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  • Page 1 Cooper Bussmann Read and Retain for Future Reference Version 1.0.12-Beta7...

  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual ATTENTION! Incorrect termination of the supply wires may cause internal damage and will void the warranty. To ensure that your 450U-E enjoys a long life, before turning the power on double-check ALL connections by referring to this User Manual. CAUTION To comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements in section 1.1310 of the FCC Rules, antennas used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons to satisfy RF exposure compliance.

  • Page 3: Safety Notices

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Safety Notices: Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in Docket 93-62 and OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01.
  • Page 4 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual indicate remote or automatic operation. E.g. "This equipment is remotely controlled and may start without warning. Isolate at the switchboard before attempting adjustments." 5. The 450U-E module is not suitable for use in explosive environments without additional protection. 6.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Encryption Keys 1 to 4 ............ 29 Default WEP Key ............. 29 CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION ........7 WPA2 ..............29 ........... 7 ETWORK OPOLOGY WPA Enterprise ............29 Access Point vs.
  • Page 6 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Connecting two different networks together (Routed ................67 Network) ..............52 ................ 68 Extending range of a network with a Repeater hop..53 ................69 CHAPTER 4 - DIAGNOSTICS ........55 CHAPTER 5 - SPECIFICATIONS .......

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION The 450U-E Industrial 802.11 based Wireless Ethernet module provide wireless connections between Ethernet devices and/ 450U-E, 5 Watt max power The 450U-E is a fixed frequency wireless transceiver that operates in the 380MHz to 520 MHz frequency communications band.
  • Page 8 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 2 AP-Client2 The second diagram shows an existing LAN being extended using 450U-E . In this example, the Access Point is configured at the LAN end - although the wireless link will still work if the Client is at the LAN end. An Access Point can connect to multiple Clients.

  • Page 9: Bridge Vs Router

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Bridge vs Router Each 450U-E when configured as a bridge uses a single IP address for Ethernet and Wireless connections. A Bridge connects devices within the same Ethernet network - for example, extending an existing Ethernet LAN. Figure 5 - Bridge A Router The IP addresses for the Ethernet and the Wireless sides must be...

  • Page 10: Getting Started Quickly

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual If more than two routers are required within the same radio network, then routing rules may need to be configured (refer to section 3.13 IP Routing more details). There is no limit to the number of Bridges in the same network - although there is a limit of 128 Client units linked to any one Access Point.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION General The 450U-E modules are housed in a rugged aluminium case, suitable for DIN-rail mounting. Terminals will accept wires up to 2.5 mm (12 gauge) in size. All connections to the module must be SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage).

  • Page 12: Antennas

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Antennas Antennas can be either connected directly to the module connectors or connected via 50 ohm coaxial cable (e.g. RG58 Cellfoil or RG213) terminated with a male SMA coaxial connector. The higher the antenna is mounted, the greater the transmission range will be, however as the length of coaxial cable increases so do cable losses.

  • Page 13: Dipole And Collinear Antennas

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Dipole and Collinear antennas A dipole or collinear antenna transmits the same amount of radio power in all directions - as such that are easy to install and use. The dipole antenna does not require any additional coaxial cable;...

  • Page 14: Serial Connections

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Serial Connections RS232 Serial Port The RS232 serial port on the 450U-E is a 9 pin DB9 female connector which provides connection for host devices as well as providing a connection point for diagnostics, field testing and factory testing.

  • Page 15: Failsafe Biasing

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 15 -Multidrop Serial Failsafe Biasing The 450U-E does not support Failsafe Biasing on the RS485 unless a 115S serial expansion module is also connected and has its termination switch enabled. Failsafe Biasing is a simple voltage divider that is connected to the RS485 bus and pulls the terminal voltages (high or low) when the communication state is idle rather than be left at a floating state which could cause data corruption.

