TENETICS, LLC Ceres Manual Download Page 11

Table of Contents

 

 

Getting Started/Overview

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1

 

Installation

 

Location/Mounting

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3

 

Push-button Wi-Fi Connection

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3

 

Advanced Wi-Fi Configuration

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4

 

Pairing Sensors

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6

 

Remote Locations

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7

 

Disconnecting

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7

 

Reset to Factory Defaults

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7

 

Specifications

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8

 

FCC Notice

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9

 

 

 

 

FCC Notice

 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference 
that may cause undesired operation. 

 

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in 
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may 
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, 
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures:

 

 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 

 

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

 

 

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.

 

 

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

 

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an 
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated 
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.  

 

 

Contains FCC ID: 2AHMR-ESP12F

 

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for Ceres

Page 1: ...Ceres Wi Fi Gateway TENETICS LLC Advanced Wireless Agriculture ...

Page 2: ...g Started Overview 1 Installation Location Mounting 3 Push button Wi Fi Connection 3 Advanced Wi Fi Configuration 4 Pairing Sensors 6 Remote Locations 7 Disconnecting 7 Reset to Factory Defaults 7 Specifications 8 FCC Notice 9 ...

Page 3: ... Wi Fi Gateway Ceres long range antenna AC Mains to USB power adapter USB A to mini B power cable Overview The wireless Gateway is a part of the Ceres farm management system FMS If you haven t already done so you should start by registering and setting up your farm here https www tenetics com CeresWeb The Ceres gateway is an integral part of the FMS connecting your long range wireless sensors and ...

Page 4: ...errain and intervening obstacles however 1 2 miles 2 3km is typical for flat un obstructed farms Transmissions from remote wireless sensors and controllers are received by the gateway and stored in internal memory The gateway can store more than 10000 readings allowing use in areas with limited or intermittent internet access The gateway periodically uses Wi Fi to connect to the internet and forwa...

Page 5: ...Locate the gateway where it has an unobstructed view of your fields Push button Wi Fi Connection 1 Plug the AC power adapter into the wall and connect it to your gateway using the supplied USB cable The green USB power indicator will light 2 Press and hold the WPS button on your Wi Fi Access Point Router for several seconds to enable pairing new devices for the exact process consult your Access Po...

Page 6: ...USB power indicator will light 2 The gateway creates a Wi Fi hotspot that you can connect to with your laptop or smart phone connect to the network with SSID CeresGateway_XXYYZZ 3 When asked for the PSK pre shared key enter the serial number found on the bottom of your gateway 4 Depending on your operating system you may see a warning that the connection does not provide internet access this is no...

Page 7: ...ng as the gateway connects to the access point When the connection is successful 10 60 seconds the blue light will turn off and the gateway will turn off its hotspot You are now ready to start pairing Ceres devices soil sensors rain gauges irrigation controllers etc with your gateway NOTE If after 60 seconds the blue light continues blinking the connection was not successful and you should repeat ...

Page 8: ... 1 Place the gateway in pairing mode press the yellow PAIR button the yellow LED will start blinking The gateway will remain in pairing mode for 2 minutes 2 Open your remote device make sure the battery is connected and press the PAIR button on the remote device you may need to do this twice If pairing was successful the orange LED on the device will blink several times 3 Replace the cap and deplo...

Page 9: ...ect from a Wi Fi network and forget the configured SSID PSK press and hold the blue WIFI button for 10 seconds When you release the button the gateway will disconnect from your access point and erase the stored SSID PSK You can then repeat the Wi Fi connection or configuration steps to connect to a new Access Point Restoring Factory Defaults To restore a gateway to its factory default settings 1 D...

Page 10: ...ating temperature range Indoor operation standard Outdoor weatherproof enclosure available option Wireless Wi Fi 802 11 b g n compliant 2 4GHz WPS push button connection supported WPA WPA2 encryption supported FCC CE certified Ceres Long Range Wireless Long range sub GHz frequency band Secure frequency hopping spread spectrum FHSS Advanced filtering against cellular and pager interference RP SMA a...

Page 11: ...o communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increa...

Page 12: ...nstallation Maintenance free Long wireless range Wide operating temperature Rugged outdoor reliability Ceres Demeter was the Greek and Roman goddess of agriculture Cereal comes from her name Contact Us Tenetics is located in suburban Maryland For more information about Ceres products please contact us or visit our website Phone 301 970 9700 Email ceres tenetics com Web https www tenetics com Tenet...

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