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USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-088 EN 1.1 ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Anybus ® Wireless Bolt ™ RJ45 PoE USER MANUAL SCM-1202-088 EN 1.1 ENGLISH...

  • Page 2: Important User Information

    Important User Information Liability Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks AB of any inaccuracies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding. We, HMS Industrial Networks AB, reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Preface ..........................3 About This Document.....................3 Document History ......................3 Document Conventions ....................4 Description ........................5 Product Description......................5 Bluetooth or WLAN? ......................5 Model Name – Certification Identifier ................6 Installation ........................7 Safety ...........................7 General Information .......................7 Mechanical Installation ....................8 Connectors........................9 RJ45 LED Indicators ....................10 RESET Button ......................
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  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface 3 (40) Preface About This Document This manual describes how to install and configure Anybus Wireless Bolt RJ45 PoE. For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support. Document History Version Date Description...

  • Page 6: Document Conventions

    This is a cross-reference within this document: Document Conventions, p. 4 This is an external link (URL): www.hms-networks.com This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation. This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.

  • Page 7: Description

    Description 5 (40) Description Product Description Anybus Wireless Bolt RJ45 PoE provides wireless communication over WLAN and/or Bluetooth ® to Ethernet networks. It supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) in compliance with IEEE 802.3af/at, type 1 class 0 (<12 W), both midspan and endspan. It can optionally be connected to a separate 19–36 VDC power source for redundancy.

  • Page 8: Model Name - Certification Identifier

    Description 6 (40) Model Name – Certification Identifier The model name consists of a model prefix followed by two designators for interface configuration and functionality. Prefix AWB2 Anybus Wireless Bolt Interface configuration Interface 18-pin socket Interface RJ45 and 3-pin power socket Functionality Ethernet Ethernet and RS232/485...

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation 7 (40) Installation Safety Caution This equipment emits RF energy in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) band. Make sure that all medical devices used in proximity to this device meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy. This product is recommended for use in both industrial and domestic environments.

  • Page 10: Mechanical Installation

    Installation 8 (40) Mechanical Installation The device is intended to be mounted on top of a machine or cabinet through an M50 (50.5 mm) hole using the included sealing ring and nut. The top mounting surface (in contact with the sealing) must be flat with a finish equivalent to Ra 3.2 or finer and cleaned and free from oils and greases.

  • Page 11: Connectors

    Installation 9 (40) Connectors Fig. 2 Connectors Connecting power with reverse polarity or using the wrong type of power supply may damage the equipment. Make sure that the power supply is connected correctly and of the recommended type. See also Technical Data, p.

  • Page 12: Rj45 Led Indicators

    Installation 10 (40) RJ45 LED Indicators Fig. 3 RJ45 LED indicators LED A – LINK/ACTIVITY Function No Ethernet link or no power Yellow Ethernet link established Yellow, flashing Ethernet traffic LED B – STATUS Function No power Blue Connected on all configured wireless interfaces Purple Trying to connect to WLAN/Bluetooth access point Blue, slow blink...

  • Page 13: Reset Button

    Installation 11 (40) RESET Button Fig. 4 The RESET button is located on the bottom of the unit. When the unit is powered on, press and hold RESET for >10 seconds and then release it to reset to the factory default settings. 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...

  • Page 14: Configuration

    Configuration General Anybus Wireless Bolt RJ45 PoE should normally be configured via the web interface. Parameters can be set individually or using one of the pre-configured Easy Config modes. The web interface is accessed by pointing a web browser to the IP address of the Wireless Bolt.

  • Page 15: Web Interface

    Configuration 13 (40) Web Interface 4.2.1 System Overview Fig. 6 System Overview page The System Overview page shows the current settings and connection status for the wired and wireless interfaces. The different parameters are explained in the descriptions of each settings page in this manual.
  • Page 16 Configuration 14 (40) 4.2.2 Easy Config Fig. 7 Easy Config page To activate an Easy Config mode, select it from the dropdown menu and click on Set. The mode will be activated immediately. Easy Config Modes Role Description Configure as Bluetooth client and scan for another client (PANU–PANU). Bluetooth PANU Reset configuration to factory defaults.
  • Page 17 Configuration 15 (40) Notes: • Mode 1 will scan for units in mode 4. When a unit in mode 4 is detected, the scanning unit will configure itself as a Bluetooth PANU client, send a connection configuration to the detected unit, and restart. The detected unit will also restart and attempt to connect to the first unit as a PANU client.

