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FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 1 of 11 FreeWave Technologies, Inc. 900 MHz Wireless Modem Installation Guide This installation guide covers all models of the FreeWave Technologies 900 MHz spread spectrum transceiver sold under FCC ID KNY-6231812519 and KNYARN2110AT. All transceiver models sold under FCC ID KNY-6231812519 and KNYARN2110AT must be installed professionally. These transceivers are only approved for use when installed in devices produced by FreeWave Technologies or third party OEMs approved by FreeWave Technologies. The antenna(s) to be used must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 23 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This transceiver must be installed in a NEMA enclosure.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 2 of 11 FCC Notification 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. This device must be operated as supplied by FreeWave Technologies, Inc. Any changes or modifications made to the device without the express written approval of FreeWave Technologies may void the user's authority to operate the device. CAUTION: This device has a maximum transmitted output power of 955 mW. It is required that the transmit antenna be kept at least 23 cm away from nearby persons to satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ♦ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ♦ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ♦ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ♦ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Note: Whenever any FreeWave Technologies module is placed inside an enclosure a label must be placed on the outside of that enclosure which includes the module's FCC ID. UL Notification Model DGRO9RFS: GENERAL: The device covered by this Report is a wireless data transceiver. It must be installed in a suitable enclosure.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 3 of 11 RATINGS: The device is supplied by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply supplying: 6 V dc to 14 V dc at 600 mA @ 57.6 KBAUD max. 6 V dc to 18 V dc at 600 mA @ 19.2 KBAUD max. Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The transceivers shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The transceivers must be used within their Recognized “Ratings” at an acceptable transmission rate. “Increasing the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.” 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous. 5. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. Input voltages for Model# DGRO9RFS are determined by the label on the bottom of the board. If the board has Label A shown below the input voltage is 6 to 14 volts DC. If the board has Label B shown below the input voltage is 6 to 14 volts DC at a maximum baud rate of 57.6 KBaud or 6 to 18 volts DC at a maximum baud rate of 19.2 KBaud, operation mode of multipoint slave or multipoint slave/repeater only. Class 1 Div 2 Label A Class 1 Div 2 Label B
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 4 of 11 Models FGR2-IOS-T-U*, FGR2-IOS-TE-U*, FGR2-IOS-C-U, FGR2-IOS-CE-U, FGR2-TE-U*, FGR2-CE-U, FGR2-RE-U*, FGR2-C-U, FGR2-T-U*, FGR2-R-U* FGRM-C2, and FGRM-C3. * Model not currently in production GENERAL: The devices covered by this Report are wireless data transceivers. These devices are intended to be installed in a suitable enclosure. RATINGS: The devices are powered by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply: Operating voltage range 6 V dc to 30 V dc at 500 mA(Avg) Maximum operating ambient temperature is 40° C. Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The transceivers shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The transceivers must be used within their Recognized “Ratings” and conditions of acceptability as referenced in Users Manual. 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be non-hazardous. 5. Must be connected to a Class 2 source. 6. The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot be used in a hazardous location. 7. The End-Use Device must be provided with Markings and Installation Instructions in accordance with the End-Use standards. At a minimum the following must be included in the Installation Instructions: a. “This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D or non-hazardous locations only.” b. “WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE OR INSERT THE DIAGNOSTICS CABLE WHILE CIRCUIT IS LIVE UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF IGNITION CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE GASES OR VAPORS.” Models FGRSR-CSU, RSU, and TSU GENERAL: FGRSR-CSU, RSU, and TSU are suitable for use in a 40°C ambient. The devices covered by this Report are low powered radios. They must be installed in a suitable enclosure. RATINGS: The devices are supplied by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply as follows: FGRSR-CSU, -RSU, and -TSU: 6 V dc to 20 V dc at 500 mA (Avg) @ 115.2K bd max.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 5 of 11 Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The data reporting radio shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The data reporting radio must be used within their Recognized ratings and transmission rate. 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Connector J2 is only used for programming the device; it has not been evaluated as a non-incendive circuit. 5. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. 6. The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot be used in a hazardous location. FGRIO-S GENERAL: FRGIO-S is suitable for use in a 40°C ambient. The device covered by this Report is a wireless radio transceiver that accepts up to 2 analog input and 2 digital output signals from a sensor. They must be installed in a suitable enclosure. RATINGS: The devices are supplied by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply as follows: FGRIO-S: 6 V dc to 20 V dc @ 115.2K bd max. Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The data reporting radio shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The data reporting radio must be used within their Recognized ratings and transmission rate. 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Connector J2 is only used for programming the device; it has not been evaluated as a non-incendive circuit. 5. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. 6. The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot be used in a hazardous location.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 6 of 11 FGRIO-M GENERAL: FGRIO-M is suitable for use in a 40°C ambient. Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The data reporting radio shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The data reporting radio must be used within their Recognized ratings and transmission rate. 