Synapse Bridge 485 Wireless Sensor Interface Installation Guide

Synapse Bridge 485 Wireless Sensor Interface

DESCRIPTION

The Bridge 485 works in conjunction with other SimplySnap nodes to provide access to devices that utilize the MODBUS RTU protocol over a RS485 serial connection.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE AND TEST THAT POWER IS OFF BEFORE WIRING!
• Risk of Electric Shock – More than one disconnect switch may be required to deenergize the equipment before servicing.
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
• Use this device with copper or copper clad wire only.

Mounting: For best RF performance and signal strength, do not mount this device inside a metal box. Final installed unit should also be mounted with open space on 2 or more sides.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Input power: 12-24VDC +/-10% or 24VAC +/- 10% from an UL listed Class 2, 24V transformer (not provided), half-wave compatible.
• Dimensions: 7.8” L x 3.9” W x 2.8” H (200mm x 100mm x 70mm)
• IP Rating: IP-66
• Mounting: Independently surface mounted, Wall or I-Beam (mounting brackets included)
• Serial Interface: RS-485
• Baud Rates: 9600, 19200, 38400, 76800, and 115200
• Radio: 2.4 GHz (IEEE 802.15.4), +20 dBm Transmit Power, -103 dBm
• Receive Sensitivity
• Warranty: 1 Year

See www.synapsewireless.com/warranty for warranty terms.

CAUTION

• The Bridge 485 hardware must be installed in accordance with national, state, and local electrical codes and requirements.
• All work must be performed by qualified personnel.
• The common signal from the Bridge 485 hardware should not be tied to earth ground.
• Disconnect all power before installation or service.

INCLUDED MATERIAL

• 2 Cable glands
• 1 Hole plug
• Mounting brackets

NEEDED MATERIAL

• Screw Driver: A #2 Phillips is required to connect the cables to the terminals.
• Mounting Screws: Mounting bracket holes fit #10 screws
• Conduit: To maintain the 4X rating of the enclosure, it must be installed with the 4X ½” cable glands supplied or with minimum 4X liquid-tight ½” conduit fittings, not supplied, at the power/signal entry points.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Select a suitable installation location for the Bridge 485 hardware with good line-of-sight to other nodes and near the connected device that utilizes the MODBUS RTU protocol over a RS485 serial connection.

2. Mount the Bridge 485 hardware using the brackets included.

3. Open the enclosure cover.

4. Install ½” cable gland(s) supplied and torque nuts to 60 in-lbs; or use liquid-tight conduit fittings as required.

5. If only one cable entry is used, plug the unused hole with the liquid-tight plug supplied.

6. To maintain the IP rating, jacketed cable wires are recommended with cable diameter of 0.21” – 0.33”.
   Torque sealing cable glands to 40-55 in-lbs, depending on the cable diameter and jacket hardness.

7. AC powered: Connect the AC power wires to wire terminals COMMON and 24VAC/DC maintaining the correct polarity. See Figure 1
   Figure 1. 24VAC connections
   

8. DC Powered: Connect the DC power supply wire (+) to 24VAC/VDC and (-) to COMMON. See Figure 2.
   Figure 2. 24VDC connections
   

9. RS-485/MODBUS serial connections: Connect the Bridge 485 screw terminal D+ to MS/TP+ on the devices that utilize the MODBUS RTU protocol over a RS485 serial connection, D- to MS/TP- and GND to GND; or connect to D+ to D+, D- to D- and GND to GND on any other RS-485 serially controlled devices. See Figure 3.
   Figure3. RS-485 connections
   

10. Contact Synapse for Support- 877-982-7888

CERTIFICATIONS

Certifications: c(UL)us, FCC/IC, RoHS
IC: 7084A-SM220
FCC ID: U9O-SM220
UL File Number: E513705
Type 1 Action, Pollution Degree 2, Impulse Voltage 330V

RATINGS

Input Power: 12-24VDC or 2 4VAC, 50-60Hz
Max Current Draw: 60 mA @ 24VAC
Environment: 0C to +60C, 10 to 9
5% RH, non-condensing

REGULATORY INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION

RF Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada (IC) certifications: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

FCC certifications and regulatory information (USA only)

FCC Part 15 Class   B: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) These devices may not cause harmfu interference, and (2) These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful operation.

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (RFI) (FCC 15.105) : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna;
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity (FCC 96-208 & 95-19): 

Synapse Wireless, Inc. declares that the product name “CONTROL-485-201” to which this declaration relates, meet the requirements specified by the Federal Communications Commission as detailed in the following specifications:

• Part 15, Subpart B, for Class B equipment
• FCC 96-208 as it applies to Class B personal computers and peripherals
• This product has been tested at an External Test Laboratory certified per FCC rules and has been found to meet the FCC, Part 15, Emission Limits. Documentation is on file and available from Synapse Wireless, Inc.

If the FCC ID for the module inside this product enclosure is not visible when installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which this product is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module FCC ID. Modifications (FCC 15.21):
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Synapse Wireless, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

CERTIFICATIONS

Model : CONTROL-485-201
Contains FCC ID: U9O-SM220
Contains IC: 7084A-SM220
UL   File No: E513705
Contact Synapse for Support- 877-982-7888

References

• synapsewireless.com/warranty

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