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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Revision History Revision Change Date A Initial release March 2019 © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence ii
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Copyright and Disclaimer Copyright Published in Sydney by: Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global) ABN: 93 002 961 953 ACN: 002 961 953 Global Head Office: Telephone: Level 5, 113 Wicks Road, North Ryde, NSW 2141 Australia +61 (0)2 9491 6500 Copyright © 2019 Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global). All rights reserved. MST Global reserves the right to make changes to specifications and information in this manual without prior notice.
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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A About This Manual This manual describes features and functions of the MST AXON Digital Platform product family. It provides information about hardware, installation, configuration and how to troubleshoot any issues. You will find it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with networking systems and have an understanding of electronics in a network environment.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Additional Support For additional support please visit our website www.mstglobal.com NOTE: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Contents Revision History......................................................................................................................... ii Copyright and Disclaimer ........................................................................................................ iii Copyright ............................................................................................................................................... iii Warning ................
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 4.6 Determining distance between AXON Air modules ................................................................... 13 Chapter 5: Installation .......................................................................................................... 15 5.1 AXON Core Mounting Options .................................................................................................. 15 5.2 AXON Air Mounting Options .........................................
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5 7.4.1 Upload/download settings ................................................................................................. 54 7.4.2 Update firmware ................................................................................................................ 55 7.4.4 Reboot .............................................................................................................................. 55 7.4.5 Change password ...................
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix D: Device Discovery ......................................................................................... 103 Appendix E: Connecting a PC to an Network Device ..................................................... 105 Appendix F: Maintenance Check List .............................................................................. 107 Appendix G: Acronyms ..........................................................................................
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 1: Understanding AXON Digital Platform Mine Site Technologies' AXON Family of hardware products consists of the AXON Core unit and a number of expansion modules that can be added to it. There is also a substantial external software offering (sold separately) that complements and expands AXON hardware, making it a true Digital Platform for mine digitization, automation and productivity enhancement.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 2: AXON Core unit Topics: Hardware Overview Connectivity This chapter presents the features and functions of the AXON Core unit and shows how it integrates within a network. Mine Site Technologies' AXON Core is the main building block of the MST AXON product family. It consists of a managed fibre optic Ethernet switch with several PoE+ outputs, power management circuitry for client devices and two sockets for external expansion modules.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Core are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Core layout and the accompanying table. 3 2 9 15 8 7 13 13 4 5 5 11 6 10 14 14 4 12 6 10 10 1 1 1 Figure 2: AXON Core layout Key Description Function 1 Composite (fibre + power) cable port Connector for data transmission and / or DC power distribution.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 11 Factory defaults button Factory reset button for the unit. Pressing it for 5…15 seconds will cause factory reset 12 Reset button (RED) Pressing this button will cause switch core reset without losing the device configuration. 13 Mounting holes Rear mounting bracket with holes for mounting AXON Core on the wall or roof. 14 Covered Expansion Socket Expansion socket covered with a protective cover.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Fibre only connection A fibre optic cable terminated to the fibre contacts of the AXON Core composite connector. Fibre and DC power connection A composite cable providing fibre optic connectivity and power to AXON Core. Fibre optic cabling provides numerous benefits over Ethernet cabling, with superior signal integrity and no signal interference from high-powered electronics.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NOTE: If replacing the single-mode SFP modules with multi-mode modules, the single-mode patch lead between the SFP module and the MST Composite Cable connector on the inside of the housing needs to be replaced with a multi-mode patch lead. JB11 junction boxes can be connected inline between any two units in the chain to supply power. There is no need to isolate AXON Core units to a single power source.
