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C3IGateway Operation

The C3IWireless Gateway product line sends data to a master communications 
station via a digipeater network Each unit has an individual identification number

station via a digipeater network.  Each unit has an individual identification number.  
When data is needed from a unit, the computer polls the unit through the assigned 
digipeater path.  

A digipeater is a unit that retransmits packet data.  For example, if data is needed 
from unit ID 500, and the closest digipeater that has been assigned is unit ID 20, the 
transmissions will route as follows:

transmissions will route as follows:

POLL MESSAGE FROM MASTER TO DIGIPEATER ID 20

POLL MESSAGE FROM DIGIPEATER ID 20 TO UNIT ID 500

RESPONSE MESSAGE FROM UNIT ID 500 TO DIGIPEATER ID 20

RESPONSE MESSAGE FROM DIGIPEATER ID 20 TO MASTER COMPUTER

RESPONSE MESSAGE FROM DIGIPEATER ID 20 TO MASTER COMPUTER

Note:  If the communications path fails, the computer will retry the route up to the 
specified number of retries before trying the alternate digipeater path.  

An alternate digipeater path would be the next best routing path determined by 
terrain, building, and distance issues.  This alternate path can be entered into 

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software so the system can automatically switch to it in case the primary digipeater 
path fails.  

If the unit fails to communicate after both digipeater paths have been tried the 
appropriate number of times, the unit ID will be added to the error log. 

Summary of Contents for C3IWirelessGateway

Page 1: ...C3IWirelessGateway Installation Manual Omni Pro Software Inc 23608 458th Avenue Madison SD 57042 C3IWireless Gateway Installation Manual 605 270 2285...

Page 2: ...ys 3 Pilot Relays 2 Meter Encoder Inputs RS485 Serial Port Metering Inputs Integrated VHF Radio Transceiver Power Supply GE I210 C i ti M d l GE I210 Communication Modules Plug In Type 12 Volt Regulat...

Page 3: ...ROM MASTER TO DIGIPEATER ID 20 POLL MESSAGE FROM DIGIPEATER ID 20 TO UNIT ID 500 RESPONSE MESSAGE FROM UNIT ID 500 TO DIGIPEATER ID 20 RESPONSE MESSAGE FROM DIGIPEATER ID 20 TO MASTER COMPUTER RESPONS...

Page 4: ...he digipeater is communicating with the master try polling the unit with a different digipeater It is possible that the unit is too far away or has an obstruction reducing the signal strength etc The...

Page 5: ...ulators Meter Diagnostics and Voltage Remote Disconnect Status Where Available With GE I210 RD Meter Demand Poll C I Units Only 2 Input Counters 2 Input Counters 4 Status Inputs 3 Relay Status 3 Relay...

Page 6: ...N See Picture The condensation facing DOWN See Picture The condensation drain hole is located on the bottom of enclosure Screw Terminals are labeled for power pulse status inputs and relays 1 3 Power...

Page 7: ...arness Gateway should now be operational Verify operation of GREEN power status LED LED will blink continuously on the standard version of the GREEN power status LED LED will blink continuously on the...

Page 8: ...are simply wired to the corresponding terminals on the encoder meter head The register reading must be assigned to one of the 4 input channels on the C3IWireless Gateway The C3IConfig PDA is used to...

Page 9: ...s no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the e...

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