  • Page 18: Network Settings

    Configuration 16 (40) 4.2.3 Network Settings Fig. 8 Network Settings page IP Assignment Select static or dynamic IP addressing (DHCP) IP Address Static IP address for the unit The browser should automatically be redirected to the new address after clicking on Save and Reboot (not supported by all browsers).
  • Page 19 Configuration 17 (40) 4.2.4 WLAN Settings - Client Fig. 9 WLAN Settings - Client Enable Enable/disable the WLAN interface. Operating Mode Choose operation as WLAN Client or Access Point. If Access Point is selected, additional settings will be available. Channel Bands Choose to scan only the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz channel band, or both (default).
  • Page 20 The MAC address to use with Layer 2 cloned MAC only (see above). WLAN Roaming Anybus Wireless Bolt RJ45 PoE supports Fast Roaming according to IEEE 802.11r. This enables a WLAN client to roam quicker between WLAN Access Points that have the same SSID and support IEEE 802.11r.
  • Page 21 WLAN Channels and World Mode (Client Mode only) Which channels are available for WLAN communication is restricted by the regulatory domain where the unit is operating. Anybus Wireless Bolt RJ45 PoE supports regulatory domain detection according to the IEEE 802.11d specification.
  • Page 22 Configuration 20 (40) 4.2.5 WLAN Settings - Access Point Fig. 10 WLAN Settings - Access Point The following settings are specific for Access Point mode: Network (SSID) Enter an SSID (network name) for the Wireless Bolt. If this entry is left blank, the unit will generate an SSID which includes the last 6 characters of the MAC ID.
  • Page 23 Configuration 21 (40) 4.2.6 Bluetooth Settings – General Fig. 11 Bluetooth Settings Enable Enable/disable the Bluetooth interface. Operating Mode PANU (Client) = The unit will operate as a Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) User device. It can connect to another single Bluetooth PANU device or to a Bluetooth Network Access Point.
  • Page 24 Configuration 22 (40) 4.2.7 Bluetooth Settings – PANU Mode Fig. 12 Bluetooth Settings – PANU PANU mode only Scan for Devices Scans the network for discoverable Bluetooth devices. To connect to a device, select it from the dropdown menu when the scan has completed. Connect To Used when connecting manually to a NAP or PANU device.
  • Page 25 Configuration 23 (40) 4.2.8 Bluetooth Settings – NAP Mode Fig. 13 Bluetooth settings – NAP NAP mode only Bridge Mode Standard = Default mode. Layer 3 IP forward = IP data will be bridged over Bluetooth. This mode must be used when connecting to an Android device over Bluetooth. The network must have an active DHCP server.
  • Page 26 Configuration 24 (40) 4.2.9 Bluetooth LE Settings Fig. 14 Bluetooth LE settings Bluetooth LE Settings Operating Mode Disabled = Bluetooth LE disabled (default) Central = Bluetooth LE enabled Please refer to the AT Commands Reference Guide or select Help in the main menu for more information about using Bluetooth LE.

  • Page 27: Firmware Update

    Configuration 25 (40) 4.2.10 Firmware Update To update the firmware in the unit, click on Browse to select a downloaded firmware file, then click on Send to send it to the unit. Fig. 15 Firmware update in progress Both progress bars will turn green when the firmware update has been completed. The unit will then reboot automatically.
  • Page 28 Configuration 26 (40) 4.2.11 AT Commands Fig. 17 AT Commands AT commands can be used for setting advanced parameters that are not accessible in the web interface, to read out parameters in text format, and for batch configuration using command scripts.

  • Page 29: System Settings

    Configuration 27 (40) 4.2.12 System Settings Fig. 18 System Settings Device Info Device Name Enter a descriptive name for the unit. Password Enter a password for accessing the web interface. Reboot System Reboots the system without applying changes. Cancel All Changes Restores all parameters in the web interface to the currently active values.

  • Page 30: Factory Restore

    Configuration 28 (40) Factory Restore Any one of these actions will restore the factory default settings: • Clicking on Factory Restore on the System Settings page • Executing Easy Config Mode 2 • Issuing the AT command AT&F and then restarting the unit •...

