Accutech WI-BR-I-XP User Manual - Introduction
Rev 1.56
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Introduction
Section 1
1.1: USING THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to assist in installing, operating, and maintaining
Accutech Model WI-BR-I-XP, WI-BR-I-XP-MOD and WI-BR-I-XP-AO
Base Radios. The manual is broken into sections as follows:
Section 2: In a Hurry?
This section summarizes what must be done in order to get the device in-
stalled, configured and in operation quickly. However, it does not provide
detailed or how-to information to perform the tasks outlined.
Section 3: Installation
This section explains how to correctly wire power, communications, ana-
log output loops and mechanical installation considerations. Also covered
in this section is how to “daisy-chain” multiple devices together on the
same power and communications supplies (Modbus Base Radio Only).
Proper communications termination is also covered.
Section 4: General Configuration
In this section general configuration options such as password protecting,
and selecting a user password are discussed. Also covered, is the impor-
tance of the Number of Wireless Instruments (NUM WI) setting, as well
as how to configure this setting.
Section 5: Configuring the RF Communications
This section covers the setup of the Base Radio RF Communications
which allow the Base Radio to detect and achieve communication with
Field Units that have been placed in service.
Section 6: Configuring the MODBUS Communications
This section only applies if you have purchased the Modbus Base Radio
(WI-BR-I-XP-MOD).
This section covers the various Base Radio settings that must be config-
ured for Modbus communication such as baud rate, parity, device ID’s,
and register mapping modes. Also covered in this section is a brief discus-
sion of the Modbus communications protocol and Modbus commands that
are used with this device.
Modbus register locations are also discussed within this section.
Section 7: Configuring the Analog Output Loop
This section only applies if you have purchased the Analog Output Base
Radio (WI-BR-I-XP-AO).
Items such as trimming the output loop, selecting the failsafe output, and
selecting the field unit to be output are discussed in this section.
Section 8: Technical Specifications
This section explains the technical specifications that are associated with
this device, such as power characteristics, accuracy, and operating charac-
teristics.