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- Page 1 Installation- and Operating instructions for CU8890-0000 WLAN Controller with USB Input Preliminary - Internal Only Version: 1.3 beta4 Date: 2010-07-21...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Omni directional antennas Directional antennas Placement of the antennas Attenuation and range Fresnel Zone Attenuation in practice Ranges for a selection of the following antenna combinations Examples of Use Operating mode: CU8890 as Client Operating mode: CU8890 as Access Point CU8890-0000... - Page 4 TwinCAT Real-Time-System Operation with Windows Firewall Windows CE Appendix Assembly dimensions Technical data CE Declaration of Conformity Operation Notes for USA/Canada Calculating with decibels Beckhoff Support & Service Beckhoff branches and partner companies Beckhoff Headquarters Beckhoff Support Beckhoff Service CU8890-0000...
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Page 5: Foreword
All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH. CU8890-0000... -
Page 6: Description Of Safety Symbols
Hazard to devices and environment If you do not adhere the notice adjoining this symbol, there is obvious Attention hazard to materials and environment. Note or pointer This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding. Note CU8890-0000... -
Page 7: Product Description
Industrial PC the CU8890 can be used either as access-point or as client. Client drivers are available for Windows XP, XP Embedded as well as Windows CE, thus for each Beckhoff IPC as well as the CX-series. These support also adhoc modus. -
Page 8: Connectors And Led Diagnostics
LED-Diagnostic States for the LEDs The following table shows the possible states for the LEDs: LED Assignment Status Meaning Power LED No power supply connected lights Power supply via USB Port WLAN active WLAN not active lights WLAN active CU8890-0000... -
Page 9: Installation Instructions
4. Please keep the associated paperwork. It contains important information for handling the unit. 5. Check the contents for visible shipping damage. 6. If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order, you should notify Beckhoff Service. CU8890-0000... -
Page 10: Mounting / Unmounting
(figure 2): Unmounting the WLAN- To release the CU8890 from the mounting rail pull down the locking clip Controller with a screwdriver (figure 1) and pull off the device from the rail (figure 2): CU8890-0000... -
Page 11: Connecting Devices
Disconnect all the devices that are to be connected from the power supply. Connect all the cables between the CU8880 and to the devices that are to be connected. Reconnect all devices to the power supply. Connecting Power Supply The power supply is realized by the USB connector. CU8890-0000... -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
The standard provides 11 channels worldwide, but only 3 can be used without overlapping: Channel overlapping When using the network in a confined area (e.g. in a factory building) notice the following comb-shaped structure with a channel difference of 5 channels to each neighbor cell: Comb-shaped CU8890-0000... -
Page 13: Antennas
Rod antenna (gain 4 dBi), with cable (1 m) ZS6201-0500 Rod antenna (gain 5 dBi), without cable Use original Beckhoff accessories The CE conformity of the CU8890-0000 is only guaranteed if it is operated Note with original Beckhoff accessories (antennas, coaxial cable)! ZS6100-0900... - Page 14 Diameter 110 mm, height 45 mm Weight (incl. accessories approx. 210 g and packaging) Operating temperature -40°C ... + 80°C Relative humidity 95%, no condensation Protection class IP20 Installation position variable, predestined for mounting below the ceiling Approval Suitable coaxial cable ZS6000-0102-0020, ZS6000-0102-0040 CU8890-0000...
- Page 15 220 g Weight (incl. cable, accessories and packaging) Operating temperature -40°C ... + 80°C Relative humidity 95%, no condensation Mounting Cap nut M14 Protection class IP20 Installation position variable Approval Coaxial cable 1 m, included in scope of supply CU8890-0000...
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Page 16: Coaxial Cable
Coaxial cable, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, 0020 preassembled plug connectors (SMA plug and reverse SMA socket), black, 2 m ZK6000-0102- Coaxial cable, characteristic impedance 50 Ω, 0040 preassembled plug connectors (SMA plug and reverse SMA socket), black, 4 m CU8890-0000... -
Page 17: Antenna Alignment
(horizontal directional characteristic) characteristic) ZS6200-0400 Predestined for mounting Design form Side view Top view (vertical directional (horizontal directional below the ceiling. characteristic) characteristic) Directional characteristic directional antennas ZS6100-0900 Design form Side view Top view (vertical directional (horizontal directional characteristic) characteristic) CU8890-0000... -
Page 18: Alignment Examples
Fresnel zone! The connection of the antennas to the CU8890 via the RSMA plug and coaxial cable enables the antenna to be mounted remotely, so that you can position the antenna optimally. CU8890-0000... -
Page 19: Attenuation And Range
6-12 dB (free field range)/2 - 140 m - 70 m (free field range)/4 Concrete wall 10-20 dB (free field range)/4 - 70 m - 5 m (free field range)/8 Concrete 20 dB (free field range)/8 < 35 m ceiling CU8890-0000... -
Page 20: Ranges For A Selection Of The Following Antenna Combinations
Ranges for a selection of the following antenna combinations The given ranges are based on an unobstructed view and adherence to the Fresnel zone. Two omni directional antennas Omni directional antennas combined with a directional antenna Two directional antennas CU8890-0000... -
Page 21: Examples Of Use
Examples of Use Operating mode: CU8890 as Client Client Modus Operating mode: CU8890 as Access Point Access Point Modus CU8890-0000... -
Page 22: Software Installation
Select Ralink Configuration Tool and click Next to continue. Select Configuration Tool After the installation has finished you can always change to the Microsoft Note Zero Configuration Tool. Click Install to start the installation procedure. The required data will now be copied to the hard disk. CU8890-0000... - Page 23 Connecting USB cable Connect now the CU8890 WLAN controller with your computer via the USB cable. When the USB connection is active you see the following symbol in the task bar: The installation of the Ralink driver is completed successfully. CU8890-0000...
