ZGE201 ZGE202

WIRELESS RTD AND TC

TRANSMITTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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 INDEX

DESCRIPTION PAGE

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................ 3

1.1 Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Warranty ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Statement on FCC marking ................................................................................................... 3
2. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Features ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Specification .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.4 Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.5 Functional Diagram ............................................................................................................... 5
2.6 Display & Control Key Functions (Refer 2.4) ........................................................................ 6
2.7 Connection Diagram ............................................................................................................. 6
3. MOUNTING .......................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Safety Warnings .................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 7
4. OPERATING STEPS FOR ZGU202 ..................................................................................... 8
4.1 Connection ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Configuration Settings ........................................................................................................... 10
4.3 Network Settings ................................................................................................................... 12

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 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1.1 Precautions 1.3 Statement on FCC marking

• This device is not designed for use in any medical or
nuclear applications.
• Do not operate this device in flammable or explosive
environments.
• Never operate with a power source other than the one
recommended in this manual or listed on product labels.
• This device has been designed for dry, moisture free
indoor applications only.
• Do not operate this device outside of the recommended
use outlined in this manual.
• No co-location with other radio transmitters is allowed.
By definition, co-location is when another radio device or
it’s antenna is located within 20 cm of your transmitter
and can transmit simultaneously with your unit.
• Never install transmitters within 20 cm or less from each
other.
• Never install and/or operate your transmitter closer than
20 cm to nearby persons.
• Never use your transmitter as a portable device. Your
unit has been designed to be operated in a permanent
installation only.
1.2 Warranty
Radix Electrosystems Pvt. Ltd. warrants this product to be
free of defects in workmanship and materials for one year
from the date of purchase.
1. Defects in workmanship and materials will be serviced
free of charge during the warranty period. Labour
required for rectifying the defects is also covered by this
warranty. Any further claims are excluded.
2. Warranty servicing does not extend the period of
warranty for the entire instrument or for the parts that
have been replaced.
3. From the warranty are excluded :
a) all damage caused by improper handling, e.g. non-
observance of the operating instructions, subjecting
the product to excessive heat, moisture, corrosion,
etc.
b) damage caused by the intervention of the buyer or by
unauthorised third parties
c) transport damage from the manufacturer to the
dealer or user or on the way to servicing
d) parts subject to normal wear, e.g. relays.
FCC ID : MCQ-PS2CTH
IC : 1846A-PS2CTH
The XBEE device used complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
i) this device may not cause harmful interference and
ii) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
2. OVERVIEW
2.1 Introduction
The system consists of stand-alone battery powered
transmitter ZGE201/ZGE202 which transmit data at
pre-defined interval to the receiver ZGB203 connected to
terminal. A provision is there to place a repeater ZGB202
between the transmitter and the receiver, if range is to be
extended. When activated the transmitter will transmit data
continuously at a pre-set time interval that was programmed
by the user during the initial setup. Each unit measures and
transmits : Process Input Reading, Connector Ambient
Temperature, RF Signal Strength and Battery Condition to
the receiver and is displayed on the PC screen in real time
using the provided software.
2.2 Features
— Transmitter : RTD : PT100
Thermocouple : J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N
— Surface mount & head mount design
— Range of RF communication
Up to 1Km outdoor line of sight
Up to 40m indoor / urban
— Router to extend the range
— Receiver with RS485 communication
— Full featured SCADA
(for Adaptor powered receiver with RS485
communication)
— Programmable transmit interval : 5 to 3600 seconds
— Battery life : Minimum 2 year (with 1 sample / minute
transmit interval)
— Up to 25 - channel reception with single receiver.

4. Any liability for direct or indirect consequential damages

caused by the instrument is excluded, even if the defect
of the instrument is covered by the warranty.

Radix liability for any breach of this agreement shall not

exceed the purchase price paid.

5. Any further claims, based on any title, are

excluded.

