Mesh Router User's Guide
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1. Contrast 0 100 Contrast 0 100 060 060 s L Save Cancel e Save your changes by pressing Y e Exit without saving changes by pressing N e Step back to the first digit by pressing MODE 21 Mesh Router User s Guide 9 1 2 Serial Number This shows the Serial Number of the Mesh Router To view it press MODE when Serial Number is highlighted dark circle LCD Contrast Serial Number FW Version T Select sly The serial number is shown in the display Unit SN 043123456 Exit Press MODE to return to the Settings menu If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds the unit automatically exits to the menu 9 1 3 Firmware Version This shows the firmware version incorporated in the instrument It is read only You cannot make changes to the information To view it press MODE when its name is highlighted dark circle LCD Contrast Serial Number FW Version dl Select dy Ver 2 00 Nov 26 2012 10 51 31 Router Press MODE to return to the Settings menu If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the menu 22 Mesh Router User s Guide 9 1 4 Factory Reset You can perform a factory reset to the instrument s original settings To access it press MODE when its name is highlighted dark circle Factory Reset Edit Password Exit il Select ap You are asked whether you want to perform the factory reset Factory Res2. Mesh Router User s Guide Rev B December 2012 P N F04 4002 000 Mesh Router User s Guide Copyright 2012 RAE Systems Inc 10 Mesh Router User s Guide Contents WALES berline dans 9 1 1 Operation Area and Conditions ccccceceeeeeeeeeees 7 1 1 1 Hazardous Areas classified by Zones 7 1 1 2 Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions 7 1 2 Instruction For Safe Use eeeseeeeesese 7 1 3 Use In Hazardous Aveas ne Minas nu 7 SAAGAECL RTE UE de a el a 8 General InfOrtuatlODu oae a A ane 8 Physical DesctIDIOD us nn a RU Redi e Duo ea eee antes 10 4 LCD Display Monitoring eeeeessss 11 SPECIMIC ALOIS DE M Rd See 12 Operati OM isi obrui s utro edit 13 6 1 Turning The Mesh Router On 13 6 2 Turning The Mesh Router Off 15 6 3 Battery Charge Indicator susssss 15 Button PUNCHONS ioter etaed tco pha aE 16 7 1 BACK Stash ote tetas a ede ws ade oreeese oetane ete lse 16 Deploying Mesh ROUtCtS 52 ee iin Dette 17 8 1 With FMC 2000 Controller sn 17 8 2 With Portable Monitors 18 Programming The Mesh Router 19 SAI ME GEEHRTE 2 9 1 2 Serial Numbers ette e tror buta eet toads 27 9 1 5 TAPIA Wale V CESTO Ml en nn Hee au ton epos 22 DL Factory RSet once Gneci dts 23 LS Edif PasswoEdissds aun i emet iere nude He EIUS 24 SO MR E neces caceees econ
3. e Exit without saving changes by pressing N e Step back to the first digit by pressing MODE Note If you do not press a key within 60 seconds the screen reverts to the programming Menu screen showing Settings Modem and Exit 9 2 3 Join Net This screen is for joining an existing network When you see this screen press MODE to join a network This function allows the radio to scan all available channels and choose the least congested one Ping Net PanID Setup Join Net m Select ly The screen now displays a message asking if you want to confirm your choice to join a network Join net Confirm Yes e Press Y to join a network and automatically find the best channel to operate on e Press N to exit without joining a network While the instrument starts joining a network this message appears Join net Ongoing 28 Mesh Router User s Guide Once the device has selected the least congested channel and a network is joined this message 1s displayed Join net Success 9 2 4 Channel Setup All units in a network must operate on a single channel The available channels vary by the internal wireless modem s frequency and channel ranges are set by RAE Systems to correspond with the wireless modem frequency These are the modem frequencies and channel ranges 869 MHz for use with portable monitors and EchoView Host Channel 0 channel cannot be changed 900 MHz for us
