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GS221-02/05/07 System
& GS Series Sensors
INSTALLER AND USER’S MANUAL
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BEFORE PROCEEDING
Read and understand the following:
For your safety and that of the people that come
into contact with LSI products, understand the
significance of the instructions included in this
guide, respect all laws and regulations and comply
with applicable standards.
! WARNING!
! CAUTION!
! IMPORTANT!
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 GS221 LSI GATEWAY
INSTALLATION ..............................10
4.1a Antenna Position ......................................10
4.1b Power Supply Connection ........................10
4.1c Wiring ........................................................10
4.2 WIRELESS WIND SPEED
SENSOR GS020 ..............................11
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview 1.2 Start-Up
The GS221 LSI Wireless Gateway acts as a base The LSI Gateway has been pre-configured for the
station for GS series wireless sensors. Not limited system with which it shipped. It starts up with its
to crane applications the LSI Gateway can be green light flashing as it wakes up the system
used in a wide range of industrial process sensors and creates a radio communication link
monitoring situations. The LSI Gateway doesn't with each. Once a reliable communication network
have an integrated display; it provides a bridge is established, the green light stops flashing. This
from GS wireless sensors to an existing CAN bus process may take up to 60 seconds. Thereafter the
automotive or industrial automation network. The green light flashes only when the LSI Gateway
system is primarily configured via a USB cable communicates with sensors.
using the PC software tool LSI WM Configurator.
2. OPERATION
2.1 Normal operation Sensors transmit once every 60 seconds and
whenever their measurement changes by more
Radio communication between sensors and the than a default threshold. Example: A wind speed
LSI Wireless Gateway is made in packets. Radio sensor transmits when wind speed varies by 2 mph
packets include both the source and destination ID or more.
numbers. This allows the LSI Gateway to send
The LSI Gateway sends a packet on the CAN bus
acknowledgements back to the transmitter.
network every time a sensor communication is
On start-up the LSI Gateway sends a radio packet received.
to each of the system sensors. This communication
wakes the sensor and identifies the LSI Gateway
as the network controller. The sensor then sends
future communications to the LSI Gateway.
3.1 PC Installation
3.1a System Requirements
Windows 2000, XP, Vista (32/64bit) or Windows 7
(32/64bit).
CONFIGURATION
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3.2 Application overview
Access the menus from the treeview (in the upper-
left) by clicking on it. The appropriated details will
be displayed in the right section of the application.
Figure: Settings
CONFIGURATION
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3.5 Packet Format
CONFIGURATION
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4. INSTALLATION
! WARNING! Installation must be made in 4.1b Power Supply Connection
compliance with LSI instructions and using 1. Connect the blue wire (ground) to the negative
LSI supplied components only. Failure to terminal of the battery or the panel connection;
install all parts, or replacing parts or alternatively bolt the blue wire to the body of the
components with parts or components not machine with a 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch bolt. The
supplied by LSI , may lead to system failure, ground connection must be strong enough to
serious injury or death. sustain 1 ampere.
2. Connect the red wire to a fused accessory
! IMPORTANT! Do not power wash the source, rated at least 1 ampere, that supplies
GS221 LSI Gateway. Power washing the LSI +12 or +24 volts when the machine is in use.
Gateway voids warranty coverage. The GS221 will automatically detect the voltage
level and adjust itself.
4.1 GS221 LSI Gateway 4.1c Wiring
Installation
Table: Wire description
The GS221 LSI Wireless Gateway should be
Wire Description M12 Connector wire color
installed on the same side of the cab as the wind
1 . . . .Shield . . . . . . . . . .Brown 5 4
speed sensor with a direct clear line of sight to the
2 . . . .Power . . . . . . . . .White
sensor at all boom angles. Avoid hiding the LSI 3 . . . .Gnd . . . . . . . . . . .Blue 1 3
Gateway behind a metal structure if at all possible. 4 . . . .CAN_H . . . . . . . .Black
Optimizing position to improve the radio link will 5 . . . .CAN_L . . . . . . . . .Gray 2
increase sensor battery life.
