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GE Fanuc Automation Programmable Control Products TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Range IP Networking Transceivers Users Manual GFK-2489 January 2008[...]

GFL-002 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes as Used in this Publication Warning Warning notices are used in this publica t ion to emphasize that hazardous voltages, currents, temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exis t in this equipment or may be associated with its use. In situations where inattention could cause eith er pe[...]

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Contents iv TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Ra n ge IP Networking Transceivers Users Manu al – January 2008 GFK-2489 Maintaining Compliance at 900 MHz (U.S.A. and Can ada Only) ................................... 6-12 Optimizing Perf ormance ................................................................................................. 6-16 Tro[...]

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GFK-2489 1-1 Introduction This guide provides installation and operating in structions for the TranSphere TS Wireless 900 TM 900 MHz and TranSphere TS Wireless 2400 TM 2400 MHz series radio system. The guide is intended for use by those who install, configure, and operate the TS Wireless wireless network. Quick Start instructions are included. They[...]

1-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 TranSphere The TS Wireless system is an easy-to-install wireless solution supporting long-rang e serial and Ethernet data transmission at speeds up to 106 kbps. The system includes an Access Point (AP) transceiver and a Remote transceiver capable of [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3 1 Simple Installation Basic installation typically employs an omni-directional antenna at the AP site and a directional antenna at each associated Remote site. The antenna is a vital link in the system and must be chosen and installed correctly. Th e Installation chapter provides guidance on choosing proper anten[...]

1-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Feature Summary The TranSphere TS Wireless design makes installation and configuration an easy task, while allowing for configuration changes in the future. ▪ Long-range transmission over favorable, unobstructed terrain, with sufficient antenna hei[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5 1 Applications This section describes typical TS Wireless installations. All installations should be reviewed by a network manager to ensure proper integration with existing equipment. Long-Range Wireless LAN The wireless LAN is a common application of the TS Wireless system. It consists of a central control stat[...]

1-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Combining Serial and Ethernet Devices Prior to the introduction of the TS Wireless series, multiple networks were often need ed to service different types of communication protocols. A TS Wireless system provides this functionality through a single A[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-7 1 DNP3 Protocol-Aware Networks The implementation of Distributed Network Protocol 3 (DNP 3) allows the transfer and routing of DNP3 messages between serial devices, while also supporting the conversion to an IP Ethernet network. As DNP3 messages are routed through the system, the APs “learn” the locations of [...]

1-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Upgrading an Older Wireless Network with Serial Interfaces Millions of wireless data products ha ve been sold in the last two decades for licensed and license-free operation. There are several ways that these systems can benefit from employing TranSp[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-9 1 Cyber Security Suite The operation and management of an enterpris e is becoming increasingly dependent on electronic information flow. An accompanying concern becomes the security of the communication infrastructure and the security of the data itself. The following table p rofiles security risks and how the Tr[...]

1-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Intrusion Detection via SNMP Traps In addition to the operative tools and techniques, the TS Wireless system provides an SNMP- based network management system with traps (alarms) that report suspicious activities or events. These include: • Log-in [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-11 1 Product Numbers IC231ASE900 TranSphere TS Wireless 60 900M Hz Access Point Provides both seria l and Ethernet connections, and is configured as an Access Poin t. Input power 6 to 30VDC. Data rate of 106 kbs and supports both data and voic e over IP. IC231RD B900 TranSphere TS Wireless 60 900MHz Remote Dual Bri[...]

1-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Accessories IC230PSA001 AC (120/220VAC) to 12VDC po wer supply. 2.5 Amps at 13.8 VDC. IC230PSD012 12 VDC to 12VDC power conditioning Po wer Supply IC230PSD024 24 VDC to 12VDC power conditioning Po wer Supply IC230PSD048 48 VDC to 12VDC power conditio[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-13 1 ETSI Installations: In regions where the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) standards apply, 2.4 GHz units with a maximum output power of 100 mW EIRP are supplied. Do not allow people to come closer than 2.2 cm (1 inch) to the antenna. CSA/US Notice The transceiver has been recognized for u[...]

1-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 1 Quick Start Instru ctions Listed below are the basic steps for installing TranSphere TS Wireless tra nsceivers. Refer to the appropriate sections in the manual for detailed information. 1. Initial Checkout ▪ Set the equipment up in a tabletop arran[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-15 1 3. Set Configuration of AP and Remote Ra dios ▪ Refer to Chapter 3: AP Management for details of connecting to the AP and using the built-in menu system. Refer to Chapter 3: Remote Radio Management for details of programming Remotes. ▪ If you have a large number of radios to configure, a configuration scri[...]

GFK-2489 2-1 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation Prior to installation in the field, it is recommended that you set up the radio system in an office or lab and become familiar with its operation and features. This also allows tests of various network designs and configurations prior to arrival at a field site. A tablet op test can be performed with any n[...]

2-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Connectors The following illustrations provide a reference to all of the int erface connectors present on TS Wireless transceivers. Interface Connectors for the AP Transceiver Remote Interface Connectors[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-3 2 Test Setup The following steps explain how to make connecti ons to the transceiver system, power it up, and set basic configuration. After these steps are complete, the system is ready for field installation. Step 1—Connect the Antenna Ports The drawing below represents a tabletop arrangement[...]

2-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Step 2—Measure and Connect Dc Power The power applied to transceivers (AP and Remotes) must be within 6–30VDC and be capable of continuously providing a minimum of 11 Watts. (Typical power consumption is 800 mA at 13.8VDC for the AP and 600 mA at[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-5 2 Power Supply Connections at 28VDC Common 28VDC supplies are often high-current power supplies designed primarily to charge battery banks. The radio can be operated from these supplies, providing there are no transients on the leads as power is applied to th e radio. Transients can be created t [...]

2-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Step 3—Configure the Access Point The instructions below summarize essential Access Point (AP) settings for tabletop t esting. For detailed AP log-in and menu navigation instructions, see Accessing t he Menu System in chapter 3. Log-in and Configur[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-7 2 Console Terminal (recommend ed for first-time log-in) To configure the AP via a console terminal: 1. Connect a PC to the COM1 port on the radio. 2. Establish a terminal session (using HyperTerminal, for example) using the following data parameters: • 1920 0 bps • 8 bits • no parity • on[...]

