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MDS NETio Installation & Operation Guide

MDS 05-4457A01, Rev. A

Figure 3-1. Example of I/O Network Menu

3.2.1 I/O Module Configuration Menu

The I/O Module Configuration Menu is where all NETio Module-spe-
cific information can be viewed or changed.

Invisible place holder

Figure 3-2. I/O Module Configuration Menu

Quick Start
Step #25:

Select the letter associated with a specific I/O point to be configured
and proceed as follows:

If a Discrete Input is selected, proceed to

Section 3.2.2

If a Discrete Output is selected, proceed to

Section 3.2.4

If an Analog Input is selected, proceed to

Section 3.2.3

Summary of Contents for NETio Series

Page 1: ...peration Guide Invisible place holder MDS 05 4457A01 Rev A MARCH 1 2007 Wireless Communication Transceivers for Analog Digital I O Signals MDS NETioTM Series Microwave Data Systems Inc Base Module Exp...

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Page 3: ...RS 15 2 1 INTRODUCTION 17 2 2 INITIAL SETUP 17 2 2 1 NETio Backplane Communication 18 2 2 2 Measure Connect DC Power 18 2 3 SET BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE NETio BASE MODULE 19 2 3 1 Starting Informati...

Page 4: ...nfiguration Menu 40 2 8 ACCESSING NETio UNITS VIA AN entraNET AP 41 2 8 1 Wireless Network Menu 42 2 8 2 Remote Management Menu 43 2 8 3 Over the Air Configuration of Remotes 44 3 I O POINT CONFIGURAT...

Page 5: ...net Port 75 6 MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 77 6 1 INTRODUCTION 78 6 2 NETio entraNET RADIO MAINTENANCE SUPPORT 78 6 2 1 Modifying NETio entraNET RF Output Power 78 6 2 2 Performance Statistics RS...

Page 6: ...transmitters FCC ID E5MDS EL806 MDS OEM TransNET 900MHz FHSS transceiver IC ID 3738A MDSEL806 FCC ID OUR XBEEPRO 2 4 GHz Zigbee module IC ID 4214A XBEEPRO NETio Expansion Modules equipped with wireles...

Page 7: ...s and may void the approval 5 When installed in a Class I Div 2 Groups A B C or D hazardous location observe the fol lowing WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been s...

Page 8: ...nd present a health risk due to hazardous substances contained within To avoid dissemination of these substances into our envi ronment and to diminish the demand on natural resources we encourage you...

Page 9: ...YSTEM 1 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 1 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL 3 1 1 1 Conventions Used 3 1 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3 1 3 HOW IT WORKS 5 1 3 1 I O Operating Modes 5 1 3 2 Configuration Levels 6 1 3 3 Mod...

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Page 11: ...menu screen to assist those requiring more detail Menu Routing Accessing the Menu You Need To help show the path to a menu selection routing entries are used in several places in this manual As an exa...

Page 12: ...3 000 feet 914 meters away from the Base Module if equipped with the WeXP option WeXP is a com pletely separate 2 4 GHz 802 15 4 wireless network designed for short range communication Actual range d...

Page 13: ...mode is called Protocol Node In this mode the desired protocol can be selected from the NETio Protocol Library The NETio Unit becomes protocol aware and you can monitor inputs and generate outputs us...

Page 14: ...on Modules NETio Module Activation Required Unit ID Base Module ID Module ID Expansion Module ID if used I O Points Required I O Point parameters such as signal type and range Signal Extender Function...

Page 15: ...ring is required for Expansion Modules that are phys ically attached to the Base Module Expansion Modules can also be equipped with WeXP 2 4 GHz functionality which allows them to be installed up to 3...

Page 16: ...pe 3 NIOXM 3W Type 4 NIOXM 4W Type 6 NIOXM 6W Type 7 NIOXM 7W 1 Analog Input 0 5 V 0 10 V 4 20 mA 1 Analog Output 4 20 Ma 2 Discrete Inputs 2 Discrete Outputs 6 Discrete Inputs 6 Discrete Outputs 2 An...

