R TOOL OPERATING MANUAL 317-7492 Wireless Radio SMCS: 1900-38 NEHS1081 May 2009
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Related Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 (CA3) Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Regulatory Information Section Regulatory Information and Certifications . . 38 Statement To Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Integrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Contents Literature Information Safety Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Information Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Operation Section .
Literature Information (continued) WARNING If the machine is required to work within 12 m (40 ft) of a blast area, the operator must disable and remove the 317-7492 Wireless Radio. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Tooling Configurations Section The Tooling Configurations section describes methods of connecting the wireless USB radio to 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3, the PC, and optional tooling for various functions. Service Parts Section 2.
Specifications 317-7493 Wireless Radio 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) Description Specification Operating Voltage 5 VDC at 700 mA maximum Operating Temperature -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F) Dimensions 122 x 104 x 40 mm (4.82 x 4.08 x 1.57 in) Antenna Connections 2 x RP-TNC Mounting Magnet Integrated 3.6 kilogauss neodymium Reliability SAE J1455/1960 standard Wireless LAN Interface Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g Frequency: 2.
Nomenclature Item 11 326-9607 Antenna Assembly (Optional) Part No. Description 326-9607 Antenna Assembly Qty 1 Component Storage NOTE: The 317-7493 Wireless Radio and related components can be stored with the 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 Group, as shown. Item 7 7a 317-7492 Part No.
2. Connect 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9) round DIN connector to 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) (7) plug. Install/Configure the Wireless (W-CA3) Radio IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with US and Canadian regulatory requirements, read, understand, and follow the guidelines in the Regulatory Information section in this manual when configuring and operating the 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) and related components.
Creating a Wireless Profile on the PC Configuring the PC for Communication With the W-CA3 In order for the Cat ET enabled PC to communicate with the W-CA3 radio, the PC wireless card must be set up appropriately. These steps are shown for reference only, and the instructions listed here may not be the same for every PC. NOTE: The W-CA3 does not need to be connected to the PC in order to configure communication between the W-CA3 and the PC. The W-CA3 can be used with any 802.11a or 802.
b. Go to “Start” >> “All Programs” >> “Dell Wireless” >> “Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility.” 2. When the utility opens, click “Add.” NOTE: Variations on different computers might include the following: “New,” “New Profile,” “Add Profile,” “Create New Connection,” and others not listed here. NOTE: Many wireless client utilities provide the ability to “Scan” or “Monitor” for available networks. In this example, there is an “Available Networks” box that will show the W-CA3 radio is available for connection.
3. W-CA3 appears in the “Available Networks” area of the Dell Wireless WLAN Card Utility window. 4. From the “Wireless Network Properties” screen: a. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 in Network key field a. Double-click on “W-CA3” to add. b. When ready, click “OK.” b. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 in Confirm key field. c. Click “OK.
5. If the wireless client utility did not provide the functionality described in Steps 3 and 4, proceed with the following steps. If the utility did provide the functionality and created the profile, proceed to Step 12. 7. Select “Open” for the “Network Authentication.” 6. Enter W-CA3 into the “SSID” area of the Wireless Network Properties window. This is sometimes called “Network” or “Network Name.
8. Select “WEP” for “Data Encryption.” This is sometimes called “Security Type” or “Encryption Method.” 9. Enter 35373c57222750362a334c6a71 for “Network Key” and again for “Confirm Key.” This is sometimes called “WEP Key,” “Security Key,” or “Pre-Shared Key.” NOTE: Some wireless client managers do not accept lower case letters, so the use of capital letters is acceptable.
10. Select “This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used.” 11. Select 11 (eleven) for “Channel Number.” NOTE: Consult the IT Department at the dealership to make sure Channel 11 does not interfere with the local wireless network that may exist at the dealer/business.
12. Click “OK” to create the profile. 13. Click “OK” again to close the wireless client utility.
16. When the connection is complete, the following icon will display. 14. If the wireless card is not attempting to connect to the radio, right click on signal strength bars (5) on the task bar and select “Connect To” >> “W-CA3.” NOTE: This icon (above) must appear before attempting to connect to a machine with CAT Electronic Technician. NOTE: Some client utilities may not allow connection to the radio in this manner. There may be a “Connect” or “Activate” button present in the client utility itself.
