Contents Safety instructions About this manual Description General description Device name and product code Device view Power supply 1.4.1 Supply voltage with the characteristic value C (24 V DC ... 48 V DC) 1.4.2 Supply voltage with the characteristic value K (60 V DC ...
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Installation Checking the package contents Installing and grounding the device 2.2.1 Installing the device onto or on a flat surface 2.2.2 Installing the device on a pole 2.2.3 Grounding the device Installing an SFP transceiver (optional) Installing the antennas Connecting the power supply and the signal contact lines 2.5.1 Supply voltage with the characteristic value C (24 V DC ...
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Removing an SFP transceiver (optional) Technical data General technical data Dimension drawings Radio technology Roaming Receiving sensitivity, transmit power, and data rate of the WLAN module version EWLAN1 (Approvals 2, characteristic value M or 9) 9.5.1 IEEE 802.11b 9.5.2 IEEE 802.11g 9.5.3 IEEE 802.11a 9.5.4 IEEE 802.11n Receiving sensitivity, transmit power, and data rate of the...
Safety instructions WARNING UNCONTROLLED MACHINE ACTIONS To avoid uncontrolled machine actions caused by data loss, configure all the data transmission devices individually. Before you start any machine which is controlled via data transmission, be sure to complete the configuration of all data transmission devices. Failure to follow this instruction can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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Indoor operator access area: The location is accessible without tools. The person responsible for the area has provided access for the operator intentionally. The operator knows of the access possibilities, regardless of whether they need a tool. If all the following requirements are fulfilled, you have the option of installing the device in the indoor operator access area.
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Qualified personnel have the following characteristics: Qualified personnel are properly trained. Training as well as practical knowledge and experience make up their qualifications. This is the prerequisite for grounding and labeling circuits, devices, and systems in accordance with current standards in safety technology. ...
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Requirements for connecting electrical wires Before connecting the electrical wires, always verify that the requirements listed are complied with. The following requirements apply without restrictions: The electrical wires are voltage-free. The cables used are permitted for the temperature range of the application case. ...
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The following requirements apply without restrictions: Only for device The wire diameter of the power supply cable is at least 1 mm² (North variants featuring America: AWG16) on the supply voltage input. supply voltage with The following requirements are alternatively complied with: characteristic Alternative 1 The power supply complies with the requirements...
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ATEX directive 2014/34/EU – specific regulations for safe operation In Ex zone 2, only devices with a corresponding label may be operated. When operating the BAT-F types with characteristic value G for Approvals 1 (ATEX zone 2), the following applies: ...
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When operating the BAT-F types in explosion hazard areas Class I, Division 2, the following applies: Class I, Div. 2 Goups A, B, C and D Temperature code T4 Ambient: −40 °F ... +158 °F (−40 °C ... +70 °C; for characteristic value T and E for temperature range) Ambient: +32 °F ...
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Ordinary Location, Class 1, Division 2 Non-Hazardous Area, Groups A, B, C, D Non-Explosive Atmosphere Hazardous Location Zone 2 Explosive Atmosphere BAT-F WLAN-Access- Point/-Client Relay contacts. Equipment with non-incendive field wiring parameters. Polarity is not relevant. THE RELAY TERMINALS ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE FOLLOWING ENTITY PARAMETERS: V max or...
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For Use in Hazardous Locations Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D: Only allowed for BAT-F model No’s. which are individually labelled “FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS” Non-incendive field wiring circuits must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70 , article 501.
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h the regulations contained in the following European directive(s): Regulation No. 10 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE): Devices with an approval are labeled with the E type approval mark. The optical transceivers M-SFP-SX/LC-EEC and M-SFP-LX/LC-EEC can be used (relevant for devices with approval characteristic value M).
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Notes for countries with the following country codes: AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES HR HU LV MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE TR UK The RED compliance requires compliant operation of the device in the 5 GHz band channels.
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Notes for Germany (DE), Ireland (IE), and the United Kingdom (UK): DE IE Operation in the 5.8 GHz band at a radiated power (EIRP) >25 mW is subject to meeting the following conditions: Germany (DE) Frequency range: 5725 MHz to 5875 MHz Condition: The usage of this band is restricted to commercial public telecommunication services.
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Supplier's Declaration of Conformity 47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information BAT-F U.S. Contact Information Belden – St. Louis 1 N. Brentwood Blvd. 15th Floor St. Louis, Missouri 63105, United States Phone: 314.854.8000 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
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FCC ID: U99EWLAN1 IC: 4019A-EWLAN1 This equipment complies with FCC and IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. Install and operate this equipment with a minimum distance of 19.7 in (50 cm) (related to a 9 dBi antenna) between the radiation source and your body.
