ViewPoint Professional Series VPx Sensor User Manual Document No. DV3412 September 24, 2021 Rev. Draft VPx Sensor User Manual 2 Contents 1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.3 4.4 7.1 7.2 7.3 Figures ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4 FCC NOTICE ................................................................................................................................... 5 Industry Canada ............................................................................................................................ 6 3.0 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 7 Buttons .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Audio Visual Alarm ........................................................................................................................ 7 Input Types .................................................................................................................................... 8 4.0 Menus ............................................................................................................................................... 9 Home ............................................................................................................................................. 9 4.1 4.2 Min Max ........................................................................................................................................ 9 Clear Min Max ............................................................................................................................. 10 Diagnostics Menu ........................................................................................................................ 10 5.0 5.1 New Battery .................................................................................................................................... 12 Battery Replacement .................................................................................................................. 12 6.0 7.0 Ports ................................................................................................................................................ 14 Specs ............................................................................................................................................... 15 RTD .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Temperature and Humidity ........................................................................................................ 15 Power .......................................................................................................................................... 15 8.0 9.0 9.1 LCD Icon Legend .............................................................................................................................. 16 Operation Compatibility ................................................................................................................. 18 DS-VP-PRO-900-S Radio Network Compatibility ......................................................................... 18 9.1.1 9.1.2 ViewPoint G5 Compatibility ................................................................................................ 18 CheckPoint G4 Compatibility .............................................................................................. 18 10.0 Accessory and Probe List ................................................................................................................ 19 11.0 VPx Sensor Models .......................................................................................................................... 19 Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 3 1.0 Figures 3-1 VPx Sensor with LCD ............................................................................................................................... 7 3-2 VPx Sensor with LCD Buttons.................................................................................................................. 7 Table 3-1 Input Types .................................................................................................................................... 8 4-1 Home Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Table 4-1 Access Min Max Menu Procedure ................................................................................................ 9 4-2 Min Max Screen .................................................................................................................................... 10 Table 4-2 Clear Min Max Procedure ........................................................................................................... 10 Table 4-3 Access Diagnostics Screen Procedure ......................................................................................... 10 4-3 900 MHz Diagnostics Screen ................................................................................................................. 11 4-4 Wi-Fi Diagnostics Screen ....................................................................................................................... 11 5-1 VPx Sensor Top and Back View ............................................................................................................. 12 5-2 VPx Sensor Internal View (Back Cover Removed) ................................................................................ 13 Table 5-1 Reset Battery Level Display Procedure (LCD) .............................................................................. 