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RF500A GATEWAYSYSTEM MANUAL

9• Ensure the antenna is securely connected before powering the equipment. Internal damage may result otherwise.• The Gateway and Transmitters h

10Powering On and OffSwitch On BEFORE SWITCHING ON, ENSURE THE ANTENNA HAS BEEN FITTED - IT IS ESSENTIAL TO AVOID DAMAGE.1. Plug the Gateway AC adapt

11 The Gateway contains an internal backup battery, if this battery is not sufciently charged; the Gateway will not switch on. Once external

12Transmitter ActivationRF500 transmitters are despatched in a disabled state to preserve the battery. To activate these, insert the RF525 Activator i

13RF500A-CONFIG - RF500A Conguration UtilityEach Gateway is shipped with a default IP address of 192.168.25.220. The Gateway IP address must be chang

14USB Driver Installation InstructionsWhen the download is complete; click the run button.NOTE: Windows will ask if the user wants to allow this progr

15Installation of RF500A-CONFIGObtain RF500A-CONFIG UtilityComark RF500A-CONFIG can be downloaded from the following websites:• http://www.comarkinst

16Running RF500A-CONFIG for the First TimeRF500A-CONFIG will examine the Java environment and update it if necessary. Successful update is conrmed

17Gateway CommissioningThis section covers:• Network conguration• Setup of rst Administrator• Setting Gateway language• Setting Gateway name• S

183. Start the RF500A-CONFIG Utility using the Windows Start Menu – The screen as shown in “Figure 3 - RF500A-CONFIG Screenshot” opposite, will b

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19Viewing the Gateway Login PageEnsure both the computer and Gateway each have an Ethernet cable connection to the LAN or are connected together via E

20Setup of First AdministratorAs shipped, the Gateway has no users congured except for a special “one-time-use” installation user which enables an in

21Gateway Name A Gateway name is required for email operation.The Gateway Name is any name you choose, subject to the limit of up to 16

22Network SetupThe Network Settings page has many elds but at this stage for a basic LAN connectivity test, only the Network Details section is requi

23Gateway Programming and UseThis, the RF500A System Manual covers installation and commissioning of the RF500 Wireless Monitoring system from a hardw

24RF500 System ComponentsKnow your GatewayRF500A Front Panel Indicators Figure 6 - Fro

25Bottom Connections Figure 7

26Alarm OutputsSW1 & SW2 are two switched outputs provided for connection to customer alarm indicators, via relay contacts with 24Vdc 500mA rating

27Know your Transmitter BA CEDFFigure 9 - Front view of RF512 Series TransmitterA. Alarm LED. Flashes red to indicate any one channel in alarmB. Ac

28 Figure 10 - Connector view of RF512, RF515, RF516 & RF542 Transmitter A. Lumberg Socket f

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29Transmitter DisplayRF500 transmitters all have a liquid crystal display as shown below. Only RF512 is capable of using all three display areas and a

30RF542 Network Transmitter - Detailed OperationThe RF542 Network Transmitter is a two external channel temperature monitor. Communication to the RF50

31RF542 Setup Procedure1. Plug RF542 into network.2. Plug the RF520 into the mains and into the RF542.3. Plug in the RF525, the LCD will rst display

325. Using the PC and a suitable Web Browser (use Firefox, Chrome or Internet Explorer), enter the IP address as noted down from step 3 into t

33Equipment InstallationComark Instruments strongly recommend that RF500 System installation is carried out by a Comark Installation Engineer or by a

34RF500 Wireless Monitoring System OverviewGateway – IntroductionThe RF500A Gateway is an embedded microprocessor device containing a radio module for

35Overview of RF500 Mesh NetworkingThe RF500 Wireless Monitoring System uses the IEEE 802.15.4 radio transmission standard to implement a radio mesh n

36 Figure 18 - A Typical Mesh NetworkMesh TransmitterGatewayTransmitter!Data transfer interrupted transmitter continues to store data.Transm

37Meshing Transmitters and Backbone TransmittersWhenever a RF512, RF513 or RF516 transmitter is powered by a RF520 AC adaptor it will become a Meshing

38Gateway Specication – RF500ANo of Channels Up to 256No of Transmitters Up to 64Storage Capacity Up to 10 years worth of dataRF Frequency 2.4GHz usi

