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  • Page 1: User Guide

    FDS-Wi Wireless Gateway User Guide Version 2.4...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    © Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. 2011. All rights reserved. RLE® is a registered trademark and Seahawk™, Falcon™, and Raptor™ are trademarks of Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. The products sold by Raymond & Lae Engineering, Inc. are subject to the limited warranty, limited liability, and other terms and conditions of sale set forth at http://rletech.com/RLE-Terms-and-Conditions.html.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    New products and technologies • Special offers available only to registered users Access and submit Product Registration information from the FDS-Wi Wireless Gateway Configuration Menu. Any information provided to RLE Technologies through the registration form will be regarded as confidential. RLE will not sell or distribute any of the information to third parties. To read our Privacy Policy, please visit our website: www.rletech.com.
  • Page 4 RLE Product Warranty Seller warrants to the Ultimate Purchaser (the purchaser who buys for use and not for resale) that all products furnished under this order and which are manufactured by Seller will conform to final specifications, drawings, samples and other written descriptions approved in writing by Seller, and will be free from defects in materials and workmanship.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Configuration Page - FDS-Wi Tab ........
  • Page 6 Download Configuration File Link..........41 Download Sensor CSV File Link .
  • Page 7 Figures System Overview ........... 11 Figure 1.1 Terminal Block Locations.
  • Page 8 Figure 3.28 Clear All Log Data Message..........41 Figure 3.29 Download Configuration File Message.
  • Page 9 Tables System Overview ..........11 Table 1.1 EIA-485 TX and EIA-485-RX .
  • Page 10 Technical Specifications ..........71 Table C.1 Technical Specifications.

  • Page 11: System Overview

    H A P T E R YSTEM VERVIEW HAPTER 1.1. Product Description The Wireless Gateway is a wireless acquisition appliance that helps monitor remote facilities. The Wireless Gateway receives 418 and 900 MHZ signals from wireless devices and relays them to facilities monitoring systems as SNMP, Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU, BACnet/IP, and BACnet MS/TP signals.

  • Page 12: Terminal Block Designations

    System Overview 1.3. Terminal Block Designations Figure 1.1 Terminal Block Locations Item Description Antenna 916 MHz RP-SMA connector Antenna 418 MHz RP-SMA connector Power 24 VDC/VAC Power terminal block Jack Wall wart adapter connector Status Status LED RS232 Port DB9 female connector RX TX RS485 LED Receive/Transmit status LED RS485 Termination switch...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    H A P T E R ETTING TARTED HAPTER 2.1. Installation The Wireless Gateway comes with two brackets that, when attached to the device, allow it to be mounted in a 19-inch rack. Remove the screws from the side of the device, put the brackets in place, and reapply the screws.

  • Page 14: Connectivity

    Getting Started Figure 2.1 24VDC Power Supply Connection If the EIA-485 port will be used for Modbus RTU communication, RLE Technologies recommends an 18AWG shielded twisted pair stranded copper wire for the connection, using no more than 2000 feet (609.6m) of wire at this specification. If longer runs are needed, please contact RLE Technologies.

  • Page 15: Eia-232 Com Connection

    Getting Started Figure 2.3 Ethernet Connection to a PC Using a Crossover Cable Figure 2.4 Ethernet Connection to a PC on a Subnet, Using a Hub/Switch and CAT5 Cables 2.3.2 EIA-232 COM Connection The Wireless Gateway can be connected directly to a PC through its EIA-232 port. This is useful for IP configuration, firmware downloads, and troubleshooting.

  • Page 16: Modbus Eia-485 Connections

    Getting Started 2.3.3 Modbus EIA-485 Connections The Wireless Gateway can function as a Modbus Slave over an EIA-485, 2-wire hardware connection, as shown in Figure 2.6. Figure 2.6 EIA-485 Connection www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...

  • Page 17: Communication: Set The Ip Address

    Getting Started 2.4. Communication: Set the IP Address The Wireless Gateway will not communicate over a user’s network the first time it is connected. This is because the manufacturer programs the device with a default IP address: , Subnet Mask: .

  • Page 18: Set The Wireless Gateway Ip Address Using An Eia-232 Connection

    Getting Started The computer and the Wireless Gateway are now both configured to communicate on the network. Both should be accessible via the network. Connect the PC and the Wireless Gateway to the network. From the PC web browser, type in the new IP address of the Wireless Gateway.

