Electronic Systems Technology ESTEEM195M Narrow-band UHF modem User Manual

Electronic Systems Technology Narrow-band UHF modem

User Manual

ESTeem USER’S MANUAL Models 195C – 195M Manual Revision 1.0 January 2014 Electronic Systems Technology, Inc.
Author: Date:Name: Eric P. Marske Title: Product Support Manager Approved by: Date:Name: Tom L. Kirchner Title: President Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. Building B1 415 N. Quay Street Kennewick, WA 99336 Phone: 509-783-9092 Fax: 509-783-5472 E-mail: market@esteem.com Web Site: www.esteem.com Copyright© 2014 by Electronic Systems Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Electronic Systems Technology.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Revised: 26 Sep 13 Page 1 EST P/N AA107-195C/MCM CHAPTER 1 – Introduction Before You Begin 1-1 Model 195C/M Overview 1-1 Model 195C/M Configuration Modes 1-1 Access Point Modes --------------------------------------------- 1-2 Access Point Repeater --------------------------------------------- 1-3 Self-Healing Mesh Network --------------------------------------------- 1-3 Station Modes --------------------------------------------- 1-4 RS-232 Serial Applications --------------------------------------------- 1-5 CHAPTER 2 – Starting Out Three Configuration Phases 2-1 Model 195C/M Hardware Description 2-1 Front Panel Layout --------------------------------------------- 2-2 Antenna Connection Overview --------------------------------------------- 2-2 CHAPTER 3 – Example Applications Modes of Operation Description and Examples 3-1 Ethernet Bridge Mode --------------------------------------------- 3-1 Router Modes --------------------------------------------- 3-3 Mobile Client Modes --------------------------------------------- 3-4 Programming Examples 3-7 Using ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility --------------------------------------------- 3-7 Example 1 – Point to Point Ethernet Bridge --------------------------------------------- 3-9 Example 2 – Point to Point Ethernet Bridge with Repeater --------------------------------------------- 3-10 Example 3 – Point to Multipoint with Mesh Repeater --------------------------------------------- 3-11 Example 4 – Point to Multipoint Router Mode --------------------------------------------- 3-13 Example 5 – Mobile Client Mode --------------------------------------------- 3-15 Example 6 – Access Point Mode --------------------------------------------- 3-16 Router Addressing Examples --------------------------------------------- 3-17 CHAPTER 4 – Utilities and Features ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility --------------------------------------------- 4-1 Using ESTeem Discovery Program --------------------------------------------- 4-2 Using EtherStation Status Program --------------------------------------------- 4-5 Setting Local Time 195C/M --------------------------------------------- 4-6 Configuring Time Server --------------------------------------------- 4-7 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) --------------------------------------------- 4-15
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revised: 26 Sep 13 Page 2 EST P/N AA107-195C/MCM CHAPTER 5 – Web Configuration Logging Into Web Configuration Manager 5-1 Web Configuration Manager 5-2 Top Menu --------------------------------------------- 5-2 Setting ModemID Field --------------------------------------------- 5-2 Status Menu --------------------------------------------- 5-3 System Log Screen --------------------------------------------- 5-5 Setup Screen --------------------------------------------- 5-5 Advanced Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------- 5-6 Backup Screen --------------------------------------------- 5-6 Restore Screen --------------------------------------------- 5-7 Software Update --------------------------------------------- 5-8 System Reboot --------------------------------------------- 5-8 CHAPTER 6 – Serial Configuration and Applications Using USB Programming Port 6-1 Using RS-232 Data Port 6-3 CHAPTER 7 – Repeating and Mesh Networking ESTeem Mesh Network 7-1 Configuration --------------------------------------------- 7-1 Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) 7-2 Spanning Tree Protocols (STP) 7-3 Overview --------------------------------------------- 7-3 Phases --------------------------------------------- 7-4 Priority and Path Cost --------------------------------------------- 7-4 Root Bridge --------------------------------------------- 7-4 Redundant Backup 7-5 Redundant Master Configuration --------------------------------------------- 7-5 CHAPTER 8 – Antenna Setups Antenna and Cable Configurations 8-1 Weatherproofing Coaxial Cable Connections 8-6
TABLE OF CONTENTS Revised: 26 Sep 13 Page 3 EST P/N AA107-195C/MCM APPENDIX A – FCC Information APPENDIX B – Interface Ports Ethernet Interface --------------------------------------------- B-1 RS-232 Data Port Pin-Out --------------------------------------------- B-1 APPENDIX C – Radio Configuration Frequency of Operation --------------------------------------------- C-1 Average RF Output Power --------------------------------------------- C-1 APPENDIX E – Troubleshooting Testing Communication Link --------------------------------------------- D-1 Viewing RF Data Rates --------------------------------------------- D-3 Signal Strength vs Data Rates --------------------------------------------- D-4 Setting Maximum Distance Value --------------------------------------------- D-4 Troubleshooting Tips --------------------------------------------- D-5 APPENDIX F – 195C/M Specifications 195C/M Specifications --------------------------------------------- E-1 Case Layout --------------------------------------------- E-2 Antenna Specifications --------------------------------------------- E-3
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION BEFORE YOU BEGIN Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the ESTeem Model 195C or 195M Wireless Radio Modem! This manual was written to help both the first time and advanced user of the 195C/M to configure the wireless modem for your application. If this is your first time configuring the 195C/M and you would like to get going as soon as possible, we recommend using the ESTeem Resource CD provided with the modem. The Resource CD will provide the software utilities and guide you through the configuration of the wireless modem for your application. Revised: 21 Jan 14 1-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM The ESTeem 195C/M wireless modems are programmed through their Ethernet interface. To keep the manual usably short, many of the application descriptions and programming details assume the user has a good working knowledge of the following network concepts: Figure 1: ESTeem Model 195C/M Series  General Ethernet networking and the configuration of LAN topologies  Common Ethernet terminology and acronyms  TCP/IP network protocol structure and how to configure TCP/IP networks and subnets Throughout this User’s Manual are “Technical Tips” in boxes like this that have been added to help answer the most commonly asked questions.  How to identify and set the TCP/IP address on your computer  Have administrator privileges to the computer and network you are configuring  If using routing protocols, you must be able to identify and configure the network routers, gateways and firewalls  You must be familiar with using web browser software such as Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox If you are unfamiliar with any of the above networking concepts, you may need to contact your network administrator for assistance. MODEL 195C/M OVERVIEW The ESTeem Model 195C and 195M are wireless modem transceivers that can be used to build many types of Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). The ESTeem 195C/M series have multiple serial (RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485), Ethernet and 4/20mA sensor interfaces. The Model 195C and 195M can be configured for multiple modes of operation depending upon the needs of the wireless and wired network. The following interface configurations are provided as an overview of the basic network types, as all possible network configurations can not be listed. For further help in selecting the correct network type, please refer to Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual or call Customer Support at 509-735-9092. SERIAL APPLICATIONS A Model 195C/M can be configured for point-to-point, multipoint or PLC emulations without any changes to the hardware. The following are brief descriptions of the Serial Device Interface (SDI) configuration modes. For detailed descriptions and suggested applications for each mode, please refer to Chapter 3. Figure 2 – Pole Mount Configuration Serial Applications RS-232 – The ESTeem 195C and 195M have two (2) RS-232 data ports. One RS-232 port (Port 4) is available for use when the ESTeem 195C/M is remote pole mounted (Figure 2), but only supports the basic three wire (Transmit, Receive and Ground)
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Revised: 21 Jan 14 1-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM connection without any handshaking. The second RS-232 port (Port 3) has full hardware handshaking through the request to send (RTS) and clear to send (CTS) lines. Both ports are software configurable from 2,400 to 115,000 bps. RS-422 – The ESTeem 195C and 195M have a single RS-422 data port (Port 2). The RS-422 data port is shared on the front panel with the 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface. The RS-422 interface is good for long distances to 4,000 feet at bauds rate software configurable from 2,400 to 115,000 bps. RS-485 – The ESTeems have a single, two-wire RS-485 data port (Port 1). The RS-485 data port is shared on the front panel with the 4/20mA sensors. The RS-485 interface is good for long distances to 4,000 feet at baud rates software configurable from 2,400 to 115,000 bps. ETHERNET APPLICATIONS The ESTeem 195C and 195M have a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface (Port 2) that is used as both a data port and the primary programming port. When the Ethernet port is used as a data port there are two modes of operation. The primary use will be as a slow speed (9,600 bps) Ethernet bridge to remote locations to gather data from remote Ethernet devices. The secondary mode of operation is to configure the Ethernet port as a TCP or UDP Socket and write custom software applications to access the data port. Each of these modes of operation are described in detail in Chapter 5. SENSOR APPLICATIONS The ESTeem 195C and 195M have four (4) independent configurable 4/20mA sensor inputs. The sensor inputs can be read from the 195C/M though either their ModbusTCP address or through a serial software command. These values can be read either locally our through the wireless network. LEGACY - MODEL 192 APPLICATIONS The ESTeem 195C can be integrated with our legacy ESTeem Model 192C or Model 192CHP, while the 195M can be integrated with Models 192M or 192MHP networks. There is a specific procedure to follow when integrating the new 195C or 195M in an existing network that can be found in Appendix C of this User’s Manual. To begin setup of your wireless Ethernet network, continue to Chapter 2 - Staring Out of this User’s Manual.
