Wireless Acoustic Signal

Transmitter
User Manual
900 MHz ISM Band

XYR 5000 Line

34-XY-25-03
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Wireless Acoustic Signal Transmitter

Model WN571
Versions 1.70 or later

! Important Information to the User !

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void

the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

• This device is for mobile and fixed use only (not portable or body-worn). A
separation distance of 20 cm must be maintained at all times between the antenna
and the body of the user and bodies of nearby persons.

• If the Wireless Management Toolkit (RF Server) software is shutdown, the RS-
485 network MUST be physically disconnected from the PC as the serial port is
no longer being controlled by the software and may disrupt communications
between the Base Radio(s) and Analog/Digital Output Module(s).

• This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum
gain of 9 dBd. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations
of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

• To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful communication.

• The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or
pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for
the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s
website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

! FCC Certification !
• This product is a frequency hopping RF transceiver module for the 900MHz ISM
band, designed to meet FCC 15.247, and is used in industrial control and moni-
toring applications.

• The antenna is factory installed and MUST NOT be removed or modified by the
user.

Honeywell Inc. Copyright 2006 by Honeywell International Inc.

Rev. 5-08/30/2006
Industrial Measurement and Control While this information is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, Honeywell disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose and makes no express warranties except as may be stated in its written agreement with and for its customers.
2500 West Union Hills Drive In no event is Honeywell liable to anyone for any indirect, special or consequential damages. The information and specifications in this document
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About This Document

Revision Notes
The following list provides notes concerning all revisions of this document.
Doc ID Rel ID Date Notes
34-XY-25-03 Rlse. 0 12/03 1st issue of document.

34-XY-25-03 Rev. 1 02/04 2nd issue of document.

34-XY-25-03 Rev. 2 06/04 Reformatted layout, updated technical information.

34-XY-25-03 Rev. 3 04/05 Updated Control drawings.

34-XY-25-03 Rev. 4 12/05 Updated Control drawings.

34-XY-25-03 Rev. 5 08/06 Updated for version 1.70 software release.

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World Wide Web
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Honeywell Organization WWW Address (URL/e-mail)

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International http://www.honeywell.com/Business/global.asp

Field Instruments http://www.honeywell.com/imc

Technical Assistance Center [email protected] (e-mail)

Telephone
Contact us by telephone at the numbers listed below.

Organization Phone Number

United States and Canada Honeywell Inc. 1-800-343-0228 Sales

Industrial Automation and Control 1-800-525-7439 Service
Global Technical Support Center 1-800-423-9883
Asia Pacific Honeywell Asia Pacific Inc. (852) 8298298
Hong Kong
Europe Honeywell PACE [32-2] 728-2111
Brussels, Belgium

Latin America Honeywell Inc. (305) 364-2355

Sunrise, Florida U.S.A.

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Introduction ____________________________________ 1

1.1: Using This Manual 1
1.2: About the Device 2
1.3: Unpacking 2
1.4: Software Compatibility 2
Section 2: Quick Start _____________________________________ 3
Section 3: Installation _____________________________________ 4
3.1: Mechanical Installation 4
3.1.1: Transmitter Positioning 4
3.2: Testing Communications 7
3.2.1 Transmitter RSSI Diagnostic 7
3.2.2 Link Test 8
Section 4: General Configuration __________________________ 13
4.1: Transmitter Displayed Messages 13
4.1.1: The Read-Only Sequence 13
4.2: Overall Configuration Menu Map 14
4.3: Setting the Transmitter Tag Name 14
4.4: Setting a User Password 15
4.5: Resetting All Transmitter Settings 15
Section 5: Configuring the RF Communications ______________ 16
5.1: RF Channel Selection 16
5.2: RF Baud Rate Selection 16
5.3: RF Identification Selection 17
Section 6: Configuring the Sampling and Transmission Rates ___ 18
6.1: Selecting the Normal Transmission Rate 18
6.2: Selecting the Normal Sampling Rate 19
6.3: Selecting the Abnormal Transmission Rate 20
6.4: Selecting the Abnormal Sampling Rate 21
6.5: Selecting the Normal Upper and Lower Values 22
6.6: Selecting Rates, Thresholds, and Deadbands via the Software 23
Section 7: Maintaining the Transmitter _____________________ 24
7.1: Changing the Battery 24
Section 8: Technical Specifications__________________________ 25
Dimensioned Mechanical Drawing 26
Intrinsically Safe Installation Control Drawing 27
Appendix A: Navigating User Menus _______________________ 32
Appendix B: Transmitter Displayed Message Definitions _______ 33
Appendix C: Transmitter Menu Map _______________________ 34

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Introduction

1.1: USING THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to assist in installing, operating, and maintaining
Honeywell Model WN571 Acoustic Signal Transmitters. The manual is
broken into the following sections:

Section 2: Quick Start

This section summarizes what must be done in order to get the device in-
stalled, configured, and operating quickly. However, it does not provide
detailed or how-to information to perform the tasks outlined.

Section 3: Installation
This section explains mechanical installation considerations, such as
Transmitter placement and Transmitter Mounting.

Section 4: General Configuration

In this section, general configuration options including, password protec-
tion and selecting a user password are discussed. Also covered, is the set-
ting of a Transmitter tag name, resetting of all Transmitter settings, and a
discussion of the various messages that are displayed on the Transmitter
LCD.

Section 5: Configuring the RF Communications

This section covers the setup of the Transmitter RF Communications
which allow the Transmitter to achieve communication with the Base Ra-
dio. Parameters discussed are the Transmitter RF ID, the RF channel set-
ting, and Baud Rate.

Section 6: Configuring the Sampling and Transmission Rates

This section aids the user in selecting the amount of time between each
sample of the process, and the time between each transmission of this
sample to the Base Radio. Also discussed is the use of setting an abnormal
threshold in which sampling and transmission times may change during a
period when the process variable is within the abnormal region.

Section 7: Maintaining the Transmitter

This section explains how to care for the Transmitter once it has been
placed into service and how to change the battery.

Section 8: Technical Specifications

This section explains the technical specifications that are associated with
this device such as power characteristics, accuracy, and operating charac-
teristics.

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1.2: ABOUT THE DEVICE The Honeywell Acoustic Signal Transmitter is a reliable Radio Frequency
(RF) transceiver coupled with an ultrasound sensor that can be used to
monitor a variety of processes in hazardous and hard-to-reach areas. The
time and expense of running wires often makes it difficult to measure pa-
rameters that have an economic impact on your plant operation, but the
Acoustic Signal Transmitter allows you to quickly and accurately monitor
those devices at a fraction of the cost, which gives you bigger and faster
returns on your instrumentation investments.

The Transmitters communicate in a secure, digital protocol over a band of

frequencies from 902MHz to 928MHz. This data communication tech-
nique has been the backbone of the military’s secure communications pro-
tocols for many years. These devices require no wires, permits or licenses,
and they are easily set up and installed right out of the box.

