Device installation order
Install at least one CA10 access point on a site before starting to switch on CWL100 data loggers. Doing this allows you to save time as you can verify the connections much faster:
- Having the first measurements appear in the Jade service from a new data logger may take up to 30 minutes, with up to one hour additional wait if the data logger was in power save mode. This time is as short as possible if the data loggers can connect immediately when they are switched on.
- If there is no access point, the data loggers will go to power save mode and wait for an access point to become available. This can be inconvenient if you are waiting to verify the wireless connection. See CWL100 radio power saving mode.
Using info mode to verify radio connectivity
CWL100 data logger has a special, temporary operating mode called info mode that provides more information on the display, and also updates the radio signal indicator more rapidly. You can use it during installation to more quickly verify that the data logger is in range of the access point. Very useful on the edges of the radio range, and in areas with heavy obstructions.
For more information, see CWL100 info mode.
Set radio channels when using multiple access points
Using more than one CA10 access point on a site is recommended as CWL100 data loggers will automatically switch to another access point in your system if they lose their connection. However, you must make sure that all access points on a site are operating on their own radio channel. There are 8 channels so you can have up to 8 access points in range of each other. Each access point can connect up to 32 data loggers.
For more information, see Setting CA10 radio channel.