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WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge
Instruction Manual
• Signal Wire Replacement in a Rugged, Industrial Housing
• Simple to Order, Configure, & Install
• Range: 1 Mile Line-of-Sight, 500 ft. Indoor
• Analog & Digital Inputs and Outputs, RS-485 Communications
• Remote or Attached Antenna
• Repeaters Available
• Repeaters and Directional Antennas Available
• Flanges for Wall or Pipe Mounting
• PC Software Available for Even Easier Setup
• Rugged, NEMA 4X/IP68 Enclosure
Wireless System
Division of Garner Industries
7201 North 98th Street
Lincoln, NE 68507-9741
(402) 434-9102
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- Page 1 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Wireless System • Signal Wire Replacement in a Rugged, Industrial Housing • Simple to Order, Configure, & Install • Range: 1 Mile Line-of-Sight, 500 ft. Indoor • Analog & Digital Inputs and Outputs, RS-485 Communications •...
- Page 2 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Disclaimer The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. BinMaster makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents ........... 3 4-20 mA Output Connector ......11 Table of Figures ............. 3 Digital I/O Connector ........12 Introduction ............. 4 Modbus RTU Serial Communications ... 12 Ordering Information ..........4 Setup and Programming ........ -
Page 4: Introduction
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Introduction The BinMaster WR-30 gives you a simple, straightforward way to get an analog, discrete, or ® Modbus signal from where you have it to where you need it. It’s a point-to-point wireless bridge packaged in a rugged, weather tight housing designed to meet the demands of industrial installations. -
Page 5: Specifications
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Specifications Except where noted all specifications apply to operation at +25°C. Analog Input General Inputs Field selectable: 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, Display 32-character dual-line alphanumeric 0-5 V, 1-5 V dot matrix LCD display with Accuracy ±0.03% of calibrated span ±1 count backlight (4.68mm x 2.21mm... -
Page 6: Rs-485 Modbus ® Rtu Serial Comms
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual ® Wireless Radio RS-485 Modbus RTU Serial Comms Compatibility EIA-485 Frequency 900 MHz Connectors Removable screw terminal Range 500 ft (152.4 m) indoor, 1 mi connector (1.61 km) outdoor (line-of-sight) Max Distance 3,937' (1,200 m) max Encryption AES 128-bit encryption available Baud Rate... -
Page 7: Safety Information
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Safety Information Caution: Read complete instructions Warning: Read all product labels prior to installation and operation of the completely and follow all instructions device. and requirements listed on the labels for installation or service. Installation and service should be performed only by trained service personnel. -
Page 8: Pre-Installed Conduit Plug
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Pre-Installed Conduit Plug The WR-30 is supplied with one pre-installed optional conduit plug for installations that do not require the use of both conduit entries. The conduit plug includes an internal hexagonal socket recess for removal. Mounting Instructions The WR-30 has two mounting holes that may be used for a 1.5”... -
Page 9: Connections
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Connections To access the connectors, remove the enclosure cover and unscrew the two captive stainless steel screws. Remove the electronics assembly from the enclosure. Signal connections are made to removable terminal blocks on the back of the electronics assembly. Grounding connections are made to the two ground screws provided on the base –... -
Page 10: Power Connector
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Power Connector Power connections are made to a two-terminal connector labeled POWER in Figure 1. The WR-30 is reverse polarity protected; it will not be damaged if wired backward. Make sure that the power supply can provide between 12 and 28 VDC to the wireless device. -
Page 11: 4-20 Ma Output Connector
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Signal Connector The analog input may be either 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-5 V, or 1-5 V. The appropriate input type must be programmed for each unit. Once the appropriate input type has been programmed, wire the analog signal source to the device as shown in the diagram at right. -
Page 12: Digital I/O Connector
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Digital I/O Connector All digital connections are referenced to ground. The primary unit digital I/O settings determine the settings of the secondary unit (e.g. if D1 of the primary unit is an input then D1 of the secondary unit in an output). -
Page 13: Setup And Programming
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Setup and Programming The units are factory calibrated prior to shipment to read in milliamps or volts depending on the input selection. The calibration equipment is certified to NIST standards. Overview There are no jumpers to set for wireless device input selection. Setup and programming is done through the programming buttons located underneath the enclosure cover or using the WR Manager software. -
Page 14: Programming Buttons
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Programming Buttons The units can be programmed using the buttons located behind the enclosure cover. Use the menu button to enter or exit programming mode, the next button to cycle forward through menu options, the previous button to cycle backward through menu options, and the enter button to select the menu item or option you want. -
Page 15: Quick Tip
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Quick Tip While programming the wireless units, it may be useful to view the current signal or digital I/O in order to ensure that the correct signals are reaching the units. Pressing either the previous or display buttons while the device is in run mode will cycle through the unit’s display modes which are, in order, link status, analog I/O, and digital I/O. -