You can use this device for long-term monitoring in remote locations, for
short-term data gathering on process conditions, or to quickly test the eco-
nomic viability of a new installation.

The purpose of this manual is to help you install and maintain your Hon-
eywell Acoustic Signal Transmitter. BEFORE setting up and installing the
Transmitter please setup and configure the Base Radio.

1.3: UNPACKING Remove the Packing List and check off the actual equipment received. If
you have any questions about your shipment, please call your Honeywell
Representative. Upon receipt of the shipment, inspect the container for
any signs of damage in transit. Especially take note of any evidence of
rough handling. Immediately report any apparent damage to the shipping
agent.

Please note that sometimes units are assembled with accessories when
shipped. Inspect the shipment carefully if you think that something is
missing. This is rare, as we take considerable care to pack units for ship-
ment, but it does sometimes happen. Please give us a call and we may be
able to resolve this matter quickly over the phone.

NOTE
The carrier will not honor any claims for damage unless all shipping ma-
terials are saved for their examination. If damage is found during examin-
ing and removal of the contents, save the packing material and the carton.

1.4: SOFTWARE Software for Honeywell is revised periodically. Internal device software
may contain portions that are not compatible with previous versions of the
COMPATIBILITY Wireless Management Toolkit software.

To ensure software compatibility, Wireless Management Toolkit software

version 1.70.138 or later must be used. If you believe you are experienc-
ing software compatibility issues please call Honeywell Technical Support
at 800-423-9883 or email [email protected].

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Quick Start
This section summarizes what must be done in order to get the device in-
stalled, configured, and in operation quickly. However, it does not provide
detailed or how-to information to perform the tasks outlined.

1. Place the Transmitter in the desired location of operation.

2. Turn on the Transmitter by simultaneously pressing and holding the
ENTER and NEXT buttons until the unit powers up.
3. Set the RF CHAN setting equal to the Base Radio’s RF Channel.
4. Set the BAUD RT setting equal to the Base Radio’s Baud Rate.
5. Set the RF ID number to be a unique value between 1 and 100.
6. Select a normal transmission rate.
7. Select a normal sampling rate.
8. Select an abnormal transmission rate.
9. Select an abnormal sampling rate.
10. Set normal upper and lower values.
11. Select the engineering measurement units.

If the “RF OFF” message is being displayed on the Transmitter LCD, per-
! Warning ! form the following:
Warning! If the Transmitters have been run-
ning for an extended period of time with no • Set the RF CHAN setting equal to the Base Radio’s RF
signal from the Base Radio (the Base Radio Channel.
is off or not present), the Transmitters will
only search for the Base Radio every one If a “NO RF” message is being displayed on the Transmitter LCD, check
hour or so. Turning the Transmitters off and the following:
back on will cause them to begin searching
immediately. • Is the Transmitter set to the above listed settings?
• Is the Base Radio on?
• Do the Transmitter and Base Radio settings match? (See
Section 5 of Transmitter and Base Radio User Guides)
• Are the Base Radio and Transmitters unable to communicate
due to obstructions or distance? (See Section 3.1.1: Trans-
mitter Positioning)

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Installation

3.1: Mechanical Installation In this section, mechanical installation instructions are discussed for the
various setup capabilities of the Acoustic Monitor Transmitter.

Each Transmitter is a rugged device which provides optimal performance

when installed with careful consideration. It may be utilized in any
ultrasound measurement service so long as care is exercised to prevent
exposing the sensing elements to excess stress or temperature. Installation
practices greatly affect the life that you can expect from your Transmitter .
! Warning !
During installation do not apply force to the in- Give careful consideration to the environment where you will be installing
strument housing or antenna. Use a proper wrench your instrument. Avoid installations that expose the device to excess
for all installations. Failure to use correct installa-
tion procedures can cause damage to the Transmit-
temperature, high vibration, considerable shock, or exposure to dripping
ter. condensate or corrosive materials. Also avoid installing the device in an
unserviceable location.

Most often these problems can be avoided with some thought at the time
of installation. The practices noted below are generally recommended, but
they can only act as a guideline and cannot cover all possible variations.
The final installation must be made at your discretion and approval. You
must be the judge of the actual installation.

Dimensioned mechanical drawings for aid in mechanical installation are

located in Section 8: Technical Specifications

Correct positioning of the Transmitter will ensure the best performance of

the device. When planning the positioning of the Transmitters, there are a
3.1.1: Transmitter Positioning few parameters that must be carefully considered:

• The top of the Transmitter should point upwards. The bottom

of the Transmitter should NOT point directly at the Base
Radio and the Transmitter LCD should point away from the
Base Radio.

• All Transmitters should maintain an approximate spacing of

at least six feet apart from one another.

• The line of sight range between a Transmitter and Base

Radio is 2000 feet at the 19.2K baud rate setting. Note that
this range is reduced by the amount of RF noise present,
obstructions, and the material properties of the obstruction.

• Only place the Transmitter in ambient operating

temperatures of -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C).

Figure 3.1 gives examples of incorrect setups according to the previously

mentioned parameters.

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Figure 3.1: Examples of Incorrect Transmitter Position-

Because there are so many setup possibilities we cannot cover them all. A
correct setup would make sure that the above warnings are heeded, and
that the Transmitter and Base Radio are capable of communication. The
RF Placement Test section will help you to determine if you have selected
the correct installation points and orientations for your application.

Remember, proper placement of the Transmitter will optimize your RF

communication range and capabilities. Perhaps the best test to perform
before mechanically mounting the unit is a quick hand-held test.

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3.1.1.1: Technique for Close Positioning of Transmitters may be placed closely together by carefully following this
Transmitters procedure. If this procedure is not followed, the communication range of
the Transmitters will be significantly reduced and the Transmitters may
eventually lose communication with the Base Radio entirely. This
procedure is easy to implement, but please read carefully for a full
understanding.

The Base Radio synchronizes with the Transmitters in synch groups of 7,

organized by their RF ID numbers. If you want to place two Transmitters
closer than 6 feet, make sure that you have set them in different groups.
Note that this only applies to Transmitters that are communicating with the
same Base Radio. The groups are defined in the following table:

Group RF ID Range
1 1-7
2 8-14
3 15-21
4 22-28
5 29-35
6 36-42
7 43-49
8 50-56
9 57-63
10 64-70
11 71-77
12 78-84
13 85-91
14 92-98
15 99-100

For example, if two Transmitters are placed one foot apart and the first
Transmitter has an RF ID number of 027, that means it is in the 4th group
(22-28). The second Transmitter must have an RF ID number that is in
another group (less than 22 or greater than 28). Setting the RF IDs of two
closely spaced Transmitters so that the RF ID numbers are greater than 7
apart ensures that the Transmitters are in different Base Radio sync
groups. This allows the closely spaced Transmitters to properly receive
their synchronization signal from the Base Radio and maintain their proper
communication and range.