2-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Set Key AP Parameters The table below lists key AP operating parameters, their default settings, and their values or range. Typi cally, these are the only settings that need to be set or reviewed for a basic check of the radio system. A complete list[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-9 2 Step 4—Configure the Remote Radio The instructions below summarize essential Remote settings for tabletop testing. For detailed log-in and menu navigation instructions, see chapter 4, Remote Radio Management . Log-in and Configuration Prepare the Remote for configuration as follows: 1. Connec[...]

2-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Set or Verify Network Address The only setting normally required for initial checkout of a Remote radio is the network address. All radios in a given network must be programmed with the same network address as the AP, or communication is impossible. [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 2 Tabletop Setup and Evaluation 2-11 2 Observe the transceiver LEDs on the top cover for the proper indications. In a normally - operating system, the following LED indications should be seen within 30 seconds of start-up: ▪ PWR—Lit continuously ▪ LINK—Lit continuously (unless Sleep is enabled) ▪ ETH—On, or blinks inter[...]

2-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 2 Verify Connectivity (PING command) If the radio LEDs indicate that the radio network is operating properly, you can use the PING command from the AP to verify the link integrity between the AP and an endpoint device connected to the Remote radio. The[...]

GFK-2489 3-1 AP Management The TranSphere TS Wireless AP embedded Management System (MS) is accessible through various data interfaces. These include the COM1 (serial) port, LAN (Ethernet) port, and SNMP. Essentially the same capabilities are available through any of these paths. For SNMP management, the transceiver is co mpatible with NETview MS?[...]

3-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Menu Structure The following illustrations show an ov erall view of the TS Wireless MS. Detailed information for screens and menu items is provided on the pages that follow. Starting Informatio n (Read-only items)[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-3 3 Starting Information (Read-only items, continued)[...]

3-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Accessing the Menu System The radio has no external controls. All configuration, diagnostics an d control are performed electronically using a connected PC. This section explains h ow to connect a PC, log in to the radio, and access the built-in menu[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-5 3 PC Connection and Log-In Procedures The following steps explain how to access the radio menu. These steps require a PC to be connected to the COM 1 or LAN port on the radio, as shown below. Starting a Local Console Session (recommended for first-time users) 1. Connect a serial communications cable between the [...]

3-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 If the radio is powered up or restarted while connected to a terminal, a series of pages of text relating to the startup of the internal microcomputer is displayed. Wait for the log- in screen before proceeding. 4. Press ENTER to receive the login pr[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-7 3 2. Start the Telnet program on your computer, targeting the IP address of the radio to which you are connected, and press ENTER. A Telnet session can be started on most PCs by selecting Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. At the command prompt window, enter the word telnet, followed by th[...]

3-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Starting a Web Browser Session This method requires that you know the IP address of the radio you are connecting to. If you do not know the address, start a Local Console session (see Starting a Local Console Session (recommended for first-time users[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-9 3 Navigating the Menus Navigating via Terminal or Telnet Sessions Recommended for first-time users Local console and Telnet sessions use multi-la yered text menu systems that are nearly identical. ▪ To select a menu item, press the letter shown at the beginning of that item. This take s you to an associated sc[...]

3-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Navigating via a Web Browser Navigating with a Web browser is straightforward, with a scrollable, clickable “page” instead of a command-line interface. The primary navigation menu is permanently located on the left- hand side of this page. Click [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-11 3 Basic Device Informati on Starting Information Screen Upon successful log-in to the menu system, the Starting Inform ation Screen appears. This screen provides a read-only overview of the current operating conditions on the transceiver. (Some items can be changed using the Device Inform ation Screen described[...]

3-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Main Menu The Main Menu is the entryway to all customer-definable features. The Device Name of the radio that is being interrogated appears at the top of this and a ll other screens. [device n ame} Main Menu A) St arting Inform ation Screen G ) Wirel[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-13 3 Configuring Netw ork Para meters Network Configuration Menu The Network Configuration Menu is the home of all IP- and Ethernet-level parameters. Netwo rk Co n figuratio n Menu A) I P Configuratio n B) Wireles s MAC Configuration C) Mobility Conf iguratio n D) SNMP A gent Configu rati on E) B ridge C onfigurat[...]

3-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 IP Configuration Menu The radios use a local IP address to support remote management and serial device services. The IP address of a radio can be set as a static IP address or as a dynamic IP address usin g the IP Configuration Menu. The radio is not[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-15 3 ▪ Current IP Netmask —Displays the IPv4 local subnet mask. ▪ Current IP Gateway —Displays the IPv4 address of the default gateway device; typically a router. Wireless MAC Configuration Menu Wireless MAC Configurat ion Menu A) Net Address 1123 B) X Ad dress 0 C) FEC enabled Sele ct a l etter to c onfi [...]

3-16 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Mob i lity Configuration Menu Mobility Configuration Menu A) BSP Routin g Ena ble disab led B) I APP Enable disabled C) Unit U pdate Enable enabled D) IAPP Multicast Address 244.254.1.1 E) I APP Multicast P ort 39990 F) I APP Mult icast T TL 1 G) I A[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-17 3 SNMP Agent Configuration Menu SNMP Agent Configuratio n Menu (800001022 01a9fe0002) A) SNM P Re ad Commu ni ty --- --- -- B) SNM P Wri te Commu ni ty - -- ----- C) SNM P Tra p Co mmun ity -- ---- -- D) Snmp v3 Auth Passwo rd ------- - E) S nmp v 3 Pr iv Pa ssw ord --- --- -- F) S NMP M ode v1 -v2- v3 J) Trap [...]

3-18 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 ▪ SNMP v3 Password Mode —Determines whether v3 passwords are managed locally or via an SNMP Manager. The different behaviors of the Agent, depending on the mode selected, are described in SNMP Mode above. [Manager, Local; Manager] ▪ Trap Manage[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-19 3 Configuring Radi o Parameters There are two primary data layers in the TranSphere TS Wireless network—radio (RF) and data. The data layer is dependent on the radio layer to work properly. The Radio Configuration Menu is the primary menu used to set radio parameters. This screen includes the Skip Zone Option[...]