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Note for the use in the USA and in Canada The following section applies to BAT-F variants with the characteristic value US (USA/Canada) for country approvals which are labeled as follows: Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: U99EWLAN2 IC: 4019A-EWLAN2 This equipment complies with FCC and IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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The FCC approval is valid only in conjunction with the listed antennas. If other antennas are used, the approval expires. The responsibility lies with the operator of the system. The required antenna impedance is 50 Ω. Note for the use in the Japan ...
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Recycling note After usage, this device must be disposed of properly as electronic waste, in accordance with the current disposal regulations of your county, state, and country. Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
About this manual The “Installation” user manual contains a device description, safety instructions, a description of the display, and the other information that you need to install the device. Documentation mentioned in the “User Manual Installation” that is not supplied with your device as a printout can be found as PDF files for downloading on the Internet at: https://www.doc.hirschmann.com Installation BAT-F...
Description General description The devices allow you to set up WLANs (Wireless Local Area Networks) in a local network. In contrast to a conventional network connection through copper cables and fiber optic cables, some of the communication is performed by means of a radio link. The devices allow you to install a new LAN or expand an existing LAN.
The characteristic values stand for specific product properties. You have numerous options of combining the device characteristics. You can determine the possible combinations using the configurator which is available in the Belden Online Catalog https://catalog.belden.com on the web page of the device.
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Devices of the OpenBAT BAT-F IP65/67 housing family 6 ... 7 Country approvals You can determine the current country approvals using the configurator (https:// catalog.belden.com) Example: Example: Singapore Slot 1 WLAN module Slot 2 WLAN module Not assembled Slot 3...
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Item Characteristic Characteri Description stic value Approvals 1 Class I, Division 2 Groups A, B, C, D Hazardous Locations ATEX Zone 2 Substation applications (EN 61850) Rail applications (EN 50155) Motor vehicles applications (E type- approval mark, ECE No. 10) No additional approvals Approvals 2 WLAN module version for high-gain...
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Item Characteristic Characteri Description stic value Software option 1 VPN-5 VPN-50 VPN-100 Not present Software option 2 Not present Software option 3 AutoWDS Public Spot Not present Configuration Equipment package Hirschmann standard Device model Hirschmann standard Table 3: Device name and product code a.
Device view Front view (using the example BAT-FEUWW9ACK99DO5T1SA99) alternatively, depending on For device variants with 2 WLAN modules: device variant 3 × N socket for WLAN module 1 For device variants with 1 WLAN module: Not present alternatively, depending on For device variants with 2 WLAN modules: device variant 3 ×...
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Ethernet port 1 Combo port – you can use these ports for alternative purposes: SFP slot for 1000 Mbit/s F/O connections Design: IP67-V1 connector according to IEC 61076-3-106, variant 1 alternatively, depending on Supply voltage with characteristic value C (24 V DC ... device variant 48 V DC) and K (60 V DC ...
Power supply Only for device variants featuring supply voltage with characteristic value C (24 V DC ... 48 V DC), K (60 V DC ... 250 V DC / 110 V AC ... 230 V AC, 50 Hz ... 60 Hz) or W (24 V DC): For redundant and failure-resistant power supply, you have the option of connecting multiple voltage sources in any combination at the same time.
1.4.4 Supply voltage with the characteristic value W (24 V DC) You have the following options to supply your device with voltage: Power supply through a 7/8" connector A 4-pin 7/8" plug is available for the power supply to the device. Further information: “Supply voltage with the characteristic value K (60 V DC ...
100 Mbit/s half-duplex mode, 100 Mbit/s full duplex mode 1000 Mbit/s full duplex The socket housing is electrically connected with the device housing. 10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted pair port Only device variants featuring supply voltage with characteristic value C (24 V DC ...
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M12 8-pin (“X”-coded) 10/100 Mbit/s 1000 Mbit/s BI_DB+ Negative V RX− BI_DB− Negative V BI_DA+ Positive V TX− BI_DA− Positive V — BI_DC+ — — BI_DC− — — BI_DD− — — BI_DD+ — Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
Connections for antennas The devices have 3 N sockets on each WLAN module. The "Antenna Guide" document provides an overview of the antennas that can be used as well as the suitable antenna accessories. The manual is available for download on the Internet: https:// www.doc.hirschmann.com Display elements...
Inverse flashing: the LED remains inactive for a very short time (about 10 × as long), then lights up for a much longer time (about 10 × as long). Flickering: the LED switches on and off at irregular intervals. ...
ETH1, ETH2 (green/yellow LED) Meaning green glowing Ethernet connection active yellow flickering Data traffic Management interfaces 1.8.1 V.24 interface (external management) This interface is designed as an 8-pin, “A”-coded M12 plug. The V.24 user interface is serial and allows you to connect the following devices directly: ...
