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ENGLISH ® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II USER MANUAL SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0 Publication date 2023-03-21...
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® ™ Preface Anybus Wireless Bolt II 1. Preface 1.1. About This Document ® ™ This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Wireless Bolt II For additional documentation and software downloads, FAQs, troubleshooting guides and technical support, please visit www.anybus.com/support. 1.2.
Helpful advice and suggestions. 1.3. Trademarks ® ™ Anybus is a registered trademark and Wireless Bolt II is a trademark of HMS Networks AB. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Page 2 of 68 SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0...
® ™ Safety Anybus Wireless Bolt II 2. Safety 2.1. General Safety 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.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Preparation 3. Preparation 3.1. Cabling Have the following cables available: • Ethernet cable for configuration • Ethernet cable for connecting to network NOTE Both shielded and unshielded Ethernet cables may be used. • Power cable or Power over Ethernet (PoE) power source. 3.2.
® ™ Support and Resources Anybus Wireless Bolt II 3.5. Support and Resources 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 product specific support web page. You find the product article number on the product cover.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Installation 4. Installation 4.1. Installation Drawing All measurements are in mm. Figure 2. Bolt II installation drawing Page 6 of 68 SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0...
® ™ Surface Mounting Anybus Wireless Bolt II 4.2. Surface Mounting Before You Begin Placement Considerations For information about placement for optional reception, see Placement Considerations (page Mounting Considerations • Mount the Bolt II on a machine or cabinet • Mounting hole diameter: M50 (50,5 mm) •...
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Surface Mounting Place the Bolt II housing sealing ring in its groove. In the mounting surface, drill a mounting hole with the size Ø M50 (50,5 mm). Place the Bolt II in its mounting hole. Page 8 of 68 SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0...
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® ™ Surface Mounting Anybus Wireless Bolt II Screw the Bolt II lock nut into place and tighten it. Tightening torque: 5 Nm ±10 % IMPORTANT To keep the Bolt II sealed against dirt and moisture, make sure the housing sealing ring is properly seated in its groove before tightening the lock nut.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Connect to Power Over Ethernet (PoE) 4.3. Connect to Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Before You Begin IMPORTANT Connecting the Bolt II to PoE and DC power simultaneously may result in a current loop that could damage both the power sources and the Bolt II.
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® ™ Connect to Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Anybus Wireless Bolt II RJ45 Ethernet PoE Connector Table 1. RJ45 Ethernet PoE Connector pinning Data Positive power from alt. A PSE Negative power from alt. A PSE (with pin 6) Positive power from alt. B PSE Negative power from alt.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Connect to Power and Ethernet 4.4. Connect to Power and Ethernet Before You Begin CAUTION 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. IMPORTANT Connecting the Bolt II to PoE and DC power simultaneously may result in a current loop that could damage both the power sources and the Bolt II.
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® ™ Connect to Power and Ethernet Anybus Wireless Bolt II Procedure Figure 5. Connect Power, Functional Earth (FE) and Ethernet Power Connector 3-Pin Table 2. Power connector, 3-pin terminal block Function Recommended: 12–24 VDC Reverse voltage protection Min: 10 VDC Max: 33 VDC Functional Earth (FE) Connect Power, Functional Earth (FE) and Ethernet...
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Configuration 5. Configuration 5.1. Connect to Configure Configure Using a Wired PC The first time you configure the Bolt II or after a factory reset, connect it to a PC via an Ethernet cable. Figure 6.
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® ™ Connect to Configure Anybus Wireless Bolt II Configure Bolt II Using a Wireless Device When the Bolt II is set up as an Access point or Cable replacement, Device A unit, you can configure it using a wireless device. Figure 7.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access the Built-In Web Interface 5.2. Access the Built-In Web Interface 5.2.1. Required IP Address Settings To be able to access the Bolt II built-in web interface you may need to adjust the IP settings, choose one of the following methods.
® ™ Access the Built-In Web Interface Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5.2.2. Login to the Built-In Web Interface The Bolt II built-in web interface can be accessed from a standard web browser. Before You Begin IMPORTANT For cyber security reasons, you are prompted to change the password at first login using the Bolt II factory default password.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access the Built-In Web Interface Result You are logged in to the Bolt II built-in web interface Home page. Figure 10. System Overview page 5.2.3. Logout From the Bolt II Built-In Web Interface Figure 11. Account menu, Logout To logout, click on the Account icon in the built-in web interface header >...