5.85 5.44
4.72 2.33
5.57
Figure: GS221-05 and GS221-07 connector pins
4.73
Table: Wire description
Wire Connector
Color Pin Description
Red . . . . . . . .B . . . . . .Power supply, 10 to 30 volts
Figure: GS221 LSI Gateway dimensions. Not to scale. Black . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ground
Dimensions are in inches. Blue . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAN bus ground
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(not required on most CAN bus)
Green . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAN-H
4.1a Antenna Position White . . . . . . .F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CAN-L
For optimal performance the antenna should be
positioned on its side such that it is parallel to
the sensor antennas (but not pointing directly to or
directly away from them).
1. The antenna should have 5 inches of clear
space all around it.
Figure: GS221-02 connector pin
2. The antenna should have an unobstructed line of
sight to all sensor antennas at all boom angles.
Mounting rod
INSTALLATION
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5. MAINTENANCE
5.1 Replacing the Sensor 5. Install the new battery: insert the positive end and
then push in the direction of the positive pole.
Battery
Note: A 3.6 volt lithium “D” cell battery will provide
IMPORTANT! Protect the interior of the about two years of battery life, while an alkaline “D”
sensor from dirt and humidity at all times. cell battery will provide less than one year of
battery life*.
Flat bladed
screwdriver
Antenna receptacle
6. Grip the antenna by the base of the black 10. Carefully re-thread, screw-in and tighten the
plastic sheathing and pull it straight out of the white nylon hex bolt to secure the antenna in
hole in which it is seated. Place the old antenna place. Do not overtighten.
aside. 11. Reinstall the sensor if necessary.
12. Verify that the sensor functions properly.
MAINTENANCE
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6. CERTIFICATION NOTES
6.1 FCC and IC – Instructions This device has been designed to operate with
the antennas listed below, and having a
to the User maximum gain of 3.0 dB. Antennas not included
This equipment has been tested and found to comply in this list or having a gain greater than 3.0 dB
with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
to provide reasonable protection against harmful To reduce potential radio interference to other
interference in a residential installation. This users, the antenna type and its gain should be
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
frequency energy and if not installed and used in radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful permitted for successful communication.
interference to radio communications. However, Antenna List
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
LSI P/N: TA011
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
Description: 1/4 wave monopole
cause harmful interference to radio or television MFG Load Systems International
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try FCC ID: QVBGS000 IC: 7076A-ICGS000
to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC ID: QVBGS001 IC: 7076A-ICGS001
following measures: FCC ID: QVBGS050 IC: 7076A-ICGS050
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. FCC ID: QVBGS075 IC: 7076A-ICGS075
• Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
RF Exposure Warning:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is This product complies with FCC/IC radiation
connected. exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. To comply with RF exposure
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV requirements, the unit must be installed and
technician for help. operated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the
In order to maintain compliance with FCC product and your body. This product may not be
regulations, shielded cables must be used with this collocated or operated in conjunction with any
equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment other antenna or transmitter.
or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference This device has been designed to operate with
to radio and TV reception. the antennas listed below, and having a
! IMPORTANT! Changes or modifications to maximum gain of 3.0 dB. Antennas not included
this equipment not expressly approved by the in this list or having a gain greater than 3.0 dB
party responsible for compliance could void are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
To reduce potential radio interference to other
FCC ID: QVBGS200 IC: 7076A-ICGS200 users, the antenna type and its gain should be
RF Exposure Warning: so chosen that the equivalent isotropically
This product complies with FCC/IC radiation radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled permitted for successful communication.
environment. To comply with RF exposure Antenna List
requirements, the unit must be installed and LSI P/N: TA011
operated with 20 cm (8 in.) or more between the Description: 1/4 wave monopole
product and your body. This product may not be MFG Load Systems International
collocated or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
6.2b CE Safety
! WARNING! When captors are used, the ! WARNING! The protection will be impared if
ambiant temperature should not be higher the material and equipment are used in a
than 84°C and the display should not be used manner not specified by the manufacturer.
when the ambiant temperature is higher than
59°C, otherwise there can be a burn possibility. ! IMPORTANT! The IP of equipment
corresponds to 65.