CHAPTER 2 STARTING OUT Revised: 23 Jan 14 2-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM OVERVIEW There are three main phases to prepare the ESTeem 195C or 195M for operation in a wireless network: Phase 1 - Determine the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem in the wireless network. The ESTeem 195C/M have multiple modes of operation and determining the correct mode of operation is the first step. Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual details the modes of operation and applications where each would be used. Phase 2 - Program the ESTeem for operation in the wireless network. Once the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem has been determined, the 195C/M can be programmed for the wireless network. To simplify the programming of the Model 195C/M, ESTeem has created a software utility called the ESTeem 195 Narrow Band Configuration Tool which is used to configure the wireless modem for use in the network. The ENC Utility can be installed from the ESTeem Resource Disk or from the ESTeem web site (www.esteem.com). Chapter 6 (Utilities and Features) of this User’s Manual will guide you in the installation of the software and detailed operating guide. The ESTeem Model 195C/M can also be programmed through individual software commands listed in Appendix A (Software Commands) of this User’s Manual. Phase 3 - Install the ESTeem hardware and test communication. After the ESTeem Model 195C/M’s programming, install the hardware in each remote location. Chapter 7 of this User’s Manual describes the antenna specifications, mounting options and the configuration of the pole mounting hardware for the ESTeem. For instructions on testing and troubleshooting the wireless link, refer to Chapter 6 (Utilities and Features). MODEL 195C/M HARDWARE LAYOUT To begin the configuration, unpack the ESTeem Model 195C/M shipping boxes and locate the items below for initial configuration. Take a few minutes to inventory your equipment before you proceed. Report any missing or damaged items to Customer Support (509-735-9092) as soon as possible. Each node in your ESTeem Model 195C/M’s network may have different hardware components based upon the final installation location (i.e. Outdoor, Indoor, Point-to-point or Muti-Point). Antenna types, cable lengths, power supplies may be different, but the following items will be required for basic setup: Model 195C/M AA109 Resource Disk Antenna (AA20C.1 Displayed) Coax Cable (Antenna to ESTeem 195C/M) Power Supply (AA179 Displayed) Ethernet Cable Note: Your accessory model numbers may vary from the above, but you will need to locate each of above items to continue configuration.
CHAPTER 2 STARTING OUT Revised: 23 Jan 14 2-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM MODEL 195C/M HARDWARE CONFIGURATION The following steps should be completed to begin configuration of the ESTeem Model 195C/M: 1. Connect the antenna cable to the TNC connection on the ESTeem Model 195C/M (Figure 1). Technical Tips: 1. Configure the Model 195C/M prior to mounting. 2. Attach antenna to the Model 195C/M before powering up. 2. Connect the power supply and Ethernet cable to the ESTeem and proceed to Chapter 3 to begin programming.
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS MODES OF OPERATION The ESTeem Model 195C/M is a sophisticated wireless networking device that can be configured for multiple modes of operation. Determining the correct mode of operation for the ESTeem is the first step in creating a reliable wireless network. This chapter will explain each mode of operation, provide example applications and detailed programming information for each mode. Please review the following modes of operations. If you do not see an example of your application, please contact ESTeem support at 509-735-9092 for help in selecting your mode of operation. Ethernet Bridge Mode (AP Bridge) The most commonly used mode of operation with the ESTeem Model 195C/M is the Ethernet bridge mode. The Ethernet bridge mode will connect two or more ESTeem 195C/M’s while passing all network traffic that arrives in both the wireless and connected Ethernet ports; including all global network traffic (Figure 1). This mode will work in most wireless applications of the 195C/M to wirelessly connect two or more remote Ethernet devices or networks. The Ethernet bridge mode is also used in repeating (Figure 2) and in self-healing Mesh networks (Figure 3) for fixed (non mobile) applications. Example Applications  Building to building remote wireless LAN networks  Point to point wireless Ethernet communication devices  Multi-point wireless Ethernet networks  Remote Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks  Redundant, self-healing Mesh networks  Fixed locations with mobile ESTeem 195C/M’s Applications Where Ethernet Bridge Mode Not Used  Mobile applications (see Mobile Clients)  Connections to large Ethernet traffic networks such as large office buildings or plant networks (see Router modes) Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM Figure 1: Point to Point Example
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Figure 2: Ethernet Bridge with Repeater Figure 3: Multipoint Bridge with Mesh Networking Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Router Modes (AP Router and AP Masquerade) The ESTeem 195C/M can be configured as a network router or network firewall between the Ethernet LAN connection and the wireless network of remote locations. The router modes are used to limit the network traffic from a busy Ethernet network connection to only those specific IP address used on the wireless network (see Figure 4). The Ethernet router mode (AP Router) will allow bi-directional communication from the Ethernet LAN connection to the wireless network. Example Applications  Wireless Ethernet networks connected to large company or plant Ethernet LAN networks (AP Router)  Wireless Ethernet networks with a requirement for network isolation from the plant or company network (AP Router)  Shared Ethernet connection to direct Internet service (DSL, Cable, T1, etc.) (AP Masquerade) Applications Where Ethernet Router Mode Not Used  Mobile applications (see Mobile Clients)  Simple network connections only using a single IP network subnet (see Ethernet Bridge modes) Figure 4: Router Mode Example Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Mobile Client Modes (EtherStation, Station Router or Station Masquerade) The ESTeem 195C/M can also be configured to function as a mobile client. The client modes allow the 195C/M to seamlessly roam between fixed Access Points. The client modes will allow mobile Ethernet devices to connect to each other or to an Ethernet LAN through the fixed AP (Figure 5). The EtherStation mode is used to connect a single Ethernet device to the ESTeem 195C/M. If you are connecting the 195C/M to multiple Ethernet devices in a mobile mode, the Station Router or Station Masquerade will be required. The Station Router will allow bi-directional communication between the Ethernet devices connected to the 195C/M and the wireless network, while the Station Masquerade will serve as a firewall on the Ethernet side. Example Applications  Mobile applications where the 195C/M will change links often between fixed Access Points  Long range mobile client networks  Public safety applications for police, fire and EMS Applications Where Mobile Client Mode Not Used  Fixed locations using Ethernet Bridging or Routing  Wireless Ethernet networks with repeaters  Mobile applications Figure 5: Router Mode Example Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-4 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES Once the mode of operation for the ESTeem has been determined, you are now ready to program the Model 195C/M for use. ESTeem has created a simplified network programming utility call the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility. This ENC Utility will be used in all the following programming examples. For detailed instructions on installing the ENC Utility, please refer to the User’s Guide (found in the ESTeem Resource CD or Utility program itself) or Chapter 4 of this User’s Manual. Technical Tip: The ENC Utility calculates the wireless link information based upon exact ESTeem serial numbers. The serial numbers listed in the following examples are for example only. Enter the correct ESTeem serial numbers for your application. Adding ESTeems to ENC Utility and Changing Name Each of the example applications will use the following procedure to add and rename ESTeem 195C/M’s. 1. Consult the ENC Utility’s User Guide on how the create a new wireless network. Once you have a blank network configuration page (Figure 9), select ESTeem from the menu items to display the drop down menu, then select New>New ESTeem. Figure 9: Adding ESTeem to Blank ENC Configuration Page 2. Enter in the ESTeem Model 195C/M serial numbers used for the example (for example enter E-14000 in the Set Serial Number Box) and press the OK button (Figure 10). The ENC Utility will look up the ESTeem 195C/M’s serial number in the database and match the correct Wireless LAN MAC (WLAN MAC) address to the modem. This WLAN MAC address will be displayed above the modem symbol on the screen (Figure 11). Figure 10: Enter the Serial Number Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 3. To change the name of the ESTeem 195C/M from the WLAN MAC address to “Main Office” (or any other location name) to match the example configuration, Right-Mouse click on the ESTeem icon and select Change>Change Modem ID (Figure 12). Enter “Main Office” in the pop-up window and select OK. Figure 11: Main Office ESTeem 195C/M 4. Duplicate the above procedure for each ESTeem 195C/M added to the network. Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-6 EST P/N AA107-195CM Figure 12: Change Modem ID
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 1 (Figure 1) Point to Point Ethernet Bridge (2) ESTeem Model 195C/M Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) and E-14001 (Remote Office) 1. Add the two ESTeem Model 195C/Ms to the network using the above procedure. Once both ESTeem 195C/Ms are on the configuration page, create a wireless link by clinking on one of the two connection boxes and dragging a line to the other modem (Figure 13). Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-7 EST P/N AA107-195CM 5. Verify both ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to both modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems (Figure 14). 6. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 195C/Ms, the status box around the ESTeems will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 195C/Ms are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 13: Create Wireless Link Figure 14: Send Configuration to ESTeems
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 2 (Figure 2) Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-8 EST P/N AA107-195CM Point to Point with Repeater Ethernet Bridge (3) ESTeem Model 195C/M Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) E-14001 (Remote Office) E-14002 (Repeater) 1. Using the above procedure, enter the three ESTeem 195C/Ms into the ENC Utility. Your layout should appear like Figure 14. 2. Move the ESTeem 195C/M icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw connection lines between the modems to make the wireless link in the same order as the network layout (Figure 15). 3. Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to both modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 195C/M’s, the status box around the ESTeem‘s will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 195C/M’s are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 14: Example 2 Modems Technical Tip: Although it does not matter where the ESTeem icons are located on the screen, putting them in the same layout as the application makes it easier to visually verify the network connections. Figure 15: Example 2 Layout