  • Page 19: Sensor Discovery

    Sensor Summary page. To configure sensors to use with the Wireless Gateway, follow these steps: In the Wireless Gateway’s user interface, go to the Configuration>FDS-Wi page. If it is not already enabled, click the Enabled radio button for Sensor Discovery.

  • Page 20: Figure 2.10 Sensor's Serial Number On Product Label

    Getting Started Turn the sensor over to show the product label on the bottom. This label contains the serial number of the sensor. The serial number is unique to each sensor, and appears in the table on the Configuration>Sensors page once the sensor has been discovered by the Wireless Gateway.

  • Page 21: Sensor Mounting Tips

    Once the sensors have been discovered, turn off the Sensor Discovery option in the Configuration>FDS-Wi page of the Wireless Gateway’s user interface. If you do not turn off the sensor discovery feature, the Wireless Gateway will continue to attempt to find new sensors.
  • Page 22 Getting Started Make sure the back of the sensor is clean. If necessary, use isopropyl alcohol to clean the sensor. Remove the protective film from the adhesive side of the magnetic tape and place the tape on the sensor. Place the sensor in the desired location. www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...

  • Page 23: Web Interface - Standard Version

    H A P T E R – S NTERFACE TANDARD ERSION HAPTER The Wireless Gateway allows users to view data points and configure the unit/points via the Web. To access the Web interfaces, users must first setup the Wireless Gateway to communicate via the Internet.

  • Page 24: Sensor Summary Page

    Web Interface – Standard Version Sensors on the Dashboard are color coded to help notify users of alarm conditions. Color Indication No Color Sensor is registering properly—sensor is communicating properly Sensor is registering properly—sensor has an analog/digital alarm Yellow Sensor is registering properly—sensor has an analog warning Orange Sensor is offline—problems with the communications Table 3.1 Dashboard Alarm Color Codes...

  • Page 25: Alarms And Warnings Page

    Web Interface – Standard Version Figure 3.3 Current Log Graphs and Log Archive 3.3. Alarms and Warnings Page This page displays the 40 most recent events from all monitored sensors. If a sensor was in an alarm state that has since returned to normal, “Return” is noted in the Present Condition field. If the sensor is still in an alarm state, the alarm will be noted in the Present Condition field.

  • Page 26: Configuration Page - Fds-Wi Tab

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4. Configuration Page - FDS-Wi Tab The Configuration Page allows users to view and edit a variety of configuration options. Figure 3.5 Configuration Page Editable system preferences include: System Info Wireless System ID Graph/Log Network and Web Dashboard Key Sensors...

  • Page 27: System Info

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4.1 System Info The System Info section displays detailed information about the system, including the Program Id (firmware version), Program Size (size of the firmware file), Bootloader Version, and sysUp Time, or how long the system has been running since power was applied. Figure 3.6 System Info Section 3.4.2 System ID Provide the Wireless Gateway with a unique identifier.

  • Page 28: Table 3.3 Network And Web Section Options

    Web Interface – Standard Version Edit the following fields as necessary: Option Description IP Address The Wireless Gateway is shipped with a default IP Address of 10.0.0.188. Contact your IT Department for an appropriate IP address, if you wish to change this field. Net Mask The Wireless Gateway is shipped with a default Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 29: Date

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4.4 Date The Date section allows users to set the current date and time for the system and displays the first three letters of the day of the week. Figure 3.9 Date Section Option Description Date Enter the date in mm/dd/yy format.

  • Page 30: Wireless

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4.6 Wireless Use this menu to configure wireless options on the Wireless Gateway. Figure 3.11 Wireless Section Option Description Wi418/Wi900 Enabled: Turns on the Wireless Gateway’s 418 and 900 MHz Receiver antennas. This allows it to communicate with devices on the respective wavelengths.

  • Page 31: Graph/Log

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4.7 Graph/Log Use this option to determine how frequently the sensors are sampled - every 5 or 10 minutes - for graphing and logging purposes. Figure 3.12 Graph/Log Section Option Description Graph/Log Select the 5 minute or 10 minute option. Table 3.7 Graph/Log Section Option 3.4.8 Dashboard Key Sensors Use this section to enable or disable the sensor display on the Dashboard, and designate which...

  • Page 32: Dashboard Options

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.4.9 Dashboard Options Use this section to enable or disable the recent alarm table and thermometer displays on the Dashboard. Designate which thermometers are displayed. Figure 3.14 Dashboard Options Section Option Description Dashboard Option Enable or disable the recent alarm table and thermometer display. Designate which temperature sensors are displayed on the Dashboard.

