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GE MDS NETioB 900 Series Installation & Operation Manual

GE MDS NETioB 900 Series Installation & Operation Manual

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MDS NETioB 900 &
MDS NETioB 2400 Series
Wireless Communication Transceivers
for Analog & Digital I/O Signals
NETioE
NETioB
Module
Module
05-4457A01, Rev. D
MAY 2009
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  • Page 1 Invisible place holder MDS NETioB 900 & MDS NETioB 2400 Series NETioE NETioB Module Module Wireless Communication Transceivers for Analog & Digital I/O Signals 05-4457A01, Rev. D MAY 2009...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCING THE MDS NETio SYSTEM .... 1 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ....................3 1.1.1 Conventions Used ....................... 3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..................... 3 1.3 HOW IT WORKS ......................5 1.3.1 I/O Operating Modes ......................5 1.3.2 Configuration Levels ......................6 1.3.3 Module Profiles ........................
  • Page 4 2.4.3 Configuring WeXP Wireless NETioE Modules ..............31 2.4.4 I/O Module Configuration Menu ..................31 2.4.5 Module Menu ........................32 2.5 REMOTE-TO-REMOTE COMMUNICATION NO AP..........33 — 2.5.1 Using Direct Mode ......................33 Functional Limitation when in Direct Mode ................33 2.5.2 Configuration Instructions ....................
  • Page 5 3.7 Failsafe Filter Counter....................65 3.8 SLEEP SETTINGS ....................... 66 4 WIRING & TERMINATIONS ........67 4.1 I/O & POWER CONNECTIONS..................69 4.1.1 Module Dimensions ......................70 4.1.2 I/O Configurations ......................70 4.2 I/O POINTS WIRING & TERMINATION ............... 70 4.2.1 Analog Input Wiring (Current Signals) ................
  • Page 6 Mechanical..........................124 Agency Approvals ......................... 124 7.7 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART ............125 This publication is protected by U.S.A. copyright law. Copyright 2009, GE MDS, LLC. All rights reserved. Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric Corporation. All other trademarks and ®...
  • Page 7 We also became experts in wireless communication standards and system applications worldwide. The result of our efforts is that today, thousands of utilities around the world rely on GE MDS-based wireless networks to manage their most critical assets.
  • Page 8 If you have additional questions or need an exact specification for a product, please contact our Customer Service Team using the information at the back of this guide. In addition, manual updates can often be found on the GE MDS Web site at www.GEmds.com. MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 9 These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials found in this equipment in a sound way. Please contact GE MDS or your supplier for more information on the proper disposal of this equipment.
  • Page 10 viii MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 11 INTRODUCING THE MDS NETio SYSTEM 1 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............3 1.1.1 Conventions Used ..............3 1.2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............3 1.3 HOW IT WORKS ..............5 1.3.1 I/O Operating Modes ...............5 1.3.2 Configuration Levels ...............6 1.3.3 Module Profiles ...............6 1.4 CONNECTOR OVERVIEW ............8 1.5 DIN RAIL MOUNTING &...
  • Page 12 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 13 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This guide provides installation and operating instructions for MDS NETioB products. It is arranged into the following chapters: • Chapter 1—Introducing the MDS NETio System (Page • Chapter 2—Configuring Wireless System Parameters (Page • Chapter 3—I/O Point Configuration (Page •...
  • Page 14 Invisible place holder NETioE Expansion Module (optional) NETioB Module Figure 1-1. MDS NETio Remote Unit (A Remote Unit consists of a NETioB & Optional NETioE Module) Basic NETio A NETio Remote Unit consists of a NETioB Module and, if needed, one Architecture or more NETioE Modules to achieve the I/O capacity required at a given location.
  • Page 15 Invisible place holder Figure 1-2. NETio “Unit Concept” 1.3 HOW IT WORKS NETio reads analog and discrete input signals and generates analog and discrete output signals. In this guide, any analog or discrete signal is generically referred to as a “Point” in the system. 1.3.1 I/O Operating Modes I/O Extension NETio supports two operating modes.
  • Page 16 1.3.2 Configuration Levels There are several configuration levels associated with a NETio Remote Unit depending upon the functionality that needs to be implemented. • NETio entraNET-class Radio Parameters (Required if com- municating with another NETioB Module or with a NETio Access Point) •...
  • Page 17 Invisible place holder WeXP LINK COM1 DI-1 DI-2 COM1 DO-1 DO-2 LINK Figure 1-3. NETioB Module with WeXP Functionality Invisible place holder Multiple NETioE Modules (up to eight) can optionally attach to the NETioE Module NETioB Module if a higher I/O count is needed. No additional power or interconnection wiring is required for NETioE Modules that are physi- cally attached to the NETioB Module.
  • Page 18 Table 1-1. NETioE Module Configurations (Shown with the WeXP Option present. Note that a Type 5 Module is not available.) Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4 Type 6 Type 7 NETioE-1W NETioE-2W NETioE-3W NETioE-4W NETioE-6W NETioE-7W • 1 Analog •...