You can also ensure that closely spaced Transmitters maintain their
synchronization with their Base Radio by simply assigning each of the two
closely spaced Transmitters to talk to a different Base Radio.

Either way, following this process will keep the Base Radio and
Transmitters properly synchronized for long-term communication.

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3.2: Testing Communications Remember, proper placement of the Transmitter will optimize your RF
communication range and capabilities. Perhaps the best test to perform
before mechanically mounting the unit is a quick hand-held test. There are
two types of tests you can conduct: the RSSI (Received Signal Strength
Indicator) Diagnostic and the Link Test. The RSSI Diagnostic measures
the strength of the signal at the Transmitter. The Link Test measures the
throughput of data sent to and from the Transmitter. The Link Test may be
conducted from the Transmitter, Base Radio, or through WMT.

The RSSI Diagnostic should be conducted first to determine if the Base

Radio is communicating with the Transmitter. Then the Link Test may be
performed to test the validity of the installation.

To perform these tests you should have a good idea of where the Base
Radio will be placed (for more information see Section 3 of the Base Ra-
dio User Manual). Place the Base Radio in the desired area and power on.
Make sure that the Base Radio and Transmitter are on the same RF Chan-
nel and Baud Rate (See Section 5). You may also have to increment the
number of Transmitters with which the Base Radio is communicating (See
the Base Radio User Manual Section 4.3).

Once both the Base Radio and Transmitter are set up to be on the same
network, make sure communication is established by looking at the Trans-
mitter LCD for the ‘RF OK’ message in the Read-Only Sequence (see
Section 4.1.1).

After communications have been established, go to Section 3.2.1 for the

RSSI Diagnostic or Section 3.2.2 for the Link Test.

3.2.1: Transmitter RSSI Diagnostic The Transmitter should be placed in RSSI Diagnostic mode to determine
the signal strength at the location of the equipment to be monitored.

The RSSI Diagnostic, located in the Transmitter’s diagnostic menu,

displays the RF signal strength in one of seven ranges. The signal strength
is displayed on the LCD using a combination of ‘>’ and ‘_’ characters.
NOTE Full signal strength is displayed as “> > > > > > >” while minimum signal
strength is displayed as “> _ _ _ _ _ _”. If the transmitter is not
The RSSI Diagnostic may only be conducted from
Transmitters versions 1.56 and higher. The communicating with the Base Radio (i.e. NO RF), all underscore
version number may only be checked when the characters will be displayed (“_ _ _ _ _ _ _”).
Transmitter is powered up. See Figure 4.1.
The RSSI is measured every time the Transmitter receives a message from
the Base Radio. The signal strength of the received message from the Base
Radio is calculated during this time. The actual signal strength in dBm for
each range is shown below:

> > > > > > >

Greater
Less than Between Between Between Between Between
than
-105 dBm & -100 dBm & -95 dBm & -90 dBm & -85 dBm &
-105 dBm -100 dBm -95 dBm -90 dBm -85 dBm -80 dBm -80 dBm

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3.2.1 Continued To place the Transmitter in RSSI Diagnostic mode, follow the menu map
shown below in Figure 3.2. Note that the RSSI menu is under the
DIAGNSE menu and not the CONFIG menu.

Figure 3.2: Menu Map to RSSI Mode

Now that the Transmitter is in the RSSI mode, bring the Transmitter close
to the equipment you wish to monitor. Look at the LCD; notice the ‘>’
will constantly fluctuate. You should estimate an average value based on
these fluctuations. The ideal signal integrity is seven arrows.

Once you have verified that you are receiving a signal, you should check
to make sure the Transmitter is communicating properly with the Base
Radio. To do so exit the RSSI by pressing ENTER, and then navigate to
EXIT? of the diagnostic menu and return to the Operations Sequence
shown in Figure 4.1 in Section 4.1.

If you see a NO RF message, then you do not have satisfactory RF

NOTE communication with the Base Radio. If your application allows, move the
While using slower baud rate increases Transmitter to a different position and check again for communications. If
communication distance, it also increases the your application only allows you to mount at this particular point, you may
minimum transmit rate. See Section 5.2 for a list
of the fastest transmit rates for each baud rate.
want to try a slower baud rate setting for an increased range.
This may not be suitable for your application.
One final solution is to reposition the Base Radio. However, this may
affect communications with previously installed Transmitters, and if so,
may require the use of a second Base Radio for your application. To select
a better spot for the Base Radio, see Section 3.1.1 of the Base Radio User
Manual.

The Link Test measures the wireless link performance of a Transmitter

3.2.2 Link Test running in its normal operating mode. Messages are sent from the
Transmitter to the Base Radio at a predefined interval called the Transmit
Rate (see Section 6.1). Each message contains data for the previous time
period (since the last transmit). The Link Test looks at the wireless
performance going in both directions, from the Transmitter to the Base
Radio and vice versa, and comes up with a rating. The result that appears
on the display shows the determined link strength.

In order to perform this test, the Transmitter must be communicating on

NOTE the same channel and baud rate as the Base Radio. See Section 5 to
The Link Test may only be conducted from configure communications.
Transmitters, Base Radios and WMT versions 1.7
and higher. However, a Link Test being run from
WMT version 1.7 may test communications with
The Link Test may be conducted from the Transmitter, Base Radio, or
Transmitters older than version 1.7. through WMT. Running the Link Test from WMT is ideal for testing
communications for an installation with remote or hard-to-get-to
The version number may only be checked when Transmitters. To conduct the Link Test from a Base Radio, see Section
the Transmitter is powered up. See Figure 4.1.
3.2.2.2. To conduct the Link Test from WMT, see Section 3.2.2.3.

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3.2.2.1: Conducting a Link Test from the The Link Test is located in the Transmitter’s diagnostic menu, see Figure
Transmitter 3.3.

Figure 3.3: Menu Map to Transmitter Link Test

Using the NEXT and ENTER buttons, navigate to Link Test, and press the
ENTER button to begin the test. The Transmitter will begin to test the link
in both directions (to and from the Base Radio). During this time, the word
TEST will appear on the LCD display. When the test is complete, the
Transmitter will display the quality of the link. Be aware that the
Transmitter uses the configured Baud Rate and transmission rate to
perform this test. The length of time it will take to perform this test is
dependent upon how fast the device is normally transmitting.

When enough messages have been observed, a link strength will be shown
on the display. >>>>> indicates the strongest link, while > indicates the
weakest link. The Link Test will continue to be evaluated and the rating
on the screen may adjust itself. Keep in mind that the longer the Link Test
runs the more data the Transmitter will have to evaluate.

The Transmitter installation site should strive to place the Transmitter in a

location where it receives the highest number possible. A stronger link
means less data re-transmits and better battery life.

