User Manual

RF500 LITE Wireless Monitoring System Overview
Gateway – Introduction
The RF500 LITE Gateway is an embedded microprocessor device containing a radio module
for RF communications to the measuring transmitters. The radio module uses a licence free
band in the 2.4GHz spectrum. Comark Limited use proprietary protocols over a standard IEEE
802.15.4 link. These protocols achieve reliable communication between the transmitters and
the Gateway via self-healing mesh radio networks.
Data from measurements taken by the transmitters is stored on the RF500 LITE Gateway in
contrast to other systems which store their data on a PC using special software. For operating
the RF500 LITE system the only software required is a Web Browser such as Internet
Explorer or Firefox. There is no requirement to install software on each users PC.
The Gateway contains sufficient data storage capacity for up to 10 years which can be
automatically backed up to a PC using the optional RF500 Backup Server software or by
manual request to generate and download a backup file via your web browser.
Connection to the Gateway is via Network (Ethernet) connection.
An external power adaptor provides the mains power for the Gateway.
Two relay connectors are provided for external alarms, Autodiallers/Klaxons etc. All other
connections to the Gateway are disabled. See Figure 3 – Left Hand Side View of Gateway for
further details.
Emails for alarms will be instigated directly from the Gateway. It is also possible to send a text
message alarm via email using a third party provider.
The Gateway can be either desk mounted or wall mounted. Wall mount keyhole slots are
provided on the case. The external long range Antenna has variable orientation to suit vertical
or horizontal mounting.
Three LEDs on the Gateway display current status of the system – Mains, Alarm indication,
and Fault indicators.