Falcon WIFI-1WIRE Monitor Temperature And Humidity Via Your Wi-Fi Network User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: Falcon

Table of Contents

Falcon WIFI-1WIRE Monitor Temperature And Humidity Via Your Wi-Fi Network
Installation Supplies
Mount the Transmitter
Connect the 1-WIRE Sensor
Activate the Sensor
Sensor LED
Terminal Interface (CLI) Commands
WIFI-1WIRE Packet Structure
WIFI-1WIRE Packet Data Definition Table
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Falcon WIFI-1WIRE Monitor Temperature And Humidity Via Your Wi-Fi Network

Thank you for purchasing a WIFI-1WIRE wireless Wi-Fi enabled 1- wire temperature and humidity sensor transmitter. This guide details WIFI-1WIRE installation and configuration.
Before you install a WIFI-1WIRE, check the RLE website – www.rletech.com – to ensure you are using the most recent version of our documentation.
If you need further assistance, please contact RLE Technologies at support@rletech.com.

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Installation Supplies

Included with the WIFI-1WIRE
WIFI-1WIRE device – includes two 3.6V lithium batteries 1-Wire leader cable
Available from RLE, sold separately
USB-A to Micro B cable, used for configuration 1WIRE-TS or 1WIRE-THS sensor
Additional materials
Computer with a terminal interface (CLI)

Mount the Transmitter

Remove the lid from the sensor enclosure. The lid has one large tab at the top and two small tabs at the bottom that secure it to the sensor base. Squeeze the top of the lid to release the large tab. Pivot the top of lid out from the base and gently separate the two bottom tabs from the base.
NOTE: The serial number is printed on a white label on the outside of the sensor lid. The serial number on this label is unique to each sensor and you will need to refer to this number throughout the life span of the device.
Remove the circuit board from the base to expose the mounting holes. Before you take it apart examine how the board fits into the base. You’ll have to put it back into the base so make sure you have a clear understanding of how it was assembled before you remove it.
To remove the board pull the circuit board clip out to relieve the tension that holds the board in place. Angle the board up and then pull it to the right to remove it from the base. Move the board slowly and gently to get it out of the base without damaging any circuitry.
Do not mount the transmitter behind metal objects. Use the provided hardware to secure the base in the desired location.
Put the circuit board back into the enclosure. There are two “L” shaped brackets along the left side of the enclosure. Angle the board in under the lip of these L brackets and as far down as it will go against the plastic pegs at the bottom of the enclosure. Guide the board so it is parallel with the base. Pull the circuit board clip out and push the board down until the circuit board clip snaps into place and secures the board. The board is a very tight fit in the enclosure. Work slowly and gently so the board is secured by the enclosure and doesn’t get damaged in the process.

Connect the 1-WIRE Sensor

Connect the 1-wire cable to the transmitter. A leader cable is used to connect the 1- wire sensor to the WIFI-1WIRE since the sensor cannot connect directly to the transmitter.

Insert the four stripped wires of the 1-wire leader cable into the appropriate slots in the 4-pin cable input terminal block connector – from left to right: black, red, green, and yellow. Tighten the screws on the terminal block connector to secure the leader cable.
Attach the RJ11 coupler to the opposite end of the leader cable.
Plug the 1-Wire probe into the other side of the coupler.

Activate the Sensor

Each sensor is equipped with two 3.6V lithium batteries which should be replaced as needed. Once the protective battery tab has been removed, the average battery life is up to 5 years at the default transmission interval. Battery
life varies based on WiFi signal strength, transmission interval, and access point performance. Sensors will not operate with alkaline batteries – make sure the batteries are replaced with two 3.6V lithium cells. Safely dispose of old batteries.
The sensor is shipped with a battery pull tab in place which turns the device off. To activate the sensor, remove the protective tab to engage the batteries. Turn off the sensor by re-inserting the tab or removing the batteries. Any time the sensor is shipped, it should either be turned off or placed in a shielded container to prevent interference that might cause shipping problems. Falcon-WIFI-1WIRE-Monitor-Temperature-And-Humidity-Via-
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Once the sensor is activated, put the lid back onto the sensor enclosure.

Configure the WIFI-1WIRE to Communicate on Your Network
Each WIFI-1WIRE sensor needs to be configured to communicate on your wireless network. Use a USB-A to Micro B cable and a computer with a terminal interface (CLI) to configure the sensors.

Use the USB-A to Micro B cable to plug the sensor into a computer.
Access the computer’s CLI: 115200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.
Connect the sensor to a wireless network. There are two ways to do this:
Option 1: Select a network from a list of available options
- Enter “C” at the prompt to configure a wireless network.
- Enter the number that corresponds with the desired network.
- If the network has security, enter the password when prompted.
  Option 2: Configure a network manually
- Enter “S” at the prompt to enter your network’s SSID.
- If the network has security, enter “P” to set the network password.
- Enter “A” to set a network security type.
Configure your network. There are several ways to do this:
Option 1: Use a DHCP IPv4 network
- Enter “D” at the prompt and then enter “1” to enable DHCP.
  Option 2: Use a static IPv4 network
- Enter “D” at the prompt and then enter “0” to use a static network.
- Enter “I” at the prompt to set the IP address of the sensor.
- Enter “N” to set the netmask.
- Enter “G” to set the network gateway.
  Option 3: Use a static IPv6 network
- Enter “M” at the prompt to edit the IP mode.
- Enter “1” to select IPv6 – Static.
- Enter “I” to set the global IPv6 address of the sensor, if applicable.
Enter “B” to set the IP address of the BMS system or WiNG-MGR.
Enter “X” to transmit a test packet.

Sensor LED

There are several alarm and alert patterns and colors programmed for the LED. The LED is almost always off during standard operation and is primarily active during sensor configuration and reset sequences. Falcon-WIFI-1WIRE-Monitor-
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Sensor Push Button
The sensor’s push button is located next to the LED and is used to reset the sensor to its original factory settings.
If you’d like to reset the sensor, it must be connected to a computer via the USB cable. Push and hold the button for 10 seconds. A countdown will be displayed in the terminal emulation software, and the LED will flash purple to indicate the sensor is being reset. Once the reset is complete, the sensor LED will glow blue.
You can also press the button once to send a single packet once the sensor is configured on your network and the USB cable is unplugged from the sensor.

Terminal Interface (CLI) Commands

The following basic commands are available for the WIFI-1WIRE via a CLI on your computer: Falcon-WIFI-1WIRE-Monitor-Temperature-And-Humidity-Via-Your-
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Basic Commands	Description
Blank	Print a list of all commands
C	Configure a wireless network
S	Set wireless SSID
P	Set wireless password and device password
A	Set wireless authentication type
D	Turn DHCP on and off
I	Set IP address (if DHCP is disabled)
N	Set netmask (if DHCP is disabled)
G	Set network gateway (if DHCP is disabled)
M	Set IP mode (IPv4 or static IPv6)
B	Set BMS or WiNG-MGR IP address to receive packet
U	Designate where UDP port packet will be sent
W	Set wake interval
Z	Set group ID (will be transmitted with packet)
V	Display advanced settings
X	Transmit a test packet
K	Save configuration

The following advanced commands are primarily used by tech support for troubleshooting, and are provided here for reference only: Falcon-WIFI-
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Advanced Commands	Description
Blank	Print a list of all commands
T	Take a sensor reading
V	View detailed version information
F	Enable fast wifi-connect
O	Number of milliseconds to wait after connecting before sending packet
J	Number of milliseconds to wait after sending packet before