When the Link Test is conducted from a Base Radio, it measures the link
strength between a selected Transmitter and the Base Radio. The Link
3.2.2.2: Conducting a Link Test from the
Test data must be configured to match the communication parameters of
Base Radio
the Transmitter from which you want to test. The Link Test is located in
the Base Radio's diagnostic menu (see Figure 3.4).

To conduct a Link Test from the Base Radio, Navigate to Link Test, and
press the Enter button. Next enter the RF ID for the Transmitter that you
want to test. Then select the Normal Transmit rate that matches that of the
Transmitter. If the Transmitter is transmitting at a different rate than the
one you select in this menu, your results will be invalid.

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3.2.2.2 Continued

Figure 3.4: Menu Map to Base Radio Link Test

Once the Normal Transmit Rate is selected, the Link Test will
immediately start. The Base Radio will begin to test the link from the
Transmitter. During this time, the word TEST will appear on the LCD
display. When the test is complete, the Base Radio will display the quality
of the link. Be aware that the length of time it takes to perform this test is
dependent upon how fast the Transmitter is normally transmitting.

When enough messages have been observed, a link strength will be shown
on the display. >>>>> indicates the strongest link, while > indicates the
weakest link. The Link Test will continue to be evaluated and the rating
on the screen may adjust itself. Keep in mind that the longer the Link Test
runs the more data the Transmitter will have to evaluate.

The Transmitter installation site should strive to place the Transmitter in a

location where it receives the highest number possible. A stronger link
means less data re-transmits and better battery life.

To conduct a Link Test from WMT, make sure that WMT is running on
3.2.2.3: Conducting a Link Test from WMT the PC attached to the Base Radio that you are communicating with. Then
go to the Transmitter view, and right-click on the Transmitter you want to
test Received data transmission from (Figure 3.5).

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3.2.2.3 Continued

Figure 3.5: WMT Transmitter View

Select Wireless Data Loss Test… from the popup menu.

The Wireless Data Loss Test window appears (Figure 3.6). The name of
the Transmitter being tested appears in the title bar in parenthesis.

Figure
In the top of the window, you can configure the test to run for a specified
amount of time. The longer the test, the more data the test will have to do
an evaluation. Type the length of time that you want to run the test and
click Begin to start. Once the test starts, WMT will reconfigure the
Transmitter’s Transmit Rate to the fastest possible for the selected Baud
Rate. These rates are listed in Section 5.2. After the test has completed, it
will restore the previously configured Transmit Rate.

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3.2.2.3 Continued
During the test, the communications reliability is evaluated while the
Transmitter is running under normal operating conditions. As the test
runs, a link strength will be shown in the lower right hand corner of the
window. >>>>> indicates the strongest link, while > indicates the weakest
link. The Link Test will continue to be evaluated and the rating on the
screen may adjust itself for the specified amount of time.

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General Configuration
This section discusses the generalities for configuring the Transmitter via
the NEXT and ENTER buttons. The subsections are as follows:
4.1: Transmitter Displayed Messages
4.1.1: The Read-Only Sequence
4.2: Overall Configuration Menu Map
4.3: Setting the Transmitter Tag Name
4.4: Setting a User Password
4.5: Resetting All Transmitter Settings

4.1: Transmitter Displayed To turn the Transmitter on, press and hold both the NEXT and ENTER
buttons for a few seconds. Upon power up, the Transmitter will display
Messages the Power-Up Sequence, and then go into the Operations Sequence. These
Sequences are shown in Figure 4.1 below:

NOTE
During configuration and testing, keep Transmit-
ters at least six feet from the Base Radio and other
Transmitters. .

Figure 4.1: Transmitter Power-Up and Operations LCD Sequences

4.1.1: The Read-Only Sequence Once the Transmitter is in the Operations Sequence, a user may access the
READ-ONLY Sequence without a password by simply pressing the
ENTER button at any time. The Read-Only Sequence, as shown in Figure
4.2, displays extra information about the current settings of the
Transmitter that is not seen during the Operations Sequence, but does not
allow any changes to be made to these settings.

4.2: The Read-Only Sequence

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4.2: Overall Configuration A complete Transmitter Menu Map is shown in Appendix C. Below is an
overall view of the configuration menu to aid the user in setting up the
Menu Map Transmitter for proper operation.

NOTE
The user must enter a four-digit password to enter
the CONFIG and DIAGNSE menus. The FAC-
TORY menu is for factory use only. The default
user password is 0000. For more information
about the password see Section 4.4.

Figure 4.3: Overall Configuration Menu Map

4.3: Setting the Transmitter Tag Each Transmitter also has a user-settable Transmitter Tag Name. This tag
name is displayed upon Transmitter power up, and when the Read-Only
Name* Sequence is selected. The Tag Name is a 21-character string that is dis-
played in three separate 7-character flashes on the Transmitter LCD.

The user may choose from A-Z, 0-9, a dash (“-“), and an underscore (“_”).
The underscore has a special meaning to the software inside the Transmit-
ter. For example, if you have a Tag Name that is only 5 characters long,
then you do not want to wait for the rest of the 16 characters to be dis-
played on the LCD. So if your Tag Name was “TRAP1”, you would want
Figure 4.4: Menu Map to Tag Name to enter the Tag Name like this: “TRAP1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _”.

Using Wireless Management Toolkit If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit (WMT) software this menu
option will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter de-
tects that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details).
The tag name should be entered using the WMT software. To do so, when
the software is in the Transmitter view (See Section 8.1 of the Wireless
NOTE Management Toolkit User Manual), right-click the Transmitter icon and
Once WMT has been used to configure the Trans- select Rename, then enter the tag name you wish the Transmitter to have.
mitter, this menu option will be disabled on the
Transmitter LCD menu. This tag name will then be downloaded to the Transmitter and can be dis-
played by pressing the ENTER button when the unit is in the Operations
Sequence (See Section 4.1.1 of this manual)

* Indicates that Menu is Disabled if Wireless Management Toolkit is detected. (See Appendix A)
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4.4: Setting a User Password* Each Transmitter has a password that will lock out undesired users from
making changes to the Transmitter. Any user may still view some of the
Transmitter settings by pressing the ENTER key during the Operations
Sequence and viewing the Read-Only Sequence.

The password is a four-digit password. The factory default is 0000. If you

wish to select a different password, follow the Transmitter Menu Map
shown in Figure 4.5 to change it.

Figure 4.5: Menu Map to Password Setting

If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects that
the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). The pass-
word should be entered using the Wireless Management Toolkit software.
To do so, enter the configuration menu (See Section 9.2 of the Wireless
Management Toolkit User Manual). Once in the configuration menu click
on the General tab to bring up the general information as shown in Figure
4.6.

The Transmitter password for this device can be set by entering a four-
digit number in the Transmitter Password field. Once a password has
been entered, click OK to save and download the password to the Trans-
mitter.

