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Comark RF500A User Manual

Comark RF500A
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RF500A GATEWAY
SYSTEM MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Comark RF500A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandComark
ModelRF500A
CategoryGateway
LanguageEnglish

Summary

RF500A Gateway System Manual

Check Packed Items

RF500A Gateway Kit Contents

Details the components included in the RF500A Gateway kit.

RF500 Transmitter Package Contents

Lists items packed with RF500 series transmitters for initial setup.

RF500 Product Range

RF500 Gateway Variants

Describes the two variants of the RF500 Gateway: Standard and PoE.

RF500 Transmitter Models Overview

Lists available RF500 transmitters and their key features.

Optional Accessories

RF500 System Optional Accessories

Enumerates optional accessories for the RF500 system, like bridges and sensors.

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Provides essential warnings regarding equipment handling, power, and battery safety.

Powering On and Off

Switching the Gateway On

Step-by-step instructions for powering up the RF500A Gateway.

Gateway Power Management Procedures

Covers procedures for switching the Gateway off and performing a reset.

Transmitter Activation

RF500A-CONFIG Configuration Utility

Configuration Utility System Requirements

Lists the system requirements for installing and using RF500A-CONFIG software.

USB Driver and Software Installation Guide

Guides through downloading and installing necessary USB drivers and the configuration utility.

Gateway Commissioning

Commissioning Prerequisites

Details prerequisites for commissioning the RF500A Gateway.

Setting the Gateway IP Address

Instructions for configuring the Gateway's IP address using RF500A-CONFIG.

Viewing the Gateway Login Page

Initial Administrator Setup

First Administrator Configuration

Process for setting up the primary administrator account for the Gateway.

Gateway Language Settings

Procedure to change the display language for the Gateway interface and emails.

Gateway Name and Clock Setup

Setting the Gateway Name

How to assign a unique name to the Gateway for identification.

Configuring the Gateway Clock

Steps to set the correct date and time for the Gateway.

Network Setup Details

Network Configuration Parameters

Inputting static IP, subnet mask, and default gateway for network connectivity.

Gateway Programming and Use

RF500 System Components

Gateway Front Panel Indicators

Explains the function of the LEDs on the front of the RF500A Gateway.

Gateway Physical Connections Overview

Details the bottom connections, alarm outputs, and side switches of the Gateway.

Know your Transmitter

Transmitter Indicators and Display

Describes the visual indicators and LCD display on RF500 series transmitters.

RF542 Network Transmitter Operation

RF542 Network Connectivity

Information on connecting the RF542 transmitter to the network via Ethernet.

RF542 Setup Procedure

Equipment Installation

Gateway and Transmitter Mounting

Instructions for physically fixing the Gateway and transmitters securely.

Power and Ventilation Requirements

Guidance on mains wiring and ensuring proper ventilation for the Gateway.

RF500 Wireless Monitoring System Overview

Gateway Introduction and Functionality

Overview of the RF500A Gateway's role and capabilities in the monitoring system.

Overview of RF500 Mesh Networking

Meshing Transmitters and Backbone Transmitters

Automatic Data Retrieval (ADR)

How data is reliably retrieved and re-transmitted between transmitters and the Gateway.

Gateway Specification – RF500A

Transmitters Specification

RF542 Network Specification

Changing Lithium Battery on RF500 Series Transmitters

Battery Reordering Information

Guidance on selecting and ordering the correct battery types for transmitters.

Battery Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the battery in RF500 transmitters.

Transmitter Error Checks

Gateway Indication of Low Battery

How the Gateway indicates low battery status on transmitters and how it's cleared.

Pinout and Wiring

Door and Power Connector Pinouts

Diagrams and pin assignments for transmitter door and power connectors.

Lumberg Connector Pin Assignments

Detailed pinout for Lumberg connectors used with various transmitters.

Gateway Relay Outputs

FCC Approvals

Equipment Ratings

Supply Voltage and Environmental Conditions

Details on power input requirements and environmental operating/storage limits.

Transmitter Operating and Storage Conditions

Specific temperature and humidity ranges for RF51X and RF542 transmitters.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Service and Repair Policy

Information on how to obtain service or repair for Comark equipment.

EC-Declaration of Conformity

Transmitter Fault Codes

Gateway Fault Conditions

Appendix A – Gateway Connection via RJ45 Cross-Over Ethernet Cable

Appendix B - Setting a Fixed IP Address

Definitions of Gateway Terminology

Core Gateway Terminology

Definitions of terms like Avg, Backbone, Event Logging, Last, Location, Login Page.

Advanced Terminology and Acronyms

Definitions for terms like Max, Min, Mesh Network, PST, Radio-Rate, Self-Healing, Task.

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