FreeWave WC45i-GW-P Quick Start Manual

WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Quick Start
Guide
Thank you for purchasing the WC45i-GW-P.
This Quick Start Guide provides brief procedures for the hardware installation
and configuration of the WC45i-GW-P.
Note: For more detailed installation, connection, and configuration
procedures, download the WC45i-GW-P User Manual from the
http://support.freewave.com/ website.
Registration is required to use this website.
The basic steps are:
A. Power and Gateway Connections (on page 1)
B. WC Toolkit Installation (on page 1)
C. WC Toolkit Update (on page 3)
D. Setup the Computer IP Address Configuration (on page 3)
E. Change the WC45i-GW-P Password (on page 4)
Included Equipment
Included Equipment - WC45i-GW-P
Qty Description
1 WC45i-GW - Gateway with Modbus Interface
1 WC45i-GW-P - Ethernet Interface Module with Modbus TCP
connection
1 WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Quick Start Guide
User-supplied Equipment
Small, flathead screwdriver
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Mounting equipment for the WC45i-GW-P.
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CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable
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DC Adapter Power Supply (+6 to +30VDC)
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Barrel connector with Ground and Power flying leads
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Optional: WC45i-GW or WC45i-GW-DIN
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Computer for WAVECONTACT device configuration.
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Power and Gateway Connections
Important!: Verify the items listed in Included and User-supplied
Equipment section are available before starting this procedure.
1. All wiring should be neat and orderly.
2. On the WC45i-GW-P terminal blocks:
a. Connect the configuration wires of the Gateway to their respective color-
designated screw terminal connections.
b. Use the screw terminal connection to connect the Power Source from an
external power supply of +6 to +30VDC.
c. Use the GND screw terminal connection to connect the External power
ground.
3. Connect the CAT5e / CAT6 Ethernet cable to the WC45i-GW-P RJ-45 port
and the Ethernet connection on the computer.
The WC45i-GW-P connections are similar to and
QSG0038AA Rev May-2018
4. If this is the first time the WC45i-GW-P is installed, wait for the drivers to
5. Continue with
WC Toolkit Installation
Note: The images in this procedure are for Windows® 7 and/or Firefox®.
The dialog boxes and windows appear differently on each computer.
1. Open the FreeWave Support site at http://support.freewave.com/.
2. Enter the User Name and Password.
3. Click
4. Click the Software link.
Figure 1:
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Figure 1: WC45i-GW-P Ethernet Gateway Connected to a
WC45i-GW - close-up
install.
Important!: Depending on the computer and connection, the driver
installation can take 3-6 minutes.
WC Toolkit Installation (on page
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A successful Login message briefly appears.
The Help Topics window opens.
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