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Page 1 User Manual alpha WSN SM 230-G ® alpha WSN RM 300-G ® alpha WSN RM 300 ® alpha WSN SM 230 ® alpha WSN BM 110 ® alpha WSN BM 120 ® alpha WSN BM 130 ®...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Safety precautions ................5 Safety precautions for the base module alpha WSN BM 1x0 ....6 Safety precautions for the sensor module alpha WSN SM 230..... 6 Safety precautions for the repeater module alpha WSN RM 300 ..6 General instructions................
Page 3 Table of contents Initial state of the sensor module after starting ........23 Initial state of the repeater module after starting ......... 23 Mounting....................24 General instructions ..................24 Mounting instructions for the base module alpha WSN BM 1x0 ....24 Instructions for the operation of the PCB version (SM 230, RM 300).....24 Configuration of the interfaces..............
Page 4 Table of contents Setting the measuring interval .............. 56 Setting the minimum and maximum capacities ..........57 Login procedure PC at the base module............59 Login procedure ....................60 Logout procedure ....................61 CRC calculation ....................62 Maintenance and inspection............63 Base module................... 63 alpha WSN BM 110, BM 120, BM 130 ...............63 Sensor module ..................
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Safety precautions Attention! l The relevant regulations for installation and operation of electrical installa- tions have to be observed (e. g. RL 1999/92/EG, RL94/9EG, ElexV, IEC/ EN 60 079-14 and VDE 0100). l The detailed knowledge and the technically correct realization of the installa- tion guidelines, safety precautions and functions described in this user manual are essential to the safety of the operation.
Page 6: Safety Precautions For The Base Module Alpha Wsn Bm 1X0
Safety precautions The following regulations have to be observed • national safety regulations • national rules for the prevention of accidents • national regulations for mounting and installation • generally approved rules of the technique • safety precautions of this user manual •...
Page 7: General Instructions
Instructions General instructions The wireless measurement system can be operated in countries of the European Union (EU). Outside the EU, the national regulations of the respective country apply. Only use antennas that are designated for the frequency range, since otherwise, the operating license expires and you have to expect appropriate sanctions.
Page 8: General Product Description
Product description General product description In connection with a base module alpha WSN BM 1x0, the sensor module alpha WSN SM 230 forms a universal wireless network for the sensor data acquisition. If required, repeaters (alpha WSN RM 300 or alpha WSN RM 300-G) can be used for the extension of the range.
Page 9: Modules Of The Wireless Measurement System
Product description The sensor data acquisition is often connected with much installation work (laying of a multitude of cables in areas that are often impracticable and separated) and / or high personnel expenditure (manual reading of single sensors, interpretation of the measur- ing results regarding exceeding of the limit etc.).
Page 10: Repeater Module
Description of device-specific features Repeater module The repeater module is for the transmission of the sensor data to the base module. It is used in case of difficult radio propagation conditions or in case the distances between sensor and base module are too great. The voltage supply is realized via an external power supply unit.
Page 11: Functional Elements And Interfaces
Description of device-specific features Functional elements and interfaces �� Fig.: Functional elements BM 110, BM 120, BM 130 All base modules have a standardised socket board with potential-free outputs. These can e. g. be used as alarm outputs. The control is realized over the visualization software alpha data view.
Page 12: Base Module With Lan Interfaces Alpha Wsn Bm 110
Description of device-specific features Base module with LAN interfaces alpha WSN BM 110 �� Fig.: Functional elements BM 110 Designation Function N.C. not connected received data transmission data N.C. not connected ground N.C.
Page 13: Base Module With Usb Interfaces Alpha Wsn Bm 120
Description of device-specific features Base module with USB interfaces alpha WSN BM 120 �� Fig.: Functional elements BM 120 Designation Function N.C. not connected received data transmission data N.C. not connected ground N.C.