  • Page 16: Digital Output

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 16 - Analog Input Digital Output The I/O channel can also be used as a discrete output. The digital output uses a FET transistor rated at 30VDC 500 mA, and can be used to switch a load, i.e.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Operation

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION Start-up Normal module startup time is approximately 1 minute and 20 Seconds from when first powered on to where you can connect to the IP address. When the Access Point (AP) has completed its startup process it will immediately begin broadcasting periodic messages, called beacons on the configured channel using the default beacon interval time of 15 seconds.

  • Page 18: Led Indication

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual LED Indication The following table details the status of the indicating LEDs on the front panel for all operating conditions. LED Indicator Condition Meaning GREEN Normal Operation Flashing RED / GREEN Module Boot Sequence Default Quick start Mode (Unconfigured) Radio RX...

  • Page 19: Receiver

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Note: Modems must be ordered to operate in the chosen band; modems cannot be tuned to a frequency that is outside of this band. Transmit and Receive frequencies are configured by typing the frequency into the available TX and RX Frequency field. Frequency must be multiples of the step size and will automatically adjust itself to the correct format when you click out of the input box.

  • Page 20: Initial Connection

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Initial Connection The 450U-E has a built-in web server, for configuration and diagnostics. The preferred web browser is Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 7 or greater. This program is shipped with Microsoft Windows or may be obtained freely via the Microsoft®...

  • Page 21: Method 1 - Set Pc To Same Network As 450U-E

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Method 1 - Set PC to same network as 450U-E Connect the Ethernet cable between unit and the PC configuring the module.  Set the Factory Default Switch to the SETUP position. This will always start the 450U-E with Ethernet IP address 192.168.0.1XX, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, gateway IP 192.168.0.1 and the radio disabled.

  • Page 22: Method 2 - Set 450U-E Network Address To Match The Local Network

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual To resume normal configured operation when Configuration is complete, switch Factory Default dip-switch on the 450U-E to RUN and cycle power. Note: Security Certificates. Configuration of the 450U-E uses an encrypted link (https). The security certificate used by the 450U-E is issued by ELPRO and matches the IP address 192.168.0.100.
  • Page 23 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual  Open Internet Explorer and ensure that settings will allow you to connect to the IP address selected. If the PC uses a proxy server, ensure that Internet Explorer will bypass the Proxy Server for local addresses. This option may be modified by opening Tools ->...

  • Page 24: Startup

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Startup Figure 25 Startup When connecting to the module for the first time (new or factory defaulted module) you will see the above screen when accessing its default IP address. You are required to enter a number of configuration parameters before the modems can be used, these include Transmit and Receive Frequency as per the country regulation, Radio transmit power level, Operating mode, System Address, Encryption and Network Settings.

  • Page 25: Quickstart

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Quickstart Figure 27 - Quick Start The Quick Start Configuration option is designed to guide you through the configuration process with minimal effort. You can access it any time by selecting it from the right hand menu. This is a simple first stage configuration tool that will guide you through the configuration of the basic parameters that are needed to get a connection between two modules.

  • Page 26: General Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual  Default Gateway - This is the address that the device will use to forward messages to remote hosts that are not connected to any of the local bridged network (Ethernet or Wireless). This is only required if the wired LAN has a Gateway unit which connects to devices beyond the LAN - for example, Internet access.

  • Page 27: Network Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Network Configuration Figure 28 Network . The Network Configuration page allows configuration of parameters related to the wired and wireless Ethernet interfaces. In general, IP address selection will be dependent upon the connected wired Ethernet device(s) before connecting to an existing LAN consult the network administrator.

  • Page 28: Spanning Tree Protocol Algorithm

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual IP Subnet Mask The IP network mask of the 450U-E module. This should be set to appropriate subnet mask for your system (Typically 255.255.255.0). In Router mode each interface will have its own Netmask. Default Gateway This is the address that the device will use to forward messages to remote hosts that are not connected to any of the local bridged network (Ethernet or Wireless).