  • Page 33: Configuration Page - Integration Tab

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.5. Configuration Page - Integration Tab The Integration tab is made up of four configurable sections, which allow users to edit the following options: Figure 3.16 Configuration Page, Integration Tab Use the interface to edit the following fields, taking care to click the Submit Changes button to save any changes you may have made.

  • Page 34: Bacnet/Ip

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.5.2 BACnet/IP The BACnet/IP configuration section allows users to configure several settings. Figure 3.18 BACnet Section Option Description Device ID Assign a name to uniquely identify each BACnet device on the network. Device Name Assign a name - up to 40 characters - to the unit for BACnet discovery/integration.

  • Page 35: Modbus

    Web Interface – Standard Version 3.5.3 Modbus The Modbus section allows users to configure the Modbus settings for the system. Figure 3.20 Modbus Section Option Description Modbus/TCP/UDP The default slave unit identifier is 0, which disables this feature. Slave Unit Identifier To enable this option, enter a TCP/UDP slave address from 1-254 in this field.

  • Page 36: Configuration Page - Sensors Tab

    Web Interface – Standard Version Option Description Communities: IP IP address used by the SNMP server to poll data from the Wireless Address Gateway. Community String Name or type of password used by the SNMP server for communications. Write Allows the SNMP server to write back the Wireless Gateway. Trap Allows the Wireless Gateway to send a message to the SNMP Management System, telling the system to initiate an alarm.

  • Page 37: Table 3.15 Sensors Tab Configuration Options

    Web Interface – Standard Version Editable options are as follows: Option Description Sensor Type ID This number is used by the Wireless Gateway to identify what kind of sensor is being read in to the system. The possible values are: BAPI Counter SetPointOverride...

  • Page 38: Table 3.16 Sensors Tab Read-Only Data

    Web Interface – Standard Version Option Description Low Temperature Enter a low temperature warning threshold - if the temperature Warning Threshold drops below this value, a low temperature warning is generated. High Humidity Enter a high humidity warning threshold - if the humidity rises above Warning Threshold this value, a high humidity warning is generated.

  • Page 39: Configuration Page - Email Tab

    Web Interface – Standard Version Option Description Converted Data #1-3 This is the calculated data processed from the raw data. This data is then displayed on the main page of the Wireless Gateway and used for Modbus, SNMP and BACnet output. The amount of time that has passed since the last received transmission from this particular wireless sensor.

  • Page 40: Configuration Page - System Control Tab

    Web Interface – Standard Version Option Description Access Type None: Email is not used or is temporarily disabled LAN: Enable the email notification. Primary DNS Server First IP address used to communicate to a DNS server. Secondary DNS Second IP address used to communicate to a DNS server. Server Mail(SMTP)Server IP address or host name to the mail server used by the Wireless...

  • Page 41: Delete All Sensors Button

    Web Interface – Standard Version upload the new firmware. A warning will pop up asking you if you are sure. Figure 3.25 Exit to Bootloader Message 3.8.2 Delete All Sensors Button This command erases all the information about the sensors the Wireless Gateway is currently reading. Users will have to reinstall sensor information after this command has been performed or rediscover sensors already deployed.

  • Page 42: Configuration/Flash Upload

    Web Interface – Standard Version Figure 3.30 Download Sensor CSV File Message 3.8.7 Configuration/Flash Upload This feature allows users to upload a CSV file, unit configuration (.cfg) file or application firmware. Figure 3.31 Upload Message 3.9. Refresh Link Clicking the Refresh link allows users to manually check for status updates. The Refresh link is especially helpful if the system's refresh rate is set for a long period of time, or when connecting new units and sensors.

  • Page 43: Web Interface - Integration Version

    H A P T E R – I NTERFACE NTEGRATION ERSION HAPTER The Wireless Gateway allows users to view data points and configure the unit/points via the Web. To access the Web interfaces, users must first setup the Wireless Gateway to communicate via the Internet.

  • Page 44: The Homepage

    Web Interface – Integration Version To switch back to the standard view, repeat these steps and type in the Logo standard Configuration field. 4.1. The Homepage The homepage allows users to view the first 40 sensors outputting signals to the Wireless Gateway.

  • Page 45: View All Sensor Ids

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.1.1 View All Sensor IDs For a single-screen view of all sensors connected to they system, click the “View All Sensor IDs” link located in the bottom left corner of the screen. Figure 4.3 View All Sensors Page Use the scroll bar to view sensors towards the bottom of the list.

