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Wireless Bridge II
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USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6 ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Anybus ® Wireless Bridge II ™ USER MANUAL SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6 ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Intellectual Property Rights

    These intellectual property rights may include patents and pending patent applications in the USA and other countries. Anybus ® is a registered trademark and Wireless Bridge II ™ is a trademark of HMS Industrial Networks AB. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adding single Ethernet node to WLAN ................31 Accessing PLC via WLAN from Handheld Device ............32 B Wireless Technology Basics ..................34 C Technical Data........................ 35 Technical Specifications ....................35 Internal Antenna Characteristics ...................36 ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
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  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface 3 (38) Preface About This Document This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Wireless Bridge II. For additional related documentation and file downloads, please visit the Anybus support website at www.anybus.com/support. Document History Version Date Description 2017-03-31...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    Caution This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury. WARNING This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of death or serious injury. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 7: Description

    WLAN 5 GHz cannot be used at the same time as WLAN 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth. Bluetooth or WLAN? Use Bluetooth when... • ...the wireless link has an Anybus Wireless Bridge II or Anybus Wireless Bolt at both ends. • ...an interruption-free connection is more important than data throughput speed. •...

  • Page 8: Model Name - Certification Identifier

    Interface configuration Internal antenna, Dual M12 External antenna, Dual M12, RP-SMA Functionality Ethernet with digital input Ethernet w/o digital input Example: AWB3AA = Anybus Wireless Bridge II with internal antenna, Ethernet networking and digital input. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™...

  • Page 9: Installation

    For optimal reception, wireless devices require a zone between them clear of objects that could otherwise obstruct or reflect the signal. A minimum distance of 50 cm between the devices should also be observed to avoid interference. See also Wireless Technology Basics, p. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    Installation 8 (38) Mechanical Installation Anybus Wireless Bridge II can be screw-mounted directly onto a flat surface or mounted on a standard DIN rail using the optional DIN mounting kit. Fig. 1 Installation drawing All measurements are in mm. ®...

  • Page 11: Connectors

    3 meters. LAN Connector (D-coded female M12) Pin Function Color coding (T568B) Transmit + Orange/White Receive + Green/White Transmit - Orange Receive - Green ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    A B C A B C D RSSI/Link Quality > 75 % Additional LED indications are used when the unit is in Recovery Mode. Recovery Mode LED Indications, p. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 13: Configuration

    11 (38) Configuration General Anybus Wireless Bridge II can be configured via the web interface or using one of the pre- configured Easy Config modes. Advanced configuration can be carried out by issuing AT (modem) commands through the web interface or over a Telnet or RAW TCP connection to port 8080.

  • Page 14: Web Interface

    The Save and Reboot button will become enabled if the unit must be restarted for a parameter change to come into effect. To revert to the currently active configuration without saving the parameter changes, click on Cancel All Changes. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 15 Mode 4 will listen for 120 seconds or until receiving a configuration. The IP address of a client may be changed by the configuration from the access point. Active browser sessions could therefore be lost. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 16: Network Settings

    DHCP range = 192.168.0.101 – 192.168.0.107 IP Address: 192.168.0.103, Start Address: 101 DHCP range = 192.168.0.101 – 192.168.0.108 7 addresses are allocated but the address of the unit is skipped. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 17 Channel Select a specific channel to use when scanning for networks. Which channels are available depend on the Channel Bands setting. Auto = all channels will be scanned (default). ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 18 Use when multiple devices on both sides of an Ethernet network bridge must be able to communicate via WLAN (many-to-many). Only works between Anybus Wireless Bolt or Wireless Bridge II devices. Layer 2 cloned MAC only = Layer 2 data from only a single MAC address (specified below) will be bridged over WLAN (many-to-one).
  • Page 19 For plain text passwords a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters is recommended. Example of a strong plain text password: uS78_xpa&43 Example of hexadecimal password: 0x000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f101112131415161718191a1b1c1d1e1f Do not use the example passwords above in a live environment! ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 20 (not with third-party devices). PIN codes must consist of 4 to 6 digits. Just Works = Encrypted connection without PIN code. Paired Devices Lists the currently connected Bluetooth devices. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 21 Used when connecting manually to a NAP or PANU device. Connection Scheme Choose whether to select a Bluetooth device by MAC address or name when connecting manually. Name Name of the Bluetooth device to connect to. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 22 This mode must be used when connecting to an Android device over Bluetooth. The network must have an active DHCP server. List Nearby Devices Scans the network and lists discoverable Bluetooth devices. Pairing cannot be initiated in NAP mode. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 23: Firmware Update

