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Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 User Manual This is a draft user manual of a not yet released product. All its contents is subject to change. Product Code(s): 900.100.010.003 (AMB GW3030v2) 901.100.000.003, 901.100.004.003 Ambient Systems B.V. Demmersweg 66 • 7559 BN Hengelo • The Netherlands T: +31 88 2624368 • F: +31 88 2624399 • www.ambient-systems.net KvK: 08122911 • VAT NL: 81297625381 Page 1 of 15 CHECK.TRACK.TRACE.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 1 Table of Contents 2 Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 What is the MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 ............................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Features ................................................................................................
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 2 Preface 2.1 What is the Gateway GW3030 v2.0? The Gateway GW3030 v2.0 is a self-configuring mesh-routing device in the 3000 Series wireless network. It is intended to be used in warehouses, trailers etc. to act as interface between a 3000 Series network and a PC application (for example AmbientStudio). For this purpose, the device is equipped with a USB port (type mini B) and a RS232 port (RJ11 connector).
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 Important comments or reminders are indicated in bold and separated by borders, as follows: Example An administrator is generally a person who is in charge of installing and running Ambient Studio or any other related system software. A user could be anyone who is using, or wants to use, any part of the Ambient Studio system or the devices of the 3000 Series Network.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 3 Introduction 3.1 About This Manual This manual provides practical information for using the GW3030 v2.0. It addresses its first-time use, installation and mounting instructions, storage conditions, and so forth. 3.2 Related Documentation Document Description Data Sheet: The data sheet of the GW3030 v2.0 contains detailed information on the specifications. GW3030 v2.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 4 Installation 4.1 Preparation Before the Gateway can be installed, please ensure you have all the required tools available. It is strongly recommended to first read the User Manuals on the Ambient 3000 Series 3rd Generation Active RFID and Ambient Studio. Knowledge of Ambient Studio is a pre-requisite in order to verify the operational status of the Gateway and its configuration. 4.2 First Time Use 1.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 Parity: None Stop bits: 1 bit Flow control: none Protocol: SPP Click on Apply and Close. Now open the Serial Port. 4. Observe the Gateway appear in Ambient Studio Each Gateway has an unique number. This number can be found on the label on the product and begins with “00:00:..”. This unique number is used to identify the Gateway. In the Serial Devices tab of AmbientStudio, the Gateway appears after opening the Serial Port.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 4.3 Installation Once the Gateway has been turned ON, it is ready to be installed and mounted. Please have a look at the User Manual of the 3000 Series on how to go about installing 3000 Series networks e.g. to determine where to install a Gateway and how to orient antennas. For correct operation of the device, none of the communication cables (USB and RS232) must have a length larger than 3 meters. 4.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 5.3 LED indications of network status After the boot sequence is completed, the Gateway will commence normal operation. The figure below indicates how the Gateway will display the three network states: (1) Waiting until time and date are set or –in case of operation on battery- waiting on restoring of mains power (configuration option), (2) normal operation mode, the Gateway acts as node in the mesh network (i.e.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Battery charging suspended is Gateway GW3030 v2.0 (temporarily) Operating on battery 5.5 LED indications invoked by the System::Led driver (0:5) In some cases, Gateways can be installed out of range e.g. on the ceiling of a warehouse. In order to facilitate easy recognition of the Gateway or to test the USB/RS232 connectivity, a uniquely LED flashing pattern is implemented, which can be triggered using the System::Led driver (0:5).
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 There are a few reasons that can abort an ongoing charge cycle: A defect battery: it takes too long to charge or another defect; Battery temperature is out of bounds: the temperature needs to be between ~0°C and ~40°C to charge normally. If the temperature is below 0°C, the Gateway automatically reduces the battery charge current to prevent damage to the battery and it takes longer to complete a charge cycle.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 7 Communication port options By default, the Gateway GW3030 v2.0 uses the USB port to communicate with a PC, however, the device is also equipped with a RJ11 socket for RS232 communication. !! By default, the Gateway GW3030 v2.0 uses the USB port for communication The communication port to use can be selected in the Network::Gateway driver. The selection is accepted after a device reset (System::Reset:Reset).