Page 17: ...50 TNC connector 30 dBm 1W Output Max 30 dBm Input Max ETH ETHERNET 10BaseT IP Ethernet Port WeXP RF CONNECTOR Wireless Expansion Antenna 2 4 GHz IEEE 802 15 4 09 12 13 16 TERMINATIONS LED PANEL PWR P...

Page 18: ...P Ethernet Payload communication for an external RTU or PLC Rugged Packaging MDS NETio modules are housed in compact and rugged high impact cases that need only be protected from direct exposure to th...

Page 19: ...es only a flat blade screwdriver or other tool to pull down on the spring loaded tab at the bottom of the radio s mounting bracket see Figure 1 7 With the tab held down swing the bottom of the radio a...

Page 20: ...ule s TNC antenna connector to a Type N commonly used on large diameter coaxial cables 97 1677A159 3 ft 1m 97 1677A160 6 ft 1 8m Ethernet RJ 45 Straight thru Cable CAT5 Cable Assy 84 RJ45 to RJ45 03 2...

Page 21: ...M RG142B Coax Assy 24 IN 97 2036A24 Coaxial Cable Assembly SMA M to N Male 50 OHM RG142B Coax Assy 36 IN 97 2036A25 Coaxial Cable Assembly SMA Female to SMA Right Angle Coax Adapter 97 2036A26 Whip An...

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Page 23: ...Expansion Module Configuration 26 2 4 ASSIGNING MODULE IDs 27 2 4 1 ID Conflict List Menu 29 2 4 2 Conflict Resolution Menu 30 2 4 3 Configuring WeXP Wireless Expansion Modules 31 2 4 4 I O Module Con...

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Page 25: ...performed with any number of modules This section describes the hardware setup and software configuration of NETio 2 2 INITIAL SETUP The following steps explain how to make connections to NETio power...

Page 26: ...power as shown in Figure 2 2 Strip the wire leads to 6 mm 0 25 Be sure to observe proper polarity with the posi tive lead on the left and negative on the right NOTE When multiple modules are connecte...

Page 27: ...d the Network Address and Unit ID must be set in each Base Module first Quick Start Step 2 Start a HyperTerminal session to COM1 on the Base Module and log into NETio Proceed to Section 2 3 1 Console...

Page 28: ...ord prompt enter the password admin is the default password Press Upon successful log in the Starting Infor mation Screen appears 2 3 1 Starting Information Screen Upon successful log in the Starting...

Page 29: ...k Address is essential for association to an MDS entraNET Access Point All Units in a system must have the exact same address Radio Status Shows the module s entraNET radio association as follows Asso...

Page 30: ...uration and data Com1 Configuration Tools to configure the COM1 serial port See CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP ETHERNET COM MUNICATIONS on Page 73 Ethernet Port Tools to configure the IP Ethernet port I O...

Page 31: ...ction 2 3 4 Invisible place holder Figure 2 6 Wireless Configuration Menu entraNET Configuration Select options for NETio entra NET class radio parameters WeXP Configuration Select options for WeXP op...

Page 32: ...o Base Module to match that of the entraNET AP It is also used to set a Unit Address that is different from the factory default value The factory default value is the Base Module serial number Because...

Page 33: ...iated with 2 3 6 WeXP Configuration Menu To configure the WeXP parameters return to the main Wireless Config uration Menu Figure 2 6 and select B to access the WeXP Configura tion menu The Base Module...

Page 34: ...eout Time Timeout period for WeXP com munication 2 3 7 Wireless Expansion Module Configuration NOTE Review this entire section before proceeding to Section 2 4 ASSIGNING MODULE IDs Each Wireless Expan...

Page 35: ...ule automatically resolves the number type and connection method for Expansion Modules upon power up and assigns temporary Module IDs until they are formally configured Set Module ID Formally activate...

Page 36: ...Module coupled directly to the Base through the buss connector WeXP Connected to the Base Module through the WeXP wireless network I O Layout Summary of the module s I O points number and type that a...

Page 37: ...is resolved by assigning each module a unique Module Address Invisible place holder Figure 2 11 ID Conflict List Menu Pubs Note Need to re capture with conflicting modules shown Four informational fie...

