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  • Page 1 Hardware and software for the Bluetooth Ethernet adapter User manual UM EN FL BT EPA...
  • Page 2 User manual Hardware and software for the Bluetooth Ethernet adapter 2013-04-24 Designation: UM EN FL BT EPA Revision: Order No.: — This user manual is valid for: Designation Firmware version Order No. FL BT EPA 2.1.x 2692788 FL BT EPA AIRSET 2.1.x...
  • Page 3 How to contact us Internet Up-to-date information on Phoenix Contact products and our Terms and Conditions can be found on the Internet at: phoenixcontact.com Make sure you always use the latest documentation.
  • Page 4 The receipt of technical documentation (in particular user documentation) does not consti- tute any further duty on the part of Phoenix Contact to furnish information on modifications to products and/or technical documentation. You are responsible to verify the suitability and intended use of the products in your specific application, in particular with regard to observ- ing the applicable standards and regulations.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Firmware versions and their functions ..............3 FCC information ....................3 Mounting the FL BT EPA (MP) ................5 1.6.1 Mounting the FL BT EPA (MP) on a level surface ........5 1.6.2 DIN rail mounting ................... 6 1.6.3 Wall or mast mounting ................7 FL BT EPA MP installation/interfaces ..............
  • Page 6 FL BT EPA 5.1.2 Accessories ..................51 PHOENIX CONTACT 7900_en_01...

  • Page 7: Fl Bt Epa Mp

    This connection can be established with both variants. A circular polarized panel antenna is permanently installed in the FL BT EPA. It enables easy establishment of stable wireless connections, especially in highly reflective environments.

  • Page 8: Factoryline Bluetooth

    FL BT EPA Figure 1-1 Front view of the FL BT EPA Factoryline Bluetooth Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1) is a standardized wireless technology, which enables extremely rugged and reliable data transmission, even in metal environments and industrial environments with high levels of interference. Bluetooth has become established as the standard for the wireless transmission of control data in automation networks.

  • Page 9: Approvals

    FL BT EPA MP Approvals The FL BT EPA (MP) is a Bluetooth wireless module used for the wireless connection of Ethernet-compatible devices to one another or to a LAN. The device uses the international license-free WLAN standard which is free of charge and operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band.
  • Page 10 FL BT EPA – – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the recei- ver is connected. – – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Fl Bt Epa (Mp)

    Mounting the FL BT EPA (MP) on a level surface Mount the FL BT EPA (MP) on a level mounting surface and secure it with two screws (e.g., 84-M3 X 35-8.8 cylinder head screws). For the required drill hole spacing, please refer to Figure 1-2 on page 6.

  • Page 12: Din Rail Mounting

    FL BT EPA 1.6.1.1 Drill hole template and housing dimensions 58/2.283" 82/3.228" 91/3.583" 66/2.598" Figure 1-2 Housing dimensions and drill hole spacing for the device in millimeters (inches) 1.6.2 DIN rail mounting The FL EPA RMS mounting kit (2701133) is available as an accessory for mounting the device on a 35 mm DIN rail.

  • Page 13: Wall Or Mast Mounting

    FL BT EPA MP 1.6.3 Wall or mast mounting The FL EPA WMS (2701134) mounting kit can be used for EPA wall or mast mounting. Figure 1-4 Fixing the EPA to the mounting kit for wall/mast mounting • Use the two screws provided to fix the EPA to the base plate.

  • Page 14: Fl Bt Epa Mp Installation/Interfaces

    LAN interface Mode configuration button Figure 1-5 View and interfaces of the FL BT EPA MP Fixing holes  – These holes can be used to fix the BTAP on a level mounting surface with two screws (e.g., 84-M3 X 30-8.8 cylinder head screws) (for drill hole spacing, see Figure 1-2 on page 6).

  • Page 15: Electrical Connection

    FL BT EPA MP 1.7.1 Electrical connection The supply voltage and the trigger signal are connected via the 5-pos. M12 plug (A-coded) labeled “Power” (see Figure 1-5 on page 8). 1.7.1.1 Pin assignment for the connection of the trigger input DI and the supply...

  • Page 16: Status And Diagnostic Indicators

    FL BT EPA 1.7.2 Status and diagnostic indicators Three LEDs are located on the top of the device, which indicate different states. Figure 1-8 LEDs on the top of the device On the bottom of the device, there are four LEDs which display alternative information depending on the operating mode.
  • Page 17 FL BT EPA MP Des. Color Status Meaning Yellow Ethernet link present Flashing Ethernet communication active No Ethernet connection Link Green A: poor link quality Quality A and B: sufficient link quality A, B, and C: good link quality A, B, C, and D: excellent link quality...
  • Page 18 FL BT EPA PHOENIX CONTACT 7900_en_01...