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 9 Other information 9.1 Storage The Gateway GW3030 v2.0 should be stored in a dry area at room temperature. If the Gateway GW3030 v2.0 is stored in deactivated mode, the battery will still be subject to a minute leakage. If the device is stored for an extended period of time, it is advised to remove the battery from the product. 9.2 Disposal All Gateway GW3030 v2.0 products are considered WEEE and should be disposed of accordingly.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 9.4 Regulatory information !! The Gateway GW3030 v2.0 has not been formally tested. The text in this section is an example of what will appear in the released manual FCC INFORMATION (USA): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
Model: GW3030v2 Revision P1A USER MANUAL Gateway GW3030 v2.0 If the Gateways GW3030 v2.0 are repacked and shipped by passenger or cargo airplane, the following packaging instructions must be followed: ICAO/IATA Packaging Instruction 967, Section II. 10 Appendices 10.1 Appendix A: Technical Support All customers can contact Ambient Systems technical support through our web site or by email. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 User Manual This is a draft user manual of a not yet released product. All its contents is subject to change. Product Code(s): 900.100.010.003 (AMB MR3000v2) Ambient Systems B.V. Demmersweg 66 • 7559 BN Hengelo • The Netherlands T: +31 88 2624368 • F: +31 88 2624399 • www.ambient-systems.net KvK: 08122911 • VAT NL: 81297625381 Page 1 of 14 CHECK.TRACK.TRACE.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 1 Table of Contents 2 Preface ......................................................................................................................................................... 3 2.1 What is the MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 ............................................................................................................ 3 2.2 Features .....................................................................................
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 2 Preface 2.1 What is the MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 The MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 is a self-configuring mesh-routing device in the 3000 Series wireless network. It is intended to be used in warehouses, trailers etc. to extend the wireless coverage for wireless sensors. It operates on mains power and is equipped with a rechargeable backup battery. 2.2 Features 1.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 An administrator is generally a person who is in charge of installing and running Ambient Studio or any other related system software. A user could be anyone who is using, or wants to use, any part of the Ambient Studio system or the devices of the 3000 Series Network. An engineer is generally a person who is in charge of physically installing, deploying, or maintaining 3000 Series network devices.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 3 Introduction 3.1 About This Manual This manual provides practical information for using the MR3000 v2.0. It addresses its first-time use, installation and mounting instructions, storage conditions, and so forth. 3.2 Related Documentation Document Description Data Sheet: The data sheet of the MR3000 v2.0 contains detailed information on the specifications. MR3000 v2.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 4 Installation 4.1 Preparation Before the MicroRouter can be installed, please ensure you have all the required tools available. It is strongly recommended to first read the User Manuals on the Ambient 3000 Series 3rd Generation Active RFID and Ambient Studio. Knowledge of Ambient Studio is a pre-requisite in order to verify the operational status of the MicroRouter and its configuration. Experienced users 4.2 First Time Use 1.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 In the ‘DDI’ tab of Ambient Studio, set the filter to select the ID of the device and leave all the other fields untouched. The received queue should then first shown a version DDI(0:2:1) message, DDI(3:4:1) messages and DDI(0:6:1) messages. !! The MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 uses newer versions of DDI drivers compared to the MR3000 v1.x.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 5 LED Behavior 5.1 Position of the LEDs The MicroRouter is equipped with two LEDs, one provides an indication of the power source and one provides feedback on the network status. Please note that in the picture below the antenna is oriented to the upper side. Power LED Network LED A solid color in the LED figures indicates that the LED burns constantly in the particular color.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 Lost connectivity. The device waits in this state before trying again to discover and register 5.4 LED indications of power status When the device operates on battery, the network status LED will blink, as explained in the previous section, while the power status LED is off. The figure below indicates the various states: Fully charged Battery is charging Battery charging suspended is (temporarily) Operating on battery 5.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 6 Powering Options 6.1 Battery The MicroRouter can operate for 72 hours on a fully charged battery. It will automatically charge the battery again, when mains power is restored. If mains power fails before the charge cycle is complete, the MicroRouter might operate less than 72 hours on battery. Also, the age of the battery and the number of charge cycles it has experienced reduce the duration it can operate on battery power.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 7 DDI Drivers The following DDI drivers are installed on the MicroRouter MR3000 v2.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 8 Other information 8.1 Storage The MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 should be stored in a dry area at room temperature. If the MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 is stored in deactivated mode, the battery will still be subject to a minute leakage. If the device is stored for an extended period of time, it is advised to remove the battery from the product. 8.2 Disposal All MicroRouter MR3000 v2.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 8.4 Regulatory information !! The MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 has not been formally tested. The text in this section is an example of what will appear in the released manual FCC INFORMATION (USA): This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
Model: MR3000 Revision P1A/18042014 USER MANUAL MicroRouter MR3000 v2.0 If the MicroRouters MR3000 v2.0 are repacked and shipped by passenger or cargo airplane, the following packaging instructions must be followed: ICAO/IATA Packaging Instruction 967, Section II. 9 Appendices 9.1 Appendix A: Technical Support All customers can contact Ambient Systems technical support through our web site or by email. Before you contact technical support, please have the following ready: 1. 2. 3. 4.
