User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- MeshScape™ RK-5424-5 Reference Kit for 2.4 GHz MeshScape Systems User's Guide
- Contents
- About This Guide
- 1: Introduction
- 2: Installing the MeshScape System
- 3: Running MeshScape Network Monitor
- MeshScape Network Monitor Overview
- Configuring a Node’s Operation
- Labeling an End Node or Mesh Node
- Configuring Persistence Attributes
- Selecting a Com Port on the Host PC
- Configuring Serial and ADC Data Formats
- Turning Event Tracking On/Off
- Broadcasting Data to All Nodes.
- Creating an Event Log File
- Viewing the Contents of an Event Log File
- Viewing MeshScape Statistics
- 4: Using the MeshScape API
- A: Running the Demo Application
- B: Using MeshScape Programmer
- Glossary
- Index
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Installing the MeshScape System
The function of each MeshGate terminal block pin is described as follows:
During the setup procedure, refer to Figure 2-5 for location of the various MeshGate
components.
To set up the MeshGate:
1. Attach one of the four included 1/2-wave antennas to the RP-SMA antenna connector.
The antenna screws onto the connector.
2. Connect the RS-232 cable between the MeshGate’s RS-232 Port and the host PC’s serial
port.
3. Plug the supplied AC adapter into the MeshGate power connector and then into a
110/220 VAC power source.
4. Remove the connector panel access cover and slide the on/off switch to the ON position.
5. Replace the connector panel access cover.
The MeshGate is ready to interface with the host PC and surrounding network nodes
(Mesh Nodes and End Nodes). For information on the behavior of the status LEDs, see
Table 2-2.
Table 2-1. MeshGate terminal block pin assignments
Pin Label Input/Output Function
1 RTN Reference Reference connection for RS-485
2 A I/O RS-485 signal +
3 B I/O RS-485 signal -
4 3.3V Output Power 3.3V output power
5 GND Power Digital ground
6 RTS Input RS-232 Request to Send
7 CTS Output RS-232 Clear to Send
8 RX Output RS-232 Receive Data
9 TX Input RS-232 Transmit Data
10 N/A N/A Not used
11 GND Power Digital Ground
12 + Power Input power (4.5V to 30V)
Caution
When attaching the antenna, only hand-tighten the antenna to the
connector. Using excessive force may damage the connector.