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TXP-WTA_Instruction_Manual_(Rev1.3)

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TXP-WTA Legacy Mode

TXP-WCR Controllers are not compatible with TXP-WTA Transmitters in legacy mode.

When using a TXP-WTA with other TracXP products–such as the TXP-C20, TXP-C40, and TXP-C16 or other legacy type

controllers–it is necessary to operate wirelessly in Legacy Mode.

To Enter Legacy Mode:

Swipe the EDIT key to enter the Main Menu.

Select "Device Setup" with the Up & Down Arrows the swipe EDIT.

Select 'RF Link Setup' and swipe EDIT.

Scroll to the bottom of page 2 and select 'RF Link' then swipe EDIT.

Enter the key sequence of four up arrows and when you see the ****Warning****, swipe EDIT.

Your WTA is now in Legacy Mode and now you can scroll to the top of page 1 and select the Hop Channel

and System ID to match the controller.

All other transmitter settings function as discussed in the TXP-WTA Sensor Transmitter manual.

Summary of Contents for TracXP TXP-WTA

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT Read and understand contents of this manual prior to operation Keep these user instructions for reference TracXP TXP WTA Wireless Sensor Transmitter Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...12 4 Product Description 13 4 1 LCD Readouts 13 4 1 1 LCD Status Icons 13 4 2 RF Broadcast Cycle and Conserving Battery Life 15 4 3 Battery Board 16 4 4 Display Radio Board 16 5 Installation Instructions 18 5 1 Ratings and Certifications 18 5 2 Sensor Location 18 5 3 Mounting the Enclosure 18 5 3 1 Magnetic Mount Option 19 5 4 Antenna Transmission Range 20 5 4 1 Antenna Selection Location 21 5 4 2...

Page 3: ...Gain to Unity TECHNICIANS ONLY 34 8 5 2 PreAMP Gain Adjust PGA TECHNICIANS ONLY 34 8 5 3 ZERO CAL VALUE TECHNICIANS ONLY 35 8 5 4 RAW MIN MAX COUNTS TECHNICIANS ONLY 35 8 5 5 RF LINK TEST TECHNICIANS ONLY 35 8 5 6 Sensor Comp Table TECHNICIANS ONLY 35 8 6 Packet Count 36 8 7 Sensor Temp Reading 36 9 TXP WTA Device Setup Menus 37 9 1 RF Link Setup 37 9 1 1 Network ID 37 9 1 2 RMT ID Remote ID 38 9 ...

Page 4: ...Collinear Antennas 44 10 1 2 Yagi Antennas 45 10 1 3 Mounting Near Other Antennas 46 10 1 4 Coax Cables 46 10 2 Surge Protection Grounding 46 10 2 1 Antenna Grounding 47 10 2 2 Connection to Other Equipment 47 11 TXP WTA Legacy Mode 48 12 Optional Add ons 49 13 Appendix A Table of Figures 50 14 Macurco Gas Detection Product limited warranty 52 Technical Support Contact Information 52 General Conta...

Page 5: ...NTION GARDEZ LE COUVERCLE ANTI EXPLOSION SERRÉ PENDANT QUE LES CIRCUITS SONT VIVANTS CAUTION USE SUPPLY WIRES SUITABLE FOR 40 C ABOVE SURROUNDING AMBIENT ATTENTION UTILISER DES FILS D ALIMENTATION QUI CONVIENNENT A UNE TEMPERATURE DE 40 C AU DESSUS DE LA TEMPERATURE AMBIANTE WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I DIVISION 2 BATTERIES MUST ONLY BE CHA...

Page 6: ...g components Do not use the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter if any enclosure is damaged or cracked or has missing components Make sure covers internal boards and antenna connections are securely in place before operation Use only approved Smart Sensor Modules that are compatible with the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter Periodically test for correct operation of the system s alarm events by exposing the TXP ...

Page 7: ...2 2 Key Features 900 MHz or 2 4 GHz Radios Operates on one D size Lithium Battery Standard Optional 12 24V DC Power Board 4 20 mA Input option Dual Sensor Capable w Integral Remote Sensor Options Magnetic Mount Option Hazardous Location Rating 3 Alarm Levels 1 Fault 1 Comm Status Two Password Levels for Security Multiple Antenna Options 2 3 Ratings and Certifications FCC 15 247 Industry Canada IC ...