4. Channel 1 10 Range Error 30 Mesh Router User s Guide 9 2 5 Exit To exit Wireless and return to the main Programming Menu scroll until Exit 1s shown g Channel Setup Exit N Select aly With Exit selected press MODE The Mesh Router now returns to the Programming Menu screen 31 Mesh Router User s Guide 10 Panic Function The Mesh Router has a Panic function where you can manually trigger the relays at the main FMC2000 controller in the network This must be configured in the Mesh Router in advance This function allows you to trigger any individual relay or all relays simultaneously 10 1 Enabling Disabling The Panic Button Function Note By default the Panic Button function is disabled 1 Start the Mesh Router in Diagnostic mode by pressing and holding the Y and MODE keys simultaneously 2 Once startup is completed and the main screen is shown enter Programming mode by pressing and holding MODE and N simultaneously 3 Provide the 4 digit password and press Y to enter it Note The default password is 0000 This screen appears Settings Wireless Operating Mode T Select sly 4 Press N until Operating Mode is highlighted 5 Press MODE to select Operating Mode Panic Enable or Panic Disable is highlighted Panic Enable Panic Disable Operating Mode Operating Mode Exit Exit m Select b i i S
5. as designed only if it is used maintained and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Warning Use only the Lithium battery or external rechargeable battery provided by RAE Systems This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair suitability for intrinsic safety Replace batteries only in non hazardous locations STATIC HAZARD Clean only with a damp cloth For safety reasons this equipment must be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only Read and understand instruction manual completely before operating or servicing Any rapid up scale reading followed by a declining or erratic reading may indicate a gas concentration beyond upper scale limit which may be hazardous Mesh Router User s Guide Marking The Mesh Router is certified according to the IECEx scheme ATEX and CSA for US and Canada as protected by intrinsic safety The product is marked with the following information RAE SYSTEMS 3775 N 1 St San Jose CA 95134 USA FMC 400 Serial No barcode XXX X XX X 000 IECEx TSA C 9575 P 10 0016X IM1 II 1G Ex ia IIC T4 py ia IIC T4 Class I Gr A B C D Ex ja I Ex ial a DNV 10 ATEX 83388X Intrinsically Safe 40 C lt Tamb lt 50 C Warnings e Use only RAE 500 0111 000 for internal battery Do not replace internal battery in hazardous locations U
6. 1 13 Mesh Router User s Guide This is followed by the Modem Type Mode Modem type 10 Router Then the Mesh Router initializes connection with the wireless network When the network is found and communication is established the main reading screen is shown It includes the Pan ID EUI Extended Unique Identifier channel number and battery charge percentage ONLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 9895 If the Mesh Router 1s unable to find a radio network to connect with it searches but if it is unsuccessful it displays this screen OFFLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 If you see this screen check the following e Is the antenna is attached e Does the Pan ID match the network you want to join e Does the Channel match the channel on which the other instruments are operating e Are the other instruments turned on and within range e Did you change the Pan ID or Channel If so restart the instrument 14 Mesh Router User s Guide 6 2 Turning The Mesh Router Off Hold down the MODE key through the 5 4 3 2 1 Power Off sequence When you see Power off release the MODE key Power off The Mesh Router is off when the display is blank 6 3 Battery Charge Indicator The Mesh Router s internal battery is designed to provide power for up to 10 days When the battery gets low the Mesh Router beeps once per minute and the battery icon is empty It is recommende
7. 25 9 2 MOSS sn id UE T 25 DA PRO NET ae en is 26 922 PANID SCtUDe Ms iene 27 92 9 JOIN ses Re MUR Pad p abt cades 28 924 ChanelS eurent tesa Deoa Eee 20 ASH DS mE p 3l Panic FUNC OM o ae ne de ie cts 52 10 1 Enabling Disabling The Panic Button Function 32 3 11 12 13 14 15 Mesh Router User s Guide 10 2 Using The Panic Function 34 10 2 1 Trgecr ATLROIAVSss dieta an en 34 10 2 2 Trigger A Selected Relay 34 10 2 3 Clear Relays esses cda and UM MUN 35 Internal Battery Replacement sssss 36 11 1 Proper Battery Disposal iei ret ot 37 TEOUDIESTIOOUTIS Le ee OR ONSE n roo uH E Losada ment 38 Mesh Router Alarm Signal Summary 40 Appendix A Mesh Router Installation 4 14 1 Magnet Mount Installation essssss 4 4 2 Med InstalIdtlOll seese rote rimo ptos 42 14 3 Magnetic Mount Alternative Installation 45 Appendix B Mesh Router External Battery Ie DICE mie ll ee nee Ne RTT A re 46 I External Battery Sas sean 46 15 2 External Battery Replacement Process 49 Mesh Router User s Guide 1 WARNINGS Read Before Operating This manual must be carefully read by all individuals who have or will have the responsibility of using maintaining or servicing this product The product will perform
