Surecross user configuration tool, Setting up your wireless network – Banner SureCross DX80 Wireless Networks User Manual

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SureCross User Configuration Tool

The User Configuration Tool (UCT) offers an easy way to link I/O points in your wire-
less network, view I/O register values graphically, and set system communication pa-
rameters when a host system is not part of the wireless network.
The UCT requires a special USB to RS-485 (model number BWA-UCT-900 for 1 Watt
radios, BWA-HW-006 can be used for all other radios) converter cable to pass infor-
mation between your computer and the Gateway. Download the most recent revi-
sions of the UCT software from Banner Engineering's website:

http://www.banneren-

gineering.com/wireless

.

Setting Up Your Wireless Network

To set up and install your wireless network, follow these steps:

1. Configure the DIP switches of all devices.
2. Connect the sensors to the SureCross devices.
3. Apply power to all devices.
4. Form the wireless network by binding the Nodes to the Gateway. If the binding instructions are not included in the datasheet, refer to

the product manual for binding instructions.

5. Observe the LED behavior to verify the devices are communicating with each other.
6. Conduct a site survey between the Gateway and Nodes. If the site survey instructions are not included in this datasheet, refer to the

product manual for detailed site survey instructions.

7. Install your wireless sensor network components. If installation instructions are not included in this datasheet, refer to the product

manual for detailed installation instructions.

For additional information, including installation and setup, weatherproofing, device menu maps, troubleshooting, and a list of accesso-
ries, refer to one of the following product manuals.

SureCross Quick Start Guide: Banner part number

128185

• SureCross Wireless I/O Network Manual:

132607

• Web Configurator Manual (used with "Pro" and DX83 models):

134421

Host Configuration Manual

132114

Configuring the DIP Switches

Before making any changes to the DIP switch positions, disconnect the power. DIP switch changes will not be recognized if power isn't
cycled to the device.
For parameters not set via DIP switches, use the User Configuration Tool (UCT) to make configuration changes. For parameters set
using the DIP switches, the DIP switch positions override any changes made using the User Configuration Tool.

Accessing the Internal DIP Switches

To access the internal DIP switches, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the four screws that mount the cover to the bottom housing.
2. Remove the cover from the housing without damaging the ribbon cable or the pins the cable plugs into.
3. Gently unplug the ribbon cable from the board mounted into the bottom housing.
4. Remove the black cover plate from the bottom of the device's cover.

The DIP switches are located behind the rotary dials.

After making the necessary changes to the DIP switches, place the black cover plate back into position and
gently push into place. Plug the ribbon cable in after verifying that the blocked hole lines up with the missing
pin. Mount the cover back onto the housing.

SureCross DX80 FlexPower Node

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www.bannerengineering.com - tel: 763-544-3164

P/N 131762 Rev. I

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