User's Manual

2-12 Millennial Net
Installing the MeshScape System
Mesh Node Setup (MN-5424)
The Mesh Nodes, model number MN-5424 (label with model number on bottom), are shipped
enclosed in cases that provide: RP-SMA antenna connector, three-position external power
source switch, and a connector for the supplied power adapter as shown in
Figure 2-13.
Additionally, a lift-off connector panel access cover on the case provides access to a 12-pin
terminal block connector, a reset button, an on/off switch, and a six-pin external programming
port.
Figure 2-13. Mesh node components
The pin-out for the Mesh Node terminal block is as follows:
The function of each Mesh Node terminal block pin is described as follows:
Table 2-4. Mesh Node terminal block pin assignments
Pin Label Input/Output Function
1 DIO0/RxD I/O or Output Digital Input/Output 0 or UART RX
2 DIO1/TxD I/O or Input Digital Input/Output 1 or UART TX
3 DIO2/RTS I/O or Input Digital Input/Output 2or UART RTS (in)
4 DIO3/CTS I/O or Output Digital Input/Output 3 or UART CTS (out)
Connector Panel
Access Cover
RP-SMA Antenna Connector
External
Power Source Switch
External
Programming
Port
Power LED
RF Activity LED
Status LED
Power Adapter
Connector
Reset Button
On/Off Switch
Terminal Block