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Preface 3 (46) Preface About This Document This manual describes how to install and configure Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE. For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support. ® ™ SCM-1202-164 1.1 en-US Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE User Manual...
Additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation. Trademarks ® ™ Anybus is a registered trademark and Wireless Bolt LTE is a trademark of HMS Networks AB. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders. ® ™ SCM-1202-164 1.1 en-US Anybus...
Safety 5 (46) Safety General Safety Instructions Caution This equipment emits RF energy in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) band. Make sure that all medical devices used in proximity to this equipment meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy. Caution Minimum temperature rating of the cable to be connected to the field wiring terminals, 90 °C.
Preparation 6 (46) Preparation Support and Downloads For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support. Have the product article number available, to search for the specific product page. You find the product article number on the Wireless Bolt LTE product housing. Network Environment Ensure that you have all the necessary information about the capabilities and restrictions of your local network environment before installation.
Preparation 7 (46) Placement For optimal reception, cellular devices should not be confined in buildings made of concrete or metal, without windows. To avoid interference, a minimum distance of 50 cm between cellular devices should be observed. At least 20 cm separation distance between the device and the user’s body must be maintained at all times.
Installation 8 (46) Installation Installing SIM Card Supported SIM card types are Nano SIM for IoT and M2M, for data communication, as well as standard mobile phone Nano SIM. Fig. 1 To connect Wireless Bolt LTE to a cellular data network, install a cellular SIM card: Insert a SIM card into the Wireless Bolt LTE SIM card holder.
Installation 9 (46) Mechanical Installation Placement • The device is intended to be mounted on top of a machine or cabinet through an M50 (50.5 mm) hole using the included sealing ring and nut. • The top mounting surface, in contact with the sealing, must be flat with a finish equivalent to Ra 3.2 or finer and cleaned and free from oils and greases.
Installation 10 (46) Connecting to Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Before You Begin Connecting the Wireless Bolt LTE to PoE and DC power simultaneously may result in a current loop that could damage both the power sources and the Wireless Bolt LTE. Ensure to use only one of the power connections at a time.
Installation 11 (46) Connecting to Power and Ethernet Before You Begin Connecting power with reverse polarity or using the wrong type of power supply may damage the equipment. Make sure that the power supply is connected correctly and of the recommended type. Connecting the Wireless Bolt LTE to PoE and DC power simultaneously may result in a current loop that could damage both the power sources and the Wireless Bolt LTE.
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Installation 12 (46) Procedure Connecting to power Fig. 5 Connect Wireless Bolt LTE Power connector to a power supply. Connect Wireless Bolt LTE Power connector to Functional Earth (FE). Power connector, 3-pin terminal block Function 11–33 VDC Functional Earth (FE) ®...
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Installation 13 (46) Connecting to Ethernet Connect the Wireless Bolt LTE to Ethernet. Fig. 6 ® ™ SCM-1202-164 1.1 en-US Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE User Manual...
Configuration 14 (46) Configuration Connecting to PC and Power When configuring Wireless Bolt LTE it must be connected to a PC. Fig. 7 Connect the Wireless Bolt LTE Ethernet port to your PC. Connect the Wireless Bolt LTE Power connector to a power supply. ®...
Configuration 15 (46) PC IP Address Setting By default, the Wireless Bolt LTE internal DHCP server is enabled. To avoid interference, keep only one DHCP server enabled on the network. Wireless Bolt LTE default IP address is 192.168.0.98. Set a Static IP Address on Your PC On the PC accessing the Wireless Bolt LTE built-in web interface: Set a static IP address within the same IP address range as the Wireless Bolt LTE IP address.
Configuration 16 (46) Accessing Wireless Bolt LTE Web Interface The Wireless Bolt LTE built-in web interface can be accessed from standard web browsers. Before installing the Wireless Bolt LTE on a network, change the Wireless Bolt LTE default password. The Wireless Bolt LTE comes with a default username and password. The default username is admin.
Configuration 17 (46) Web Interface Overview The Wireless Bolt LTE built-in web interface is used to configure the Wireless Bolt LTE system settings as well as for diagnostics and maintenance. The System Overview page shows the current settings and network connection status. Fig.
Configuration 18 (46) Save and Reboot Cancel Changes Fig. 11 If you need to cancel the changes you have made to the settings: In the left sidebar menu, click Cancel All Changes. To restore settings, refer to Restore Settings, p. Apply Changes Fig.
