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Products: AS-B, AS-P, RP-C, Wireless Adapter - Advanced
Functionalities: Hardware
Product version: 3.2
6/10/2022

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 or SmartX AS-P 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-C controller or SmartX AS-P server, extending the controller's point count and bringing flexibility in retrofit applications.

The adapter can communicate over the Zigbee wireless protocol with up to 10 wireless devices.

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

The adapter’s compact design allows it to plug in to RP-C controllers or SmartX AS-P 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-C controller or SmartX AS-P server. The adapter is powered by the RP-C controller or SmartX AS-P 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-C 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 .

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-C controller or SmartX AS-P server.
Maximum power consumption
0.3 W
Wireless connectivity
Communication protocol
Zigbee
Frequency band
2.4 GHz (ISM band), compliant with IEEE Standard 802.15.4
Maximum total number of Zigbee Green Power devices connected to the wireless network
10
For more information, see Supported Wireless Devices .
Maximum output power
+10 dBm
Maximum communication distance
Line-of-sight: 50 m (164 ft)
Antenna
Integrated antenna
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-C controller or SmartX AS-P 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

To install Wireless Adapter - Advanced in a dropped ceiling

  1. Refer to the dimensional drawings before installing the adapter.

     
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  2. Ensure that you have the proper mounting hardware.

  3. Find a suitable location on the ceiling for mounting the adapter.

  4. Mark the place where the hole should be in the ceiling tile.

     
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  5. Remove the ceiling tile.

  6. Create a 32 mm (1.250 inches) diameter mounting hole in the ceiling tile.

     
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    Tip:

    Use a hole saw or ceiling tile hole cutter to create the hole in the ceiling tile.

  7. Mount the cradle and fasten it using the thumb nut.

     
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  8. Install the adapter in the cradle.

     
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  9. Connect the SmartX USB extension cable to the adapter.

     
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    Important:

    Use the following USB cable ordered from Schneider Electric:

    • Plenum rated SmartX USB extension cable of length 3 m (10 ft) (part number SXWUSBCBL10002)

  10. Connect the SmartX USB extension cable to the USB host port on the RP-C controller or SmartX AS-P server.

     
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  11. Reinstall the ceiling tile.

You can now use the adapter.

See Also

  • Wireless Adapter - Advanced
  • Installing Wireless Adapter - Advanced on an Enclosure Exterior
  • Installing Wireless Adapter - Advanced on a Wall