User Manual
Table Of Contents
- RK-5409-5 Reference Kit for 916 MHz MeshScape™ Systems
- 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
- Configuring Sample Interval of Single Node
- Configuring Sample Interval of all Network Nodes
- Configuring Digital I/O Operation
- Configuring UART Operation
- Configuring AD (analog-to-digital) Converter Operation
- Configuring RS-232 Operation (MN-5409 only)
- Configuring RS-485 Operation (MN-5409 only)
- Using Watch Function to Display Configuration Information
- 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: Sample Application
- B: Performing Firmware Upgrades and Configuring Device IDs
- Glossary
- Index
RK-5409-5 Reference Kit User’s Guide 2-7
Installing the Hardware
Mesh Node Setup (MN-5409)
The mesh nodes, model number MN-5409 (label with model number on bottom), are shipped
enclosed in cases that have openings for instant access to the antenna, and RS-232 connectors
as shown in
Figure 2-7.
Figure 2-7. Mesh node components
Installing antenna and applying power
To install a mesh node:
1. Attach one of the included antennas to the REV-SMA antenna connector. The antenna
screws onto the connector.
2. Connect one of the following power sources supplied with the kit:
– Regulated AC Adapter (recommended): Plug the regulated AC adapter into a 110
VAC power source.
– Batteries: For applications where a 110 VAC power source is not available, the
mesh node can be converted to a battery powered device. For instructions on
installing one of the battery packs contained in the kit, see
’Converting to battery
power’ on page 2-9.
Caution
When attaching the antenna, only hand-tighten the antenna to the connector.
Using excessive force may damage the connector.
REV-SMA Antenna Connector
Regulated AC Adapter
RF Activity LED
RS-232 Port
Online LED
Product Label with:
- Model Number
- GroupID
- Device ID