AXON Digital Platform User Chapter 3: AXON Air module Topics: Hardware overview Daisy Chaining of AXON Air units This chapter presents the features and functions of the AXON Air module and shows how it integrates with the AXON Core unit and the network.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Air are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Air layout and the accompanying table. Figure 2: AXON Air layout Key Description Function 1 Upstream PoE+ Ethernet port 1xGbps Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ input capability 2 Downstream PoE+ Ethernet port 1xGbps Ethernet port with IEEE 802.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7 Downstream PoE LED Downstream PoE activity LED 8 Upstream PoE LED Upstream PoE activity LED 9 Tracking activity LED Tracking activity LED 10 External Antenna External 2.5dB, omnidirectional antenna 11 Antenna swivel mounting area Mounting area used to accommodate optional antenna swivel mechanism (sold separately). 12 Mounting holes Two mounting holes on the top of the module 3.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 4: Network System Design Topics: Installation Types and Coverage Power Requirements Choosing Antennas Placement of AXON Air units Placement of Antennas Determining distance between AXON Air modules This chapter describes network system design for underground mines. A MST System Engineer will usually design and preconfigure a network based on the requirements and layout of each mine site.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NOTE: A site inspection conducted by a MST System Engineer will help determine the power requirements for your network. AXON Core is designed to operate at a wide voltage range, from a minimum of 20VDC up to 60VDC. Each AXON Core in a network can internally step up the incoming voltage to 48VDC in order to supply power to its connected PoE devices. AXON Core needs to receive a minimum input of 20VDC to power PoE devices.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Diversity panel antenna A diversity panel antenna contains two panel antennas in one housing with a 90° rotation between them. It is used for providing better signal reception in difficult areas, and more accurate Wi-Fi tag location when Wi-Fi tracking is implemented. Diversity antennas use both antenna connections on a WAC. Yagi directional antenna A Yagi antenna is high gain directional antenna.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Tip 2: Obstructions Antennas should be mounted to avoid signal obstruction from rock, vehicles, equipment and machinery as shown in Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions. Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions Tip 3: RF Field Overlap Multiple antennas should be mounted to avoid crossing signal paths as shown in Figure 7: Antenna directivity.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A This ensures sufficient coverage between AXON Air units. AXON Air units within range of each other must be configured with different Wi-Fi channels. By default every fifth channel is used (channels 1, 6 and 11) to prevent signal overlap, minimising the possibility of inter-modulation or interference. There are circumstances in which the configuration may allow all radios to be operating on the same channel.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 5: Installation Topics: AXON Core Mounting Options Antenna Mounting Options Installation Schemes Connecting power to AXON Core Handling Composite Cable During Installation Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core Standard Composite and Fibre Cable Lengths Connecting Ethernet Cable to AXON Core Connecting Antennas to AXON Air Manual Reset and Reboot This chapter describes mounting options, installation schemes, and antenna and cable con
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The AXON Core mounting plate Step 1. Drill 13 mm hole Step 2. Inject glue Step 4. Mount the AXON Core Plate Step 3.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The AXON Core mounting plate can be mounted in various convenient ways. On this picture you can see a preferred way of using two 12 mm chemical anchors. Any combination may be used to fix the plate e.g. 24 mm rock bolt and 12mm chem anchor. Step 5. install AXON Core & Air CAUTION: The above mounting method maybe not suitable for your particular situation. If in doubt consult with your Geo-Technical team or your supervisor. 5.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Note: When mounting AXON Air wireless access points, it is important to consider the distance from the antenna to surrounding objects. As a rule generally, antenna should not be placed within 400 mm of RF reflecting objects or materials that contain metal. CAUTION: The above mounting method maybe not suitable for your particular situation. If in doubt consult with your Geo-Technical team or your supervisor. 5.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Mounting a Yagi antenna or panel antenna to the mine tunnel roof. In instances where it is required to separate the antenna from AXON Air, an antenna can be connected via an (up to) 20 m Coaxial cable. A hole is drilled into the tunnel roof and the mounting pole is secured using chemset adhesive.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4 Installation Schemes The installation and placement of antennas and AXON Core units will depend on the wireless coverage type, rock type and tunnel topology. A few examples of installation schemes in a mine are described and illustrated in the following sections. 5.4.1 Installation in a Straight Drive An example of a straight drive installation scheme is shown in Figure 9: Installation scheme in a straight drive.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.2 Installation in a no line of sight scenario A curved decline installation scheme as shown in Figure 10 One of the advanced futures of AXON Air is the ability to be powered from another AXON Air. This adds great flexibility in network design. In the example below a AXON Core network switch is collocated in the electrical cuddy, this is convenient as the composite cable can be run through a borehole from the surface and then further to the lower levels.