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Connector J2 is only used for programming the device; it has not been evaluated as a non-incendive circuit. 5. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. 6. Must be connected to a Class 2 source. Models FGRO9CSU, FGRM-501X018D, FGRM-501X015, FGRM-511X015, FGRM-506X015, and FGRM-516X015 GENERAL: The devices covered by this Report are wireless data transceivers. They must be installed in a suitable enclosure. RATINGS: The devices are supplied by a NEC Class 2 Power Supply as follows: FGRO9CSU, FGRM-501X018D, FGRM-501X015, FGRM-511X015: 6 V dc to 30 V dc at 500 mA (Avg) @ 115.2K bd max. FGRM-506X015, FGRM-516X015: 5.5 V dc to 7.5 V dc at 370 mA (Avg) @ 115.2K bd max. Conditions of Acceptability – When installed in the end use equipment, the following considerations are to be examined: 1. The transceivers shall be mounted within an enclosure which is suitable for the intended application. The enclosure shall also have provisions for Division 2 wiring methods as specified in the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable. 2. The transceivers must be used within their Recognized ratings and transmission rate. 3. Installations and use should be in accordance with the National Electrical Code or Canadian Electrical Code, as applicable.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 7 of 11 4. The connectors shall not be connected or disconnected while circuit is alive unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Connector J2 is only used for programming the device; it has not been evaluated as a non-incendive circuit. 5. The end product shall be marked with a warning for the end user indicating that changes to the baud rate may impair the safety characteristics for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations. 6. Must be connected to a Class 2 source. 7. The diagnostics port and cable do not have a latching connector and cannot be used in a hazardous location. A. Transceiver installation steps To install the DGR, FGR, and FGR2 series transceivers, follow the basic steps given below. 1. Mount the transceiver to the flat, stable surface using mounting holes in the corners of the transceiver. FreeWave recommends a minimum stand-off height of ¼”. The following mounting bracket solutions are available from FreeWave Technologies: Model #ONTWK-001 and Model #PMB-ENCL. DO NOT USE VELCRO® TO MOUNT THE RADIO • Attaching and detaching Velcro® pieces creates an ESD (Electro-static Discharge) hazard. ESD can damage the radio’s circuitry. It also has the potential to damage other electronic devices close by. • Mounting a radio to a metal surface with Velcro® does not provide enough distance between the surfaces, and can result in an electrical short across the radio Velcro® is the registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V. 2. Install the antenna and connect the antenna feedline to the transceiver. If you are installing a directional antenna, preset the antenna’s direction appropriately. The antenna must be
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 8 of 11 professionally installed on fixed-mounted permanent outdoor structures for satisfying RF exposure requirements. 3. Connect a computer to the transceiver’s RS232 port (please refer to the part C of this addendum for more information about the transceiver’s pin assignment). This computer will be used to set the radio’s configurations. 4. Install the power for the radio. 5. Set the radio configuration according to the system topology and data terminal equipment requirements. Default transceiver settings allow user to do a quick installation without major changes in transceiver’s configuration. But there is one parameter that must be considered for a new installation – transceiver’s power output settings. Transceiver output power level must be set according to the tables given below to satisfy FCC maximum EIRP requirement. Per FCC regulations, any antenna used with FreeWave transceivers must either be one of the approved antennas shown below or an antenna approved by FreeWave Technologies with comparable performance parameters. FreeWave Technologies offers a variety of omnidirectional and directional external antennas, with both bracket and magnetic mounts. The complete list of antennas available from FreeWave Technologies including antenna gains, antenna manufacturer’s information and antenna’s characteristics is shown below: The following antennas are approved for use with FreeWave transceivers covered in this guide, except for the FGRM models: 900 MHz Directional Antennas Gain Manufacturer Manufacturer Model Number FreeWave Model Number 8.85 dBd/11 dBi Larsen YA5-900-W EAN0900YA 10 dBd/12.15 dbI Bluewave BMY890K5502N4 EAN0900YC 5.85 dBd/8 dBi Larsen YA6-900-W EAN0906YA 6.5 dBd/8.65 dBi Bluewave BMY890G5502N4 EAN0906YC 900 MHz Omni-directional Antennas Gain Manufacturer Manufacturer Model Number FreeWave Model Number -0.15 dBd/2 dBi Mobile Mark PSKN3-925S EAN0900SR -2.15 dBd/0 dBi Mobile Mark PSTG0-915SE EAN0900SQ 3 dBd/5.15 dBi Maxrad MAX-9053 EAN0900WC 2.85 dBd/5 dBi Antenex EB8965C EAN0905WC 8.5 dBd/12.15 dBi Antenex FG9026 EAN0906WB The following antennas are approved for use the FGRM models: 900 MHz Omni-Directional Antennas Gain Manufacturer Manufacturer Model Number FreeWave Model Number 6 dBd/8.15 dBi Antenex FG9026 EAN0906WB
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 9 of 11 WARNING: Any antennas placed outdoors must be properly grounded. Use extreme caution when installing antennas and follow all instructions included with the antennas. Table 1 below provides the maximum output power settings for FreeWave transceivers at given antenna gain (12.15 dBi and 8.15 dBi Yagi antennas are given as an example) and cable loss combinations. Please note that it is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the emission limits are not exceeded. Table 2 below shows how the Transmit Power settings on the radio correspond to the EIRP of the transceiver-cable-antenna combination for the 12.15 dBi Yagi antenna at different cable loss values. Shaded area indicates combinations where EIRP limitations exceed FCC regulations and RF Xmit Power must be reduced. Table 3 below is similar to the Table 2, but shows the information for the 8.15 dB Omni antenna. Table 1: Output Power Settings at given Antenna Gain & Cable Loss combination. Cable Loss 1dB 2dB 3dB 4dB Antenna 12.15 dBi 5 6 6 7 Gain 8.15 dBi 8 9 10 10 Table 2: EIRP for 12.15 dBi Yagi Antenna, Cable loss vs. RF Xmit Power Setting. Cable Loss 1dB 2dB 3dB 4dB RF Xmit 10 41.15 40.15 39.15 38.15 Power 9 40.25 39.25 38.25 37.25 8 39.25 38.25 37.25 36.25 7 38.05 37.05 36.05 35.05 6 36.75 35.75 34.75 33.75 Table 3: EIRP for 8.15 dBi Omni Antenna, Cable loss vs. RF Xmit Power Setting.