Page 14: Base Module With Wlan Interfaces Alpha Wsn Bm 130
Description of device-specific features Base module with WLAN interfaces alpha WSN BM 130 �� Fig.: Functional elements BM 130 Designation Function received signal detected received data transmission data terminal ready ground readiness for operation activate transmit unit ready to send N.C.
Page 15: Sensor Module
Description of device-specific features Sensor module Different sensors can be connected to the sensor module SM 230. Two 16-pole terminal strips are available for this. Sensor cables with a cross section of 0.08 - 0.5 mm (AWG 28-20) can be connected. The cable terminations should be stripped 5 - 6 mm.
Page 16: Functional Elements And Interfaces
Description of device-specific features Functional elements and interfaces alpha WSN SM 230-G �� Fig.: Functional elements SM 230-G Designation Function DAC out 2 analogue output channel 2;...
Page 17 Description of device-specific features Designation Function C CLK clock line I C bus C Data data line I C bus *1,*2 SPI out data output SPI bus SPI in data input SPI bus +12V positive supply voltage ON/OFF switching input activation / disconnection SM 230 data output UART *1,*6 data input UART...
Page 18: Alpha Wsn Sm 230
Description of device-specific features alpha WSN SM 230 �� Fig.: Functional elements SM 230 Description of the interfaces C (optional) The sensor module SM 230 works as I C-Master with a clock speed of approx. 270 Kbit/s. Addresses with a length of 7 bit are supported.
Page 19: Uart (Optional)
Description of device-specific features UART (optional) The UART interface is a standard UART interface in 2-wire technology. The data is sent and received serially in duplex method. The interface is configured as follows: • data rate: 115,200 baud • data bits: •...
Page 20: Analogue In
Description of device-specific features Analogue In The analogue inputs are for measuring analogue voltages (e. g. level transmitter). There is a total of three analogue inputs available, two of them can be operated in the range 0 - 2.5 V and one can be operated in the range 0 - 10 V. The analogue inputs refer to AGND.
Page 21: Functional Elements And Interfaces
Description of device-specific features Functional elements and interfaces alpha WSN RM 300-G �� Fig.: General view repeater in housing Designation Function Internat contact signal External contact ground Table: Assignment antenna socket Designation Function positive supply voltage ground...
Page 22: Putting The Units Into Operation
Putting into operation Putting the units into operation Delivery status The RS232 interface of the base modules and the virtual COM-Port of the base module alpha BM 120 (USB-Port) are set to the parameters 115,200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit. The setting of the virtual COM-Ports at the base module alpha BM 110 and alpha BM 130 is carried out similar to this.
Page 23: Initial State Of The Sensor Module After Starting
Putting into operation Initial state of the sensor module after starting When putting the sensor module into operation in battery mode, the analogue out- puts as well as the UART interface are deactivated. Insert the battery according to the polarity at the sensor module. If the sensor module is supplied with voltage by means of a power supply unit when putting it into operation, the analogue outputs (channel 1 and 2) as well as the UART interface will be deactivated.
Page 24: Mounting
Putting into operation Mounting General instructions Please read the chapter "Antennas" before mounting the units to walls, ceilings or into housings! Mounting instructions for the base module alpha WSN BM 1x0 The base module has to be operated in the indoor area. You just have to mind that there are good propagation conditions.
Page 25: Configuration Of The Interfaces
Putting into operation Configuration of the interfaces Setting the RS232 interface or settings at the terminal programme In case your computer has a free COM-Port (9-pole), you can use this connection for the connection with the base module. Then it will not be necessary to install additional drivers.
Page 26 Putting into operation �� ...
Page 27 Putting into operation �� After confirming the options, the terminal programme is ready to send and to receive. When using another terminal programme, the settings have to be carried out like explained in the example of the Hyperterminal programme.
Page 28: Setting The Usb Interface