  • Page 19 Invisible place holder PRIMARY POWER 13.8 Vdc @ 350 mA (6–30 Vdc) Negative Ground 1 + / 2 – TERMINATIONS 1–4 24 VDC POWER OUTPUT 24.0 Vdc @ 40 mA 5–8 ETH—ETHERNET Isolated from Ground 10BaseT Pins 3 (+) & 4 (–) IP/Ethernet Port WeXP RF CONNECTOR Wireless Expansion...
  • Page 20 Invisible place holder PRIMARY POWER 13.8 Vdc @ 350 mA (6–30 Vdc) Negative Ground 1 + / 2 – TERMINATIONS 1–4 24 VDC POWER OUTPUT 5–8 24.0 Vdc @ 40 mA Isolated from Ground Pins 3 (+) and 4 (–) WeXP LED PANEL DI-1...
  • Page 21 reliable long distance communications over line-of-sight signal paths. They employ digital signal processing (DSP) techniques for high perfor- mance operation, even in the presence of weak signals or interference. Multiple Services Users with a mixture of equipment requiring Ethernet and serial data interfaces can employ a combination of both NETio modules and MDS entraNET Remotes communicating with a common MDS entraNET Access Point.
  • Page 22 Invisible place holder Figure 1-7. Removal of NETio Equipment from DIN Rail (Pull down on tab and swing bottom of unit away from rail) 1.6 ACCESSORIES MDS NETio equipment may be used with one or more of the accesso- ries listed in Table 1-1.
  • Page 23 2.4 GHz Antenna with SMA Male Connector 97-4278A10 GE MDS publishes an Accessories Selection Guide which lists a com- plete array of additional items available for use with this product. Please contact your factory representative or visit www.GEmds.com to obtain a copy of this guide.
  • Page 24 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 25 CONFIGURING WIRELESS SYSTEM PARAMETERS 2 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 2.1 INTRODUCTION ..............17 2.2 INITIAL SETUP ..............17 2.2.1 NETio Backplane Communication ........18 2.2.2 Measure & Connect DC Power ..........18 2.3 SET BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE NETioB MODULE 20 2.3.1 Starting Information Screen ..........
  • Page 26 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 27 2.1 INTRODUCTION Prior to installation, it is recommended that the equipment be set up in a benchtop environment to become familiar with its operation and fea- tures. This also allows tests of various network designs and configura- tions prior to installation. A benchtop test can be performed with any number of modules.
  • Page 28 Invisible place holder NETioB Module COM1 Port PC Running Terminal Program (19200 bps, 8N1) PC Running Terminal Program (19200 bps, 8N1) COM1 Port WeXP WeXP WeXP WeXP WeXP DI-1 DI-1 DI-1 DI-1 DI-1 DI-2 DI-2 DI-2 DI-2 DI-2 DI-3 DI-3 DI-3 DI-3 DI-3...
  • Page 29 NOTE: When multiple modules are connected via the Back- plane/power connector, all modules are powered via the NETioB Module only. It is not necessary to connect power to each of the NETioE Modules. NOTE: It will take about 15-30 seconds for the NETio modules to be ready for operation after power is connected.
  • Page 30 2.3 SET BASIC CONFIGURATION OF THE NETioB MODULE The following is a summary of the key settings for a NETioB Module. NOTE: All NETio configuration can be performed over-the-air through an MDS entraNET AP, if one is present. Section explains the menu selection needed. If this method is used, the Network Address and Unit ID must first be set in each NETioB Module.
  • Page 31 3. At the prompt, enter the password. ( is the default Password admin password). Press Upon successful log-in, the Starting Infor- ENTER mation Screen appears. 2.3.1 Starting Information Screen Upon successful log-in the Starting Information Screen (Figure 2-5) appears. This screen provides a read-only overview of the NETioB Module’s current operating conditions.
  • Page 32 • —Shows the module’s entraNET radio association Radio Status status as follows: • —Unit is operating normally and associated (com- Associated municating) with the Access Point AP. • —A alarming event has been logged and not cleared. Alarmed Note: If an alarm is present when this screen is displayed, an “...
  • Page 33 • —Options to configure the serial Com1 Configuration COM1 port. (See “CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP/ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS” on Page 83). • —Options to configure the IP Ethernet port. Ethernet Port • —Used for configuring I/O points for the NETioB I/O Network Module and NETioE Modules directly connected or associated wirelessly using WeXP.
  • Page 34 The factory default value is the last four digits of the NETioB Module’s serial number. Quick Start Select A to set the NETioB Module’s Unit Address. GE MDS recom- Step #7: mends that you set the Unit Address to the last four digits of the radio’s serial number.
  • Page 35 Module is equipped with WeXP communication; otherwise go to Section 2.4, Quick Start Step # 10. Figure 2-9. NETio entraNET-Class Basic Configuration Menu • —Unit ID for the NETioB Module. Unit • —Network Address that matches the Net Network Address Address in the NETio AP, if present.