Please note that the password only protects the Transmitter from unauthor-
ized configuration via the NEXT and ENTER buttons. The Wireless Man-
agement Toolkit requires a user login password to gain access to all con-
figuration parameters. However, user accounts are available and can be set
with different access levels and restrictions (For more information on user
Figure 4.6: Password Setting Using Wireless
accounts see the Wireless Management Toolkit User Manual Section 8.4).
Management Toolkit

4.5: Resetting All Transmitter To reset all Transmitter settings to their default state, the user must navi-
gate to the DEFAULT menu option in the CONFIG menu via the keypad.
Settings
Once at the default menu option pressing the ENTER button will display
‘RESET?’ on the LCD; which asks if the user is sure he or she wants to
reset the device to its default configuration. The user will then be
prompted with ‘NO’ on the LCD. Pressing the ENTER button while ‘NO’
is being displayed will NOT reset the device. Pressing the NEXT button
will display ‘YES’ on the LCD. If the user presses the ENTER button
while ‘YES’ is being displayed the device will be reset.

* Indicates that Menu is Disabled if Wireless Management Toolkit is detected. (See Appendix A)
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Configuring the RF Communications

In order for the Transmitter and the Base Radio to communicate, they
! Warning ! must be on the same RF Channel and must be transmitting at the same
Warning! If the Transmitters have been run- Baud Rate. While all Transmitters and Base Radios are set to default con-
ning for an extended period of time with no figurations at the factory, if any configuration differences are present the
signal from the Base Radio (the Base Radio Base Radio will not be able to communicate with the Transmitters. The
is off or not present), the Transmitters will subsections are as follows:
only search for the Base Radio every one 5.1: RF Channel Setup
hour or so. Turning the Transmitters off and 5.2: Baud Rate Setup
back on will cause them to begin searching 5.3: RF Identification Setup
immediately.

All Base Radios and Transmitters can be set to one of 16 different RF

5.1: RF Channel Selection channels. The only Transmitters recognized by a particular Base Radio are
the units that are on the same RF Channel as that Base Radio. This allows
the user to decide which Transmitters communicate with each Base Radio.

NOTE Each Transmitter comes from the factory with the RF Channel set to OFF.
The RF Channel defines a set of frequencies on This means the Transmitter will not communicate to any Base Radio. To
which communication takes place between the set the Transmitter for communication, first determine the channel that
Base Radio and the Transmitter. Each RF Channel you want to use. Then follow the Transmitter menu map shown below in
has a different set of frequencies, thus allowing
the user to have multiple different wireless net-
Figure 5.1 to configure the RF Channel.
works co-existing throughout the same facility.

The RF Channel can be thought of as a set of

walkie-talkies. If both walkie-talkies are on chan-
nel one they can communicate. If a walkie-talkie
is on channel one and the other is on channel two,
they cannot communicate. Likewise, if two
walkie-talkies are on channel one and two other
walkie-talkies are on channel two, the walkie- Figure 5.1: Menu Map to RF Channel Setting
talkies on channel one cannot hear what is being
transmitted by the walkie-talkies on channel two. Once in the RF Channel menu, increment it by pressing the NEXT button.
When selecting this value, do not choose an RF Channel that is currently
being used by other Honeywell Wireless Systems as this can cause com-
munication problems.

5.2: Baud Rate Selection The RF Baud Rate refers to the speed at which the Base Radio and Trans-
mitters communicate. The RF baud rate for the Base Radio and the Trans-
mitter must be the same in order for successful communication to occur.
There are three selectable settings with the fastest update times and ranges
listed below:
• 4.8K– Rate of 4.8 Kbaud (Update every 20 seconds)
NOTE - Range of 3000ft (Line of Sight)
If you change the baud rate of a Transmitter, you • 19.2K– Rate of 19.2 Kbaud (Update every 5 seconds)
must also change the baud rate of the Base Radio - Range of 2000ft to 2500ft (Line of Sight)
and all other Transmitters that are communicating
with that Base Radio to match.
• 76.8K– Rate of 76.8 Kbaud (Update every 1 second)
- Range of 500ft to 750ft (Line of Sight)
A faster RF Baud Rate allows the user to transmit more information in a
given period of time, but it will also limit the Transmitter’s range. If you
need more distance out of your Transmitters or are encountering difficul-
ties by frequently losing communications, then select a slower baud rate.

Follow the Base Radio menu map shown in Figure 5.2 to configure the RF
Baud Rate. The factory default is the 19.2K Baud Rate.

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5.2: Continued

Figure 5.2: Menu Map to Baud Rate Setting

5.3: RF Identification Selection Each Transmitter is identified by the Base Radio and software according
to the RF Identification (ID) given to that particular unit. Two Transmit-
ters CANNOT have the same ID and be on the same RF Channel (if you
do not know the RF Channel see section 5.1). If the Transmitter is in the
Operations Sequence, pressing the ENTER button displays the Read-Only
Sequence on the LCD, which displays the ID of that unit like this: ID 3.

All Transmitters in your system are set to a default ID number upon ship-
ment. For example, if you have ordered a Base Radio and three Transmit-
ters, the Transmitters will be configured to ID’s 0, 0 and 0. You must set
these units to three different IDs between 1 and 100. The Transmitters in
this example could be set to RF IDs 1, 2 and 3.

First determine the ID’s you’d like to give each unit. Then follow the
menu map shown in Figure 5.3 to configure the RF ID. The factory de-
fault is RF ID 0, which disables the RF communication of the unit.

Figure 5.3: Menu Map to RF ID Setting

Once you have selected the RF ID you wish to use for this particular
Transmitter, save and exit the menus and return to the Operations Se-
quence.

The Transmitter should now be successfully configured to the Base Radio.

To check this, press ENTER while the Transmitter is in the Operations
Sequence for the Read-Only Sequence to be displayed. You may see an
RF SYNC message displayed on the Transmitter LCD. This means that
the Transmitter and Base Radio are attempting to synchronize communica-
tions. If this is successful the RF Status will display an RF OK message. If
this is unsuccessful the RF Status will display a NO RF message.

Also notice the two small arrows on either side of the LCD; if they are
fluctuating up and down, that indicates the Transmitter and Base Radio are
successfully communicating. If only one or none of the arrows are moving
then RF communication is unsuccessful.
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Configuring the Sampling and Transmission Rates

The Acoustic Monitor Transmitter is very versatile with many program-
mable features and can be used in numerous different applications. Be-
cause no two applications are the same, some configuration is required for
each unit. This section will walk you through the initial configuration of
these Sample and Transmit settings. The subsections are as follows:
6.1: Selecting the Normal Transmission Rate
6.2: Selecting the Normal Sampling Rate
6.3: Selecting the Abnormal Transmission Rate
6.4: Selecting the Abnormal Sampling Rate
6.5: Selecting the Normal Upper and Lower Values
6.6: Selecting Rates, Thresholds, and Deadbands via the Software

6.1: Selecting the Normal The Normal Transmission Rate is the interval in which the Transmitter
transmits data to the Base Radio. The Transmitter is in a “sleep” mode to
Transmission Rate* save power during the operations sequence. This mode turns off most of
the electronics on the unit, with the exception of the LCD, in order to pre-
serve battery life. The Transmitter will then ‘wake up’ every Normal Sam-
pling Period and take the necessary process value readings. The Transmit-
ter will then transmit these readings to the Base Radio on an interval deter-
mined by the Normal Transmission Rate.