Page 38: ...le as defined by the user The default entry is the last four digits of the module s serial number This value does not need to be unique in the NETio Unit Requested Address ID Unique Module Address req...

Page 39: ...module that is part of this NETio Unit The WeXP Network Address must match the address set in the Base Module in Chapter 2 Quick Start Step 13 If WeXP is used configure its parameters before doing any...

Page 40: ...viewed or set Quick Start Step 15 Select B and enter the WeXP Network Address to match the address entered in Section 2 3 6 above Proceed to Section 2 5 if an entraNET AP will be used Otherwise refer...

Page 41: ...stem the following LED indications should be seen within 30 seconds of start up on the Wireless Expansion Module PWR Lit continuously WeXP Lit continuously If the previous steps have been successfully...

Page 42: ...e entraNET Access Point needs to be configured only if one or more of the following conditions exist 1 Signal Extender functions will involve multiple NETio Base modules i e requiring an AP 2 Payload...

Page 43: ...sly providing a minimum of 11 Watts A power connector with screw terminals is provided with each module Strip the wire leads to 6 mm 0 25 Be sure to observe proper polarity as shown in Figure 2 2 with...

Page 44: ...t 8N1 flow control disabled VT100 emula tion NOTE The exact parameters given above must be used for console terminal communication Improper settings are a common cause of difficulty Telnet connection...

Page 45: ...summary of avail able screens and selections is given below For detailed explanations of these menu items refer to the MDS entraNET manual 05 4055A01 Table 2 1 Key AP Parameters Defaults Menu Item Mgt...

Page 46: ...Main Menu Figure 2 21 is the entryway to all user controllable features The radio s Device Name appears at the top of this and all other screens to identify the unit that is being interrogated A summ...

Page 47: ...below For additional details on these settings refer to the MDS entraNET manual Part No 05 4055A01 IP Configuration Allows viewing setting the transceiver s IP address netmask and gateway addresses W...

Page 48: ...The Radio s Net work Address is not programmed at the factory X Address Extended Address used for installations with mul tiple APs supporting mobility This address must be a unique value different fr...

Page 49: ...al subnet mask This field is unneces sary if DHCP is enabled 255 255 0 0 IP Gateway The IPv4 address of the default gateway device typically a router This field is unnecessary if all devices are on th...

Page 50: ...ith the configuration steps in this manual beginning with Section 2 3 5 Quick Start Step 21 From the entraNET AP Main Menu see Figure 2 25 select G and proceed to Section 2 8 1 Invisible place holder...

Page 51: ...place holder Figure 2 27 Remote Database Menu Quick Start Step 22 Select C to configure a specific NETio Unit then proceed to Section 2 8 2 2 8 2 Remote Management Menu The Remote Management Menu Figu...

Page 52: ...NETio Unit ID then select B to configure Proceed to Section 2 8 3 2 8 3 Over the Air Configuration of Remotes Once Manage Selected Remote has been selected an over the air con nection is made to the N...

Page 53: ...Menu 48 3 2 2 Discrete Input Menu 49 3 2 3 Analog Input Menu 50 3 2 4 Discrete Output Menu 51 3 2 5 Analog Output Menu 52 3 3 MAPPING INPUTS TO OUTPUTS FOR SIGNAL EXTENSION AND REGENERATION 53 3 3 1 S...

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Page 55: ...e Section 2 3 4 Module ID The number assigned to the NETio module For Expansion Modules The Module ID is set by the user see Section 2 3 5 Point Number This number references the physical termina tion...

Page 56: ...spe cific information can be viewed or changed Invisible place holder Figure 3 2 I O Module Configuration Menu Quick Start Step 25 Select the letter associated with a specific I O point to be configu...

Page 57: ...nu This menu allows you to review and revise the Point ID Tag for a dis crete input by selecting the letter A Figure 3 3 Discrete Input Menu Point ID Tag Text to describe the use of this I O point Val...

Page 58: ...t Menu User Alterable Parameters Point ID Tag Text to describe the use of this I O point Range Mode User configured field that sets the type of input Options are determined by module type but can be 4...

