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  • Page 1: User Guide

    Wi-MGR Wireless Sensor Network Manager User Guide Version 1.8 Firmware Version 6.3.17...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Copyright and Trademark Notices © Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. 2011. All rights reserved. RLE® is a registered trademark and SeaHawk™, Falcon™, and Raptor™ are trademarks of Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. The products sold by Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. are subject to the limited warranty, limited liability, and other terms and conditions of sale set forth at http://www.rletech.com.

  • Page 3: Technical Support

    Product Serial Number Product Manufacture Date The Wi-MGR is not a field-serviceable item and must be sent back to RLE Technologies for mechanical repair. Only RLE certified service personnel is allowed to access the interior of this equipment, and power must be disconnected (unplugged) from the Wi-MGR any time the unit is mechanically serviced.
  • Page 4 RLE Product Warranty Seller warrants to the Ultimate Purchaser (the purchaser who buys for use and not for resale) that all products furnished under this order and which are manufactured by Seller will conform to final specifications, drawings, samples and other written descriptions approved in writing by Seller, and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents System Overview ........... 11 Product Description.
  • Page 6 Function Field............. 61 Data Field.

  • Page 7: Rletech.com Wi-Mgr User Guide

    Figures System Overview ........... 11 Figure 1.1 Wi-MGR Physical Connections .
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting ........... 69 Technical Specifications .
  • Page 9 Tables System Overview ..........11 Table 1.1 EIA-485 TX and EIA-485-RX .
  • Page 10 Wi-MGR User Guide 800.518.1519...

  • Page 11: System Overview

    H A P T E R YSTEM VERVIEW HAPTER 1.1. Product Description The Wi-MGR is a wireless sensor network manager that receives signals from up to 400 wireless devices and relays them to facilities monitoring systems as SNMP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, BACnet/IP, and BACnet MS/TP signals.

  • Page 12: Physical Connections

    System Overview 1.3. Physical Connections Figure 1.1 Wi-MGR Physical Connections Item Description Earth ground connection Antenna 418MHz RP-SMA connector Antenna 900MHz RP-SMA connector Relay 1 Relay output 1 terminal block (NC/NO/C) Relay 2 Relay output 2 terminal block (NC/NO/C) DI #1 Digital input 1 (+ -) DI #2 Digital input 2 (+ -)

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    H A P T E R ETTING TARTED HAPTER 2.1. Installation The Wi-MGR can be rack or wall mounted, or left free standing. RLE manufactures two different types of mounting brackets for the Wi-MGR: ♦ The Wi-MGR comes with two L-shaped rack mount tabs. These tabs allow the Wi-MGR to be mounted in either the front or back of a 19-inch rack.

  • Page 14: Wiring

    2.2.1 Power Supply and Ground Connections RLE Technologies recommends powering the Wi-MGR from a UPS supply so the device can send alarm notifications during a power outage. The device can be powered through either the jack or the power supply terminal block, but you must use only one of these power options at a time - you cannot connect the power jack and terminal block power simultaneously or damage will occur.

  • Page 15: Wired Digital Inputs

    Getting Started 2.2.2 Wired Digital Inputs The Wi-MGR is equipped with four digital relay inputs which allow the device to receive information from hardwired connections. If you have digital inputs you’d like to connect to the Wi-MGR, wire them up now. Your connections may look like those shown here: Figure 2.3 Input Connections 2.2.3...

  • Page 16: Connectivity

    Getting Started 2.3. Connectivity 2.3.1 RJ45 Ethernet Connection The Wi-MGR has an internal 10/100BASE-T Ethernet port that is used for configuration. The Ethernet port supports Web browser access, email (SMTP), BACnet slave, Modbus slave, and SNMP. The device can connect directly to a PC with a crossover cable (provided), or it can connect to a PC through a hub or switch, with CAT5 cables.