3-20 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 ▪ Skip Zones (editable at AP only)—Displays the current use of frequency zones. Each zone consists of 16 RF channels. See “Skip Zones Menu” for details. Skip Zones Menu Skip Z ones Menu A) Zo ne #1 Active E) Z one #5 Active B) Zo ne #2 Active[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-21 3 Frequency Zones The following tables shows the frequency range covered by each zone for 900 MHz radios and for 2400 MHz radios. (900 MHz systems) Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 902.200 905.400 908.600 911.800 915.0 00 918.200 921.400 924.600 to to to to to to to to 905.200 908.400 911[...]

3-22 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Configuring the Serial Interfaces Overview To understand the operation of the radio system, it may be helpful to visualize the AP and the Remotes as being in a single box, with the AP ports on one side and all of the Remotes on the other side as show[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-23 3 IP-to-Serial Services When the AP transceiver is used as an IP-to-serial gateway, two types of IP terminal services are available—TCP and UDP. TCP provides a connection-oriented link, with end-to-end acknowledgment of data. This requires some added overhead, but provides confirmation that data has been succ[...]

3-24 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Local Serial Configuration Menu Local Seria l Conf iguration Menu C o m 1 C o m 2 A) Po r t Status: disabled C) Port Status: enabled B) S erial Config . Wizard D) S erial C onfig. Wizard Select a letter to config ure an item, <ESC> for the prev[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-25 3 ▪ Serial Configuration Wizard —This is a tool for configuration of the serial ports using a step-by-step process. When the Wizard is started, you may choose between beginning the step-by-step process, or simply viewing the current settings. Serial Port Configuration Menu Welcome t o the Serial Config urat[...]

3-26 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 View Current Settings Screen —Serial-to-Serial Example If you choose View Current Settings from the Se rial Configuration Wizard Menu, you see a summary menu showing the serial configuration settings. (This is t he same screen that is also shown at[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-27 3 ▪ Baud Rate —Set the data rate (payload) for the COM port in bits per second. [1200– 115200; 19200] ▪ Byte Format —Set the interface signaling parameters: baud rate (see Baud Rate above for allowable range), data bits, parity, and stop bits. [7N1, 7E1, 7O1, 8N1, 8E1, 8O1; 8N1] ▪ Buffer Size —Sel[...]

3-28 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 View Current Settings Screen —Unicast UD P M o de Example A sample View Current Settings Screen for a system configured for Unicast UDP mode is shown below. The selections are similar to the se rial-to-ser ial example above, but some items are UDP [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-29 3 ▪ Baud Rate —This menu item is used to set the data rate (payload) for the COM port in bits per second. [1,200–115,200; 19200] ▪ Byte Format —This item allows you to set the interface signaling parameters: baud rate (see Baud Rate above for the allowable range), data bits, parity, and stop bits. [7N[...]

3-30 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Remote Serial Gateway Configuration (IP-to-Remote Serial) The Remote Serial Gateway Menu controls the IP encapsulation behavior of all Remote radios. The gateway function is essentially a table with one entry for each Remote radio passing serial data[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-31 3 ▪ RSG Entries —This selection allows entry of key RSG parameters including Unit ID, COM port setting, Mode, and Local IP Port on the screen shown below. ▪ Remote Serial Wizard —This tool assists you in adding or changing a configuratio n to your remote serial gateway entries. These are the same settin[...]

3-32 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Security Configuration The TS Wireless system contains built-in secu ri ty features for your transceivers and the network. These options start with controlling remote access to the network via Telnet, Web browser, and SNMP. Other areas include multip[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-33 3 ▪ Encryption Enable — Enable encryption of over-the-air data packets. Enabling forces the transceiver to use 128-bit encryption on a ll over-the-air messages. This option requires the Encryption Phrase (see below) to be previously configured. [Enabled, Disabled; Enabled] ▪ HTTP Access —Prevents remote[...]

3-34 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 ▪ User Passwords —Administrative and Guest password for this radio. Used at log-in via the COM1 Port, Telnet session, and Web browser session.To reset the admin password to the factory default (“admin”): 1. At the login prompt, type authcode.[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-35 3 Approved Remotes List Subme nu Approved R emotes Lis t Menu A) Add Ap prove d Remo te 0 C) Add As socia ted Remotes D) Delete App roved Remote 0 R) Delet e All P) Pre viou s Page N) Ne xt Page Number of Remotes 0 Approved R emotes Lis t, Page #1 No Approve d Remotes Select a letter to configure an item, <E[...]

3-36 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Wireless Network Menu The Wireless Network Menu monitors the operation of Remote radios in the network, regardless of the type of data they are passing (Ethernet or serial) from the perspective of the AP. This information is stored in a local databas[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-37 3 Remote Management Submenu The Remote Management Menu allows selection of a particular Remote to manage, based on the radio Unit ID number (generally the last four digits of its serial number). Remote Manag e ment Menu A) Remote to M ana ge 0 B) Manage Selected Remo te C) Broadc ase Remo te Repro grammi ng Sel[...]

3-38 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Manage Select ed R em ote S u bm enu Manage Selected Re mote Menu A) De vice Informa tion E) Sta tis tics B) Netw ork F) Re mote Re progr amming C) Radio G) Authoriza tion D) Serial Co nfiguration Select a letter to configure an item , <ESC> f [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-39 3 ▪ Authorization —Brings up a submenu showing the authorized capabilities of the Remote entered in the Unit ID field (enabled or disabled): Ethernet capabilitie s, network management, serial capabilities, and multiple endpoints. Remote Reprog ramming Menu A) Remo te to Manage 7728 B) Package to Transmi t 1[...]

3-40 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 ▪ Package to Transmit —Identifies which of the two available firmware images (1 or 2) will be sent to the associated Remotes. ▪ Broadcast Images —Starts transmission of the selected firmware package to all associated Remotes. ▪ Status —Sh[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-41 3 ▪ Num EPs —Number of endpoints connected to this Remote. Endpo in t Database Menu The Endpoint Database Menu shows all non-TS Wireless Ethernet devices that are known to the transceiver; this is equivalent to the AP table of IP devices. The list shows endpoint MAC and IP addresses, as well as packet excha[...]