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Bridge Mode Example 3 (Figure 3) Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-9 EST P/N AA107-195CM Point to Multipoint with Mesh Repeater Links (6) ESTeem Model 195C/M Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Main Office) E-14001 (Remote Office) E-14002 (Repeater) E-14003 (Remote Site 1) E-14004 (Remote Site 2) E-14005 (Remote Site 3) 1. Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Model 195C/Ms, add the six ESTeem 195C/Ms for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 16. 2. Move the ESTeem 195C/M icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw connection lines between the primary wireless links modems in the same order as the network layout (Figure 17). Figure 16: Example 3 Modems 3. To create the backup link between Remote 1 and Remote 2 and the other backup link from Remote 2 to the Remote Office, draw a wireless connection as you would on the primary link. Double-click on the line created. The Link Editor box will be displayed (Figure 16). Any Path Length greater than 1 will display as a dashed line indicating a backup link Figure 15: Example 2 Layout
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS in the repeater Mesh configuration (Figure 17). For detailed instruction on Mesh network configuration, refer to Chapter 7 of this User’s Manual. Figure 16: Backup Link Configuration 4. Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 195C/M’s, the status box around the ESTeem‘s will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 195C/M’s are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 17: Mesh Network Configuration Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-10 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Ethernet Router Mode Example (Figure 4) Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-11 EST P/N AA107-195CM Point to Multipoint Router Mode (4) ESTeem Model 195C/M Serial Numbers: E-14000 (Router at Network) E-14001 (Remote Site 1) E-14002 (Remote Site 2) E-14003 (Remote Site 3) 1. Using the above procedure for adding ESTeem Model 195C/Ms, add the four ESTeem 195C/Ms for this example and rename by location. Your layout should appear like Figure 18. 2. Move the ESTeem 195C/M icons on the screen to simulate the layout of the diagram. Draw connection lines between the wireless links modems in the same order as the network layout (Figure 19). Figure 18: Router Mode Example Modems Figure 19: Router Example Layout
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS 3. By default, the ENC Utility sets all ESTeem modems in AP Bridge mode. To change the Plant Router ESTeem to AP Router mode, double-click on the icon to bring up the ESTeem Summary window and press the Edit button (Figure 20). 4. Change the Mode of Operation from AP Bridge to AP Router (or Masquerade if desired) and press the Next button at the bottom of the window (Figure 21). 5. Continue through the configuration screens setting the AP Router addressing to match the IP address ranges for your network. For help with setting the router addressing please refer to Router Address Examples later in this chapter. You will end on the screen in Figure 22. Press the Finish button to return to the configuration page. 6. Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 195C/Ms, the status box around the ESTeems will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 195C/Ms are ready to be installed in the application. Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-12 EST P/N AA107-195CM Figure 21: AP Router Configuration Figure 22: ESTeem Summary Page Figure 20: ESTeem Summary Page
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Mobile Client Mode Example (Figure 5) EtherStation, Station Router and Station Masquerade Modes (3) ESTeem Model 195C/M Serial Numbers: E-14000 (EtherStation) E-14001 (Station Router) E-14002 (Station Masquerade) Setting the ESTeem for Mobile Client (station) mode with the ENC Utility is different than the Bridge/Router or Access Point (AP) modes. ESTeem modems configured in as a Mobile Client will not link with a specific fixed modem; but will roam between any 802.11 Access Point with the correct Network Name (SSID) and Encryption. The ESTeem configured as a client is also not set on a specific operating frequency (channel) but will scan all channels looking for the AP. Use the following procedure to configure an ESTeem 195C/M in one of the three mobile client modes: 1. Starting a new network of ESTeem 195C/Ms in Mobile Client mode is the same as any of the Bridge modes except when you are asked for the frequency (channel) of operation, select “Station” (Figure 23). 2. Add the three mobile client modems to the ENC Utility configuration page as instructed above and set the Modem ID to match the three modes of operation. Your configuration will appear as in Figure 24. EtherStation 3. By default, the ENC Utility sets all station mode ESTeem modems to EtherStation mode. The only adjustment necessary to the EtherStation modem in our example is to enter the connected Ethernet device’s MAC address. The ESTeem 195C/M will “clone” the Ethernet MAC address of the connected Ethernet device. To configure the EtherStation modem, double-click on the icon to bring up the ESTeem Summary window and press the Edit button (Figure 20). 4. EtherStation mode should be selected in the Mode of Operation. Press the Next button at the bottom of the window to continue. Enter the connected Ethernet device’s MAC address in the “Device MAC Address” box (Figure 25) and press the Next button at the bottom of the window to continue. 5. Verify the encryption settings are correct for the 802.11 AP network in which the EtherStation modem will be working and press the Finish button to return to the configuration page. Figure 23: Station Figure 24: Station Mode Example Modems Technical Tip: The ESTeem 195C/M’s in Mobile Client modes do not have a specific frequency of operation as can be seen in Figure 24. Figure 25: MAC Address Entry Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-13 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Station Router and Station Masquerade Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-14 EST P/N AA107-195CM 6. To configure the two other modems, double-click on their icons to bring up the ESTeem Summary window and press the Edit button (Figure 20). 7. Select Station Router for E-14001 and Station Masquerade for E-14002 in the Mode of Operation (Figure 26). Press the Next button at the bottom of the window to continue. 8. Continue through the configuration screens setting the Station Router/Masquerade addressing to match the IP address ranges for your network. For help with setting the router addressing please refer to Router Address Examples later in this chapter. 9. Verify the encryption settings are correct for the 802.11 AP network in which the EtherStation modem will be working and press the Finish button to return to the configuration page. 10. Verify all ESTeem modems are connected to the same switch as the computer running the ENC Utility and send the configuration to all modems at the same time by selecting ESTeem>ESTeem Configuration>Send Configuration to All ESTeems. Once the ENC Utility has downloaded the configuration for both ESTeem 195C/Ms, the status box around the ESTeems will change from yellow to blue. This indicates that the configuration was completed successfully and the ESTeem 195C/Ms are ready to be installed in the application. Figure 26: Mode of Operation Selection
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS ROUTER ADDRESSING EXAMPLES The following are examples of the IP addressing and subnets required for the ESTeem Router modes. Point to Point Access Point Router to Station Router Figure 27: AP Router Addressing Example Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-15 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Stand-Alone Access Point Router and Single Station Router Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-16 EST P/N AA107-195CM Figure 28: Station Router Addressing Example Static Routes Routes for 172.18.0.0 network use gateway 172.16.2.20 Note: Wireless Networks and Station Devices Must Be on Separate Subnets ESTeem 195C/M in Access Point Router Mode Ethernet IP Address = 172.17.1.6 Wireless IP Address 172.16.1.6 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.17.1.6 ESTeem 195C/M in Station Router Mode Netmask 255.255.0.0 Wireless IP Address 172.16.2.20 Ethernet IP Address 172.18.2.20 Gateway(Route) 172.16.1.6 Computer IP Address = 172.17.1.1 Netmask = 255.255.0.0 Default Route = 172.17.1.6 Connected Ethernet Devices IP Address 172.18.X.X Netmask 255.255.0.0 Gateway (Route) = 172.18.2.20
CHAPTER 3 EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS Stand-Alone Access Point Router with Multiple Station Routers Figure 29: Complete Router Addressing Example Revised: 24 Jan 14 3-17 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 4REPEATING FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM When programmed in any of the three Access Point (AP) Repeater Modes, the Model 195C/M will create a wireless network with other Model 195C/M units in radio range that are programmed in the AP Repeater Peer table during setup. This feature adds the increased functionality of repeaters to the typical Ethernet Bridge configuration. ESTEEM MESH NETWORK One of the most powerful features of the AP Repeater Mode is the ability to input multiple communication routes and designate the priority for each of these routes to create a wireless Mesh network. The ESTeem Model 195C/M will automatically change communication routes in the network if a route has failed. The new route will be based upon the priority level set during configuration. This wireless Meshing technology allows the RF network to “self-heal” if any of the communication paths fail. The routing priority is manually set during the configuration of the 195C/M. A manual path configuration is far superior to standard “self-discovery” networks, because you have direct control over the best RF paths and can easily identify any failed routes for easy troubleshooting. For example, Figure 1 shows a typical wireless Ethernet system used in the Water/Waste Water Industry. The problem with a standard “self-discovery” Mesh network is the selection of routes. Notice that the communication between the Water Plant (Site A) and Pump Site D has a marginal link, but it is the most direct route between the Ethernet devices. This scenario poses the question, which path will the network select? The ESTeem Mesh Network takes out the guessing games by allowing the user to select and prioritize all communication routes in the system. In our example we would want the primary link to go through Tank B (Repeater) and use the direct link only if this primary link fails. The following sections will show how this completed. Figure 1: Small Mesh Network Diagram
CHAPTER 4REPEATING FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Configuration The configuration of the repeater paths is completed during setup of the Access Point modes. All three Access Point modes support repeating and Meshing features. The Mesh network configuration using the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility is shown in detail in Chapter 3 of this User’s Manual. Figure 2: Repeater Configuration Example You can also configure the Mesh networking directly through the web configuration setup (Chapter 5). Figure 2 shows an example repeater peer table from the setup menus. For an ESTeem 195C/M to communicate with another ESTeem 195C/M, select Yes must at Enable Repeater Capability. Next, the Wireless LAN (WLAN) MAC address of each Model 195C/M that will have direct communications must be added to the Repeater Peer List. Finally, enabling the link allows the corresponding 195C/M to be included in the communication routing. Mobile clients do not require input in the repeater peer table. If multiple Mesh routes are configured, you will also need to set the values for Priority and Path Costs (explained in Spanning Tree below). For multiple examples of repeater configurations, please refer to Chapter 3 of this user’s manual.