Page 8: ...r most applications as it can cause an unnecessary load on the battery thereby significantly reducing battery life Power Consumption 2 4 GHz Models 2mA during sleep mode 170mA during 125mW broadcasts 2 4 7 2 Maximum Transmit TX Power 900 MHz Models EIRP based on a 2dBi gain antenna 30dBm at highest 1W power setting Transmit power may be set from 10mW 200mW 400mW and 1 watt see Section 8 1 9 NOTE 1...

Page 9: ...rine CI2 Combustibles IR Ethylene Oxide C2H4O Formaldehyde CH2O Hydrogen H2 Hydrogen Chloride HCI Hydrogen Cyanide HCn Hydrogen Fluoride HF Hydrogen Sulfide H2S Nitric Oxide NO Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 Oxygen O2 Ozone O3 Phosphine PH3 Sulfer Dioxide SO2 Vinyl Chloride C2H3CI 4 20 mA input option For additional gas sensor options please contact your TracXP representative ...

Page 10: ...0 0207 4 10 P a g e 3 Installation Instructions 3 1 System Diagrams Refer to the following diagrams for identification of system components that may be referred to in this manual Figure 3 1 Complete Transmitter Single Sensor Dual Sensor Poly Versions ...

Page 11: ...TXP WTA_Instruction_Manual_ Rev1 3 REV 1 3 34 2900 0207 4 11 P a g e 3 1 1 External system Diagram Figure 3 2 External System Diagram ...

Page 12: ...TXP WTA_Instruction_Manual_ Rev1 3 REV 1 3 34 2900 0207 4 12 P a g e 3 1 2 Transmitter Diagram Figure 3 2 Transmitter Exploded View ...

Page 13: ...els horizontally across the screen and trends the most recent one hour of readings The right screen shows the Dual Monitor readout available only when two smart sensors are enabled Single Channel screens are also available in the Dual mode which totals 5 data displays for dual channel units NOTE To exit the menu swipe NEXT until the home screen is displayed If the entire menu has not been cycled t...

Page 14: ...er Previously Out of Range Icon Will appear instead of the SNIFF Icon if subsequent attempts receive the beacon and broadcasts successfully Useful in determining if intermittent communication failures are a result of this TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter having problems receiving the Server s beacon as opposed to the controller not receiving the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter broadcast packet NOTE Duration ...

Page 15: ... The radio stays OFF and no broadcast occurs unless the gas value trips A1 A2 or A3 alarms the Wakeup Timer expires maximum of 5 minutes or the conditions shown below are met The TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter s radio may broadcast over the airwaves if Every time the Wakeup Timer Menu expires see Section 8 1 3 NOTE This is important since the controller reports Comm Error for channels when no data is ...

Page 16: ...orrect polarity S1 S2 are for connecting the Smart Sensor Housing to the Battery Board Terminal blocks TB1 and TB2 are for connecting to Sensor Separation Kit with a 15 data cable see Section 5 5 1 IMPORTANT DO NOT TURN THE TRANSMITTER S POWER ON UNTIL THE CONTROLLER DESIGNATED AS SERVER IS FULLY OPERATIONAL AND READY TO COMMUNICATE TO THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY LIFE IS REDUCED IF THE WTA IS ON FOR E...

Page 17: ... the coax pigtail of the antenna fitting required for 2 4 GHz models A slender 5 conductor cable connects between the Display Radio Board and the Battery Board bolted to the bottom of the enclosure NOTE The Display Radio Board accepts either the 900 MHz or 2 4 GHz radio module A Shield Board is not shown but must be removed to access the radio modules and RF connectors Figure 4 3 Display Radio Boa...

Page 18: ... TXP WTA Sensor Transmitters are designed for rugged service and harsh environments they should be protected against unnecessary environmental damage from water snow shock vibration and dirt 5 3 Mounting the Enclosure Standard enclosures of TXP WTA Sensor Transmitters are cast aluminum explosion proof NEMA 7 as shown in Figure 4 1 and the polycarbonate enclosure shown in Figure 4 2 Modular design ...