3-42 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Access Point Database Menu The Access Point Database Menu lists all APs contained in the wireless network, and includes details about each radio. Access P oint Datab ase Menu Number of Access Points : 1 AP# Serial Num IP Addres s NumRemotes Remotes 1[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-43 3 Statistics And Event Log The Statistics/Event Log Menu contains a variety of items related to the health and performance of the wireless network. Data throughput statistics, as well as past and present events and alarms, are all presented and stored in this menu area. Statisti cs / E ven t Log A) Com1 Data St[...]

3-44 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 COM1 and COM2 Data Statistics Menus Com2 Dat a Statistics Menu Bytes In Port 138840 Bytes Out Po rt 23145 Bytes In Socket 23 145 Bytes Out So c ket 1288 40 A) Cle ar Stati stic s Select a letter to configure an item , <ESC> f or prev menu ▪ B[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-45 3 Remote Serial Gateway Statistics The Remote Serial Gateway Statistics screen summarizes port activity for Remote Serial Gateway entries that have been set up for IP-to-Remote serial data. These values are reset to zero when a radio is restarted. Remote S erial Gateway Statistics Menu Index Un it ID Com IP Por[...]

3-46 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Ethernet and Wireless Packet Statistics The Ethernet/Wireless Packet Statistics menu shows vital data on packet s and bytes sent or received, and errors detected. The screen is updated about every three seconds. Ethernet P acket St atistics Menu Ethe[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-47 3 Radio Packet Statistics The previous screen dealt with Ethernet-related information. The Radio Packet Statistics menu contains statistics that relate directly to over-the-air transmission of data. It provides valuable insight into the quality of the RF link between TS Wireless radios with respe ct to the hand[...]

3-48 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Event Log Menu The microprocessor within the transceiver monitors many operational parameters and logs them. Events are classified into four levels of importance, which are described below. Some of these events result from a condition that prevents t[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-49 3 ▪ View Event Log —Lists events stored in the current log. Some of these events are stored in volatile memory, and are lost if power is removed. View Event L og Menu Num Date Ti me Description __________________________ ____________________ _________________ _____ ___ ___ ____ __ ____ ____ ___ _____ ___ __[...]

3-50 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Device Information Menu The Device Information menu displays basic administrative data on the radio to which you are connected. It also provides a date and time display, Console Baud Rate setting, and customer-specific parameters under the Device Nam[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-51 3 Maintenance And Tools In the course of operating your network, you may want to take advantage of product improvements, and to read and archive the configuration of your individual transceivers. The Maintenance Menu provides several tools to make this possible. This section provides detailed information on how[...]

3-52 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Reprogramming Menu The AP transceiver has two copies of the firmware (microprocessor code) used for the operating system and applications. One copy is active and the second one is standing by, ready to be used. Using the Reprogramming Menu , you can [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-53 3 Configuration Scripts Menu If you plan to have more than a few transceivers in your network, you may want to use the Configuration Script feature (below) to configure similar radios from a common set of parameters. Over 50 customer settings that optim ize the network are saved in a configuration file (data fi[...]

3-54 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 RSG C onfiguration Script Menu The RSG Configuration Script Menu is used to manage the download of configuration script files for the transceiver. RSG Config uration Script s Menu A) RSG Config Host Ad dress 16 9.254.0.1 B) RSG C onfi g Fil ena me rs[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-55 3 PING Utility Menu The PING Utility Menu is used to verify IP connectivity with LAN nodes or Ethernet endpoints. Ping Utilit y Menu A) Ad dress to Ping 169.254.0.100 B) Cou nt 4 C) Packet Size 32 D) Ping Select a letter to co nfigure an item, <ESC > for the p rev menu ▪ Address to Ping —Address to se[...]

3-56 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Transmitter Test Menu This menu allows testing of the radio transceiver RF transmitter section (power amplifier). Selections of specific frequencies and key duration, as well as transmit key behavior, can be modified from this screen. This function i[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-57 3 Redundancy Menu Redundancy is available only at the AP. The Redundancy Menu is used in protected installations where a backup transceiver can be immediately placed online if a primary radio fails. This protects against “single point of failure” scenarios. The Redundancy Menu contains selections and settin[...]

3-58 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 Hardware Event Triggers Me nu D e s c r i p t i o n S t a t u s A) Freq uency Not Calibrated enabled B) Pow er Not Calibrated enabled Please select t he event that you want to trig ger a Redundancy S witchover on. Press <SPACE> to cycle t hroug[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-59 3 itself to be malfunctioning. (A system must have at least one associated Remote to be functional.) Lack of Associat ed Remotes Exceeded Threshold Menu Configuratio n Options for Lack of Ass ociated Remotes A) Lack of Remotes for 500 seconds Select a letter to co nfigure an item, <ESC> f or the prev menu[...]

3-60 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 3 ▪ Maximum Receive Errors —Here, you specify the number of packet errors that must be exceeded before a redundant AP considers itself to be malfunctioning. This setting works in conjunction with the Interval setting below. [0-1000; 300] ▪ Receiv[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 3 AP Management 3-61 3 DNP3 Routing M e nu This menu is used to configure the AP to support DNP3 protocol routing. See also DNP3 Protocol-Aware Networks. Detailed information on the DNP3 protocol is available on the DNP Users’ Group Web site at www.dnp.org. DNP3 Routing M enu A) DNP Routin g Ena ble disabl e B) DNP M ulti ca st A[...]

GFK-2489 4-1 Remote Radio Management Local configuration of Remote transceivers is performed through a PC terminal connected to the COM1 port of the radio. This chapter explains how to establish a console se ssion with the Remote, and provides a complete list of commands. Programming Methods Terminal Interface Mode A PC program such as HyperTermina[...]

4-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 Log-in Procedure You must log into the radio in order to issue commands. The log-in procedure for a Remote is somewhat different than for an AP. Follow the procedure below: 1. At the entranet> prompt, enter “login”. 2. At the username prompt, [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-3 4 Minimum Configuration for Remotes Remote radios require little configuration to operate, as most of the configuration is co nducted at the AP. The minimum set of parameters that needs to be set for a Remote are: RADIO UNIT—32-bit radio address. Defaults to the radio serial number, but is settable. [...]

