Summary of Contents for E2E Resolutions IP-Link
- Page 1 IP-Link Serial to Ethernet Converter Instruction Manual M 890-00556 rev. 01 REV. 01...
- Page 2 IPLink For technical support please contact E2E Customer Support at 1 (877) 626-8497 or email us at support@e2eresolutions.com E2E RESOLUTIONS 5200, Armand-Frappier Saint-Hubert (Quebec) CANADA J3Z 1G5 E2E reserves the right to make alternations to specifications, quantities, dimensions etc. for production or other reasons, subsequent to publi- cation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
IPLink TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ............4 INTRODUCTION ............4 ANTENNA INSTALLATION ..........4 3.1. Main Components of the Wireless System ....4 3.2. Access Point & A-BOX Location ........5 3.3. Before Installing the Antennas ........6 3.4. Mounting Instructions ..........8 3.4.1. Antenna Assembly & Connection ......8 3.4.2. -
Page 4: Precautions
IPLink PRECAUTIONS ANTENNA INSTAL- LATION The room temperature where the The A-BOX communicates with the control- module is located must always lers on site through WiFi antennas. The remain between 32°F and 104°F antennas must be installed outside, on the (0°C to 40°C). -
Page 5: Access Point & A-Box Location
IPLink Access Point (AP) Antenna vs Client (CL) • Priority 1: Internet Access Antenna The A-BOX system is located where direct Access Point Antenna (AP) — The central ac- internet access is available. cess point of the wireless network. In general, there will be only one AP antenna per site. -
Page 6: Before Installing The Antennas
IPLink 3.3. Before Installing the Antennas The following considerations should be taken into account before installing the antennas. Cable Length Limitation (1) — The Ethernet cable between the antenna and the IPLink must never exceed 300 feet (90 meters). Cable Length Limitation (2) — The PoE de- vice should be mounted no more than 2 feet (1/2 m) from the IPLink module. - Page 7 IPLink Electrical lines 16ft (5m) min Antenna Ethernet cable CAT5e Medium White ABS Box 300 feet max (opt.) Wall jack IPLink Figure 1. Cable Limitations IPLink, rev.01...
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Page 8: Mounting Instructions
IPLink 3.4. Mounting Instructions 3.4.2. Mounting a Short-Range Antenna 3.4.1. Antenna Assembly & Short-Range antennas are omnidirectional Connection antennas with a transmission range of 1 mile (1.5 km). These antennas are provided with 1. Assemble the antenna as required (mount- the A-BOX wireless solution and they are ing instructions may change depending on the used to link up the buildings. -
Page 9: Mounting A Long-Range Antenna
IPLink 3.4.3. Mounting a Long-Range Antenna Long-Range antennas are optional and require professional installation. For assistance, please contact your E2E dealer. Long-Range antennas are directional with a transmission range of 6 miles (10 km). They are primarily used to link up two distant sites. Each Long-Range Access Point generally com- municates with only one Long-Range Client. -
Page 10: Iplink Installation
IPLink IPLINK INSTALLA- 4.3. Connecting the IPLink TION Modules The IPLink is a module that creates a bridge 4.1. Mounting Instructions between the controllers and the antennas. It transforms the controller signals (RS-485) Open the latch and lift the cover. Remove into antenna-compatible Ethernet signals the black caps located on each of the four (TCP-IP). -
Page 11: Iplink Cards
IPLink • IPLink Card for Controllers 4.3.1. IPLink Cards IPLink Cards allows the IPLink module to Description convert different kind of controller signals If the A-BOX uses a standard TC5/TC6/Ex- into Ethernet signals. At least one IPLink Card pert/Provision network, an IPLink Card must must be connected to each IPLink module. - Page 12 IPLink Ethernet cable to PoE device of the antenna Ground connector Figure 3. Installing the IPLink Card (for controllers) in the IPLink Ethernet cable to PoE device of the antenna Ground connector Figure 4. Installing the IPLink Card (for Feedlink) in the IPLink IPLink, rev.01...
- Page 13 IPLink Status LEDs Ethernet connector on the IPLink Card Status LEDs Color Status Meaning Green Solid or Card software has started flashing and loaded correctly Solid or Software problem flashing Green Flashing Network activity Network speed = 10MB Yellow Solid Network speed = 100MB IPLink, rev.01...
- Page 14 IPLink • IPLink Card for Feedlinks Installation 1. Setting the End of Line (EOL) — If the Description IPLink module is in the middle of a com- munication network, set the end of line If the A-BOX uses a Feedlink network, an (EOL) jumper to “No”;...
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Page 15: Merging The Ethernet Signals With A Switch
IPLink 4.3.2. Merging the Ethernet 4.3.3. Connecting the PoE device Signals with a Switch 1. Connect the “LAN” connector of the PoE device to Ethernet connector on the IPLink If two IPLink Cards are connected to an Card (or in the switch if two IPLink Cards IPLink module, use a switch to merge the are used). - Page 16 IPLink Battery Backup (UPS) Switch Connect to From IPLink Card battery side (Controller networks) From IPLink Card (Feedlink networks) To antenna Figure 7. Proper Connection of the Switch Antenna IPLink Module IPLink Card Battery Backup (UPS) Connect to battery side Figure 8.
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Page 17: Ac44 Card
IPLink 4.3.4. AC44 Card 2. Inserting the Card — Connect the 3 wires coming out the card to the IPLink module as Description shown below: The AC44 card is a communication enabler. This card must be connected in each IPLink IPLink module on site. - Page 18 IPLink Status LEDs The AC44 Card has 4 status LEDs that dis- play information about the communication status. Table 1 below shows the meaning of each status LED. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The status LEDs are only visible when the END OF LINE IPLink is powered on.
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Page 19: Technical Specifications
IPLink TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Type IPLink Supply: 115/230V, 50/60Hz, 20W IN OUT: RS485 — Ethernet Fuse: F1-1A, fast blow Enclosure: ABS, moisture and dust-tight. IPLink, rev.01...