Page 19: ...hing the transmitter to a solid steel structure Magnet Specifications Aluminum Enclosure o Diameter 2 2 5 o Pull Strength 125 to 250lb o Screw Size 3 8 or 375 max o Magnetic Mount Kit for Aluminum Enclosure PN 83 7000 0001 00 Poly Enclosure o Diameter 1 4 1 5 o Pull Strength 60 to 70lb o Screw Size 10 32 x Nominal o Magnetic Mount Kit for Poly Enclosure PN 83 7000 0003 00 NOTE All other magnets of...

Page 20: ...96 5 miles 8 km 68 ft 20 7 m 110 Example A 2 4 GHz TracXP system has following parameters RF TX power setting 21 dBm 125 mW RF RX sensitivity 95 dBm this is a constant Antenna gain standard equipped rubber collinear 7dBi x 2 14dBi The system operating margin is 21 95 14 130 dBm This is enough to transmit 5 miles if free space was the only loss in the system For this to be the case the antennas mus...

Page 21: ...nd maintaining site intermodulation performance Most installations with ranges under 1 000 feet require only the standard equipped rubber antennas as shown in Figure 4 3 Distances up to 2 miles may be achieved by equipping the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter with a YAGI directional antenna aimed toward a mast mounted fiberglass omnidirectional antenna at the controller and or wireless relay base statio...

Page 22: ...Swipe the EDIT key to display the flashing cursor below the letter number to be edited 3 Swipe UP DOWN to change that character to the desired letter number 4 Swipe NEXT to move the cursor to the next letter number to be edited 5 After you are finished entering all the letter numbers needed swipe EDIT to save the changes and exit the edit text mode Figure 6 1 Magnetic Wand NOTE There are two diffe...

Page 23: ...good as the calibration gas accuracy TracXP recommends calibration gases with NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology traceable accuracy to increase the validity of the calibration Do NOT use Cal Gas that has been stored for extended periods of time in temperatures outside of the specifications printed on the label example in a hot vehicle This can reduce the level of H2S in calibratio...

Page 24: ...SSFUL SPAN CALIBRATION THE CAL SPAN VALUE MUST BE EDITED IF IT BECOMES NECESSARY TO APPLY A DIFFERENT GAS CONCENTRATION SEE SECTION 7 2 6 5 If the SPAN calibration is successful the display flashes REMOVE CAL GAS and starts the CAL PURGE delay see Section 8 2 2 NOTE During CAL PURGE toxic TXP WTA Sensor Transmitters transmit a 0 of Full Scale No Gas reading to the TXP WCR Controller to prevent ala...

Page 25: ...ng readings see Section 7 3 3 6 3 1 Understanding Fail Alarm Operation The FAIL alarm indicates system related problems such as missing sensor sensor failures inability to synchronize to the Server and excessive negative readings The Fault Alarm Menu described in Section 7 3 allows setting how far below zero negative the reading may fall prior to tripping the FAIL alarm CAUTION MISSING OR FAILED S...

Page 26: ... may be supplied with either one or two Smart Sensor Modules Mounted locally to the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter enclosure up 15 feet away with the Sensor Separation Kit Smart Sensor Modules utilize a unique Smart Sensor Interface to transfer necessary configuration parameters from the smart sensor s memory to the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter whenever a new sensor is installed The Smart Sensor Info sc...

Page 27: ...mote mounted up to 15 feet using the Sensor Separation Kit connected to TB1 or TB2 of the Battery Board see Figure 3 2 The Sensor Separation Kit comes with 15 feet of data cable and assures proper communication over the Smart Sensor Interface NOTE Alternate cable types and longer distances are not approved and may result in poor performance Figure 6 7 Sensor Separation Kit ...

Page 28: ... Wireless Networking Communication Chapter 8 is dedicated to describing Device Setup Menus Main Menu 7 2 Main Menu The Main Menu screen is shown in Figure 6 1 The UP DOWN keys maneuver the pointer while EDIT enters sub levels of menu items All Main Menu items have at least one page of sub menus indicated by the symbol right hand pointing arrow at the end of each line Change a menu item by 1 Swipe ...

Page 29: ...TXP WTA_Instruction_Manual_ Rev1 3 REV 1 3 34 2900 0207 4 29 P a g e Figure 7 1 Main Menu Figure 7 2 Channel Configuration Menu Tree ...