13 6-0 VPx Sensor Bottom Side View Showing Ports ....................................................................................... 14 Table 6-1 VPx Sensor Bottom Side View Showing Ports ............................................................................. 14 Table 6-2 VPx Sensor RTD Probe Pin Assignments ..................................................................................... 14 Table 6-3 VPx Sensor 4-20 ma, 5v, 10v and 30v Inputs .............................................................................. 15 Table 8-1 LCD Icon Legend .......................................................................................................................... 17 Table 9-1 Input and Accessory Type Part Numbers .................................................................................... 19 Table 10-1 VPx Models ............................................................................................................................... 19 Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 4 2.0 Introduction The VPx sensor integrates with Mesas ViewPoint 1.1 or above software solution. The VPx 900 MHz sensor operates in a 902 to 928 MHz range. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Sensor operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: This unit is not explosion proof and is not rated for intrinsically safe installations. Ex. Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 5 2.1 FCC NOTICE WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is 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 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
* Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
* Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
* Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. RF Exposure Notice: To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antennas must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 6 2.2 Industry Canada This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dIndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) lutilisateur de lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 7 3.0 Features 3.1 Buttons 3-1 VPx Sensor with LCD Cycle Used for cycling through screens or menu options Select Select menu option Previous /
Next Return to previous screen or Next option Mute Mute local Audio Visual Alarms 3-2 VPx Sensor with LCD Buttons 3.2 Audio Visual Alarm VPx Sensor has local Audible Visual alarms to notify individuals of sensor alarm states even with no access to the Viewpoint software. Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 8 LED for Visual Alarm To mute local Audible and/or visual alarms, press the perform corrective action for alarm states, do so in the ViewPoint software. button to silence the local alarm ONLY.* To
*Note: This is only possible when the sensor is in an alarm state. It cannot be used to mute future alarms. Muting the sensor with the local alarm, the sensor comes back into and then goes back out of range again, then the local alarm will be triggered again and will need to be muted again if desired. button on the device will only mute that alarm. If, after muting the 3.3 Input Types Parameter Temperature Humidity CO2 O2 Door Status Horizontal Motion Dry Contact Power DC Voltage 4-20 mA Differential Pressure Particle Count Leak Detection Application
-200 C to + 250 C (Type K thermocouple, up to +538 C) 0% to 100% (Temp 5 C to +40 C) 0% to 20%
0% to 25% (use 4-20 mA sensor and third-party sensor) Open / Closed Door Platelet Incubator Normal v. Alarm State (Normally Closed or Open) 100 to 240 V (Detect Power Outages) 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 V, 0 to 30 V Various sensors with powered 4-20 mA interface
-1.0 to + 1.0 inches H20 /-.25 to +.25 / -.5 to +.5 Utilizes 4-20 mA Sensor Output Detect water in critical areas Table 3-1 Input Types Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 9 4.0 Menus 4.1 Home 4-1 Home Screen 4.2 Min Max To get to the Min-Max screen, start at the Home screen, Press Result Step 1 Min Max Screen x1 Table 4-1 Access Min Max Menu Procedure Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 10 4.3 Clear Min Max 4-2 Min Max Screen Press Result Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Option Screen Select Clear Min Max Confirm Clear Min Max x2 x1 x1 Table 4-2 Clear Min Max Procedure 4.4 Diagnostics Menu The VPx sensor has onboard diagnostic capabilities that can assist in a variety of setup or troubleshooting scenarios. To access the Diagnostics screen, start at the Home screen:
Press Result Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Option Screen Move up to Diagnostics Diagnostics Screen x2 x1 x1 Table 4-3 Access Diagnostics Screen Procedure Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 11 4-3 900 MHz Diagnostics Screen 4-4 Wi-Fi Diagnostics Screen Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 12 5.0 New Battery Note: Use only 3 3.6 V Lithium-Ion Batteries (P/N 166112). 5.1 Battery Replacement To replace the (3) 3.6V lithium batteries in the VPx sensor, press down on the two recessed areas on the rear plate of the sensor and pull back the back cover to open the unit. 5-1 VPx Sensor Top and Back View Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 13 5-2 VPx Sensor Internal View (Back Cover Removed) After replacing the batteries, it is necessary to reset the battery level indicator. To reset the battery level indicator, start from the Home screen:
