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RF500 Gateway – Description
The RF500 Gateway is an embedded microprocessor device running a Linux Operating System. It
provides a Web Browser interface for the complete operation of the system, including all setup and
data display.
RF transmit and receive is via licence free band running at 2.4GHz. This provides the wireless
communication for all system operations.
The RF technology in use provides for radio frequency communications between the transmitters and
the gateway via meshing and self healing protocols.
The Gateway contains a 40Gb Hard Drive for all data storage. Connection to the Gateway is via
Network (Ethernet) connection or remotely via modem. For modem access a dedicated Analogue
phone line must be provided. Two relay connectors are provided for external alarms,
Autodiallers/Klaxons etc. All other connections to the Gateway are disabled. See Gateway
Specifications for further details, Page 9.
E-mails for alarms will be instigated directly from the GATEWAY. It will also be possible through a
third party system to send a text message alarm via e-mail.
The web browser interface will be available to up to 20 users through a local intranet connection.
The Gateway is secure from tampering.
An external power adaptor provides the mains power for the Gateway. A Ni-Mh rechargeable battery
is included, this provides normal operation of the Gateway during power failure until the battery is
exhausted and the system shuts down until power is restored.
An external long range Antenna is fitted with variable orientation to suit vertical or horizontal
mounting. The Gateway can be either desk mounted or wall mounted. Wall mounting fixings are
provided on the case.
Three LEDs on the GATEWAY display current status of the system, Mains Power, Alarm indication,
and Status OK indicators.
Status LED’s are provided on the side of the Gateway along with and AUX and ON/OFF button.
These are provided for faultfinding and are not designed for general customer use. Contact Comark for
details.
Customer connection to the Gateway is either via the internal 10/100 Ethernet connection or the
internal modem via a dedicated analogue telephone line.
Two switch outputs for Autodialler connections are configurable for NO or NC.
Information to the User
Please note than under no circumstances may a user make any changes to the Gateway such that
would alter its performance or appearance without specific approval from Comark. Any such
modification could void the CE compliance of the Gateway.