt ied Actededtly NactoActhete ON e irgatNurter J The Out
37. licking on the days that the event is to occur on Page 39 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved yy encom COMMPAK 1 08 ae Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Appendix E Advanced I O Mapping Configuration The advanced I O Input Configurations are for advanced users in setup of their inputs or output Timing functions can be set individually on each Input or Output lines IO Setup IZO Mapping Scheduler Encom Protocol I O 1 ADVANCED SETUP Input 1 i Enable Invert Input De bounce Time mSec 10 7 C Latched Momentary Input Response Delay Time Sec lo x Latched Maximum ON time Input Filter Time Sec lo Input Map to Address Broadcast Unlimited Failsafe Time Sec 20 Output Idle Status Failsafe Mode OFF z C Normal ON Normal OFF Output Flash Output Hold Time Delay Hour Minute Second Toggle Output During Power Up fo fo Flash During Hold Time Push Button Configuration The I O configuration divides into two main sections Input amp Output Page 40 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL section FieldName Description O OOOO Input De bounce Time l Available in MP to MP mode only 0 255 ms default is 10ms The time needed for the system to recognize that particular input change is valid and is not caused by
38. lly disabled and only used when gt A standalone schedule can be programmed to the COMMPAK I O 8 radio as well see Appendix C for more information For more information about I O Mapping refer to the Applications section and Appendix D TO tapping Seu Encom Protocol Setup If you wish to require a login to make any changes to a radio use the Encom Protocol tab to set this up Check off the box labeled Login Require and type in the login password to be used passwords may be up to 7 characters in Schedule Setup length i odie Page 14 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Configuring I O in Normal Mode For more information about I O Mapping refer You can reach the I O Basic Setup window either through the Wizard Setup or with the I O Configuration button at the bottom of the to the Applications section and Appendix D General Setup page Everything in this section INPUTS OUTPUTS vue assumes you are in Normal System Mode I O Mapping Setup If you have configured your radio as a Master radio in One to Many selected as your I O topology then you will have to specify how many remotes will be in your system in the area below OUTPUTS Srathe crete nacie Lowe Crate Some Tame Tithe To enable I O mapping check off the Enable box next to the input you want enabled Check the Invert box off
39. mote Radio gt Output 1 of Remote Radio is activated gt The relay is activated both sets of its contacts switch The set of contacts with no connections shown would be connected to the end device The other set of contacts ties Input lof the Remote Radio to ground 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL gt Input 1 of the Remote Radio is now connected to ground through the relay contacts and is activated This status change is transmitted to the Master gt Output 1 of the Master is activated which turns the LED ON This setup confirms the Remote Radio received the status change and it indicates the status of the device connected to the Remote Radio You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the Remote Radio For example if we are programming the outputs of the Remote COMMPAK I 08 the Page 32 programming for the I O configuration would be shown below VO Mapping Setup Annai Phy Macho Adi 0 7 inoaii Adivasi ByRedoadeen Aastivabeet By Rado Askhere OFF Aviad Dy Mado Addai I Amal By Rado Adhere Acwated Py Fredo Arrears f savasi Dy Mato Addas AT By Fado Aden Any Output can activate any Input For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring Your O8 Radio 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutio
40. nceancansmugaaunnaniagasspodeneiasede sei eseietesetaseiataeanes 33 Optimizing a Wireless LINK srtecsacesscceteceanctesecresereneseceaavacccuuecarmeceuaaceaectssaraccistaiatmiaealnnaleebateGaiisadh aaa tciuueuetenaeeanaeeseaechansantaiee 33 Appendix A Acceptable Antennas for 1 08 USe ssssccssssccsssscccssscccssscccscscecscscecccsceccessenssesecesesenssesenesesenesssenesssess 35 AETA E VOVO N aE E E 35 Antenna Polarization aiid Clearance wisi vivetvestivebinsiawvurneveebeyebiew E EEEE 35 Appendix B Advanced USCIS asain csc cs ses c ces vce vane cs dese raven ces vonsaeca teas vevsscetysescaeescaceneccnapaseovoossseauncacnanessaeneseseacneasacaasmmecoss 36 Logging onas an Advanced USE geet eee eee ne eee een eee eee ec 36 Appendix C Using the Schedule Input WiZard csscssccsscsccescesccsccscceccesccsccecceccesccsccssceccecceccescesscescecceccessessceccescess 37 Create a New Schedule with the Schedule WiZard ccccceecccsecccsseceecccsucccenccceuseceuseseuseseusesssessusessuseseuseseusenees 37 Appendix D Create a New Schedule by Manual Entry cccsscssscsccescescecccsccsscesceccesccsscecceccescesscscceccescscsscesceccess 39 Appendix E Advanced I O Mapping Configuration sccssssscssssccssssccssscccsssssccesescncsesccssesenssesenesesensesenesssenecssens 40 Appendix F Upgrading Downgrading Firmware sccssssccssssccsssscccssscccssscccsssccccseccccseesesesenssesenesesenssesenesssenessses
