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PART 3: Initial Setup
This section guides you through the setup of your ZW -ED. Please do not power on
the unit until instructed. Ensure your Receiver is set up before setting up your ZW -ED.
You will need to know the Network ID of your Receiver before the ZW -ED can be set
up. If you power on your ZW -ED before your receiver is setup and running, you may
need to reset it to join the network.
Antenna Warning
Before powering up the ZW-ED ensure the supplied antenna is properly installed.
Running the ZW-ED without an antenna, or with an unapproved antenna, may cause
damage to the device and/or cause operation outside of regulatory compliance. Omega
Engineering accepts no liability and issues no warranty for devices operated improperly.
Choosing a Wireless Network ID
The Wireless Network ID (NID) selects which Receiver the ZW -ED communicates
with. Selected the NID using the 4 DIP switches found inside the unit next to the battery
holder. See
Section 2.2
for detailed instructions. If you are adding an End Device into
an existing wireless sensor installation, first determine which Network ID yo ur existing
Receiver is using and use the same settings. Use
Table 2.2
to determine the correct
DIP switch settings for the ZW-ED.
If this is a new installation with only one Receiver it is recommended to use the
default NID of 0. All ZW-EDs ship with a default NID of 0. If this installation requires
multiple Receivers, ensure that each Receiver has a unique NID.
Record the NID in the Net. Addr. field of User Configuration Label for easy
reference in the future.
Choosing a Device ID
The Device ID (DID) uniquely identifies your ZW -ED on your wireless network. No
two End Devices on your network may have the same Device ID and Network ID. Your
ZW-ED comes preconfigured to use DID 0. If this is a new network, it is suggested you
start assigning your Device IDs sequentially. If this ZW -ED will be added to a current
deployment be sure to check for existing DIDs before assigning a new one. Use Table
2.3 to determine the correct DIP switch settings.
Record the DID in the Unit Addr. field of User Configuration Label for easy
reference in the future.
For large deployments it is recommended that you keep a list of Device IDs and
Network IDs currently deployed to ensure devices are not misconfigured.
Connecting your Sensors
The ZW-ED works with a wide variety of sensors. Most sensors come packaged in a
probe and each probe is suited to different applications. Some probes may contain
multiple sensors. The ZW-ED automatically detects connected sensors on power up
and transmits that data to the Receiver. No additional configuration is required.
Table
3.1
provides a partial list of supported digital probes. These digital probes may be
directly connected to the M12 Digital Probe Connector. (See
Figure 2.1
.) An extension
cable may be used with digital probes if desired.