DataSure™
Operators Manual
6
PT 6*****
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EndNodes offer a choice of battery selection (CR2450 or CR2477)
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Gateway and Router antenna can be angled and swiveled to improve reception
1.3
Care & Maintenance
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Cleaning and handling instructions
External plastic surfaces of EndNodes, Routers, and Gateways may be cleaned with
Isopropyl Alcohol and a non-abrasive cloth. Care should be taken not to wet internal
surfaces or conductive cable ports. Antennae are delicate, and should be handled with
caution.
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Plug in cautions
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Environmental bounds of use, humidity, temp, etc.
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Battery replacement
1.4
Hardware Definitions
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Gateway
The Gateway is a radio device which provides a point of entry for the wireless
network to interface with software running on PC. Only one Gateway may be used
for a group of network elements. There are two status indicators on the Gateway; one
is a power indicator, and the other shows radio activity. The red is a power indicator,
and the green shows radio activity. The Gateway can be turned on or off via a sliding
power switch. Gateways are available with either an RS232 DB-9 connector, or a
USB port. Only RS232 enabled Gateways must be powered via an external AC wall
adapter (included). The power cable may be looped around the posts located near the
power entry jack on the rear of the Gateway. This provides strain-relief to guard
against accidental shutoff if the cable should become snagged and pulled away
unintentionally.
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Router
Routers are radio devices which provide robustness, range, and scalability to the
wireless network. They serve as intermediary steps between the EndNodes and a
Gateway. Routers should be installed within range of a Gateway, or else within
reaching distance of other Routers. EndNodes can be carried freely throughout a
network environment bounded by the overlapping ranges of Routers and the
Gateway. Adding more Routers to a network-enabled space further strengthens a
network by providing multiple paths for data transmissions to follow. Routers
operate automatically; they require no further operation beyond proper placement,
antenna orientation, and supplying of power. There are two status indicators on the
Router; one is a power indicator, and the other shows radio activity. The Router can
be turned on or off via a sliding power switch. Routers are powered via an external
AC wall adapter (included), and are also equipped with a rechargeable battery
backup. The power cables may be looped around the posts located near the power
entry jack on the rear of the Gateway. This provides strain-relief to guard against
accidental shutoff if the cable should become snagged and pulled away
unintentionally.