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39Transmitters SpecicationTemperature Measurement Range Integral Thermistor Sensor - RF512, RF516 Integral Thermistor Sensor - RF513 External S

40Resolution Temperature Thermistor Pt100 Door Sensor Humidity 10 to 90% RH Analog Input 0-1V 0-10V 4-20mA 0.1°C / 0

41Clock Accuracy** 20ppm (1 minute/month) at 25°C (77°F)Logging Memory 32000 recordsLogging Frequency Programmable between 1 minute and 60 minutesMoni

42RF542 Network SpecicationEthernet Connectivity Fixed 100Mbps - Half Duplex - RF45 JackIP Address Conguration DHCP OnlyLink Status Indication Green

43Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series TransmittersBattery ReorderingRF512, RF513, RF515 & RF516 transmitters are tted as standard with a hig

44Battery Change ProcedureThe transmitter latches any low battery condition and must be powered off fully for it to clear. Waiting for the display to

45Check for Transmitter ErrorsThe removal of the battery will cause the internal clock on the transmitter to reset and so generate a Code-100 conditio

46Pinout and WiringThese connectors are drawn from the point of view of looking into the socket from outside the transmitterDoor Connector A

47Lumberg ConnectorPin No RF512 Pinout RF515 Pinout RF516 Pinout1 Thermistor External 2 External 2 Positive Pt100 Positive Voltage Input2 Thermistor E

48Gateway Relay OutputsThe two relay outputs each accept a 2.5mm jack plug. These are individually controlled SPST relay contacts. Comark can supply j

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49FCC ApprovalsThe RF500 Gateway and transmitters comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following four conditions:• This

50Equipment RatingsSupply VoltageComark will provide mains adaptors with plugs to suit your country, if the correct socket adaptor has not been provid

51RF542 Transmitter Operating ConditionsTemperature 0 to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)Humidity 10-90% (Non-condensing)RF5XX Transmitter Storage ConditionsTempe

52Maintenance and CleaningNo specic maintenance is required for the Gateway. Transmitters however will require periodic battery replacement which can

53EC-Declaration of ConformityComark Instruments52 Hurricane WayNorwichNorfolk.NR6 6JBDeclare that the products:Comark Wireless Monitoring System Comp

54Transmitter Fault CodesUnder certain conditions the transmitter display can show a status code or fault code. These codes can help in diagnosing the

55Gateway Fault ConditionsUnder certain conditions the Gateway Fault LED can ash to indicate an error. The possible faults which can cause the Fault

56Appendix A – Gateway Connection via RJ45 Cross-Over Ethernet Cable1. Set up your computer temporarily with a xed IP address using the instructions

57Appendix B - Setting a Fixed IP AddressThe following instructions detail the Windows 98, ME, 2000 and XP procedure for setting a computer to a xed

584. Record the original settings so that they can be restored after RF500 conguration.5. Select the Use the following IP address button.6. E

5Check Packed ItemsPlease conrm that the kit contents are all present and correct. If you believe any parts are missing or damaged please contact Com

59Denitions of Gateway TerminologyAvg – This is the average reading recorded in the Period being displayed. On the Home Page this is the average read

60Max – This is the maximum reading recorded in the Period being displayed. On the Home Page this is the maximum reading over the period of time from

61Task – The name given to the collection of logging parameters for a specic monitoring job. Tasking is the action of entering these parameters into

62Glossary21 CFR – The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the USA, issued regulations Title 21 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) Part 11 that provi

63Frequency – Number of oscillation cycles-per-second of a radio signal.IE – Microsoft Internet Explorer.IP address – Internet Protocol address. Uniqu

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Comark Instruments52 Hurricane WayNorwich, Norfolk NR6 6JB United KingdomTel: +44 844 815 6599Fax: +44 844 815 6598Email: sales@comarkinstruments

6RF500 Product RangeRF500 GatewayThe RF500 Gateway is available in two variants:• RF500A Standard• RF500AP Power over Ethernet enabledRF500 Transm

7RF515 Analog Input Transmitter and RF515A Connection Box• Two analog input channels, each capable of conguration as 0-1V, 0-10V or 4-20mA using RF5

8Safety InformationUnder no circumstances may a user make any changes to the RF500A Gateway that would alter its performance. Any modication would vo