  • Page 36 2.3.6 WeXP Configuration Menu To configure the WeXP parameters, return to the main Wireless Config- uration Menu (Figure 2-7), and select to access the WeXP Configura- tion menu. NOTE: The NETioB Module is the master WeXP radio. All Wireless NETioE Modules you wish to associate with it must share the same unique WeXP Network Address.
  • Page 37 • —Timeout period for WeXP communi- NETioE WeXP Ageout Time cation. 2.3.7 Wireless NETioE Module Configuration NOTE: Review this entire section before proceeding to Section 2.4, ASSIGNING MODULE IDs. Each Wireless NETioE Module must be configured with the unique WeXP Network Address used in the NETioB Module for wireless asso- ciation (see Section 2.3.6).
  • Page 38 NOTE: Activation is done through the configuration I/O Network Menu screens. Upon power-up, all NETio Module(s) will appear first in the menu. Once a Module ID Unconfigured/Conflicting Module is assigned by the user, the Modules will appear on the I/O Network Menu.
  • Page 39 The Unconfigured and Conflicting Modules Menu is very similar to the Network Menu, but it lists only modules which are not configured or are improperly configured. NOTE: In most cases, newly-installed NETioE Modules will initially appear on the Conflicting/Unconfigured Modules list. 2.4.1 ID Conflict List Menu The Conflict List Menu, Figure...
  • Page 40 —Connected directly to the NETioB via the Back- Wired plane/power connector. —Connected to the NETioB Module via the WeXP WeXP wireless network. • —The module’s I/O point (number and type) capacity. I/O Layout Selecting the letter corresponding to a conflicting module brings you to the Conflict Menu, Figure 2-13, where the Module ID and Location...
  • Page 41 2.4.3 Configuring WeXP Wireless NETioE Modules Once all module ID conflicts have been resolved, all modules will appear in the I/O Network Menu. You can change or modify the Module ID at any time by selecting the letter associated with a particular module. The only exception is the NETioB Module ID, which is fixed at (zero).
  • Page 42 Quick Start Select A and go to the Module Menu (proceed to Section 2.4.5) Step #14: Invisible place holder Figure 2-15. I/O Module Configuration Menu 2.4.5 Module Menu The Module Menu (Figure 2-16) is where general NETio module parameters can be viewed or set. Quick Start Select B and enter the WeXP Network Address to match the address Step #15:...
  • Page 43 2.5 REMOTE-TO-REMOTE COMMUNICATION—NO AP 2.5.1 Using Direct Mode Direct Mode allows users to implement long range point-to-point and point-to-multipoint NETio systems without the use of an Access Point (AP). Direct Mode is particularly useful for smaller NETio deployments involving 2 to 5 NETio Remote Units that perform signal regeneration or protocol addressability.
  • Page 44 Invisible place holder Figure 2-17. entraNET Configuration Menu Quick Start Select “B” to access the Advanced Configuration Menu shown in Step #17: Figure 2-18. Invisible place holder Figure 2-18. Advanced Configuration Menu Quick Start Select “B” to access the Direct Mode Menu shown in Figure 2-19.
  • Page 45 Invisible place holder Figure 2-19. Direct Mode Menu (When Type is set to “Node Remote”) Invisible place holder Figure 2-20. Direct Mode Menu (When Type is set to “Single Root Remote”) The following descriptions apply to the previous two menu screens. —Establishes the mode that the NETioB Module will enter upon Default startup/reboot.
  • Page 46 —Defines the type of Direct Mode operation this NETioB Module Type executes. • Operate as the single root remote—Establishes this NETioB Module as the Direct Mode Root to which all other Direct Mode NETioB Modules whose value matches will NETADDR associate.
  • Page 47 Select for the variable and enter the unique Network NETADDR Address to be used in Direct Mode, then proceed to Section 2.7. 2.6 MDS NETio ACCESS POINT USE & CONFIGURATION NOTE: An MDS NETio Access Point is used with NETio for payload communication to RTUs, PLCs or other equipment attached to the serial or Ethernet connections on the NETioB Module.
  • Page 48 2.6.1 INITIAL SETUP The following steps explain how to make connections to the NETio Access Point, power it up, and set basic configuration. Figure 2-22 shows a typical benchtop arrangement. Connect the antenna ports of each device as shown through attenuators and an RF power divider.
  • Page 49 instructions and menu navigation, refer to MDS publication 05-4055A01. NETio Remotes depend on the NETio Access Point’s beacon signal for Log-In Procedure association via their embedded entraNET radio. Figure 2-23 shows the basic setup for configuring an AP radio. Invisible place holder NETio Access Point COM1 or LAN Port (See Text)
  • Page 50 NOTE: The AP Management System supports the use of “configura- tion scripts” to aid in uniformly configuring multiple trans- ceivers. This time-saving technique is discussed in the MDS entraNET manual, 05-4055A01). Set Key AP Table 2-1 provides a listing of key AP operating parameters, their Parameters default settings, and values or range.