  • Page 19: Startup And Configuration

    For development or testing purposes, AT commands can also be transmitted to the EPA via the WBM or directly via any web browser. For the AT command reference, please refer to the Phoenix Contact download center (phoenixcontact.com). The procedure is described on page 28.

  • Page 20: Configuration Using The Mode Button

    FL BT EPA 2.1.1 Configuration using the MODE button Figure 2-1 MODE button on the bottom of the FL WLAN EPA - Above the MODE button are LEDs “A” to “D” for configuration indication General sequence: • Connect the module to the power supply.
  • Page 21 After connection establishment the module accepts IP address 10.0.0.100. Another address can be assigned via DHCP. PANU Connection to an FL BT EPA MP in access point mode: A+B+C Connection establishment Step 2 for establishing a connection to an “access point” (NAP) in state “10 - Wait for client”.

  • Page 22: Configuration Example

    FL BT EPA Table 2-1 Permissible LED combinations when starting up via MODE button Mode Operating Configuration setting LEDs mode PANU EPA-to-EPA bridge: connection establishment with EDR and PROFINET optimization Step 2 for establishing a direct connection (PANU-PANU) between two EPAs. The module initializes connection to a module in mode 4 - “Wait”.

  • Page 23: Web-Based Management

    By default upon delivery or after the system is reset to the default settings, the address is: http://10.0.0.100 Then the information page of the EPA opens: Figure 2-2 “System Overview” web page This page displays current information on the operating state of the EPA. However, the settings cannot be changed here. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 24 FL BT EPA Pressing the “Update Status” button updates the values once; pressing the “Auto Update” button triggers an automatic update every second. In order to make full use of functionality, the browser must support HTML 5. For example, the following browsers are supported: –...
  • Page 25 Figure 2-4 Configuration menu All the sections contain a “Set” or “Set & Reboot” button. The parameters of each section are only transferred to the EPA and stored permanently with a click on the relevant button. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 26: Configuration Example

    FL BT EPA 2.3.1 Configuration example Connecting a device of type FL BT EPA to an FL BT EPA MP: The following information is required: – EPA IP adress: 192.168.0.90 (static) – Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Application: connection of Bluetooth client (PANU) to Bluetooth access point (NAP) –...
  • Page 27 Startup and configuration Setting up the client (FL BT EPA and FL BT EPA MP in PANU mode) Enter the new IP address, subnet mask (and gateway, if applicable) of the EPA. Change the type of address assignment (“IP Assignment”) from “DHCP” to “Static”.
  • Page 28 FL BT EPA Advanced view When clicking on the “Advanced view” button, additional elements are shown on the right side of the window. Figure 2-5 “Advanced” menu Two additional functions are available for selection: – Display and execution of AT commands –...
  • Page 29 For firmware updates, a TFTP server program is required. A wide range of products is available on the Internet. For an example instruction along with the current firmware version, please refer to download.phoenixcontact.com. During firmware update, the autocrossing function is not available. Therefore, use a switch or a crossed cable. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 30: Parameter List For The Configuration

    FL BT EPA Parameter list for the configuration Table 2-2 Parameter list for Info page Designation Description Update Status Update display. Auto Update Update display automatically. The additional data load may affect the actual communication. Settings Change to configuration page.
  • Page 31 Entry field for the password of the configuration page (default: admin) Login Log in for configuration If PROFINET optimization is active, access to the configu- ration page is disabled. Cancel Cancel login, return to Info page. Settings Settings 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 32 FL BT EPA Table 2-2 Parameter list for Info page [...] Designation Description Info Return to Info page. The user remains logged in. Logout Return to Info page. The user is logged off. Advanced view Extend view by AT commands and the firmware update option.
  • Page 33 This mode is particularly recommended for parallel opera- tion with WLAN networks. Note: Both communication partners must operate in the same LEM mode. Otherwise, connection establishment can take a very long time. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 34 FL BT EPA Table 2-2 Parameter list for Info page [...] Designation Description Exclude WLAN Channels Select WLAN channels that should not be used by the Bluetooth system. (WLAN black channel list) The WLAN channels selected here will be excluded in the BT jump sequence.
  • Page 35 “active” device will be compared. The net- work name of the “passive” device (i.e., the device waiting for a connection) can be longer. E.g.: (active -> passive connection) TestName -> TestName Test -> TestName TestName -> Test 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 36 FL BT EPA Table 2-2 Parameter list for Info page [...] Designation Description Max. No of Clients Enter maximum number of connections. When the actual number of (possible) connections is indi- cated, the access point is not required to reserve time slots for additional connection requests.