8. Join Net T Select L Press MODE to ping the network This message appears Ping net Confirm Yes Press Y The Mesh Router broadcasts a ping signal to its network All devices in the network that receive the ping signal respond with a beep if 26 Mesh Router User s Guide they are within the range You can also ping from an instrument in the network If it is within range the Mesh Router responds with a beep and an LED light flash If a network ping is unsuccessful check the following e Is the antenna attached e Does the PAN ID match the PAN ID of other instruments in the network e Does the Channel match the channel on which the other instruments are operating e Are the other instruments turned on and within range 9 2 2 PAN ID Setup All units on a network must be programmed with the same PAN ID Personal Network Identifier to ensure communication compatibility When you see this screen press MODE to view the current PAN ID or to change it Pan ID 655 T x Important The allowed range for PAN ID numbers is 001 through 999 The screen shows the PAN ID with the cursor blinking on the first digit Step through the digits from left to right by pressing MODE Change a digit s value by pressing Y to increase and N to decrease After the third digit you see a flashing Pan ID 655 Cancel 27 Mesh Router User s Guide e Save your changes by pressing Y
9. ant to trigger press MODE This triggers only that one selected relay 34 Mesh Router User s Guide Note The relay on the FMC2000 controller remains triggered until it is cleared either at the FMC2000 or at the Mesh Router Also the word ONLINE on the Mesh Router flashes on and off until you Clear the relays 10 2 3 Clear Relays Clear relays clears all of the relays on the controller even if only one relay was triggered Select Clear Relays and then press MODE to clear the relays Trigger Relays Clear Relays Exit oe Select sly After clearing the relays you can exit by using N to scroll down to Exit Then press MODE The main screen is shown ONLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 When the relays are cleared the word ONLINE no longer flashes on and off and returns to its normal state 39 Mesh Router User s Guide 11 Internal Battery Replacement Battery semana Maintenance tool P N 019 2044 000 es 1 Use the 3 pin end of the tool to unscrew and open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise 2 Remove the battery 3 Insert the new battery with its positive pole towards inside of the unit 4 Replace the battery cover by turning it clockwise with the 3 pin end of the tool 36 Mesh Router User s Guide Note Only Change battery in a safe location and use the battery RAE Systems provided After changing the battery wait at
10. d replaceable battery e Loud audio alarm 90dB 30cm 12 e Easy to read continuous display of signal strength e Bright red flashing alarm e Highly resistant to RFI interference e P 65 rated for outdoor use in harsh environments Mesh Router User s Guide 4 Physical Description LED alarm LCD with backlighting Buzzer alarm Battery cover on bottom Y MODE and N keys Antenna 10 Mesh Router User s Guide 4 1 LCD Display Monitoring ONLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 Online Offline status CR CT TT When you press MODE Online Offline status is replaced by signal strength 90 PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 11 Mesh Router User s Guide 5 Specifications RF FCC Partis Certifications R amp TTE Directive 1995 5 EC Display Customized LCD 1 x 1 5 with backlight Audible alarm 90dB 30cm Visual alarm 2 super bright red LEDs Calibration None necessary RF IEEE 802 15 4 Zigbee with mesh stack EM Immunity No effect when exposed to 0 43mW cm RF interference 5 watt transmitter at 12 Operating Minimum of 300 meters line of sight Range Receiver Minimum 95dBm Sensitivity User Interface Three keys Y MODE N Power Supply D size Lithium primary battery 3 6V Max Current 300mA 3 6V during transmission Consumption lt 30mA 3 6V during standby Operation Internal Battery gt 10 days Time External Battery gt 45 days Operating 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F Temperatur
