Manual

Rockwell Automation Publication 1425-UM001A-EN-P - January 2012 11
PowerMonitor W250 Unit Overview Chapter 1
Wireless Mesh Network
Components
The PowerMonitor W250 unit communicates by using a wireless mesh network,
capable of forming multiple paths in order to increase the robustness of the
network and respond to dynamic radio environments that may obstruct radio
transmission. In general, mesh network nodes are positioned at the point of
sensing and control to eliminate or minimize wiring. The PC Receiver is the
gateway between the wireless mesh network and RSEnergyMetrix software or
other client application. The wireless router extends the range of mesh network
nodes to accommodate long distances between PowerMonitor W250 units,
overcome physical barriers, and provide for multiple routing.
Wireless PC Receiver Overview
The wireless PC Receiver acts as a gateway that manages the wireless
communication network, and collects data from, and transmits control
commands to, the PowerMonitor W250 units that are members of the network.
Physical features of the wireless PC Receiver unit are listed below.
Figure 6 - PC Receiver
Table 3 - Wireless PC Receiver and Accessories
Cat. No. Description
1425-GAT10 PowerMonitor Wireless PC Receiver, 10 Nodes
1425-GAT100 PowerMonitor Wireless PC Receiver, 100 Nodes
1425-GAT200 PowerMonitor Wireless PC Receiver, 200 Nodes
1425-ADR1 PowerMonitor Adapter, US
1425-ADR2 PowerMonitor Adapter, EMEA
1425-ADR3 PowerMonitor Adapter, UK
Table 4 - PC Receiver Features
Item Description
1. Status indicators
2. Power supply connector 6…30V DC
3. RS-232/485 DB-9F connector
4. Internal push button (accessible with a < 1 mm rod, such as an unbent paper clip)
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