Page 30: ... should only be activated if a sensor is connected see Section 5 5 8 2 Configure Readout The Configure Readout group shown in Figure 7 2 has 2 pages of menus for controlling how sensor signals are displayed and how alarms are activated for this channel NOTE Backup Config and Load Defaults are used if there is an issue with the wireless system These features allow the user to back up the Smart Sens...

Page 31: ...n gas cylinder used during routine Span calibrations see Section 5 3 8 2 7 Readout Dead Band Readout Dead band allows forcing low readings to continue to read zero This is useful when there are very small safe levels of background target gas that cause fluctuating readouts above zero The highest amount of dead band allowed is 5 of the full scale range Example If the range is 0 10 0 ppm setting Dea...

Page 32: ...wn pointing arrows indicate if the alarm is set for a high or low trip respectively Figure 8 3 Alarm Settings Menus 8 3 1 Set Point Set Point enters the Eunit value where the alarm trips The Fault Set Point may only be set for negative values between 0 and 10 of range and is always Low Trip This makes it function as a FAULT alarm and trip when the monitored value is out of range negative 8 3 2 Dea...

Page 33: ...ction 8 5 2 to learn how to set the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter span for a different range than the Smart Sensor s nominal Span Born On Date shows when the sensor was originally configured at the factory Last Cal date updates each time the CAL MODE is performed see Section 6 3 8 5 Technicians Only WARNING USERS OF THESE MENUS MUST HAVE A DETAILED UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR FUNCTIONS MONITORING OF TARGE...

Page 34: ...ach type Preamp Gain is the adjustment that matches the sensor element s signal range to the Smart Sensor s input signal conditioning circuits The Preamp Gain value is saved into non volatile memory on the Smart Sensor module Altering the Preamp Gain automatically resets previous calibration OFFSET and GAIN values to UNITY as described in see Section 7 5 1 If it is determined the Preamp Gain value...

Page 35: ... count input values may be viewed on the Preamp Gain screen and the CAL MODE Information screens described see Sections 8 5 2 and 8 5 3 8 5 5 RF LINK TEST TECHNICIANS ONLY The RF LINK TEST shown in Figure 7 6 is a diagnostics tool which allows readings of 0 25 50 75 or 100 of the full scale range to be broadcast to any controller and or wireless relay on the same network Alarms may also be sent by...

Page 36: ...d with a negative number add to the reading Sensor Temp is a live readout from the current temperature of the sensor element 8 6 Packet Count Packet Count appears at the bottom of the Channel 1 2 Menus Packet Count is a 5 digit decimal number indicating the number of transmissions the TXP WTA has transmitted since the counter was last reset up to 65 535 transmissions NOTE This is a useful diagnost...

Page 37: ...play Contrast Power Off Reset Range Icon that indicates a previously Out of Range instance Figure 9 1 Device Setup Menus 9 1 RF Link Setup RF LINK SETUP provides access to a group of menus for configuring how the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter broadcasts its data to the TracXP wireless network Items tagged with an asterisk affect power consumption and battery life Figure 9 2 RF Link Setup Menu 9 1 1 N...

Page 38: ...ul for creating zones where TXP WTA Sensor Transmitters with the same gas type may be displayed on consecutive controller and or wireless relay channels 9 1 3 Wakeup Timer The Wakeup Timer Menu determines how often the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter broadcasts its data when there is no A1 A2 or A3 LEVEL ALARM Active alarms override the Wakeup Timer and schedule broadcasts 6 seconds after each previous...

Page 39: ...Sensor Transmitter is In Range of the Server and what the battery voltage is currently The radio remains active during this display so that the range status is displayed in real time Battery voltage is also displayed on the MAIN MENU TX Retries 900 MHz and 2 4 GHz RF Handshaking 900 MHz and TX Power 900 MHz Menu settings are available to improve communications reliability by increasing the quantit...

Page 40: ...nnot be set to 1 watt If conditions exist that require TX POWER set to 1 watt perform the following 1 On page 2 of the 900mHZ Radio menu swipe the down key until the selecting arrow is at the very bottom next to RF Link 2 Hold the magnetic wand on the up key until A1 A3 LEDs flash after about 5 seconds 3 Now 1 watt is available for selection 2 4 GHz variation The TX Power Menu is not available in ...