Press Result Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Option Screen Move up to New Battery New Battery Confirmation Confirm New Battery x2 x2 x1 x1 Table 5-1 Reset Battery Level Display Procedure (LCD) Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 6.0 Ports The VPx Sensor has 4 I/O ports that can accept 2 channels of RTD temperature probes, 2 channels of general-purpose analog probes: 4-20 ma, 5v, 10v, 20v and 30v, a discrete switch/contact input, and one I2C input for a Humidity/Temperature probe. 14 1 2 3 4 5 6-0 VPx Sensor Bottom Side View Showing Ports VPx Sensor Ports Defined:
Channel Port 1 1 Description 4-Wire RTD 4-Wire Cryo RTD DC Voltage - 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 V, 0 to 30 V DC 4-20 ma - Various sensors Door Status - Open / Closed Door Dry Contact - Normally Closed or Open 4-Wire RTD 4-Wire Cryo RTD DC Voltage - 0 to 5 V, 0 to 10 V, 0 to 20 V, 0 to 30 V DC 4-20 ma - Various sensors 1 and/or 2 Humidity/Temperature N/A External Power - 5V 1A AC/DC Wall Mount Adapter
(TWA22 Power Supply) Discrete 2 2 3 4 5 Table 6-1 VPx Sensor Bottom Side View Showing Ports Connections for RTD Probes:
Channel 1 & 2 Pin 1 2 3 4 Description RTD black wire RTD black wire RTD white wire RTD white wire Table 6-2 VPx Sensor RTD Probe Pin Assignments Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 15 Connections for 4-20 ma, 5v, 10v and 30v Inputs:
Channel 1 & 2 Pin 1 2 3 4 Description Not connected 4-20 ma in; 5,10,20,30v in Ground Not connected Table 6-3 VPx Sensor 4-20 ma, 5v, 10v and 30v Inputs 7.0 Specs All specs below are estimated ranges for the particular inputs. Please refer to the probe specific documentation for the exact ranges and tolerances. The VPx sensor utilizes (2) 1,000 Ohm RTDs to cover -200C to +140C 7.1 RTD 4-Wire RTD (P/N CM-000188) Range: -90C to +140C Tolerance: 0.5C @ -25C to +45C (1.0C @ -90C to -26C and +46C to +140C) 4-Wire Cryo RTD (P/N CM-000189) Range: -200C to +70C Tolerance: 1.0C over full operating range 7.2 Temperature and Humidity VPx monitors temperature and humidity with an external probe. Temperature and Humidity Probe (P/N 72112) Range: +5C to 40C and 10% RH to 90% RH Accuracy: 0.5C and 3% RH 7.3 Power VPx sensor makes use of a 5V 1A AC/DC Wall Mount Adapter (TWA22 Power Supply) Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 16 8.0 LCD Icon Legend Icon Description Alarm, above/below alarm limits Alarm, limits (Min-Max screen) A/C Power connected Battery Full Battery 2/3 Battery 1/3 Battery Low Home Settings Link broken Link connected Min Max Fast Transmit Memory 1/3 full Memory 2/3 full Memory full Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 17 Sound On Sound Muted Icon for Min/Max screen Motion (not moving) Motion (Moving) Contact No Contact Door Open Door Closed Signal Quality (no signal) Signal Quality Poor Signal Quality Fair Signal Quality Good Signal Quality Best Table 8-1 LCD Icon Legend Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 18 9.0 Operation Compatibility 9.1 DS-VP-PRO-900-S Radio Network Compatibility The DS-VP-PRO-900-S supports two radio networks: ViewPoint G5 Compatibility and CheckPoint G4 Compatibility. The sensor can be configured for either mode using the VPx Configuration Utility. To use the utility to set the mode, first click the Read All button, navigate to the Wi / Radio tab and select an option in the Compatibility Mode field. Click the Apply Radio + Flexband Config button. 9.1.1 ViewPoint G5 Compatibility Select ViewPoint G5 Compatibility mode when using the sensor with a ViewPoint radio network and when the sensor will be communicating with a ViewPoint AP. For ViewPoint G5 Compatibility (G5/G6 Mode) (902.62 to 927.62 MHz):
Hop Table Main (0) Low (1) High (2) Frequency Range MHz 906.12 to 924.12 902.62 to 914.87 914.87 to 927.62 Make sure to select the hop table that the radio network is using. The default hop table used is 0 Main. Use the other hop tables in case there is interference issues or to segregate between radio networks. 9.1.2 CheckPoint G4 Compatibility Select CheckPoint G4 Compatibility mode when using the sensor with a CheckPoint radio network and when the sensor will be communicating with a CheckPoint AP. Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com VPx Sensor User Manual 19 For CheckPoint G4 Compatibility (G4 Compatibility Mode) (903.000 to 926.000 MHz):
Hop Table Frequency Range MHz Standard (0) Full (1) Low (2) High (3) 906.000 to 924.000 903.000 to 926.000 903.000 to 913.325 914.773 to 926.000 Num Transmitting Channels 58 58 58 58 Make sure to select the hop table that the radio network is using. The default hop table used is 0 Standard. Use the other hop tables in case there is interference issues or to segregate between radio networks. 10.0 Accessory and Probe List Input/Accessory Type Standard RTD Cryo RTD Temp/Humidity (Snap) Analog Cable Door Switch, Motion, Alarm Contact 3.6V Li Batteries AC Adapter Part Number CM-000188 CM-000189 72112 (requires CM-000164) CM-000284 CM-000183 166113 TWA26 Table 10-1 Input and Accessory Type Part Numbers 11.0 VPx Sensor Models VPx Sensor Model ViewPoint Professional 900MHz Sensor DS-VP-PRO-900-S Part Number Table 10-1 VPx Models Mesa Labs, Inc. 12100 W. 6th Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228 USA Tel: 303-565-2724 monitoring.mesalabs.com techsupport@mesalabs.com