  • Page 29: Wep (128 Bit)

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 30 - Security Menu When all selections have been made the configuration needs to be saved and the module restarted by WEP (128 bit) WEP128 (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption is the weakest encryption method, defined by the original IEEE802.11 standard and uses a 104bit key with a 24bit initialization vector to give a 128bit WEP encryption level.

  • Page 30: Authenticator (Ap) Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual provided the correct authentication credentials, access is permitted and data encryption keys are established, similar to WPA-PSK. Fine-grain (user level) access control can be achieved using this method. An 802.1x capable RADIUS server may already be deployed in a large scale network environment. The 450U-E can make use of this server reducing replication of user authentication information.

  • Page 31: Bridge / Router Operation

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Bridge / Router Operation Bridge Operation (Transparent Network) A bridge connects several Ethernet networks together, and makes them appear as a single Ethernet network to higher protocol layers. By default, the 450U-E is configured as a transparent bridge. When a transparent bridge is started, it learns the location of other devices by monitoring the MAC address of all incoming traffic.

  • Page 32: Radio Menu

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Radio Menu Radio Bandwidth This is the Bandwidth of the radio and it is factory set. It will be either 12.5KHz (narrow band) or 25Khz (wide band) Transmit Power Level This allows adjustment of the radio power.

  • Page 33: Data Compression

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Disable SSID broadcast. This should be used to reduce bandwidth eavesdroppers from detecting the (AP only) radio network System Address (SSID) by passively listening to beacon transmissions from the Access Point. When disabled, Access Points will not transmit the System Address openly in Beacon messages.

  • Page 34: Repeaters (Wds)

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 3.12 Repeaters (WDS) Figure 37 - WDS Repeaters Wireless networks can be extended by allowing Access Points to behave as repeaters and forward traffic to other Access Points. Access Point to Access Point communications is also known as WDS (Wireless Distribution System). The 450U-E offers very powerful WDS configuration, allowing mesh network technology with self-healing functionality.

  • Page 35: Wds Connections

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual WDS Connections: Add Entry Button Add an entry to the WDS Connections table. This adds a virtual station to the device. Delete Entry Button Delete the currently selected entry in the WDS Connections table. To select a row, click anywhere in the row with the mouse, to highlight the entire row.

  • Page 36: Example 2 - Roaming With Wds Access Points

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual , likewise Site B also has a Virtual Client configured that connects with the Access Point at Site C who also has a Virtual Client that connects to the Access Point at Site D.

  • Page 37: Ip Routing

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual The WDS configuration for Site A & Site C will be exactly the same as Site B except the Connection Mode will need to The main network configuration settings for all sites will all be the same for each site (as shown).
  • Page 38 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual The routing rules for the Access Point in the above example are shown below in Figure 44. The first entry shows the route to LAN B. The gateway for the route to LAN B is configured as the wireless IP address of the 450U-E client connected to network host LAN B.

  • Page 39: Filtering

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 3.14 Filtering Figure 45 - Filtering The 450U-E has a filtering feature to help reduce unnecessary wireless transmissions and enhance security. The 450U-E may be configured to reject or accept messages to and from certain Addresses. To accept wireless .

  • Page 40: Mac Address Filter Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Master and it initiates all communications. If the communications was being initiated from each end, i.e. a non-polling system you would need to put a filter list in each modem to allow the communications to be passed from each end. With this filter configuration Device A will not be able to access Device E, as Device A is not present in the Whitelist in Modem C.

  • Page 41: Ip Address Filter Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual IP Address Filter Configuration: The IP filter allows can be used to permit or deny network access to specific devices through the use of Blacklists (blocking of traffic that matches a rule) and Whitelists (allow traffic that matches a rule). The IP filter entry will match either source or destination address in the packet.

  • Page 42: Modbus

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 3.15 Modbus The 450U-E has an on-board Modbus TCP Server/RTU Slave and a Modbus TCP Client/RTU Master which provide connectivity for a range of Modbus applications. The modem can be configured with any combination of the following modes.