Putting into operation Setting the USB interface In case your PC is equipped with an USB interface, you can use this connection for the connection with the base module alpha WSN BM 120. For this, you have to have administrator rights or you have to be logged in as system administrator at the system. Install the supplied USB driver as described following.
Page 29 Putting into operation 3. Click on "Weiter" (Next) in the next window. Fig.: Assistant for searching new hardware, install driver 4. Click on "Weiter" (Next) in the next window. Fig.: Select driver source The driver is now searched on the supplied CD and installed.
Page 30 Putting into operation 5. Click on "Weiter" (Next) in the next window. Fig.: Driver files found 6. Click on "Fertig stellen" (Finish) in the next window. Fig.: Finish driver installation With this step, the driver installation is finished.
Page 31: Manual Usb Driver Installation
Putting into operation Manual USB driver installation In case you see the following symbol down right in the corner of the screen after connect- ing the base module alpha WSN BM 120 and the dialogue for installing the USB driver does not appear, the USB hardware of the base was not detected automatically.
Page 32 Putting into operation 2. Open the properties dialogue of the unit "CP2101 USB to UART Bridge Controller" by a double-click. This is marked by a yellow exclamation mark. Fig.: Open properties dialogue 3. Click on "Treiber erneut installieren…" (Install driver again...) in the properties dia- logue.
Page 33 Putting into operation 4. Click on "Weiter" (Next) in the following window. Fig.: Assistant for updating device drivers 5. Click on "Weiter" (Next) in the following window. Fig.: Assistant for searching new drivers...
Page 34 Putting into operation 6. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. Select "CD-ROM-Laufwerke" (CD-ROM drives) as source for the driver search. Click on "Weiter" (Next). Fig.: Select the source for the driver 7. Finish the installation with "Fertigstellen" (Finish). Fig.: Finish the manual driver installation If you can still see a yellow exclamation mark in the device manager, please carry out the instructions of this chapter a second time.
Page 35: Checking The Usb Driver Settings
Putting into operation Checking the USB driver settings To check the correct installation of the USB driver, please proceed as follows and open: 1. Start à Einstellungen à Systemsteuerung à System à Hardware à Gerätemanager 2. Click on the "+" in front of "Anschlüsse (COM und LPT)" (Connections (COM and LPT)) Fig.: Device manager 3.
Page 36: Link Test Usb-Port
Putting into operation Link test USB-Port Open a terminal programme (e. g. Hyperterminal from Microsoft Windows) and install it according to chapter "Settings at the RS232 interface" or "Settings at the terminal programme". Open the COM-Port you have just installed and send a <CR> (Carriage Return) to the base module.
Page 37 Putting into operation 2. Click on "Weiter" (Next). Fig.: Assistant for searching connected modules 3. Select the module to be installed and then click on "Weiter" (Next). Fig.: Selecting the COM-Port...
Page 38 Putting into operation 4. Select an idle COM-Port and click on "Weiter" (Next). Fig.: Checking existing installations Fig.: Installation of the driver The driver is now searched on the supplied CD and installed.
Page 39: Checking The Lan Driver Settings
Putting into operation 5. Click on "Fertig stellen" (Finish). Fig.: Installation finished. With this step, the driver installation is finished. Checking the LAN driver settings To check the correct installation of the USB driver, please proceed as follows and open: 1.
Page 40: Configuration Of The Lan Interface
Putting into operation 3. Twice click on the entry "Digi Connect ME Port y (COMx)". A new COM-Port (COMx) should be entered here now. The "x" stands for the respective COM-Port that has to be set, e. g. COM4. The "y" stands for the appropriate LAN-Port, since several base modules in the LAN can also be administrated from one PC.
Page 41: Automatic Setting Of The Ip Address
Putting into operation Automatic setting of the IP address The LAN module of the base module alpha WSN BM 110 is set to DHCP by default. So the IP address will automatically be assigned in case a DHCP server exists. Manual setting of the IP address In case no DHCP server is available, the IP address can also be configured manually.
Page 42: Setting Serial-Port-Profile
Putting into operation Setting Serial-Port-Profile So that the base module of the wireless measurement system works best possible, it is necessary to configurate the Serial-Port-Profile of the WLAN module correctly. For this purpose, select the point "Serial Port" on the configuration page under "Configuration" and set the Radio Button to "RealPort".