CHAPTER 4REPEATING FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM RAPID SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (RSTP) The ESTeem Model 195C/M uses Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP - IEEE 802.1d) to determine the radio routing structure of the wireless network. This RSTP functions the same as standard Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) listed below, but the network recovery is three times faster. If the 195C/M is used in a network that has any older STP only modems, the entire network will be STP. SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL (STP) The ESTeem Model 195C/M uses standard Ethernet Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) or Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) to determine the radio routing structure of the wireless network. The primary purpose of STP/RSTP is to make sure that “network loops” are not created. A network loop is having two communication paths to the same destination where the remote device would receive the same data multiple times. If there were no way to control the data flow, this data would be constantly passed around this loop causing a “packet storm” that would shut down the entire network. The Spanning Tree Protocol will block all these redundant links. Figure 3: Programming Example #1 Diagram The STP operation begins by determining which Ethernet device on the network will be the Root Bridge. All Ethernet networks have a Root Bridge that is selected by the lowest MAC address. All path costs are evaluated against this Root Bridge device to
CHAPTER 4REPEATING FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-4 EST P/N AA107-195CM determine routing and which paths will be blocked. On a wired Ethernet network, the location of the Root Bridge is not really important, but in a wireless network selection of the Root Bridge is critical to the wireless network routing. Let’s use one of the Example network diagrams from Chapter 3 to continue the discussion (Figure 4). STP Phases The following sections describe the process of the STP in the ESTeem Model 195C/M as how it would happen in the above example. Learning Phase - Once properly configured, each Model 195C/M will begin to search out the other Model 195C/M units in radio range that are programmed in the AP Repeater Peer table. All Model 195C/M’s will calculate their routes to every Model 195C/M in the network based upon the lowest “path length” to the Root Bridge. Path length is the total number of wireless links (repeater peer links) to transmit a packet through the wireless network to the Root Bridge. Note: The Root Bridge in a network should be the Model 195C/M where the majority of the data flow is processed. In every wireless network of two or more radios, the Root Bridge should be user defined. If not defined, the ESTeem 195C/M with the lowest MAC address will be designated as the Root Bridge. In Figure 4, the Plant network (Example 1) is the most logical location for the Root Bridge based upon the amount of data flow. Setting this site as the root bridge is discussed below in Root Bridge. Blocking and Forwarding Phase – To ensure you do not have a network loop situation due to redundant paths in your wireless network, the Model 195C/M will recognize and disable (block) one or more redundant links and provide back up links should the primary link fail. This establishes a wireless mesh network with a series of forwarding links, based upon the shortest path length to the Root Bridge. For example, looking at Figure 4, the Remote Building has two routes to the Root Bridge (Plant Network – Example #1); directly to the site and through the repeater. The direct link between the two sites is the shortest route (lowest Path Length) and will be selected as the primary route unless overridden by manually changing the Path Length in the configuration. Path Length If more than one communication path to the Root Bridge is found, the 195C/M must determine which route to take based upon the lowest Path Length. The default path length to all links in the 195C/M network is 1. If the Path Lengths are equal then the lowest MAC address will determine the priority route. In the ESTeem Mesh Network we want to directly control all data flow so do not want the routes to be automatically determined. Looking again at our Example in Figure 4, if we made no changes to the default path length of 1 (note values in Figure 3) the lowest path cost would be direct from the Remote Building to the Root Bridge (Plant Network). Link Description Total Path Length Direct from Remote Building 1 Remote Build to Root Bridge Through Repeater 2 (Length 1 to repeater + Length 1 to Master = 2) To configure the 195C/M to select the repeater as the primary radio path, set the path length value for the direct link greater than 2 (such as a value of 3) to make this the primary radio path. The lowest path length will identify the highest priority. The Model 195C/M will use this routing, but also switch to direct communication if the repeater were to disappear. Root Bridge In any Access Point Repeater network consisting of more than two sites, one Model 195C/M should be designated as the Root Bridge. Only one Model 195C/M can be designated as the Root Bridge in a given network and should be located where the majority of the Ethernet data flow is processed. This site may be the Master location in a SCADA network or could be configured
CHAPTER 4REPEATING FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 4-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM at a repeater site. Selection is important because all Model 195C/M’s NOT configured as the Root Bridge will choose routing based upon the Path Length to the Root Bridge. If you have any question as to which site in your AP Repeater application should be the Root Bridge, contact ESTeem Customer Support at 509-735-9092 or e-mail your application to support@esteem.com. The Root Bridge will be selected in one of two ways: the Root Bridge can be manually set (recommended) during the configuration of the Repeater Peer table (Figure 3) or the Root Bridge designation will default to the lowest MAC address of all the Model 195C/M’s in the network. The manual Root Bridge configuration is located in the “Advanced Settings” section. Redundant Backup The ESTeem Model 195C/M configured in Access Point Repeater mode will automatically function as a redundant backup if two Model 195C/M’s are installed at the same location (Figure 4). If two Model 195C/M’s are connected to the same switch, one of the Model 195C/M’s will be Blocked when the Spanning Tree Protocol is completed. The network will continue to use this route until any problem with the original Model 195C/M is detected and the second Model 195C/M will begin operation at that site. Redundant Master Configuration The configuration in Figure 4 will also provide a redundant backup for the Master Site (Root Bridge). Configure both Model 195C/M’s as Root Bridges (see above) giving the primary Root Bridge a value of 1 and the secondary Root Bridge a value of 2. Figure 4: Redundant Backup Diagram
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS USING THE USB PROGRAMMING PORT Any terminal emulation program can be used for this configuration of the ESTeem 195C/M through the USB port. Most Windows users will probably use either Hyper Terminal or the Terminal Emulation in the ESTeem Utility program. Programming Using the USB Port 1. When configuring the Model 195C/M for the first time you can use the ESTeem Configuration Menu to setup the basic operating parameters such as assigning the IP Address, IP Net Mask, and Gateway IP Address. 2. Connect the USB cable between the USB connector on the Model 195C/M to an open USB port on the computer. 3. Plug the Model AA174 power supply into a wall socket and connect an Ethernet patch cable from the Model 195C/M Ethernet port to the J1 (Data&PWR) port on the power supply. The Power LED on the front of the ESTeem should be illuminated. 4. If your computer is configured properly, you will see the ESTeem Model 195C/M booting sequence on your Terminal Emulation program. Once the ESTeem boot sequence is complete (approximately 45 seconds) you will receive this message: “Please press Enter to active this console.” If you don’t see this message press the Reset button on the front panel of the Model 195C/M and/or check the programming of your RS-232 port. 5. Press the Enter key and you will be at the Configuration Menu 195C/M login prompt. See Figure 1. 6. To enter the Model 195C/M Main Menu you will need to log into the system with a login name and password. 7. If this is not the first time configuration of the Model 195C/M, see your network systems administrator for the password. 8. At the 195C/M login prompt type admin for the login name and press the Enter key (<Enter>). The login name is defined at the factory and is not changeable by the user. Note that all characters are lower case. If this is the first time the Model 195C/M has been programmed or the Password was not changed from the factory default values, the factory default password is also admin. Enter admin for the password and press the Enter key (<Enter>). The ESTeem Configuration Welcome Screen (Figure 2) will now be displayed. Note that all characters are lower case. Figure 1: RS-232 Port Log-in Screen Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS 9. To set the IP address in the ESTeem 195C/M, type the letter “A” and press the Enter key. Enter the value for the IP address, Netmask and default route pressing the Enter key after each entry. 10. After the basic parameters have been entered into the Model 195C/M you will need to commit the changes to the Model 195C/M (Figure 3). Press the C key and then Enter. The changes will be saved to flash memory. You can use programming features in the ESTeem Web Configuration Manager to configure the unit for your application. Figure 2: RS-232 Welcome Screen Figure 3: RS-232 Welcome Screen Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS USING THE RS-232 DATA PORT The ESTeem 195C/M has a serial data port that can provide RS-232 communication between two or more serial devices using the wireless broadband link. The serial data is encapsulated and transferred as a standard Ethernet packet over an operating 195C/M wireless Ethernet system. The configuration for a serial 195C/M network will be the same as an Ethernet or a serial (RS-232) based communication network. The serial interface option can be used to link two or more serial devices in a new or existing system. The serial data has very little impact on the network bandwidth and will allow for both Ethernet and serial applications simultaneously. A possible application would be installation of the 195C/M in an existing serial based network that was looking for future upgrade to an Ethernet based system. Another would be using the high-bandwidth Ethernet connections to provide a link to remote video hardware while also providing a serial link to the existing PLC in a SCADA type application. Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM SERIAL CONNECTIONS The 9-pin Sub-D serial data port is located on the face of the 195C/M (Figure 4). Using the ESTeem AA062 interface cable, the 195C/M can be connected to a standard DTE-device (PC) with a male 9-pin Sub-D connector. The complete cable configuration is available in Appendix C – Interface Ports. SERIAL CONFIGURATION Configuration of the serial port is completed during the standard setup of the 195C/M. After completion of the Repeater Peer configuration screen, the Serial Port Setup screen (Figure 5) will be displayed. Each section in the Serial Port Setup screen is described in detail with the following: Figure 4: 195C/M Front Panel Overview Enable the RS-232 Data Port Enabling the serial data port allows the modem to send RS-232 data over the broadband wireless connection established with the ESTeem repeater peers. The modem can be configured in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint system. Select Yes if you wish to enable the serial data port. Mode of Operation There are two distinct modes of operation for the serial port in the 195C/M. The Redirector mode will provide two-way serial communication between two or more serial devices, while the Terminal Server mode will allow serial communication to a specific remote site by connecting through telnet or SSH. Select one of the following modes of operation: Full Redirector Mode - This mode allows bi-directional RS-232 data communication with other ESTeem Model 195C/M’s. The RS-232 data transmission will appear transparent to the connected devices as if a serial cable is connected between the two ports. This mode will also be used in a multi-point serial network were all serial devices will need bi-directional communication (Figure 6). Terminal Server Mode - This mode of operation translates RS-232 serial data into a network-oriented terminal protocol, such as telnet or SSH. This mode would be selected if an interactive RS-232 session at remote locations is desired over the wireless Ethernet link. Baud Rate Select the data rate of the RS-232 connection to match your serial device.
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS Figure 5: Serial Configuration Screen Data Bits Select the number of data bits on the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Stop Bits Select the number of stop bits on the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Parity Select the parity of the RS-232 connection to match your serial device. Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-4 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM Flow Control Select the type of data flow control used on the RS-232 connection. The ESTeem can support Hardware flow control (RTS/CTS control lines) or Software Flow Control (XON/XOFF). Select None if no serial flow control is necessary. Maximum Bridge Links for Multicast Packets This value sets the maximum number of Ethernet bridge links that the multicast packets will be sent through when used in a multi-point system. A multi-point serial network uses multicast packets (UDP) to send the data to more than one remote ESTeem. You want to limit the number of network bridge links that these UDP packets will be passed through to make the network more efficient. If you are using multiple ESTeem repeater links to send the serial data to remote locations, the value for the maximum bridge link needs to be increased to a number greater than the longest repeater chain. For example, if you are using four repeater (peer) links to send the serial data between two or more sites the number will need to be five (5) or greater (Figure 4). Destination IP Address The ESTeem configured for the correct destination IP and port number will send and receive the serial data from another modem. Set the destination IP address for the ESTeem where the serial data will be sent. If sending to more than one ESTeem (Multipoint) set to a multicast address (i.e 224.0.0.1). Note: If you are using the ESTeem 195C/M in a multipoint application (multicast), you must have default Gateway configured in the ESTeem set to the IP address of the Root Bridge modem. Serial IP Port Number The ESTeem configured for the correct destination IP and port number will send and receive the serial data from another modem. Set the IP port numbers to match where the serial data will be sent. The serial data will not be sent if both the IP address and port number is not correct. Maximum Packet Size This number represents the maximum size of the serial data packet in bytes. If the number of bytes of data in the serial port buffer exceeds the maximum packet size before the timer or delimiter character is reached, the ESTeem will send forward the serial packet. For example, if the maximum packet size is set to a value of 100, when the serial port receives 100 bytes the data will be sent through the wireless connection. Number of Milliseconds for Packetization This number represents the time the ESTeem will hold data in the serial data buffer before sending to the remote ESTeem. This feature is generally used if the serial data does not have a consistent packet length or delimiter character. For example, if the number of milliseconds is set to a value of 10 the ESTeem will monitor the incoming serial data stream and any break in characters longer than 10 milliseconds will cause the data will be sent through the wireless connection. Delimiter Characters Enabling and specifying a delimiter character will transmit the data in the serial buffer when the delimiter character is recognized in the serial data stream. There are two unique delimiter characters that can be configured and enabled independently. Terminal Server Control Lines Enabling this feature will allow the ESTeem in the Terminal Server mode to read and generate modem control lines to the connected device.
