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RKI Instruments, Inc.

www.rkiinstruments.com

AirLink 9900 XP
Signal Repeater

Operator’s Manual

Part Number: 71-0561

Revision: P1

Released: 11/8/21

Summary of Contents for AirLink 9900 XP

Page 1: ...RKI Instruments Inc www rkiinstruments com AirLink 9900 XP Signal Repeater Operator s Manual Part Number 71 0561 Revision P1 Released 11 8 21 ...

Page 2: ...ts local repair costs transportation costs or contingent expenses incurred without our prior approval THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF RKI INSTRUMENTS INC INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL...

Page 3: ...9900 3 Table of Contents Overview 4 Specifications 5 External Description 6 Internal Description 7 Exploded Diagram 8 Installation 9 Start Up 12 Operation 13 Product Settings and Configuration 15 Parts List 16 ...

Page 4: ...ssible by use of the magnetic tool included in the purchase of the device The AirLink 9900 display screen always shows the current state of communication with the sensor assemblies and receiving monitor devices Read this document before initial operation of the product WARNING The AirLink 9900 is a radio signal repeater used to increase the distance between AirLink sensor assemblies and the receiv...

Page 5: ...ating Humidity 0 98 relative humidity non condensing Radio 2 4 GHz ISM 100 mW or 900 MHz 200 mW Dimensions 6 W x 17 H x 5 5 D Weight 6 lbs Enclosure Material Aluminum Enclosure Ratings Explosion flame proof Enclosure Hazardous Location Certification Class I Division 1 Groups B C D Ex db IIB Gb Class I Zone 1 AEx db IIB Gb Tamb 40 C to 60 C ...

Page 6: ...sure lid locking screw 2 10 foot extension cable 10 Front panel thumbscrew 2X 3 Transmitting antenna 11 ADD button 4 Lightning surge protector 12 Enclosure 5 Surge protector ground wire 13 MENU button 6 Antenna fitting 2X 14 SUB button 7 Mounting hole 2X 15 Display screen 8 Dust plug 16 Magnetic tool ...

Page 7: ...Link 9900 7 Internal Description Figure 2 Internal Component Location 1 Electronics assembly 4 Radio module 2X 2 Mounting post 2X 5 Power terminal block 3 Receiving antenna jack 6 Transmitting antenna jack ...

Page 8: ...smitting antenna 2 Receiving antenna plug 8 Lightning surge protector ground wire 3 900 MHz receiving antenna 9 Enclosure ground screw 4 Transmitting antenna plug 10 Electronics assembly 5 10 foot antenna extension cable 11 2 4 GHz antenna replaces items 3 and 7 6 Lightning surge protector ...

Page 9: ...ting antennas should be mounted at least 10 feet apart Avoid installing the antennas in a location surrounded by obstructions such as trees buildings or other such obstacles Consider accessibility for required maintenance 2 Select a mounting location and installation hardware Mounting to a concrete or steel structure is recommended to minimize vibration and moisture Use a maximum 1 4 20 bolt or 1 ...

Page 10: ...k into the enclosure WARNING Use appropriate construction technique to maintain the explosion proof classification of the assembly 3 Feed the power wires through the AirLink 9900 s power hub and into the enclosure 4 Locate the power terminal block on the control board and complete the following see Figure 4 Connect the power RED wire to the 12 to 35 VDC terminal Connect the ground BLACK wire to th...

Page 11: ... removal of the internal system from the base of the enclosure Do NOT attempt to loosen or tighten the thumbscrews when opening or closing the enclosure 3 Verify that the sealing ring seated at the threaded opening of the device enclosure is correctly in place 4 Secure the enclosure lid back onto the enclosure WARNING When securing the lid onto the device tighten the enclosure lid by hand ONLY Ove...

Page 12: ...that the controller is on and operating properly Refer to the controller operator s manual 5 The AirLink 9900 automatically powers on and enters a 20 second startup period 6 At the end of the startup the AirLink 9900 is in Normal Operating Mode 1 Network ID A input 5 Product serial number 2 Network ID B output 6 Date of manufacture 3 Product model 7 Link status indicator able to communicate with p...

Page 13: ...he receiving WireFree monitor s The display when in Normal Operating Mode appears as shown below In the event of another Primary Monitor on the A network the following screen will appear Pressing the ADD button takes you to the Setting Network ID A screen where you can change to a network ID that does not have a Primary Monitor present 1 Network ID A input 5 Product serial number 2 Network ID B ou...

Page 14: ...he button you want to actuate Tapping the junction box is the same and pressing and releasing the button Holding the magnet against the junction box is the same as pressing and holding the button Powering the Device The AirLink 9900 turns on and off with the application and removal of DC power Touch magnet here to activate ADD button Touch magnet here to activate MENU button Touch magnet here to a...

Page 15: ...s available with the 900 MHz radio There are 78 networks available with the 2 4 GHz radio The A network receives transmissions from the Sensor Assembly The B network transmits the received transmissions on to the receiving monitor The A network should be set to a Network ID value that is at least 5 higher than the B Network ID value NOTE The A network is configured to be a Primary Monitor and can ...

Page 16: ...able especially when the unit is located in areas with full sun The resulting field of view could be misinterpreted as an error within the device Be sure to verify that the selected contract is within an appropriate range of viewing 1 If necessary enter the Product Settings and Configuration Menu by pressing and holding MENU for 6 seconds 2 Press and release MENU until the Contrast screen appears ...

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