  • Page 43: Modbus Tcp Client

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Modbus TCP Client The Modbus TCP Client/RTU Master enables the 450U-E to connect to one or more Modbus TCP Servers/RTU Slaves. All Modbus Mappings are directed to/from the onboard I/O registers depending on configuration which is described below.

  • Page 44: Rtu Master Mappings

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual  Modbus TCP Client functionality allows a maximum of 100 mappings to be configured and a maximum of 24 different Modbus TCP Servers. Modbus TCP Client Mappings: Local Register Enter the starting onboard I/O register number that the specified Modbus Master transaction will transfer I/O to/from.

  • Page 45: Modbus Tcp To Rtu Conversion

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Local Register Enter the starting onboard I/O register number that the specified Modbus Master transaction will transfer I/O to/from. I/O Count Specify the number of consecutive I/O register to be transferred for the specified transaction.

  • Page 46: Input/Output Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 3.16 Input/Output Configuration The 450U-E has a single physical on-board I/O channel that can be configured as either a Digital or an Analog via the web interface. The Digital channel can act as an input or an output. The 450U-E also has a number of internal register locations that are used for monitoring internal I/O, general purpose I/O registers and module information as well as an area of memory that will hold the values from any expansion modules I/O that maybe connected to the modem.

  • Page 47: Analog Input Configuration Parameters

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Analog Input configuration parameters Name Configure a descriptive name for the Analog input. Zero This parameter is used to configure the scale of the analog input. This is the starting variable (in counts) when the analog input is at the bottom or zero scale.

  • Page 48: Digital Input

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual It is recommend this Fail Safe Time be configured for a little more than twice the update time of the input that is turning it on, that way the output will reset if it fails to receive two update messages. Fail-Safe State The state that the output will be set to if countdown has elapsed.

  • Page 49: Digital Input Bits

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Digital Input Bits Registers Purpose 10001 Local Digital Input Register 10002 Setpoint status Register for Analog Input 1 10003 Setpoint status Register for VSupply I/O Space for locally attached 115S expansion I/O modules. 20 registers per 10021 - 10500 module address.

  • Page 50: Failsafe Blocks

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual See Appendix C - Expansion I/O Registers When adding expansion I/O modules to the 450U-E, there are two inbuilt registers used to indicating the communication status of the module. ...

  • Page 51: Configuration Examples

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 58 - Invalid Register State All registers within the module can have various states depending on what type of register it is and what sort of value it holds, a typical analog range is between 0 and 65535 and a digital can be 0 or 1.

  • Page 52: Connecting Two Different Networks Together (Routed Network)

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Enter a System Address (ESSID) string. And record as this will need to be exactly the same for all radios in the example. The Radio Encryption is configured for WPA2 AES and will require an encryption key which will also need to be the same on all radios in the example.

  • Page 53: Extending Range Of A Network With A Repeater Hop

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual LAN B Configuration All devices on LAN B should be configured so their Gateway IP addresses are configured with the IP address 169.254.102.54 which is the 450U-E Access Point/Router. Access Point Configuration Connect straight through Ethernet cable between the PC and the 450U-E.
  • Page 54 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 61 - Example Repeaters www.cooperbussmann.com/wirelessresources Rev Version 1.0.12-Beta7...

  • Page 55: Chapter 4 - Diagnostics

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 4 - DIAGNOSTICS Diagnostics Chart LED Indicator Condition Meaning GREEN Normal Operation RED Solid Factory Default Mode, Supply voltage low or Internal Module Fault RED At Power On Boot Loader delay at start-up Fast Flash RED / GREEN Module Boot Sequence...

  • Page 56: Connectivity

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Connectivity The Connectivity webpage displays connection information and available devices on the network will display the MAC address, data rate, received signal strength (RSSI), authentication status and the inactive time for each Client connected to the Access Point.