6. In case repair service is required under this factory

warranty, please send the instrument, indicating the
exact address of the sender and defect, carefully
packed, postage paid, to : Radix Microsystems, B-1, 2nd
Floor, Ghanshyam Indl. Estate, Off Veera Desai Road,
Andheri (West), Mumbai - 400 053.
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2.3 Specifications
ZGE201 ZGE202
Type A (Surface mount with integral RTD sensor) (Surface mount with remote TC sensor)
Input Type Pt100 Thermocouple : J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N
Range limits 0~50 °C Refer table 1
Accuracy ±0.5 °C Refer table 1
INPUT

Sensor design User specified*

Type B (Surface mount with remote RTD sensor)
Input Type Pt100
Range limits User specified*
Accuracy ±0.5 °C for 0~400 °C*
Sensor design User specified*
PROGRAMMABLE

Device ID 1-25 1-25

PARAMETERS*

Transmit interval 5-3600 seconds 5-3600 seconds

#
Computer interface USB connector for programming of parameters USB connector for programming of parameters #
# Software utility ZGU202 with USB to RS232 converter(Radix model : DCC501) is require to configure programmable parameters
of transmitter.
DATA TRANSMITTED TO HOST Temperature value, transmitter internal temperature, wireless signal strength and battery
condition
Battery AA type, MN1500 Duracell batteries AA type, MN1500 Duracell batteries
POWER

Battery life 2 years (at 1 minute transmit interval) 2 years (at 1 minute transmit interval)
(Note : Battery life is specified at an ambient temperature of 25 °C. For ambient temperatures below this, the battery life reduces
with temperature. Lower the temperature, larger will be the reduction in battery life.
RF frequency transceiver ISM 2.4GHz, direct sequence spread ISM 2.4GHz, direct sequence spread
COMMUNICATION
RF (WIRELESS)

carrier spectrum spectrum

RF output power 63mW (18dBm) 63mW (18dBm)
Range of RF Up to 1Km outdoor line of sight Up to 1Km outdoor line of sight
communication Up to 40m indoor / urban Up to 40m indoor / urban
IEEE 802.15.4, open communication IEEE 802.15.4, open communication
RF data packet standard
architecture architecture
Type A (Surface mount with integral RTD sensor) (Surface mount with remote TC sensor)
Enclosure ABS plastic ABS plastic
Dimensions 80(L) x 82(W) x 55(H) (without antenna) 80(L) x 82(W) x 55(H) (without antenna)
Protection IP54 (The integral sensor does not come IP54
with IP54)
Mounting Surface Surface
MECHANICAL

Sensor location Integral Remote (connected by cable)

Cable entry PG7, Suitable for cable dia 3 to 6.5 mm
Type B (Surface mount with remote RTD sensor)
Enclosure ABS plastic
Dimensions 80(L) x 82(W) x 55(H) (without antenna)
Head dimensions (in mm)
Protection IP54
Mounting Surface
Sensor location Remote (connected by cable)
Cable entry for RTD cable PG7, suitable for cable dia 3 to 6.5 mm
ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating ambient
(ELECTRONICS)

0 °C to 50 °C 0 °C to 50 °C
CONDITIONS

temperature

Relative humidity 0~95%, non-condensing 0~95%, non-condensing

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 TABLE 1
RANGE LIMITS RANGE IN WHICH TYPICAL ACCURACY WORST CASE
SENSOR / INPUT (°C / EU) ACCURACY IS SPECIFIED AT 30 °C ACCURACY
LOW SCALE HIGH SCALE LOW SCALE HIGH SCALE (°C / EU) (°C / EU)
Pt - 6% Rh / Pt - 30% Rh (B) 400 1800 400 1800 ±3 ±5
Chromel / Constantan (E) -200 850 0 850 ±1 ±3
Iron / Constantan (J) -200 760 0 760 ±1 ±3
Chromel / Alumel (K) -200 1370 -50 1200 ±1 ±3
Nicrosil / Nisil (N) -200 1300 -50 1200 ±1 ±3
Pt / Pt - 13% Rh (R) 0 1700 400 1700 ±2 ±5
Pt / Pt - 10% Rh (S) 0 1700 400 1700 ±2 ±5
Copper / Constantan (T) -200 400 -200 400 ±1 ±3

