Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide ICT Hardware Installers 19/06/2018
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Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Responsible use This document describes a Minetec system, including how to operate or troubleshoot hardware and/or software. The procedures and guidelines are not prescriptive and do not include operational and safety processes that may apply at your site.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide • • • • Although all Minetec wireless devices meet established standards for exposure to RF energy, use additional common-sense precautions to minimise potentially harmful RF radiation. For example, increasing the distance from an RF source reduces the exposure. Unless qualified and authorised, never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to the device.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Contents 1 About this document .................................................................................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Document revision ....................................................................................................................2 Reference material....................................................................................................................2 Audience ..........
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Figure 8 Bridge threaded rod mount..................................................................................................... 15 Figure 9 Bridge LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 17 Figure 10 ICT cabinet schematic ............................................................................................................
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 1 About this document 1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This document describes the Minetec system infrastructure installation to be undertaken. Minetec Wi-Fi WASP™ Bridges ('Bridges'), Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Points ('Access Points' or 'AP') and ICT Cabinet will be fitted in pre-determined mine site locations to enable tracking/zoning of vehicles, visualisation of vehicles and task management.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 1 About this document Exclusions: This document excludes firmware configuration. Refer to the relevant configuration manuals if applicable. 1.1 Document revision Document information Release Date Document Version Notes 1/10/2017 0.1 Initial draft 3/10/2017 0.2 22/05/2018 0.3 Updated for WIFI WASP hardware. 19/02/2019 1.0 GA1 aligned release. 1.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 1 About this document 1.4 Notes and icons Throughout this document, the following icons and text formats have the meanings as indicated: Notes in this style highlight important general information. Caution notes in this style may have an impact on the safety or wellbeing of personnel and/or equipment. Tips in this style provide helpful process tips.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 2 Guidelines 2 GUIDELINES 2.1 Wiring and power Before commencing installation, ensure all relevant onsite permissions have been obtained and all required hardware and cabling is available. This section describes general wiring and connection considerations for all equipment. All wiring should be installed in accordance with AS/NZS 4871- Electrical Equipment for Mines and Quarries. Other standards or directives may also apply.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 2 Guidelines 2.1.1 Access Point power consumption The following information is a guide only and does not represent a specification. Access Point tests provided the following results for nominal and peak power consumption under the load conditions indicated. Power consumption is typically 7.5 W typical at 48V dc with a range of 7-10 W dependent on load and voltage. See the table below for examples.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 2 Guidelines 2.3 Hardware To prevent damage to the devices product and to ensure the correct operations, please read these precaution statements before installing or troubleshooting any devices. CAUTION Do not attempt to service any device unless both qualified and authorised my Minetec in writing, and as indicated in this document. • • • • Disconnect devices from all power sources before cleaning.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 3 Planning 3 PLANNING When completing the Planning phase for a site installation, consider the items listed below. There may also be other, site-specific considerations to take into account. When planning the installation, ensure: • Engineering drawings: Engineering drawings have been received and are available, and that they include schematics and proposed layouts.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 3 Planning 3.2 Physical device preparation Complete the following preparation for Access Points and Bridges: • Attach the device antennas making sure to use self-amalgamating tape or similar removable sealant. All sealed connections must be reversible. • If mounting to a threaded rod, ensure a hole of the correct size is drilled to the device bracket if one doesn’t already exist.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure 4 INSTALLING INFRASTRUCTURE This section outlines installation guidelines for the various infrastructure components of Minetec systems. At the end of each section, a basic power-on check is outlined to ensure the devices are connected and working properly. 4.1 Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Point Access Points, shown in Figure 1 below, act as data aggregation points that calculate and store location information.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Figure 2 AP Mesh mount Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Figure 3 AP Threaded rod mount 4.1.1 Before you start Before commencing work, plan and prepare for the installation ensuring that you read, understand and perform the appropriate planning and preparation steps including, but not limited to: • Guidelines on page 4. • Planning on page 7. • All electrical work to be done by qualified, authorised and deemed competent persons.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Guide 1 Installing a Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Point For best performance and hardware integrity, follow these guidelines to install an Access Point. Step Action/Response • 1) Install the mounting option. • If using a threaded rod, drill and install the rod to the verified position and allow Chemset (or other suitable adhesive product) to set.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Step 8) Mark up. Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Action/Response Comments When ready, complete a basic poweron check. page 12 for expected LED states when connected to power. Mark up (red line) installation drawings Installation of the device is now to indicate any changes to installation complete. locations (cabling or AP). 4.1.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Figure 4 Access Point LEDs Device label window 2x Ethernet ports per side Network LED System LED Power LED 2x DC power connectors per side 3x antenna connectors 4.2 Wi-Fi WASP™ Bridge Bridges are installed in known, and fixed locations around a mine. See Figure 5 on page 14. Bridges communicate with Mobile Nodes, installed on vehicles, and Access Points installed throughout the mine site.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Figure 5 Bridge with standard bracket 4.2.1 Before you start Before commencing work, plan and prepare for the installation ensuring that you read, understand and perform the appropriate planning and preparation steps including, but not limited to: • Guidelines on page 4. • Planning on page 7. • All electrical work to be done by qualified, authorised and deemed competent persons.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Figure 6 Typical Bridge arrangement Figure 7 Bridge mesh mount Figure 8 Bridge threaded rod mount 15 / 28 Rev: 1 © Minetec 2019
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure 4.2.2 Bridge installation Before performing the steps in this guide, ensure all site operational, EHS and/or maintenance practices are followed including, but not limited to the 'permit to work' system, isolation of stored energy and use of the appropriate PPE. If site-specific Work Instructions exist for any of the tasks described in this section, use those Work Instructions instead of these guidelines.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Step Action/Response 6) Check cables and Check all connections, cables and anchor points. connections. Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Comments Do this before connecting to power. Follow on-site operational and HSE practises before applying power. 7) Perform power-on check. 8) Mark up.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure Table 4 Bridge LED states LED Network System Power LED activity Description (default behaviour, all voltages nominal) Solid green Device has joined a network. Off Flashing green Device has not joined a network. Confirm Power LED OK. Bridge fault if Access Point network is available and in range for wireless connection. Device OK. The flash cycle frequency changes during start-up and with data load.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure o Measure the distance to the first Access Point and Bridge and Ethernet points allowing for some slack. o Use the power and Ethernet cables prepared for the Access Point. Terminate the Ethernet cable with the provided Ethernet connector in a straight through configuration. 240Vac power wiring will be handled by the site electrician.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure If site-specific Work Instructions exist for any of the tasks described in this section, use those Work Instructions instead of these guidelines. Guide 3 Installing an ICT Cabinet For best performance and hardware integrity, follow these guidelines when installing an ICT Cabinet. Step Action/Response 1) Install the Confirm the mounting option.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 4 Installing Infrastructure 4.3.3 Power-on check The ICT Cabinet must be connected to the system network before a power-on check can be completed. Ensure all the circuit breakers are up and providing power to the devices. Check the status of the power LED and Ethernet link LEDS on the Cisco Switch in Figure 11 below to confirm the unit is working correctly.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 5 Troubleshooting 5 TROUBLESHOOTING If the troubleshooting procedures in this section do not help resolve an issue, contact Minetec. Contents 5.1 5.2 5.3 Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Point .................................................................................................... 23 Wi-Fi WASP™ Bridge .............................................................................................................. 24 ICT Cabinet ........
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Point The troubleshooting steps below cover the physical installation of an Access Point only. Typical causes of failure include, but are not limited to: • Damage. • Environment. • No power/inadequate power. • Corrupted firmware. • No network available. • Invalid credentials to connect to a network. • No MineOffice/Minetec services operating on network.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.2 Wi-Fi WASP™ Bridge The troubleshooting steps below cover the physical installation of a Bridge only. Check for 1) Physical damage Test Action for failed test Visually inspect the device for obvious physical damage and ensure that it appears to be in good physical order. Contact your supervisor to arrange a replacement using the RMA Procedure on page 26.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.3 ICT Cabinet This table only covers the installation and mounting of an ICT Cabinet. Check for 1) Physical damage. Test Action for failed test Visually inspect the device for obvious physical damage and ensure that it appears to be in good physical order. Contact your supervisor to arrange a replacement using the RMA Procedure on page 26.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 6 Support 6 SUPPORT Help using software or hardware If you need help with using Minetec software or hardware, in the first instance, contact your Supervisor or the person who delivered your training. Hardware faults and software bugs Supervisors/System Administrators Please refer to the Minetec Operational Support Plan for details on the level of support to be provided to your site.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Section 7 Glossary 7 GLOSSARY Term Detail Access Point A Wi-Fi WASP™ Access Point provides standard Wi-Fi access to third-party devices and provides a bridge between standard Wi-Fi and WASP network operating in the 5.8 GHz band. Daisy-chained Access Points provide ranging data backhaul and communications over a serial Ethernet backbone.
Wi-Fi WASP Infrastructure Installation Guide Installation Guide Term Section 7 Glossary Detail • Fitters and Maintenance crew. • Sub-contractors and Visitors. • System Administrators and ICT technicians. In the context of this document, all personnel use Minetec hardware and/or software. PPE Personal Protective Equipment Procedure Steps to perform a system task using Minetec hardware or software.
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