Page 59: ...afe Mode The way this output should fail if communica tions is lost Press the spacebar to cycle through the options as follows High Highest possible output for range Low Lowest possible output for ran...

Page 60: ...le ID Point Number see Section 3 3 Failsafe Mode The way this output should fail if communica tions is lost Press the spacebar to cycle through the options as follows High Highest possible output for...

Page 61: ...O Mapping Overview I O signals can be mapped between NETio Modules anywhere on the wireless network The only limitations are that a single unit can be mapped to a maximum of 4 output locations and an...

Page 62: ...an Analog Input connected to Module ID 2 to the Analog Output on the Base Module follow these steps 1 Go to the Analog Output Menu for Analog Output 1 on the Base Module see Figure 3 8 and select C to...

Page 63: ...s When mapping between NETio Units the same steps given in Section 3 3 1 should be followed with the exception that the Unit ID must match the NETio Unit where the I O signal originates 3 4 FAILSAFE S...

Page 64: ...ior is always activated for an output signal 3 4 1 Configuring Failsafe Settings Figure 3 10 shows the Analog Output and Discrete Output menus Each menu contains a field for failsafe mode Invisible pl...

Page 65: ...second If there is a loss of backplane communication or the entraNET wireless communication is lost for more than the timeout value then the output will enter the specified Failsafe Mode NOTE If the s...

Page 66: ...ansion Module from the I O Network Menu then selecting A for Configure Module The menu shown in Figure 3 13 is displayed Invisible place holder Figure 3 13 Module Menu The default WeXP timeout setting...

Page 67: ...NATIONS 4 Chapter Counter Reset 4 1 I O POWER CONNECTIONS 61 4 1 1 Module Dimensions 61 4 1 2 I O Configurations 61 4 2 I O POINTS WIRING TERMINATION 62 4 2 1 Analog Input Wiring 62 Current Mode 62 Vo...

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Page 69: ...on module type 4 1 1 Module Dimensions Dimensions for the Base and Expansion Modules are provided below Base Module Dimensions 14 6 H x 4 14 W x 11 4 D cm 5 75 H x 1 63 W x 4 5 D in Expansion Module D...

Page 70: ...t Mode Figure 4 2 2 Wire Transmitter Wiring Table 4 1 I O Configurations Module Model I O Type Functions Supported I O Wiring Examples Terminations Base NETio BM NETIO EB N A 2DI 2DO 1AI 1AO Figure 4...

Page 71: ...nsion 3 Wire Transmitter w NETio Power Supply AI AI Signal POWER SUPPLY TRANSMITTER AI AI MDS NETio Base or Expansion 4 Wire Transmitter w External Power Supply Signal Supply TRANSMITTER 24 ISO 24 ISO...

Page 72: ...DI 1 DI 2 DO 1 DO 2 ETH WeXP COM1 LINK 01 04 05 08 TERMINALS POWER SUPPLY TRANSMITTER Analog Input Current or Voltage 2 Wire Transmitter w External Power Supply Ain Ain TERMINALS Aout Discrete Input w...

Page 73: ...nt or Voltage 2 Wire Transmitter w External Power Supply Discrete Input w External Power Supply POWER IN 6 30 Vdc PWR WeXP DI 1 DI 2 DO 1 DO 2 SIGNAL Analog Input Voltage 4 Wire Transmitter w NETio Su...

Page 74: ...NALS 09 12 13 16 TERMINALS Discrete Input w External Power Supply SWITCH POWER SUPPLY Din Din POWER IN 6 30 Vdc Table 4 4 NETio XM 2 I O Configuration 2 Terminations Functions 6DI TERM FUNCTION TERM F...

Page 75: ...6 TERMINALS LOAD POWER SUPPLY Dout Dout 01 04 05 08 TERMINALS POWER IN 6 30 Vdc Discrete Output w External Power Supply Table 4 5 NETio XM 3 I O Configuration 3 Terminal Functions 6DO TERM FUNCTION TE...