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.3 Installation in large underground openings, e.g. Crusher Building. In large openings, it is advantageous to use omni-directional or semi-directional antenna. The example here shows AXON Core unit with AXON Air module providing wireless network coverage and PoE connectivity. AXON Core functionality is expanded with two optional (soon to be released) plugin modules.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.4 Installation at an Intersection An example installation scheme for an intersection is shown in Figure 12: Installation Scheme at an intersection. At intersection where fibre connection is required to be continued in all directions, two AXON Core Nodes are required. The distance from the intersection depends on the specific requirements.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.5 Connecting Power to AXON Core The AXON family of products includes three ruggedized mining uninterrupted power supplies, for full composite cable installation in operational areas AXON Force is an ideal UPS. The main electrical benefit is that the output power is 56V DC constant, regardless if mains power is available or not.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 13: Handling composite cable 5.7 Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core A composite cable is connected to the fibre port of AXON Core. Once connected, it will auto detect devices and their settings. IMPORTANT: Protect all connectors and sockets from dust and grit, with minimal exposure during installation. Any unused sockets must be covered by the supplied dust caps at all times during installation.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Procedure Illustration 1. Unscrew the protective cover on the Ethernet port. 2. Insert the Ethernet cable (with a bayonet back-shell) 3. Align the protective cover on the cable to the notch in the mating jack on AXON Core, and twist to lock the connector into the Ethernet port 4. Securely fasten the cable lead against the wall/ceiling. IMPORTANT: Check that all unused Ethernet ports remain protected with the supplied covers. 5.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.11 Manual Reset and Reboot The AXON Core switch fabric can be manually reset or the whole device can be loaded with default settings as described below. Description Picture Locate and identify the switch Reset Button (RED). Press and release to reset the switch core Description Picture Locate and identify the Default Factory Settings Button (BLACK). To reset AXON Core to factory default settings, press and hold the button for 5 …15 seconds.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 6: Understanding VLANs Topics: Understanding Trunk and Access Ports VLANs and Wireless Networks Native VLAN This chapter explains the principles behind a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). It is important to understand VLANs to properly configure the network and power distribution module. A VLAN is a collection of nodes grouped according to their function or application, rather than their physical location.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.1 Understanding Trunk and Access Ports VLANs can be assigned to trunk ports and access ports on a network. These two types of allocation determine how data is transmitted and relayed. 6.1.1 Trunk Ports Trunk ports typically provide a connection between network switches, and can carry data for multiple VLANs. They will only transmit frames (packets of data) that belong to the port's assigned VLANs.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1. A PC sends an untagged frame into access port 6 (Control VLAN) on network and power distribution module 1. The frame is sent to other access ports on the Control VLAN (access port 5). 2. network and power distribution module 1 tags the frame with VLAN ID = 4 and Priority = 5 and sends it through the trunk ports to network and power distribution module 2. 3.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.1.3 Port Allocation Physical ports on AXON Core can be configured to be either a trunk port or access port using the web browser interface or editing site configuration files when Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is used. AXON Core default configuration has ports 1-8 allocated as trunk ports . Ports 1-4 are usually connected to other AXON Core units, and ports 5-8 are connected to WAPs or other PoE devices.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.3 Native VLAN Trunk ports on the network and power distribution module also support a Native VLAN. The Native VLAN is where untagged frames will be allocated. On the network switch, the native VLAN is always the Infrastructure VLAN. This allows client devices such as PCs or laptops to access and manage the network switch when they are connected via a trunk port. The Infrastructure VLAN is mandatory in the network switch and cannot be deleted.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7. Any frame leaving the Management CPU is placed on the Infrastructure VLAN. 8. All frames on the Infrastructure VLAN are sent out untagged on Trunk ports.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 7: Configuration Using the Web Interface Topics: Logging in Status Tab Configuration Tab This chapter describes how to configure a network device using a web browser. Please note that screenshots may vary slightly from those shown, depending on your current firmware version. AXON Core and AXON Air have a built-in web-server that is accessible by a PC to configure settings.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. In the Sign in dialog box, enter admin as username and the password. The factory default password is admin. 4. Click Sign In. The Device Status screen will be displayed. STATUS 1. Device a. General i. Name – Unique name of the device by which it is known on the network and managements console. OS hostname. ii. Uptime – Elapsed time since startup iii. Time – Current time iv. Site Change Number – Version of the applied site-wide configuration file v.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A c. Network i. IP Address – current management IP address of the device, configured or acquired from DHCP ii. Subnet mask iii. Gateway d. Device Information i. ii. iii. iv. v. Model – Internal MST equipment code Revision Manufacture date MAC Serial e. Temperatures (AXON Core only) i. ii. iii. iv. Power management CPU Switch CPU Power brick – POE 54V step-up/step-down power supply temperature Switch mode power supply – 3.3V power supply temperature 2.