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Safety Information

This chapter provides important safety information for using your A2400

SensiNet system.

Important Safety Information

Use only Sensicast specified battery packs. Inspect battery pack prior to use and do not use if there is

any evidence of leakage or deformity.

Do not operate in an explosive environment.

If battery charge is below 2V, remove or replace battery to prevent the possibility of leakage or damage.

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A2400 Mesh/Bridge Nodes

This chapter describes the hardware features of Mesh/Bridge nodes.

Sensicast Mesh nodes can function either as network coordinators or as sensing/actuating nodes, depending on

configuration. As a coordinator, the Mesh node automatically configures itself into a wireless mesh network with

redundant connections to all leaf nodes and routing tables for all mesh nodes within connectivity range. To configure as

a sensing/actuating node, the Mesh node must be combined with the appropriate interface card and/or firmware so

that it can wirelessly transmit data from third-party sensors and receive control commands for device actuation. The

Mesh node supports a completely wireless, self-configuring, self-healing, power managed sensor network. Sensicast

Bridge nodes are specialized Mesh nodes that route data between the wireless mesh network and a host computer or

LAN via Ethernet or USB connections.

Components and Functions

The primary components of a Mesh/Bridge node include the node itself, the battery pack, the power supply, and the

interface connection, each of which is described below.

Node

The node is comprised of the node circuit board inside a two-piece plastic housing.

Battery Pack

The Sensicast-supplied 3V battery pack is used as a backup power for the Mesh/Bridge node in case of an external

power disruption. This battery pack should be secured during operation inside the case as supplied.

Power Supply

The A2400 Mesh/Bridge node will accept the following voltage inputs:

1. 7.5VDC to 30VDC through a 3 pin terminal block.

2. 12VAC to 24VAC through a 3 pin terminal block.

3. 5VDC-7.5VDC through a barrel connector.

Ethernet / USB Connections

The A2400 Bridge uses a standard RJ-45 jack for Ethernet connection to a network and a Standard

USB jack for USB connection to a local PC. Only 1 of these connections can be used at a time.

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