2.4 Front Panel

ZGE201 (PG7 Cable Entry) Fig 1 ZGE201 (Integral Sensor) Fig 2 ZGE202 (Wall Mount) Fig 3

1
1
1

2 2
Wall mount enclosure with remote Wall mount enclosure with integral Wall mount enclosure for remote
RTD sensor RTD sensor Thermocouple

1) Antenna 1) Antenna 1 - Antenna

2) PG7 ,Cable entry for remote sensor 2) Integral Sensor 2 - PG7 ,Cable entry for remote sensor

2.5 Functional Diagram

Fig 4 Fig 5

2 3

6
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2.6 Display & Control Key Functions (Refer 2.4)

Refer Fig.1 Indicator/Display Function

(1) Input Terminal To connect input sensor as per given connection diagram for ZGE201 or ZGE202

Power LED indicator :

i) Turns on for 1 sec when transmitter is turned ON.
ii) Blinks Continuously when the Unit is set in Configuration mode.
(2) LED 1 iii) Blinks once after blinking of LED2 (LED2 blinks multiple times and it is not fixed)
forming a pattern to indicate network failure status. Which notifies that the transmitter
unit is not in vicinity of the receiver or in absence of receiver unit.

Transmission LED indicator :

i) Blinks after every transmit interval preset by user indicating transmission of data.
ii) Blinks multiple times(which is not fixed) following with a blink of LED1 to form a
pattern indicating network failure status. Which notifies that the transmitter unit is not
(3) LED 2 in vicinity of the receiver or in absence of receiver unit.
iii) Blinks for every 2sec transmitting the data along with LED1 when the Transmitter
unit is in Configuration mode.
** Transmit interval of 2sec is default setting only in configuration mode, it will not
change any of existing configuration settings.

(4) Battery Holder To insert batteries

1. ON / OFF key, Slide once to turn on and off the transmitter
(5) SW5 2. Switch to extend the battery life but it removes battery protection.
(It should always OFF)
Setup Key, to enter set up mode to make configuration settings. For that press and hold
(6) SW1 the key till the Power LED starts blinking continuously. Press the key once to exit from
communication mode.
(7) USB connector To connect USB cable for configuration using utility ZGU202

2.7 Connection Diagram

ZGE201 - RTD type Fig 6 ZGE202 - TC type Fig 7

TC
TC+

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 3. MOUNTING

While mounting the transmitter, care should be taken to make sure it is as far away from any metal objects. If nearby metal object
gets too close to the transmitter, it has the potential to interfere the radiations with the way the unit radiates and may cause signal
loss or possibly even the inability to communicate at all with your receiver.

Fig 8

80 55
8

80

80
6
55

13 13
32 32 32 Æ4.3
Mounting Hole

Front View Right Side View Bottom View Rear View

Fig 9

80 55
8
80

55
80
6

18 18

Æ4.3
17 17 Mounting Hole

Front View Right Side View Bottom View Rear View

3.1 Safety Warnings — Do not store batteries with other hazardous or

Batteries may get hot, explode or ignite and cause serious
injury if exposed to abusive conditions. Be sure to follow the
safety warnings listed below:
3.2 Safety Precautions
— Your transmitter operates with 3 AA type Duracell
batteries(MN1500). Never operate your transmitter
with a different battery than what is specified in this
manual or on the product data sheet.
— Do not discharge the battery using any device except
your Transmitter unit. When the battery is used in
devices other than the specified device, it may damage
the battery or reduce its life expectancy. If the device
causes an abnormal current to flow, it may cause the
battery to become hot, explode or ignite and cause
serious injury.
— Refer to the Radix technical data sheet or this manual
for the temperature ranges over which the battery
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combustible materials.
— Do not install the battery backwards so the polarity is
reversed.
— Do not connect the positive terminal and negative
terminal of the battery to each other with any metal object
(such as wire).
— Do not carry or store the battery together with metal
objects.
— Do not pierce the battery with nails, strike the battery with
a hammer, step on the battery or otherwise subject it to
strong impacts or shocks.
— Do not solder directly onto the battery.
— Do not expose battery to water or salt water, or allow the
battery to get wet.
— Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
— When the battery is discharged, insulate the terminals
with adhesive tape or similar materials before disposal.
— Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while using
or storing the battery, the battery emits an unusual smell,
feels hot, changes colour or shape, leaks or appears