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Radio i. Enabled – Yes or No ii. Channel – Channel currently in use iii. Regulatory domain – Country code where the device is installed. Determines which channels will be available to comply with local regulation. b. Access points i. ii. iii. iv.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A c. Mesh i. Mesh state ii. Associated stations iii. Mesh paths d. Mesh map – displays nodes participating in the mesh with corresponding diagnostic information 3. Statistics a. System i. CPU load – shows 1 minute, 5 minute and 15 minute CPU load average ii. RAM used – shows percentage and MB used memory, total available RAM. Mouse over shows free MBs. iii.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A b. LLDP Neighbours – lists all directly connected wired devices i. ii. iii. iv. Local port – identifies local port to which a remote device is connected Operational state – UP or DOWN System name – the name of the remote host Port Id –port identifier on the remote system to which the local device is connected v. IP Address – IP address of the neighbouring device (http link to device management web page) c. Port Statistics i. Name – Local port identifier ii.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. General i. ii. iii. iv. v. Version Bridge ID Priority Bridge ID Address Root ID Priority Root ID Address b. Ports i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Local Port – port identifier Link Up – yes/no Priority – Cost State – Disable or Forwarding Role – Disabled, Designated Port or Root Port 5.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Each Controller i. Port Name ii. Enabled – Yes or No iii. Port Status – Off (unplugged), Good (plugged in, powered), Failure (tripped, overcurrent). In case of failure, additional reason for failed status will be shown iv. Power Threshold – Currently negotiated CLASS for the plugged in device b. Measurements i. Input Voltage ii. Composite Port A-C – Current flow through the composite port in Amps.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6. Tracking (AXON Air only) a. Live Tag Reads i. Search Mac Address – type part of the tag MAC address to filter the list ii. MAC Address – shows the MAC address of the tag recognised iii.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A iv. Sequence – the sequence number of the frame broadcast by the tag. Keeps increasing by one with each ‘chirp’ (chirp period is configurable on the tag) v. Exciter ID – In addition to periodically broadcasting a frame, tags can also broadcast when excited by the vicinity of an exciter in which case the exciter ID will be shown vi.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Name – Descriptive name for easier management (e.g. Infrastructure, Voice, Data, etc.) ii. VLAN ID – Unique VLAN TAG ID between 1 and 4095 iii. Priority – Value 0 to 7 iv. Enabled – Yes or No b. VLAN Port Map – Allows port configuration and assigning ports to VLANs i. Port – Local port identifier (Fibre, PoE, Expansion, …) ii. Enable – Yes or No iii. Speed & Duplex – Data transfer speeds and Half/Full duplex settings. Default: Auto negotiated. iv.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Radio b. Access points c. Mesh i.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A ii. iii. iv. v. vi. SSID – The SSID of the mesh network Security mode – Open (no security) or SAE Pre-shared key – Password for SAE security RSSI threshold – Mode operation – None, Gate Announcements or Path Requests & Replies 3. STP (AXON Core only) a. STP/RSTP Settings i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. Version Bridge priority Hello Time Forward Delay Max Age Max Hop Count Transmit Hold Count b.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. Port Name Path Cost type Port Priority Admin Edge Auto Edge Link Type 4. Power a. Each Controller i. Port Name ii. Enabled iii. Power Threshold – Configured maximum allowed power CLASS for the connected device. Higher class allows more power consumption. Use lower class to limit power usage and protect the network. 5. System a. Device i.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A ii. Contact – Person responsible, published via SNMP iii. Location – Device location, published via SNMP iv. TFTP Server Address – Name or IP address of the central management server which published site-wide and device-specific configuration via TFTP protocol. Usually IP address of ICA. v. Self check – When enabled, the system periodically contacts TFTP server for updated site and device configuration vi.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Allows configuring device system time. Use tick option to keep updating while waiting to apply. Use ‘Copy local time’ to use the computer time of the system running the browser session. For best result, use NTP option described above. d.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.2 Status Screen After logging on, the Status > Device screen is displayed by default as shown in Figure 1 Default status screen. This screen will be covered later in the chapter.
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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.3 Status Tab 7.3.1 Obtaining Device Information The Device Info status screen as shown in Figure 19: Device Info Status screen displays system time, firmware version, LAN and wireless LAN summary information.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.3.4 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics status screen provides network traffic statistics for each network port and for AXON Air each wireless SSID. It shows the number of received and transmitted packets and bytes as well as number of errors and dropped packets.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.4 Settings > System > Actions 7.4.1 Upload/download settings Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings The System configuration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a .cfg file. Saved configuration files can be used to restore settings to the device. To save device settings, select Download link. Acknowledge browser warning: - To restore the configuration of a device, start with selecting the previously saved .