  • Page 17: Eia-232 Com Connection

    Getting Started 2.3.2 EIA-232 COM Connection The Wi-MGR can be connected directly to a PC through its EIA-232 port. This is useful for IP configuration, firmware downloads, and troubleshooting. The EIA-232 connection is only used as a temporary connection. Connect the straight through, 9-pin serial cable as shown in Figure 2.7.

  • Page 18: Antenna Connections

    Getting Started 2.3.4 Antenna Connections The Wi-MGR is shipped with a 418 MHz, 6-foot cable antenna and a 900 MHz, 6-foot cable antenna. The 418 MHz antenna has longer shafts; the 900 MHz antenna has shorter shafts. Plug each antenna into its appropriate jack on the front of the Wi-MGR. 418 MH 900 MH NTENNA...

  • Page 19: Communication: Set The Ip Address

    Getting Started 2.4. Communication: Set the IP Address The Wi-MGR will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is connected. This is because the manufacturer programs the device with a default IP address: , Subnet 10.0.0.188 Mask: .

  • Page 20: Set The Wi-Mgr's Ip Address Via Eia-232 Connection

    Getting Started network. From the PC web browser, type in the new IP address of the Wi-MGR. Enter the user name and password as stated above to verify network access to the device. 2.4.2 Set the Wi-MGR’s IP Address via EIA-232 Connection To use the EIA-232 interface: Contact your IT Department to obtain an available IP address, Subnet Mask, and default Gateway.

  • Page 21: Sensor Discovery

    Getting Started 2.5. Sensor Discovery The Wi-MGR is equipped with a sensor discovery feature. The device will discover available wireless sensor inputs and enter them into the Sensor Summary page. By default, this feature is disabled. Turn on this feature when you are installing or locating new sensors. Turn it off once your sensors have all been discovered.

  • Page 22: Figure 2.12 Remove The Battery's Protective Tab

    Getting Started have come from the sticker at the end of the battery. If necessary, wipe the battery and clips with rubbing alcohol to remove any sticky residue. Replace the lid. Figure 2.12 Remove the Battery’s Protective Tab Turn the sensor over to show the product label on the bottom. This label contains the serial number of the sensor.

  • Page 23: Figure 2.15 Label The Sensor

    Getting Started Place a label or other marking on the sensor to show its index number. Figure 2.15 Label the Sensor Once the sensors have been discovered, turn off the Sensor Discovery option on the Configuration>Wireless/Sensors page of the Wi-MGR’s web interface and click the Submit Changes button to switch off the feature.

  • Page 24: Sensor Mounting Tips

    Getting Started 2.6. Sensor Mounting Tips The electronics in a wireless sensor are water-resistant, but not waterproof. Wireless sensors need to be mounted in a safe location, where the chance of them becoming submerged in a liquid are minimal. Sensors can be mounted with double-faced tape or adhesive velcro. To mount a sensor on a metallic surface, purchase adhesive-backed magnetic tape and adhere it to the back of the sensor.

  • Page 25: Web Interface

    H A P T E R NTERFACE HAPTER The Wi-MGR allows users to view data points and configure the unit/points via the Web. To access the Web interface, users must first configure the Wi-MGR to communicate via the Internet. To set the IP address, see section 2.4., “Communication: Set the IP Address” on page 19.

  • Page 26: Identity

    Web Interface Sensors on the Home page are color coded to help notify users of alarm conditions. Color Indication Green Sensor is registering properly - sensor is communicating properly. Sensor is registering properly - sensor has an alarm. Yellow Sensor is registering properly - sensor has a warning and may be approaching an alarm condition.

  • Page 27: Sensors

    Web Interface 3.3. Sensors The Sensors page allows users to view all the sensors accessible through the Wi-MGR. Up to 400 total sensors can be monitored by the Wi-MGR. The top of the page displays the total number of sensors connected to the Wi-MGR, the active sensors that are currently communicating with the Wi-MGR, and the total inactive sensors that are not currently communicating with the Wi-MGR.