4-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 Commands The table below summarizes commands for the Remote transceiver. Command De scription Command Description _? (after a command) When entered after a command in this list, shows detailed information and allowable entries HELP Lists commands sup[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-5 4 Detailed Command Descriptions ALARM Displays the current alarm conditions by severity level. For each level, the specific events that caused an alarm are listed, along with a brief descr iption of each alarm. Alarm levels are: ALL—All alarm classes INFORM—Non-persistent information MINOR—Minor [...]

4-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 AUTH Displays the list of authorized features, or change s the Authorization Key that controls these features. Optional arguments: KEY=<key> —Enter a valid authorization key (1–16 characters), which is used to enable or disable software fea[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-7 4 8O1 —eight char bits, odd parity, one stop bit 8O1 —eight char bits, odd parity, two stop bits 8E1 —eight char bits, even parity, one stop bit 8E2 —eight char bits, even parity, two stop bits Entering data formats other than those listed above may cause undesired operation. INTERGAP= —Sets [...]

4-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 bytes. The Remote can thus buffer up to 1500 bytes of serial data (from the RTU) before splitting the serial data into separate packets. Each packet, w hen transmitted over the air to an AP, is transmitted out of the AP local serial port as a separat[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-9 4 MODE=<mode> —Switches the console port among various interface modes. MODE cannot be set to DATA unless the device has been authorized for serial payload. DATA: places COM2 in transparent data mode BSP: places COM2 in Basic Serial Protocol mode INT_LOOP: places COM2 in internal loopback m ode[...]

4-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 OWNER —Sets or displays the owner information (1-40 ASCII characters). NAME —Sets or displays the radio name (1-40 ASCII characters). LOCATION —Sets or displays the radio location (1-40 ASCII characters). UPTIME —(read only) Displays the curr[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-11 4 7: 7 milliseconds 14: 14 milliseconds 28: 28 milliseconds MODE=<mode>—Sets operation to Direct or Infrastructure mode. ON: Enter Direct mode OFF: Enter Infrastructure mode EXT: Enter Direct mode by external control NETADDR=<netaddr> —Sets or displays the network (system) address (0-3[...]

4-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 ROOT: Operates as the Single Root Remote ENCRYPT Sets or displays the configuration for data encryption. Optional arguments: MODE=<ON|OFF>—Sets or displays the data encryption mode. ON: Data encryption on OFF: Data encryption off PHRASE=<s[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-13 4 HANDOFF Sets or displays the hand-off configuration. Optional arguments: ACKAVG=<percent>—The percentage of hops for which data transmission was successful (an ACK for the hop was received). This average is sampled every hop over an interval as defined by HANDOFF ACKAVGINT=. ACKAVGINT=<in[...]

4-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 256: 256 samples every 15616 hops RSSIAVGTHRESH=<RSSI -dBm>—The hand-off threshold for RSSI averaging (–120 dBm to –50 dBm). HELP Lists commands supported for the current user log-in level. LOG Sets or displays the eve nt log information,[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-15 4 If you are instructed to enter the Bootloader mode, be aware that selecting y automatically changes the console baud rate to 115200 bps. Failure to change the terminal program to match this baud rate will cause communications errors. Optional arguments: ALL: All images BOOT: Bootloader Image APP1: F[...]

4-16 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 TX FREQ=<valid frequency range>—Sets or displays the carrier frequency (in MHz) for transmitter tests. The valid range is 902.2–927.6 for 900 MHz radios, or 2400.6–2482 for 2.4 GHz radios. UNIT=<unit>—The 32-bit user-programmable [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-17 4 SLEEP: Sleep mode is enabled. In this mode, the radio draws less than 20 mA at 12 Volts. It can be brought back online (ready to send data) within 75 milliseconds. Wake-up is accomplished by asserting the DTR line on the COM2 port, or by the appearance of payload data at the active COM port. Sleep m[...]

4-18 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 STATTRACKER When the STATTRACKER mode is turned on, the Remote transceiver sends out UDP packets with a broadcast destina tion IP address. The command has a user- defined port number between 30000 and 60000, and sends packets consisting of: • RSSI [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 4 Remote Radio Management 4-19 4 RADIOSW= —Displays the current software version number (xx.yy.zz). SREV1= —Displays the software version number (xx.yy.zz). SREV2= —Displays the software version number (xx.yy.zz). XHREV= —Displays the radio board hardware revision number. XSREV1= —Displays the radio software version. XSRE[...]

4-20 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 4 Upgrading Remote Firmw are Remote radio firmware may be upgraded using the Remote Firmware Upgrade Utility available from MDS. A local PC connection to the radio is required to use this utility. A brief description of each screen item is given below.[...]

GFK-2489 5-1 Sample Configurations This chapter provides details of how radios should be configured and con nected for specific applications, such as IP-to-serial and serial-to-ser ial configurations. Only the most relevant parameters are shown for the sake of simplicity. All other parameters are assumed to be set at their default values. IP-to-Loc[...]

5-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 IP-to-Local Serial Port Application Configurati on IP-to-local serial connectio n (Local Serial Gateway) Radio Location Menu Item Setting AP (COM2) Port Status Enabled Mode TCP RX IP Port 30011 Baud Rate 19200 Byte Format 8N1 Buffer Size 256 Bytes IP[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-3 5 Endpoint Device Connected to the AP In this arrangement, information received via an AP Ethernet port is sent to the serial port of the Remotes and the AP local serial port. The reverse is also true, meaning that any data received from the serial port of any Remote or the AP local serial port is encaps[...]

5-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 Point-to-Point, Serial-to-Serial Application Example Once the transceivers are configured and the changes have been executed, they begin processing any data presented at the COM ports. Data presented at the AP COM port is packetized and sent over the[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-5 5 Step-by-step instructions for co nfiguring a point-to -point serial connection 1. Connect a powered AP radio to a PC. 2. At the PC, open a connection with the Access Point radio using a terminal, Telnet, or Web browser session. 3. Press G to display the Main Menu. 4. From the Main Menu, press D to sele[...]