® ™ Bolt II Built-In Web Interface Overview Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5.3. Bolt II Built-In Web Interface Overview Use the Bolt II built-in web interface to configure, maintain and troubleshoot the Bolt II. Figure 12. The Bolt II built-in web interface Home page Table 3.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Wireless Bolt II Operation Modes 5.4. Wireless Bolt II Operation Modes Bolt II comes with two Wireless Mode types: Cable replacement and Access Point. Figure 13. Bolt II Mode page Cable Replacement In a cable replacement installation, two Bolt II units are used. •...
® ™ Cable Replacement Mode Setup Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5.5. Cable Replacement Mode Setup Before You Begin In a cable replacement installation, two Bolt II units are used. One Bolt II acts as an access point and the other Bolt II acts as a client. Procedure Configure the Bolt II Cable Replacement Access Point Figure 14.
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Cable Replacement Mode Setup Configure the Cable replacement Device A settings. See also Cable Replacement Device A Settings (page 28). Figure 16. Cable replacement Device A settings page Optional step: To use the same settings when configuring the Bolt II client unit B, click Cable replacement Device B and follow the instructions.
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® ™ Cable Replacement Mode Setup Anybus Wireless Bolt II Configure the Bolt II Cable Replacement Client Figure 18. Configure the Bolt II Cable replacement client Connect the Bolt II client to power. Connect the Bolt II client to your PC. Login to the Bolt II client built-in web interface.
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Cable Replacement Mode Setup Configure the Cable replacement Device B settings. • To configure the settings manually, see Cable Replacement Device B Settings (page 30). • Option when you want import the settings used for the Bolt II Cable replacement access point, see Import Cable Replacement Device A Settings to Configure Cable Replacement Device B (page 31).
® ™ Access Point Mode Setup Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5.6. Access Point Mode Setup Before You Begin Use the Bolt II as an access point and give other client devices wireless access to an Ethernet device or network. Access Point Configuration Procedure Figure 22.
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access Point Mode Setup Configure the Access point settings. IMPORTANT By default, the Bolt II internal DHCP server is enabled. To avoid interference, keep only one DHCP server enabled on the network. Access Point Settings (page 32).
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® ™ Access Point Mode Setup Anybus Wireless Bolt II Installation Figure 25. Install the Bolt II access point Mount the Bolt II access point. Connect the Bolt II access point to network, power, and Functional Earth (FE). Installation (page Connect Wireless Devices Figure 26.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Wireless Settings 5.7. Wireless Settings 5.7.1. Cable Replacement Device A Settings Ensure that Cable replacement Device A is selected on the Operation mode page. On the Wireless settings page, configure the Cable replacement Device A settings for the Bolt II access point. Figure 27.
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® ™ Wireless Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II Export Cable Replacement Device A Settings Before You Begin You can export the current Cable replacement Device A access point settings, in order to use when configuring the Cable replacement Device B client. The settings saved in the configuration file are compatible with the available Cable replacement Device B client settings.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Wireless Settings 5.7.2. Cable Replacement Device B Settings Ensure that Cable replacement Device B is selected on the Operation mode page. On the Wireless settings page, configure the Cable replacement Device B settings for the Bolt II client. Figure 29.
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® ™ Wireless Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II Import Cable Replacement Device A Settings to Configure Cable Replacement Device B Before You Begin You can import the current settings used for the Cable Replacement Device A access point and use the same settings for the Cable replacement Device B Bolt II client.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Wireless Settings 5.7.3. Access Point Settings Ensure that Access point is selected on the Operation mode page. On the Wireless page, configure the Access point settings for the Bolt II access point. Figure 31. Access point page Access Point Security Settings Setting Value...
® ™ Wireless Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access Point IP Settings By default, DHCP server is enabled. The Bolt II acts as a DHCP server and provides the IP settings to the client devices connected to it. IMPORTANT By default, the Bolt II internal DHCP server is enabled. To avoid interference, keep only one DHCP server enabled on the network.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Ethernet Settings 5.8. Ethernet Settings 5.8.1. To Configure IP Settings Manually Figure 32. Ethernet IP Settings, DCHP client disabled By default, DHCP client is disabled. 1. On the Ethernet page, ensure that the DHCP client enabled checkbox is deselected. 2.
