User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Contacting BW Technologies
- Safety Information - Read First
- Getting Started
- The Personnel Alert Base Station
- Installation
- MODBUS Wiring and Configuration
- Baud Rate and Parity Configuration
- Setting the Dip Switch Addresses
- Alarm Relay Contact Wiring and Configuration
- Wiring DC Power
- Testing Manual Alarms
- Radio Frequency (RF) Optimization
- Setting the Badge ID
- Area System Planning
- Alarms (TBD)
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting (TBD)
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
- Specifications
Personnel Alert: Base Station
Getting Started
Getting Started
Confirm that the items listed below are included with the
base station. If the base station is damaged or parts are
missing, contact the place of purchase immediately.
• 2 dBi dipole antenna;
• Explosion-proof housing (of the base);
• Personnel Alert Base Station User Manual.
To order replacement parts, refer to
Replacement Parts and
Accessories.
To become familiar with the features and functions of the
base, study the following figures and tables:
• Figure 1 and Table 2: Personnel Alert Base Station
(describes the base station external components).
• Figure 2 and Table 3: Control Bay
(describes the base station control bay components).
• Figure 3 and Table 4: Base Display Elements
(describe the base station display elements).
• Figure 7 and Table 6: Main Board
(describe the base station main board).
• Figure 8 and Table 7: Radio Board
(describe the base station radio board).
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