  • Page 37: Ssc Script

    SSC is based on the Windows Scripting Host (WSH) that has been an integral part of all current Windows versions since Windows 98. For a detailed description containing examples, please refer to (SimpleScriptConfiguration _00.zip) at download.phoenixcontact.com. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 38: Firmware Update Via Factory Manager

    The latest version can be downloaded at phoenixcontact.com. • Start Factory Manager. Add the FL BT EPA as a new device by right-clicking in the top window and selecting “Add device...” (“Gerät hinzufügen...”). Figure 2-6 Adding the device in Factory Manager In the window that appears, click on “BootP”.
  • Page 39 In the “New Device” window, enter the IP address (default IP address 10.0.0.100) and the subnet mask (default 255.255.255.0) for the EPA module. Please note that the IP address of the PC and the EPA module must be in the same subnetwork. 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 40 FL BT EPA Figure 2-9 “New Device” (“Neues Gerät”) dialog box in Factory Manager The newly created module now appears as a device in the main window of Factory Manager. Switch off the EPA module and then switch it on again with the MODE button pressed.

  • Page 41: Simple Network Management Protocol (Snmp)

    “expired”, but it cannot be reused with other parameters under any circum- stances. Phoenix Contact provides notification of ASN1 SNMP objects by publishing their descrip- tions on the Internet.  Reading SNMP objects is not password protected. However, a password is required for read access in SNMP, but this is set to “public”, which is usual for network devices, and can-...

  • Page 42: Supported Mibs

    FL BT EPA Management Information Base (MIB) Database which contains all the data (objects and variables) required for network manage- ment. Agent An agent is a software tool, which collects data from the network device on which it is in- stalled, and transmits this data on request.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    Numerous factors affect this propagation, however none of these factors may affect the propagation to the extent that a signal is not safely detected at the recipient. 4.1.2 Propagation of radio waves outdoors (Fresnel zone) Keep Fresnel zone free from any obstacles. Figure 4-1 The Fresnel zone 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 44: Free Space Attenuation Of The Wireless Signal/Fresnel Zone

    FL BT EPA 4.1.2.1 Marginal conditions for planning a wireless path There should be a line of sight, especially in the event of longer distances, between the antennas of the wireless devices. To keep the Fresnel zone free from any obstacles, it may be necessary to mount the antennas a few meters high.

  • Page 45: Propagation Of The Radio Wave Indoors

    The range can be limited by reducing the transmission power. Thus, only certain areas can be covered, if desired. A more exact estimation of the range can also be achieved by prior simulation. The influence of the environment is then also taken into consideration. To do so, use the 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...

  • Page 46: Profinet/Profisafe Via Bluetooth

    WLAN and Bluetooth. In particular, security aspects for the config- uration of wireless components and for safeguarding cyclic data exchange are specified. The FL BT EPA (MP) meets these requirements when it is operated in “4 / 6” or “8 / 9” oper- PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 47 In time-critical applications we highly recommend to optimize data traffic using properly configured managed switches. According to the PROFINET specification, FL BT EPA (MP)s react to PTCP packets by not transferring them. Operation with PN-IRT-capable devices is therefore possible without explicit PTCP filtering in front of the wireless path.
  • Page 48 FL BT EPA PHOENIX CONTACT 7900_en_01...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    -92 dBm Wireless modules that can be connected 1 (standard), 7 (MP) Supported profiles PAN, PANU FL BT EPA antenna Characteristics Panel antenna (cannot be replaced), +5dBi Connection Internal FL BT EPA MP antenna External RSMA connection (female) 7900_en_01 PHOENIX CONTACT...
  • Page 50 FL BT EPA Interfaces [...] Operating mode PANU, NAP Configuration Via web-based management, AT commands, script, MODE button Security 128-bit data encryption, authentication, PIN, non-discoverable Mechanical tests Shock test according to IEC 60068-2-27 Operation: 25g, 11 ms period, half-sine shock pulse...

  • Page 51: Ordering Data

    Order No. Pcs. / Pkt.  2692788 Bluetooth Ethernet adapter FL BT EPA 2693091 Set consisting of two modules and accessory cables FL BT EPA AIRSET 2701416 Multiport Bluetooth Ethernet adapter FL BT EPA MP 5.1.2 Accessories Ethernet cables/description Order designation Order No.
  • Page 52 FL BT EPA PHOENIX CONTACT GmbH & Co. KG Flachsmarktstr. 8 32825 Blomberg Germany + 49 - (0) 52 35 - 3-00 + 49 - (0) 52 35 - 3-4 12 00 phoenixcontact.com Worldwide locations: phoenixcontact.com/salesnetwork HOTLINE: If there are any problems that cannot be solved using this documentation, please call our...

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