® ™ Ethernet Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5.8.2. To Use DHCP Client Figure 33. Ethernet IP Settings, DHCP client enabled By default, DHCP client is disabled. To enable DHCP client, select the DHCP client enabled checkbox. The IP settings will be provided by the network DHCP server.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Apply Configuration 5.9. Apply Configuration Before You Begin NOTE When you apply the configuration, any existing configuration is overwritten. Procedure To make the settings take effect, upload the configuration to the Bolt II: In the Bolt II web-interface header, click Apply. To confirm the upload, click Apply.
® ™ Verify Operation Anybus Wireless Bolt II 6. Verify Operation 6.1. Bolt II Status Monitor On the Home page, you can get a quick overview of the network and the Bolt II operating status. Figure 34. Home page Operation Mode View the current selected Operation mode, see Wireless Bolt II Operation Modes (page 20).
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Bolt II Status Monitor Status Symbols Symbol Description Internal error has occurred, and operation cannot be guaranteed. Examples for Run Time System: • Could not initialize WLAN device management control: Could not add device management data point wlan-station/rssi: Endpoint receive operation timed out (-32603).
® ™ Ethernet LED Indication Anybus Wireless Bolt II 6.2. Ethernet LED Indication Figure 35. RJ45 LED indicators LED A – LINK Function No Ethernet link or no power Yellow Ethernet link established Yellow, flashing Ethernet traffic LED B – ACTIVITY Function No power Green...
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Use Cases 7. Use Cases 7.1. Cable Replacement Between a PLC and a Network Switch Figure 36. Cable replacement between a PLC and a Network Switch About the Use Case This use case describes how to set up Cable replacement between a Network Switch and a PLC using one Bolt II access Point unit and one Bolt II Client unit.
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® ™ Cable Replacement Between a PLC and a Network Switch Anybus Wireless Bolt II Bolt II Cable replacement Access Point Configuration Procedure Figure 37. Configure the Bolt II Cable replacement access point Configure one Bolt II as a Cable replacement access point. Configure the Bolt II Cable Replacement Access Point (page 21).
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Cable Replacement Between a PLC and a Network Switch Cable Replacement Installation Procedure Figure 39. Install the Bolt II Cable replacement access point 1. Connect the Bolt II Cable replacement access point to power and Functional Earth (FE). 2.
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® ™ Cable Replacement Between a PLC and a Network Switch Anybus Wireless Bolt II 3. Connect the Bolt II Cable replacement client to power and Functional Earth (FE). 4. Connect an Ethernet cable between the Bolt II Cable replacement client and the Network Switch. 5.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access PLC from Handheld Device via Wi-Fi 7.2. Access PLC from Handheld Device via Wi-Fi Figure 42. Access a PLC from a handheld device using WLAN About the Use Case This use case describes how to configure a Bolt II as a Wi-Fi access point. A handheld device and a PLC connected to a wired network are connected to the Bolt II Wi-Fi access point.
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® ™ Access PLC from Handheld Device via Wi-Fi Anybus Wireless Bolt II 2. On the Operation mode page, select the Access point mode. Figure 44. Operation mode page, Access point SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0 Page 45 of 68...
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Access PLC from Handheld Device via Wi-Fi 3. On the Wireless settings page, configure the Access point settings. Figure 45. Settings page, Access point a. Select radio frequency band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. •...
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® ™ Access PLC from Handheld Device via Wi-Fi Anybus Wireless Bolt II 5. On the Ethernet page. Option if the wired network uses DHCP: a. Select the DHCP client enabled checkbox. Figure 46. DHCP enabled Option if the wired network uses Static IP: a.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Maintenance 8. Maintenance 8.1. Time & Date Settings 8.1.1. Set Time Figure 48. Time & date page, Set time You can set the current browser time and date in the Bolt II. On the Time & date page, click Set time. Page 48 of 68 SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0...
® ™ Time & Date Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II 8.1.2. Network Time Protocol (NTP) Synchronization You can use the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to synchronize with computer clock time sources on a network. Figure 49. Time & date page, NTP synchronization enabled By default, NTP synchronization is disabled.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Time & Date Settings 8.1.3. Use Timezone Settings You can set the time zone for where the Bolt II is installed. Figure 50. Time & date page, Use timezone To set the Use timezone: On the Time &...
® ™ Configuration File Handling Anybus Wireless Bolt II 8.2. Configuration File Handling 8.2.1. Export Configuration You can export the current configuration, in order to store the configuration file as a backup or to import and use the same settings to configure additional Bolt II units. Figure 51.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Configuration File Handling 8.2.2. Import Configuration To configure multiple Bolt II units with the same settings, you can import a configuration file. Before You Begin NOTE Importing a configuration replaces the current applied configuration. The supported file format is .conf.