5-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 Serial Port Configuration Menu Welcome t o the Serial Config uration Wizard . This w izard will as sis t you i n th e co nfigu ratio n of yo ur ava ilabl e Se rial Data Ports. A) Beg in W iza rd B) View Curre nt Settings Select a letter to configure [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-7 5 8. The Wizard displays a prompt to select a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connection. Press A to select “One Remote” (point-to-point). Serial Configuration Wizard Menu With the hos t connected directly t o a serial port , all of its d ata will be transmitt e d over t he air. The data c an e[...]

5-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 10. The next screen prompts for the input serial data port. Press A and then press SPACE to toggle to COM2. Press ENTER to accept the displayed selection. Then press N to continue. Seri al Con figu ratio n Wi zard Me nu Please cho ose which s erial p[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-9 5 11. The next screen prompts for the data buffer size and inter-packet frame delay. Press A to select Buffer Size. Press SPACE to cycle through the buffer size options until “256” is displayed. Press ENTER to accept the Buffer Size. Press B to select Inter Frame Delay. Press SPACE to cycle through t[...]

5-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 13. The final screen displays all the previous settings for your review. The settings should be: • COM2 Port Status: Enabled • COM2 Mode: Serial to Serial • COM2 Remote Unit ID: [Unit ID displayed] • COM2 Remote COM Po rt: COM2 • COM2 Baud [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-11 5 In the future, if you need to set up another radio or make changes, you can go directly to this screen by pressing B instead of A in step 5 above. Serial Port Configuration Menu Welcome t o the Serial Config uration Wizard . This w izard will as sis t you i n th e co nfigu ratio n of yo ur ava ilabl e[...]

5-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 Point-to-Multipoint, Serial-to-Serial Application Example The operation and data flow for this mode is very similar to a point-to-point serial-to- serial application, except that it uses multicast addressing. The primary difference is that data prese[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-13 5 Step-by-step instructions for configuring a point-to - multipoint serial connection 1. Connect a powered AP radio to a PC. 2. At the PC, open a connection with the Access Point radio using a terminal, Telnet, or Web browser session. 3. Press G to display the Main Menu. 4. From the Main Menu, press D t[...]

5-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 6. Press A to start the Serial Configuration Wizard. Serial Port Configuration Menu Welcome t o the Serial Config uration Wizard . This w izard will as sis t you i n th e co nfigu ratio n of yo ur ava ilabl e Se rial Data Ports. A) Beg in W izar d B)[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-15 5 8. The Wizard displays a prompt to select a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint connection. Press B to select “All Remotes” (broadcast). Serial Configuration Wizard M en u With the hos t connected directly t o a serial port , all of its d ata will be transmitt e d over t he air. The data c an ei[...]

5-16 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 Press B to set the Data Byte Format. Press SPACE to cycle through the byte format options until “8N1” is displayed. Press ENTER to accept the Data Byte Format. Then press N to continue. Serial Configuration Wizard M en u Please choose ap propriat[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-17 5 12. The next screen prompts for the Port Status. Press A to select Port Status. Press SPACE to toggle between “enabled” and “disabl ed”. Press ENTER when “enabled” is displayed. Then press N to continue. Serial Configuration Wizard M en u Please choos e whether or not you would lik e to en[...]

5-18 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 5 If the settings shown on screen match the ones listed above, press X to commit the changes and exit the Serial Configuration Wizard. If not, press the letter of the item to change, press SPACE to cycle through the choices, or type the Unit ID if it i[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 5 Sample Configurations 5-19 5 Mixed-Mode Application Example In this configuration, the Host PC can use both TCP and serial-to-serial d ata paths to reach the endpoint devices. This may be helpful when a mixed collection of endpoint devices is present, where some endpoint devices operate via Ethernet while others are polled via a [...]

GFK-2489 6-1 Installation This chapter provides tips for selecting an appropriate site, choosing an antenna system, and reducing the chance of harmful interference. Installation in Ha zardous Locations The transceiver is not acceptable as a stand-alone unit for use in hazardous locations. It must either be mounted within another piece of equipment [...]

6-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 General Requirements There are three main requirements for installing a transceiver—adequate and stable primary power, a good antenna system, and the correct interface between the transceiver and the data device. The following illustration shows a [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-3 6 Site Selection Suitable installation sites should provide: ▪ Protection from direct weather exposure ▪ A source of adequate and stable primary power ▪ Suitable entrances for antenna, interface or othe r required cabling ▪ Antenna location that provides as unobstructed a transmission path as p ossible in[...]

6-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Terrain and Signal Strength While the 900 MHz and 2400 MHz license-free bands offer many advantages for data transmission services, signal propagation is affected by attenuation from obstructions such a s terrain, foliage or buildings in the transmis[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-5 6 Another approach is to use a bandpass filter to at tenuate all signals outside the desired band. ▪ Multiple AP radios can co-exist in proximity to each other with only very minor interference. Each network address has a different hop pattern. Additional isolation can be achieved by using separate directional [...]

6-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Mounting Dimensions for Radi os Mounting dimensions are shown below. When m ounting TS Wireless transceivers, choose a location that provides easy access to the connectors on the end of the ra dio and an unobstructed view of the LED status indicators[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-7 6 Step 1: Attach the bracket using the St ep 2: Snap the asse mbly o nto the the two screws provided. (Attach to DIN rail. To remove the radio, the end opposite the connectors.) pu ll down on the release tab.[...]

6-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Antenna and Feedline Selection Antennas The equipment can be used with a number of antennas. The antenna type used depends on the physical size and layout of a system. In general, an omnidirectional antenna (see below) is used at the AP sta tion site[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-9 6 Feedlines The choice of feedline used with the antenna should be care fully considered. Poor-quality coaxial cables should be avoided, as they degrade both transmission and reception. The cable should be kept as short as possible to minimize signal loss. For 900 MHz systems with cable runs of less than 20 ft./6[...]

6-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Maintaining Compliance at 900 MHz (U.S.A. and Canada Only) The following table outlines the minimum lengths of RG-214 coaxial cable that must be used with common omnidirectional antennas to maintain compliance with the FCC and IC maximum limit of +36[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-11 6 For convenience, the table below lists several antenna system gains and shows the maximum allowable power setting of the radio. Note that a gain of 6 dB or less entitles you to operate the radio at full power output 30 dBm (1 Watt). Antenna System Gain Maximum Power (Antenna Gain in dBi* Setting EIRP minus Fee[...]