  • Page 51 Quick Start Select to go to the Main Menu. Proceed to “Main Menu” descrip- Step #20: tion below. Figure 2-24. Starting Information Screen Main Menu The Main Menu (Figure 2-25) is the entryway to all user-controllable features. The radio’s Device Name appears at the top of this and all other screens to identify the unit that is being interrogated.
  • Page 52 Invisible place holder The Network Configuration Menu (Figure 2-26) is where you establish Network Configuration Menu key system-wide communication parameters such the Net Address and all IP and Ethernet level parameters. Quick Start Select to access the Wireless Mac Configuration Menu. (See Wire- Step #22: less MAC Configuration Menu...
  • Page 53 Invisible place holder Figure 2-27. Wireless Mac Configuration Menu • —Address of the network to which this Unit Net(work) Address belongs. An address is essential for connection of Remotes to the NETio Access Point. • —”Extended Address” used for installations with mul- X Address tiple APs supporting mobility.
  • Page 54 Figure 2-28. IP Configuration Menu • Selects either Static or Dynamic IP Address IP Address Mode— assignment. • —Essential for connectivity IP Address (User Review Recommended) to the NETio AP menu system via the port or over the air. Enter any valid IP address that will be unique within the net- work.
  • Page 55 should be lit on the AP, and each NETioB Module. This indicates that the NETioB Modules are associated with the AP. The remainder of this section describes the menu steps that must be fol- lowed to connect over-the-air with NETioB Modules. Once a connec- tion has been made, continue with the configuration steps in this manual, beginning with Section...
  • Page 56 Invisible place holder Figure 2-30. Wireless Network Menu Quick Start Select item to configure a specific NETio Remote Unit, then pro- Step #26: ceed to Remote Management Menu below. Invisible place holder Figure 2-31. Remote Database Menu The Remote Management Menu (Figure 2-32) provides a portal to each Remote...
  • Page 57 Invisible place holder Figure 2-32. Remote Management Menu To configure a remote NETio Remote Unit, enter the Unit ID for the remote then select Manage Selected Remote Quick Start Select item and enter the NETio Remote Unit ID, then select Step #27: configure.
  • Page 58 2.7 CHECK for NORMAL OPERATION When all modules have been configured, you should be able to use all modules in the I/O Network Menu. Note that you will only see Wireless NETioE Modules displayed with a connection type of WeXP if they are not attached via the Backplane/power connector.
  • Page 59 I/O POINT CONFIGURATION 3 ............Chapter Counter Reset 3.1 I/O POINT CONFIGURATION ..........51 3.2 I/O NETWORK MENU ............51 3.2.1 I/O Module Configuration Menu ........... 52 3.2.2 Discrete Input Menu ............. 53 3.2.3 Analog Input Menu ............... 54 3.2.4 Discrete Output Menu ............55 3.2.5 Analog Output Menu ............
  • Page 60 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 61 3.1 I/O POINT CONFIGURATION This section describes how to configure I/O points in a NETio Remote Unit. This process is required for each I/O signal connected to a NETio Remote Unit. These instructions assume that you have established a PC connection with the unit as described earlier in this manual.
  • Page 62 Figure 3-1. Example of I/O Network Menu 3.2.1 I/O Module Configuration Menu The I/O Module Configuration Menu is where all NETio Module-spe- cific information can be viewed or changed. Invisible place holder Figure 3-2. I/O Module Configuration Menu MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev.
  • Page 63 Quick Start Select the letter associated with a specific I/O point to be configured Step #29: and proceed as follows: If a Discrete Input is selected, proceed to Section 3.2.2. If a Discrete Output is selected, proceed to Section 3.2.4 If an Analog Input is selected, proceed to Section 3.2.3 If an Analog Output is selected, proceed to...
  • Page 64 3.2.3 Analog Input Menu This menu allows you to view and change the Input Range and/or the Point ID Tag for an analog input. Invisible place holder Figure 3-4. Analog Input Menu User-Alterable Parameters: • —Text to describe the use of this I/O point. Point ID Tag •...
  • Page 65 3.2.4 Discrete Output Menu This menu allows you to view and change various parameters for a dis- crete output point. Figure 3-5. Discrete Output Menu User-Alterable Parameters: • —Text to describe the use of this I/O point. Point ID Tag •...
  • Page 66 NOTE: This value is used to extend the Failsafe period while main- taining an adequate I/O update rate. This variable also estab- lishes how often an output point is updated in I/O Extension. For more information, “I/O UPDATE REFRESH RATES” on Page Read-Only Parameters: •...
  • Page 67 —Last value Last —User specified value. Preset • —Preset value for Failsafe operation. Failsafe Value • —A convenience field that allows forcing an out- Force Mode put value. • —The value (in counts) to output when Force Force Value Mode is enabled. •...
  • Page 68 Invisible place holder Figure 3-7. I/O Mapping Wizard 3.4 MAPPING INPUTS TO OUTPUTS FOR I/O EXTENSION AND SIGNAL REGENERATION One of the primary uses of NETio is to regenerate Input signals con- nected to NETio modules at one location as outputs from NETio mod- ules at a different location.
