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
User Manual
Mounting Guidelines
When mounting the base station, adhere to the following
guidelines:
• To optimize the radio performance and acquire
maximum coverage, install the base station at or near
the centre of the selected coverage area.
• Install the base 4-5 meters (8-10 ft.) above ground level.
Ensure that the base station is not obstructed by
surrounding objects.
• Do not install the base station below 6 ft. of the above
ground level as the range of the transmitter will be
reduced.
• Do not install the base station directly against a wall,
especially a metal wall. To prevent impaired radio
performance, ensure the base station is installed with a
minimum of 18 inches clearance from the wall.
• If possible, install the base station in a location where
the antenna will have a clear line-of-sight with the
badges.
• Install the base station as far away as possible from
other antenna systems to avoid possible radio frequency
interference (RFI).
• Do not locate the base where it can be exposed to
electrical shock and/or severe mechanical shock.
Note
Atmospheric conditions may cause signal loss.
aWarning
The Personnel Alert Base Station is only
certified with the supplied 2 dBi dipole antenna.
Do not substitute this antenna with another.
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