Current WAC60 Daintree Wireless Area Controller Installation Guide

Current WAC60 Daintree Wireless Area Controller

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

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WARNING
Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power before servicing or installing product.
Install in accordance with National Electric Code and local codes.

• The Daintree WAC60 Wireless Area Controller (WAC) is at the heart of the Daintree Networked wireless controls solution for smart buildings. It provides intelligent control across a large area. Using open and interoperable standards-based technology, the WAC60 communicates with wireless standards-compliant sensors, switches, lighting and HVAC control devices that are part of the Daintree Networked platform.
• The WAC60 provides commissioning, control management and communication functions. It creates the mesh network, manages it, and applies the controls defined on the cloud hosted Daintree Controls Software (DCS) web application.
• After commissioning the system, all the schedules and control strategies are pushed to each WAC. WACs continue to execute the control strategies assigned to zones, and they run schedules even if they lose communication with DCS. DCS initiates device commissioning and houses the application used for ongoing management of the system.
• The WAC60 is a low voltage DC powered device. It can be powered using the provided AC power adapter or using PoE (Power over Ethernet) supplied by a PoE adapter (not provided).
• The WAC60 communicates with the System Controller over Ethernet. An Ethernet hub or switch is required (not provided).

Installation Process

The WAC60 must be installed in accordance with all local, state and national electrical codes and requirements.
Before mounting the WAC60 in its final location:

1. Install and test lighting, control devices and wireless adapters per the instructions provided with the units.

2. Review the Where to Install the WAC60 section on the next page. Determine the location for the WAC. If power will be supplied by the AC power adapter, be sure there is a receptacle nearby. The Ethernet cable run from the Ethernet hub or PoE switch to the WAC location must be less than 300 feet.
   CAUTION
   Risk of injury. Wear safety glasses and gloves during installation and servicing.

3. Once the location of the WAC60 has been determined, note its location and its IEEE address on the facility floor plan or relay schedule.

4. Make sure the WAC60 has been configured with appropriate network options as described in the facility’s commissioning plan and associated worksheets.

Mounting and Connections

1. Remove the cover from the WAC to expose the wiring connectors.
2. Plug the Ethernet cable into the port on the WAC.
3. Plug the power cable from either the AC power adapter or the PoE adapter into the barrel connector on the WAC. When power is applied, the Status Indicator illuminates.
4. Secure the power cable using the strain relief feature on the WAC60 base.
5.  Mount the WAC60, using the four screw mounting holes on the WAC60 base.
6. Secure the Ethernet cable and the 12VDC power plug wire to a stationary point using a tie-wrap.
7. Reattach the cover to the WAC.
8. Use the Daintree web-based application to configure zones and devices. Wireless Area Controller (WAC60) Installation Instructions.

Where to Install the WAC60

Typically, the WAC60 is mounted high on a wall near the ceiling.
Ideally, the WAC60 is located in an area with good line of sight to nearby wireless devices in the Daintree wireless network.

• Do not locate the WAC60 inside a metal enclosure or where a large metal object completely obstructs the line of sight to all of the wireless network devices.
• Locate the WAC60 so that less than 300’ of Ethernet cable is required to connect it to the Daintree system controller or Ethernet switch.
• Try to maintain at least 8’-10’ distance from Wi-Fi access points.
• The WAC60 must be able to communicate with at least one other AC-powered wireless device in the network.
• If the AC power adapter will be used to power the WAC60, make sure a power outlet is within reach of the plug-in adapter cord.
• If no power outlet is available, consider powering the WAC60 using a PoE adapter set for 12VDC (not provided).
• For outdoor installations, install in a non-metallic waterproof enclosure.

Wire Connections

Top view of WAC60 wiring connection area.

Strain Relief

Secure the 12VDC power plug wire to the strain relief tab on the [side of the connector area near the barrel connector or in the wire channel on the back of the base. After mounting the WAC, provide external strain relief for the Ethernet cable and the
12VDC power plug wire by securing it to a stationary point using a tie-wrap.

Mounting the WAC60

Joining the Lighting Control Network

• After the installation is complete, the WAC60 is ready to communicate with the Daintree web-based building management user interface.
• For more information about configuring the lighting control network, see the instructions and online help provided with the Daintree user interface application

Status Indicator

• [The status of the WAC displays through an opening in the cover.
• A green glow across the width of the opening indicates the unit [is operating normally.
• See the table in the Troubleshooting section if there are any [[other colors or patterns in the status indicator area.
  

Troubleshooting

Regulatory Information

• Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority  [to operate this 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 contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that [comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
     Note: 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:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• To satisfy FCC/ISED RF exposure requirements a separation distance of 20 cm or more must be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation. Operation at closer than 20cm is not permitted.

• Hereby, Current Lighting Solutions, LLC declares that the radio equipment type WAC60 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.

• The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.gecurrent.com

SPECIFICATIONS

Input/Output Connectors:

| 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, 2 RJ45 ports USB (host): USB 2.0, 2 ports

1 Modbus/RS485 (via USB interface) Memory card: Micro SD card slot (USB 2.0 micro, not functional)

Capacity:| WAC60-DCS-Large: Up to 175 nodes WAC60-DCS-Small: Up to 60 nodes

Radio Properties:

| USA/Canada: 2.4 GHz ISM band, 100mW (+20dBm)

Europe: 2.4 GHz ISM band, 10mW (+10dBm)

Operating Environment:

| Indoor, dry location (Outdoor: Environment non-metallic waterproof enclosure required) 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) with provided power adapter
Mounting:| Wall or ceiling surface
Dimensions:| 9.4” H x 8.0” W x 1.2” D

238.1mm x 203.2mm x 30mm)

Distances, Maximum:

| 100’ between wireless devices maximum (wireless range is clear line of sight)

300’ of Ethernet cable between WAC and Ethernet switch or System Controller[

PRODUCT CERTIFICATIONS

• Contains:
  • FCC ID: S4GEM358L
  • IC: 8735AEM358L
  • CAN ICES-005 (B) / NMB-005 (B)
• CAUTION
  RISK OF EXPOSURE IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSAL OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Questions:

• Web: gecurrent.com/daintree
• Phone: 1-866-855-8629
• Email: [email protected]

These instructions do not purport to cover all details or variations in equipment nor to provide for every possible contingency to be met in connection with installation, operation or maintenance. Should further information be desired or should particular problems arise which are not covered sufficiently for the purchaser’s purposes, the matter should be referred to Current.

References

• Daintree Wireless Controls - Wireless Lighting Controls | Current - GLI Brands
• LED Commercial Lighting and Lighting Controls | Current - GLI Brands

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