  • Page 69 Invisible place holder Figure 3-8. I/O Mapping Overview (Direct Mode) I/O signals can be mapped between NETio Modules anywhere on the wireless network. The only limitations are that a single input point can be mapped to a maximum of four output locations and an input can only map to an output of the same general type (analog-to-analog and dis- crete-to-discrete).
  • Page 70 Figure 3-10 shows a simple representation of a NETio Remote Unit that uses WeXP. Invisible place holder Analog Signal In I/O Mapping •Module ID = 2 Analog Signal Out •Unit ID = 2939 NETio Unit NETio Unit 2939 2939 •Base Module ID = 0 with WeXP with WeXP •Expansion Module ID= 1...
  • Page 71 Invisible place holder I/O Mapping •Module ID = 2 NETio Unit NETio Unit 7771 7771 Up to with WeXP with WeXP Miles •Module ID = 3 •Unit ID = 7769 •Unit ID = 7771 •Node •Base Module ID = 0 •Expansion Module ID= 1 •Unit ID = 7770 •Node...
  • Page 72 Invisible place holder Figure 3-12. Discrete Output and Analog Output Menu For a Discrete Output the Failsafe Mode options are: —Output is set to logic 1. HIGH —Output is set to logic 0. —Output last state prior to communication failure. LAST For an Analog Output the Failsafe Mode options are: —Set output to the highest value in the range.
  • Page 73 NOTE: If the source input for the output point has the same Unit ID then the Failsafe/WeXP Timeout field is read-only. The Fail- safe Timeout is dictated by the WeXP timeout described in Configuring Failsafe Timeouts over WeXP below. 3.5.3 Configuring Failsafe Timeouts over WeXP The WeXP Failsafe Timeout values are set in a NETioB Module and in the appropriate Wireless NETioE Module.
  • Page 74 Invisible place holder Figure 3-14. Module Menu for a NETioB Module Invisible place holder Figure 3-15. Module Menu for Wireless Expansion Module The default WeXP timeout setting may be changed by selecting item from the menu. The default setting is 5000 ms (5 seconds). This value should not be set lower than 1000 ms (1 second).
  • Page 75 3.6 I/O UPDATE REFRESH RATES When NETio Modules are configured for I/O Extension, it is important to know how fast the output signal is being updated. I/O Extension Over WeXP: I/O that is mapped between Wireless NETioE Modules and a NETioB Module via WeXP is updated at approximately 100 ms per module.
  • Page 76 3.8 SLEEP SETTINGS NETioE Modules have a sleep option which can be utilized to reduce power consumption. Figure 3-16 shows the I/O Expansion Module Sleep Menu. Invisible place holder Figure 3-16. I/O Expansion Module Sleep Menu • —Enable or disable sleep mode for this NETioE Module. Sleep Enabled, Disabled;...
  • Page 77 WIRING & TERMINATIONS 4 Chapter Counter Reset 4.1 I/O & POWER CONNECTIONS .......... 69 4.1.1 Module Dimensions .............. 70 4.1.2 I/O Configurations ..............70 4.2 I/O POINTS WIRING & TERMINATION ......70 4.2.1 Analog Input Wiring (Current Signals) ........71 4.2.2 Analog Output Wiring (Current Signals) .......
  • Page 78 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 79 4.1 I/O & POWER CONNECTIONS This section explains how to connect the NETio modules to external interface equipment and make DC power connections. All connections to external devices are made at the screw terminals at the front corners of each module. A label on the side of each enclosure shows the terminal descriptions for the module, I/O capacity and module type.
  • Page 80 I/O application. The second view is specific, with connections shown based on actual module types. These drawings do not reflect all possible wiring schemes or applications. Please contact GE MDS Tech- nical Services if additional guidance is required.
  • Page 81 4.2.1 Analog Input Wiring (Current Signals) TRANSMITTER 2-Wire Transmitter MDS NETio POWER w/External Power Supply Base or SUPPLY Expansion 2-Wire Transmitter 24 ISO w/NETio Power Supply TRANSMITTER 24 ISO MDS NETio Base or Expansion Figure 4-2. 2-Wire Transmitter Wiring Invisible place holder TRANSMITTER Signal 3-Wire Transmitter...
  • Page 82 4.2.3 Analog Input Wiring (Voltage Signals) Analog Input MDS NETio VOLTAGE Voltage Mode Base or SOURCE Expansion Figure 4-6. 2-Wire Analog Voltage Mode Wiring 4.2.4 Discrete Points Wiring SWITCH Discrete Input MDS NETio POWER w/External Power Supply Base or SUPPLY Expansion LOAD Discrete Output...
  • Page 83 Invisible place holder Figure 4-8. NETioB Module I/O Wiring Table 4-2. NETioB Module I/O Terminal Functions 2DI, 2DO, 1AI, 1AO TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION POWER + Ain + Dout 1 + Din 1 + POWER – Ain –...
  • Page 84 4.2.6 NETioB Module COM1 Port A terminal device may be connected to the port (RJ-45) of the COM1 NETioB Module for payload data connection. Pinout information for this port is provided in Figure 4-9 Table 4-3 below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 4-9.