can be operated. Use of the battery outside this

temperature range may damage the Transmitter or abnormal in any other way. Contact Radix if any of these
reduce the performance and life of the battery. problems are observed.
— Do not place the battery in fire or heat the battery. — Do not place the battery in microwave ovens, high-
pressure contain
4. OPERATING STEPS FOR ZGU202
4.1 Connection
1. Connect transmitter to USB port of your PC through USB to RS232 converter i.e. DCC501 as shown in fig.

Fig 10

Fig 11

2. Turn on the instrument, the Power LED (RED) will glow indicating transmitter has turned ON following with blinking of
Transmission LED (GREEN) indicating data transmission has started. Press & hold setup key till Power LED starts flashing
continuously indicating transmitter has entered Setup mode.
3. Run the ZGU202 utility as administrator the screen will be displayed as shown below.

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 4. Click on scroll down option of the COM PORT and select the required COM PORT No.

5. After selecting the COM PORT click on connect, all the default settings will be retrieved and displayed.
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6. The device type option indicates the type of device connected (ZGE201/ZGE202).
4.2 Configuration Settings

1. Device ID is user configurable, you can scroll up and down upto 48 nos to change it and select as per your choice.
Remember each device should have its independent device ID, it cannot be repeated for more than one device.
2. Display offset will allow you to nullify the offset error if any.
3. Transmission delay is the time interval between each transmission, you can change it as per your requirement from 5sec to
3600sec

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 4. Input Type option provides you with selection of different input for different Transmitter unit. For ZGE201 it is only RTD.

5. For Device type ZGE202, input type is different Thermocouple combinations as K,J,T,B,S,R,N,E.

6. After setting the parameter as per your requirement click on update to save the configuration and click on disconnect to
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disconnect the instrument.

7. Press and hold communication key on transmitter till the power LED stops flashing continuously indicating you have come
out of communication mode.
4.3 Network Settings
1. To change the PAN ID keep the receiver of same network ON. Then Go to Network setting window for setting PAN ID.

2. Click on Associate button for configuring PAN ID then current parameter values will be read & displayed on the screen.

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 3. If receiver is not present then it will read default values as shown below.

4. For changing PAN ID Enter PAN ID whose receiver is ON & click on apply button.
For eg. if the receiver is ON with PAN ID D15 as shown in picture then the transmitter's pan id should also be set to D15.
One network will have only one PAN ID, one network consisting of 1 receiver, n number of Transmitter and repeater as
required.
If receiver is ON with same PAN ID as that of transmitter it will read the associated network parameters as shown.
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5. If receiver is ON with different PAN ID as that of transmitter, it will read default Fail condition network parameters as shown.

6. To Reset the network click on reset network.

7. Reset network is to be done, if changes are not successfully applied.
For eg., if pan id gets changed but other network parameters such as operating pan id, 16-bit operating pan id or operating
channel are not changed as per the network settings of the powered receiver.
8. This may happen in extreme condition due to loss of response or any false condition. So you can click on reset network to
refresh the device again.
9. Clicking on reset network will not cause any false changing of PAN ID.
10. When required Network Settings are done click on Disconnect button to disconnect the instrument.
11. Press and hold communication key on transmitter till the power LED stops flashing continuously indicating you have come
out of communication mode.

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