6-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 For convenience, the table below lists several antenna system gains and shows the maximum allowable power setting. Note that a gain of 0 dB entitles you to operate the radio at full power output 27 dBm (0.5 Watt). Antenna System Gain versus Power Out[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-13 6 Power Setpoint), or introduce additional feedline loss. The EIRP of the antenna system should never exceed 20 dBi. For convenience, the table below lists several antenna system gains and shows the maximum allowable power setting of the radio. Note that a gain of 0 dB or less entitles you to operate the radio a[...]

6-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Optimizing Performance After the basic operation of the radio has been established, you may wish to optimize network performance using some of the suggestions in t his section. The effectiveness of these techniques vary with the design of your system[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-15 6 ▪ The number of bytes they can fit into a hop, depending on hop time, is: Hop time (MS) FEC Bytes/hop 7 45 7 FEC 11 14 139 14 FEC 59 28 324 28 FEC 151 Included in the byte count is 9 bytes of overhead per packet. So, at 7MS without FEC, a 1000 byte packet requires 1009 bytes split into 45 bytes/hop, or 23 ho[...]

6-16 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 Aiming Directive Antennas for Maximum RSSI The wireless network integrity depends, in a large part, on stable radio signal levels being received at each end of a data link. In general, signal levels stronger than –90 dBm provides the basis for reli[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 6 Installation 6-17 6 6. View the Radio Retries and No Ack counts at the point of maximum RSSI level. They should be the same or lower than the previous reading. (Main Menu > Performance Info rmation > Packet Statistics > Wireless Packet Statistics) If the RSSI peak results in an increase in the Radio Retries and No A ck c[...]

6-18 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 6 To Maximize Overall Data Performance ▪ Change the Buffer Size for serial ports to the maximum of 1500. Longer packets are sent over the air, reducing overhead. On the down side, if a packet is corrupted, it takes lo nger to be retransmitted. ▪ Us[...]

GFK-2489 7-1 Troubleshooting and Radio Tests Troubleshooting Successful troubleshooting of a wireless system is not difficult, but requires a logical approach. It is best to begin troubleshooting at the AP radio, as the rest of the system depends on the AP for synchronization data. If the AP has problems, the operation of the entire wireless networ[...]

7-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 7 Interpreting the Front Panel LEDs An important set of troubleshooting tools are the LED status indicators on the front pa nel of the transceiver. They should be checked whenever a problem is suspected. See chapter 2 for definitions of LED functions. [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Ra dio T ests 7-3 7 COM1 or COM2 does not show traffic Check the configuration of COM port and the remote serial LED does not show gateway settings. traffic. The table below shows the proper type of Ethernet cable to use with the radio when connecting to external devices. Radio Type Connected Dev i ce Cable Ty[...]

7-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 7 2. Enter + + + ENTER 3. Change the terminal baud rate to match the transceiver console baud rate. 4. Enter + + + ENTER Cannot access the Remote command interface a. Check for secure cable connections. Serial data cable should be as short as possible,[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Ra dio T ests 7-5 7 The following is a summary of how several screens in the TS Wireless MS can be used as diagnostic tools. For information on how to connect to the TS Wireless MS, see “Step 3: Configure the AP” in chapter 2. Ethernet Packet Statistics Menu Ethernet Packet Statistics M enu Ethernet Wirele[...]

7-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 7 When troubleshooting throughput quality issues, a check should also be made of the Radio Packet Statistics Screen . This menu provides a review of packet statistics from a radio link (RF) perspective. Radio Packet Statistics Menu Overflow 0 Failed 0 [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Ra dio T ests 7-7 7 Serial Port and Remote Serial Statistics Menus The Serial Port and Remote Serial Statistics Menus provide top-level information on data exchanges between the radio serial ports and the network through the wireless and the Ethernet (data) layers. These include: ▪ Bytes In On Port xxx ▪ B[...]

7-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 7 Using Logged Operation Events Event Log Menu A) Curr ent A larms B) Vie w Ev ent L og C) Clea r Even t Log D) Send Event Log E) Even t Lo g Host Addr ess 0 .0.0 .0 F) Event L og Filename eventlo g.txt G) TFTP Timeout 30 sec H) Syslog Server Address 1[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Ra dio T ests 7-9 7 TranSphere TS Wire less Event Codes The table below describes the transceiver event codes. Index Event Type Event Name String Clear String Set String 0 EVENT_IPADDR IP Address Valid Invalid 1 EVENT_IPMASK IP Mask Valid Invalid 2 EVENT_MACADDR MAC Address Valid Invalid 3 EVENT_SYSTEM_ERROR S[...]

7-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 7 Index Event Type Event Name String Clear String Set String 41 EVENT_REMOTE_CONN Remote Disassociate d Associated 42 EVENT_DHCP_SERVER DHCP Serv er Enabled Disab led 43 EVENT_DHCP_CLIENT DHCP Client Enabled Disabled 44 EVENT_DHCP_ADDRESS Obtained DHCP[...]

GFK-2489 8-1 Technical Reference Upgrading Firmware One version of the transceiver firmware provides core software resources for all radio models. Uploading new firmware into the radio does not alter any privileges provided by Authorization Keys, and does not require the transceiver to be taken offline until you want to operate the radio from the n[...]

8-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 There are several options for connecting the transceiver and computer control point to the firmware server. The next illustrations show two vari ations. With either method, it is essential that all of the equipment be on the same subnet. Upgrade Conf[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-3 8 Upgrade Procedure To upgrade the transceiver firmware file (filename.gpk), use the procedure below. 1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a LAN to the transceiver Ethernet port (LAN). Configure the server to allow downloads from the directory containing the firmware image file.[...]

8-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 Using Configuration Scri pts Configuration scripts can be created and downloaded from the transceiver that conta in a wealth of information on the radio. This file can serve many purposes, not the least of which is to keep a copy of the radio configu[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-5 8 The radio model number. This value is set at the factory and cannot be changed. Serial Number: 1026295 The radio serial number. This value is set at the factory and cannot be changed. Unit Name: Library Admin Office A name for this radio. It appears at the top of every menu screen. Owner: Hilltop College[...]