  • Page 85 Invisible place holder POWER IN 6–30 Vdc TERMINALS LOAD 01–04 SUPPLY 05–08 Aout POWER SIGNAL Aout SUPPLY Analog Input: Voltage Analog Output: 4-Wire Transmitter WeXP Current-Only Mode DI-1 w/NETio-Supplied Power w/External Power Supply DI-2 DI-3 DO-2 POWER IN 6–30 Vdc TERMINALS 01–04 05–08...
  • Page 86 Figure 4-11. NETioE-2 Module I/O Wiring Table 4-5. NETioE-2 I/O Configuration 2 Terminal Functions TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION POWER + Din 1 + Din 3 + Din 5 + POWER – Din 1 – Din 3 – Din 5 –...
  • Page 87 Invisible place holder POWER IN 6–30 Vdc TERMINALS 01–04 05–08 WeXP DO-1 DO-2 DO-3 DO-4 DO-5 DO-6 CONFIG Discrete Output w/External Power Supply WeXP LOAD Dout POWER Dout SUPPLY 09–12 13–16 TERMINALS Figure 4-12. NETioE-3 Module I/O Wiring Table 4-6. NETioE-3 I/O Configuration 3 Terminal Functions TERM FUNCTION TERM...
  • Page 88 Invisible place holder POWER IN 6–30 Vdc TERMINALS LOAD 01–04 SUPPLY 05–08 Aout POWER SIGNAL Aout SUPPLY Analog Input: Voltage Analog Output: 4-Wire Transmitter WeXP Current-Only Mode DI-1 w/NETio-Supplied Power w/External Power Supply DI-2 DI-3 DO-2 POWER IN 6–30 Vdc TERMINALS 01–04 05–08...
  • Page 89 Invisible place holder Figure 4-14. NETioE-6 Module I/O Wiring Table 4-8. NETioE-6 Module I/O Terminal Functions 2DI, 2DO, 2AI (V), 2A0 (V) Note: Analog inputs and outputs are not isolated TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION TERM FUNCTION POWER + Aout 1 Dout 1 + Din 1 +...
  • Page 90 For wiring information on Type 7 Modules, refer to the illustration below and Table 4-9. The following sections in this manual contain additional information that should be reviewed: • Section 4.2.1, Analog Input Wiring (Current Signals) for con- necting analog inputs. •...
  • Page 91 SERIAL, IP/ETHERNET CONFIGURATION 5 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 5.1 CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP/ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS ..............83 5.1.1 Configuring the NETioB Serial Port ........83 5.1.2 Configuring the NETioB IP Ethernet Port ......85 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 92 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 93 5.1 CONFIGURING SERIAL AND IP/ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS NETio supports payload Serial and IP/Ethernet communications for intelligent devices such as RTUs or PLCs when they are connected to either or the port on the front of a NETioB Module. COM1 Most of the wireless network configuration for Serial and IP/Ethernet communication is performed at the NETio Access Point.
  • Page 94 This selection brings up the COM1 Configuration Menu as shown in Figure 5-2 below. Invisible place holder Figure 5-2. COM1 Configuration Menu • —Specifies how this port should behave upon Default Mode powerup. Use the spacebar to cycle through the two available options: (used for configuring NETio) or Default to Console...
  • Page 95 described above, when transmitting serial data packets, the transmitter ensures that the next ready packet does not go out until an inter-packet period of milliseconds has TXDELAY passed. • This command sets/displays the transceiver’s Flow Control— flow control status. The options are: —No flow control NONE —CTS (Clear-to-Send) flow control...
  • Page 96 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 97 PROTOCOLS 6 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 6.1 CONFIGURING MODBUS RTU OPERATION ....89 6.1.1 Configuring Modbus RTU in a NETio Access Point ..... 89 6.1.2 Configuring Modbus TCP in a NETio Access Point ....95 6.1.3 Configuring MODBUS in a NETioB Module ......97 6.1.4 Optional Protocol Configuration for COM1 Serial Port on NETioB Remote ................
  • Page 98 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 99 NOTE: For detailed instructions about addressing NETio including the Modbus Memory Map and the functions supported, please ® download the Modbus Protocol Supplement (05-4672A01) ® from the GE MDS website ( www.GEmds.com 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 100 1. From the NETio Access Point Main Menu, select item to choose Local Serial Configuration. Invisible place holder Figure 6-1. NETio Access Point Main Menu 2. From the Local Serial Configuration Menu, select to choose Serial Config. Wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-2.
  • Page 101 3. Select to begin the Serial Configuration Wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-3. Begin the Serial Configuration Wizard 4. Select to choose Serial. Invisible place holder Figure 6-4. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (choose Serial) 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 102 5. Select to choose All Remotes. Invisible place holder Figure 6-5. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (choose All Remotes) 6. Select to choose the remote port (MODBUS, COM1, or COM2), then select to continue the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-6. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (choose the Remote Port) MDS NETioB Installation &...
