Installing Wireless Adapter - Advanced in a Dropped Ceiling

You install Wireless Adapter - Advanced in a dropped ceiling and connect the adapter to an RP-C controller, AS-P server, or AS-B server to add Zigbee wireless connectivity to the controller or server.

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Wireless Adapter - Advanced is a USB-based wireless adapter that enables Zigbee ^TM wireless connectivity with an RP controller, AS-P server, or AS-B server, extending the controller's or server's point count and bringing flexibility in retrofit applications.

The adapter is a Zigbee Certified Product when it is used with RP controllers and automation servers. The adapter is compliant with Zigbee 3.0.

An automation server equipped with the adapter can communicate over the Zigbee wireless protocol with up to 164 wireless devices, depending on the type of Zigbee device and the radio bandwidth usage of the device. An RP controller equipped with the adapter can communicate with up to 30 wireless devices.

For more information, see Supported Wireless Devices .

The adapter works seamlessly within EcoStruxure Building Management systems so that Zigbee objects become easily available to the user.

The adapter’s compact design allows it to plug in to RP controllers or automation servers in tight spaces and the optional mounting cradle, wall plate, and USB cable extension allow for the choice of a wall, ceiling, or exterior of the enclosure mount to maximize the transmission and reception of signals from distributed Zigbee devices.

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Figure: Adapter with mounting cradle and wall plate

The adapter is plugged into the USB host port on the RP controller, AS-P server, or AS-B server. The adapter is powered by the RP controller or automation server, which also provides transient protection to the adapter.

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Figure: Adapter installed on an enclosure exterior and connected to the USB host port of an RP controller

The adapter must be professionally installed to avoid harmful interference to radio communications and to maintain the regulatory compliance and approvals for the device. For more information, see Wireless Adapter - Advanced Regulatory Compliance and Approvals .

In WorkStation, the firmware of the adapter will be automatically updated when you update the RP controller or automation server to which it is connected.

Specifications

Electrical
DC input supply voltage	5 VDC (USB) ^a
a) Connected to and powered by the USB 2.0 host port on the RP controller or automation server.
Maximum power consumption	0.3 W
Wireless connectivity
Communication protocol	Zigbee 3.0
Frequency band	2.4 GHz (ISM band), compliant with IEEE Standard 802.15.4
Maximum output power	+10 dBm
Maximum communication distance	Line-of-sight: 50 m (164 ft)
Antenna	Integrated antenna
Maximum total number of hops allowed in the wireless network	5
Wireless device limits for an RP controller
Maximum total number of wireless devices connected to the wireless network	Up to 30 ^a
a) The maximum number depends on the type of Zigbee device and the radio bandwidth usage of the Zigbee device.
Maximum total number of SE8000 and VT8000 room controllers	4
Maximum total number of Zigbee end devices paired with an RP controller	20
Maximum total number of ASSA ABLOY VingCard electronic locks	1
Wireless device limits for an automation server
Maximum total number of wireless devices connected to the wireless network	Up to 164 ^a
a) The maximum number depends on the type of Zigbee device and the radio bandwidth usage of the Zigbee device.
Maximum total number of Zigbee routers and Zigbee end devices	64
Maximum total number of Zigbee Green Power devices	100
Maximum total number of Zigbee end devices paired with an automation server	20
Environment
Ambient temperature, operating	0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)
Ambient temperature, storage	-40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
Humidity	Maximum 95 % RH non-condensing
Material
Plastic flame rating	UL94 HB
Plenum rating	UL 2043
Ingress protection rating	IP 20
Mechanical
Dimensions, adapter	See drawing below
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Dimensions, mounting cradle and wall plate	See drawing below
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Weight	Adapter: 7.57 g (0.267 oz)
	Cradle and nut: 21.35 g (0.753 oz)
	Cradle, nut, and wall plate: 33.40 g (1.178 oz)
Installation	Connection to USB host port on RP controller or automation server
	Indoor use only
Installation options	Enclosure exterior
	Drop ceiling with mounting cradle (optional)
	Wall with wall plate (optional)
Maximum USB 2.0 cable length	3 m (10 ft)
Hardware
CPU type	ARM Cortex-M4 with Floating Point Unit (FPU)
Frequency	38.4 MHz
SRAM (embedded)	64 KB
Flash memory (embedded)	512 KB
Connectors	USB 2.0, type-A connector