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MDS 05-4457A01, Rev. A

MDS NETio Installation & Operation Guide

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Invisible place holder

Figure 2-18. Typical Setup for Benchtop Testing of Radios

NOTE:

It is very important to use attenuation between modules in the
test setup. The amount of attenuation required will depend on
the number of modules being tested and the desired signal
strength (RSSI) at each transceiver during the test. In no case
should a signal greater than –30 dBm be applied to any trans-
ceiver in the test setup. A transmit RF power output level of
+20 dBm (100 mW) is recommended. This can be set via the
radio’s menu (

Main Menu>>Radio Configuration>>RF Output Power

Setpoint

).

2.6.1 Measure & Connect DC Power

The DC power applied to transceivers must be within 6–30 volts and be 
capable of continuously 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 the positive lead (

+

) on the left.

NOTE:

It will take about 30 seconds for the AP transceiver to power
up and be ready for operation.

2.7 SET BASIC CONFIGURATION OF 

entraNET AP

The following instructions give a summary of the basic settings for the 
entraNET AP for operation with NETio radios. For detailed AP instruc-
tions and menu navigation, refer to MDS publication 05-4055A01. 

NOTE:

Firmware release 4.1.9 or higher is required for an MDS
entraNET AP to communicate with a NETio Remote.

POWER ATTENUATORS
• Fixed or adjustable
• 1W Minimum Rating

POWER DIVIDER

NON-RADIATING ATTENUATORS
• Install on unused  divider ports (if any)
• 1W Minimum Rating

COMPUTER

COM2

PWR

LINK

COM1

LINK

COM2

COM1

PWR

Remote

Access Point

Remote

NETio Unit

LAN

COM1

COM2

PWR

LINK

Содержание NETio Series

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...2 MDS NETio Installation Operation Guide MDS 05 4457A01 Rev A...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 24: ...16 MDS NETio Installation Operation Guide MDS 05 4457A01 Rev A 2 8 1 Wireless Network Menu 42 2 8 2 Remote Management Menu 43 2 8 3 Over the Air Configuration of Remotes 44...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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