11. d that the battery be changed immediately to minimize disruption Battery power is indicated by B followed by a number and a percent sign For example B 100 The battery should be replaced before it is completely discharged See page 36 for the replacement procedure When the battery is completely depleted the LCD displays Power off and the LED and buzzer alarm activate once per second The Mesh Router shuts down after you press any key or shuts down automatically if you do not press a key for 60 seconds Note An external power source the RAE PowerPak can be used as a substitute for the internal battery See page 46 for installation details 15 Mesh Router User s Guide Button Functions The three buttons provide fast access to functions in the Mesh Router e Press MODE to view signal strength e Press Y to initialize connection with the network e Press N to ping the network 7 1 Backlight Whenever you press the Y MODE or N key while viewing the data the backlight turns on for two seconds and then shuts off 16 Mesh Router User s Guide 8 Deploying Mesh Routers Important Before deploying a Mesh Router it is important to have the Pan ID and Channel number on which the rest of the network is operating Without these numbers programmed into your Router you cannot make it communicate with the network 8 1 With FMC 2000 Controller When deploying a MeshGuard network that utili
12. dicates that it has been successfully saved Password Success 9 1 6 Exit Scroll until Exit 1s selected Press MODE to return to the Programming Menu Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the menu 9 2 Wireless Wireless consists of editable parameters and actions to configure form and test a closed loop wireless network Settings Wireless Exit Select xL Under Programming Menu select Wireless Press Y to scroll up or N to scroll down through wireless sub menus Note When you reach the last item and continue scrolling a second screen appears Channel Setup Exit T Select d Mesh Router User s Guide The scrolling wraps so once you reach the first or last item of either screen it starts scrolling through the items in the other screen again Five choices including Exit are available Ping Net PANID Setup Join Net Channel Setup Exit To make a selection scroll until the circle to the left of your choice is black and then press MODE Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the main Programming Menu 9 2 1 Ping Net Pinging tests the radio connection between the Mesh Router and other units on its network A ping is a short signal sent to the network to prompt a reply it contains no other data Scroll until Ping Net is selected Ping Net PanID Setup
13. ds for mounting Mesh Router make it easy to install The first method uses a magnet that screw onto the rear of the Mesh Router making ideal for moving from one location to another The second method uses a specially designed stainless steel enclosure that is permanently mounted It protects the Mesh Router from damage in industrial settings 14 1 Magnet Mount Installation Magnet For Rear of Mounting Mesh Mesh Router Router This magnet is powerful enough to support the Mesh Router when it is placed against a flat steel or iron surface Important Keep the magnet away from computer hard drives The strong magnet can corrupt or erase data on these 41 Mesh Router User s Guide 14 2 Fixed Installation Four reinforced holes in the rear of the enclosure allow for a screw to pass through to the mounting brackets Mounting Holes Side Front View View The enclosure can be mounted to a vertical or horizontal pole Vertical pole Horizontal pole 42 Mesh Router User s Guide Slip the screws through the two holes that are side by side in order to mount the enclosure to a vertical pole Otherwise slip the screws through the two vertically aligned holes to attach the enclosure to a horizontal pole Loosely assemble the clamp parts around the pole Note that the screws have nuts that fit into the clamp parts The clamp parts are designed to hole the nut so that you do not need to use a wrench Hand tighten t
14. e Humidity 0 to 95 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions 26 5cm x 9 5cm x 5 5cm 10 5 L x 3 7 W x 2 1 H Weight 0 6 kg 1 3 Ibs Package IP 65 Mounting Optional stainless steel bracket mount or magnetic mount wall mount for external battery FCC Part 15 Statement 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 and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 12 Mesh Router User s Guide 6 Operation The Mesh Router only operates in RTR mode Therefore when it 1s turned on it is always operational Whenever you start Mesh Router it tries to rejoin the last network it was part of Therefore if the network is within range and if the channel and Pan ID have not changed the Mesh Router should be able to rejoin the network without action on your part Make sure the battery is installed before operating the Mesh Router Refer to page 36 for information on battery installation and replacement 6 1 Turning The Mesh Router On Hold down the MODE key and release it when the Mesh Router beeps The display indicates that it is now on Power on The Mesh Router performs a self test The display briefly shows the firmware version Version 2 00 Next it shows the firmware s build date and time Build Date Build time Oct 14 2012 16 30 0