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42. ns All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Testing Testing a Wireless Link Optimizing a Wireless Link Use the following procedure to test a wireless After testing your Wireless Link to link determine it is working use the following procedure to optimize your Wireless Link Always perform these tests among the radios in your system on a bench or in a lab setting before field deploying your Perform this procedure in system j the field in a lab setting you should always have near perfect results 1 Program one radio as a Master and one APA REMOrE When mounting the remote radio antennas Working with two radios helps you understand their basics features and gt Mount the antennas on the highest functionality 2 Setup up the radios with the most basic application of a switch on the master activating an output on the Remote If the radios can see each other not only will the link light be active on the Remote Radio but the correct LED confirmation will occur on the Output Once you understand how the two radios should work repeat this test process with each additional radio you plan to add to the system Refer to the following section on Configuring Your I 08 Radio Page 33 possible point for example the luminaire of a traffic light Mount the antennas with a clear line of site to one another Make sure the polarization of your ant
43. o minimize the noise interference a different hopping pattern can be selected and overlay on the noise pattern To run the Spectrum Scan Test 1 Select the red bar graph button to overlay your hop pattern on the spectrum scan ballin Group A 2 H Group B Select the hopping pattern number you are using or would like to analyze from Group A or B Page 22 COMMPAK I 08 3 Press the green start button to run the spectrum analysis test The yellow line will indicate the noise in the environment The red button will stop the test 4 Save the Spectrum Scans for later use for technical support assistance from Encom Wireless 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved P COMMPAK I 08 Signal Sensitivity Test The Signal Sensitivity Test measures the ability between the Master Radio or repeater and any remote to receive a signal Wirerteme Data Sirito Deseme Se j a REMOTE SITE DIAGNOSTIC A Start Noda Dasr aspnet Before running any remote diagnostics or remote configuration functions a pop db tie ah dh coe DE amp TTT TPL wrens re up will appear asking for a 7 i ia i The red and green bars indicate the power of radio range to scan Enter the l l l the signal currently being received from the unit address or range of f l other radio The two sliders on the right side addresses of the radio you of each panel control the
44. ontroller Input is at a low level Refer to the User Manual for your Traffic Controller or other equipment to determine if it requires a Voltage Level Change and if it is configured with a pull up resistor You do not have to program the Inputs in the ControlPAK software The programming is only on the Outputs of the either this radio or another radio 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved CA encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL The Outputs are programmed so that the installed Open Collector Output is used as the activation switch for your system For example if we are programming the outputs of another COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would be shown below lO Mapping Setup ipaka By Peden seer linger Mire l ductvated By Rado dbm ipis Ey Fosi iki dcsrvaded By Fio di Agreed Bay Fori duchess decorated By Fusco Akers Agis E Foi Aches ye Asval By Fo Acker lrg iria ri Ah rak neue hri got Phraya rakan l l inp Munia Trj r T Pia hh Fr mi lesa i F la fa ia fa a jal a The Output 1 of our Remote Radio is going to be activated by Radio address 0 this being our Master radio with the Open Collector input relay and the corresponding Input number Any Output can activate any Input For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring
45. opping pattern that is used Network allows you to remotely configure any radios within the system Diagnostic provides several diagnostic tools for your radios Visit the Diagnostic Tools section for more information Provides you with information about your radio and also allows you to upgrade the radio s firmware Return to the ControlPAK Login screen I2 encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Part 1 Wizard Setup Initial setup is done by going through the Wizard Setup from the General Setup page This is used for first time setup to choose your radio s operating mode and to reset your radio to factory defaults For small specific changes see Part 2 General Setup From the General Setup page click the Wizard Setup button The Wizard Setup page displays 1 Step 1 Select Hardware Type gt This field will be greyed out and is only used for reference This shows what hardware you are configuring 2 Step 2 Select I O Topology gt Point to Multi point offers the ability to have one COMMPAK 08 radio communicate to many COMMPAK O8 remote radios gt Multi point to Multi point offers the ability to have each COMMPAK O8 radio talk to every other in the radio network gt View the I O Topology section for more details gt in WEB_IO mode this option is locked to Multi point to Multi point Select either option for your radio network 3 Step 3 Select Radio Configuration
46. puts 1 to 4 of our Remote Radio are going to be activated by Radio address 0 this being our Master radio with the 4 input switches and the corresponding Input number Any Input can activate any Output For more information on configuring refer to the section on Configuring Your O8 Radio 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 2 Using Relays as Input The Outputs are programmed so that the Connections with the 1 08 Radio installed input relays are used as the activation switches for your system The following application outlines the connection of 2 relays to the COMMPAK I 08 For example if we are programming the Inputs outputs of another COMMPAK I 08 the programming for the I O configuration would When a relay is activated the Open contacts of be shown below the relay close which connects the COMMPAK O8 Input to ground This will activate the VO Mapping Setup ER i Ouipet Avthwedipfete Atte 0 bot Mueter gt j Advanced corresponding I O8 input aaa Outpet 2 ijwi Neda Addon ln byas Mater Qutpst gt Ad ewi Feds Adder wF f The following diagram shows 120 VAC relays aera ERI RCA oa HSA echt but any type of relay with dry contacts no voltage applied to the contacts may be used Outpet setestedfy Redo Adder OFF Outpet 7 fotemed fy Nago Adder lor i ss Amend Rebs
47. random noise Input Response Delay Time 0 255 seconds default is O sec Available in MP to MP mode only The accepted input change will NOT apply until this Input Response Delay Timer expired E g 1 If input a ie alae is shorter than the Input Response Delay Time Input Output ee If input eeE is longer than the Input Response Delay Time Input Output er ae Input Filter Time 0 254 seconds default is O sec Available in MP to MP mode only This function is particularly useful to detect the present of a fixed frequency on that input Set the filter time greater than 1 cycle and less than 2 cycle time of the interested frequency push Button E This function can aT a regular T switch to a Latched Maximum ON Time If Latched function i is selected Latched maximum ON time can be Available in MP to MP mode only used as a failsafe to avoid latching that input forever or select the Unlimited checkbox to disable this function Output Idle Status This is used to control the output as Normal ON or Normal OFF in an idle state 0 4 Hours resolution of 1 minute in MP to MP mode 0 4 Minutes resolution of 1 second in P MP mode The output will hold the change until Output Hold On Timer expired The timer will start again if output change before timer expired E g 3 If only one Gi lilies within the Output Hold On Time Input Output SSS If more than one pulses within the Output Hold On Time
48. rs 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved A encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 3 From the General Setup screen click Read from File A file explorer screen appears Navigate to the file you want to share and click Open 4 The Radio Configuration File Read Selection window appears listing all the configurations that are available in that folder Select the appropriate file and click OK 5 The configuration from the file replaces the radio s existing information Click Program Radio to save this information to the new radio Some changes will have to be made to the configuration for example only one radio can be the Master radio and each radio requires a distinct unit address Page 20 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved COMMPAK I 08 Using the Diagnostic Tools VOW Antenna Test The Voltage Standing Wave Ratio VSWR test This section describes the ControlPAK measures the amount of reflected power that is Diagnostic Tools that you can use with your traveling back into the radio from the cable broadband radios There are four Diagnostic length and antenna Tools 1 VSWR Antenna Test Danan 2 Spectrum Scan Test ATA Encom Radio s can be used te check the VSWR ofthe antenna system in the field 3 Signal Sensitivity Test Retectd Power guid be Gas Pan 10 of Pe Forsand Power trae anoroenatey a VSWR of A h
49. s 42 PSG OSU arrar E re wa se see enna as ee eee AEA AEA 43 EC O acest aa patasueaaiaptas 43 FICIENT C AIA Ca rRNA Aaa 43 Appendix H Declaration of Conformity sessssessssesesseoesseseossseossseoesssseossseosossoeseosessosossosssesesssseosesssesssseossseosssssesse 43 PO E E E E E E E 43 Wane Pare S2 a AAA E EEAS 43 Maust y Canada ee EEE 43 Page 4 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved I2 encom COMMPAK I 08 Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL Introduction Antennas with 1 08 Units Overview This manual is a guide and reference for programming COMMPAK I O8 radios using ENCOM s ControlPAK programming and diagnostics software This manual contains instructions suggestions and information which will guide you set up and achieve optimal performance from your equipment Description of the 1 08 The COMMPAK 1 08 has been designed specifically for remote ON OFF control and Status Alarm monitoring applications The radios feature two way communications the ability to confirm status at a Remote site and timer outputs that can be pre programmed for up to two hours eliminating the need for timer relays All typical system designs are supported including Point to Point Point to Multipoint Multipoint to Point Multipoint to Multipoint VVV YV The radio employs ENCOM s License Free Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum Technology This technology has been designed to provide reliable
50. tern field is only available for repeater radios It is the hop pattern used to communicate with a repeater s remotes gt IMPORTANT For the hop patterns of adjacent repeater levels one must be even and the other must be odd Hop patterns of all repeater levels that are to be even or hop patterns of repeater levels to be odd should be still be different from each other For example in the diagram above both the blue and yellow repeater levels can be odd but the red level cannot While both the blue and yellow repeater levels will have odd hop patterns they cannot be the same number 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solutions All Rights Reserved P encom Wireless On Off Control USER MANUAL 3 Saving setting and sharing configurations Saving a Configuration After you edit an existing radio configuration or create a new radio configuration the ControlPAK software allows you to save the new configuration to a file This allows you to copy the radio configuration over to several other radios To save a configuration 1 4 Configure your radio to your specifications Refer to the previous sections of this manual to configure your radio After you complete your configuration click Save to File at the bottom of the Main Configuration screen The Save As screen appears Enter an appropriate File Name in the File name field Click Browse Folders and select the appropriate folder in which to
51. the radio connected to your computer refer to the previous chapter and you must install the ControlPAK software The disc located in the back pocket of the Installation Guide contains the ControlPAK software Alternatively you can download the most recent version from our website at_ www encomwireless com Ensure you are using ControlPAK version 4 3 8 or higher Technical Specifications for Installing ControlPAK To run ControlPAK on your PC you require the following hardware and software e Windows XP or Windows Vista e 1GBRAM e 100 MB free hard drive space e Microsoft NET framework 2 0 After downloading the latest version of the ControlPAK software from www encomwireless com Page 9 Click Setup The ControlPAK Install screen appears Click Next The ControlPAK Software License Agreement screen appears Click agree and then click Next The Upgrade Uninstall screen appears Click Next The Select Directory screen appears Enter the directory in which you would like the ControlPAK software to install or click Next to accept the default directory The Start Copying Files screen appears Click Next The Setup file copies the appropriate files to your computer and then registers the software Click Next then click Finish The ControlPAK icon appears on your desktop Congratulations you have successfully installed ControlPAK 2009 2015 Encom Wireless Data Solut

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