When connecting to a machine with CAT ET, using the W-CA3 in Auto-IP mode (default setting), it may take up to one minute for the process to complete. Using the Auto-IP mode is recommended. The Power lights for both the CA3 and W-CA3 should be ON. NOTE: To use a static IP, the W-CA3 must be configured with a static IP address and the wireless card on the PC will also have to have an IP address set.
3. The “Preferences” window will display. 6. The “Radio Discovery” window will display and, if the wireless network between the radio and the PC is already established (verify by making sure the network card is connected to the W-CA3 and has full signal strength), then the wireless radio should be automatically discovered and appear on the list. If the radio is not on the list, proceed to Step 7. If it is on the list, proceed to Step 10. a. Select “Wireless Communication Adapter 3.” b. Click “OK.” 4.
11. When the “Favorite Radios” window displays, the “Hostname” and “Description” fields can be completed for identification purposes, but it is not required. Click “OK” and the W-CA3 will be saved as a “Favorite” radio for connecting at a later time. 8. Verify that the wireless card is connected with full signal strength and that the PC has obtained an IP address. If using the radio with its default settings, Auto IP is enabled and it can take up to one minute for an IP address to be established on the PC.
14. The “Preferences” window will display. Connecting the W-CA3 to a PC a. From the drop-down menu, select the W-CA3 that was just discovered. Although it is possible to change the internal settings of the W-CA3 wirelessly, it is recommended that the radio be connected to a PC via 317-7496 Cable Assembly (8) and 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9). b. Click “OK” to initiate an ET connection.
2. Connect 317-7510 Cable Assembly (9) round DIN connector to W-CA3 (7) plug. Installing the USB Drivers for the W-CA3 1. When the W-CA3 is connected to the PC for the first time, the “Found New Hardware Wizard” will display. a. To install the drivers for the W-CA3, select “No, not this time.” b. Click “Next.” (7) 317-7493 W-CA3. (9) 317-7510 Cable Assembly. 3. Connect the USB end of 317-7496 Cable Assembly (8) to the PC USB port. c. Select “Install from a list of specific the locations (Advanced).” d.
e. Select “Include this location in the search:” 4. The following Hardware Installation pop-up window message may display on the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window: f. Click “Browse.” The software you are installing for this hardware: DIGI Wi-Fi Radio USB Remote NDIS Network Device has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. (Tell me why this testing is important.
3. Make sure the adapter selected in the “Preferences” window is “Wireless Comm Adapter 3.” 5. The message “The wizard has finished installing the software for: Digi Wi-Fi Radio USB Remote NDIS Network Device” will appear. Click “Finish” to close the wizard. 4. Click “Advanced...” Viewing/Changing the Internal Settings for the W-CA3 IMPORTANT NOTE: When the 317-7492 Wireless Radio Kit is purchased, it is deactivated by default.
6. Make sure that the radio is discovered in the “Radio Discovery” window and click “Web Interface.” 8. The Home Page screen will display. NOTE: Make sure that the correct adapter is selected if more than one appears. If the wrong adapter is selected, changes may be made to the wrong W-CA3. Multiple radios can appear if there are others nearby and they might be discovered wirelessly. This can be avoided by disabling the wireless card on the PC while changes are being made to the W-CA3 via the USB cable.
10. “Location” field (b) must be configured in order for the radio to be functional. Select the country where the W-CA3 will be used from the drop-down list. NOTICE This setting will configure the radio for the maximum performance allowed by law for the area that the W-CA3 will be used in. The user is legally obligated and responsible for choosing the correct country of use. Disregard for this requirement is punishable by law. 11. Once the country is selected, click “Apply” (c) at the bottom of the screen.
The Home Page screen contains several status parameters for the W-CA3. Those of particular interest are as follows. Additional Settings Available for Modification in the W-CA3 The following screens show each of the W-CA3 setting pages and the options available. Consult the IT Department before making any changes to the configuration of the W-CA3. This will ensure that the setting chosen for the W-CA3 does not conflict with any other wireless networks in the area. b.
The Product Settings screen contains the “Device Name” field. This field can be changed to give the radio a unique name or identifier.
The user name and password can be up to 31 characters each. The Account Settings screen reads as follows. Welcome to the Accounts Manager. Always use secure passwords for all accounts. Please define an Admin user with a secure password, and check the ‘Admin’ permission checkbox for that user. You can also define a Guest User that has read-only access to most of the information for this device; do not check the ‘Admin” checkbox for Guest users.