Page 43: Setting The Wlan Interface
Putting into operation Setting the WLAN interface The base module alpha WSN BM 130 provides the opportunity to make the received data available over a WLAN. The PC, on which the data shall be displayed, has to be equipped with WLAN or with a LAN port for the connection of a WLAN access point as well as with an Internet browser.
Page 44: Manual Setting Of The Ip Address
Putting into operation Manual setting of the IP address In case no DHCP server is available, the IP address can also be configured manually. Proceed as follows: Open a browser (e. g. Internet Explorer) and enter the current IP address of the WLAN module into the address line.
Page 45: Setting The Encoding
Putting into operation Setting the encoding If you want to use an encoded radio transmission, the encoding will have to be acti- vated. Proceed like at the manual setting of the IP address. But then select "Wireless Security Settings" on the page "Network Configuration". Now you can carry out the desired security settings.
Page 46 Putting into operation The module can be configured to DHCP or a fixed IP address there. Fig.: Main window of the Discovery-Tools Fig.: Network settings...
Page 47: Control Software And Software Interface
Putting into operation Control software and software interface Control software alpha data view For the simple putting into operation and for demonstration purposes of the wireless measurement system, a Windows software is available. By means of this software, the measured values of the sensors existing in the network can be represented and stored.
Page 48: Sensor Dialogue
Putting into operation Sensor dialogue For all sensor modules alpha WSN SM 230 that are registered at the base station there is a sensor dialogue with which all values and data can be interrogated or all outputs can be set. Open the diagram display of the respective sensor Open the sensor dialogue by clicking on "Einstellungen SM 230"...
Page 49: Setting The Sensor Parameters
Putting into operation Setting the sensor parameters You can set the sensor measuring interval and the range limits (min-temperature value, max-temperature value) at all wireless sensor modules that are registered at the base station and entered in the matrix. Select diagram display of a wireless sensor module Actuate button "Sensoreinstellungen"...
Page 50: Selecting Alarm Criteria For All Sensors
Operation Selecting alarm criteria for all sensors Select alarm settings (menu item settings) Enter parameter values Fig.: Alarm settings Confirm OK button Software interface For users who want to develop an own application for the wireless measurement system, a software interface for the operation of the system is available. By means of this inter- face, you can access the same functionality like that one that is available to the control software.
Page 51: Messages From The Base Module To The Pc
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Page 52: Overview Of Commands
Operation Overview of commands...
Page 53 Operation Table: Overview of commands...
Page 54: Description Data Bytes
Operation Description data bytes Sensor type Bit 7 valid error Sensor type Bit 6..0 0x16 PT1000 0x01 Polling condition digital input 1 or current condition 0x02 Polling condition digital input 2 or current condition 0x03 Set condition digital output 1 or current voltage 0x04 Set condition digital output 2 or current voltage 0x05...
Page 55 Operation Voltage Voltage in mV netID Module network ID SensorPolling Sensor sampling interval in s (only sensor module! – otherwise 0) State (SERVICE_MSG_INFO_RES) Bit0 = 1 Read module configuration OK Bit1 = 1 Read module configuration OK, only at sensor modules Bit3 = 1 External reference source available USB detect (only USB Base);...
Page 56: Setting The Measuring Interval
Operation Setting the measuring interval Two specific commands are necessary for the setting of the measuring interval. The first command (message type REQ:0x88 RES:0x08) sets the measuring interval. The second command (message type REQ:0x8C RES:0x0C) loads the module configuration anew. These commands have to be sent to the base module.
Page 57: Setting The Minimum And Maximum Capacities
Operation Setting the minimum and maximum capacities The setting of the range limits is done analogue to the setting of the measuring interval. The following table shows the necessary messages and answers for every measuring sen- sor.
Page 58 Operation Table: Setting of range limits...
Page 59: Login Procedure Pc At The Base Module