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Pins of the M12 socket Function Description of functions on the device Ground Data terminal ready Transmit data Receive data Data carrier detect Dataset ready Request to send Clear to send Table 4: Pin assignment of the V.24 interface, 8-pin, “A”-coded M12 socket Pins of the M12 socket on Pin assignment for the connection Pins of the DB9 plug on...
Note: With the point-to-point WLAN line, the following pins are short-circuited at both ends: 2 (DTR) + 6 (DSR) 7 (RTS) + 8 (DSR) 1.8.2 USB interface This interface offers you the ability to connect the storage medium AutoConfiguration Adapter ACA21-M12 (EEC) / ACA22-M12 (EEC).
1.10 Reset button The device has a reset button. Note: The reset button is located behind a screwable IP65/67 pressure- equalization element (Approvals 1 with characteristic value F and G), or a IP65/67 protection cap (Approvals 1 with characteristic value I, K, M and 9). The tightening torque is 4.42 lb-in to 8.85 lb-in (0.5 Nm to 1.0 Nm).
Installation The devices have been developed for practical application in a harsh industrial environment. On delivery, the device is ready for operation. To protect the exposed uninstalled contacts of the components from dirt, connect the individual system components in a dry and clean working area. The device fulfills the protection class IP65/67 under the following conditions, exclusively: ...
Requirements for the fastening components: The diameter of the mounting hardware is maximum 0.20 in (5 mm). The head diameter is maximum 0.47 in (12 mm). The diameter of a flat washer used is maximum 0.48 in (12 mm). ...
Installing an SFP transceiver (optional) Use only Hirschmann SFP transceivers which are suitable for usage with the device. See “Accessories” on page 76. The SFP mounting tool available as an accessory makes it easier for you to insert the SFP transceivers. See “Removing an SFP transceiver (optional)”...
If you would like to connect several antennas to a WLAN module, align the antennas so that the points of the antennas point away form each other in a star shape. Install at least one antenna on the WLAN module that you would like to use.
2.5.1 Supply voltage with the characteristic value C (24 V DC ... 48 V DC) Perform the following steps for the supply voltage to be connected, or for device variants with 2 supply voltage connections of this type, for every supply voltage to be connected.
Type of the Specification of the supply Pin assignment on the device voltages that voltage can be connected DC voltage Rated voltage range DC: Protective conductor 60 V DC ... 250 V DC Voltage range DC incl. Plus terminal of the maximum tolerances: supply voltage 48 V DC ...
2.5.4 Signal contact Function Signal contact 2 Signal contact 2 Signal contact 1 Signal contact 1 Table 12: Pin assignment of the signal contact, 4-pin, “A”-coded M12 plug Only device variants featuring supply voltage with characteristic value C (24 V DC ... 48 V DC), K (60 V DC ... 250 V DC / 110 V AC ... 230 V AC, 50 Hz ...
2.6.1 Connecting the power supply through a 7/8" connector You find the prescribed tightening torque of the locking screw in General technical data section on page 60. Plug the socket into the 7/8" connector on the device. Enable the supply voltage. 2.6.2 Connecting the power supply through PoE NOTICE...
2.7.2 10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted-pair connection (optional) Further information: “10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted-pair connection (optional)” on page 34 Connect the data cables according to your requirements. The tightening torque of the locking screw is 5.3 lb-in (0.6 Nm). Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
Making basic settings The IP parameters must be entered when the device is installed for the first time. The device provides the following options for configuring IP addresses: Input via the V.24 interface Entry via the HiDiscovery protocol in the applications HiDiscovery or Industrial HiVision ...
Type in your new password. Choose a password that contains at least 8 characters which includes upper-case characters, lower-case characters, numerical digits and special characters. Confirm your new password. For further information see: https://hirschmann-support.belden.com/en/kb/required-password-change- new-procedure-for-first-time-login Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
Obtain compliance for operation in the European Union For operation in the European Union, the device must comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU. The RED compliance requires compliant operation of the device in the 5 GHz band channels. Compliant operation of the device is achieved by an unchangeable determination of the country setting.
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Note: To check the country setting and correct it, type no. Then check the country setting with the following command: ls Setup/WLAN/ Country. To obtain RED compliance, type yes. This makes the country setting unchangeable. Subsequently, the device restarts. Graphical user interface ...
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To confirm your choice, click the “OK” button. In the LANconfig device overview, highlight the row containing the desired device. In the menu bar, select Device > RED compliance. Note: To check the country setting and correct it, click the “No” button. Then open the Configuration >...
Configuring the transmit power Note: The operator of a WLAN radio installation must adhere to the applicable transmission threshold values. Use the graphical user interface or the LANconfig software. You can download the LANconfig software as an ISO image from the Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com).
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Subtract the cable and installed overvoltage protector attenuation from the antenna gain. Enter the calculated value in the “Antenna gain” field. To save the value, click the “Send” button. Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
Maintenance and service When designing this device, Hirschmann largely avoided using high-wear parts. The parts subject to wear and tear are dimensioned to last longer than the lifetime of the product when it is operated normally. Operate this device according to the specifications. ...
