Sensys Networks FLEXRPS FLEX-RPT3-SLR-E User Manual Quick Start Guide FLEX Repeater

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1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Assemble1A FlexRepeat3 Solar assembly requires a single FlexRepeat3 Solar and the mounting kit.FlexRepeat3 Solar Installation PartsQuick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar RepeaterWarningsLithium BatteriesSensys Networks uses Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries in the following products:• SENSORS (VSN240-F-2/M-2/MP-2/T-2 series)• REPEATERS (RP240, FLEX-RP, and FLEX-RPT3 series (contains additional 18650 Li-Ion batteries))Lithium batteries are widely used in electronic products because they contain more energy per unit-weight than conventional batteries. However, the same properties that deliver high energy density also contribute to potential hazards if the batteries are damaged. Improper use or handling of the batteries may result in leakage or release of battery contents, explosion, or re.Following are the recommendations of the battery manufacturer for proper use and handling of batteries in the Sensys Networks devices mentioned above:• DO NOT CHARGE OR ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES• DO NOT CRUSH OR PUNCTURE BATTERIES• DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT THE BATTERIES• DO NOT FORCE OVER-DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERIES• DO NOT INCINERATE OR EXPOSE BATTERIES TO EXCESSIVE HEATING• DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY CONTENTS TO WATER• DO DISPOSE OF BATTERIES AND DEVICES CONTAINING BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONSSensys Networks sensors contain no serviceable parts and should never be disassembled. Installation and removal of sensors from pavement should only be done by trained personnel and care should be taken to insure that the sensor casing is not punctured or crushed.Additional safety information is available from the battery’s manufacturer:• Sensor battery cell: http://sensysnetworks.com/sensorbattery• Repeater battery cell: http://sensysnetworks.com/repeaterbattery

1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Quick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar RepeaterTurn On RepeaterUnscrew the metal cap for the external antenna cable outlet (a) and discard (b). Note: If the FlexRepeat3 Solar is not used with a external antenna then do not remove cap.For Use of External Antenna OnlyUnscrew the black cap to expose the red jumper and LED indicator.WARNING: DO NOT open repeater. Removing top could damage unit.Unscrew Power Jumper CapRemove the red jumper (a) and place the jumper on one pin (b). Wait approximately ve seconds for LED light to blink red to ensure unit is turned on. After ensuring the unit is properly turned on, screw on the black cap.Note: To turn o, return jumper to original position.Remove Red Jumper2ba ba

1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Quick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar Repeater3Mount FlexRepeat3 Solar on PoleAssemble the mounting kit onto the pole. Attach mounting arm to the mounting plate. Attach the FlexRepeat3 Solar to the mounting arm with the Towards Sensors side facing the sensors and access point or supporting repeater. Ensure the mounting arm is tightened so the repeater cannot move. Note that the mounting arm can be oriented to adjust the location of the FlexRepeat3 Solar. Mount The FlexRepeat3 SolarConnect to one of the external antenna options with a coax cable. Two options are supported: (a) the FLEX-ANT-1 with the same RF range as the internal antenna and (b) the FLEX-ANT-2 with Long Range RF range. Point the external antenna towards the sensors. The roles of the internal and external antenna can also be switched. Connect External Antenna (Optional)abEnsure at least one solar panel has access to the optimal available sunlight.

1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Connect to Access PointSelect an access point from the list of APCCs and Access Points and click Connect. Note: Ensure the box for Load map data is checked before clicking Connect.Select IP addressClick the icon to start TracDOT2.Run TrafcDOT4The Main window displays. The map on the Main window populates and congured equipment appears on the map and in the sensor tray at the bottom of the window.Main WindowFlexRepeat3 Solar requires TracDOT2 software 2.12.12 or later.RequirementsQuick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar Repeater

1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Congure RepeaterSelect a repeater from the image map or tray to access the Repeater Conguration window with the Info tab open. The Name eld allows the repeater’s name to be user-dened. Note: Repeater’s rmware version is displayed for reference only. Repeater Conguration Window5Select an upstream channel by clicking the Cong tab. Select an entry for the Current Upstream Ch eld by clicking on the Change to drop-down list.Specifying Upstream ChannelSelect a entry for the Current Downstream Ch eld by clicking the Change to drop-down list.Specifying Downstream Channel• The default radio channel for access point to repeater communications is 4. • The default radio channel for repeater to sensor communications is 5. • Never use the same channel for both access point and sensor communications. Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TracDOT Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.Channel Notes• When an installation contains multiple repeaters with more than 20 sensors, changing one or more repeaters from Current Cong 0 to Current Cong 1 allows the access point to communicate with up to 40 sensors through the repeaters.Refer to Sensys Network VDS240 Wireless Vehicle Detection System TracDOT Set Up and Operating Guide for more information.Cong NotesQuick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar Repeater

1608 4th Street Suite 200 Berkeley CA 94710 | www.sensysnetworks.com/resources| P 510.548.4620 F 510.548.8264 Congure Repeater (cont.)Click the Auto-assign All button to automatically assign all Sensors and Repeaters to optimal timeslots.Note: The grayed out options can be made accessible by enabling Advanced Mode using the Advanced drop-down menu.To manually set the time slot, TracDOT lters the contents of the drop-down list so that only available time slots are displayed. Click an entry from the Change Timeslot to drop-down list and then click Set Timeslot to accept changes.To change the drop-down list to include all time slots in the network (both assigned and unassigned), remove the check in the Show only available slots.Specifying Time SlotClick SAVE to save changes made to the access point.Save CongurationQuick Start Guide: FlexRepeat3 Solar RepeaterClick Set Channel(s) to accept conguration changes. Save Conguration