Page 76: ...nt or Voltage 2 Wire Transmitter w External Power Supply Ain Ain TERMINALS Ain Analog Input Current w NETio Supplied Power 24V TRANSMITTER Ain Discrete Input w External Power Supply SWITCH POWER SUPPL...

Page 77: ...ble 4 7 NETio XM 6 Expansion Module I O Terminations Functions 2DI 2DO 2AI V 2A0 V Note Analog inputs and outputs are not isolated TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION 01 POWER 05 A...

Page 78: ...ng for connecting analog inputs Section 4 2 2 Discrete Points Wiring for connecting discrete input or output points Table 4 8 NETio XM 7 Expansion Module I O Terminations Functions 1DI 3DO 2AI I TERM...

Page 79: ...peration Guide 71 5 CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS 5 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 5 1 CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS 73 5 1 1 Configuring the NETio Serial Port...

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Page 81: ...or configuration steps In general the applicable information is contained in Chapter 3 of that manual The menus described below relate to configuring serial and IP Ethernet Communication in NETio as t...

Page 82: ...1 200 115 200 19200 Format This item allows you to set the interface signaling parameters that will be used Baud Rate see above entry for allowable range Data bits parity and stop bits may be set usi...

Page 83: ...sed flow control 5 1 2 Configuring the IP Ethernet Port To enable or disable the IP Ethernet port select Ethernet Port from the Main Menu Figure 5 1 Invisible place holderTo enable IP Ethernet Port fo...

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Page 85: ...2 3 Setting Approved Access Points and Passwords 80 6 2 4 Maintenance Tools Date and Time 81 6 3 WeXP NETio MODULE MAINTENANCE 81 6 3 1 View Set Expansion Module WeXP RF Power 82 6 3 2 Changing Base...

Page 86: ...y NETio Device and I O Module customization 6 2 NETio entraNET RADIO MAINTENANCE SUPPORT All NETio entraNET related configuration maintenance and support information is accessed through the NETio Main...

Page 87: ...n on entraNET related parameters is available from the Performance Statis tics Menu The menu shown in Figure 6 3 is shown All communication statistics can be reached from this menu To reach this menu...

Page 88: ...the available selections 6 2 3 Setting Approved Access Points and Passwords Using the Security Menu a list of approved Access Points can be built to ensure the NETio Unit only associates with authori...

Page 89: ...the integrity of the firmware in the radio Reboot Restarts NETio firmware Current Time Allows setting of the NETio s date and time Invisible place holder Figure 6 6 Maintenance Tools Menu 6 3 WeXP NET...

Page 90: ...s viewing or changing the WeXP s RF output power level Figure 6 8 shows this menu To change the power level select WeXP Power Level and use the spacebar to cycle through the available output power set...

Page 91: ...eXP Con figuration Menu shown in Figure 6 9 Main Menu Wireless Configura tion WeXP Configuration To change the channel select Channel Number and enter any number between 12 and 20 6 3 4 WeXP RSSI and...

Page 92: ...rformance and Statistics Menu 6 4 DEVICE MODULE and I O POINT DESCRIPTIONS NETio allows users the ability to customize the names for a NETio Unit Module and I O Point This is useful when the user want...

Page 93: ...O Point Names NETio Module Names are changed by selecting Location at the Module Menu shown in Figure 6 8 on Page 82 I O Point Names are changed by selecting Point ID Tag in the Point Menus an exampl...

Page 94: ...4 141 40mW 5 125 32mW 6 115 25mW 7 100 20mW 8 090 16mW 9 080 125mW 10 071 10mW 11 064 12 058 13 050 14 045 15 040 16 0355 dBm mV Po 17 31 5 18 28 5 19 25 1 20 22 5 01mW 21 20 0 22 17 9 23 15 9 24 14 1...

Page 95: ...dio to its proper operating specifications If return of the equipment is necessary you will be issued a Service Request Order SRO number The SRO number will help expedite the repair so that the equipm...

Page 96: ...Microwave Data Systems Inc Rochester NY 14620 General Business 1 585 242 9600 FAX 1 585 242 9620 Web www microwavedata com 175 Science Parkway A product of Microwave Data Systems Inc...

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