  • Page 46: Figure 4.4 Editing Sensor Properties

    Web Interface – Integration Version If a sensor needs to be edited or manually entered, click the sensor’s system number (identifier) # link—displayed in blue and underlined to the left of each sensor row. Click on a sensor number to edit. Figure 4.4 Editing Sensor Properties Click the number in the left side of the sensor row to edit individual sensor properties.

  • Page 47: Table 4.2 Wireless Sensor Configuration Options

    Web Interface – Integration Version All fields in the following table will not be available for each sensor. Only the configurable options that apply to each sensor are displayed in that sensor’s configuration menu. Editable options are as follows: Option Description Model To edit the sensor model, select the type of model from the drop-...
  • Page 48 Web Interface – Integration Version Option Description High Temperature Enter a high temperature warning threshold - if the temperature Warning Threshold rises above this value, a high temperature warning is generated. Low Temperature Enter a low temperature warning threshold - if the temperature Warning Threshold drops below this value, a low temperature warning is generated.
  • Page 49 Web Interface – Integration Version Several fields on this screen are read-only - you can view the data but not edit it. These fields include: Option Description Specified in the Model field, this number is used by the Wireless Gateway to identify what kind of sensor is being read in to the system.

  • Page 50: Configuration Page

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.2. Configuration Page The configuration page allows users to set the system preferences. Figure 4.6 Configuration Page Editable system preferences include: Wireless System Info Network and Web EIA-485 Date BACNet Configuration Upload/ Modbus Download Sensor Logging System Control NOTE If any of these fields are edited, be sure to click the Submit Changes button to save the changes.

  • Page 51: Wireless

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.2.1 Wireless Use this menu to configure wireless options on the Wireless Gateway. Figure 4.7 Wireless Section Option Description Wi418/Wi900 Enabled: Turns on the Wireless Gateway’s 418 and 900 MHz Receiver antennas. This allows it to communicate with devices on the respective wavelengths.

  • Page 52: Network And Web

    Web Interface – Integration Version Option Description Ethernet Packet Use this feature to allow the Wireless Gateway to transmit sensor Repeat information over the network (via port 6767) to another Wireless Gateway. Enable or disable this option. Select enabled or enabled with labels and enter the IP address of the Wireless Gateway to which you wish to send the sensor information.

  • Page 53: Date

    Web Interface – Integration Version Option Description TCP Max Seg Size The Wireless Gateway is defaulted to 1436 packet size for web page data. Users may select 536 for limited bandwidth or VPN applications. Web User Name If this field is left blank, the Wireless Gateway’s default user name is fds (all lower case).

  • Page 54: System Info

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.2.4 System Info The System Info section displays detailed information about the system, including the Program Id (firmware version), Program Size (size of the firmware file), Bootloader Version, and sysUp Time, or how long the system has been running since power was applied. Figure 4.10 System Info Section 4.2.5 EIA-485 Use this section to configure the system’s EIA-485 port settings.

  • Page 55: Bacnet

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.2.6 BACNet The BACNet configuration section allows users to configure several settings. Figure 4.12 BACNet Section Option Description Device ID Assign a name to uniquely identify each BACnet device on the network. Device Name Assign a name - up to 40 characters - to the unit for BACnet discovery/integration.

  • Page 56: Sensor Logging

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.2.8 Sensor Logging Use this option to determine how frequently the sensors are sampled - every 5 or 10 minutes - for graphing and logging purposes. Figure 4.14 Sensor Logging Section Option Description Graph/Log Select the 5 minute or 10 minute option. Table 4.9 Sensor Logging Section Option 4.2.9 Configuration Upload/Download This feature allows users to upload a CSV file, unit configuration (.cfg) file or application...

  • Page 57: System Control

    Web Interface – Integration Version Download Sensor CSV File: This allows users to download a CSV file showing the sensors configured in the Wireless Gateway. Figure 4.17 Download Sensor CSV File 4.2.10 System Control This section allows users to exit to bootloader and delete all sensor information associated with the Wireless Gateway.

  • Page 58: Configuration Snmp/Smtp Page

    Web Interface – Integration Version 4.3. Configuration SNMP/SMTP Page The SNMP section allows users to configure the email communications options. Email can be sent to an exchange server using a distribution list, an individual email account, or a cell phone. The Wireless Gateway can also communicate via SMTP (Authenticated) to mail servers requiring a login in name and password.