  • Page 31: A Configuration Examples

    Appendix A: Configuration Examples 29 (40) Configuration Examples ® Ethernet Bridge via WLAN or Bluetooth Configuration with Easy Config Fig. 19 Ethernet bridge This example describes how to connect two Ethernet network segments via WLAN or Bluetooth using Easy Config. In the web interface of unit 1, activate Easy Config Mode 4.
  • Page 32 Appendix A: Configuration Examples 30 (40) PROFINET networking via Bluetooth ® Configuration with Easy Config Fig. 22 PROFINET wireless network This example describes how to connect a PROFINET IO device and a PROFINET PLC over Bluetooth using two Wireless Bolts and Easy Config. The Wireless Bolts will be configured with PROFINET optimization, which means that PROFINET messages will have priority over TCP/IP frames.

  • Page 33: Ethernet/Ip Networking Via Bluetooth

    Appendix A: Configuration Examples 31 (40) EtherNet/IP ™ Networking via Bluetooth ® Configuration with Easy Config Fig. 23 EtherNet/IP wireless network This example describes how to connect an EtherNet/IP IO device and an EtherNet/IP PLC over Bluetooth using two Wireless Bolts and Easy Config. See the respective documentation for the IO device and PLC on how to configure them for EtherNet/IP communication.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Network To Existing Wlan

    Appendix A: Configuration Examples 32 (40) Ethernet network to existing WLAN Fig. 24 Connecting to a WLAN This example describes how to connect a machine with an internal Ethernet network to an existing WLAN. This setup allows traffic on network layer 3, but not layer 2. This means that TCP/IP based protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and BACnet can be used on the WLAN, but not protocols that use layer 2 traffic, such as PROFINET.

  • Page 35: Adding Single Ethernet Node To Wlan

    Appendix A: Configuration Examples 33 (40) Adding single Ethernet node to WLAN Fig. 25 Adding WLAN connectivity This example shows how to connect a PLC with an Ethernet network interface to an existing WLAN with support for layer 2 and layer 3 traffic. The WLAN interface in the Wireless Bolt will clone the MAC address of the Ethernet interface in the PLC.

  • Page 36: Accessing Plc Via Wlan From Handheld Device

    Appendix A: Configuration Examples 34 (40) Accessing PLC via WLAN from Handheld Device Fig. 26 Accessing a PLC from a handheld device using WLAN This example describes how to use a Wireless Bolt to access the web interface of a PLC on a wired network from a tablet or smartphone which uses DHCP.
  • Page 37 Appendix A: Configuration Examples 35 (40) In WLAN Settings, set Operating Mode to Access Point. Fig. 27 WLAN Settings Enter a unique SSID (network name) for the new wireless network. Set Authentication Mode to WPA2 and enter a passkey. Select a Channel band and a Channel. Click on Save and Reboot.

  • Page 38: B Wireless Technology Basics

    Appendix B: Wireless Technology Basics 36 (40) Wireless Technology Basics Wireless technology is based on the propagation and reception of electromagnetic waves. These waves respond in different ways in terms of propagation, dispersion, diffraction and reflection depending on their frequency and the medium in which they are travelling. To enable communication there should optimally be an unobstructed line of sight between the antennas of the devices.

  • Page 39: C Technical Data

    Appendix C: Technical Data 37 (40) Technical Data Hardware Specifications Order code AWB2030 AWB2031 Color Black White top and black base Wired interface type Ethernet Ethernet connector RJ45 Power connector 3-pole screw connector Antenna Internal dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz antenna Maximum range 100 m (WLAN and Bluetooth) Operating temperature...

  • Page 40: Communication

    Appendix C: Technical Data 38 (40) Communication Ethernet Ethernet interface 10/100BASE-T with automatic MDI/MDIX auto cross-over detection Ethernet protocols IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP, LLDP, ARP, DHCP Client/Server, DNS support PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP Wireless LAN Wireless standards IEEE 802.11 a, b, g, n, d, r Operation modes Access point or client Fast roaming...
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  • Page 42 © 2018 HMS Industrial Networks Box 4126 300 04 Halmstad, Sweden info@hms.se SCM-1202-088 EN 1.1 / 2018-09-05 / 9504...

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