Salto RF Node - User Manual

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RF Node
Installation guide RF Node
Guía de instalación RF Node
Electrical characteristic
Características Eléctricas
Description
The RF Node is part of SALTO´s RF2 system. It works as a bridge, with the Gatewayx2,
between SALTO´s access control software and RF locks.
Descripción
El RF Node forma parte del sistema RF2 de SALTO Systems. Actúa como puente, junto
con el Gatewayx2, entre el software de control de acceso de SALTO y las cerraduras RF.
Mechanical Installation
Instalación Mecánica
Operaon condions
Min Typ Max Unit
Temperature -20 25 70
ºC
Humidity 35 85
%
Note 1: 1x2x24AWG or UTP CAT5e recommended
Note 2: Power supply must be calculated taking into account Gatewayx2 and
Nodes current consumpon
2405-2480 Mhz
IEEE 802.15.4
RF Characteriscs
Frequency Range
Standard
10/15mIndoor Radio Range
7 12 28 V
mA45
Power Supply
Imput Voltage
Current consumpon
Min Typ Max Unit
Note 2
Cable requirements
RS485 Connecon (AB)
Generic twisted pair wire
Power Connecon (Vdd)
24 AWG
Note 1
SALTO´s Software
*RS485 Bus
*Power Supply
UTP CAT5e
*RS485 Bus
*Power Supply
UTP CAT5e
Up to 6 External RF Node
per Gatewayx2
RF Node
RF Node
Up to 112 SALTO RF Lock per
Gatewayx2 (16 per RF Node)
Power
RS485 bus to Nodes
Up to 10/15m
to Node
RF Link
83
83
20
Gatewayx2
[25/32”]
[3-1/4”]
[3-1/4”]

Summary

RF Node Overview

RF Node Description

The RF Node acts as a bridge in the SALTO RF2 system, connecting access control software to RF locks via the Gatewayx2.

Electrical Characteristics of RF Node

Operation Conditions

Specifies minimum, typical, and maximum values for temperature and humidity.

Cable Requirements

Details the required cable types for RS485 connection and power.

RF Characteristics

Defines the frequency range, standard, and indoor radio range for RF communication.

Power Supply Specifications

Lists the input voltage and current consumption details for the RF Node.

Mechanical Installation

Electrical Installation Details

RS485 Bus Termination

Explains the need for an RS485 bus termination resistor when the node is at the end of the bus.

Installation Example and Connectivity

RF Node Status and Testing

Signaling Indicator

The green LED indicates the Node is properly powered.

Operational Test Procedure

Steps to verify correct operation after installation by checking software status.

Maintenance Recommendation

Suggests performing an operational test at least once a year.

Declaration of Conformity

Salto RF Node Specifications

General

Brand	Salto
Model	RF Node
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English