  • Page 103 7. Select to continue the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-7. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard) 8. Select to continue the wizard again. Invisible place holder Figure 6-8. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard again) 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation &...
  • Page 104 9. Select to continue the wizard again. Invisible place holder Figure 6-9. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard again) 10.Select to continue the wizard again. Invisible place holder Figure 6-10. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard again) MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev.
  • Page 105 Modbus Protocol addendum ® (05-4672A01) from the GE MDS website ( www.GEmds.com The parameters that must be set in the entraNET Access Point for Modbus TCP are as follows: ® 1. From the NETio Access Point Main Menu •...
  • Page 106 IP port is needed for each NETioB/Modbus ID in the network. For more information, review the MDS Modbus Protocol Addendum (05-4672A01) from the GE MDS website. 5. The next menu shown allows the user to select the NETio Remote Unit ID where the MODBUS message is sent. Select...
  • Page 107 7. The last screen of the wizard, shown in Figure 6-13, displays all of the parameters that were configured and allows the configuration to be committed. Invisible place holder Figure 6-13. Last Screen of Remote Serial Wizard (Provides a review of wizard settings before committing) 6.1.3 Configuring MODBUS in a NETioB Module 1.
  • Page 108 Invisible place holder Figure 6-15. Protocol Configuration Menu (User selection pending) 3. In the Modbus Protocol Menu (Figure 6-16), select to enter the Modbus Slave Address. Next, select to enable the Modbus pro- ® ® tocol. Invisible place holder Figure 6-16. Modbus Protocol Menu 6.1.4 Optional Protocol Configuration for COM1 Serial Port on NETioB Remote There are two additional configuration options for the Com1 Serial Port...
  • Page 109 configuration is also used when the MODBUS Master is connected to the NETio Direct Mode Root. - In this mode, the user establishes that the Protocol Local Master Mode Modbus Master device is connected directly to the Com1 port on the ®...
  • Page 110 DNP3 Protocol Supplement 05-4874A01, from the GEMDS website. 6.2.1 Configuring DNP on a NETio Access Point The GE MDS implementation of Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP3) on the Access Point allows the transfer and routing of DNP3 messages between serial devices, while also supporting the conversion to an IP Ethernet network.
  • Page 111 6.2.2 Configuring Serial DNP on a NETio Access Point Configure the following parameters in the NETio Access Point when the DNP Device is connected to either COM1 or COM2 port. 1. From the entraNET Access Point Main Menu, select item Local Serial Configuration.
  • Page 112 3. From the Serial Configuration Wizard Menu, select to begin the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-20. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu 4. Select to choose DNP3. Invisible place holder Figure 6-21. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (choose DNP3) MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev.
  • Page 113 5. Select to continue the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-22. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard) 6. Select again to continue the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-23. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard again) 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation &...
  • Page 114 7. Select again to continue the wizard. Invisible place holder Figure 6-24. Serial Configuration Wizard Menu (continue the wizard again) 8. The wizard shows the final menu, which lists the selections that will be configured into the NETio Access Point. Select to commit the changes and exit the wizard.
  • Page 115 6.2.3 Configuring Ethernet DNP3 on a NETio Access Point • Select item L from the Main Menu to access the DNP3 Routing Menu shown in Figure 6-26. Invisible place holder Figure 6-26. DNP3 Routing Menu • DNP Routing Enable-Enables or disables the DNP3 routing function.
  • Page 116 NOTE: For installations that include multiple APs, it is important to properly configure IAPP, which is located within the Mobility Menu. IAPP allows APs to share their DNP3 routing informa- tion. 6.2.4 Configuring DNP IP Filtering on a NETio Access Point The Access Point can filter which DNP devices are allowed to make connections with the DNP ethernet ports by specifying up to five allow- able IP addresses.
  • Page 117 address of 256 (0x0100). The destination device in this case was a NETio Remote Unit with UnitId 200. Invisible place holder Figure 6-28. DNP3 Routing Database Example 6.2.6 Configuring DNP in a NETioB Module 1. From the NETio Main Menu select Protocol Configuration. 2.
  • Page 118 3. In the DNP Protocol Menu shown in Figure 6-30, select to enter the DNP Id. Next, select to enable the DNP protocol. MODE Invisible place holder Figure 6-30. DNP Protocol Menu • —The value used to set the range of DNP addresses for the NETioB Module and its NETioE Modules.
  • Page 119 6.2.8 Optional Protocol Configuration for COM1 Serial Port on NETioB remote There are two additional configuration options for the COM1 Serial Port when the DNP feature is active. —In this mode, the NETioB Module pro- Protocol Pass Through Mode cesses all DNP messaging in/out of .
  • Page 120 • Selecting specifies that the DNP host Protocol Pass Through device is connected to an entraNET Access Point. In this case DNP traffic is monitored by the NETioB Module and also for- warded out of to an external RTU or PLC. COM1 MDS NETioB Installation &...
