Sensys Networks FLEX-RP FLEX RP Repeater User Manual FLEX Repeater Data Sheet

Sensys Networks, Inc. FLEX RP Repeater FLEX Repeater Data Sheet

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1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710| info@sensysnetworks.com | P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | info@sensysnetworks.com| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Quick Start Guide: FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LLConnect BatteryUnlatch the two hinges. Open the repeater cover. Open repeater1aWarningsLithium Thionyl Chloride BatteriesSensys Networks uses Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries in the following products:• SENSORS (VSN240-F, VSN240-T, VSN240-S, VSN240-M, VSN240-F-2, VSN240-T-2)• REPEATERS (RP240-B, RP240-B-LL, RP240-BH, RP240-BH-LL, FLEX-RP-B, FLEX-RP-B-LL)Lithium batteries are widely used in electronic products because they contain more energy per unit-weight than conventional batteries. However, the same properties that deliver high energy density also contribute to potential hazards if the batteries are damaged. Improper use or handling of the batteries may result in leakage or release of battery contents, explosion, or re.Following are the recommendations of the battery manufacturer for proper use and handling of batteries in the Sensys Networks devices mentioned above:• DO NOT CHARGE OR ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES (BATTERIES ARE NOT RECHARGEABLE)• DO NOT CRUSH OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES• DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT THE BATTERIES• DO NOT FORCE OVER-DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERIES• DO NOT INCINERATE OR EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEATING• DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY CONTENTS TO WATER• DO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES AND DEVICES CONTAINING BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONSSensys Networks sensors contain no serviceable parts and should never be disassembled. Installation and removal of sensors from pavement should only be done by trained personnel and care should be taken to insure that the sensor casing is not punctured or crushed.Additional safety information is available from the battery’s manufacturer:Sensor battery cell: http://ultralifecorporation.com/download/308/Repeater battery cell: www.ewtbattery.com/en/DownView.asp?ID=9Connect battery cable to circuit-board connector (a). DO NOT PINCH OR STRESS CABLES. Wait approximately ve seconds for LED lights to blink. Close cover; ensure wires are not caught in edges. Latch the two hinges securely.Connect Battery
1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710| info@sensysnetworks.com | P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | info@sensysnetworks.com| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Connect to Access PointSelect an access point from the automated list and click Connect. Note: Ensure the box for Load map data is checked before clicking Connect.Select IP addressClick the icon to start TrafcDOT2.Run TrafcDOT2The Main window displays. The map on the Main window populates and congured equipment appears on the map and in the sensor tray at the bottom of the window.Note: Before conguring or reconguring a repeater, ensure the correct repeater is displayed on the map by hovering over the repeater icon with the mouse to view repeater information.Main WindowQuick Start Guide: FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LL
1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710| info@sensysnetworks.com | P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | info@sensysnetworks.com| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Congure RepeaterSelect a repeater from the image map to access the Repeater Conguration window with the Position tab open. The Name eld allows the repeater’s name to be user-dened. Note: Repeater’s rmware version is displayed for reference only. Repeater Conguration Window3Select an upstream channel by clicking the Cong tab. Select an entry for the Current Upstream Ch eld by clicking on the Change to drop-down list.Specifying Upstream ChannelSelect a entry for the Current Downstream Ch eld by clicking the Change to drop-down list.Specifying Downstream ChannelQuick Start Guide: FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LL• The default radio channel for access point to repeater communications is 0 (zero). • The default radio channel for repeater to sensor communications is 1 (one). • Never use the same channel for both access point and sensor communications. Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TrafcDOT v2.10 Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.Channel Notes• When an installation contains multiple repeaters with more than ten sensors, changing one or more repeaters from Current Cong 0 to Current Cong 1 allows the repeater to communicate with up to 20 sensors. Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TrafcDOT v2.10 Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.Cong Notes
1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710| info@sensysnetworks.com | P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | info@sensysnetworks.com| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Congure Repeater (cont.)Quick Start Guide: FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LLClick Apply to accept conguration changes. Click SAVE to save changes made to the access point.Save CongurationBy default, TrafcDOT lters the contents of the drop-down list so that only available time slots are displayed. Click an entry from the Change Timeslot to drop-drop list. Note: The grayed out options can be made accessible by enabling Advanced Mode using the Advanced drop-down menu.To change the drop-down list to include all time slots in the network (both assigned and unassigned), remove the check in the Show only available slots.Set Time Slot