CHAPTER 5ETHERNET APPLICATIONS Remote Site & Repeater RepeaterRemote SiteAccess PointBridge withRepeater ModeRemote SiteAccess PointBridge withRepeaterModeAccess PointBridge withRepeaterModeAccess PointBridge withRepeater ModeAccess PointBridge withRepeaterModeLine-of-Sight PathNOTE:Repeater may be stand-alone or attached to anetwork or device.Line-of-Sight PathLine-of-Sight PathLine-of-Sight PathLine-of-Sight PathAccess PointBridge withRepeaterModeNote:Antenna’s shown are forillustration purposes. Thereare many antenna optionsavailable depending on yourapplication.Master PLCRS-232 DataRemote PLCRS-232 DataRS-232 DataRS-232 DataRS-232 Data Figure 6: Serial Full Redirector Example Revised: 24 Jan 14 5-6 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES ESTeem Network Configuration Utility (ENC) The ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility is a software program designed to greatly simplify the configuration of your ESTeem Model 195C/M wireless Ethernet network. The ENC Utility will allow graphical, point-and-click configuration of your network routing, then configure each ESTeem wireless modem for the network as designed (Figure 1). The ENC Utility will eliminate the need to program or update each ESTeem wireless modem individually. The ENC Utility can send all wireless modem configuration changes simultaneously to a new or existing network. The ENC Utility will be used for all wireless network programming in this User’s Manual. For detailed instructions on the use of the ESTeem Network Configuration (ENC) Utility please refer the ENC Utility User’s Guide available on the ESTeem Resource CD or in the application itself. Figure 1: ESTeem Network Configuration Utility Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES ESTEEM DISCOVERY UTILITY Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 195C/M to match your network regardless of its current IP subnet. This utility will also allow you to update the software in the 195C/M and open the web configuration for that wireless modem. Installation To install the Discovery Utility on your computer, insert the Resource Disk in your CD drive. Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is a stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 2). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, User’s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program are available on the disk. Figure 2: ESTeem Resource Main Page 1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). 2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on ESTeem Discovery Utility (Figure 3). Figure 3: Discovery Utility Download
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. 3. Double click on the 195C/MDiscoverySetup<Current Version>.exe file listed in the window to install the program. Figure 4: Discovery Program Main Page 4. Connect the Model 195C/M to your computer either directly to the Ethernet card or through a HUB/Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195C/M supports Auto-Negotiation, so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Open the ESTeem Discovery Program and press the Discover Modems button. The Model 195C/M will be displayed in the program by the Ethernet MAC address and Current IP Address (Figure 4). Note: The SSID, Mode of Operation and Modem ID will be adjusted through the ENC Utility or the Web Configuration Manager... 5. Double-click on the 195C/M you want to program and the Configure IP Address window will be displayed (Figure 5). Enter an IP address and Subnet Mask for the 195C/M that matches your network subnet and press the OK button to save this to the ESTeem. You will receive notification that the Configuration was Successful and the 195C/M will reboot. Figure 5: Change IP Address Window Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES Firmware Updates To update firmware on any ESTeem Model 195 that is shown on the Discovery program, “right-mouse” click on the 195’s MAC address and select Update from the menu (Figure 6). Once you locate the update file, select the Open button and the 195 will update, validate and then reboot with the updated operating system. Figure 6: Discovery Features Menu Opening Web Browser To quickly open a web browser page to the IP address programmed in the 195 modem, “right-mouse” click on the 195’s MAC address and select Open Browser from the menu (Figure 6). If your computer is configured for the same IP subnet at the ESTeem 195 wireless modem, you will be asked to sign in with the Username and Password (Figure 7). You can now begin programming the Model 195 for your application. Figure 7: ESTeem Web Page Log-on Screen Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-4 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES ETHERSTATION STATUS PROGRAM When configured for EtherStation mode, the Web Configuration Manger is turned off. To gather information from the 195C/M on Access Point, link status and received signal strength you will need to install the ESTeem 195C/M Status Utility. The EtherStation Status Utility version 2.0.0.0 or greater provides a new feature that will automatically program the connected ESTeem 195C/M to match up with the computer running the software. This software requires the ESTeem 195C/M to have software version 302.8.102 or greater installed for this feature to function. This software program is found on the AA109 Resources Disk or available from the ESTeem web site. To install the utility, please complete the following: Installation The ESTeem Discovery Utility will allow you to configure the IP address on the Model 195C/M to match your network. Install the Discovery Utility on your computer by inserting the Resource Disk in your CD drive. Note: The ESTeem Resource Disk is a stand-alone copy of the ESTeem Web site (Figure 1). Navigation of the Resource Disk is as simple as using your web browser. All technical documentation, User’s Manuals and the ESTeem Utility Program are available on the disk. 1. Place the ESTeem Utility CD in your CD-ROM drive. The CD will auto load the ESTeem main page. Note: If the page does not auto load, open your web browser and set your address line to D:\index.html (Where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive). 2. From the Main Page select ESTeem Utilities and click on EtherStation Status Utility Note: This program is saved in a compressed file format. Microsoft Windows XP® will open the file directly, but other operating systems will require a common compression program such as WinZip available for download at http://www.winzip.com 3. Double click on the 195C/MStatusSetup.exe file listed in the window to install the program. 4. Connect the Model 195C/M to your computer either directly to the Ethernet card or through a Switch using a CAT-5e Ethernet cable. The Ethernet port on the 195C/M supports Auto-Negotiation so either a patch cable or crossover cable will work. Open the ESTeem Status Program. Status icons will appear in your system tray (Figure 8). When the status menu is opened from the system tray, the status window will be displayed (Figure 8) to show the Access Point MAC address and signal strength. The tray icon and Signal Strength bar will display the colors from Green, Yellow to Red on progressively poorer signal or will show Grey if roaming. Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM Note: This Utility will only operate with an ESTeem Model 195C/M in EtherStation mode. Figure 8: EtherStation Status Program
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES SETTING LOCAL TIME The ESTeem Model 195C/M will be shipped from the factory with the internal real-time clock set to Pacific Time. To change the clock settings to the local time for accurate log file entries: 1. Select Advanced from the top Menu, then Wireless LAN Settings>wlan0 device. Press the Next button (Figure 9). Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-6 EST P/N AA107-195CM 2. Select Global Settings>Set System Time from the menu and press the Next button to continue. 3. Select the correct date and time from the drop-down menus (Figure 10) and press the Set System Time button to save the time to the real time clock. Figure 9: Advanced Features Screen Figure 10: Advanced Features Screen
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES CONFIGURING TIME SERVER Enabling NTP time synchronization services on the ESTeem 195C/M will allow usage of time services from upstream services to keep the time on the system accurate. To allow time synchronization, the Model 195C/M must be configured with the NTP Daemon enabled and the appropriate IP address of the upstream network NTP server. 1. Select Advanced from the menu items and Global Variables (Figure 11). Figure 11: Advanced Settings Menu 2. Press the Next button and Figure 11 will be displayed. At the bottom of the page are the NTP server configurations.Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-7 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES 3. The NTP daemon is enabled by selecting YES for NTP ENABLE (Figure 12). When enabled, the NTP daemon will use time services from upstream services to keep the time on this system accurate. 4. Next, the NTP SERVICE ENABLE should be configured to “YES,” if you want to allow the system to provide NTP service for clients wishing time synchronization (Figure 12). Figure 12: NTP Settings 5. The final step in configuring NTP services is to enter the IP address or the host name of the upstream NTP server. Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-8 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES 6. Once configuration is complete, press the Return to Advanced button. 7. To complete the configuration, select “Commit and Reboot.” The ESTeem 195C/M will now commit the configuration changes and reboot. (Figure 13) Figure 13: Advanced Settings Menu Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-9 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-10 EST P/N AA107-195CM Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) The ESTeem 195C/M supports SNMP Version 1 (SNMPv1) and Version 2 (SNMPv2c) protocol. This protocol enables any SNMP server to view the status of the wireless network while the system is in operation. The following are a list of the Management Information Base (MIB) items that are supported in the ESTeem 195C/M and their MIB location: MIB Name MIB Directory Location Notes System Temperature EST-MIB::sysInternalTemp.0 in C * 1000 Uptime HOST-RESOURCES-MIB::hrSystemUptime.0 System Update ModemID EST-MIB::sysIdentifier.0 User-specified “nickname” for ESTeem Serial Number EST-MIB::sysSerialNumber.0 ESTeem serial number Model EST-MIB::sysModel.0 ESTeem model number Firmware Version EST-MIB::sysFirmwareRevision.0 Firmware revision System Mode EST-MIB::sysMode.0 AP_BRIDGE/STA_ETHERSTA, etc Free Memory UCD-SNMP-MIB::memTotalFree.0 Total Free Memory Idle CPU UCD-SNMP-MIB::ssCpuIdle.0 Percentage of CPU Idle [[ per-interface ]] IP Address IF-MIB::ifAddress Port Speed IF-MIB::ifSpeed In bps Port Status IF-MIB::ifOperStatus Mac Address IF-MIB::ifPhysAddress [[ per-wlandev entry ]] EST-MIB::wirelessDevicesNumber.0 Wireless Port Identification Device Name EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wName.1 Name of device (wlan0 standard) MAC Address EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wMacAddress.1 MAC address of WLAN port Mode EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wMode.1 Current Mode ap=access point, sta=station mode and airscope Frequency EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wFreq.1 Frequency in MHz Bandwidth EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wBandwidth.1 Bandwidth (5, 10, or 20 MHz if used) SSID EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wSSID.1 Service Set Identification BSSID EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wBSSID.1 Basic Service Set Identification Operational Rates EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wOpRates.1 List of RF Data Rates in Rate Set Basic Rates EST-MIB::wirelessDeviceTable.1.wBasRates.1 List of RF Basic Rates for status messages