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. Click Upload settings from file. The device will upload the configuration file. The device will reboot upon successfully applying configuration. 7.4.2 Update firmware Select the firmware file provided by MST and click Begin upload. DO NOT power off the device during firmware upgrade process. It may lead to a damaged unit which needs to be sent to service for repair. 7.4.4 Reboot 7.4.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 26: Change password dialog Passwords The administrator and user password are used to restrict access to the web browser management tool. It is recommended to change the default password (admin). Enter the same password for New Password and Confirmation, then click Submit. 7.4.2 Setting the Time The Time configuration screen shown in Figure 27: Time configuration screen is used to define regional time settings on the device.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To set the time configuration settings: 1. Select Settings > System > Configure 2. Click Copy local time to use your computer time to set the time on device. Use ‘Tick’ option to keep counting. 3. Click Save. To enable Automatic Time Configuration, tick the Enable NTP server checkbox, and enter an NTP server address. NOTE: If an NTP server is enabled, any manual changes to the time will be overridden the next time the device synchronises with the server.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. Click Upload, then OK on subsequent dialogue boxes to confirm. The firmware will upload to the device. 4. When the firmware has been successfully uploaded, the UPLOAD SUCCEEDED screen will appear. The network switch will reboot after 60 seconds.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1. Check the device's IP address in the Device Scanner to ensure that it has been correctly updated. This address must match the IP address entered in the AeroScout System Manager for tracking to work. 2. Log back on to the device's web interface and check the STATUS > LOGS screen for any errors that may need to be addressed. 7.5 Setting Tab 7.5.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Self-check Settings To enable automatic configuration from a TFTP server, tick (enable) the Self check checkbox, enter the desired Self check interval (default is 300 seconds) and TFTP Server Address, then click the Save. Change Numbers The two change numbers shown here are timestamps (formatted as YYYYMMDDhhmmss) showing the last time the device's settings were updated via TFTP.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings are available, which may affect 3rd party SNMP tools: Name: The name or ID of the device Contact: The name of the person to be notified of any alarms Location: The location of the device Community String: The group to which the device belongs. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually left as public. 7.5.3 Setting Up the LAN The LAN configuration screen is shown in Figure 29: LAN configuration screen.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit LAN settings, click in the selected field in the dialog box. LAN settings are described in the table below. Field Description Recommended Settings Get LAN IP from DHCP (Dynamic) or Static IP (Manual) Default is DHCP. If Static IP is selected, the following fields must be filled in. IP Address The IP address of the WAC. A different IP address is required for each WAC in a network.
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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.4 Configuring Wireless Radio The Wireless Radio configuration screen configures wireless radio settings as shown in Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To configure the wireless radio: 1. Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box to enable wireless. 2. To change wireless radio settings, edit the required fields. A description and recommended settings are shown below. 3. Click Save Settings. Field Description Enable Wireless Radio Used to enable or disable the WAC's radio. Region Limits available channels to those allowed by local regulations Select the correct region for the site location.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Recommended Settings Receive Antenna Defines the antenna to be used for the Main: if a single antenna is fitted. reception of wireless frames. The options Diversity: if antennas are fitted to are: both of the radio's ports. Main: The MAIN antenna will always be used for reception. Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used for reception.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Advanced Wireless Settings Field Description Recommended Settings Fragmentation Threshold Maximum frame size that can be sent without fragmentation. Default setting is at the maximum size of 2346 and is recommended for most environments. RTS threshold Determines what size data packet the low level Default setting is 2346. RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. Beacon Period The amount of time between beacon transmissions.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen Wireless network parameters are described in the table below. Field Description Recommended Settings Enable Enables or disables the wireless network. Click on the Enable check box to enable the wireless network. SSID The Wireless Network Name network that will be Enter a network name that relates closely to its function. For visible to client devices. example, "MST-VOICE".
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Note: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6 with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2-AES security enabled and the password "minesite". NOTE: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6 with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2AES security enable and the password "minesite".