Operation Login procedure PC at the base module The base module has the possibility to buffer received data sets in case of temporary switching off of the PC. A registration of the PC at the base module is necessary to control this mechanism.
Page 60: Login Procedure
Operation Login procedure �� ...
Page 61: Logout Procedure
Operation Logout procedure �� Fig.: Logout...
Page 62: Crc Calculation
Operation CRC calculation A check sum is added to every packet of data. This is a check value with which errors in the packet of data can be found out. The basis of the CRC calculation is a table with 256 elements. By means of this table, the correct check sum is determined for every packet.
Page 63: Maintenance And Inspection
Maintenance Maintenance and inspection Keep the applicable regulations for the maintenance, service and control of appertaining equipment according to directives 1999/92/EG and EN 60079-17. The units may only be repaired by the manufacturer. Base module alpha WSN BM 110, BM 120, BM 130 Regularly mind that the antenna is fixed and that it is adjusted correctly.
Page 64: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Base module alpha WSN BM 1x0 The base modules can be operated without maintenance. Sensor modules alpha WSN SM 230-G and alpha WSN SM 230 The sensor modules can be operated without maintenance except for changing the battery. You will find a detailed instruction for changing the batteries in the chapter "Battery change“.
Page 65: Battery Change Pcb Version
Maintenance 1. Open the four screws of the cover and remove it. 2. Deactivate the module by loosening the contact between the Pins ON/OFF and GND of the sensor interface (optional). 3. Remove the used battery by taking it out of the battery holder. 4.
Page 66: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Following, you will find instructions for troubleshooting at the wireless measurement system. In case the error could not be removed this way, please contact the manufacturer! Base module alpha WSN BM 1x0 ... at RS232 connection • Check whether all cables are firmly attached (RS232, voltage supply). •...
Page 67: Sensor Module Alpha Wsn Sm 230-G And Alpha Wsn Sm 230
Troubleshooting / Antennas Sensor module alpha WSN SM 230-G and alpha WSN SM 230 … voltage supply • Check the state of charge of the battery. • If available: à Check whether the power supply unit is firmly attached at the module.
Page 68: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data General Classification SRD class 2, ISM Band Frequency range 869.85 MHz Data rate at the radio interface 61.44 kbit/s NRZ Range max. 400 m in the free field, extension of the range by means of repeater operation or external antenna possible Transmitting power (max.) 7 dBm...
Page 69: Sensor Module
Technical data Sensor module Protection class housing version IP 65 Measuring value recording interval 10 s – 1 year Measuring range -40 °C ... +110 °C, resolution 0.1 °C, temperature sensors 1 channel Accuray temperature measurement typ. ±1.5 °C @ 20 °C, ± 2.5 °C in the whole temperature range Accuracy analogue interfaces typ.
Page 70: Declaration Of Conformity
Conformity/ Glossary Declaration of conformity Herewith, the FMN communications GmbH declares that the wireless measurement system complies with the essential requirements and the other relevant provisions of the directive 1999/5/EG (R&TTE directive). The complete declarations of conformity can be found in the Internet under http://www.fmncom.com.
Page 71 Glossary WLAN Wireless Local Area Network UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver / Transmitter Internet Protocol DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Industrial, Scientific, Medical Sub-Miniature-A Bit Error Rate IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IP65 International Protection 65 Power over Ethernet...
Page 72 Copyright All rights reserved. Duplication of this user manual or parts thereof by any reproduction method whatsoever is not permitted without prior permission of the manufacturer. Amendments may be published without prior notification. Notwithstanding the above declaration, the manufacturer accepts no liability for errors in these instructions or their consequences.

FNM alpha SM 230 User Manual

Safety Precautions

General Instructions

General Product Description

Description of Device-Specific Features

Putting the Units into Operation

Control Software and Software Interface

Maintenance and Inspection

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Antennas

Technical Data

Declaration of Conformity

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