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18 | VWG-50-Installation Manual 

 

Table 4  Standard replacement parts. 

P a r t   N u mb e r  

D e s c r ip t io n  

VWG-BB 

NiMH Battery Pack (with battery bracket)—see 

Replacing the 

Battery,” 

 

Note:

 Screws used for the VWG are standard #6-3 2 x 3/8" types. 

 

Non-replaceable Parts 

Other than the parts listed in the replacement parts sections, there are no serviceable 
components on the base assembly. 

 

Memory 

The current release of the VWG limits the maximum number of wireless controllers that can 
be attached to the VWG40 to 30. Modification, or replacement of memory components 
requires software configuration and is not a field upgrade. For additional information if 
modifying the memory capacity of the VWG, contact Viconics for technical support. 

 

Fuse 

The VWG contains a non-user replaceable fuse, soldered on the circuit board. This fuse 
provides protection from internal shorts or connection to incorrect power supplies. If the fuse 
circuitry is suspect, contact Viconics for technical support. See the “Returning a Defective 
Unit” section. 

 

R

ETURNING A 

D

EFECTIVE 

U

NIT 

 

For proper credit on the returned unit, ship the defective module to Viconics within 30 
days. 

Prior to returning the unit, contact Viconics to obtain a return material authorization (RMA) 
number and other instructions. Please provide: 

• Product model  

• Serial number  

• Nature of the defect 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for VWG-50-5000

Page 1: ...ring Details 10 Grounding 10 VWG PS AC 120 VAC Wall mounted power supply 11 Power Wiring 11 Communications Wiring 11 Ethernet BACnet over IP wiring 11 RS485 BACnet MS TP wiring 13 Antenna installation...

Page 2: ...Viconics wireless gateway All Viconics wireless gateways and related wireless controllers are to be used only as operating controls Whenever a control failure could lead to personal injury and or loss...

Page 3: ...D INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION TRADEMARKS Niagara Niagara AX is a registered trademark of Tridium Inc LON LonWorks and LonTalk are registered trademarks of Echelon Corpora...

Page 4: ...the VWG PREPARATION Unpack the VWG and power module either VWG PS DC or VWG PS AC and inspect the contents of the packages for damaged or missing components Be sure the factory installed ferrite is on...

Page 5: ...omething that can result in personal injury or equipment damage Warnings contain an explanation of why the action is potentially dangerous Safety Precautions The following items are warnings of a gene...

Page 6: ...ischarge Follow these precautions when installing servicing or operating the system Work in a static free area Discharge any static electricity you may have accumulated Discharge static electricity by...

Page 7: ...enclosure with other heat producing equipment Do not mount the unit In an area where excessive moisture corrosive fumes or explosive vapors are present Where vibration or shock is likely to occur In a...

Page 8: ...ith clips provided by the DIN rail vendor or place a screw in one of the four mounting tabs in the base of the VWG Removing and Replacing the Cover You must remove the VWG cover to connect the battery...

Page 9: ...VWG 50 Installation Manual Installation Minimum Spacing Distance Requirements Make sure minimum spacing distance requirements is available to freely rotate wireless antenna in all possible orientation...

Page 10: ...tional details 4 Connect the backup battery to the VWG battery connector and apply power to the unit See Power Up and Initial Checkout page 17 Grounding Use an earth ground spade lug 0 187 on the base...

Page 11: ...pply into the VWG until all other mounting and wiring is completed See Power Up and Initial Checkout section Communications Wiring Connect communications wiring to the VWG using Net1 Net2 or the RS 48...

Page 12: ...rmation for details on the default IP address and how to change it The supplied ferrite in the VWG packaging needs to be installed on the IP wire in a specific way for FCC compliance Place IP wire int...

Page 13: ...to the TIA EIA 485 standard The screw terminals from left to right are shield plus and minus The supplied ferrite in the VWG packaging needs to be installed on the MS TP wire in a specific way for FC...

Page 14: ...ed when the controller is installed inside a closed metal enclosure Gently screw the female connection of the remote antenna into the VWG Remote antenna has a weighted magnetic base for metal surface...

Page 15: ...ery pack mounted to the unit under the cover This battery allows the VWG to continue operation through very short power bumps a few seconds in duration If a longer power outage occurs the battery prov...

Page 16: ...that port as follows Off No Ethernet link is made On Ethernet link is present but no activity on the LAN Blinking Ethernet link is present with data activity on the LAN Beat The BEAT LED is located t...

Page 17: ...gent 2 Required Battery Maintenance Battery life expectancy is a function of its discharge cycles the number of discharges and their depth and the ambient temperature of the battery during normal oper...

Page 18: ...ftware configuration and is not a field upgrade For additional information if modifying the memory capacity of the VWG contact Viconics for technical support Fuse The VWG contains a non user replaceab...

Page 19: ...erference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada SPECIFICATIONS Platform PowerPC 405EP 250 MHz processor 6...

Page 20: ...ature range 0 to 60 C 32 F to 140 F Relative humidity range 5 to 95 non condensing Agency Listings UL 916 C UL listed to Canadian Standards Association CSA C22 2 No 205 M1983 Signal Equipment FCC Part...

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