MLB-Z4001 Ethernet to 900 MHz RF Modem USER MANUAL MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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WARNING: The MLiS GSM Terminal is a RF product intended for interfacing and operating with a host device. Local relevant RF regulations such as allowed frequencies and usage in commercial flights must be observed.
The MLiS MLB-Z4001 900HMZ ZigBee terminal is a compact terminal that is designed for wireless M2M communications. The MLB-Z4001 terminal uses the RJ45 Connector to provide data communication interface and the DC jack to provide power input. LEDs are used to indicate the status of the terminal.
Functional Block Diagram Figure 1: Functional Block Diagram for MLB-Z4001 The MLB-Z4001 consists of a fully certified (CE approved). The terminal is supplied with power via the DC jack connector. The RJ45 connector pins are used for data communications. The SMA female connector provides the air interface to an external 50 ohm antenna specified for the correct frequency band.
Main Features and Services The MLB-Z4001 performs a set of ZigBee services according. The services and functions of the MLB- Z4001 are implemented by issuing customized applications embedded on the device, or over the RJ45 to Ethernet interface. 1.4.1 Terminal Features and Electrical Specifications...
Precautions The MLB-Z4001 terminal is designed for indoor use only. For outdoor use it has to be integrated into a weatherproof enclosure. Do not exceed the environmental and electrical limits as specified in the user manual. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual...
Parameter Value Height (H) 24mm Length (L) 85mm Width (W) 97mm Weight 210g Chassis Material Metal Mounting Suitable for use with DIN Rail Standard Clips Table 2: Chassis Dimensions and Mechanical Description for MLB-Z4001 MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
3 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DESCRIPTIONS Overview Front/Back View Figure 3: External Interfaces/Indicators for MLB-Z4001 The interfaces and indicators for MLB-Z4001 are as follows: Item Description Function DC-jack For Power Reset HW-Reset-Key ...
Power -LED Turn on the power LED is On LED (Green\Yellow) TX\RX- LED Data transfer-Green is On\receive- Yellow is On LED(Orange) Link-LED Ethernet link-Orange is On Table 5: Interfaces and Indicators Description of MLB-Z4001 MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
The connection of the antenna or other equipment must be decoupled from DC voltage. For optimum RF performance, the MLiS Terminal has to be connected to an external RF antenna matched to 50ohms including other connecting cables across the operating frequency bands. Please use a SMA Male connection for the terminal.
Configuration Tool The MLiS ZigBee Configuration Utility is used to configure MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001. If the user wants to configure MLB-Z4001, you can select it from the drop down menu.
Step 1:Choose MLB-Z4001 from the drop down menu. Select the desired device in the list. The default IP address of MLB-Z4001 is 192.168.0.3/24. Please set your laptop NIC’s IP address to be in the same network subnet accordingly. Then click on “Connect”.
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Step 2: Under the “Basic” Tab, the user can define the device name which can be up to 20 ASCII characters. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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‘Network ID’ group. The second one is to input the specific serial number of MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001 ZigBee device to find that device for the data transmission. Both methods are under Transparent Mode. Click on Apply and then hit Confirm button in the Message pop-up window.
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Transparent Mode: All the transmission data can propagate thru from End Devices to the Computer located in the control center via ZigBee network without any data modification. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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API Mode: The user can configure the remote MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001 devices which are in the same ‘Network ID’ and ‘AES Encryption’ with key if enabled. Please note that once change to this mode, the original data would be added with extra header for configuration purpose. Please remember to change back to the “Transparent Mode”...
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Ethernet Setting (Web Console Management) The default log-in account is Username: admin | Password: admin The Default IP address is 192.168.0.3/24 MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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Step 3: Under the “Advanced” Tab. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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This bitfield allows channels to be selectively enabled or disabled. Each bit corresponds to a frequency as defined in the AF command. When a bit in CM and the corresponding bit in AF are both set to 1. The user must choose at least 25 channels. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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The transmitter output power level. Approximate power levels are: +7dBm, +15dBm, +18dBm, +21dBm, and +24dBm. Transmit Option Broadcast Multi Transmits: The number of additional broadcast retransmissions. All broadcast packets are transmitted MT+1 times to ensure it is received. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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AES encryption is to encrypt and decrypt texts using AES encryption algorithm for security concern. If enabled, it can only search or communicate with the MLB-Z1001 or MLB-Z4001 devices with this function also enabled, same encryption key and same Network ID.
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Step 5: Under the “Send/Recv Data” Tab This function is for the test purpose. MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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Web Console Management The log-in account is Username: admin | Password: admin The Default IP address is 192.168.0.3/24 MLB-Z4001 Terminal User Manual Rev 1.0...
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Server Listening Port: This is for the Host connecting to MLB-Z4001. The user can change the desired port #. Client Destination Host Name / IP: Input the host IP as the MLB-Z4001 configured for TCP Client Mode requests a connection.
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Advance Firmware Upgrade Settings The MLB-Z4001 also supports loading firmware from the remote TFTP server. Note: Do NOT power down the device during the firmware upgrade process. Security Change Username setting New Username: Enter the current username. (max. 15 characters) Change Password setting Old Password: Enter the current password.
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The MLB-Z4001 uses an IP address-based filtering method to control Web Console access. When the ‘control’ of the Accessible IP Setting is Enable, only addresses on the list will be allowed access to MLB-Z4001. You may add max. There are 4 IP addresses input to limit access to the MLB-Z4001. Note: The user needs to click on ‘Apply’...
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6 ORDER INFORMATION MLiS Product MLB-Z4001: MLiS 900MHZ ZigBee Terminal Power Adaptor MLA-PSP-100: Input: AC 100 ~ 240V Output: 9V/1.3A DC jack 5.5/2.1 MLA-PSP-101: US Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-104: British Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-103: European Adapter Plug MLA-PSP-102: Australia Adapter Plug MLA-CAB-001: DC jack power line 5.5/2.1...
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