  • Page 28: Figure 3.4 Log Graphs And Trending Information

    Web Interface Attribute Description Graph Link Click the links to view either a graph or a log showing the sensor’s data record from the last 24 hours, or to download the data as a .csv file. Download Sensors Use these links to download bulk sensor data. The data will be .CSV Current Data bundled in groups of 20 sensors, and will be provided as a .csv file.

  • Page 29: Individual Sensor Configuration

    Web Interface 3.3.1 Individual Sensor Configuration Whether you’re viewing the sensors through the Sensor page or the Home page, note that each sensor’s system number (identifier) is a clickable number link. Click this link to access the sensor’s configuration page. Each sensor has its own configuration page which allows users to edit a wide variety of sensor information.

  • Page 30: Figure 3.6 Wireless Sensor Configuration

    Web Interface Click the number on the left side of the sensor row to edit individual sensor properties. Figure 3.6 Wireless Sensor Configuration For each sensor, all fields in gray are editable. All other fields are for reference only. To the right of the Value field is the corresponding Modbus Register column for slave data output from that sensor.

  • Page 31: Table 3.3 Wireless Sensor Configuration Options

    Web Interface All fields in the following table will not be available for each sensor. Only the configurable options that apply to each sensor are displayed in that sensor’s configuration menu. Editable options are as follows: Option Description Model To edit the sensor model, select the type of sensor from the drop- down list by clicking on the down arrow.
  • Page 32 Web Interface Option Description Source Uneditable; displays to the user where the signal is coming from. 418 is broadcasted from the common sensor 418MHz Point Six Wireless sensor. A 900 means it is being broadcasted from a Point Repeater (Wi-PR) or a 900MHz Point Six Wireless sensor. A 2402 means it is being received from another Wi-MGR using the Ethernet Packet Repeater feature.
  • Page 33 Web Interface Option Description Low Humidity Alarm Enter a low humidity alarm threshold - if the humidity drops below Threshold this value, a low humidity alarm is generated. Alarm Delay The number of seconds that pass between the time the system goes into alarm and the time that alarm is annunciated.
  • Page 34 Web Interface Option Description Gain Applies only to analog 4-20mA, 0-5V, and 0-10V input types. Inputs like temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. convert information to an (Wi-ASx/Wi-MS) analog signal. The Wi-MGR reads this raw analog signal and calculates a value based on the input and the predetermined gain and offset settings.

  • Page 35: Alarms

    Web Interface Option Description Move sensor Reorder the sensors by typing the appropriate number in this box. position to Footer Links - Remember to click the Submit Changes button for the sensor you’re currently configuring before you move to another sensor’s configuration page. First Skip to the configuration screen for Sensor 1.

  • Page 36: Configuration

    Web Interface 3.5. Configuration The Configuration page allows authorized users to adjust the Wi-MGR settings. Each link on the Configuration page displays more editable information about specific configuration settings. NOTE If any of these fields are edited, be sure to click the Submit Changes button to save the changes.

