Rae Mesh Router User Manual Download Page 8

Mesh Router 

User’s Guide 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard Kit 

 
Router with antenna 
Maintenance tool 
User’s Guide 

 

General Information 

The Mesh Router is a dedicated router for relaying the wireless signals in 
a Mesh network and does not include a toxic gas sensor. The Mesh 
Router enables a flexible, robust wireless network that provides reliable, 
low-cost operation. It also works in a ProRAE Guardian network with a 
PC, and it supports point-to-point and point-to-multi-point networks. 

 

 

 

MeshGuard  
network with 

ProRAE Guardian 
running on a  

PC

 

controller

 

MeshGuard network with an 
FMC-2000 controller 

Portable monitors in a 

network with an 
EchoView Host (Mesh 
Routers with 869MHz  

or 900MHz radios only; 
2.4GHz is not supported 

in systems with 

portable monitors) 

Summary of Contents for Mesh Router

Page 1: ...Rev B December 2012 P N F04 4002 000 Mesh Router User s Guide...

Page 2: ...Mesh Router User s Guide 2 Copyright 2012 RAE Systems Inc...

Page 3: ...urning The Mesh Router On 13 6 2 Turning The Mesh Router Off 15 6 3 Battery Charge Indicator 15 7 Button Functions 16 7 1 Backlight 16 8 Deploying Mesh Routers 17 8 1 With FMC 2000 Controller 17 8 2 W...

Page 4: ...6 11 1 Proper Battery Disposal 37 12 Troubleshooting 38 13 Mesh Router Alarm Signal Summary 40 14 Appendix A Mesh Router Installation 41 14 1 Magnet Mount Installation 41 14 2 Fixed Installation 42 14...

Page 5: ...AE Systems This instrument has not been tested in an explosive gas air atmosphere having an oxygen concentration greater than 21 Substitution of components may impair suitability for intrinsic safety...

Page 6: ...Class I Gr A B C D T4 Intrinsically Safe 40 C Tamb 50 C Warnings Use only RAE 500 0111 000 for internal battery Do not replace internal battery in hazardous locations Ui 3 6V Ci 78 F Li Ri 3 5 H ohm U...

Page 7: ...or 2 within the temperature range of 40 C to 50 C where gases of explosion groups A B C or D and temperature class T4 may be present 1 2 Instruction For Safe Use Strictly follow the instructions for s...

Page 8: ...s a flexible robust wireless network that provides reliable low cost operation It also works in a ProRAE Guardian network with a PC and it supports point to point and point to multi point networks Mes...

Page 9: ...twork forming and configuration Operating distance up to 300 m line of sight Very low cost installation no hardwiring involved Large area coverage with multi hop mesh network Field replaceable battery...

Page 10: ...Mesh Router User s Guide 10 4 Physical Description 1 LED alarm 2 LCD with backlighting 3 Buzzer alarm 4 Battery cover on bottom 5 Y MODE and N keys 6 Antenna 1 2 3 6 4 5...

Page 11: ...itoring 1 Online Offline status 2 Pan ID 3 Channel 4 EUI Extended Unique Identifier 5 Battery strength indicator percentage 6 Signal strength indicator percentage When you press MODE Online Offline st...

Page 12: ...ry 3 6V Max Current Consumption 300mA 3 6V during transmission 30mA 3 6V during standby Operation Time Internal Battery 10 days External Battery 45 days Operating Temperature 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F Hu...

Page 13: ...changed the Mesh Router should be able to rejoin the network without action on your part Make sure the battery is installed before operating the Mesh Router Refer to page 36 for information on batter...

Page 14: ...number and battery charge percentage If the Mesh Router is unable to find a radio network to connect with it searches but if it is unsuccessful it displays this screen If you see this screen check the...

Page 15: ...that the battery be changed immediately to minimize disruption Battery power is indicated by B followed by a number and a percent sign For example B 100 The battery should be replaced before it is co...

Page 16: ...ss to functions in the Mesh Router Press MODE to view signal strength Press Y to initialize connection with the network Press N to ping the network 7 1 Backlight Whenever you press the Y MODE or N key...

Page 17: ...use it to measure signal strength at each prospective detection location Press MODE on the Mesh Router to see the signal strength a If the signal strength reading on the Mesh Router is 30 or greater...

Page 18: ...en deploying a wireless network that utilizes Mesh Routers portable monitors such as the ToxiRAE Pro MultiRAE family etc and an EchoView Host check that all units on the network use the same PAN ID an...

Page 19: ...ber from 9 through 0 by pressing N Step from digit to digit using MODE Once all the four digits have been entered press MODE again to see the following screen appear Press Y to enter the password If y...

Page 20: ...instrument Some screens are read only you cannot edit them but other screens allow you to change settings Wireless consists of parameters you can set change that affect wireless functionality network...

Page 21: ...nds it automatically exits to the main screen 9 1 1 LCD Contrast The display s contrast is adjustable via this menu To access it press MODE when its name is highlighted dark circle The contrast value...

Page 22: ...e Settings menu If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds the unit automatically exits to the menu 9 1 3 Firmware Version This shows the firmware version incorporated in the instrument It is read o...

Page 23: ...ighted dark circle You are asked whether you want to perform the factory reset To perform the reset press Y To exit without performing the reset press N While the Mesh Router is being reset to its ori...