15. e with portable monitors and EchoView Host Channels 1 through 10 2 4GHz for use with MeshGuard detectors Channels 11 through 26 Note You can use Form Net to automatically have the Mesh Router select the least congested channel Scroll until Channel Setup is selected 8 Channel Setup Exit sig Select aly Press MODE to view or change the channel The range of available channels is shown in parentheses The screen also shows the channel number with the cursor blinking on the first digit Channel 1 10 09 Save Cancel Mesh Router User s Guide Step from digit to digit from left to right by pressing MODE Change a digit s value by pressing Y to increase and N to decrease When you press MODE you see a flashing after the second digit Channel 1 10 09 Save Cancel e Save your changes by pressing Y e Exit without saving changes by pressing N e Step back to the first digit by pressing MODE If you have saved the channel number successfully you see this screen Channel 1 10 Success Important Remember that the range of allowed channels for instruments on a Mesh Router s network depends on the wireless modem frequency Therefore you may not be able to change the channel to a number outside of its assigned set of numbers If you select an incompatible channel number you will see this screen and then the Mesh Router returns to the Wireless menu
16. elect L 32 Mesh Router User s Guide Press MODE to make your selection You are asked to confirm your selection Panic Enable Panic Disable Confirm Confirm Save Cancel Save Cancel Or Press Y to save it or N to cancel any change The change is registered and you see the success screen Panic Disable Success Panic Enable Success or After a few seconds it returns to the menu screen with Operating Mode selected Press N to advance to the screen with Exit highlighted Exit a Select P Press MODE to exit to the main operating screen ONLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 33 Mesh Router User s Guide 10 2 Using The Panic Function The Panic function is designed so that it is very difficult to invoke by accident Start from the normal operating mode screen ONLINE PAN 777 EUI 003B CH 26 B 98 1 From the normal operating mode screen press and hold all three buttons until you see this screen Trigger Relays Clear Relays Exit m Select sl 2 Now press Trigger Relays This screen 1s now shown All Relays Relay 1 Relay 2 du Select sb 10 2 1 Trigger All Relays With All Relays highlighted press MODE to trigger all relays simultaneously 10 2 2 Trigger A Selected Relay Scroll down the list of relays 1 through 5 by pressing N Once you have highlighted the individual relay you w
17. ery compartment so that you can place the connector from the RAE PowerPak into the Mesh Router Use the maintenance tool as shown Maintenance tool P N 019 2044 000 Mesh Router svstems 48 Mesh Router User s Guide 15 2 External Battery Replacement Process Y RAE i PowerPak External battery replacement Unplug the battery connector Loosen the safety screw holding the battery Mount a new battery on the mounting bracket Tighten the safety screw Connect the Mesh Router to the battery Switch on the Mesh Router Re ue Do 49 Mesh Router User s Guide Year Of Manufacture To identify the year of manufacture refer to the serial number of the instrument The letter in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example M indicates the manufacturing year is 2010 50 RAE Systems World Headquarters 3 75 N First St San Jose CA 95134 1708 USA Phone 408 952 8200 Toll Free 888 723 4800 Fax 408 952 8480 E mail sales support raesales raesystems com E mail technical support tech raesystems com Web Site www raesystems com RAE Systems Europe Kirstinehoj 23A DK 2770 Kastrup Denmark Tel 45 8652 5155 Fax 45 8652 5177 RAE Systems Hong Kong Ltd Units 1516 18 15 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Web www raesystems cn Email asiasales raesystems com Phone 852 2669 0828 RAE Systems Middle East LOB 7 Ground Floor Off
