Sensys Networks NODE-LP FlexNode Line Powered Radio User Manual 1

Sensys Networks, Inc. FlexNode Line Powered Radio 1

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1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Features and FunctionsRelay of radio communications• To/from wireless sensors (downlink)• To/from access point (uplink)• To/from another repeater (uplink or downlink)Extension of range and coverage of the access point• Tandem operation – one repeater and its supportedsensors can communicate with another repeater andthen to the access point• Maximum single-hop range of ~2000 feet (610 meters)from supporting access point or repeater with the LongRange External Antenna• Maximum single-hop range of ~300 feet (91 meters)from sensors with Long Range External AntennaRadio signal quality measurements (of each link to wireless sensors or tandem repeater)• Receive Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI, in dBm)•Link Quality Index (LQI, gure of merit 40-99)Enclosure• Robust protection against the environmentSimple installation• Any roadside location that provides adequate heightand line of sight to sensors and the access point orrepeater• Direct connection to the power sourceNo calibration or adjustment requiredFirmware upgrades over-the-air from access pointFlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA)The Sensys Networks Repeater. In cases where installedSensys 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 pole mounted by the roadside and is positioned so that both the sensors and the tandem repeater or access point are within view and within range.The Sensys Networks FlexNode Line Powered Radio is a single pole-mounted unit. The FlexNode Line Powered Radio includes no battery and is powered by a continuous 12-24 VDC power source. The FlexNode Line Powered Radio is housed in a robust enclosure that provides excellent protection against outside environment. The FlexNode Line Powered Radio has a connector for an external antenna to provide for greater flexibility in providing a two-way relay between sensors and the access point. Antenna options. The optional external antenna connects to the FlexNode Line Powered Radio via a coaxial cable. The external antenna allows the repeater to be aimed in two directions simultaneously utilizing a pole located between the sensor and access point.Two types of external antenna are supported: (i) the FLEX-ANT-1 with the same RF range as the internal antenna and (ii) the FLEX-ANT-2 with Long Range RF range. The FlexNode Line Powered Radio can also operate without an external antenna.FlexNode Line Powered with Standard External AntennaFlexNode Line Powered 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 © 2017 Sensys Networks, Inc. • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGELocal DistributorFlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA)EMC •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.•FCC: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.•IC: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.•IC: This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and any part of your body.•IC : Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.•IC: Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité CNR 102 RF exposition, une distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de cet appareil ettoutes les personnes. interfaces•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 PHYradioover-the-air protocolSensys Networks NanoPower (SNP) protocol (TDMA)physical layer protocol IEEE 802.15.4 PHYmodulationDirect Sequence Spread Spectrum Oset Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying (DSSS O-QPSK)transmit/receive bit rate 250 kbpsfrequency band 2400 to 2483.5 MHz (ISM unlicensed band)frequency channels 16channel bandwidth 2 MHzinternal antenna typeceramic patch antenna (behind front face panel)internal antenna eld of view ±60° (azimuth & elevation)nominal output power +3 dBmspurious emissions•30 - 1000 MHz: < -36 dBm•1 - 12.75 GHz: < -30 dBm•1.8 - 1.9 GHz: < -47 dBm•5.15 - 5.3 GHz: < -47 dBmtypical receive sensitivity -101 dBm (PER ≤ 1%)saturation (max input level) ≥ 10 dBmFunctional Specications Power, Physical, & Environmentalpower supply •12- 24 VDC line powered(wire 24-12 stranded/solid AWG)power consumption •0.5 Wdimensions•FLEX-NODE-LPDC:9.5” x 5.59” x 4.32”(24.13 cm x 14.19 cm x 10.97 cm)•FLEX-ANT-1: 5.65” x 3.54” x4.80” (14.4 cm x 9 cm x 12.2 cm)•FLEX-ANT-2: 9.5” x 9.5” x 4.38” (24.10cm x 24.10 cm x 11.10 cm)weight•FLEX-NODE-LPDC: 1.25 lbs (0.56 kg)•FLEX-ANT-1: 0.94 lb ( 0.43 kg)• FLEX-ANT-2: 2.2 lb (1 kg)environmental • designed for weatherproof, outdooroperationoperating temp -40ºF to +176ºF / -40ºC to +80ºCOrder Codes DescriptionFLEX-NODE-LPDC FFlexNode Line Powered Radio (NA)FLEX-ANT-1 Standard External AntennaFLEX-ANT-2 Long Range External AntennaAvailable ProductsCompliance
EMC •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 againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionreception, 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 thefollowing 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 isconnected.•—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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