User's Manual

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Installation Guide for Jace2 Wireless Communication Card
( Issue Date: April 23, 2009 – 028-0219 R0 )
Product Overview
The Jace2 wireless communication card and related WirelessStatNetwork driver
file have been specifically designed to be used by the Niagara AX® powered
JACE2 controllers. When utilized in conjunction with the VT7xxxXxxxxW series
wireless thermostats it offers the integrator simple Niaraga AX® to integrate using
the familiar Workbench tool set.
The wireless thermostats are targeted to retrofit applications where the addition of
communicating field bus wiring within the building space is prohibitive.
This document covers the mounting of the wireless communication card in a JACE2
series controller.
The following additional documentation is available on
www.viconics.com
• Information on the Jace2 / VWG hardware installation is available in document LIT-VWG-40-INSTALL-Exx
• Integration information is available in document ITG-VWG-40-BAC-Exx
• Information on design consideration of wireless mesh networks and Jace2 VWG set-up / diagnostics is available in
document LIT-VWG-40-SETUP-Exx
Included in this package you should find the following items:
• The card itself assembled with a mounting metal bracket
• A local antenna
The following tools and supplies may be required for installation:
• #2 phillips screwdriver: used to install the card
Disclaimers
NO WARRANTY. Viconics, Inc. ( herein after referred to as “Viconics” ) makes no warranty as to the accuracy of or use of this
technical documentation. Any use of the technical documentation or the information contained therein is solely at the risk of the
user.
Documentation may include technical or other inaccuracies or typographical errors. Viconics reserves the right to make
changes to this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Viconics to determine whether any
such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Viconics.
Viconics shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this
material.
Electronic controls are static sensitive devices. Discharge yourself properly before manipulation and installing the Viconics
wireless gateway.
Viconics Inc. may not be held liable for continued reliable, or robust operation of any and all wireless based devices. Although
Viconics has taken many precautions in assuring the robustness of the VT7000 series wireless thermostat product line and
associated network access point. Please note; future application of additional wireless devices utilizing the same or similar
channels and / or frequencies may degrade performance of overall system and / or reliability.
Non-approved modifications or changes made to the Wireless Communication Card VWG or wireless thermostats may void the
FCC compliance of the VWG and wireless thermostats.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT
ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT
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