CHAPTER 6UTILITIES & FEATURES [[ peer table entry ]] All entries in the Peer Table will have a device entry index, both ESTeem and other wireless devices EST-MIB::wirelessPeersNumber.0 Total number of peer entries in table wlan device EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pDevice.1 index into the wirelessDeviceTable (each entry will have a unique number Peer MAC Address EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pMacAddr.1 MAC address of peer isRepeater? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pRepeater.1 Is the peer an ESTeem repeater isAP? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAP.1 Is the peer an Access Point isAssocSta? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAssoc.1 Is the peer an Mobile Client isAdhoc? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pAdhoc.1 Is the peer an AdHoc Station (802.11 only) Frequency EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pFreq.1 Frequency in MHz current rate set EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pCurRates.1 Current Operating Rates last rx signal EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pSignal.1 Receive Signal in –dBm last rx noise EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pNoise.1 Background Noise in –dBm BSSID EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pBssid.1 Basic Service Set ID (In Hex) SSID EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pSSID.1 SSID in Text isValid? EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pCurrent.1 True if peer info is for a “current” peer. last rx EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pLastRxl.1 seconds since last received packet from peer last tx EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pLastTx.1 seconds since last transmitted packet to peer current tx rate EST-MIB::wirelessPeerTable.1.pCurrentRate.1 current tx rate in bps. Downloading MIB Tables To download the MIB items listed above and import into your SNMP server, log into any ESTeem 195C/M and select the About page (Figure 20). Press the Download MIB Files hyperlink on the page and save the files to your computer. Figure 14: MIB Table Download Revised: 24 Jan 14 6-11 EST P/N AA107-195CM
CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised: 24 Jan 14 7-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM ESTeem offers different types of antennas ranging from ¼ wave to 5/8 wave in physical size. The user choice is dependent on the application. Communications in the VHF and UHF bands are normally over "Line of Sight (LOS)". Looking from the antenna of one wireless modem you must be able to see the antenna of the wireless modem you wish to communicate with. If a large object obstructs the line of sight view it is unlikely that satisfactory communications will result. This means you must relocate the antennas or use the REPEATER FEATURE and a second modem to go over or around the object. The Model 195C/MC products are allowed by the FCC to use high gain directional antennas. It is noted that a ¼ wave antenna that does not have ground plane radials requires a ground plane to operate at maximum efficiency. This can simply be a conducting surface under the antenna that is a ¼ wavelength in diameter. For the Model 195C (450-470 MHz) this is approximately 6.5 inches. A conducting surface can be anything from the rooftop of an automobile to a file cabinet. COAXIAL CABLES To minimize signal loss, the overall length of the coaxial cable should be as short as possible. To avoid corrosion select coaxial cable manufacturers with tinned copper braid, where possible. Listed below are representative cable losses in db/100ft at the VHF and UHF frequencies: Frequency (MHz) RG-58u LMR 195 RG-8 (solid) LMR600 1/2" Heliax 150-174 -5.2 -4.4 -1.7 -0.964 -0.88 402-420 -8.4 -7.8 -2.9 -1.72 -1.36 450-470 -9 -7.8 -3 -1.72 -1.45 In a severe noise environment it may be desirable to use a double shield type of coax cable such as RG-214/U. Note: Pre-made coax cables can be purchased from the factory. A -3 dB loss means you have lost 1/2 of your signal. A +3 dB gain means you have doubled (x2) your signal. Keep the antenna feedline as short as possible to minimize losses. Extreme care must be taken when attaching coax connectors to the antenna feedlines. If there is any error in making this connection the output of the transmitter will be greatly reduced.
CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUPS WEATHER PROOFING COAX CONNECTIONS 1. Lightly coat the threads of the connectors with silicone lubricant prior to assembly (See Note 1) and hand tighten. Make sure to use the silicon sparingly so when assembled, any excess does not get on center conductor. Care should be taken not to get any lubricant on the center conductor. 2. Wrap the connector assembly with a non-adhesive silicone tape, EST part number AA243, for weather proofing (See Note 2 and instructions below). a) Clean surface to be wrapped. Cut off length to be used. b) Peel back a short length of protective film. Keep tape clean and dry. c) Begin with one complete overlap of tape onto itself. d) STRETCH CoaxWrap while continuing to wrap object with “half-laps”, removing clear film as you go (Figure 1). For greater pressure resistance, use 2 or more tightly wrapped layers. e) End of tape at final wrap should be completely positioned onto itself. Revised: 24 Jan 14 7-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Note: CoaxWrap’s bond begins to cure immediately upon contact with itself. Repositioning or removal is not recommended after 2 minutes of wrapping. 3. Apply an electrical coating (sealing agent), over the vapor barrier patch for added protection (See Note 3). Figure 1: Installation Example NOTES: 1. Dow Corning RTV-3140 or equivalent. 2. CoaxWrap, CW10B or equivalent. 3. SCOTCHKOTE, 3-M Company, or equivalent.
CHAPTER 7 ANTENNA SETUPS Revised: 24 Jan 14 7-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM
APPENDIX A SOFTWARE COMMANDS Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX A-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM 195C/M FREQUENCIES OF OPERATION In a wireless Ethernet network all of the ESTeem Model 195C/M must be set to the same radio frequency of operation. The frequency of operation is selectable when configuring the mode of operation of the 195C/M (reference Chapter 3). SETTING RF POWER LEVEL The ESTeem Model 195C/M peak power is adjustable in output power from the advanced configuration menu. The output power is adjusted on the Advanced Menu>Wireless LAN Settings>Wlan0 Device screen (Figure 4) of the Web Configuration Manager. Select the value and press the Save Settings button. Max (Maximum) Full Power Hi (High) 75% Power Lo (Low) 50% Power Min (Minimum) 25% Power Figure 1: Advanced Global Variables Figure 2: Power Level Settings
APPENDIX B INTERFACE PORTS Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX B-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM ETHERNET INTERFACE The ESTeem Model 195C/M’s Ethernet Port is a Full and Half-Duplex Auto-negotiation interface supporting 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps and 1Gbps (10/100/1000BaseT). The port is compatible with TIA/EIA-568B cable configuration (Figure 1). Figure 1: Ethernet Pin Layout RS-232C DATA PORT CONFIGURATION The ESTeem Model 195C/M has a 9-pin RS-232C data interface on the front panel. See Chapter 6 for further information on serial data port configuration. To interface the 195C/M to the serial port on the computer, you need serial cable with the following pin-out: ESTeem Model 195C/M RS-232C Port Pin-Out Table Function DB-9 Pin No. Data Set Ready (DSR) 6 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 1 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) 4 Signal Ground (GND) 5 Receive Data (RxD) 2 Transmit Data (TxD) 3 Clear to Sent (CTS) 8 Request to Sent (RTS) 7
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM TESTING COMMUNICATION LINK After you have configured at least two of the Model 195C/M wireless Ethernet modems for operation, you can verify communication with each the following steps: Status Light The quickest source of link status is to view the Status Light on the face of the 195C/M (Figure 1). If the Status light is solid, the Model 195C/M has a connection to another Model 195C/M listed in the Peer Table. Status LEDSolid Red on Link Figure 1: Connection Status Light Status Screen/Peer Table To view detailed information on the status of the communication link (such as connection speed, signal strength and last update time) you can open the Status Screen from the Web Interface. After press the Status tab at the top of the screen the Status: Summary will be displayed showing the status of all ports and memory in the 195C/M. Under the Wireless Status heading click on the View Peer Table (Figure 2). The Peer Table will list all other Wifi (195C/Mg and 195C/Ma only) or mobile client wireless activity seen by the 195C/M and how it is classified. Note: The data rate displayed is not necessarily indicative of the RF data rate between the ESTeems. The rate show in the Repeater Peer table will be the last RF packet, which could consist of either data, repeater beacon or network probes. Opposite Modem’s Wireless MACReceive Signal Strength (dBm)Last Packet ReceivedPeer Modem IDOther Access Points Figure 2: Repeater Peer Table
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Repeater Peers - The Peer Table will display all connected 195C/Ms configured to repeat to this ESTeem by their Wireless (WLAN) MAC address. Received Signal Strength – This is the first of the two numbers listed in the block. This signal strength value is listed in dBm. Last RX – This is the time of the last received data packet. When monitoring the status menu, it is important to note the time the last transmission was updated so you are not looking at “stale” data. Current Data Rate – This is the current speed the last data packet received by the Model 195C/M. This may not be the data rate between the radio modems. Note that the speed is listed in kbps, so that 11000 kbps is equal to 11 Mbps. Note: The ESTeem Model 195C/M uses spread spectrum technology that analyzes each data packet for signal strength and data quality (strength vs. noise). The higher your signal, the mare background noise you can sustain without causing degradation in the data transfer. This is also true for lower signal strengths with a very low background noise. These values are provided for guidance and if you have any questions about the values in your application, please contact ESTeem Customer Support at 509-735-9092 or e-mail your application to support@esteem.com. Modem ID – This is Modem ID for the opposite repeater peer.