    Click on Browse to select a firmware file, then click on Send to download it to the unit. Both progress bars will turn green when the firmware update has been completed. The unit will then reboot automatically. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 24 Enter or paste the commands into the text box, then click on Send. The result codes will be displayed below the text box. See the AT Commands Reference Guide for a complete list of supported AT commands. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 25: System Settings

    Restores all parameters in the web interface to the currently active values. Factory Reset Resets the unit to the factory default settings and reboots. Setting a secure password for the unit is strongly recommended. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 26: Factory Restore

    Operating Mode PANU (Client) Local Name [generated from MAC address] Security Mode Just works Default System Settings Password [empty] Setting a secure password for the unit is strongly recommended. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 27: Mode Button

    Recovery Mode If the web interface cannot be accessed, the unit can be reset by starting in Recovery Mode and reinstalling the firmware using Anybus Firmware Manager II, which can be downloaded from www.anybus.com/support. Firmware updates should normally be carried out through the web interface.
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  • Page 29: A Configuration Examples

    Adding More Devices Up to 6 additional clients can be added by repeating the procedure. Each new client will be assigned the next free IP address within the current subnet. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 30 Up to 6 additional clients can be added by repeating the procedure. Each new client will be assigned the next free IP address within the current subnet. The IO cycle update time for each IO device must be set to ≥ 64 ms. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 31: Ethernet/Ip Networking Via Bluetooth

    Up to 6 additional clients can be added by repeating the procedure. Each new client will be assigned the next free IP address within the current subnet. The Requested Packet Interval (RPI) for each IO device must be set to ≥ 64 ms. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 32: Ethernet Network To Existing Wlan

    WLAN Bridge Mode must be set to Layer 3 IP forward (the default setting). Click on Save and Reboot. The Ethernet network should now be able to access the WLAN access point. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 33: Adding Single Ethernet Node To Wlan

    Enter the MAC address of the PLC in the Cloned MAC Address field. 10. Click on Save and Reboot. The Wireless Bridge will now function as a WLAN interface for the PLC using the MAC address of its Ethernet interface. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 34: Accessing Plc Via Wlan From Handheld Device

    WLAN. Do not enable the internal DHCP Server if there is already a DHCP server on the network, as this may cause IP address conflicts. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 35 You should now be able to connect to the SSID of the Wireless Bridge on your handheld device and access the PLC by by entering its IP address in a browser. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 36: B Wireless Technology Basics

    It is therefore recommended to use a wireless signal analysis tool for determining the optimal placement and configuration of a wireless device. ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...

  • Page 37: C Technical Data

    Using an external antenna does not extend the range but allows separate placement of antenna and unit (e.g. if unit is placed in an enclosure). Wired Interface type Ethernet Communication See Anybus Wireless Bridge II Datasheet Dimensions (LxWxH) 93 x 68 x 33.2 mm Weight 120 g Operating temperature -40 to +65 °C...

  • Page 38: Internal Antenna Characteristics

    36 (38) Internal Antenna Characteristics Anybus Wireless Bridge II has 3 independent quarter wave monopole antennas. The following radiation diagrams and tables show the characteristics of the different antennas as measured under laboratory test conditions. The diagrams can be used as a general guide for finding the optimal placement and orientation of the units.
  • Page 39 2.4 GHz MIMO antenna gain and directivity in horizontal and vertical planes Test Antenna Section Avg Gain Peak Gain Comment MIMO dBi % In Plastic Box 2400 -1.95 63.8 +2.66 2440 -1.65 68.4 +2.88 2485 -1.42 72.1 +2.76 ® Anybus Wireless Bridge II ™ User Manual SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6...
  • Page 40 last page © 2018 HMS Industrial Networks AB Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden info@hms.se SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6 / 2018-05-28 / 8569...

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