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4 | VWG-50-Installation Manual 

 

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Description

 

 
 

VWG-50-5000 

Viconics BACnet™™ over MS-TP & IP wireless gateway. 
Includes: 
Supports up to 50 wireless controllers 
Factory mounted wireless adapter 
24 VAC panel mounted power supply 
Gateway mounted antenna 

 

VWG-RA 

Remote antenna for gateway when the gateway is installed 
inside a metal cabinet or when remote antennal mounting is 
required by physical installation 

VWG-WA 

Replacement antenna for gateway mounted antenna setup 

VWG-PS-AC 

120 VAC to 15 VDC power supply for VWG with cord 

VWG-BB 

Replacement battery backup pack for the VWG 

 

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REPARATION

 

 
Unpack the VWG and power module (either 

VWG-PS-DC

 or 

VWG-PS-AC

) and inspect the 

contents of the packages for damaged or missing components. Be sure the factory-installed 
ferrite is on the cord of the power supply unit. If damaged, notify the appropriate carrier at 
once and return any damaged components for immediate repair or replacement.  

 

Included in this Package 

 

Included in this package you should find the following items: 
 

 

VWG-50-XX-1000 base controller. 

 

Local antenna for the VWG 

 This 

VWG-50-XX-1000

 Hardware installation guide 

 

Configuration tool on a mini-CD

 

 

 

Power module required for operation, are ordered and sold separately. The power 
module can be one of the following: 
– 

VWG-PS-DC: 24VAC in-line (DIN-mount capable), 

or 

– 

VWG-PS-AC: External 120 VAC wall-mount power adapter

 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VWG-50-5000

Page 1: ...ring Details 10 Grounding 10 VWG PS AC 120 VAC Wall mounted power supply 11 Power Wiring 11 Communications Wiring 11 Ethernet BACnet over IP wiring 11 RS485 BACnet MS TP wiring 13 Antenna installation...

Page 2: ...Viconics wireless gateway All Viconics wireless gateways and related wireless controllers are to be used only as operating controls Whenever a control failure could lead to personal injury and or loss...

Page 3: ...D INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION TRADEMARKS Niagara Niagara AX is a registered trademark of Tridium Inc LON LonWorks and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon Corpora...

Page 4: ...the VWG PREPARATION Unpack the VWG and power module either VWG PS DC or VWG PS AC and inspect the contents of the packages for damaged or missing components Be sure the factory installed ferrite is on...

Page 5: ...omething that can result in personal injury or equipment damage Warnings contain an explanation of why the action is potentially dangerous Safety Precautions The following items are warnings of a gene...

Page 6: ...ischarge Follow these precautions when installing servicing or operating the system Work in a static free area Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated Discharge static electricity by...

Page 7: ...enclosure with other heat producing equipment Do not mount the unit In an area where excessive moisture corrosive fumes or explosive vapors are present Where vibration or shock is likely to occur In a...

Page 8: ...ith clips provided by the DIN rail vendor or place a screw in one of the four mounting tabs in the base of the VWG Removing and Replacing the Cover You must remove the VWG cover to connect the battery...

Page 9: ...VWG 50 Installation Manual Installation Minimum Spacing Distance Requirements Make sure minimum spacing distance requirements is available to freely rotate wireless antenna in all possible orientation...

Page 10: ...tional details 4 Connect the backup battery to the VWG battery connector and apply power to the unit See Power Up and Initial Checkout page 17 Grounding Use an earth ground spade lug 0 187 on the base...

Page 11: ...pply into the VWG until all other mounting and wiring is completed See Power Up and Initial Checkout section Communications Wiring Connect communications wiring to the VWG using Net1 Net2 or the RS 48...

Page 12: ...rmation for details on the default IP address and how to change it The supplied ferrite in the VWG packaging needs to be installed on the IP wire in a specific way for FCC compliance Place IP wire int...

Page 13: ...to the TIA EIA 485 standard The screw terminals from left to right are shield plus and minus The supplied ferrite in the VWG packaging needs to be installed on the MS TP wire in a specific way for FC...

Page 14: ...ed when the controller is installed inside a closed metal enclosure Gently screw the female connection of the remote antenna into the VWG Remote antenna has a weighted magnetic base for metal surface...

Page 15: ...ery pack mounted to the unit under the cover This battery allows the VWG to continue operation through very short power bumps a few seconds in duration If a longer power outage occurs the battery prov...

Page 16: ...that port as follows Off No Ethernet link is made On Ethernet link is present but no activity on the LAN Blinking Ethernet link is present with data activity on the LAN Beat The BEAT LED is located t...

Page 17: ...gent 2 Required Battery Maintenance Battery life expectancy is a function of its discharge cycles the number of discharges and their depth and the ambient temperature of the battery during normal oper...

Page 18: ...ftware configuration and is not a field upgrade For additional information if modifying the memory capacity of the VWG contact Viconics for technical support Fuse The VWG contains a non user replaceab...

Page 19: ...erference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada SPECIFICATIONS Platform PowerPC 405EP 250 MHz processor 6...

Page 20: ...ature range 0 to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Relative humidity range 5 to 95 non condensing Agency Listings UL 916 C UL listed to Canadian Standards Association CSA C22 2 No 205 M1983 Signal Equipment FCC Part...

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