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XW-111™ Wi-Fi Digital Sensor Users Manual
Section 1: Introduction
The XW-111 is an easy-to-use wireless Wi-Fi digital input monitoring device. The XW-111 monitors and
reports the status of switch-closure sensors and alarms. It is ideal for applications where equipment and
events must be monitored and Ethernet wiring is not accessible or practical to install.
The XW-111 is powered by an external wall transformer (5VDC), or by two internal AA batteries (installed
inside the enclosure). The XW-111 will use the wall transformer and automatically switch to the batteries
in the event of a power failure. Only use batteries to provide backup power, or for modes where the
HTTP server, ModBus server, and Remote Services are not being used. If the internal web server,
ModBus server, or Remote Services is enabled, the XW-111 will need to be powered by an external wall
transformer. Some setting configurations consume more power than others, leading to some scenarios
where battery operation is not practical. For example, transmitting the status every five seconds could
result in depleting the batteries very quickly. Having more features enabled and/or an increased reporting
rate leads to lower battery life.
A three-position terminal strip provides connections for up to two switch-closure sensors for the XW-111.
No other cables, interfaces, or PC utility programs are needed.
Two modes of Operation:
"Stand-Alone" Mode: The XW-111 is a self-contained device that does not require additional servers or
ControlByWeb devices. In this mode the XW-111 products provides real-time input status through a
standard web browser or through the CBW Mobile app. In addition, stand-alone mode offers the ability to
monitor input status and send out email alerts (which can be converted to text message alerts) whenever
an alarm condition occurs.
"Slave" Mode: The XW-111 reports its inputs' status to other ControlByWeb devices. In this mode, the
XW-111 is not directly accessible to the user. Instead, input status is transmitted to a server or to another
ControlByWeb device, such as the X-600M controller which acts as a "master." The master device then
uses the information provided by the XW-111 as it would from any other sensor.
Provisioning the module:
Access Point Mode: Press the "Access Point" button anytime to enable access point mode. With a PC or
smart phone you then connect to and access the internal web server no matter what mode the unit is
currently set to. Using the web server, you configure the measurement interval, access port, name, and
other setup parameters.
WPS: Alternatively, add the XW-111 to an existing network by pressing the "WPS" (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) button on both the XW-111 and on your access point (i.e., router).
Network Discovery: Using the Android or iOS app, the XW-111 can be used to configure the WiFi
network as well as any cloud or network settings.
ControlByWeb Cloud:
The XW-111 can be configured to automatically connect to
a wireless network with internet access. This feature allows internet access to an XW-111 which is
installed behind a network router, without the need to setup port forwarding in the router. This also allows
easy installation using DHCP without the need to assign a specific IP address. Since the connection
from the XW-111 is outgoing, rather than incoming, the local router on the network where the XW-111
resides doesn't need to be configured to forward sockets. This simplifies the installation since the router
configuration is not modified.
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