  • Page 57: Network Traffic Analysis

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual The Statistics webpage is used for advanced debugging of 450U-E. This webpage details the state of the 450U-E and performance information. This page is typically useful to ELPRO technical support personnel in diagnosing problems with the module.

  • Page 58: Diagnosing Low Throughput

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Diagnosing Low Throughput: If normal communications between modems is poor, Channel Utilisation can be used to confirm whether or not the poor results were due to interference. If the Channel Utilisation is seen to be high, then this will confirm that poor throughput was due to other RF interference.

  • Page 59: Custom Survey

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Figure 66 - Channel Utilisation Minutes The third screen shot shows the average Channel utilisation for each minute up to one hour. It will also give a running average for the total number of minutes up to 59 minutes. Figure 67 - Background Noise Minutes The next screen shot shows the running radio background average noise level for each minute up to 59 minutes.
  • Page 60 Chart one show all transmit data frames over the radio link and chart two shows Rx valid Elpro data frames being received from any sources (Any Elpro 450U-E data frames). We can see from this that there is a large amount of Transmit data being sent toward the end of the chart and the receive data in chart two also shows an increase in traffic.

  • Page 61: Network Diagnostics

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Example Two. In the second example we can see chart one shows the radio is receiving a large amount of data in the last half of the sixty second scan. We can configure the second chart to read specific information about the radio link which can help us determine what transmitting around 36% of the time which indicates the radio is busy.

  • Page 62: Io Diagnostics

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Remote IP Address This is the IP address that you want to Ping Count / Max Hops This is the number of Ping probes that are send out. You should see this many responses come back.

  • Page 63: Expansion I/O Error Registers

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Expansion I/O Error Registers The 450U-E has a number of diagnostics registers that are allocated for each Expansion I/O module that will indicate the module type, error counts, error codes, etc. Each Expansion I/O module has the following registers.

  • Page 64: Monitor Radio Comms

    Monitor Radio Comms The Monitor Radio Comms page shows radio communication frames that are received or transmitted by the radio. Note: Comms log will display Elpro 450U-E data frames only. Figure 72 - Monitor Comms Figure 72 - Monitor Comms above shows typical data frames from the communication log screen.

  • Page 65: System Tools

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual System Tools The System Tools Page has a number of tools that help maintain the module firmware and configuration. System Log File Shows an event log of the modules operation, used for diagnosing problems.

  • Page 66: Dhcp Client Configuration

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual DHCP Client Configuration DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows DHCP Clients to automatically obtain their IP Address at start-up. This simplifies network administration, as there is no need to manually configure each device with a separate IP Address. The 450U-E is able to act as a DHCP client.

  • Page 67: Utilities

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 4.11 Utilities Ping is a basic Internet program that lets you verify that a particular IP address exists and can accept requests. Ping is used diagnostically to ensure that a host computer you are trying to reach is actually operating. If, for example, a user can t ping a host, then the user will be unable to send files to that host.
  • Page 68 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual ipconfig can be used to show your current TCP/IP information, including your address, DNS server addresses, adapter type and so on. Figure 76 - Ipconfig In the above example ipconfig was entered in the command prompt. mask and the gateway it is connected to.
  • Page 69 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Route is used when joining two or more different networks together via the 450U-E. Refer to Section 1.1 for more details. When routing from one subnet to another devices on one subnet need to know where to pass the message to get it to the other subnet.

  • Page 70: Chapter 5 - Specifications

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual CHAPTER 5 - SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter/Receiver Frequency 360-512MHz (8 x 20MHz bands) Transmit Power Licensed - 5 Watt (+37dBm), Unlicensed 0.5Watt (+27dBm) Data Encoding 2-FSK, 4-FSK Receiver Sensitivity 25 KHz channel : -99dBm @19,200 baud, -110dBm @ 9600 baud 12.5 KHz channel : -100dBm @9600 baud, -111dBm @ 4800 baud Channel Bandwidths 25 KHz channel...
  • Page 71 Please refer to product manual for further information Reported Diagnostics RSSI Measurements (dBm); Connectivity Information/Statistics; System Log file Network Management Compatible with Cooper Network Management System Compliance USA - FCC CFR47 P 90,15; CAN - IC RSS 119; EU - EN301 489-3; AS/NZS - CISPR22 RF (Radio)