Page 16: Wr Manager Software
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual WR Manager Software The units can also be programmed using the PC based WR Manager. Units connect to a PC via the micro USB connection on their face, underneath the enclosure cover. Use of WR Manager is required for programming advanced settings, such as wireless encryption, and analog signal calibration. -
Page 17: Display Functions & Messages
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Display Functions & Messages Shown below is a list of all display messaged in each device’s setup menu. This list is in order of appearance when pressing the next button. An indented line indicates a sub-menu or item. Primary Unit Display Action/Setting Description... -
Page 18: Secondary Unit
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Display Action/Setting Description 4.8 K baud rate 4.8k Displays the Modbus data format setting (press enter to change) DATA FORMAT Data format 8E1 Data format 8O1 Data format 8N2 Return to the setup menu BACK TO SETUP MENU Change the device password PASSWORD SETUP... -
Page 19: Setup Menu
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Setup Menu ® The setup menu consists of analog, digital (discrete), and Modbus input/output settings, network ID, password, and factory defaults restoration. The primary wireless unit determines network protocol and digital I/O settings for the secondary unit, simplifying the setup process. -
Page 20: Primary Device Menus
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Primary Device Menus Analog Input Setup Enter the Analog Input menu to set up the wireless unit to accept either a current or a voltage input. The current input is capable of accepting a signal from 4 to 20 mA. The voltage input is capable of accepting a 0 to 10 VDC signal, 0 to 5 VDC signal, or 1-5 VDC signal. - Page 21 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Network and Modbus Setup ® The Network and Modbus Setup menu is where the wireless device’s Network ID is set and Modbus serial communications settings are programmed. Network ID The network ID determines primary and secondary wireless pairs. The primary and secondary units must share the same unique network ID in order to communicate.
- Page 22 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Password Setup Both the primary and secondary wireless units may be protected with a four digit numeric password in order to prevent unauthorized tampering. When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter that password in order to access the device menu.
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Page 23: Secondary Device Menus
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Secondary Device Menus The secondary device has fewer menu options than the primary device, shown below. Display Signal I/O and Digital I/O Status Pressing either the previous or display buttons while the device is in run mode will cycle through the display modes. -
Page 24: Programming With Wr Manager
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Programming with WR Manager WR Manager allows you to program the WR-30 wireless units from a PC with a USB connection. Units connect to a PC via the micro USB connection on their face, underneath the enclosure cover. Use of WR Manager is required for programming advanced settings such as wireless encryption and analog signal calibration. - Page 25 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Calibration – Analog Input Calibration – 4-20mA Output...
- Page 26 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual IO Testing The devices’ analog inputs and outputs can be calibrated using the Calibration tabs. The IO Testing tab allows you to perform diagnostics and testing on the units. Device communication can be secured by enabling 128-bit AES encryption. A channel mask may also be set for interference immunity.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties with your wireless installation, consult the troubleshooting steps listed below. For best results, identify the symptoms of the problem you are having and attempt all of the corrective actions listed for the particular symptom. Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action... - Page 28 WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Wireless device • Make sure that input type on the device is has mismatched correct for the analog input being used. Destination device reads out of Options are 4-20 mA, 0-10 V, 0-5 V, or 1-5 input type.
- Page 29 22. If you require technical support, please contact us at: Phone: (402) 434-9102 Fax: (402) 434-9133 Email: info@binmaster.com Web: www.binmaster.com...
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Page 30: Factory Defaults & User Settings
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Factory Defaults & User Settings The following table shows the factory setting for most of the programmable parameters on the device. Next to the factory setting, the user may record the new setting for the particular application. Model: ___________________ S/N: __________________ Date: _______________ Primary Parameter... -
Page 31: Mounting Dimensions
WR-30 Point-to-Point Wireless Bridge Instruction Manual Mounting Dimensions 2.31 (58.6) 4.00 (101.6) Ø 0.35 (Ø 9.0) 2.17 (55.0) 4.27 (108.4) 2.74 (69.7) 3.62 (92.0) 2.44 (61.9) 4.30 (109.2) ½" NPT Figure 9. Enclosure Dimensions – Front Figure 10. Enclosure Dimensions – Side View Cross Section View Note: The supplied conduit plug may extend up to 0.6 in [15 mm] from the conduit opening when... - Page 32 Division of Garner Industries 7201 North 98th Street P.O. Box 29709 Lincoln, NE 68507-9741 Lincoln, NE 68529 (402) 434-9102 Fax: (402) 434-9133 www.binmaster.com Email: info@binmaster.com 925-0381 LIMW30BM_A SFT102 Ver 1.000 & up 10/19...
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