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SureCross™ DX80 Quick Start Guide

A setup guide for the SureCross™ DX80 wireless systems

Printed in USA 

02/07 

P/N 128185 Rev A

Introducing the SureCross™ DX80 Wireless System

The SureCross™ DX80 wireless system provides reliable monitoring 

without the burden of wiring or conduit installation, and can operate 

independently or in conjunction with a PLC and/or PC software. 

The SureCross DX80 network is a deterministic system - the network 

identifi es when the radio signal is lost and drives relevant outputs 

to user-defi ned conditions. Once the radio signal is reacquired, the 

network returns to normal operation.

Each wireless system consists of one Gateway and one or more 

Nodes that ship with factory predefi ned inputs and outputs. 

Devices may be all discrete I/O, mixed discrete and analog I/O, and 

FlexPower™. 

A Gateway device acts as the master device within each radio network 

system. The Gateway initiates communication and reporting with the 

Nodes.

A radio network contains only one Gateway, but can contain many 

Nodes. Each Node device can be connected to a sensor or output 

device and reports I/O status to the Gateway.

A Gateway and Node can be arranged to extend the range of the 

network or to avoid obstacles in the transmission path. The Gateway 

receives a transmission from one Node and forwards it to another 

Node positioned to avoid the obstacle.  

Host-connected systems can contain up to 15 nodes within a single 

network and may be all discrete or a mix of discrete and analog I/O. 

Host-connected systems allow for logic and calculations to be applied 

to the I/O. Inputs from Nodes within the network are transmitted to the 

Gateway, which communicates the information to a host device for 

processing. While the Gateway is the master device within the radio 

network, the Gateway is a slave to the Modbus network.

FlexPower devices allow for a true wireless solution as the Node can 

be powered by line power (10 to 30V dc) or battery power (3.6 to 5.5V 

dc). A SureCross DX81 battery pack and unique power management 

system runs the Node and a device for up to fi ve years, depending 

upon the power requirements of the device. Battery life is application 

specifi c. Contact Banner Engineering’s application engineers for a 

battery life calculation for your specifi c application.

Overview ..................................................1

Features and Components ......................2

Menu System ...........................................4

QuickStart

Step 1: Set NID & Device Address ....6

Step 2: Apply Power (Gateway) ........7

Step 3: Apply power (Node) ..............7

Step 4: Verify Communications .........8

Step 5: Site Survey ...........................9

Step 6: Installation ...........................10

Maintenance/Parts Replacement ..........13 

Host Network .........................................15

Product Dimensions ..............................17

Troubleshooting .....................................18

Accessories ...........................................21

FCC Notices ..........................................22

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