  • Page 59: Refresh Link

    Web Interface – Integration Version The SNMP configuration section also allows users to setup communities that allow multiple SNMP systems to access the Wireless Gateway. To setup communities, you must know the IP address of the SNMP Management system and the Community String. Contact your IT Department to obtain the IP Address and Community String.
  • Page 60 Web Interface – Integration Version www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...

  • Page 61: Update Firmware

    H A P T E R PDATE IRMWARE HAPTER Firmware updates are available on the RLE Web site at www.rletech.com. Download appropriate firmware to an accessible location. 5.1. Load the Application Firmware Using MIME The Wireless Gateway has a MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) built into the web page interface.

  • Page 62: Load The Flash Firmware Using Tftp

    Update Firmware 5.2. Load the Flash Firmware Using TFTP Before updating the firmware, the firmware flash application must be exited and then erased. To do this, navigate to the Wireless Gateway configuration menu. Once here, click on the “Exit to Bootloader” button. Once exited, you will get a bootloader web page at the IP address of the unit.

  • Page 63: Modbus Communications

    P P E N D I X ODBUS OMMUNICATIONS HAPTER A.1. Implementation Basics The Wireless Gateway is capable of communicating via the half-duplex EIA-485 serial communication standard. The Wireless Gateway is configured to act as a slave device on a common network.

  • Page 64: Data Field

    Modbus Communications A.1.1.3 Data Field The data field of the request is a variable length depending on the function. The data fields for the Wireless Gateway are 16-bit registers, transmitted high order byte first (big-endian) A.1.1.4 Error Check (Checksum) Field The checksum field lets the receiving device determine if the packet has transmission errors.

  • Page 65: Rtu Framing

    Modbus Communications Register Name Description Units Range 40001 Sensor Identification number uint16 0-65535 40002 Out Of Service Shows when the sensor is in uint16 0-65535 maintenance mode or offline 40003 Serial # Wireless sensor serial number uint16x4 0-65535 40007 Raw Data #1 First data value displayed by Unsigned 32 bit 0-4294967295...
  • Page 66 Modbus Communications www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    P P E N D I X ROUBLESHOOTING HAPTER Below you’ll find troubleshooting tips for a variety of situations you may encounter with the Wireless Gateway. Please use these suggestions to troubleshoot your appliance. If these troubleshooting tips do not resolve your isues, RLE Technologies offers personalized support for all our products.

  • Page 68: Home Page

    Troubleshooting Correct any information that is wrong. If the information is correct, go to step 3. With the serial cable connected and your terminal emulation program running, you can enter an address to have the Wireless Gateway ping to. Obtain a known good IP address. In the terminal emulation program, type ping <one space>...
  • Page 69 Troubleshooting To avoid this problem, you must disable the Sensor Discovery feature in the Wireless Gateway once the initial configuration is complete and the Wireless Gateway has discovered all the sensors. To fix this issue once it’s occurred: Turn OFF the Sensor discovery feature in the Wireless Gateway. Use the Wireless Gateway interface to delete the “ghost”...
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting www.rletech.com 970.484.6510...

  • Page 71: Technical Specifications

    P P E N D I X ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS HAPTER Power 24VAC @ 600mA max, 50/60Hz, 24VDC @ 600mA max. Communications Ports Ethernet 10/100 BASE-T, RJ45 connector; 500VAC RMS isolation EIA-232 DB9 female connector; 9600 baud; No parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit EIA-485 1200, 2400, 9600 or 19200 baud (selectable);...

  • Page 72: C Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Operating Environment Temperature 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC) Humidity 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) Altitude 15,000ft (4572m) max. Storage Temperature –4ºF to 185ºF (–20ºC to 85ºC) Mounting 19" Rack Mount (48.26cm) Dimensions 9.75"W x 1.69"H x 4.88"D (24.77cmW x 4.29cmH x 12.383cmD) Weight 2.32.lb (1.05kg) without optional rack ears...
  • Page 73 Download Configuration File page 41, 57 Download Sensor CSV File page homepage Download/Upload page implementation basics of Modbus communications EIA-232 connection COM wiring indicators, rear panel setting the IP address installation of the FDS-Wi EIA-485 Integration page connection wiring rletech.com 970.484.6510...
  • Page 74 30, 51 Wireless transmission modes Wireless Sensor Modbus communications implementation basics Upload/Download page packet for the FDS-Wi RTU framing 35, 55, 56 Modbus page and menu options View All Sensors page modes of transmission web interface Network and Web Properties page and menu options...
  • Page 75 Modbus EIA-485 connections 13, 14 power supply and ground connections RJ45 Ethernet connection 970.484.6510 rletech.com...
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