Mesh S618 Manuel utilisateur
Table of Contents
1. Warnings & Suggestions 4
a. Safety warnings
b. Electrical safety information
c. FCC compliance
2. Part Number Decoder 7
3. Node Components 9
a. S618 node box
b. Solar panel box
4. Preparation 11
a. Unboxing the S618 node
b. Unboxing the solar panel
c. Overview of node ports
d. Overview of USB Hub ports
e. Node modes
5. Creating Your Network 16
a. Setting up the mobile app
b. Getting started
c. Adding to your network
6. Installing the Mount 23
a. Installation factors
b. Mount installation
7. Installing the Node 24
a. Placing a node in its mount
b. Using a node in Gateway Mode
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8. Installing the Solar Panel 28
a. Preparing to install
b. Attaching onto the mount
9. Servicing the Node 31
a. Outer case removal
b. Upgrading node firmware
10. Configurations 34
a. Cellular: SIM card installation
b. Secondary panel installation
c. Power over Ethernet (PoE)
d. Extended range: antenna installation
11. Troubleshooting 38
a. Debugging your node
b. Mobile app diagnostics
c. Common issues
12. Warranty 50
13. Return Policy 50
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Trademarks
MeshPlusPlus, Mesh++, the Mesh++ logo, and S618™ are all
trademarks of MeshPlusPlus, Inc.
Copyrights
Copyright © 2022 MeshPlusPlus, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or
by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without
the prior written consent of MeshPlusPlus, Inc.
Disclaimers
The information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice. Mesh++ assumes no responsibility for any errors
that may appear. Mesh++ makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, by operation of law or otherwise, relating to this
document or products described herein.
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1. Warnings & Suggestions
An S618 is powered primarily via solar energy. If you would like to
power it alternatively through USB-C charging, a required USB-C
Power Delivery 3.0 adapter is not included. When sourcing one,
please note that the adapter must be rated for at least 60W of
output power (20V, 3A minimum) to properly charge the S618.
The S618 can also be powered via DC power supply (12V, >6A) or
802.3af/at Power over Ethernet (PoE) if installed as an add-on.
a. Safety warnings
i. An S618 Installation site typically consists of a high
supporting structure such as a mast, tower or building for
the S618. To prevent injury or loss of life, please take extreme
care when working at heights or near power lines.
ii. Grounding and protective earth:
1. The S618 assembly must be properly grounded through
the mount to protect against lightning. It is the user’s
responsibility to install the equipment in accordance with
national regulations.
2. In the USA, follow Section 810 of the National Electric
Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984 (USA). In Canada, follow
Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code. These codes
describe correct installation procedures for grounding the
outdoor unit, mast, lead-in wire and discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors and connection requirements for
grounding electrodes. Other regulations may apply in
different countries and therefore it is recommended that
installation be contracted to a professional installer.
iii. Before servicing the equipment, always power down and
remove it from its installation site.
iv. External cables:
1. Safety may be compromised if outdoor rated cables are
not used for connections that will be exposed to the
outdoor environment. Connections intended to be
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permanent should be sealed with caulking appropriate
for the environment.
v. Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled
according to all national laws and regulations.
vi. To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in
an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient
temperature of: 104°F (40°C).
vii. IEC 60950-1 - information technology equipment. No
components failed during any safety test.
b. Electrical safety information
i. Installation of the S618 must comply with local and national
electrical codes.
ii. Compliance is required with respect to voltage, frequency,
and current requirements indicated on the manufacturer’s
label. Connection to a different power source than those
specified may result in improper operation, damage to the
equipment or cause a fire if limitations are not followed.
iii. There are no operator serviceable parts inside this
equipment. Service should be provided only by Mesh++ or
authorized reseller.
c. FCC compliance
i. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
ii. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including one that may cause undesired operation.
iii. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference to other WiFi equipment in which the user will
be required to correct the interference at their own expense.
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iv. Class A Notice for FCC
1. Modifying the equipment without the authorization of
Mesh++ may result in the equipment no longer
complying with FCC requirements for Class A digital
devices. In that event, your right to use the equipment
may be limited by FCC regulations, and you may be
required to correct any interference to radio or television
communications at your own expense.
2. This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case users will be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
v. Class A Notice for Canada: this digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
vi. Read, follow, and keep these instructions.
vii. Heed all warnings.
viii. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
ix. WARNING: Do not use this product in a location that can be
submerged by water.
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2. Part Number Decoder
The S618’s extended part number may be helpful to reference if its
configuration needs to be verified before troubleshooting. This
number can be found on a label on the outer case of the node.
1. Model Number: S618
2. Version Number: 1 (as of January 1, 2023)
3. Hardware Revision:
a. 04: standard S618
b. 05: S618 with N-type connectors for external antennas
(additional WiFi 6E radio is required to use them, but the
node can still operate normally without it)
c. 05E: same as above; the connectors are routed to replace
the integrated 2x2 WiFi 6 antennas with external ones
4. Battery Pack(s): 1-5
5. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Capability:
a. Active (A): an active PoE injector (PSE) can power devices
through the USB-C port on the node
b. Passive (P): a passive PoE injector (PSE) can power 12V or
24V devices through the USB-C port on the node
c. Power Module (D): a Powered Device module that allows
the node to be powered or slowly charged over PoE
d. None (N): the node cannot be powered or power other
devices through PoE
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6. Cellular Antennas:
a. C2: 2 antennas installed - 2x2 EM06 4G LTE modem
b. C4: 4 antennas installed - 4x4 EM160 4G LTE or 5G
sub-6 GHz modems
7. Speciality Features:
a. GPS (G): a module that allows the node to determine its
position to an accuracy of several meters
b. eMMC size (2, 5-8): embedded, permanent memory
soldered in a node with its size based on the specific
exponent of the base number 2 (i.e. 5 = 2^5 = 32 GB)
c. Accelerometer (A): a preinstalled integrated circuit that
measures accelerations in 3 directions and rotation along 3
axes - this can determine if a node is moving, which
orientation it is facing with respect to ground, and wind
forces on the mounting structure
d. TPM (T): a Trusted Platform Module allows the node to
securely boot with a cryptographically secure key, keeping
the firmware from being copied
e. eSIM (S): an electronic SIM is a preinstalled integrated circuit
that is equivalent to a SIM card, but can be reprogrammed
to work with various providers without physically switching
out a SIM card
f. External radio: chip ID + frequency band (i.e. 9746 for
QCN9074 @ 6 GHz)
8. Solar Panel Wattage:
a. S75: 75W
b. S83: 83W
9. Cellular Modem:
a. L06: EM06 4G LTE CAT 6 modem
b. L16: EM16 4G LTE CAT 16 modem
c. L5G: 5G-LR sub-6 GHz modem
10. microSD Capacity (M6-9): additional microSD card included for
storage with its size based on the specific exponent of the base
number 2 (i.e. 7 = 2^7 = 128 GB)
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3. Node Components
a. S618 node box
i. S618 Node Assembly
1. Node (cylinder) containing mesh radio and antennas
ii. Main Mount
1. Mount that affixes the cylinder and solar panel onto a
pole or wall
iii. Accessory Box
1. USB Hub
2. SAE cable
3. USB-C data transfer cable
4. Hex Key
5. Hose Clamps
iv. Extended range (N-type) antennas (optional)
b. Solar panel box
i. Solar Panel(s) - 1 or 2 per box
1. Solar panel with arm for mounting
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