GE GFK-2489 General Requirements

6-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Range IP Networking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489

General Requirements

There are three main requirements for installing a transceiver—adequate and stable primary

power, a good antenna system, and the correct interface between the transceiver and the

data device. The following illustration shows a typical Remote installation.

Contents

Main GE Fanuc Automation Programmable Control Products TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Range IP Networking Transceivers Users Manual GFK-2489 January 2008 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning Caution Note Contents Cyver Security Suite Accessing the Menu System Contents Contents Page Introduction TranSphere Page 1 Model Offerings 1 Applications Long-Range Wireless LAN Antenna Placement Communication Rules 1 Combining Serial and Ethernet Devices 1 DNP3 Protocol-Aware Networks 1 Upgrading an Older Wireless Network with Serial Interfaces Replacing Legacy Wireless Products Supplementing a Legacy Wireless Network with IP Services Cyber Security Suite 1 Intrusion Detection via SNMP Traps 1 Product Numbers Options 1 Accessories Standards Page Quick Start Instructions 1. Initial Checkout 2. Endpoint Connectivity (PING) Testfor Ethernet Systems Only 3. Set Configuration of AP and Remote Radios 4. Install the Equipment in the Field Tabletop Setup and Evaluation Connectors 2 Test Setup Step 1Connect the Antenna Ports 2 Step 2Measure and Connect Dc Power Power Supply Connections at 28VDC 2 Step 3Configure the Access Point Log-in and Configuration Console Terminal (recommended for first-time log-in) Telnet Connection Using the AP LAN Port (a valid IP address must be set) Set Key AP Parameters 2 Step 4Configure the Remote Radio Log-in and Configuration 2 Set or Verify Network Address Step 5Connect Terminal Equipment Ethernet Device Connection to Remote Page 2 Verify Connectivity (PING command) Serial Connections AP Management PC-Based Configuration Software 3 Menu Structure Starting Information (Read-only items) Starting Information (Read-only items, continued) 3 Accessing the Menu System Methods of Control 3 PC Connection and Log-In Procedures Starting a Local Console Session (recommended for first-time users) Starting a Telnet Session Page Starting a Web Browser Session 3 Navigating the Menus Navigating via Terminal or Telnet Sessions Log Out via Terminal Emulator or Telnet Navigating via a Web Browser Log Out via Web Browser 3 Basic Device Information Starting Information Screen 3 Main Menu 3 Configuring Network Parameters Network Configuration Menu 3 IP Configuration Menu 3 Wireless MAC Configuration Menu 3 Mobility Configuration Menu 3 SNMP Agent Configuration Menu 3 Bridge Configuration Menu 3 Configuring Radio Parameters Radio Configuration Menu Skip Zones Menu Frequency Zones 3 Configuring the Serial Interfaces Overview Serial-to-Serial Services IP-to-Serial Services Configuration Serial Configuration Wizard 3 Local Serial Configuration Menu View Current Settings ScreenSerial-to-Serial Example Page View Current Settings ScreenUnicast UDP Mode Example Page 3 Remote Serial Gateway Configuration (IP-to-Remote Serial) Page 3 Security Configuration Security Configuration Menu Page Page Approved Remotes List Submenu Wireless Network Menu 3 Remote Management Submenu Manage Selected Remote Submenu Broadcast Remote Reprogramming Menu Remote Database Menu Endpoint Database Menu Access Point Database Menu Statistics And Event Log 3 COM1 and COM2 Data Statistics Menus 3 Remote Serial Gateway Statistics 3 Ethernet and Wireless Packet Statistics Wireless Packet Statistics Radio Packet Statistics 3 Event Log Menu Event Classifications Time and Date Stamping Page Device Information Menu Maintenance And Tools 3 Reprogramming Menu 3 Configuration Scripts Menu 3 RSG Configuration Script Menu 3 PING Utility Menu Authorization Codes Menu A) Authorization Key Authorized Features NETview MS enabled DNP3 Handling enabled 3 Transmitter Test Menu Redundancy Menu Packet Rx Errors Exceeded Threshold Menu Page DNP3 Routing Menu Remote Radio Management Programming Methods Terminal Interface Mode Remote Management via the AP Log-in Procedure Entering Remote Commands Minimum Configuration for Remotes Commands The table below summarizes commands for the Remote transceiver. 4 Detailed Command Descriptions Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Upgrading Remote Firmware Sample Configurations IP-to-Local Serial Application Example Establishing a Connection 5 IP-to-Local Serial Port Application Configuration IP-to-Remote Serial Application Example IP-to-Remote Serial Application Configuration Endpoint Device Connected to the AP IP-to-Remote Serial Application Configuration 5 Point-to-Point, Serial-to-Serial Application Example Point-to-Point Serial-to-Serial Configuration Step-by-step instructions for configuring a point-to-point serial connection Page Page Page Page Page Page 5 Point-to-Multipoint, Serial-to-Serial Application Example Page Page Page Page Page 5 Mixed-Mode Application Example Installation Installation in Hazardous Locations General Requirements 6 Site Selection Conducting a Site Survey 6 Terrain and Signal Strength A Word About Radio Interference Page Mounting Dimensions for Radios Mounting Bracket Spacing Remote Mounting Brackets Spacing DIN Rail Mounting Option Page 6 Antenna and Feedline Selection Antennas 6 Feedlines 6 Maintaining Compliance at 900 MHz (U.S.A. and Canada Only) How Much Output Power Can Be Used?(U.S.A. and Canada, 900 MHz systems) Calculating System Gain 6 How Much Output Power Can Be Used? (U.S.A. and Canada, 2400 MHz systems) Calculating System Gain 6 Antenna System Gain versus Power Output Setting (U.S.A. and Canada only) How Much Output Power Can Be Used? (ETSI 2400 Mhz Systems) Page 6 Optimizing Performance Principles of Wireless Network Operation Page 6 Aiming Directive Antennas for Maximum RSSI Procedure 6 Tips for Improving Data Throughput To Maximize Overall Data Performance Troubleshooting and Radio Tests Troubleshooting 7 Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs Symptom-Based Troubleshooting Using LEDs 7 Troubleshooting Using the Embedded Management System Page Ethernet Packet Statistics Menu Page Serial Port and Remote Serial Statistics Menus Diagnostic Tools 7 Using Logged Operation Events TranSphere TS Wireless Event Codes The table below describes the transceiver event codes. Page Technical Reference Upgrading Firmware Upgrading the Transceiver Firmware Upgrade ConfigurationTFTP Server and Firmware File on Same CPU Upgrade ConfigurationTFTP server and firmware file on remote server Upgrade Procedure 8 Using Configuration Scripts Sample of an Exported Configuration File Page Page Page Editing Configuration Files Editing Rules 8 Data Interface Connectors LAN/ETH Port 8 COM1 Port COM2 Port Technical Specifications Page Page Dbm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart Page Terms and Abbreviations Page Page Page Page Page Index D M