18. et Confirm Yes No To perform the reset press Y To exit without performing the reset press N While the Mesh Router is being reset to its original factory settings the screen shows that the activity is taking place Factory Reset Ongoing When the reset is complete this screen appears Factory Reset success Then the unit returns to the Settings menu 23 Mesh Router User s Guide Note If you perform a factory reset all of your settings are removed and cannot be retrieved 9 1 5 Edit Password You can change the password by selecting Edit Password Factory Reset Edit Password Exit ih Select sls At this screen input your new password over the old one or the default e Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y e Decrease the number from 9 through 0 by pressing N e Step from digit to digit using MODE Note If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing MODE and then using Y and N to change the number in each position Password 0000 T ow y Once all the four digits have been entered press MODE again to see the following screen appear e Save your changes by pressing Y e Exit without saving changes by pressing N e Step back to the first digit by pressing MODE Password 0000 Save Cancel 24 Mesh Router User s Guide Saving the password takes a moment and a screen in
19. he parts until snug Once the clamp parts and the enclosure are securely held against the pole stop tightening Note The pole must be between 25mm 1 and 63mm 2 5 in diameter 43 Mesh Router User s Guide Next place the Mesh Router into the enclosure Dub Lift up the hinged cover of the enclosure Slide the Mesh Router into the enclosure from the top Close the cover of the enclosure Insert the hex screw into the cover s locking portion and tighten it The Mesh Router is now ready to use 44 Mesh Router User s Guide 14 3 Magnetic Mount Alternative Installation The magnet mount disc can be attached to the steel enclosure instead of the clamps This approach provides the protection of the enclosure with the ease of installation afforded by the magnetic mounting 1 Insert screw through magnetic disc Place the magnetic disc over the bottom hole on the rear of the enclosure 3 Tighten the screw until the disc is snug Side Rear View View 15 Appendix B Mesh Router External Battery Replacement Warning Only remove the external battery adapter in non hazardous locations Note For clarity Mesh Router s optional stainless steel enclosure is not shown Adapter 3 pin end De ee fe 15 1 External Battery Usage An external battery unit the RAE Systems RAE PowerPak is used to power a Mesh Router in fixed installations or i
20. i 3 6V Ci 78uF Li Ri 3 5uH ohm Understand User s Manual before operating or servicing Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres disconnect power before servicing Applied Standards IECEx ATEX 0 2004 11 2006 11 2007 NENNEN P 222 No 142 M1987 po 913 o L916 Mesh Router User s Guide 1 1 Operation Area and Conditions 1 1 1 Hazardous Areas classified by Zones Mesh Router is intended to be used in hazardous areas or mines susceptible to firedamp classified zone 0 zone 1 or zone 2 within the temperature range of 40 C to 50 C where gases of explosion groups ITA IIB or IIC and T4 may be present 1 1 2 Hazardous Areas classified by Divisions Mesh Router is intended to be used in hazardous areas classified for Class I Div 1 or 2 within the temperature range of 40 C to 50 C where gases of explosion groups A B C or D and temperature class T4 may be present 1 2 Instruction For Safe Use Strictly follow the instructions for safe use Application of the Mesh Router requires full understanding and strict observation of the instructions 1 3 Use In Hazardous Areas Equipment which is intended for use in explosive atmospheres and which has been assessed and certified according to international regulations may be used only under specified conditions The components may not be modified in any way The appropriate regulations f
21. ice 19 Jebel Ali Free Zone Dubai United Arab Emirates Email mesales raesystems com Phone 971 4 887 5562 Hev B December 2012 P N F04 4002 000