Configuration 19 (46) Ethernet Settings On the Ethernet Settings page: Fig. 13 Default, IP Settings with Internal DHCP Server Enabled IP Settings IP Address The default Wireless Bolt LTE static IP address is 192.168.0.98. When you change the IP address: Click Save and Reboot to reboot Wireless Bolt LTE.
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Configuration 20 (46) Internal DHCP Server By default, the Wireless Bolt LTE internal DHCP server is enabled. To avoid interference, keep only one DHCP server enabled on the network. The DHCP server is only enabled on the LAN interface. By default, Internal DHCP Server is set to Enabled. →...
Configuration 21 (46) Cellular Settings When you are going to connect Wireless Bolt LTE to a cellular network, make sure that you have installed a SIM card in Wireless Bolt LTE SIM card holder. Refer to Installing SIM Card, p. 5.8.1 Network Settings About Preferred Network Type...
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Configuration 22 (46) 5.8.2 APN Settings On the Cellular Settings page: Automatic APN Assignment An APN automatically derived from SIM card identification may not give full access to the cellular network. Follow your network operator's guidelines. By default, Wireless Bolt LTE is set to automatically search for the SIM card APN setting. If a general APN string is available for the network operator, it will be set as the APN Assignment.
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Configuration 23 (46) Manual APN Assignment You can set the APN Assignment manually. Ensure that you have the APN supplied by your carrier available. Fig. 16 APN example Enter the APN in the APN field. APN Authentication By default, APN Authentication is set to No. When enabled, PAP method is used. APN Authentication is to be configured only if your carrier has setup APN (Access Point Name) with username and password.
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Configuration 24 (46) 5.8.3 Lock Configuration When configuration is locked, you can still access and use the Wireless Bolt LTE built-in web interface but the settings can not be configured. On the System page: Fig. 18 Restore Settings from a backup file To lock the configuration: Click Config Lock.
Configuration 25 (46) NAT/Port Forward Settings NAT/Port forward is used to allow incoming traffic from an external (cellular mobile-radio) network access to a device IP address on the internal (Ethernet) network. The Source Filter setting is used to prevent unauthorized traffic on the local network. By default, Incoming Traffic NAT 1:1 is set to Disabled.
Configuration 26 (46) 5.10 Positioning Settings Use the positioning function to locate the position of the Wireless Bolt LTE. For example, to send the Wireless Bolt LTE position to an application via the REST API. By default, Positioning Service is Disabled. Procedure To activate Positioning Service: On the Positioning Settings page, select Enable from the Positioning Service drop down...
Configuration 27 (46) 5.11 Setting Up with REST Commands 5.11.1 How To Use REST Commands For information about the supported REST commands and how to use them, refer to the REST Commands Reference Guide at www.anybus.com/support. 5.11.2 Use/Test REST Commands From a Web Browser For information about the supported REST commands, refer to the REST Commands Reference Guide at www.anybus.com/support.
Configuration Examples 28 (46) Configuration Examples Setting Up Wireless Bolt LTE as an Internet Router Use Wireless Bolt LTE as an internet router to connect machines, controllers or other devices to internet. Before You Begin Wireless Bolt LTE comes with a default username and password. The default username is admin.
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Configuration Examples 29 (46) Configure the Ethernet Settings, IP address and internal DHCP server settings. Verify that the APN Settings are correct. You can adjust the settings manually. In the left sidebar menu, click Save and Reboot. → Wireless Bolt LTE automatically reboots for the settings to take effect On the System Overview page, verify that the cellular Data Connection has status Yes.
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Configuration Examples 30 (46) Connecting Devices Fig. 24 Connecting a device to internet: Connect an Ethernet cable between Wireless Bolt LTE and the device. Verify that the device is connected to internet. ® ™ SCM-1202-164 1.1 en-US Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE User Manual...
Configuration Examples 31 (46) Setting Up Wireless Bolt LTE with ULPM REST Command The Wireless Bolt LTE variant for the US market does not support the ULPM REST Command. You can use Wireless Bolt LTE as an internet router with Ultra Low Power Mode (ULPM) to save electrical energy.
Verify Operation 32 (46) Verify Operation System Settings and Network Connection On the System Overview page, verify the settings and network connection status. Fig. 25 Example, Verify Settings and Network Connection Data Connection Data Connection status Yes is picked up from the underlying system and is not tested for data transfer.