8-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 • U.S.A.: mm-dd-yyyy Console Baud: 19200 The baud rate of the serial menu console. The default value is 19200 bps. Company Name: Version Name: 06-1234567 Product Name: TS Wireless RF Output Power Setpoint: 30 The desired amount of RF output power, [...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-7 8 SNMP Trap Manager #2: 0.0.0.0 SNMP Trap Manager #3: 0.0.0.0 SNMP Trap Manager #4: 0.0.0.0 Auth trap enable: disabled Setting to enable SNMP authentication traps. Trap Version: v1 Traps The SNMP trap format. Package 1 Version: 1.1.0 Indicates the version of firmware in Image 1. Package 2 Version: 1.1.0 TF[...]

8-8 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 SNTP Server IP: 0.0.0.0 The IPv4 address of NTP/SNTP time server. COM1 Serial Data Delimiter Chars: 4 Minimum number of characters that constitute a gap in inter-packet delay for COM1. COM2 Serial Data Delimiter Chars: 4 COM1 Serial Data Buffer Size:[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-9 8 Config uration Scripts Menu A) TFTP Host Addres s 169.254.0.1 B) Confi g File name cfgscript.tx t C) T FTP Timeo ut 30 s ec D) Ret rieve File E) Send Fi le Select a letter to configure a n item, <ESC> for t he prev m enu The file can be used to generate modified copies adjusted to match other devic[...]

8-10 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 Data Interfa ce Connectors Three types of data interface connectors are used on TS Wireless transceivers. The first, the LAN/ETH port (LAN on the AP, ETH on the remote), is a metallized RJ-45 connector. The other two are standard modular types—RJ-1[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-11 8 COM1 Port A PC may be connected to the Remote transceiver COM1 port (RJ-12) for diagnostics and configuration. COM1 Port (DCE) (viewed from the outside of the radio) Pin Functions COM1 Port (DCE) 1 Unused 2 Unused 3 Unused 4 Receive Data (RXD) Out 5 Transmit Data (TXD) In 6 Ground — COM2 Port A termin[...]

8-12 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 Technical Specifications Below are the technical specifications for TS Wireless 900 and 2400 models. Specifications that are unique to a particular model are identified by frequency range (900 MHz or 2400 MHz). General Data Rate: 106 kbps over the ai[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-13 8 Physical Interface Ethernet Port: 10BaseT, RJ-45, 10 Mbps Serial Port: RS-232/V.24, RJ-45, DCE 1,200-115,200 bps asynchro nous Antenna Connector: TNC female LED Indicators: LAN (AP), ETH (R emote), COM1, COM2, PWR, LINK Data Characteristics IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electr onic Engineers) 802. 3[...]

8-14 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 Mechanical Case: Cast aluminum Mounting Options: Flat surface mount brackets, 35 mm DIN rail Dimensions (Excluding mtg. hard ware): AP: 3.15 H x 17.2 W x 11.2 D cm (1.25 H x 6.75 W x 4.5 D in.) Remote: 2.5 x 12.7 x 8.9 cm (1 H x 5 W x 3. 5 D in.) Wei[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 8 Technical Reference 8-15 8 Dbm-Watts-Volts Conversion Chart The table below shows the equivalent voltage or wattage of an RF power expressed in dBm for a 50-Ohm system. dBm V Po dBm V Po DBm mV Po dBm µV Po +53 100.0 200W 0 .225 1.0mW -49 0.80 -98 2.9 +50 70.7 100W -1 .200 .80mW -50 0.71 .01µW -99 2.51 +49 64.0 80W -2 .180 .64m[...]

8-16 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended Rang e IP Netw orking Transceivers – January 2008 GFK-2489 8 dBm V Po dBm V Po DBm mV Po dBm µV Po +12 .90 16mW -37 3.2 -86 11.5 -135 40 +11 .80 12.5mW -38 2.85 -87 10.0 -136 35 +10 .71 10mW -39 2.5 -88 9.0 -137 33 +9 .64 8mW -40 2.2 5 .1µW -89 8.0 -138 29 +8 .58 6.4mW -41 2.0 -90 7.1 . 001nW -139 25 +7 .500[...]

GFK-2489 9-1 Terms and Abbreviations If you are new to wireless IP or Ethernet system s, some of the terms used in this guide may be unfamiliar. The following glossary explains many of these terms and is helpful in understanding the operation of the transceiver system. Access Point (AP) —The transceiver in the network that provides synchronizatio[...]

9-2 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 9 DCE —Data Communications Equipment. In data communications terminology, this is the “modem” side of a computer-to-modem connection. The transceiver COM1 and COM2 ports are set as DCE. Decibel (dB) —A measure of the ratio between two si gnal l[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 9 Terms and Abbreviations 9-3 9 Frame —A segment of data that adheres to a specific data protocol and contains definite start and end points. It provides a method of synchronizing transmissions. Frequency Hopping —The spread spectrum technique used by the transceivers, where two or more associated radios change their operating [...]

9-4 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 9 MCU —Microcontroller Unit. This is the processor re sponsible for controlling system start-up, synthesizer loading, hop timing, and key-up control. MD5 —Message-Digest algorithm 5. A highly secure data encoding scheme. MD5 is a one- way hash algo[...]

GFK-2489 Chapter 9 Terms and Abbreviations 9-5 9 RFI —Radio Frequency Interference Roaming —The ability of a station to automatically switch its wireless con nection between various APs as the need arises. A station may roam from one AP to another because the signal strength or quality of the AP signal has degraded below what another AP can pro[...]

9-6 TranSphere TS Wireless Extended R a nge IP Networking Transceiv ers – January 2008 GFK-2489 9 UDP —User Datagram Protocol. A basic transmission protocol with low overhead requirements but with no acknowledgement or retry capability. It is often used for broadcast transmission where acknowledgements are not required, and incomplete messages [...]

Index GFK-2489 Ind ex-1 D Documentation , 1-1 M Manuals , 1-1[...]