! WARNING! For the operator’s safety, take
only the ambiant temperature range into
consideration. The device should be used
within this range specified above.
CERTIFICATION NOTES
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7. LSI PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY - 2009/02/16
7.1 Limited Warranty Warranty coverage Period is not extended and the
Limited Warranty shall expire as if uninterrupted upon
LOAD SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL INC. (hereafter the occurrence of the 24th month from shipping from
“LSI”)
LSI warrants its products (the “Products”), for a LSI.
LSI If LSI replaces a Product, the replaced Product
period of twenty four (24) consecutive months after is warranted for the remainder of the original term or
delivery of such Products to the user (as evidenced sixty consecutive (60) days, whichever is longer.
on a LSI document) (the “Warranty Period”), when
LSI reserves the right to require from you the user or
installed and used in accordance with specifications
owner of the Products, prior to determining if the Limited
described in LSI Installer and User’s Manual, as
Warranty coverage is applicable, that LSI receive the
amended from time to time , LSI technical materials
data logging equipment used with the Products and that
and any related writings published by LSI with
LSI be authorized to retrieve all information from such
respect with such Products and any industry
data logging equipment in order to, among others,
standards, will be free from defects in materials and
ensure that the written instructions and applicable
workmanship. During the Warranty Period, LSI or its
standards, including safety margins, were respected
designated service representative shall repair, or at
and not exceeded during Product use. Failure by you
its option, replace any Product that is confirmed to be
the owner or user of the Product to supply such
defective by LSI,
LSI in its sole discretion, in accordance
information shall be deemed a material default of the
with the Limited Warranty Services Procedures
terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty and shall
described below.
be irrevocably construed as evidence that the Product
was misused or abused. Consequently LSI shall
7.2 Warranty Services irrevocably be relieved of any obligations to
Procedures compensate you the user or owner of the Product for
any and all damages resulting from Product failures
In order to benefit of this-mentioned Limited Warranty when data logging equipment, and access to its
coverages and benefits, the purchaser must notify content, cannot be freely and readily provided,
LSI’s
LSI customer service or LSI’sLSI authorized distributor unhampered, to LSI.
LSI
or representative originally responsible for the sale of
the Products within 10 days of the occurrence of a LSI will pay ground freight transportation costs
suspected defect in materials or workmanship, prior of replacement or repaired parts or Products to
to the expiry of the Limited Warranty Period in order the destination in Canada and the continental
to obtain a Return Authorization Number. A proof of United States of America (the “Territory”). LSI will
purchase of the Product, such as an invoice or a not pay any transportation costs of replacement
receipt certifying the validity of the Warranty, must be or repaired parts to destination outside of the
presented in order to obtain Limited Warranty Territory. Shipping and handling costs to
coverage. In any event, even if a Return Authorization locations outside the Territory shall be the
Number is provided to purchaser, LSI reserves the responsibility and borne by Purchaser or Owner
right to inspect the damaged Product or part before of the Product prior to any shipment by LSI. LSI
the final decision of repairing or replacing the (Contact LSI to get a Return Authorization
defective Product or part. Number and the address to ship parts).
The Product or part shall be returned to LSI or its
designated service representative, accompanied by
7.3 Exclusion of Other
the Return Authorization Number with prepaid Warranties
shipping charges. The purchaser must insure the
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS THE SOLE WARRANTY
shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during
APPLICABLE AND THERE ARE NO EXPRESS,
the shipment. Purchaser shall also pay any tariff or
LEGAL OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS
duty applicable to the return of defective part or
IN RELATION TO ANY PRODUCTS INCLUDING ANY
Product. LSI will, at its option, repair or replace the
IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
Product or part returned to LSI or to its designated
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OR
service representative. LSI owns all parts or Products
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
replaced, repaired or removed from a repaired
THOSE OTHERWISE ARISING BY STATUTE OR
Product. If LSI repairs a Product, the Product
OTHERWISE IN LAW OR FROM A COURSE OF
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