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To configure wireless EAP, click on the drop-down boxes in the supplied fields. Click Save Settings to save settings. A description of the fields and settings are described in the table below. Field Description Recommended Settings Authentication Timeout Amount of time in minutes before a Setting is at 120 minutes by client device is required to default. re-authenticate. RADIUS server IP Address IP address of the authentication server.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 33: Tracking configuration screen If the Access Point is sending tag reports to an MST Tracker Engine, the Tracker Engine's IP address must be entered into each Access Point. There are four sections on the Tracking configuration screen: Enable Check Enable Wi-Fi Tracking to view other settings. RSSI Lower Thresholds These settings are used to control what location reports are sent to the Positioning Engine.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Advanced Settings Drop non-exciter tag reports - If enabled, the Access Point will only send tag reports when the tag is in an AeroScout Exciter field. This setting applies to tag reports that are sent to AeroScout Positioning Engines and MST Tracker Engines. 7.5.8 Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports The WAC in slot 1 (located on the left side of AXON Core) is used for configuration and management of the switch processors in the network switch.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A connected to it. For example, "Level 68 camera". Enabled Enables or disables the port. Speed & Duplex Ports 5 thru 8 allow the speed and duplex to be Auto is usually the best setting. However, some devices require controlled. Speed & Duplex to be hard coded due to poor Auto-negotiation implementations. © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence On or Off.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.9 Defining VLANs The VLAN LIST screen displays VLANs and the priority that will be assigned to traffic on each VLAN. Figure 36: VLAN list configuration screen Up to 8 VLANs can be defined with the following parameters: Enable: Check box to enable the VLAN. ID: VLAN ID number that is tagged in frames sent through trunk ports. Name: VLAN name. It should be named to simplify administration.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.10 Configuring the VLAN Port Map The VLAN Port Map screen assigns the VLAN(s) to each physical switch port, and each wireless network. The screen is shown in Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen. Physical switch ports can be assigned as Trunk or Access ports. Wireless networks always act as Access ports on the selected VLAN.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 8: Centralised Configuration Management Topics: Devise Management Overview TFTP Server Overview TFTP Parameters Centralised configuration management is an alternative configuration method to the web interface. It uses Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) where devices read and apply configuration files from a TFTP server. It is a faster way to configure a large number of network switches, reducing the potential for human error.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1 Device Management Overview The ICA Administration Console (v1.4.0 and later) supports the creation of Access Point configuration templates. A Site Default template is created at installation and applied to all managed devices. New templates can be copied from the Site Default and applied to selected devices, and further overrides can also be applied to individual devices. Some familiarity with the ICA Administration Console is assumed here.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.2 AP Config Templates The ICA is installed with one AP Template: Site Defaults. This is a special AP Template which defines the settings that new APs will automatically pick up if Set new Access Points as Managed is ticked in the Site Configuration editor. This template cannot be deleted, but new templates can be copied from it and modified separately.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Parameters In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values: Managed: To manage a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries cannot be disabled or changed, while required entries can be edited but not disabled. Unmarked entries can be disabled by unticking the checkbox.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.3 Access Point Access Points (APs) become visible to the ICA after the map containing them is first synchronised from AeroScout.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A List of Access Points The Managed column shows CURRENT for managed devices with up-to-date settings, or PENDING for devices awaiting newly updated settings. To edit an existing entry: Click on that entry, fill in the relevant fields on the right, then click the Save button or press Ctrl+S: Manage Configuration To have an AP's configuration managed by the ICA, tick the Manage Configuration checkbox, and select the correct template from the dropdown menu.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Overridden Parameters Individual parameters specified in a template can be modified for the selected AP. To modify any parameters, click Edit Overridden Parameters. In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values: Overridden: To override a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries are enabled by default and cannot be disabled or changed.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The override status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes below the list. 8.2 TFTP Server Overview Centralised configuration management using ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, or a 3rd party TFTP server, involves the following steps: 1. Configure a TFTP server on the network. The ICA is preconfigured for this purpose.