Vaisala VaiNet AP10 Guide Rapide page 10

Overview of AP10 Access Point
Vaisala VaiNet Access Point AP10 is a wireless access point that collects data from VaiNet
wireless data loggers and transfers it to the viewLinc Enterprise Server using a wired Ethernet
connection. AP10 implements Vaisala's proprietary VaiNet protocol. It can connect up to 32
RFL100 Data Loggers to the Vaisala viewLinc Monitoring System. The wireless connection
operates on 868 MHz, 915 MHz, or 920 MHz frequency band depending on the model. For
more information on viewLinc system installation, see the viewLinc Setup Guide and viewLinc
User Guide for your viewLinc Enterprise Server version.
>100 m (330 ft) range
RFL100
Data Loggers
Figure 3 AP10 in the viewLinc Monitoring System
AP10 can be powered from the Ethernet connector using Power over Ethernet (PoE) or from
the power supply connector using the included AC/DC adapter. If both power sources are
connected, the AC/DC adapter is utilized to power the device.
AP10 has two user interfaces:
• Touch interface on the front panel. Use this interface to set up the device during
installation and to locally check the connection status.
• Web interface via the Ethernet connection. This interface provides advanced
configuration features and can be accessed remotely.
AP10 installation location and range
In a typical indoor space, the wireless range of AP10 is at least 100 m (approx. 330 ft). In an
open space with line-of-sight and no interfering structures, the range can be over 500 m
(approx. 1600 ft). Up to 8 access points can be placed within range of each other, even side-
by-side, as long as they each have their own VaiNet channel.
Walls and ceilings are good locations for AP10. Line of sight is not required. If possible, place
AP10 in the same floor as the data loggers. Point the antenna up or down for best wireless
performance.
Avoid placing AP10 close to large metal surfaces, as they may reduce the range of the radio
signal.
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