NOTE: Some installations might not be applicable for Wireless Communications. Contact OPW-FMS technical service for site survey and test information if you are not sure of your installation site. 1.1 Overview Your wireless modem can be used in many applications: Sites that cannot be connected by conduit, sites that contain obstructions, roads, railroad tracks, water, etc.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 6 of 43 1.2 Wireless Modem Kit The Wireless Petro-Net Modem works with these systems: K800™ (software 1.09 or higher) ™ K800 Hybrid System2™ ™ C/OPT FSC3000™ SiteSentinel Integra™ ® The standard kit includes: Radio modems with 6 in (152.4 m) antennas...
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 7 of 43 Section 2 Installation This section will give information on applicable installation procedures for different types of setups. "Pre-Installation" on the next page will show the restrictions and requirements for wireless communications.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 8 of 43 2.1 Pre-Installation This section provides information about Wireless Petro-Net Modem requirements and restrictions for proper installation. 2.1.1 Installation Restrictions and Requirements NOTE: Some sites might NOT be suitable for Wireless Communication.
Page 9
Various data points were inserted into Fresnel Zone formulas to provide some points of reference. The following table provides approximate Fresnel Zone diameters at 1,000 ft (304.8 m) and 1-mile (1.6 km) ranges. NOTE: OPW does not recommend a distance greater than 5,000 feet (1524 m).
Page 10
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 10 of 43 Fresnel Zone Diameters Range Required Fresnel Zone Diameter (900 Required Fresnel Zone Diameter (2.4 Distance MHz Radios) GHz Radios) 1000 ft. (300 16 ft. (7 m) 11 ft. (5.4 m) 1 mile (1.6 km) 32 ft.
Page 11
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 11 of 43 Figure 2-3 Omni-Directional and Directional Antenna Signal Patterns NOTE: Notice how, like the flashlight, the beam width is decreased as gain is increased. Antenna Installation Considerations When mounting an antenna, care should be taken to make sure it is as far away from metal objects as possible.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 12 of 43 2.2 Typical Installations for the Wireless Modem This section covers the various mounting and wiring instructions for typical Wireless Petro-Net Modem® installations. 2.2.1 Typical Installations The Wireless Modem can be set up to work with these installations:...
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 13 of 43 7. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the system. 8. Connect the Petro-Net cable at this time. (Black wire to Terminal 1; White wire to Terminal 2). Figure 2-2 FIT-Mounted Modem: Inside View 9.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 14 of 43 Figure 2-4 Remote Directional Antenna 2.2.4 Multiple FITs (Networking) In cases where you have multiple FITs you can set up the antennas to send signals from one FIT to another. Up to seven (7) sets of modems can operate independently in the same area.
Page 15
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 15 of 43 with VSmart Pole-Mounted Outdoors Figure 2-5 Wireless Installation with Outdoor Pole-Mounted VSmart NOTE: "FIT with Remote Some installations will require an external antenna. Refer to Antenna" on page 12 for the VSmart and console antenna installation.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 16 of 43 with VSmart Indoors Figure 2-6 Wireless Installation with VSmart Indoors NOTE: It is recommended to fill out an Integra Site Survey (M00-2027) before doing a wireless Petro-Net installation. This can help identify possible interference problems.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 17 of 43 2.2.10 FIT Wiring The FIT must be powered by a dedicated circuit. The FIT cannot be powered by the pump circuit or reset, as communication problems will occur. The system warranty is void if this is not followed.
DIP switch settings #1, #5, #6 ON to configure and run the range test; switch settings #5, #6 ON for OPW normal operation. If the site has communication interference, change the hopping channel on both modems to another channel.
Page 20
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 20 of 43 5. Connect Radio 1 to a PC using an RS-232 cable (included with Wireless Modem part numbers that end with an “-RA” suffix) 6. Click the Discover button to find the Radio Modules connected to your PC.
Page 21
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 21 of 43 Finish b. Select COM Parameters (use the defaults) and push c. Wait for the modem(s) to be detected.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 24 of 43 Point to Point Factory Configuration The Point to Point factory configuration settings are shown in the illustration above. 3.4 FSC to Multiple FIT Operation (3 or More Wireless Modems) NOTE: If you only have two (2) wireless modems, you do not have to configure the modems and you can proceed with the installation instructions.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 25 of 43 3.4.1 FSC Modem Configuration Enter the settings in this screen as shown below. Figure 3-1 FSC Modem Configuration Match FFFF...
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 26 of 43 3.4.2 FIT #1 Modem Configuration Enter the settings in this screen as shown below. Figure 3-2 FIT #1 Modem Configuration FIT #1 Match 1 - XXX...
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 27 of 43 3.4.3 FIT #2 Modem Configuration Enter the settings in this screen as shown below. Figure 3-3 FIT #2 Modem Configuration FIT #2 Match 2 - XXX...
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 28 of 43 3.5 Point-To-Point Operation (2 Wireless Modems) When configuring these modems with the XTC software, set DIP switches to #1, #5/#6 ON and all others OFF. For normal operation, #5/#6 ON, all the rest OFF.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 30 of 43 Section 4 Operation and Troubleshooting This section shows how to operate and troubleshoot the Wireless Modem. Figure 4-1 DIP-Switches 4.1 Hardware Setup 1. Set both Radio DIP switches to RS-232 mode: (Switch #1, #5, #6 up [ON] and the remaining switches are down [OFF]).
Page 31
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 31 of 43 Next a. Select a COM Port and push Finish b. Select COM Parameters (use the defaults) and push...
Page 32
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 32 of 43 c. Wait for the modem(s) to be detected. 7. Select the discovered modem(s).
Page 33
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 33 of 43 Add selected devices 8. Select Radio Module 9. Click the on the left to verify/configure.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 34 of 43 4.2 Range Test Setup Once you have completed your site survey, you must run a range test to verify the suitability of the site before installation. The range of a wireless modem varies with its mounting location, but can be up to a mile or more.
Page 35
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 35 of 43 Finish b. Select COM Parameters (use the defaults) and push c. Wait for the modem(s) to be detected.
Page 37
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 37 of 43 Radio Module 5. Click the on the left to verify/configure. Range Test Click the Tools dropdown and select...
Page 38
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 38 of 43 Under "Device Selection," select the local radio device. a. Under "Range Test / Configuration," click the dropdown next to "Range Test type" and select Loopback Specify 16-bit address b. Under "Select the remote radio device," select the radio button for c.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 39 of 43 Click to close the dialogue window. 4.3 Switch Settings The XTEND-PKG-R DIP Switch allows users to configure “Serial Interface”. “Termination” and “Parity” command parameter settings. Figure 4-3 DIP-Switch Settings (Settings applied only when powering on) For operation, change the hopping channel to 6.
Doc. No.: M00-20-7074 Rev.: 6 Page 40 of 43 What frequency am I using? The Wireless Modem comes in two varieties: 900 MHz and 2.4 GHz. The 900 MHz waves penetrate objects and travel better than their 2.4 GHz counterparts. If you are in the U.S., Canada, Australia or Israel, you are using the 900-MHz radios.
In no event shall manufacturer’s liability on any claim for damages arising out of the manufacture, sale, delivery or use of the goods exceed the original purchase price of the goods. In no event shall OPW Fuel Management Systems be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage or loss of product.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the M00-20-7074 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers