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Installation Guidelines
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Important Notices ................................................................... 8
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System Features ................................................................... 14
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Site Survey ............................................................................ 22
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Installation ............................................................................ 35
70-00200-03-00
Connect Series
(UWT™) System for SCADA
Connect-IWS System
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- Page 1 Connect Series Universal Wireless Transport™ (UWT™) System for SCADA Connect-IWS System Installation Guidelines Important Notices ..............8 System Features ..............14 Site Survey ................22 Installation ................35 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
- Page 2 All rights reserved December 3, 2014. The information in this document is proprietary to Redline Communications Inc. This document may not in whole or in part be copied, reproduced, or reduced to any medium without prior consent, in writing, from Redline Communications Incorporated.
- Page 3 CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines Revision Log Date Item Description of Changes 20141125 Created Document 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
General Information ..................22 Network Settings ....................22 Serial Gateway Settings .................. 23 Serial Gateway Settings .................. 23 Radio Management Settings ................24 Path Profile ....................24 RF Interference .................... 25 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... - Page 5 Mounting Options ..................42 4.3.2 Install RF Surge Arrestors ................44 4.3.3 Connect Antenna Lead-In Cables ..............46 Weatherproof the Antenna Cable Ingress............. 46 Configure Connect-IWS System ..............48 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
- Page 6 Table 19: Installation: Installer Supplied Materials ............37 Table 20: Installation: Input Power Connector Pinout ............ 43 Table 21: Installation: Installer Supplied Materials ............48 Table 22: Configuration: Network and Wireless Settings ..........56 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
- Page 7 Figure 42: Configuration: Antenna Alignment Tool Screen ..........57 Figure 43: Configuration: Wireless Terminal Link Status Screen ........59 Figure 44: Configuration: Wireless Terminal Links Summary Screen ......60 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
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Page 8: Important Notices
General Warnings Redline recommendations for maximum safety include the following: Do not operate microwave equipment without first having proper training or knowledge of microwave radio operation. -
Page 9: Installation Safety
Redline microwave radio equipment or those recommended by Redline. Electrocution Hazard / Risque D’électrocution Warning to Service Personnel Do not install Redline products near any type of power line. Should the antenna or related hardware come in contact with power lines, severe bodily harm or death could result! 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications ©... -
Page 10: Radio Frequency Safety / Sécurité Des Fréquences Radio
Installation Guidelines Attention au personnel du service Ne pas installer les produits Redline près n'importe quel type de ligne électrique. Si votre antenne ou du matériel connexe entrer en contact avec des lignes électriques, des blessures graves ou la mort pourraient en résulter! Radio Frequency Safety / Sécurité... -
Page 11: Safety Information
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Page 12: Weee Product Return Process
WEEE Product Return Process In accordance with the WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) directive, 2002/96/EC, Redline Communications equipment is marked with the logo shown below. The WEEE directive seeks to increase recycling and re-use of electrical and electronic equipment. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of as part of the local municipal waste program. -
Page 13: Service & Warranty Information
Redline does not endorse or support the use of outdoor cable assemblies: i) not supplied by Redline, ii) third-party products that do not meet Redline's cable and connector assembly specifications, or iii) cables not installed and weatherproofed as specified in the CONNECT-IWS Installation Guidelines manual for each product model. -
Page 14: System Features
CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines Chapter 2 System Features The Connect-IWS system is designed and manufactured by Redline Communications, a world leader in design and production of outdoor wireless TCP/IP transport for mission critical applications. Figure 2: Features: Connect-IWS System 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014... -
Page 15: Table 3: Features- Connect-Iws System Components
Mounting hardware (Feet and DIN) RF line protection devices MIMO antenna (parabolic or flat panel) RF jumper cables: 2x 610 mm (2 ft) Outdoor antenna cables: 2x 7.6 m (25 ft) 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 16: Connect-Iws System
Error: no radio detected or other internal error Power is off (or sleep mode) Radio Ok - Wireless link is up Link Blink Radio OK - Wireless link is down Radio is off 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 17: Serial Interface Ports (Data 1 & Data 2)
The ETH 1 and ETH 2 ports (RJ-45 socket) are 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface ports for customer use. Figure 6: Description - Connect-IWS ETH 1 and ETH 2 Port Pin Assignment 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 18: Dc Power Connections
+Ve power input #2 Ground Lug A #10 ground-lug is provided on the Connect-IWS chassis. Use this connection to terminate a grounding wire. All Connect-IWS systems must be properly grounded. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 19: Dimensions
Connect-OW Power Terminal Block The Connect-IWS 4-position power terminal block provides a convenient method to terminate the DC supply wiring. Figure 8: Features - Connect-IWS Power Terminal Block 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 20: Mimo Antenna And Rf Cables
RF lead-in cable to connect from the surge protection devices to the external antenna. Figure 9: Features - Connect-IWS 2 ft In-Cabinet RF Jumper Cable Figure 10: Features - Connect-IWS 25 ft Outdoor RF Lead-In Cable 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 21: Rf Surge Protection Device
The surge arrestor dimensions (h-d-w) are: 44 x 54 x 34 mm (1.33 x 2.13 x 1.73 in). Connectors are N-Type (m-f). Figure 12: Features - Ethernet Line Protection Device Dimensions 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 22: Site Survey
Table 12: Site Survey - Network & Syslog Server Settings Setting Serial Gateway Radio Management Network DHCP Enable IP Address Subnet Mask IP Gateway Address DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Syslog Settings Enable Syslog Server IP 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 23: Serial Gateway Settings
Data Packing Packet Length Force Transmit (msec) Enable Delimiter 1 Delimiter 1 (value) Enable Delimiter 2 Delimiter 2 (value) Delimiter Action TCP Server Settings Local TCP Port Max. Connections 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 24: Radio Management Settings
(NLOS) path using RF signal reflections, such as a common reflective structure (e.g., large building) that is LOS for the antennas of communicating units. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 25: Rf Interference
RF channel. Use the built-in spectrum sweep feature to determine if a selected RF channel is generally free from interference. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 26: Site Preparation
The distance from the in-cabinet PoE to the Connect-IWS terminal is limited by the 91.5 m (300 ft) restriction for the total length of the Ethernet cable. Figure 15: Site Survey: Connect-IWS System Layout Options 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 27: Material Requirements
Figure 16: Site Survey: Connect-IWS Site Preparation Important: Diagram is for informational purposes only. Installer may adjust for company standards and industry Best Practices in effect at site location. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 28: Review System Grounding Requirements
ANSI-TIA-222 F&G CAN/CSA-S37-01 standard. Ground Rings: ANSI T1.334-2002, Section 5.3.1 NFPA 70-2005, Article 250.53 Electrolytic Rods: NFPA 70-2005, Article 250.53 NFPA 780-2004, section 4.13.2.2 Figure 17: Site Survey: Connect-IWS System Grounding 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 29: Environmental Conditions (Cabinet)
Connect-IWS In-cabinet -40 to 75 °C (-40 to 167 °F) Surge In-cabinet -40 to 85 °C (-40 to 185 °F) Suppression Figure 18: Site Survey: Connect-IWS Cabinet Equipment 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 30: Connect-Iws Rf Lead-In Connection
A gland is supplied for the Connect-IWS Ethernet port. The gland must be installed and additional weatherproofing applied to provide adequate protection against the weather. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 31: Cable Hangars
The installer must provide suitable cable hangars for the CAT-5 outdoor Ethernet cable, spaced at a recommended maximum of 450 -610 mm (~18 - 24 in). 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 32: Network (Ethernet) Connection
The installer must provide suitable cable hangars for the CAT-5 outdoor Ethernet cable, spaced at a recommended maximum of 450 -610 mm (~18 - 24 in). 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 33: Power Source
The installer must provide suitable cable hangars for the power cable, spaced at a recommended maximum of 450 -610 mm (~18 - 24 in). 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 34: Dc Power Supply Wiring
The following diagram illustrates the wiring for a primary and secondary DC supply. Figure 22: Site Survey: Connect-IWS Power Input Wiring Notes: Best practices recommend twisting the DC supply wires. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 35: Installation
3. Connect and weatherproof antenna lead-in cables 4.4 Configure System Operating Parameters 1. Required Materials 2. Establish Communications with Test PC 3. install Options Key 4. Network and RF settings 5. Medium/Fine antenna Adjustment 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 36: Preparation
The following diagram illustrates a completed Connect-IWS installation. Review this diagram to become familiar with all requirements for a successful installation. Figure 23: Installation: Connect-IWS System Installation Diagram 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 37: Materials Supplied By Installer
A CAT-5e RJ-45 jumper cable to connect the Connect-IWS to the PC. * Note: Cabinet and Connect-IWS system may be mounted on the same mast (based on site survey results). 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 38: Assemble Antenna With Mounting Bracket
It is recommended to assemble and weatherproof the antenna RF cable connection to the antenna prior to installation on the mast/tower. The Redline outdoor antenna RF cable is terminated with N-Type (M) connectors both ends. When connecting the RF cable to the antenna, ensure the connector is tightened to the correct torque. -
Page 39: Figure 25: Installation: Connect-Iws Antenna Cable Weatherproofing
CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines Figure 25: Installation: Connect-IWS Antenna Cable Weatherproofing 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 40: Install Outdoor Equipment
The installer must provide suitable cable hangars for the RF antenna cable, spaced at a recommended maximum of 450 mm (~18 in). Cable Ties If using plastic cable ties -- do not over-tighten. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 41: Coarse Antenna Alignment
(spirit) level. This method is not accurate for elevation settings of greater than 5 degrees. To adjust the elevation, loosen the appropriate bolts of the mounting bracket. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 42: Install In-Cabinet Equipment
The Connect-IWS is provided with hardware for mounting feet and attachment to a standard DIN rail. The Connect-IWS is compatible with a variety of 35 mm DIN rail mounting products available from distributors. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 43: Table 20: Installation: Input Power Connector Pinout
Connect-IWS chassis. Use this connection to terminate a grounding wire. All Connect-IWS systems must be properly grounded. Figure 29: Installation: Connect-IWS #10 Ground Lug 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 44: Install Rf Surge Arrestors
Connect the 610 mm (2ft) RF jumper cables between the Connect-IWS RF ports and the surge protection devices. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 45: Figure 31: Installation: Rf Surge Protection Device
RF jumper cables are provided for in-cabinet connection between the Connect-IWS and the surge suppression devices. Each cable is 610 mm (2ft) in length. Figure 32: Installation - Connect-IWS 2 ft In-Cabinet RF Jumper Cable 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 46: Connect Antenna Lead-In Cables
It is recommended to apply a minimum of three (3) layers of splicing tape. Mold mastic putty tightly around the bulkhead. Wrap the entire port assembly with three (3) layers of PVC tape. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 47: Figure 34: Installation: Connect-Iws Antenna-Cable Ingress Weatherproofing
Seal both ends of the assembly with cable ties to prevent unravelling of the PVC tape. Do not over-tighten the cable ties, as this may compromise the weather seal. This completes the weatherproofing procedure. Figure 34: Installation: Connect-IWS Antenna-Cable Ingress Weatherproofing 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 48: Configure Connect-Iws System
Table 21: Installation: Installer Supplied Materials Item Description Cabinet Portable computer with Web browser. Ethernet Cable crossover A CAT-5e cable terminated with RJ-45 at both ends. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 49: Accessing Connect-Iws Management Interface
On the PC, open a browser and enter the unit wireless terminal IP address in the browser address bar. The default address and credentials are: IP Address: 192.168.25.12 User Name: admin Password: admin Figure 37: Configuration: Login Screen 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 50: Configure The Serial Gateway
Save All. Note that changing to another screen discards all unsaved changes. System Information Review and adjust the following parameters as required. Figure 38: Configuration: System Information Screen 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 51: Serial Port Settings
CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines Serial Port Settings Review and adjust the following Serial Port parameters as required. Figure 39: Configuration: Serial Port Settings Screen 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 52: Gateway Settings
Important: The items in the table are required for basic installation. Based on the Options Key installed, other features may be available that require configuration. Refer to the RDL-3000 Family User Manual for additional information. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 53: Radio Management Settings
The General Information fields uniquely identify each installed system. It is recommended to record this information prior to installation. Table 11: Site Survey - General Information Settings Setting Serial Gateway Radio Management Name Details Location 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 54: Network Settings
Table 12: Site Survey - Network & Syslog Server Settings Setting Serial Gateway Radio Management Network DHCP Enable IP Address Subnet Mask IP Gateway Address DNS Server 1 DNS Server 2 Syslog Settings Enable Syslog Server IP 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 55: Serial Gateway Settings
Data Packing Packet Length Force Transmit (msec) Enable Delimiter 1 Delimiter 1 (value) Enable Delimiter 2 Delimiter 2 (value) Delimiter Action TCP Server Settings Local TCP Port Max. Connections 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 56: Table 22: Configuration: Network And Wireless Settings
Important: The items in the table are required for basic installation. Based on the Options Key installed, other features may be available that require configuration. Refer to the RDL-3000 Family User Manual for additional information. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 57: Medium/Fine Antenna Alignment
Open a Telnet session on the test PC and login to the wireless terminal. Use the following command to enable the audible alignment tool. The audible alignment signal remains active until this field is disabled. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 58: Fine Antenna Alignment Using Rssi And Sinadr
Note: For non-LOS deployments, a suitable reflecting surface such as a building or billboard must be used. It is necessary to perform vertical and horizontal sweeps of the antenna to determine if the required throughput can be achieved. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 59: Wireless Terminal Link Status Screen (Wireless Terminal Only)
RSSI: Received signal strength indicator. SINADR: Average signal to interference, noise, and distortion ratio. Figure 43: Configuration: Wireless Terminal Link Status Screen 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... -
Page 60: Wireless Terminal Links Summary Screen (Base Station Only)
UL: Received signal strength to noise measured by this unit. RSSI [dBm]: Received signal strength indicator. DL: RSSI reported by the remote end unit. UL: Received signal strength measured by this unit. 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014... - Page 61 CONNECT-OWS Installation Guidelines 70-00200-03-00 Proprietary Redline Communications © 2014 Page of 62 December 3, 2014...
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