Verify Operation 33 (46) Ethernet LED Status Indication Fig. 26 RJ45 LED indicators Function LED A – LINK/ACTIVITY No Ethernet link Yellow 10 Mb/s Ethernet link established Yellow, flashing 10 Mb/s Ethernet activity Green 100 Mb/s Ethernet link established Green, flashing 100 Mb/s Ethernet activity LED B –...
Maintenance 34 (46) Maintenance Firmware Update Update Wireless Bolt LTE firmware. The configuration settings are not affected when updating firmware. ► Download the firmware update file from www.anybus.com/support. ► Connect Wireless Bolt LTE to your computer, refer to Connecting to PC and Power, p. On the Firmware Update page: Fig.
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Maintenance 35 (46) Reboot: Fig. 29 Firmware Update → When the firmware update is finished, Wireless Bolt LTE automatically reboots for the updates to take effect. The progress bar, Waiting for reboot, indicates the progress. → When the reboot is complete, the web browser automatically redirects to the System Overview page.
Maintenance 36 (46) Set Administrator Password Before installing Wireless Bolt LTE on a network, change the default administrator password. Wireless Bolt LTE comes with a default username and password. The default username is admin. Written in lowercase letters. You find the default password on the Wireless Bolt LTE product housing. On the System Settings page, Admin Password pane: Fig.
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Maintenance 37 (46) 8.3.2 Restore Settings When you restore settings from a backup file, all the current settings are overwritten by the settings loaded from the backup file. On the System page: Fig. 32 Restore Settings from a backup file Restore settings from a backup file: Click Choose file.
Maintenance 38 (46) Reboot System On the System page: Fig. 33 Reboot System If you have made any changes to the settings, you are prompted to click: – Save, to save the settings. – Cancel, to reboot the system without applying changes. To reboot the system, press Reboot System.
Troubleshooting 39 (46) Troubleshooting Logs The System Log contain useful information for troubleshooting issues that may occur in the system. The Log file contains additional information, such as messages from the kernel, drivers, init scripts, services and applications (not originating from HMS). Before contacting support for assistance, it is suggested that you save the System Log file and then add it as an attachment when you create the support ticket.
Troubleshooting 40 (46) Diagnostics Fig. 35 Diagnostics 9.2.1 Cellular Diagnostics Monitor Signal Strength and Quality You can use the diagnostics information when planning the installation of Wireless Bolt LTE. If Wireless Bolt LTE are going to be placed in a fixed installation and there are several possible locations to choose between, it is viable to monitor the signal strength and quality in the intended locations.
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Troubleshooting 41 (46) 9.2.3 Network Diagnostics If Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE is installed on a private cellular network, the methods are limited according to the restrictions of the private network. The methods are useful when evaluating the connection on the cellular network. Complete the evaluation by performing tests from the connected device on the LAN network.
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Troubleshooting 42 (46) To Perform Action, click Start. → The request is sent to the target. → When the target response returns, a message appears. Fig. 36 Example, Ping response message from target 8.8.8.8 Fig. 37 Example, Nslookup response message from target www.anybus.com Fig.
Troubleshooting 43 (46) Reset and Recovery 9.3.1 Reset Button Fig. 39 Reset button The Reset button is located on the bottom of the Wireless Bolt LTE. 9.3.2 Factory Reset Factory Reset will result in the loss of all configuration settings and logs. Factory Reset Using the Reset Button Ensure that the Wireless Bolt LTE is powered on and running.
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Troubleshooting 44 (46) Factory Reset Using the Web Interface On the System page: Fig. 40 Factory Reset Click Factory Reset. To confirm factory reset, click OK. Result → Wireless Bolt LTE is reset to the factory default settings. ® ™ SCM-1202-164 1.1 en-US Anybus Wireless Bolt LTE...
Technical Data 45 (46) Technical Data 10.1 Technical Specifications EMEA: AWB1500 EMEA: AWB1501 Order code Americas: AWB1502 Americas: AWB1503 Color Black White top and black base Operating temperature Shadow: -40 to +65 °C Shadow: -40 to +65 °C Direct sunlight: -40 to +45 °C Direct sunlight: -40 to +65 °C Host interface RJ45 Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s, PoE...
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