  • Page 121 MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT FUNCTIONS 7 Chapter Counter Reset Paragraph 7.1 INTRODUCTION ..............113 7.2 NETio entraNET RADIO MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT ..113 7.2.1 Modifying NETio entraNET RF Output Power .....113 7.2.2 Performance, Statistics, RSSI Information ......114 7.2.3 Setting Encryption Approved Access Points and Passwords 115 7.2.4 Maintenance/Tools/Date and Time ........116 7.3 WeXP &...
  • Page 122 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 123 7.1 INTRODUCTION This chapter describes the maintenance, support and customization steps for NETio. The chapter is divided into the following major sec- tions: • NETio entraNET Radio Information • WeXP Radio Information (useful if NETio is equipped with WeXP functionality) •...
  • Page 124 Invisible place holder Figure 7-2. Basic Configuration Menu 7.2.2 Performance, Statistics, RSSI Information NETio Performance information, statistics, and information on entraNET-related parameters is available from the Performance Statis- tics Menu (Figure 7-3). All communication statistics can be reached from this menu. To reach this menu, select Statistics/Events>Performance Statistics Invisible place holder...
  • Page 125 Invisible place holder Figure 7-4. NETio entraNET Radio Statistics Menu Various RF-related parameters of the entraNET radio can be viewed by selecting and pressing the spacebar to cycle through the available selections. 7.2.3 Setting Encryption Approved Access Points and Passwords Using the Security Menu, a list of approved Access Points can be built to ensure the NETio Remote Unit only associates with authorized sys- tems.
  • Page 126 7.2.4 Maintenance/Tools/Date and Time The Maintenance/Tools Menu ( ) shown in Main Menu>Maintenance/Tools Figure 7-6. It contains various selections for: • —Shows the firmware versions and which image is run- Version ning. • —Verifies the integrity of the firmware in the radio. Verify •...
  • Page 127 Invisible place holder Figure 7-7. I/O Module Configuration Menu 7.3.1 View/Set NETioE Module WeXP RF Power The Module Menu ( Main Menu>I/O Network>I/O Module Configuration>Con- ) allows viewing or changing the WeXP’s RF output power figure Module level. Figure 7-8 shows this menu.
  • Page 128 Select and use the spacebar to cycle through the avail- WeXP Power Level able settings. Invisible place holder Figure 7-9. WeXP Configuration Menu 7.3.3 Changing WeXP RF Channel The WeXP RF channel for a NETioB Module is set using the WeXP Configuration Menu shown in Figure 7-9 Main Menu>Wireless Configura-...
  • Page 129 Invisible place holder Figure 7-10. I/O Module Statistics Menu Invisible place holder Figure 7-11. I/O Module Statistics Menu Selecting presents the screen shown in NETioE WeXP Performance Figure 7-12. 05-4457A01, Rev. D MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide...
  • Page 130 Invisible place holder Figure 7-12. NETioE WeXP Performance Menu 7.4 DEVICE, MODULE and I/O POINT DESCRIPTIONS NETio allows users the ability to customize the names for a NETio Remote Unit, Module and I/O Point. This is useful when the user wants to identify devices or I/O Points by their location, type of service, or signal ID.
  • Page 131 7.4.2 Changing NETio Module and I/O Point Names NETio Module Names are changed by selecting at the Module Location Menu shown in Figure 7-8 on Page 117. I/O Point Names are changed by selecting in the I/O Point Menus, an example of which is Point ID Tag shown in Figure...
  • Page 132 Table 7-1. NETioE Module Ratings (Power: 7-30 Vdc, TX/RX Current Draw) Expansion Type Current Draw Avg. (mA) Sleep Current Draw @ 13.8 Vdc Avg. (mA) @ 13.8 Vdc (Assumes default 1000 ms wakeup time) NOTE: Temperature range for all above ratings is -40 to +70 degrees Celsius.
  • Page 133 Analog Input • Externally powered 4-20 mA loop • Accuracy ± 0.1% full scale • Input Impedance: Type 6—50k Ohms (nominal); NETioB, Type 1, and Type 4—100k Ohms (nominal) • A/D Resolution: 22 bit • Isolation: 1400 V input to power •...
  • Page 134 • Carrier Power: 0.1 to 0.5 watts (20 to 27 dBm) • Receiver Sensitivity: -104 dBm (1 x 10-6 BER) typical WeXP radio specifications - 802.15.4 • Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz • Modulation: OQPSK • Range: 3,000 feet (914 meters) typical; longer ranges with LOS •...
  • Page 135 7.7 dBm-WATTS-VOLTS CONVERSION CHART Table 7-2 is provided as a convenience for determining the equivalent voltage or wattage of an RF power expressed in dBm. Table 7-2. dBm-Watts-Volts Conversion—for 50 ohm systems dBm V dBm V dBm mV dBm µV 100.0 200W .225 1.0mW...
  • Page 136 MDS NETioB Installation & Operation Guide 05-4457A01, Rev. D...
  • Page 137 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY... GE MDS products are designed for long life and trouble-free operation. However, this equipment, as with all electronic equipment, may have an occasional component failure. The following information will assist you in the event that servicing becomes necessary.
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