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ēKo Pro Series User’s Manual
Antenna
Solar cell
Mounting
bracket
Serial
Number
The ēKo node integrates an IRIS family processor/radio board and antenna that are powered by
rechargeable batteries and solar cell. The ēKo node provides a direct sequence spread spectrum
radio (DSSS) supporting the 2.4 GHz global ISM band. ēKo node is capable of outdoor radio
range of 500 to 1500 feet depending on deployment. The nodes come preprogrammed and
configured with ACEINNA’s XMesh low power networking protocol. This provides plug-and-
play network scalability for wireless sensor network.
The eN2100 ēKo node consists of the following:
Four sensor ports (connectors) supporting any combination of eS1101 or eS1201 sensors
IRIS family 2.4GHz radios pre-programmed with ACEINNA’s XMesh low power
networking protocol.
Dipole 2.4 GHz antenna
Battery holder for 3 NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. These batteries are delivered fully
charged and should be able to power the unit 3-4 months without sunlight.
Solar cell and recharging circuitry.
On board internal sensing of temperature, solar cell voltage and battery voltage.
On and OFF buttons
Multicolor status LED
Waterproof enclosure with mounting bracket
Figure 2-3. Front and rear views of the ēKo node