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 10 of 11 Follow the steps below to configure the Power Output Level:  Start HyperTerminal or any other terminal emulation program on the computer connected to the transceiver’s RS232 port (refer to the User Manual for the HyperTerminal setup instructions).  Invoke the setup menu on the transceiver.  Choose option number “3” from the Main Menu which appeared on the “Hyper Terminal” window.  Choose option number “5” from the “Radio Modem Parameters” menu followed by the settings an appropriate RFXmitPower value, which was defined from the previous transceiver installation procedure. 6. Repeat the steps above for each transceiver in the network. NOTE. Please, be advised that antennas other than listed in this section can potentially be used with the transceiver provided that: • these antennas are of a similar type to the listed above; • antenna gain does not exceed 8.15 dBi for omnidirectional and 12.15 dBi for directional antennas • overall system EIRP does not exceed 36 dBm. WARNING: Any antenna other than listed in this section needs to be approved by FreeWave Technologies before it is used to assure that the transceiver in combination with the new antenna meets FCC requirements. B. Transceiver Location Placement of the FreeWave transceiver is likely to have a significant impact on its performance. In general the rule of thumb with FreeWave is that the higher the placement of the antenna the better the communication link - height is everything! In practice you should also place the transceiver away from computers, telephones, answering machines, and other similar equipment. To improve the data link, FreeWave Technologies offers directional and omnidirectional antennas with cable lengths ranging from 3 to 200 feet. When using an external antenna, placement of that antenna is critical to a solid data link. Other antennas in close proximity are a potential source of interference; use the Radio Statistics or Diagnostics software to help identify potential problems. It is also possible that slight adjustments Cable Loss 1dB 2dB 3dB 4dB RF Xmit 10 37.15 36.15 35.14 34.15 Power 9 36.25 35.25 34.25 33.25 8 35.25 34.25 33.25 32.25 7 34.05 33.05 32.05 31.05 6 32.75 31.75 30.75 29.75
FreeWave Technologies October 22, 2013 900 MHz Spread Spectrum Installation Manual V5.3 LIG0003AC Rev D 11 of 11 in antenna placement (as little as 2 feet) will solve noise problems. In extreme cases, such as when the transceiver is located close to Pager or Cellular Telephone transmission towers, FreeWave offers a band pass filter to reduce the out of band noise. C. Board Level Pin Assignments The board level transceiver uses standard RS232 polarity and voltage levels for all of the RS232 signal lines (DTR, Transmit Data, Receive Data, Carrier Detect, RTS, and Clear to Send). Pin 1: B+ Power input. Pin 2: Interrupt (INT) – Input – A 0 volt level on this pin will switch the radio into setup mode. Note: Pin 1 on the DGRO9 board level transceiver is the pin farthest from the three LEDs and pin 10 is closest to the LEDs. D. Power Connection The DGR and FGR series transceivers can be operated from any Class 2 power source, input voltages vary by model. The power source should be capable of providing at least 0.8 amperes of continuous current. The pin #1 of the 10-pin connector on the transceiver is the positive lead; pin #4 or pin #6 of this connector should be as a negative lead. Transceiver is designed to operate in negative ground systems only. Table 4: Board Level Transceiver Pinout Pin Signal Assignment 1 Input B+ input 2 Input Interrupt (Ground to invoke menu) 3 Input DTR 4 Ground 5 Output Transmit Data 6 Ground 7 Input Receive Data 8 Output Carrier Detect 9 Input RTS 10 Output Clear to Send

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