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 39: Centralised configuration management 8.2.1 Editing Site Configuration Files Site configuration files contain common settings for all devices in a network. The site configuration file has the naming convention ap_site_settings.conf. This file is retrieved by devices using TFTP. NOTE: The same site configuration file can be used to configure network switch units and WAPs in a network.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit a site configuration file: 1. Open a text file editor on your PC. 2. Locate and open the site configuration file ap_site_settings.conf. This is usually stored in the file directory folder of the TFTP server. 1. Edit the parameters as required. 2. Save the site configuration file in the directory folder of the TFTP server. 8.2.2 Editing Device Configuration Files Device configuration files contain settings specific to each WAC in the network device.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The parameters shown in the example device configuration file are described in the following table. Section Parameter Description Settings System system.hostname Network switch name. Each device should have a unique name identifier. System system.location Location name of It is recommended the location name is the network switch. relevant to the physical location of the device. Wireless Radio Configuration wireless.radio.1.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A network.1.local_domain_name The domain name of the local network. Field Description network.1.gateway The IP address of the default gateway. network.1.dns.primary The DNS server to be used when looking up host names. network.1.dns.secondary The backup DNS server to be used when looking up host names. Configuration Management These settings are only required for 3rd party TFTP servers or ICA v1.3.1 and earlier. Field Description tftp.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NTP (Network Time Protocol) The Time section shown below defines NTP (Network Time Protocol) server settings for the network switch. Field Description time.ntp.enabled 0: Disabled 1: Enabled - device will synchronise time with an NTP server (requires network or internet access to an NTP server). time.ntp.server1 Hostname or IP address of NTP server. For example time.windows.net. Logging System message logging settings. Field Description syslog.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description snmp.community.read The SNMP community string for reads. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually left as public. snmp.trap.destination.1 The hostname or IP address of the primary SNMP trap. snmp.trap.destination.2 The hostname or IP address of the secondary SNMP trap. Asset Tracking and Location Servers This section configures asset tracking and location servers, consisting of AeroScout Positioning Engines or MST Tracker Engines.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description tracking.tracker.x.enabled 0: Disabled 1: Enabled tracking.tracker.x.excited_tags_only Only sends tracking information for detected tags within range of an exciter. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled tracking.tracker.x.server_address The IP address of the MST Tracking Engine. tracking.tracker.x.server_port UDP port to be used by messages sent to the MST Tracker Engine. Default 1142. tracking.tracker.x.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Wireless Radio General wireless radio settings. Field Description wireless.radio.1.enabled Settings • 0: Disabled • 1: Enabled wireless.radio.1.beacon_period The amount of time between beacon transmissions. wireless.radio.1.region Limits available channels to those allowed by local • Israel • USA regulations. • Hong Kong • Canada • Australia • Japan Default 100ms • • • • • wireless.radio.1.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Wireless Network Configuration Each WAC in a device can have up to four wireless SSIDs, each with different security settings and different mappings to VLANs. Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.ap.x.enabled Enables or disables the wireless network. 0: Disabled wireless.radio.1.ap.x.ssid The name of the wireless network visible to client devices. Choose a network name that relates closely to its function. For example "MST-VOICE". wireless.radio.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings configure options specific to WEP or WPA security; only the options specific to the chosen security mode need be configured. Field Description wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.auth Settings 1: Open 2: Shared key wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.keylen The WEP key length, longer is more secure wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.use_key 0: Short Key (64 bit) 1: Long Key (128 bit) 1-4 Determines which of the following preconfigured keys to use wireless.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Settings wireless.eap.reauth_time Amount of time in minutes before a client device is required to reauthenticate. Setting is at 120 minutes by default. wireless.eap.x.auth_mac Access to the RADIUS server by confirmation of the MAC address of the client device. 0: Disabled wireless.eap.x.server_address The IP address of the authentication server. default 0.0.0.0 wireless.eap.x.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.keylen The WEP key length, longer is more secure 0: Short Key (64 bit) wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.use_key 1: Long Key (128 bit) 1-4 Determines which of the following preconfigured keys to use wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.1 The first WEP key e.g. mine1 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.2 The second WEP key e.g. mine2 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.3 The third WEP key e.g. mine3 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Switch Configuration These settings control switch ports 1-8 and assign VLANs. The following settings are available for all ports. Note that the x in each parameter is replaced by the relevant port number. Field Description switch.port.x.enabled 0: Disabled 1: Enabled switch.port.x.name The name of the port switch.port.x.vlan_mode 1: ACCESS_PORT 2: TRUNK_PORT switch.port.x.vlan_membership Bitmask of the VLAN ID of which the port is a member.