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM Viewing RF Data Rates The value shown on the Peer Status Screen for data rate may not be the actual rate of the RF link. To view the link information, click on the Opposite Modems WLAN MAC address in the Repeater Peer list (Figure 2) and further link status information will be displayed (Figure 3). Figure 3: Peer Summary Table Once loaded, click on View Peer Rate Control Information. (Figure 4) The value of the Current TX rate is the RF data rate between the two ESTeem Model 195C/M. Figure 4: Rate Control Information
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-4 EST P/N AA107-195CM SIGNAL STRENGTH VS DATA RATE The average signal strength required to maintain a specific data rate will vary by ESTeem 195C/M model and bandwidth. To review the required signal level and its effect from distance and hardware selected, please use the ESTeem RF Design program available from our web site (www.esteem.com). Please note that the data rates can be greatly affected by overall activity on the radio channel and the total background noise. These values should be used as a guide, but testing after installation is required. LONG RANGE POINT TO POINT APPLICATIONS The factory configuration on the 195C/M is optimized for distances up to 10 miles. If your application has an RF link with a range greater than 10 miles, you will need to set the maximum range value on both ESTeem 195C/M’s on this communication link. To access the Maximum Distance value select Advanced from the top Menu then Wireless LAN Settings>wlan0 device and press the Next button (Figure 5). Scroll down the menu list until you find the Maximum Distance variable (Figure 6). Enter the maximum distance of the connection in miles. At the bottom of the screen press Return to Advanced button and then Commit and Reboot button (Figure 5) to save the information. Figure 5: Advanced Features Screen Figure 6: Maximum Distance Value Entry
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-5 EST P/N AA107-195CM TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS General (Applicable to All Modes of Operation) Where do I find the latest firmware version number? – We have the latest version number of the Model 195C/M firmware listed on the ESTeem Web site (www.esteem.com) under the Model 195C/M product page. How and when do I update the Model 195C/M firmware? - You should only update the Model 195C/M firmware if you are having a specific problem and it is recommended that you do so by ESTeem Customer Support personnel. All the update instructions and files are located on the ESTeem FTP site at the following address: ftp://www.esteem.com/195C/M Do all firmware versions have to be the same to communicate between the Model 195C/M? – It is not necessary for all the firmware versions to be the same revision to communication, but the later version may have added features that the other versions will not recognize. What characters are valid for WEP Key entry? - Only the Hexadecimal characters 0-9 and A-F are valid for key entry. What ESTeem Utility version is required to program the Model 195C/M? – The ESTeem Utility program is not required to program the Model 195C/M. The 195C/M can be programmed using any Terminal Emulation program (such as Windows HyperTerminal) and any web browser program. What is the speed and duplex configuration on the Model 195C/M – The Model 195C/M is an auto-negotiation full/half-duplex 10/100 Base-T interface. Ether a cross-over or patch cable is supported. Access Point Mode Wireless LAN cards are not connecting – Verify that the wireless LAN cards are set to Infrastructure Mode, have a matching SSID (or ESSIS) set the same as the Model 195C/M and that all encryption codes are the same. My Wireless LAN card shows a solid connection, but I can not pass any data – Verify the encryption and the ACL setting on the Model 195C/M match the wireless LAN card. Access Point Repeater Mode How long does it take to re-establish the Wireless Ethernet Network? - If a communication link is lost and the Wireless Network needs to re-establish the repeater routes, the time can take up to 10 seconds. Should the AP Repeater Mode be used on mobile equipment? - The AP Repeater mode should be used on equipment that will not change the Repeater Route as it moves. For example, if a mobile device such as a crane can communicate directly to another ESTeem and will not loose the link in its travel, the AP Repeater Mode could be used. If the device requires two ESTeem Model 195C/M’s (Base and Repeater) to maintain communication across its complete travel, the Station Modes should be used on the mobile device. The problem will be in the time that the mobile ESTeem will take to transfer between the two sites. In Access Point Repeater mode the transfer can take up to 30 seconds, while the EtherStation mode will transfer without a packet loss. Does WEP have to be used? – The WEP does not have to be enabled for the modems to communicate, but all modems must be configured the same way. Correct configuration, but cannot establish communications. – In addition to the network configuration, all 195C/M modems configured in the AP mode must share the same SSID and be on the same frequency channel. The most likely cause of the error is the WLAN MAC address is not configured in both 195C/M’s repeater tables. If only one side is configured, everything will appear to be correct but no communication will function.
APPENDIX CMODEL 192 INTEGRATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-6 EST P/N AA107-195CM EtherStation How do I access the Model 195C/M web page in EtherStation Mode? The Model 195C/M does not have an active web browser when configured in EtherStation mode. You must access the ESTeem with the ESTeem Discovery Program or through the RS-232 port after configuration in this mode. To monitor the link status, you can use the EtherStation Status program. What IP address do I configure the ESTeem in EtherStation mode? – The Model 195C/M will not have an IP address in EtherStation mode. I can not link my device into the wireless network – Verify that the MAC address of the device is exactly the same as configured in the Model 195C/M. The MAC address must have colons between the values. Can I connect my Model 195C/M in EtherStation mode to a HUB or Ethernet Switch? – No. The modem must be connected directly to the Ethernet device for which it is programmed. In EtherStation mode the Model 195C/M can only service ONE Ethernet device.
APPENDIX D FCC INFORMATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM INFORMATION TO USERS WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generated, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense. To insure compliance to FCC non-interference regulations, peripherals attached to this modem require shielded I/O cables. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Re-orient the radio/TV-receiving antenna. 2. Re-orient the modem antenna. 3. Relocate the modem with respect to the radio/TV-receiving antenna. 4. Plug the power supply for the modem into a different outlet so that the modem and radio/TV receiver are on different branch circuits. 5. Verify that the modem chassis is connected to an earth ground. 6. Attach a split bead (FAIR-RITE PN 2643164251) to the RS-232 cable. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful. "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems" This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 - Stock No. 004-000-00245-4. Application forms for the license are available from the nearest office of the FCC. Electronic Systems Technology maintains a list of consultants that provide professional services at a reasonable cost to assists the users in licensing. RF EXPOSURE WARNING: A minimum separation must be maintained between the user and nearby antenna at the following distances: EXPOSITION RF AVERTISSEMENT: Un minimum de séparation doit être maintenue entre l'utilisateur et à proximité antenne aux distances suivantes: Antenna AA19C: 1 meter (40 inches) Antenna AA20C.1: 1.25 meters (50 inches) Antenna AA202C: 2.5 meters (100 inches) Antenna AA19M: 1 meter (40 inches) Antenna AA20M: 2 meters (80 inches) Antenna AA202M: 2 meters (80 inches)
APPENDIX D FCC INFORMATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Type Acceptance and RF Emissions Information Model 195C 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 9,600 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM195C 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1D 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1D Industry Canada Type Acceptance: 2163A-192195C 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1DDN 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1DDN Model 195M 12.5 KHz Channel Spacing, 9,600 bps FCC Type Acceptance No: ENPESTEEM195M 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1D 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1D Industry Canada Type Acceptance: 2163A-192195M 12.5 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 8K59F1DDN 6.25 KHz Channel Emissions Designator: 4K37F1DDN
APPENDIX D FCC INFORMATION Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX D-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION FIELD OFFICES ALASKA 1011 E. Tudor Rd. Rm 240 Box 2955 Anchorage, AK 99510 CALIFORNIA Interstate Office Park 4542 Ruffner St., Room 370 San Diego, CA 92111-2216 Los Angeles Office (LA) Ceritos Corporate Tower 18000 Studebaker Rd., Room 660 Cerritos, CA 90701-3684 San Francisco Office (SF) 5653 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 105 Pleasanton, CA 94588-8543 COLORADO Denver Office (DV) 215 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Suite 303 Lakewood, CO 80226-1544 FLORIDA 919 Federal Bldg 51 SE First Ave. Miami, FL 33130 Tampa Office (TP) 2203 N. Lois Ave., Room 1215 Tampa, FL 33607-2356 GEORGIA Atlanta Office (AT) 3575 Koger Blvd., Suite 320 Duluth, GA 30096-4958 HAWAII 7304 Prince Kuhi Federal Building Honolulu, HI ILLINOIS Chicago Office (CG) Park Ridge Office Ctr., Room 306 1550 Northwest Highway Park Ridge, IL 60068-1460 LOUISIANA New Orleans Office (OR) 2424 Edenborn Ave. Suite 460 Metarie, LA 70001 MARYLAND 1017 Geo. Fallon Building 31 Hopkins Plaza Baltimore, MD MASSACHUSETTS Boston Office (BS) 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7495 MICHIGAN Detroit Office (DT) 24897 Hathaway Street Farmington Hills, MI 48335-1552 MINNESOTA 691 Federal Building 316 N Robert St. St. Paul, MN MISSOURI Kansas City Office (KC) 520 NE Colbern Road Second Floor Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 NEW YORK 1307 Federal Building 111 W. Huron Buffalo, NY 14202NEW YORK New York Office (NY) 201 Varick Street, Suite 1151 New York, NY 10014-4870 OREGON 1782 Federal Building 1220 SW 3rd Avenue Portland, OR 97204 PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Office (PA) One Oxford Valley Office Bld. Room 404 2300 E. Lincoln Hwy Langhorne, PA 19047-1859 PUERTO RICO 747 Federal Building Carlo Chardon Ave. Hato Rey, PR 00918 TEXAS Dallas Office (DL) 9330 LBJ Freeway, Room 1170 Dallas, TX 75243-3429 5636 Federal Building 515 Rusk Avenue Houston, TX 77002 WASHINGTON DC Columbia Office (CF) 9300 East Hampton Drive Capitol Heights, MD 20743 WASHINGTON Seattle Office (ST) 11410 NE 122nd Way Room 312 Kirkland, WA 98034-6927
