User's Manual

SynapSense Installation and User Manual
Release 2.0 Page 7
Operation
The SynapNet Node is designed to work in conjunction with a SynapNet Gateway device
and the SynapSoft console. Please be sure you have correctly configured SynapSoft on the
gateway computer prior to continuing.
SynapNet nodes can be added to an existing SynapSense Wireless Network (driven by a
SynapNet Gateway) or be used to form a network. Note that battery life will be
compromised if the SynapNet Node is not in range of an active gateway device or other
SynapNet Node which is part of a running network.
Replacing batteries:
a. Turn On/Off Switch to Off position
b. Remove the battery cover (for Remote Gateway 2, the top cover of the
housing is removed via the 4 screws in the bottom side of the case).
c. Remove old batteries, dispose of per local code. Contact SynapSense if
proper recycling is not available.
d. Insert the batteries into the marked positions in the orientation displayed by
the + or – markings on the device near the battery tray (for ThermaNode, the
battery polarity marking is on the inside of the battery lid).
e. Replace the battery cover.
f. Turn On/Off switch to ON position (For Remote Gateway 2 this is marked as
a I on the faceplate).
g. The device will attempt to join any available SynapSense Wireless Sensor
Networks. For more information on network formation, node placement,
please see the SynapSense Wireless Network User Guide.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
1. No lights appear when batteries are inserted or On/Off switch is turned to ON position
Please be sure the battery orientation is correct and that the batteries are fresh
and charged.
2. A solid red light appears (Does not apply to Remote Gateway 2)
The battery on the device has fallen below allowable operating level and the
device has suspended its self to prevent network problems.
3. The red light flashes briefly every 2-5 seconds (Does not apply to Remote Gateway 2) and/or
the blue light (ThermaNode EZ) flashes briefly every 2 seconds.
The node is currently not associated with an active wireless sensor network.
Make sure the node is in range of either an active gateway device or another
network-associated SynapNet Node. A node may take up to 20 minutes to fully