® ™ Revert Configuration Anybus Wireless Bolt II 8.3. Revert Configuration You can restore all settings in a configuration to the default settings. Figure 53. System page When you want to remove any configuration made in a current session and re-load the configuration from the gateway.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Firmware Management 8.4. Firmware Management 8.4.1. View the Firmware Version On the Support page, you can view the current applied firmware version. Figure 54. Support page, Product information example 8.4.2. Firmware and Configuration Compatibility Compatibility after Firmware Upgrade Current configuration is still compatible after upgrading the firmware.
® ™ Firmware Management Anybus Wireless Bolt II 8.4.4. Update Firmware Before You Begin NOTE If the firmware update process is interrupted or if the power is lost during the update process, the update process will resume as soon as the Bolt II is powered on again. Ensure that the Bolt II is disconnected from the OT networks.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Web Server Certificate Settings 8.5. Web Server Certificate Settings Install a web server certificate in the Bolt II. Before You Begin NOTE The Web Server Certificate file must contain both Certificate and Private key. NOTE The device certificate must be a Base64 encoded DER certificate.
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® ™ Web Server Certificate Settings Anybus Wireless Bolt II Result Figure 57. Example View site information > Connection is secure The web server certificate is uploaded in the web browser. In the web browser View site information, check that the Connection is secure. SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0 Page 57 of 68...
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Change the Bolt II Password 8.6. Change the Bolt II Password IMPORTANT For cyber security reasons, you are prompted to change the password at first login using the Bolt II factory default password. You are redirected to the Change password page, see Change the Bolt II Password (page 57).
® ™ Troubleshooting Anybus Wireless Bolt II 9. Troubleshooting 9.1. Diagnostics 9.1.1. Event Log Figure 60. Event log page example To export the log data, click Export. An Excel XLS file with the data is downloaded to your PC. How To Analyze the Information The log follows the FIFO principle, first in and first out.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Find the Bolt II IP Address 9.1.2. Remotely Monitor the Bolt II Status On the Home page, you can remotely monitor the Bolt II Ethernet status, RJ45 connector LED indications. Figure 61. Home page For information about the status symbols, see Status Symbols.
® ™ Reboot Using the Reset Button Anybus Wireless Bolt II 9.3. Reboot Using the Reset Button Before You Begin During reboot, the Bolt II is temporarily unavailable for approximately two minutes. Procedure Ensure that the Bolt II is powered on. Figure 63.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Reboot Using the Built-In Web Interface 9.4. Reboot Using the Built-In Web Interface Before You Begin During reboot, the Bolt II is temporarily unavailable for approximately two minutes. Procedure Ensure that the Bolt II is powered on and running. Figure 65.
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® ™ Reboot Using the Built-In Web Interface Anybus Wireless Bolt II To confirm the reboot, click Reboot. Figure 67. Confirm reboot Result You are logged out of the Bolt II built-in web interface and redirected to the login page. SCM-1202-209 Version 1.0 Page 63 of 68...
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Factory Reset Using the Reset Button 9.5. Factory Reset Using the Reset Button Before You Begin Factory reset will reset any on site made configuration changes and set the Bolt II to the same state as leaving HMS production.
® ™ Reset Using the Built-In Web Interface Anybus Wireless Bolt II 9.6. Reset Using the Built-In Web Interface Before You Begin Factory reset will reset any on site made configuration changes and set the Bolt II to the same state as leaving HMS production.
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® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Reset Using the Built-In Web Interface On the System page, click Factory default reset. Figure 71. System page, Factory default reset To confirm the factory default reset, click Reset. Figure 72. Confirm factory default reset Result You are logged out of the Bolt II built-in web interface and redirected to the login page.
® ™ Support Anybus Wireless Bolt II 9.7. Support 9.7.1. Support Package Figure 73. Support page example Before you create a ticket for technical support, generate a support package. The support package contains information about what has occurred and will help the Anybus technical support team resolve the support case as quickly and efficiently as possible.
® ™ Anybus Wireless Bolt II Technical Data 10. Technical Data 10.1. Technical Specifications Model identification AWB6BA Communication connector RJ45 Power connector 3-pole push-in spring connection Power supply Recommended: 12–24 VDC Reverse voltage protection Min: 10 VDC Max: 33 VDC Max power: 2.5 W Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af/802.3at Type 1 Class 3...
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