
AirborneM2M™ User Guide
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GETTING STARTED
UNPACK THE AIRBORNEM2M
™
DEVICE
Unpack the AirborneM2M™ device and compare the package contents with the items listed on the front of
the included Quick Start Guide. If any item is missing or damaged, contact B+B SmartWorx immediately.
CONNECT AIRBORNEM2M™ TO HOST
Connect the Airborne Direct unit to a system capable of configuring it. The preferred initial connection
depends on the class and type of product:
Serial – Enterprise
:
Connect to a serial port on the host or through a serial to USB adapter.
Serial – Industrial
:
Connect the RJ-45 socket to an RJ-45 socket using a CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
Ethernet – Enterprise
: Connect to an RJ-45 socket on the host.
Ethernet – Industrial
: Connect the RJ-45 socket to an RJ-45 socket using a CAT 5 Ethernet cable.
ATTACH ANTENNA AND POWER-UP THE AIRBORNEM2M™
Attach the supplied antenna to the RP-SMA connector on the AirborneM2M™ unit. Connect the supplied
AC adapter to the power connector.
•
If using your own power supply, ensure the correct power connector type and polarity are being used.
•
Verify the appropriate voltage to be applied by checking Table 8 for the correct product class.
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Confirm the device is receiving power by verifying that the POST LED is lit when the supply is applied.
CONFIGURING DEVICE – INDUSTRIAL SERIAL (ABDX-SE-IN5XXX)
The following describes initial connection to an AirborneM2M™ Serial Device Server (ABDN-SE-
IN54xx). If you have an Ethernet device (ABDN-ER-DP55x/IN50xx), please go to section 14.0. If you
have purchased an ABDN-SE-DP55x device, please go to section 13.0 for the set-up instructions.
Table 14 provides step-by-step instructions for configuration of the ABDN-SE-IN54xx product family.
Table 14 – ABDN-SE-IN54xx Accessing the Web Interface
1
Open the AirborneM2M™ packaging and locate the Install CD.
2
Place the CD in the CD/DVD drive of the laptop or desktop you will be using to configure the AirborneM2M™
device. Follow the on screen directions for installation of the appropriate device software and documentation.
3
Connect the Ethernet cable on ABDx to an Ethernet port on the laptop or desktop system.
4
Apply power to the ABDN-SE-IN54xx.