Notice that the fastest update rate of the Normal Transmission Rate is de-
pendent on the baud rate setting you selected earlier (see Section 5.2). The
transmission rates cannot update data faster than their communication
speed allows. Thus, if you selected the 19.2K Baud Rate setting, your fast-
est transmission rate will be 5 seconds. The Transmitter automatically
determines these settings and adjusts the menu options accordingly. A
complete table of these parameters is shown in Section 6.2.

In order to properly set the Normal Transmission Rate, you must first de-
termine how often you need updates from the Transmitter. You have a
selectable range of 1-5, 10, 15, 20, 40 seconds and 1 minute. The factory
default is 10 seconds.

If all of the data does not get through, the data is resent the following sec-
ond. This prevents data from being lost. However, if the Transmission
Rate is set to the maximum (1 second; 76.8K baud), then the data cannot
be resent the following second because the next set of data must be sent in
order to meet the Transmission Rate.

Figure 6.1: Menu Map to Normal Transmission Rate Setting

Using Wireless Management Toolkit If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects
that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). An
explanation of how to select the Normal Transmission Rate using the
Wireless Management Toolkit software can be found in section 6.6.
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6.2: Selecting the Normal The Normal Sampling Rate is the interval in which the Transmitter reads
the monitored process value. As previously mentioned, the Transmitter is
Sampling Rate* in “sleep” mode to save power during the operations sequence. This mode
turns off most of the electronics on the unit (with the exception of the
LCD) in order to preserve battery life. The Transmitter will then ‘wake up’
for every Normal Sampling Period and take the necessary process value
readings.

Notice that the minimum speed of the Normal Sampling Rate is dependent
on the Normal Transmission Rate setting selected (see Section 6.1). The
Sampling Rate cannot be set slower than the Normal Sampling Rate. Thus,
if you selected the Normal Transmit Rate setting to be 10 Seconds the
Normal Sampling Rate must be set to 10 Seconds or faster. A complete
table of these parameters is shown below.

Baud Rate 76.8K 19.2K 4.8K

(communication range) 500-750 feet 2000-2500 feet 3000 feet
(fastest speed of updates) 1 Second 5 Seconds 20 Seconds
Normal and Abnormal 1 Second or 5 Seconds or 20 Seconds or
Transmit Rates Greater Greater Greater
Normal and Abnormal Equal to Transmit Equal to Transmit Equal to Transmit
Sampling Rates Rate or Less Rate or Less Rate or Less

In order to properly set the Normal Sampling Rate determine how often
updates are needed from the Transmitter when the process being moni-
tored is operating under normal conditions. The Transmitter has a select-
Figure 6.2: Incorrect Sampling Rate able range of 1-5, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 60 seconds depending on the Normal
Transmission Rate. The factory default is 1 second. However, the more
frequently the Transmitter wakes up to check the monitored device, the
faster you will use up the battery life of the Transmitter.

Figure 6.2 is an example of what happens when the Normal Sampling Rate
is too slow for the process being monitored. Notice how the rise in the
voltage level falls between two normal samples, and thus goes completely
undetected.

Figure 6.3 is an example of what happens when the Normal Sampling Rate
is correctly set for the device that is being monitored. Notice how this set-
ting makes it possible to sample the rise in the voltage level.

Once you have decided on the proper Normal Sampling Rate follow the
Figure 6.3: Correct Sampling Rate Transmitter menu map shown in Figure 6.4 to select this setting. The fac-
tory default is 1 second.

Using Wireless Management Toolkit

If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects
that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). An
explanation of how to select the Normal Sampling Rate using the Wire-
Figure 6.4: Menu Map to Normal less Management Toolkit software can be found in section 6.6.
Sampling Rate Setting

* Indicates that Menu is Disabled if Wireless Management Toolkit is detected. (See Appendix A)
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6.3: Selecting the Abnormal The Abnormal Transmission Rate is identical to the Normal Transmission
Rate with one exception. The Abnormal Transmission Rate only applies
Transmission Rate* while the Transmitter is in an abnormal condition (see Section 6.5 Select-
ing the Normal Upper and Lower Values). This allows an increase or de-
crease in the frequency of information you receive depending on the oper-
ating conditions of the process being monitored.
NOTE In order to properly set the Abnormal Transmission Rate, determine how
If the device is not configured to check for abnor- often updates are needed from the Transmitter when the process being
mal process conditions using the Sampling Bands
(section 6.6.2), the Abnormal Transmission Rate monitored is operating under normal conditions. The Transmitter has a
is not used and this section can be ignored. selectable range of 1-5, 10, 15, 20, 40 seconds and 1 minute. Figure 6.5 is
an example of how the device switches transmission rates from Normal
Transmission Rate to Abnormal Transmission Rate. Note how the first
abnormal transmission is sent immediately when the Normal Upper Value
set point is exceeded. The next transmission will then follow this immedi-
ate transmission by 10 seconds (or whatever the Abnormal Transmission
Rate is set to). The transmissions will continue at this interval until the
process value drops below the Normal Upper Value set point.

Once the process value drops below this set point, another transmission is
sent to the Base Radio. The transmissions will then be sent at the Normal
Transmission Rate of one minute (the current setting for the Normal
Transmission Rate) from the time of the last abnormal transmission.

The user should also note that the transmission time depends on the sam-
pling rate, and when the process value is sampled. If the Normal Sampling
Rate is 30 seconds, then the process value may be above the Normal Up-
per Value for up to 29 seconds before an abnormal condition is detected.
This means that the transmission could be as late as 29 seconds after the
process value exceeded the Normal Upper Value.
Figure 6.5: Example of Abnormal
Transmission Rate Setting Once you have decided the proper time for the Abnormal Transmission
Rate follow the Transmitter menu map shown in Figure 6.6.

Using Wireless Management Toolkit

If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects
that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). An
explanation of how to select the Abnormal Transmission Rate using the
Wireless Management Toolkit software can be found in section 6.6.