22. is an obstruction between the Mesh Router and the controller Controller does not receive completed data packet Battery is low Mesh Router and controller have different Pan ID numbers There is no reader or controller nearby The controller or reader s network has changed Replace battery Wait at least 60 seconds to turn on Mesh Router Check RAE Systems web site for inform ation on batteries The distance should be 300 m line of sight Relocate Mesh Router s Relocate the Mesh Router or deploy more Mesh Routers Press Y on the detector to force it to send data packets Replace battery Set all units to the same Pan ID number Move the Mesh Router closer to a working controller or reader Make sure the selected networks match Move the Mesh Router Mesh Router User s Guide The Mesh Router is out close to a working of its RF range controller or reader and Press Y Replace battery Battery is low Others Turn Mesh Router off and on again Consult RAE Systems Customer Service Ordering Replacement Parts If you need replacement parts a list is available online http www raesystems com 39 Mesh Router User s Guide 13 Mesh Router Alarm Signal Summary 1 beep per minute 1 beep Battery Power off per Exhausted d second empty battery icon Battery Low 40 Mesh Router User s Guide 14 Appendix A Mesh Router Installation Two metho
23. it them but other screens allow you to change settings Wireless consists of parameters you can set change that affect wireless functionality network configuration etc Settings include some read only information Serial Number and Firmware Version and some settings that you can change LCD Contrast Serial Number FW Version T Select ly Press Y to scroll up or N to scroll down Note The next screen contains additional options Factory Reset Edit Password Exit T Select L Note The scrolling wraps so once you reach the first or last item it starts scrolling through the items again 20 Mesh Router User s Guide Six choices including Exit are available LCD Contrast Serial Number read only Firmware Version read only Factory Reset Edit Password Exit To make a selection scroll until the circle to the left of your choice is black and then press MODE Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the main screen 9 1 1 LCD Contrast The display s contrast 1s adjustable via this menu To access it press MODE when its name is highlighted dark circle LCD Contrast Serial Number FW Version T Select b The contrast value is shown in the display Step through the digits from left to right by pressing MODE Change a digit s value by pressing Y to increase and N to decrease After the third digit you see a flashing
24. k check their network settings and perform a Join Network ame vai 18 Mesh Router User s Guide 9 Programming The Mesh Router Programming Mode is accessed by first providing the correct password Press and hold MODE and Y until you see this screen Password 25 J Input the 4 digit password e Increase the number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y e Decrease the number from 9 through 0 by pressing N e Step from digit to digit using MODE Once all the four digits have been entered press MODE again to see the following screen appear Press Y to enter the password Password 0000 Enter Cancel If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing MODE and then using Y 4 and N to change the number in each position Note The default password 1s 0000 If your password is incorrect you see this screen Password Wrong After a few seconds the Mesh Router exits to its main screen 19 Mesh Router User s Guide When you have successfully entered Programming Mode you see this screen Settings Wireless Exit T Select L Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds the Mesh Router automatically exits to the main screen Press Y or N to scroll to Settings Wireless or Exit Then press MODE to select your choice Settings provides information about your instrument Some screens are read only you cannot ed
25. least 60 seconds before turning the Mesh Router on Battery Fe Battery cover Warning Only change internal battery in non hazardous locations and use the battery RAE Systems provides P N 500 0111 000 EVE ER34615 or XENO XL 205F Only remove the external battery adapter in non hazardous locations 11 1 Proper Battery Disposal The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE iii L4 directive 2002 96 EC is intended to promote recycling of X electrical and electronic equipment and their components at O end of life This symbol crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries This product may contain one or more Nickel metal hydride NiMH Lithium ion or Alkaline batteries Specific battery information is given in this user guide Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly At the end of its life this product must undergo separate collection and recycling from general or household waste Please use the return and collection system available in your country for the disposal of this product 37 Mesh Router User s Guide 12 Troubleshooting Failure Symptom Cannot turn on Controller cannot receive the Mesh Router s signal No Antenna Icon Battery charge too low Battery has been changed New battery needs to be discharged before use Too much distance between the Mesh Router and the controller There
