
N-BW2 Networker Bridge (WIFI)
API-N-BW2
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2.
N-BW2 Networker Bridge (WIFI) Operation
2.1 Overview
The N-BW2 Networker Bridge (WIFI) (referred to as N-BW2 from here on) provides a means of remotely
interfacing to Rinnai Networker based systems allowing control and monitoring of heating/cooling appliances the
Networker system manages. The primary interface used for access to the Networker system is a TCP connection
over WIFI. Although a USB port is provided this is purely for production testing and setup when the N-BW2 is
produced.
The front/rear panels of the N-BW2 appear as illustrated in FIG 2a:
FIG 2a: N-BW2 Front & Back Panels
The N-BW2 can be in one of two distinct operating modes:
1)
WIFI configuration mode.
2)
Networker system access mode.
The N-BW2 will operate in one of three distinct WIFI connecting states:
1)
Default Access Point (AP) state.
All N-BW2’s are defaulted to this state when first powered on. When in this state only the WIFI
configuration mode is allowed.
2)
User configured Access Point (AP) state.
In this state the N-BW2 operates as an access point which can be associated with – The SSID and
WPA pass-phrase are defined by the user. When operating in this state a network router is not needed
to access the Networker system. By default the N-BW2 will operate in the Networker system access
mode but can revert to the WIFI configuration mode.
3)
Station state.
In this state the N-BW2 associates with a router, the SSID and WPA pass-phrase configured to match
that of the router. This is the most common state the N-BW2 operates in. By default the N-BW2 will
operate in the Networker system access mode but can revert to the WIFI configuration mode.
Indicator
Description
PWR
Power on/Primary module operation indication
BUS
Networker system communication indication
WIFI
WIFI module operation indication
SER
Not used
Button
Description
PWR
Power on/off button
AP
Force the Default Access Point (AP) state
LNK
Not used
Brivis Touch connection
Networker system
connection
12VDC plug-pack socket