  • Page 37: Table 3.4 Wireless Sensors Configuration Options

    Web Interface Option Description Wi418/433 Receiver The Wi-MGR is equipped with either a 418 or 433MHz receiver. Enabled: Turns on the Wi-MGR’s 418 or 433MHz receiver. This allows it to communicate with devices communicating on the 418/ 433MHz wavelength. Disabled: Turns the receiver off and prohibits the Wi-MGR from communicating with devices on this wavelength.
  • Page 38 Web Interface Option Description Sensor Discovery Enabled: When sensor discovery is enabled, the Wi-MGR automatically discovers new sensors transmitting to it. The Wi- MGR loads the newly detected sensor’s type and serial number in its next available sensor position. Disabled: This is the Wi-MGR’s default setting. Once you’re done with the sensor discovery process, set this option to disabled.
  • Page 39 Web Interface Option Description Main Web Page Sensor data can be displayed in a variety of formats on the Home Sensor Display page. Select the option that best suits your application. Iframe - View all your monitored sensors in one long list. Tabs 40 Sensors - View your sensors on a series of tabbed pages.
  • Page 40 Web Interface Option Description Sensor Types Designate whether your system uses only Bapi sensors, only Point Six sensors, or a combination of the two. Default: PointSix/Bapi Bapi Serial Number If your system uses Bapi sensors, indicate whether the serial Order numbers should be read forward or backward by the Wi-MGR.
  • Page 41 Web Interface Option Description Ethernet Packet Use this feature to allow the Wi-MGR to transmit sensor information Repeat over the network (via port 6767) to another Wi-MGR. If this option is enabled, you also need to designate a destination IP address. Default: Disabled Repeat Packets Designate whether the Wi-MGR will repeat only information for...

  • Page 42: Digital Io

    Web Interface 3.5.2 Digital IO The Wi-MGR is equipped with four hard-wired digital inputs and two hard-wired relay outputs. Use this page to individually configure the digital inputs and relay outputs. NOTE The Wi-MGR firmware is backwards compatible. This means it can be loaded onto older versions of the Wi-MGR, including the FDS-Wi, which are not equipped with wired inputs and outputs.
  • Page 43 Web Interface Option Description Digital IO Enable or disable the digital inputs and relay outputs. If there are no digital inputs and relay outputs installed on your Wi-MGR, select Not Installed. Default: Enabled Digital Inputs #1, #2, #3, and #4 Each digital input has its own configurable options, but all fields have several read-only values that are displayed.

  • Page 44: Table 3.5 Digital Io Configuration Options

    Web Interface Option Description Relay K1, K2 The two relay outputs also have static reference fields and configurable options. Adjust the following editable fields as necessary: Activation Each relay can be configured as an alarm relay or a Modbus only relay.

  • Page 45: Network And Web

    Web Interface 3.5.3 Network and Web The Network and Web page displays the assigned MAC address and allows users to configure common network information. Editing this information will change the way the web interface operates. Only change this information if you have been in contact with your network administrator, and are sure the changes are correct.

  • Page 46: Web Interface

    Web Interface Option Description Net Mask The Wi-MGR is shipped with a default Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. Contact your IT Department for an appropriate Subnet Mask, if you wish to change this field. Default subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Def Route The Wi-MGR is shipped with a default Gateway Route of 10.0.0.1. Contact your IT Department for an appropriate Default Gateway, if you wish to change this field.
  • Page 47 Web Interface Option Description TFTP Server Enable Decide whether the TFTP server capabilities are enabled or not. Default: Yes (Udp port 69) Web Page Logo The Wi-MGR web interface can be customized - you can choose Images which images are displayed in the upper left and right corners of the screen.
  • Page 48 Web Interface Option Description User Image JPG An uneditable field, this tells you the name of the image that is Logo #2 File currently being used as the logo in the upper right corner of the web interface. Delete Image Logo 2 Click this button to delete the image currently loaded as image logo Button Logo Image #2...

  • Page 49: Network Statistics

    Web Interface 3.5.4 Network Statistics This option provides a view of the Wi-MGR’s network statistics. This data is provided for informational purposes only - none of this information is editable from this screen. Figure 3.11 Network Statistics Page Option Description Refresh netstats Click this text to refresh your screen with the newest data.

  • Page 50: Clock

    Web Interface 3.5.5 Clock Use this link to adjust the date and time, as needed. Click the Submit Changes button to save all modifications. Figure 3.12 Clock Configuration Page Option Description Date Enter the current date in mm/dd/yy format. Time Entered the current time in hh:mm:ss format, where the hour is a two digit number between 01 and 24.