Disassembly Removing the device Disconnect the data cables. Disable the supply voltage. Disconnect the power supply cables and signal lines. Remove the antennas. Disconnect the grounding. Removing an SFP transceiver (optional) To disassemble SFP transceivers, you require the SFP mounting tool available as an accessory .
Technical data General technical data Weight Device variants featuring supply voltage with approx. 98.56 oz characteristic value P (Power supply only through (2800 g) PoE) Device variants featuring supply voltage with approx. 114.64 oz characteristic value C (24 V DC ... 48 V DC) or K (3250 g) (60 V DC ...
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Supply voltage Power supply solely through a 7/8" connector with the Rated voltage range AC: 110 V AC ... 230 V AC, 50 Hz ... 60 Hz characteristic Voltage range including 88 V AC ... 265 V AC, 47 Hz ... 63 Hz value K maximum tolerances Rated voltage range...
Climatic Minimum clearance around the Top and bottom device side: 3.94 in conditions during device (10 cm) storage Left and right device side: 0.79 in (2 cm) Ambient air temperature -40 °F ... +185 °F (-40 °C ... +85 °C) Humidity 10 % ...
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inch 74,37 12.24 2.93 Figure 3: Dimensions of the device variants with impact protection. Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
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inch 7.24 Figure 4: Distances of the suspension with impact protection. Installation BAT-F Release 17 12/2019...
Radio technology Antenna connection For each WLAN module: 3 × N socket Range Depending on the antenna used, frequency range and data rate Encryption IEEE 802.11i/WPA2 with passphrase or IEEE 802.1x and hardware-accelerated AES Closed Network WEP 64 ...
Receiving sensitivity, transmit power, and data rate of the WLAN module version EWLAN1 (Approvals 2, characteristic value M or 9) The values shown in the following tables are the maximum values of the WLAN module version EWLAN1. The values are in no case to be perceived as a guaranteed property of the overall product.
Receiving sensitivity, transmit power, and data rate of the WLAN module version EWLAN2 for high-gain antennas (Approvals 2, characteristic value H) The values shown in the following tables are the maximum values of the WLAN module version EWLAN2 for high-gain antennas. The values are in no case to be perceived as a guaranteed property of the overall product.
Network range Note: The line lengths specified for the transceivers apply for the respective fiber data (fiber attenuation and Bandwidth Length Product (BLP)/ Dispersion). Product Wave Fiber System Example Fiber code length attenuation for F/O attenuation Dispersion M-SFP-... cable length -SX/LC...
10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted pair port Length of a twisted pair segment max. 328 ft (100 m) (for Cat5e cable) Table 24: Network range: 10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted pair port Power consumption/power output Conditions Maximum Power output power consumption When equipped with 1 WLAN module 12.95 W 44.19 Btu (IT)/h When equipped with 2 WLAN 17.5 W...
10 Scope of delivery, order numbers and accessories Scope of delivery Number Article 1 × Device 1 × Safety and general information sheet 1 × EU Declaration of Conformity 1 × Terminal cable: M12 plug, 8-pin on DB9 socket 3 ×...
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Number Article 1 × Device 1 × Safety and general information sheet 1 × EU Declaration of Conformity 1 × Power supply plug, for cable diameters of 0.24 in to 0.32 in (6 mm to 8 mm; model dependent on the characteristic value of the socket) You find power supply plugs with a larger thread here: “Accessories”...
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Gigabit Ethernet SFP transceiver Order number M-SFP-LX/LC 943 015-001 M-SFP-LX/LC-EEC 943 897-001 M-SFP-LH/LC 943 042-001 M-SFP-LH/LC-EEC 943 898-001 M-SFP-LH+/LC 943 049-001 Other accessories Order number 0986 EMC 600, field-attachable M12 plug for Gigabit Ethernet data Available at ICOS cables 934 637-032 0986 EMC 102, field-attachable M12 plug for Fast Ethernet data Available at cables...
11 Underlying technical standards Name ATEX (2014/34/EU) ATEX – Intended use of equipment and protection systems in potentially explosive areas. CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements ECE No. 10 E type approval for use in vehicles EN 300 328 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM) - bandwidth transfer systems - data transmission equipment...
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Name IEC/EN 61850-3 Communication networks and systems for power utility automation - Part 3: General requirements. The device has an approval based on a specific standard exclusively if the approval indicator appears on the device casing. The device generally fulfills the technical standards named in their current versions.
A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support directly from Hirschmann is available at https:// hirschmann-support.belden.com. This site also includes a free of charge knowledge base and a software download section. Hirschmann Competence Center The Hirschmann Competence Center is ahead of its competitors on three counts with its complete range of innovative services: ...
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