  • Page 72: Appendix A - Firmware Upgrades

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Appendix A - Firmware Upgrades You can check the firmware version that is present in the module by viewing the Home webpage of the module. Firmware upgrades should be done locally with a PC connected directly to the module, remote firmware upgrades are not recommended over the radio link due to bandwidth limitations.
  • Page 73 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual The drive should contain only one partition, and the Offset value should be non-zero as shown below. DISKPART> list partition Partition ### Type Size Offset ------------- ---------------- ------- ------- Partition 1 Primary 1910 MB...
  • Page 74 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual DISKPART> format fs=fat32 label=FW_UPGRADE 100 percent completed DiskPart successfully formatted the volume. Alternatively the drive can be formatted from within the Windows GUI environment by performing the procedure below. Formatting USB Memory Stick Plug the USB stick in to the PC, select and right click the stick from within Figure 79 - Format USB...

  • Page 75: Web Based Upgrade

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 3. Remove power from 450U-E if it is currently powered on. 4. Remove the black plastic cover on the front of the Module which will reveal a USB port and a reset push button switch. 5.

  • Page 76: Appendix B - Glossary

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Appendix B - GLOSSARY Acknowledgment. Access Point An access point connects wireless network Stations (or Clients) to other Stations within the wireless network and also can serve as the point of interconnection between the wireless network and a wired network.

  • Page 77: Rev Version 1.0.12-Beta7 Www.cooperbussmann.com/Wirelessresources

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual website has its own specific IP address on the Internet. Digital Subscriber Line Various technology protocols for high-speed data, voice and video transmission over ordinary twisted-pair copper POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) telephone wires.
  • Page 78 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual connection-oriented services between two nodes on the network. SPX is used primarily by client/server applications. ISDN A type of broadband Internet connection that provides digital service from the customer's premises to the dial-up telephone network.
  • Page 79 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual facility so that access points can be optimally placed. Secure Sockets Layer. A commonly used encryption scheme used by many online retail and banking sites to protect the financial integrity of transactions. When an SSL session begins, the server sends its public key to the browser.

  • Page 80: Appendix C - Expansion I/O Registers

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Appendix C - Expansion I/O Registers Adding 115S Expansion I/O modules to the 450U-E the I/O will automatically be added to the 450U-E modules I/O store. To calculate the register location, add the address of the I/O point from the tables below to the offset. The offset ids calculated by finding the address of the Modbus Slave X 20.

  • Page 81: Appendix D - Modbus Error Codes

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual 10020 + Offset Detected indication for this 115S module 30017 + Offset Modbus Error Counter for this 115S module Modbus Last Error Code for this 115S module. (Appendix D - Modbus Error 30018 + Offset Codes) 30019 + Offset...

  • Page 82: Appendix E - Power Conversion

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual command. The client (or master) should retransmit the message later when the server (or slave) is free. Specialized, use in conjunction with function codes 20 and 21 and reference Memory Parity 65288 FF08...

  • Page 83: Appendix F - Gnu Free Doc License

    Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Appendix F - GNU Free Doc License Version 2, June 1991 patent licenses, in effect making the program Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, proprietary. To prevent this, we have made it clear that Inc.
  • Page 84 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms c) Accompany it with the information you received as to of this License. the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This c) If the modified program normally reads commands alternative is allowed only for non-commercial interactively when run, you must cause it, when started...
  • Page 85 Elpro Technologies 450U-E Wireless Ethernet Modem & Device Server User Manual Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation the Program specifies a version number of this License of patent infringement or for any other reason (not which applies to it and "any later version", you have the limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you...

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