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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide This chapter assists in the diagnosis and resolution of problems with AXON Core and AXON Air installation and operation. Problem Possible Causes Solution PoE devices are not operational. Insufficient power supplied to AXON Core to power PoE devices. Measure voltage supplied to AXON Core. If the voltage measures less than 20VDC, a JB11 junction box is required to enable the measurement. The PoE rail is not enabled.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Power supply instability. Incorrect Earthing scheme. Check AXON Air antennas are insulated from ground. Check PCB in the network switch has a floating earth (not grounded). There are too many network devices on the one power supply. Add additional power supplies. Isolate network segments so that in event of power supply failure, an overload condition is avoided. Signal loss in the fibre optic cable. Composite connector or fibre port is dirty.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing This appendix describes fibre optic cable continuity and testing. Fibre optic cable testing includes visual inspection and power loss testing. B1: Visual Inspection of the Fibre Optic Cable Fibre optic cable can be inspected by visually tracing and inspecting the connector. Visual Tracing Checking for continuity diagnoses whether the fibre optic cable is damaged or broken.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Component Power loss Connector 0.5 dBi Multi-mode fibre 1 dBi / km @ 1300nm Single-mode fibre 0.5 dBi / km @ 1300nm 0.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications Ethernet cable must conform to the following specifications when connecting to network devices: Polyethylene jacket 5.0-6.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix D: Device Discovery The MST Device Scanner can be used to discover and change the IP address of devices from any PC connected to the same network. Upon opening, the Device Scanner will automatically scan for devices. To use the Device Scanner, navigate to the folder where the program is stored, and double click devicescanner.exe. The Device Scanner shows the columns of information for discovered devices: Name - The hostname of the device.
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AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix E: Connecting a PC to an Network Device 1. This Appendix specifies how to set up a PC connection (with Windows XP operating system) to connect to an AXON Core or AXON AIR. 2. Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the network, note its TCP/IP configuration settings. 3. Click Start > Control Panel. Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 4. On the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed. 5. Click the Use the following IP address option button. 6. In the IP address field, enter a fixed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's IP address (for example 192.168.1.100). 7. In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix F: Maintenance Check List It is recommended all AXON Core and AXON Air units, antennas, cables and connectors are inspected at regular intervals. A maintenance checklist is provided below. Inspection Action Power Verify the voltage at each AXON Core is above 20VDC (using the web browser interface). Structural Inspect the outer case for any structural damage. Check the case is firmly closed.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix G: Acronyms Acronym Meaning AC Alternating Current AP Access Point DC Direct Current IP address Internet Protocol address IPxx Ingress Protection rating MAC address Media Access Control address MST Mine Site Technologies NS Network Switch PoE Power Over Ethernet PSU Power Supply Unit RF Radio Frequency SSID Service Set Identifier.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix H: AXON Core Specifications General Dimensions 360mm x 507mm x 146mm (H x W x D) – without mounting bracket Weight 9.0kg packaged Connectivity 3 x MST composite fibre ports (1000BASE-LX) 4 x IEEE 802.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1 x daisy chained AXON Air (100m CAT5) Copper Ethernet Port Crossover Auto MDI/MDIX crossover Auto negotiation 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Network Information Network Protocols IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 802.3i 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3x Full Duplex and flow control, 802.3z 1000BASE-X (Ethernet over fibre), 802.3ab 1000BASE-T (Ethernet over twisted-pairs), 802.3at Power over Ethernet enhancements (PoE+) 802.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix I: AXON Air Specifications General Dimensions 115mm x 135mm x 242mm (H x W x D) – without mounting bracket Weight 700g Connectivity 2 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports (1000BASE-T) 2 x IEEE 802.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A IEEE 802.1 LAN/MAN/WAN 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS), 8 traffic classes, o Automatic 802.1p tagging based on 802.1Q VLAN ID, 802.1D spanning tree, 802.1w rapid spanning tree, 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP).
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Receive sensitivity (typical) 2.
AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix J: Hardware Warranty Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global) provide a 12-month warranty for hardware supplied to the original purchaser. MST Global warrants that the hardware supplied will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original purchase. MST Global will repair or replace the defective hardware during the warranty period at no charge to the original owner.
Appendix K: AXON AIR Installation Addendum Professional installation AXON Air device must be installed by professionals. It is strictly forbidden to be installed and maintained by non-professionals. Application: Outdoor operation in 5150 – 5250 MHz band Country: United States of America When the frequency band 5150 – 5250 MHz is used outdoors in the U.S.A, the FCC mandates that it is necessary to keep the energy radiated above 30 degrees from the horizon below 21 dBm EIRP.
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