Page 24: ...number from 0 through 9 by pressing Y Decrease the number from 9 through 0 by pressing N Step from digit to digit using MODE Note If you make a mistake you can cycle through the digits by pressing MO...

Page 25: ...Menu Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the menu 9 2 Wireless Wireless consists of editable parameters and actions to configure form and test a closed loop wi...

Page 26: ...d then press MODE Note If you do not make a selection in 60 seconds it automatically exits to the main Programming Menu 9 2 1 Ping Net Pinging tests the radio connection between the Mesh Router and ot...

Page 27: ...are operating Are the other instruments turned on and within range 9 2 2 PAN ID Setup All units on a network must be programmed with the same PAN ID Personal Network Identifier to ensure communicatio...

Page 28: ...in Net This screen is for joining an existing network When you see this screen press MODE to join a network This function allows the radio to scan all available channels and choose the least congested...

Page 29: ...em frequencies and channel ranges 869 MHz for use with portable monitors and EchoView Host Channel 0 channel cannot be changed 900 MHz for use with portable monitors and EchoView Host Channels 1 throu...

Page 30: ...ing N Step back to the first digit by pressing MODE If you have saved the channel number successfully you see this screen Important Remember that the range of allowed channels for instruments on a Mes...

Page 31: ...outer User s Guide 31 9 2 5 Exit To exit Wireless and return to the main Programming Menu scroll until Exit is shown With Exit selected press MODE The Mesh Router now returns to the Programming Menu s...

Page 32: ...Button Function Note By default the Panic Button function is disabled 1 Start the Mesh Router in Diagnostic mode by pressing and holding the Y and MODE keys simultaneously 2 Once startup is completed...

Page 33: ...ction or 7 Press Y to save it or N to cancel any change The change is registered and you see the success screen or After a few seconds it returns to the menu screen with Operating Mode selected Press...

Page 34: ...press and hold all three buttons until you see this screen 2 Now press Trigger Relays This screen is now shown 10 2 1 Trigger All Relays With All Relays highlighted press MODE to trigger all relays s...

Page 35: ...l you clear the relays 10 2 3 Clear Relays Clear relays clears all of the relays on the controller even if only one relay was triggered Select Clear Relays and then press MODE to clear the relays Afte...

Page 36: ...en the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise 2 Remove the battery 3 Insert the new battery with its positive pole towards inside of the unit 4 Replace the battery cover by turning it clockwise...

Page 37: ...ctive 2002 96 EC is intended to promote recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and their components at end of life This symbol crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste...

Page 38: ...obstruction between the Mesh Router and the controller Controller does not receive completed data packet Battery is low Mesh Router and controller have different Pan ID numbers The distance should be...

Page 39: ...attery is low close to a working controller or reader and Press Y Replace battery Others Turn Mesh Router off and on again Consult RAE Systems Customer Service Ordering Replacement Parts If you need r...

Page 40: ...Mesh Router User s Guide 40 13 Mesh Router Alarm Signal Summary Alarm Mode When LCD Buzzer LED Battery Low 3 2V empty battery icon 1 beep per minute Battery Exhausted 3 1V 1 beep per second...

Page 41: ...econd method uses a specially designed stainless steel enclosure that is permanently mounted It protects the Mesh Router from damage in industrial settings 14 1 Magnet Mount Installation This magnet i...

Page 42: ...lation Four reinforced holes in the rear of the enclosure allow for a screw to pass through to the mounting brackets The enclosure can be mounted to a vertical or horizontal pole Side View Front View...

Page 43: ...al pole Loosely assemble the clamp parts around the pole Note that the screws have nuts that fit into the clamp parts The clamp parts are designed to hole the nut so that you do not need to use a wren...

Page 44: ...enclosure 1 Lift up the hinged cover of the enclosure 2 Slide the Mesh Router into the enclosure from the top 3 Close the cover of the enclosure 4 Insert the hex screw into the cover s locking portion...

Page 45: ...nclosure instead of the clamps This approach provides the protection of the enclosure with the ease of installation afforded by the magnetic mounting 1 Insert screw through magnetic disc 2 Place the m...

Page 46: ...al battery screws into the Mesh Router s battery compartment Bottom views of the Mesh Router in its steel enclosure are shown in the procedure below 1 Remove battery cover with the 3 pin end of the se...

Page 47: ...snug Do not overtighten Consult the RAE PowerPak User s Guide for further connection and charging information The Mesh Router is permanently mounted to a solid surface by first securing it in its stee...

Page 48: ...or mounting With the Mesh Router securely in its housing you can remove the cover over the battery compartment so that you can place the connector from the RAE PowerPak into the Mesh Router Use the ma...

Page 49: ...cess External battery replacement 1 Unplug the battery connector 2 Loosen the safety screw holding the battery 3 Mount a new battery on the mounting bracket 4 Tighten the safety screw 5 Connect the Me...

Page 50: ...anufacture refer to the serial number of the instrument The letter in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture For example M indicates the manufacturing year is 2010 Letter Year J 2008 K 20...

Page 51: ...m RAE Systems Europe Kirstineh j 23A DK 2770 Kastrup Denmark Tel 45 8652 5155 Fax 45 8652 5177 RAE Systems Hong Kong Ltd Units 1516 18 15 F Delta House 3 On Yiu Street Shatin N T Hong Kong Web www rae...

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