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Page 24: Operating The Cu8890 As Client
Double click on the Ralink symbol in the task bar starts the RaUI-Client configuration tool. To connect to an existing network select the register Network in the RaUI- Client configuration tool. A list of the available WLANs is shown: Click Rescan to refresh the list: CU8890-0000... - Page 25 You now see a list of the selectable encryption methods. On top of the list the method Open is shown, that means no encryption. If there is an encryption in the actual network, it now can be selected. In our example it is WPA-PSK (WPA2-PSK recommended). CU8890-0000...
- Page 26 Now the view changes to the Profile window and you can see the new profile: Click on you profile and the Activate button to activate the network. The WLAN-Controller now has a network IP-Address shown in the status messages: CU8890-0000...
- Page 27 Zero Configuration Tool Alternatively you can configurate the connection of the WLAN controller in Note the Zero Configuration Tool (Standard Wireless Configuration Tool). Open the tool with a right mouse click on the Ralink symbol in the task bar: CU8890-0000...
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Page 28: Operating The Cu8890 As Access Point
The window Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) appears: Select the WAN adapter and click OK. The Ralink Wireless Utility window appears and you can type the network name (SSID) and the channel. Click Apply and the alignments will be saved. CU8890-0000... - Page 29 Changing the channel without deactivating/ activating is not possible. Click the button Security Settings to open the security settings window. Here you can select the designated encryption mode (e.g. WPA-PSK, suggested) and assign the according key. The network is not encrypted if you select Open. CU8890-0000...
- Page 30 The CU8890 WLAN-Controller now provides the network with the network name (SSID) on the selected channel. WLAN clients can now connect to the network. If a network key was assigned under data encryption options it must be published to the clients. CU8890-0000...
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Page 31: General Installation Instructions
Windows CE Under Windows CE the operation of the CU8890 WLAN-Controller is only possible in client mode. The Windows CE driver is available for CE 6. You can download the driver for Beckhoff x86- and ARM based devices under: ftp://ftp.beckhoff.com/Software/embPC- Control/CE/Solutions/CUxxxx_Driver/CU8890_CE60.zip For operating the CU8890 WLAN-Controller you need the CE driver as well as the Microsoft Zero tool for configuration the WLAN. - Page 32 After rebooting the system, the driver is installed, as well the Microsoft Zero Tool at ARM based devices. Connecting with the network Connecting with the In the graphical user interface you can select a network. Click connect to network connect with the network: CU8890-0000...
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Page 33: Appendix
The product is characterized by small overall installed size. With a height of approx. 100 mm, the module dimensions exactly match those of the Beckhoff Bus Terminals. Together with the lowered connector surfaces, this means that it can be used in a standard terminal box with a height of 120 mm. -
Page 34: Technical Data
The CU8890-0000 meets demands of the EN 300328 V1.7.1 and is approvable in all countries of the EU as well as Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Ireland and Iceland. The CU8890-0000 meets also demands of FCC Part 15.4 and Canada IC. More countries on request. CU8890-0000... -
Page 35: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
Appendix CE Declaration of Conformity CU8890-0000... -
Page 36: Operation Notes For Usa/Canada
This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation CU8890-0000... -
Page 37: Calculating With Decibels
10 – 3 = 7 2 x 2 x 2 = 8 3 + 3 + 3 = 9 2 x 100 = 200 3 + 20 = 23 1000 / 2 = 500 30 – 3 = 27 CU8890-0000... -
Page 38: Beckhoff Support & Service
Please contact your Beckhoff branch office or partner company for local support and service on Beckhoff products! The contact addresses for your country can be found in the list of Beckhoff branches and partner companies: www.beckhoff.com You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.