The Wireless Settings screen contains the settings that pertain to the wireless setup of the W-CA3. l. Wireless Mode - 802.11 a, b, or g mode can be chosen, or a combination of these. a. Location - Specifies the country where the W-CA3 will be used. To obtain the maximum performance from the W-CA3, the country must be selected. m. Data Encryption - Specifies how the wireless data will be encrypted. j.
The Network Settings screen allows the user to specify how the radio will obtain an IP address. If more than one of these settings is enabled, the radio will acquire the IP address in the following order. n. DHCP - Obtains an IP address from a server located on a local wireless network. o. Static IP - Allows the user to specify the exact address the W-CA3 will use. p. Auto IP - The W-CA3 will use an address in the Auto IP range (169.254.x.x). (n) Use DHCP Server on Wireless Network.
The “Temperature Monitor Parameters” screen allows the user to specify the operating temperature limits that will cause temperature changes to be recorded in the log file. (q) Temperature Unit. (qf) Fahrenheit (use Fahrenheit Scale). (qc) Celsius (use Celsius Scale). (r) Log Enable. (s) Low Temperature. (t) High Temperature. (u) Apply. The “Log File Management” screen allows the user to view the log files which contain debugging information relating to the operation of the W-CA3.
Upload Configuration File: The “Managing Configuration Files” screen reads as follows. Upload a new configuration text file and install it into flash, by entering the file path or clicking Browse and selecting the file, then click Upload. Welcome to the Configuration File manager. A file named ‘config.txt’ can be saved after downloading, or chosen when uploading, and will contain text-formatted parameter strings that define all configurable parameters. (A configuration text file must be called config.
The “Upload Firmware” screen allows new firmware for the W-CA3 to be loaded into the internal memory of the unit. This screen reads as follows. Upload a new firmware or ROM image into flash. “(A firmware image file must be called image.bin. A ROM image file must be called rom.bin.) (aa) Browse. (bb) Upload. (dd) Select Image. The “Reboot” screen reads as follows. Click Reboot to reboot this device. This screen allows the user to reboot the W-CA3 through software.
The “Login Again” screen reads as follows. You are presently logged out. To login again, use the link below. This screen displays when the user clicks “Logout” on the shortcuts list at the left side of the Home Page screen. The current user will be logged out, which allows another user to log in. (ee) Login Again.
W-CA3 to CA3 to DataLink Tooling Configurations There are several options for configuring the 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) for various functions and uses. IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with US and Canadian regulatory requirements, read, understand, and follow the guidelines in the Regulatory Information section in this manual when configuring and operating the 317-7493 Wireless Radio (W-CA3) and related components.
NOTE: For wireless communication to function, the W-CA3 antenna(s) must have “line of sight” with the dealer supplied PC. Place the magnetic base of the remote antenna on a metal surface high up on the machine, away from any heat source. Using the Remote Antenna The 326-9607 Remote Antenna enables better “line of sight” antenna placement for W-CA3 communication with a remote PC. It features a magnetic base for temporary mounting on equipment. 1.
2. The mount is secure when the RED line on the plunger is no longer visible. Service Parts Section 317-7492 Wireless Radio Group 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (red line on plunger not visible). 3. To release the suction cup mount, support the mount and firmly push inward (toward the center) on either one of the soft tabs near the suction cup edge. (10) 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount (release tabs). NOTICE Monitor the 317-7512 Suction Cup Mount during use.
326-9607 Remote Antenna Item 11 326-9607 Antenna (Optional) Part No. Description 326-9607 Remote Antenna Qty 1 NOTE: At the end of the tools operational life, destroy the component. Recycle electrical equipment according to all Federal, state, and local guidelines. Related Components 317-7484 Communications Adapter3 (CA3) Group The 317-7493 Wireless Radio is designed to be used with 317-7484 Communications Adapter 3 and related components. For reference, this tooling is shown here.
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) (FCC 15.247 and 15.407) Regulatory Information Section This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in automotive environments.
Industry Canada Statement To Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Integrators This digital apparatus does not exceed the limits for radio noise emissions set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: • The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm (7.9 in) is maintained between the antenna and users for all installations.
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