  • Page 51: Network Time Protocol

    Web Interface 3.5.6 Network Time Protocol NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is used to synchronize clocks of computer systems. NTP synchronizes the time of a computer or device (the Wi-MGR) with another computer or referenced time source. NTP maintains a high level or accuracy and reliability in time stamped events.
  • Page 52 Web Interface Option Description DST Begin Date Set the day DST begins at your location. Default setting: Second Sunday - March DST End Date Set the day DST ends at your location. Default setting: First Sunday - November Table 3.9 NTP Configuration Options Wi-MGR User Guide 800.518.1519...

  • Page 53: Snmp

    Web Interface 3.5.7 SNMP Use this page to configure the Wi-MGR for SNMP communications. Figure 3.14 SNMP Page Option Description System Name Name assigned to the Wi-MGR for SNMP system configuration. Default setting: Wireless Gateway System Contact System contact responsible for the Wi-MGR. System Location Enter the address of the Wi-MGR’s physical location.

  • Page 54: Email/Dns

    Web Interface 3.5.8 Email/DNS Configure email and DNS settings through this page. Figure 3.15 Email/SMTP/DNS Configuration Page Option Description Access Type Select LAN to send alerts through a local network connection. Select None to disable the email feature. Default setting: LAN Primary DNS Server Enter the IP address for the primary DNS server, as provided by your internet service provider.
  • Page 55 Web Interface Option Description Mail Subject The text that appears in the subject line of the email message. Mail Recipient (1), Alerts can be sent to four recipients. Enter up to four unique email (2), (3), (4) addresses Smtp Authentication Used for ESMTP. Use the default setting, unless otherwise directed by your IT department.

  • Page 56: Com Port1/Modbus/Bacnet

    Web Interface 3.5.9 Com Port1/Modbus/Bacnet If the Wi-MGR will communicate via the EIA-485 port, configure the necessary options here. Figure 3.16 Com Port1/Modbus/Bacnet Configuration Page Option Description EIA-485 Select EIA-485 Port Set the output type for the EIA-485 port to either Modbus-Slave or Function Bacnet-MS/TP.
  • Page 57 Web Interface Option Description EIA-485 Slave Set a RTU address from 1-254. If the field is left at 0, there is no Address transmission on the EIA-485 port. Default: 0 (disabled) Modbus Modbus/TCP/UDP This designator is used for Modbus RTU over an Ethernet Slave Unit Identifier connection.

  • Page 58: Figure 3.17 General Bacnet Capabilities Of The Wi-Mgr

    Web Interface The Bacnet Pics link displays general BACnet capabilities of the device (e.g., what LAN options are available). Figure 3.17 General BACnet Capabilities of the Wi-MGR Wi-MGR User Guide 800.518.1519...

  • Page 59: 3.5.10 System

    Web Interface 3.5.10 System Use this page to update the Wi-MGR’s firmware, to delete all sensors associated with the Wi- MGR, to clear all current alarms and/or log data, and to backup the Wi-MGR’s configuration and sensor CSV files. Refer to Appendix A, “Update Firmware” on page 65 for complete firmware update instructions.

  • Page 60: 3.5.11 Product Registration

    Web Interface 3.5.11 Product Registration The Product Registration link routes users to the product registration form at rletech.com. Complete this form to receive product and firmware updates and support. 3.6. Refresh Click the Refresh link to manually check for status updates. The Wi-MGR will refresh all its data, and poll all connected devices for their most recent data.

  • Page 61: Modbus Communications

    H A P T E R ODBUS OMMUNICATIONS HAPTER 4.1. Implementation Basics The Wi-MGR is capable of communicating via the half-duplex EIA-485 serial communication standard. The Wi-MGR is configured to act as a slave device on a common network. The EIA-485 medium allows for multiple devices on a multi-drop network.

  • Page 62: 4.1.1.3 Data Field

    4.1.1.3 Data Field The data field of the request is a variable length depending on the function. The data fields for the Wi-MGR are 16-bit registers, transmitted high order byte first (big-endian) 4.1.1.4 Error Check (Checksum) Field The checksum field lets the receiving device determine if the packet has transmission errors. The Wi-MGR’s RTU mode uses a 16-bit cyclic redundancy check (CRC-16).

