MODEL 13800 User Guide
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INTRODUCTION
This document discusses the model 138 Programmable Serial
Gateway —
EnernetWorks™
Network Adapter (PSG). The
PSG Network Adapter provides a bridge between an
EnernetWorks™
900MHz mesh network and an EIA-232
network interface device.
EnernetWorks™
is a proprietary
mesh network protocol used to create connectivity among T9000
wireless thermostat Remote Control Nodes (RCN) and other
licensed devices manufactured by ENERNET Corporation. A
network interface device or other EIA-232-capable serial device
connects to the PSG Network Adapter. A single model 138
Programmable Serial Gateway Network Adapter can
accommodate data traffic from as many as 500
EnernetWorks™
capable nodes.
MESH NETWORK OVERVIEW
A simple overview example of
EnernetWorks™
is shown in
Figure 1. A network interface device communicates with an
arbitrary number of targeted
EnernetWorks™
capable nodes
via one or more PSG Network Adapters. Each node in the
network can be individually polled for status and other data, sent
operational commands or set to automatically report changes in
conditions and/or operating status. Communications can be
further extended by routing onto a power line carrier network using
the Model 125 wall-plug RF/PLC Bridge.