26. n situations where extended battery life is necessary The connector from the external battery screws into the Mesh Router s battery compartment Bottom views of the Mesh Router in its steel enclosure are shown in the procedure below 1 Remove battery cover with the 3 pin end of the sensor and battery removal tool by turning counterclockwise Maintenance tool P N 019 2044 000 Hexagonal end Mesh Router User s Guide 2 Lift off the cover 3 Insert the power end of the cable connected to the Power Pak Cord to RAE PowerPak 4 Use the open hex end of the wrench and with both pins mated with the two holes on the power end tighten by turning clockwise until it is snug Do not overtighten Consult the RAE PowerPak User s Guide for further connection and charging information The Mesh Router is permanently mounted to a solid surface by first securing it in its steel enclosure a screw through the back mates with the Mesh Router and then securing the enclosure to a solid surface such as a wall or the metal mounting plate that holds both the Mesh Router and the RAE PowerPak 47 Mesh Router User s Guide Screw in rear of enclosure mates to rear of Mesh Router Mesh Router RAE Front side and rear views of the steel enclosure show how the Mesh Router is secured for mounting With the Mesh Router securely in its housing you can remove the cover over the batt
27. or service and repair must be properly observed during such activities Mesh Router User s Guide 2 Standard Kit Router with antenna Maintenance tool User s Guide 3 General Information The Mesh Router is a dedicated router for relaying the wireless signals in a Mesh network and does not include a toxic gas sensor The Mesh Router enables a flexible robust wireless network that provides reliable low cost operation It also works in a ProRAE Guardian network with a PC and it supports point to point and point to multi point networks MeshGuard network with an FMC 2000 controller s LO te 7 Q st tt KZ MeshGuard E mU t 2 Detectors DA gt MeshGuarc d LEL t s MeshGuard LEL FMC 2000 Controller MeshGuard network with ProRAE Guardian running on a TPToRAE Guardian PC controller Portable monitors in a network with an EchoView Host Mesh Routers with 869MHz or 900MHz radios only oe pg 2 4GHz is not supported in systems with 8 portable monitors Mesh Router User s Guide 2 1 Key Features e Up to 45 days continuous operation using external battery box e IEEE 802 15 4 Mesh network functionality with 64 bit encryption e Mesh network with auto network forming and configuration e Operating distance up to 300 m line of sight e Very low cost installation no hardwiring involved e Large area coverage with multi hop mesh network e Fiel
28. zes Mesh Routers follow this setup order 1 Turn on the FMC2000 Controller Turn on a Mesh Router and use it to measure signal strength at each prospective detection location Press MODE on the Mesh Router to see the signal strength 90 PAN 777 EUI 003B Signal strength CH 26 B 98 a If the signal strength reading on the Mesh Router is 30 or greater then that indicates a MeshGuard or MeshGuard LEL will communicate reliably from this location with the FMC2000 controller Locate and turn on a MeshGuard or MeshGuard LEL detector here b If readings are below 30 relocate the Mesh Router until the reading is 30 or higher If this new location is unacceptably far from the desired detection location an additional Mesh Router or MeshGuard in RTR mode is needed to relay the signal from this new location 17 Mesh Router User s Guide 3 Follow this procedure until all MeshGuard or MeshGuard LEL detectors in the network are deployed Check communication reliability for all detectors and routers at the FMC2000 8 2 With Portable Monitors When deploying a wireless network that utilizes Mesh Routers portable monitors such as the ToxiRAE Pro MultiRAE family etc and an EchoView Host check that all units on the network use the same PAN ID and Channel Then follow this setup order Turn on the Mesh Routers Turn on the EchoView Host Turn on the monitors If any of the units do not automatically join the networ
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