  • Page 63: Function 04: Read Input Registers

    Register Name Description Units Range 40001 Sensor Identification number uint16 0-65535 40002 Out Of Service Shows when the sensor is in uint16 0-65535 maintenance mode or offline 40003 Serial # Wireless sensor serial number uint16x4 0-65535 40007 Raw Data #1 First data value displayed by Unsigned 32 bit 0-4294967295...

  • Page 64: Function 06: Preset Single Register & Function 16: Preset Multiple Registers

    Register Name Description Units Range 30001 Digital Input 1 Digital Input 1: 1=0, 0=off uint16 30002 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 2: 1=0, 0=off uint16 30003 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 3: 1=0, 0=off uint16 30004 Digital Input 4 Digital Input 4: 1=0, 0=off uint16 Table 4.5 Read Input Registers...

  • Page 65: Update Firmware

    P P E N D I X PDATE IRMWARE HAPTER Firmware updates are available on the RLE website at rletech.com. Locate the correct firmware and download it to an accessible location. Before updating any firmware, access the System page on the Configuration menu in the web interface.

  • Page 66: Figure A.2 Configuration Menu, System Page - Mime Upload

    Figure A.2 Configuration Menu, System Page - MIME Upload Navigate to the file using the browse button, and then click on upload for the unit to take the file. This process takes about 60 seconds to complete. The MIME feature can also be used to upload the unit configuration file.

  • Page 67: Load The Flash Firmware Using Tftp

    A.2. Load the Flash Firmware Using TFTP Before updating the firmware through TFTP, the firmware flash application must be exited and then erased. To do this, navigate to the Wi-MGR’s configuration menu. Once here, click on the “Exit to Bootloader” button. Once exited, you will get a bootloader web page at the IP address of the unit.
  • Page 68 Wi-MGR User Guide 800.518.1519...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Below you’ll find troubleshooting tips for a variety of situations you may encounter with the Wi-MGR. Please use these suggestions to troubleshoot your appliance. If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve your issues, RLE Technologies offers personalized support for all our products. If you require customer support for your Wi-MGR, please contact RLE Technologies directly: ♦...

  • Page 70: B Troubleshooting

    Wi-MGR, contact your local sales representative or RLE Technologies. If the sensor does show on the home page, move the sensor back to its original location.
  • Page 71 Troubleshooting Sensors that you have NOT installed appear on the Wi-MGR’s home page. This issue may occur when wireless sensors are used in conjunction with an Wi-MGR. When you installed your sensors, the automatic Sensor Discovery feature on the Wi-MGR was enabled.

  • Page 72: Wireless Sensor Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting B.2. Wireless Sensor Troubleshooting The Wi-MGR is designed to work with a wide variety of wireless sensors. Sometimes, problems may occur with the sensors that affect the way they interact with the Wi-MGR. Use the following guidelines to troubleshoot wireless sensors. The sensor does not seem to be working.

  • Page 73: Table C.1 Technical Specifications

    P P E N D I X ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS HAPTER Power Voltage Rating 24VAC, 50/60Hz; 24VDC Current Rating 600mA max. Wired Inputs Digital Two (2) 24V, 10mA max. per channel Wired Outputs Relay Four (4) Dry Contact, Form C, 1A @ 24VDC resistive, 0.5A @ 120VC Communications Ports Ethernet...

  • Page 74: C Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Maximum Number of Wireless Points 400 - point repeaters may be required Wireless Interface Appropriate receivers for configuration (418MHz and 900MHz, or 418MHZ and 2.4GHZ). RP/SMA connectors for Antenna Indicators Network 2 Green Active & Speed Status 1 Red LED EIA-485 Status 2 Green Transmit &...

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