Page 41: ...tter Alarms are inhibited during the CAL PURGE interval Figure 9 3 Clock Calendar Delay Timer Menu 9 3 System Security The SYSTEM SECURITY Menu in Figure 8 4 offers two levels of protection A LOW level allows CAL MODE sensor calibrations but requires the 4 digit Pass Code prior to altering menus HIGH level locks the entire menu database plus CAL Mode until the correct Pass Code is entered LOW and ...

Page 42: ...wered for up to 10 minutes even after the battery is removed NOTE The TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter powered by external DC Voltage cannot be turned off through any menu items Power must be removed to turn off Figure 9 6 Turn Power Off Menu 9 6 Reset Range Icon The Reset Range Icon Menu only appears if the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter has experienced an Out of Range condition but later recovered to achi...

Page 43: ...successful If the wireless controller is experiencing comm errors there are two probable causes 1 The TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter is not achieving Server In Range status and therefore not broadcasting 2 The TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter broadcasts but the data is either not received by the controller or the TXP WTA Sensor Transmitter is receiving the acknowledgment of the transmission from the control...

Page 44: ...to be mounted perfectly parallel for optimum performance NOTE This is very difficult to achieve over distance It is important the antenna mounting bracket is well connected to earth or ground for good lightning surge protection RF Antenna s provide the best performance when installed with at least 1 to 2 wavelengths clearance of walls or steelwork 900MHz antennas require at least 2 Feet of clearan...

Page 45: ...central unit to have an omni directional antenna and the remote units to have Yagi antennas NOTE In the case of having an omni directional antenna as the omni directional antenna will be mounted with vertical polarity then the Yagi antennas must also have vertical polarity Two Yagi antennas can be used for a point to point link NOTE In the case of two Yagi antennas being used they can be mounted w...

Page 46: ...d a final layer of electrical PVC tape Allowing a drip U loop of cable before the connection allows Water to drip off the bottom of the U instead of into the connection Reduces installation strain Provides spare cable length in case later the original connectors need to be removed the cable can be cut back and new connectors fitted Avoid installing coax cables together in long parallel paths Leaka...

Page 47: ...cated outside of a building and outside of an industrial plant environment external coax surge diverters are recommended to further minimize the effect of surge current in the inner conductor of the coax cable Coax surge diverters have gas discharge element which breaks down in the presence of high surge voltage and diverts any current directly to a ground connection A surge diverter is not normal...

Page 48: ...o Enter Legacy Mode 1 Swipe the EDIT key to enter the Main Menu 2 Select Device Setup with the Up Down Arrows the swipe EDIT 3 Select RF Link Setup and swipe EDIT 4 Scroll to the bottom of page 2 and select RF Link then swipe EDIT 5 Enter the key sequence of four up arrows and when you see the Warning swipe EDIT 6 Your WTA is now in Legacy Mode and now you can scroll to the top of page 1 and selec...

Page 49: ...TXP WTA_Instruction_Manual_ Rev1 3 REV 1 3 34 2900 0207 4 49 P a g e 12 Optional Add ons ...

Page 50: ...s Input 23 Figure 6 3 Cal Mode Flow Chart and Menus 25 Figure 6 4 Replace Battery Screen 26 Figure 6 5 Smart Sensor Info Error Screen 26 Figure 6 6 Smart Sensor Module 80 8000 00A0 10 27 Figure 6 7 Sensor Separation Kit 27 Figure 7 1 Main Menu 29 Figure 7 2 Channel Configuration Menu Tree 29 Figure 8 1 Channel Setup Menus 30 Figure 7 2 Configure Readout Setup Menus 30 Figure 8 3 Alarm Settings Men...

Page 51: ...TXP WTA_Instruction_Manual_ Rev1 3 REV 1 3 34 2900 0207 4 51 P a g e Figure 9 6 Turn Power Off Menu 42 Figure 10 2 Dipole Antenna Installation Diagram 45 Figure 10 2 Yagi Antenna Installation Diagram 45 ...

Page 52: ...S OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO A PERIOD OF TWO 2 YEARS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE Macurco shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of this or any other warranty express or implied arising out of or related to the use of said gas detector The manufacturer or its agent s liability shall be limited to replacement or repair as set f...

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