Sensys Networks and the Sensys Networks logo are trademarks of Sensys Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but Sensys Networks makes no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness. Copyright © 2014 Sensys Networks, Inc. • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • P/N 152-240-020-016 Rev DLocal DistributorQuick Start Guide: FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LLCongure Repeater (cont.)If the repeater is connected to an external antenna, then it can be congured via the Adv tab. From the Antenna window, select either Upstream (to AP) or Downstream (to sensors) to congure the external antenna.Note: Recommended setting for external antenna is Downstream (to sensors).Adv Tab• Internal antenna is not listed on the panel, but will automatically be assigned to the unchecked option.• A failsafe error message will occur should you choose both options.• If FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LL is installed with or without the external antenna, and the Adv tab options are left unchecked, the internal antenna will be used for both Upstream and Downstream channels.• If Discover Mode is not on the following warning will display: Advanced setting values are either not set or last known current value because discover not on. Value(s) will not be updated until discover on.• If Discover Mode is off at connection time for TrafcDOT the Adv tab will display Not Set values. Turn on Discover Mode for true values to display.Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TrafcDOT v2.10 Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.Adv Tab NotesClick Apply to accept conguration changes. Click SAVE at the top of the screen to save changes made to the access point.Save Conguration
1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710| info@sensysnetworks.com | P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | info@sensysnetworks.com| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Functions / FeaturesRelay of radio communications• To/from wireless sensors• To/from access point• To/from another repeater (FLEX or RP240)Extension of range and coverage of the access point • Supports operating in two directions with one repeater; its supported sensors communicate with the access point• Maximum single-hop range of ~2000 feet (610 meters) from supporting access point or repeater• Maximum single-hop range of ~300 feet (91 meters) from sensors with Long Range External AntennaFully wireless operation – no cable connectionsRadio signal quality measurements (of each link to wireless sensor)• Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI, in dBm)• Link Quality Index (LQI, gure of merit 40-99)Firmware upgrades over-the-air from access pointSimple installation• Any roadside location that provides adequate signal coverage to sensors and the access point or repeater• No special requirements regarding setback, relative angle of the sun or mounting stabilityNo calibration or adjustment requiredFLEX-RP-B & FLEX-RP-B-LL RepeaterThe Sensys Networks Repeater. In cases where installed Sensys Networks wireless sensors are out of range of the nearest access point, one or more Sensys Networks repeaters can be used to provide a two-way relay between the out-of-range sensors and the access point. A repeater is mounted by the roadside on a pole or other structure. The repeater is positioned so that both the sensors and the tandem repeater or access point are within view and within range.FLEX Repeaters are second generation repeaters from Sensys Networks that provide antenna options that extends the range of the repeaters and eliminates the need for additional repeaters operating in tandem. The FLEX-RP-B Repeater is powered with a replaceable battery pack located within the unit; however the FLEX-RP-B-LL Repeater does not have a replaceable battery. Both FLEX Repeaters utilize enhanced RF chipsets and circuitry that improves RF robustness and reduces energy consumption. FLEX Repeaters have an internal antenna and connect with the FLEX External Antenna.Antenna Options. The FLEX External Antenna connects to FLEX Repeaters via a coaxial cable. The antenna, which works in conjunction with a repeater, allows the repeater to be aimed in two directions simultaneously utilizing a pole located between the sensor and access point.Two types of FLEX External Antennas are supported: (i) the FLEX-ANT-1 with the same RF coverage as the internal antenna and (ii) the FLEX-ANT-2 with Long Range RF coverage.The FLEX family of repeaters work with the standard repeaters RP240-BH and RP240-BH-LL.FLEX Repeater CongurationsFLEX Repeater with Standard External AntennaFLEX Repeater with Long Range External Antenna
Sensys Networks and the Sensys Networks logo are trademarks of Sensys Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.Information contained herein is believed to be reliable, but Sensys Networks makes no warranties as to its accuracy or completeness. Copyright © 2014 Sensys Networks, Inc. • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • P/N 153-240-020-013 Rev CLocal DistributorFunctional Specications Power, Physical, & EnvironmentalComplianceinterfaces• to/from sensors via 802.15.4 PHY radio • to/from repeaters via 802.15.4 PHY radio• to/from access point via 802.15.4 PHY radioover-the-air protocolSensys Networks NanoPower (SNP) protocol (TDMA)physical layer protocolIEEE 802.15.4 PHYmodulationDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum Offset Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (DSSS O-QPSK)transmit/receive bit rate 250 kbpsfrequency band 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (ISM unlicensed band)frequency channels16channel bandwidth2 MHzinternal antenna typemicrostrip patch antenna (behind front face panel)antenna eld of view±60° (azimuth & elevation)nominal output power3 dBmspurious emissions• 30 - 1000 MHz: < -36 dBm• 1 - 12.75 GHz: < -30 dBm• 1.8 - 1.9 GHz: < -44 dBm• 5.15 - 5.3 GHz: < -47 dBmtypical receive sensitivity-101 dBm (PER ≤ 1%)saturation (max input level)≥ 10 dBmpower supply• FLEX-RP-B: –Li-SOCl2 3.6V battery pack ◦ nominal capacity: 57 Ah• FLEX-RP-B-LL: –Li-SOCl2 3.6V battery pack ◦ nominal capacity: 171 Ahrecommended battery/unit replacement• FLEX-RP-B: battery replacement every 2 years • FLEX-RP-B-LL: unit replacement every 7 yearsdimensions• FLEX-RP-B: 6.50” x 6.55” x 6” (16.5 cm x 16.6 cm x 15.2 cm)• FLEX-RP-B-LL: 6.50” x 6.55” x 6” (16.5 cm x 16.6 cm x 15.2 cm)• FLEX-ANT-1: 5.65” x 3.54” x 4.80” (14.4 cm x 9 cm x 12.2 cm)• FLEX-ANT-2: 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.38” (24.10 cm x 24.10 cm x 11.10 cm)weight• FLEX-RP-B: 2.31 lb ( 1.05 kg) • FLEX-RP-B-LL: 2.62 lb ( 1.19 kg)• FLEX-ANT-1: 0.94 lb ( 0.43 kg)• FLEX-ANT 2: 2.2 lb (1 kg)environmental• designed for weatherproof, outdoor operation• NEMA Type 4x enclosure• IP65 ingress protectionoperating temp -40ºF to 176ºF / -40ºC to +80ºCsafety 2006/95/ECEMC• FCC: 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. Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.• CE0678• 2004/108/EC FLEX-RP-B/FLEX-RP-B-LLProducts DescriptionsFLEX-RP-B FLEX Repeater with internal battery packFLEX-RP-B-LL FLEX Repeater with long-life battery packFLEX-ANT-1 FLEX Standard External AntennaFLEX-ANT-2 FLEX Long Range External AntennaAvailable Products

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