APPENDIX E 195C SPECIFICATIONS Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX E-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) 450 to 470 Mhz (6.25Khz / 12.5 Khz Channel Spacing)Frequency Stability, -30C to +60C +/- 1.5ppmRF Data Rate @ 6.25Khz channel spacing 4.8KbpsRF Data Rate @ 12.5Khz channel spacing 9.6KbpsTx Output Power (Software Adjustable) 0.5 to 4 WattsTx Output Impedance 50 ohmsRx Sensitivity -110 dBmRx Adjacent Channel Rejection > 55 dBModulation 4-Level GFSKForward Error Correction TCM, Coding Rate 3/4Data Error Detection 32-Bit Cyclic Redundancy CheckFCC ID ENPESTEEM195CIndustry Canada Type Acceptance 2163 192 195CLED Indicators Power (48VDC, 12V-Aux), Status Multi-Color LED (Tx, Rx, Rx-Valid, Rx-Error), RS-232 Tx/Rx, RS-485 Tx/Rx, RS-422 Tx/Rx, Ethernet Activity / LinkData Packet InformationRadio Addressing 1-254 Total Units, Digi-repeating allows up to 3 repeaters between end-pointsData Packet Size 1-2000 BytesSerial Data Interface Buffer Size 8Kbytes Tx / 8Kbytes RxData Retry Software AdjustablePower RequirementsReceive / Without Ethernet Link 120 ma @ 12 VDCReceive / With Ethernet Link 160 ma @ 12 VDCTransmit @ 4 Watts RF Output 1540 ma @ 12 VDCExternal 48 VDC Power Supply, EST P/N (tba) 30 Watts, RJ-45 Connector, Cat 5 Cable (300 Ft Maximum)External DC Power Input 10.8 to 15 VDCInput/Output ConnectorsEthernet Port (10/100) RJ-45 Female Serial Data Interfaces (One of four selectable) Baud Rates 2400 to 115,2001. RS-232 Port 1 (4-Wire) Tx,Tx-Gnd,Rx,Rx-Gnd RJ-45 Female (Shared with 48VDC Port)2. RS-232 Port 2 (With Handshaking Signals) RJ-45 Female, Optional RJ-45 To DB9, 3-Wire Adaptor Available3. RS-485 Port RJ-45 (Shared With 4-20 mA Sensor Port)4. RS-422 Port RJ-45 (Shared With Ethernet Port)4-20 mA I/O RJ-45 Female (Shared With RS-485 Port)Antenna Input/Output TNC Female ConnectorExternal DC Input Power Mini-Combicon, 3 pin femaleSerial Data Interface, Master PLC mode protocols supported by auto-digi-repeater function Allen Bradley DF1, Opto22, Modbus RTU/ASCII, and Transparent protocolsEthernet Interface protocols supported for remote access via ARP proxy on Master Gateway UnitICMP Echo (ping), Modbus/TCP (Aux Voltage, 4-20mA readings, RSSI, MCU Core Temperature), Remote ConfigurationEthernet Interface protocols (direct access only) Telnet, IP Configuration, Firmware upgradesTemperature Range -30° to +60° CHumidity 95% Non-condensingDimensions 1.9 in. H x 6.7 in. W x 6.2 in. LWeight 1.25 lbs.Product Warranty 1 YearOutdoor Pole Mount Kit AA195PM 48 VDC Power Supply TBD RJ-45 To DB9 Serial Adaptor TBD RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adaptor TBD Antennas/Surge Protectors/Cables, etc. Contact factory for various options (market@esteem.com or 509-735-9092)OptionsESTeem 195C SpecificationsMechanical / EnvironmentalProtocolsTransmiter/Receiver
APPENDIX E 195C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX E-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Model No: AA19C Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, ½ Wave Model AA19CApplications: Mobile Mount. Frequency: 450 to 470 MHz - AA19C 400 to 420 MHz - AA19F Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 2 db. VSWR: < 2 to 1 Front To Back Ratio: n/a Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: 60 degrees Antenna Material: Rubber duck whip. Mounting Hardware: Magnetic base. Antenna Connector: TNC with 12 feet integral RG-58 cable. Antenna Envelope: 16 in. length. Magnetic base 3.5 in. by 3 in by 1 in. Weight: 1 lb. 5 oz. Model No: AA20C.1 Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, DC grounded, Collinear 5/8 wave over 1/2 wave. Model AA20C.1 Applications: Fixed base or mobile mounting. L shaped mounting bracket may be removed for panel mounting. Ground plane radials may be removed depending on application. Frequency: 450 to 470 MHz - AA20C.1 Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 4.5 dB. VSWR: < 1.5 Front To Back Ratio: n/a Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: 30 degrees Antenna Material: Stainless steel whip and ground plane radials. All other hardware anodized metal. Mounting Hardware: Stainless steel clamps for mounting to ¾ in. to 1 /2 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct mount. Antenna Connector: N-Type Female Antenna Envelope: 37 ½ in. length by 16 in width with ground plane radials. Weight: 2 lbs.
APPENDIX E 195C SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX E-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM Model AA202C/FModel No: AA202C & AA202F Antenna Type: Directional, DC grounded, 5 element yagi. Applications: Fixed base. Frequency: 450 to 470 MHz - AA202C 400 to 420 MHz - AA202F Polarization: Vertical or Horizontal Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 10 dB VSWR: < 1.5 Front To Back Ratio: 20 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 59 degrees Vertical Beamwidth: 53 degrees Antenna Material: High strength aluminum with gold chromate finish. Mounting Hardware: Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1/8 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount. Antenna Connector: N-Type Female Maximum Power Input: 300 Watts Antenna Envelope: 34.5 in. length by 13.25 in. width Windload (RWV): 100 mph Weight: 1.68 lbs.
APPENDIX G 195M SPECIFICATIONS Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX G-1 EST P/N AA107-195CM Frequency of Operation (Software Selectable) 150 to 174 Mhz (6.25Khz / 12.5 Khz Channel Spacing)Frequency Stability, -30C to +60C +/- 1.5ppmRF Data Rate @ 6.25Khz channel spacing 4.8KbpsRF Data Rate @ 12.5Khz channel spacing 9.6KbpsTx Output Power (Software Adjustable) 0.5 to 4 WattsTx Output Impedance 50 ohmsRx Sensitivity -110 dBmRx Adjacent Channel Rejection > 55 dBModulation 4-Level GFSKForward Error Correction TCM, Coding Rate 3/4Data Error Detection 32-Bit Cyclic Redundancy CheckFCC ID ENPESTEEM195MIndustry Canada Type Acceptance 2163 192 195MLED Indicators Power (48VDC, 12V-Aux), Status Multi-Color LED (Tx, Rx, Rx-Valid, Rx-Error), RS-232 Tx/Rx, RS-485 Tx/Rx, RS-422 Tx/Rx, Ethernet Activity / LinkData Packet InformationRadio Addressing 1-254 Total Units, Digi-repeating allows up to 3 repeaters between end-pointsData Packet Size 1-2000 BytesSerial Data Interface Buffer Size 8K bytes Tx / 8K bytes RxData Retry Software AdjustablePower RequirementsReceive / Without Ethernet Link 120 ma @ 12 VDCReceive / With Ethernet Link 160 ma @ 12 VDCTransmit @ 4 Watts RF Output 1540 ma @ 12 VDCExternal 48 VDC Power Supply, EST P/N (tba) 30 Watts, RJ-45 Connector, Cat 5 Cable (300 Ft Maximum)External DC Power Input 10.8 to 15 VDCInput/Output ConnectorsEthernet Port (10/100) RJ-45 Female Serial Data Interfaces (One of four selectable) Baud Rates 2400 to 115,2001. RS-232 Port 1 (4-Wire) Tx,Tx-Gnd,Rx,Rx-Gnd RJ-45 Female (Shared with 48VDC Port)2. RS-232 Port 2 (With Handshaking Signals) RJ-45 Female, Optional RJ-45 To DB9, 3-Wire Adaptor Available3. RS-485 Port RJ-45 (Shared With 4-20 mA Sensor Port)4. RS-422 Port RJ-45 (Shared With Ethernet Port)4-20 mA I/O RJ-45 Female (Shared With RS-485 Port)Antenna Input/Output TNC Female ConnectorExternal DC Input Power Mini-Combicon, 3 pin femaleSerial Data Interface, Master PLC mode protocols supported by auto-digi-repeater function Allen Bradley DF1, Opto22, Modbus RTU/ASCII, and Transparent protocolsEthernet Interface protocols supported for remote access via ARP proxy on Master Gateway UnitICMP Echo (ping), Modbus/TCP (Aux Voltage, 4-20mA readings, RSSI, MCU Core Temperature), Remote ConfigurationEthernet Interface protocols (direct access only) Telnet, IP Configuration, Firmware upgradesTemperature Range -30° to +60° CHumidity 95% Non-condensingDimensions 1.9 in. H x 6.7 in. W x 6.2 in. LWeight 1.25 lbs.Product Warranty 1 YearOutdoor Pole Mount Kit AA195PM 48 VDC Power Supply TBD RJ-45 To DB9 Serial Adaptor TBD RJ-45 To Terminal Block Adaptor TBD Antennas/Surge Protectors/Cables, etc. Contact factory for various options (market@esteem.com or 509-735-9092)OptionsESTeem 195M SpecificationsMechanical / EnvironmentalProtocolsTransmiter/Receiver
APPENDIX F 210M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX G-2 EST P/N AA107-195CM Model No: AA19M Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, ½ Wave over ¼ Wave Applications: Mobile Mount. Frequency: 150-174 MHz Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: Unity VSWR: < 1.5 to 1 Front To Back Ratio: n/a Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: 60 degrees Antenna Material: Rubber duck whip. Mounting Hardware: Magnetic base. Antenna Connector: TNC with 12 feet integral RG-58 cable. Antenna Envelope: 11 in. length. Magnetic base 3.5 in. by 3 in by 1 in. Model AA19MWeight: 1 lb. 5 oz. Model No: AA20M Antenna Type: Omni-Directional, DC grounded, Collinear 5/8 wave Applications: Fixed base or mobile mounting. L shaped mounting bracket may be removed for panel mounting. Ground plane radials may be removed depending on application. Frequency: 150 to 175 MHz Polarization: Vertical Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 3.0 dBd with ground plane radials VSWR: < 1.5 Front To Back Ratio: n/a Horizontal Beamwidth: n/a Vertical Beamwidth: 60 degrees Antenna Material: Stainless steel whip and ground plane radials. All other hardware anodized metal. Mounting Hardware: Stainless steel clamps for mounting to ¾ in. to 1.5 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct mount. Antenna Connector: UHF Female (SO-239) Antenna Envelope: 61 in. length by 43.5 in. width with ground plane radials 1.5 in.9 in.Drawing Not To Scale5/16 in.Diameter52 in.21 in.Model AA20M Weight: 2 lbs.
APPENDIX F 210M SPECIFICATIONS Antenna Specifications Revised: 24 Jan 14 APX G-3 EST P/N AA107-195CM Model No: AA202M Antenna Type: Directional, 6 element yagi. Applications: Fixed base mounting. Frequency: 150 to 174 MHz Polarization: Vertical or Horizontal Impedance: 50 ohms Gain: 8 dBd VSWR: < 1.2:1 Front To Back Ratio: 12-18 dB Horizontal Beamwidth: 80 degrees Vertical Beamwidth: 58 degrees Antenna Material: .250” – 6061-T6 Aluminum Mounting Hardware: Heavy duty U bolts for mounting up to 2 1/8 in. pipe with right angle mount or direct panel mount. Model AA202MAntenna Connector: N-Type Female Maximum Power Input: 150 Watts Antenna Envelope: 61 in. length by 41 in. width Wind Surface Area (sqr. ft) 0.82 Windload (RWV): 100 mph Weight: 5 lbs.

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