Figure 6.6: Menu Map to Abnormal

Transmission Rate Setting

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6.4: Selecting the Abnormal The Abnormal Sampling Rate is identical to the Normal Sampling Rate
with one exception. The Abnormal Sampling Rate only applies while the
Sampling Rate* Transmitter is in an abnormal condition (see 6.5 Selecting the Normal
Upper and Lower Values). This allows an increase or decrease of the fre-
quency of information you receive depending on the operating conditions
of the process being monitored.
NOTE
In order to properly set the Abnormal Sampling Rate, determine how often
If the device is not configured to check for abnor-
mal process conditions using the Sampling Bands,
updates are needed from the Transmitter when the process being moni-
the Abnormal Sampling rate is not used and this tored is operating under normal conditions. The Transmitter has a select-
section can be ignored. able range of 1-5, 10, 15, 20, 30 seconds and 1 minute. Figure 6.7 is an
example of how the device switches sampling methods from Normal Sam-
pling Rates to Abnormal Sampling Rates. Note how the first abnormal
sample is taken a few seconds after the Normal Upper Value set point is
exceeded. The next sample will then follow this sample by 5 seconds (or
whatever the Abnormal Sampling Rate is set to). These samples will con-
tinue at this interval until the process value drops below the Normal Upper
Value set point.

Once the process value drops below this set point the sampling rate will
return to the Normal Sampling Rate. Also, the Abnormal Sampling must
be equal to or faster than the Abnormal Transmission Rate.

The user should also note that the transmission time depends on the sam-
ple rate, and when the process variable is sampled. If the Normal Sam-
pling Rate is 30 seconds, then the process variable may be above the Nor-
mal Upper Value for up to 29 seconds before abnormal condition is de-
tected. This means that the transmission could be as late as 29 seconds
after the process variable exceeded the Normal Upper Value.
Figure 6.7: Example of Abnormal Sampling Once you have decided the proper time for the Abnormal Sampling Rate
Rate Setting follow the Transmitter menu map shown in Figure 6.8.

Figure 6.8: Menu Map to Abnormal Sampling Rate Setting

Using Wireless Management Toolkit If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects
that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). An
explanation of how to select the Abnormal Sampling Rate using the
Wireless Management Toolkit software can be found in section 6.6.

* Indicates that Menu is Disabled if Wireless Management Toolkit is detected. (See Appendix A)
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6.5: Selecting the Normal Up- Each Honeywell Transmitter is equipped with an analog input level upper
and lower value. As the analog input is measured, it is compared to a set
per and Lower Values* threshold value. Depending upon the setting of that value, whether it is
enabled or not, and what the Time Deadband is, the Transmitter will enter
an Abnormal condition as seen in Figure 6.9.

The Normal Upper Value would be an indication that the analog input is
‘high’ and the Normal Lower Value would be an indication that analog
input is ‘low. Thus the normal operating condition for the input applica-
tion would be found in between the two Normal Values. To configure the
values, follow the Transmitter menu map shown in Figure 6.10.

Figure 6.9: Normal Upper and Lower

Value Example

Figure 6.10: Menu Map to Normal Upper and Lower Value Settings
Figure 6.11: Condition “Chatter” Without
Time Deadband When configuring the Normal Values you will first be prompted to enable
the input. You should only disable an input if it will not be used.

Once an input has been enabled, the user may enter a Normal Upper
Value, Normal Lower Value and the Smart Rate Threshold (see Section
6.5). If, for example, the Normal Upper Value is enabled, the next prompt
you will receive is –XX.XX for the process variable value. Increment this
value to the desired value and press the ENTER button. (The "-" may be
toggled on and off as well).

The final prompt you will receive is the Time Deadband prompt. The
Time Deadband refers to the number of seconds that the measured reading
must stay in a certain condition before the Transmitter will actually switch
to that condition. To select a proper Time Deadband, consider the example
in Figure 6.11. Notice that the Transmitter continues to cycle from Normal
Figure 6.12: Condition “Chatter” Elimina- to Abnormal Conditions because the input value is fluctuating around the
tion Due to Time Deadband 7.5 Volt Normal Upper Value. This is undesired. The addition of a few
second delay before the Transmitter switches conditions will eliminate
this “chatter”, as seen in Figure 6.12.

Using Wireless Management Toolkit If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software this menu option
will not be accessible via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects
that the software is being used (See Appendix A for more details). An
explanation of how to select the Abnormal Sampling Rate using the
Wireless Management Toolkit software can be found in section 6.6.
* Indicates that Menu is Disabled if Wireless Management Toolkit is detected. (See Appendix A)
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6.6: Selecting Rates, If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software the Normal and
Abnormal Sampling and Transmission menu options will not be accessi-
Thresholds, and Dead- ble via the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects that the software is
bands via the Software being used (See Appendix A for more details). These settings should be
entered using the Wireless Management Toolkit software. To do so, enter
the configuration menu (See Section 9.2 of the Wireless Management
Toolkit User Manual). Once in the configuration menu click on the Sam-
pling Rates tab to bring up the sampling rate information, as shown in
Figure 6.13.

To select the Normal Transmission Rate, select one of the time periods
from the drop box. Next, select an Abnormal Transmission Rate in the
same manner. Note that the Normal and Abnormal Transmission Rate can
be the same.

Once the transmission rates have been selected, the user should select the
desired sampling rates. Note that the sampling rate must be equal to or
faster than the associated transmit rate. For example, in Figure 6.13 the
Normal Transmission Rate is set to 10 seconds and the Normal Sampling
Rate is also set to 10 seconds. This is a valid configuration. Another ex-
ample in Figure 6.13 is the Abnormal Transmission Rate being set to 3
seconds and the Abnormal Sampling Rate being set to 1 second.

If you incorrectly enter the Transmission and Sampling Rates, a message

will be displayed explaining this. You will not be allowed to enter an in-
correct setting.

Figure 6.13: Sampling and Transmission Rate

Selection Using the Software

Using Wireless Management Toolkit

If you have the Wireless Management Toolkit software the Normal and
Normal Upper and Lower Value menu options will not be accessible via
the Transmitter once the Transmitter detects that the software is being
used (See Appendix A for more details). These settings should be entered
using the Wireless Management Toolkit software. To do so, enter the con-
figuration menu (See Section 9.2 of the Wireless Management Toolkit
User Manual). Once in the configuration menu click on the Sampling
Bands tab to bring up the sampling band information as shown in Figure
6.14.

To set a limit to the normal condition, enable the limit by clicking on the
Use Input X Limit check box. Then enter the value and time deadband
for the limit (for more details see Section 6.5 of this manual).

Figure 6.14: Normal Upper and Lower Value

Selection Using the Software

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Maintaining the Transmitter

The Transmitter is extremely easy to maintain because it requires no peri-
odic calibration or system checks. The Transmitter has a self-diagnostic
that is constantly checking the internal system. If any errors are found they
are reported via the LCD, Base Radio, or the WMT software. A simple
yearly visual inspection for the following is all that is needed:

• Is the Transmitter still securely fastened to the equipment

being monitored?

• Are there any visible corrosions, cracks, or residue build-ups

on the unit?

• Has anything about the application changed from the original

intended use?

