Install Guide 415U-Ex-Cx
415U-Ex-Cx wireless mesh modem and gateway installation guide
Effective Sept 2022
Antenna installation
When selecting an antenna, consider radio proximity.
Use Figure 1 as a guide for installing an antenna and attaching it to the 415U-E-Cx.
Figure 1. Antenna installation
Models
415U-E-C1 – 148 to 174MHz
415U-E-C3 – 360 to 400MHz
415U-E-C4 – 480 to 480MHz
415U-E-C5 – 470 to 520MHz
415U-E-C9 – 928 to 960MHz
Wavelength:
148MHz = 80” (202cm)
360MHz = 33” (83cm)
400MHz = 30” (75cm)
480MHz = 25” (63cm)
930MHz = 13” (32cm)
Connect Coax to building earth in accordance with
6.2 g) and 6.2 i) of
IEC60728-11:2005
Antenna * 1 Wavelength
(minimum)
Stress
Relief
Loop
Weatherproof
Connections
(recommended:
3M™ 23 selfbonding tape) Surge Arrestor
(recommended)
Coaxial Cable
GND Mast
415U-E-Cx
GND at least 11 AWG (4 mm2)
Earth Stake
Earth Conductor at least 5 AWG
(16 mm 2 )
* For maximum range, install above local obstruc�ons.
Provide good ground connection to mast, module, and surge arrestor.
If ground conditions are poor, use more than one stake.
Connecting to the module for configuration
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Download and install configuration application “CConfig” from ELPRO website www.elpro.com.au
Connect to PC using supplied USB cable
Connect to the device at 192.168.111.1
The PC will be automatically assigned an IP address via DHCP
Username: user
Password: user
Install Guide 415U-Ex-Cx
Effective Sept 2022
PWR
RF
232
485
NOTE
All connections must be SELV <50 Vac and <60 Vdc.
The following illustrations show the ports on the 415U-E-Cx.
LED Indicator
Lights
I/O Connectors
Signal Strength
Indication
USB Port RS-232 Port
415U-Ex-Cx wireless mesh modem and gateway installation guide
Configuration switches
Use the DIP switches in the side access panel to select default configuration settings.
DIP
1
2
DESCRIPTION
Unused
Enables default configuration
Side
Access
Panel
Factory use only
USB Host
Configuration
Switches
Input and output connections
The digital input/output channels can be wired as inputs or outputs.
High speed pulsed input
D1 D2
B A
+
-
ETHERNET USB RS232 SUPPLY
RJ-45 Ethernet Port
(connects to hub or switch)
Power supply wiring
The ground (GND) and “SUP –“ terminals are connected internally to the ground terminal and to the module enclosure.
Connect the screw terminal on the end plate to ground for surge protection.
Refer to user manual for RF duty cycle derating when powering the module from SUP+ and SUP- terminals.
USB RS232
Op�onal
10.8–15 Vdc
Lead Acid
Ba�ery
–
+
3A Fuse
SUPPLY
-
15-30 Vdc
Supply
TTL CMOS
Output from other device
Digital input
D1 D2
Transistor
Switch
Device
Expansion I/O power and
RS‑485 serial connection
An on-board RS-485 terminating resistor provides line termination for long runs.
Enable terminating resistors at far end of the RS-485 cable.
B A
+
B A
RS-485
ETHERNET
115S-xx
B A
-
+
USB
115S-xx
B A
-
+
RS232
Voltage-free Contact
Module Ground
Digital output
D1 D2
DC Load (Relay)
Max 30VDC 200mA
+ –
Device common Ground
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