7.1: Changing the Battery The battery will need to be changed within one month of seeing a ‘LOW
BAT’ message on either the Transmitter or in WMT. This is a simple
process:
! Warning !
Explosions may result in death or serious injury. 1. Make sure you have the correct replacement battery:
Do not remove the instrument cover or open wir-
ing housing in explosive atmospheres when power TADIRAN™ Lithium Inorganic Battery (non-rechargeable)
and communications are on. Instead, remove the Size “C” – 3.6Volts
Transmitter from the hazardous location and then
proceed to open the instrument cover and replace #TL2200/S
the battery.
2. Power down the Transmitter by pressing and holding both the NEXT
and ENTER buttons for a few seconds and then entering the
! Warning ! password.
The replacement battery MUST be a TA-
DIRAN™ Lithium Inorganic Battery (non- 3. Remove the 4 set screws on the sides of the Transmitter housing with
rechargeable). Size C—3.6Volts, #TL2200/S. a standard screwdriver.
Use of a different battery will VOID the intrinsic
safety rating of this device and may result in an
explosion! 4. Remove the housing and locate the battery.

5. Remove the old battery and replace it with the new battery, positive
! Warning ! end first. (Note that the positive end of the battery clip is the end
When removing the housing do not twist or bend with the red wire).
the green flex cable! Doing so may cause the tether
to improperly seat next to the antenna and greatly 6. Replace the housing and screw the housing back on. Power up the
reduce operable RF distances. Do not allow the unit by pressing and holding both the NEXT and ENTER buttons for
housing to flop around while hanging by the tether.
a few seconds.

! Caution ! 7. Properly dispose of the used battery.

When replacing the battery, the positive end of the
battery clip is the end with the red wire. Putting
the battery in backwards will blow a fuse!

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Technical Specifications
Acoustic Transducer Characteristics
• Center Frequency: 40.0±3.0 kHz
• Bandwidth (-6 dB) 2.0kHz

Output Characteristics
• Amplitude is indicated by a display reading from 0 to 255.

RF Characteristics
• 902 MHz – 928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum, FCC certified ISM li-
cense-free band
• Up to 3000’ range from Base Radio with clear line of sight;
• The RF module in each transmitter is individually tested and calibrated over the full
temperature range to ensure reliable wireless operation

Operating Temperature Range

• -40 °F to +185 °F (-40 °C to +85 °C) electronics
• -4 °F to +158 °F (-20 °C to +70 °C) display (full visibility)
• -40 °F to +185 °F (-40 °C to +85 °C) display (with reduced visibility)

Physical Characteristics
• Brass and Cast Aluminum Base
• Optional Stainless Steel and Baked Enamel Base
• GE Lexan® Cover. V-0 Rating and UV Stable

Operating Vibration and Shock Characteristics

• Certified per IEC EN00068 2-6 (vibration) and 2-27 (shock)

Random Vibration Characteristics

• Certified to withstand 6 g’s, 15 minutes per Axis from 9 – 500 Hz

Electromagnetic Compatibility (CE Compliance)

• Operates within specification in fields from 80 to 1,000 MHz with Field strengths to
10 V/m. Meets EN 50082-1 general immunity standard and EN 55011 compatibility
emissions standard

Industrial Certification
• Rated for industrial use -40 °F to 185 °F (-40 °C to 85 °C)
• FM NEMA 4 weather-proof housing
• FM rated intrinsically safe for Class I/II/III, Division 1, Groups A,B,C,D,E,F&G;
Class I/II/III, Division 2, Groups A,B,C,D,F&G

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Navigating User Menus

Pressing either the NEXT or ENTER buttons located on the front of the
Transmitter or Base Radio just below the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
screen is all that is needed to navigate the respective menus. Pressing both
of these buttons for one second will turn the unit on.

Pressing the NEXT button at any time while the Transmitter is cycling
through the normal messages causes the Transmitter to enter the setup
mode. The NEXT button is then used to step through menu options, and
the ENTER button is used to enter a sub menu of what is displayed on the
LCD at that time. If no button is pressed within a 30 second period the unit
goes back to the normal display mode.

If you enter a sub menu that requires a numerical input, such as 001, the
left most 0 will be blinking. This indicates that pressing the NEXT button
will increment this value with each press from 0 to 9 and back to 0 again.
Pressing the ENTER button will move to the next available value. If the
last value is blinking, pressing ENTER will save the entered values and
return from the sub menu.

If both the NEXT and ENTER buttons are depressed at once, a message
on the LCD displaying OFF? will appear. If both buttons are released
upon appearance of this message the user will be returned to the scrolling
main screen. If both buttons are not released for the duration of the OFF?
message the unit will power down and turn off. Note: If the unit is turned
off while entering values in a sub menu, those values will NOT be saved.

* As shown throughout the document, this mark indicates that these menu
options will automatically turn off if the Wireless Management Toolkit
Software is used. All changes to these Transmitter menu options should be
made through software instead. This is to prevent simultaneous changes
from taking place. If you wish to discontinue use of the software and want
these menus re-instated, you must contact your Honeywell Sales Repre-
sentative.

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Transmitter Displayed Message Definitions

This section covers the various messages, displayed on the Transmitter
LCD, that occur during operation of the device.

Operations Sequence

• RF Link Status
⇒ RF OK–Transmitter and Base Radio are communicating
properly
⇒ RF SYNC–Transmitter and Base Radio are attempting to
synchronize communications.
⇒ RF OFF–Transmitter’s RF Channel is set to RF OFF
⇒ NO RF– Transmitter and Base Radio have no communica-
tions
• Input Level
⇒ XXX.XX–Currently measured Ultrasound Input level
⇒ XX.XX°C–Currently measured Temperature Input level

Error Messages

If an error is detected with the operation of the Transmitter a message will

be displayed on the Transmitter LCD (a corresponding message may also
appear on the Base Radio LCD).

There are few types of error messages, warning and fatal. Warning mes-
sages are displayed as part of the normal cycling message sequence. These
are:

• LOW BAT–battery should be replaced as soon as possible

• NO RF–can not detect Base Radio
• S FAULT–there is an open sensor or excitation wire detected. Also if
a sensor value goes above/below logical limits. The unit will display
9999.99 for measurement (sensor fault mode); but will continue sam-
pling and recover if the problem desists.
• OVERRNG–the device is measuring a value above/below sensor
dependent bound values. For example the Analog Input device will
report over-range if measurement is above 100% range of the Analog
Input sensor. If the measurement goes above 150% full range, the unit
will go into Sensor Fault mode. In over-range mode, the measurement
is continually displayed, with the "OVERRNG" message to remind
the user that the specified range of the sensor and the calibrated range
of the device is being exceeded.

Fatal error messages will replace the normal cycling message sequence
and will flash. A fatal message indicates the Transmitter is no longer oper-
ating normally and requires repair. These are:

• RF ERR –fatal error within RF communications

• SEN ERR –fatal error within the sensor electronics
• SYS ERR –fatal error within the microprocessor system
• RF CAL –fatal error within the RF calibration system

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Transmitter Menu Map

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