Trio Q Data Radio User Manual Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 10-14 1
Contents Part A – Preface 3 Part G– Quick Start Guide 71 Safety Information Revision History Important Information Compliance Information 3 5 5 6 Part B – Feature Overview 7 Step-by-Step Point to Point Setup Step-by-Step eDiags Setup System Topology Configuration Serial and MODBUS Single Frequency (Simplex) Mode 71 75 76 82 87 Introduction Features and Benefits Q Data Radio Range 7 8 9 Part H – Advanced 88 Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes 11 Connectivity Ease of Use Security 88 9
Part A - Preface Part A – Preface Safety Information Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
Part A - Preface Before using this product, read the Safety Information, Compliance information and all recommendations related to the purchased wireless communications equipment found within the Installation and Commissioning section found within the product user manual. The product user manual is available at www.schneider-electric.
Part A - Preface Revision History Important Information Issue: 08-14D - (August 2014) Initial release. Issue: 09-14 - (September 2014) Added QH450 Issue: 10-14 - (October 2014) Updated Compliance information. © Copyright 2014 Trio Datacom Pty Ltd All Rights Reserved This manual covers the operation of the Q Data Radio range. Specifications described are typical only and are subject to normal manufacturing and service tolerances.
Part A - Preface Compliance Information Site Grounding WARNING HAZARD TO HEALTH DUE TO RADIO FREQUENCY (RF) EXPOSURE • The radio equipment described in this user manual emits low level radio frequency energy. The concentrated energy may pose a health hazard depending on the type of antenna used. • To satisfy EU, FCC and Industry Canada requirements a minimum separation distance should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during operation as per the table below.
Part B – Feature Overview Part B – Feature Overview Introduction The Trio Q is a family of data radios designed for wireless transport of Telemetry and Remote SCADA data using the licensed UHF spectrum.
Part B – Feature Overview Features and Benefits Common Features – QR450 | QB450 | QP450 | QH450 Radio • UHF Frequency Band Operation : 400-450MHz and 450-518MHz • 12.
Part B – Feature Overview Q Data Radio Range QR450 - Half Duplex Radio The QR450 Half Duplex Radio is ideal for remote applications as it has a smaller form factor, allowing the product to be installed in space restricted cabinets/enclosures. The QR450 can also be used as an Entry Point (Base/Master Station) or repeater for systems with a small number of remotes where the transmitter duty cycle is low.
Part B – Feature Overview QH450 - Hot Standby Full Duplex Radio Complimenting the QR450 half duplex remote radio, the QH450 full duplex radio kit is ideal for deployment at base & repeater sites in systems using two frequency operation. In high duty cycle applications, the QH450 delivers maximum rated transmitter power in ambient temperatures up to +70°C (158°F). Where 1+1 hot standby redundancy is not required, the full duplex QB450 base/repeater station is available.
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes System Topologies Introduction Fundamental to understanding the use of the Q data radio range in your system is the need for a basic understanding of the different types of radio system topologies and system topology functions.
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Point to Multipoint (PTMP) A Point to Multipoint (PTMP) network is normally chosen when a central site (i.e.: The HOST application) needs to communicate with multiple REMOTE sites. Point to Multipoint (PTMP) operation requires the Entry Point site to have adequate RF coverage of all Remote sites. A PTMP offers optimal available bandwidth and data latency when multiple remote sites are required.
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Point to Multipoint via Repeater (PTMP via Rep) A Point to Multipoint via repeater (PTMP/R) network is a variation of the Point To Multipoint (PTMP) network. It is normally chosen when the site where the Host application (i.e.: Entry Point) does not have adequate RF coverage of Remote sites in the network. This network topology consists of a radio configured as a Repeater (typically full duplex), an entry point radio and a number of remotes.
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Point to Multipoint via Multiple Repeaters (PTMP via multiple Reps) A PTMP via multiple repeaters system is a variation of the PTMP/R system. It is normally chosen when the site where the Host application (i.e.: Entry Point) together with the first repeater have inadequate RF coverage of remote sites in the network. In this system topology, there are multiple radios configured as repeaters.
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Flat Multipoint to Multipoint (MPTMP) - Simplex A Multipoint to Multipoint network is a variation of the Point To Multipoint network. It is primarily used when the system requirement is for each site to be able to communicate directly with every other site. This requires every site to have adequate RF line of sight to every other site along with the use of simplex frequencies (Rx & Tx frequencies are the same).
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Operating Modes Introduction This section assumes the reader has an operational understanding of industrial Ethernet. A typical Ethernet network consists of a number of IP devices, all which share the requirement of data communication. In order for a pair of devices within an Ethernet based network to communicate with one another, they need to be able to address data to a specific destination (in this case, each other).
Part C – System Topologies & Operating Modes Router Mode The Q data radios can also be configured to operate in router mode. Router mode provides the radio the ability to route IP data, based on user configurable network routing rules (OSI model layer 3), between devices on different subnets. The benefits of router mode include: • Faster poll times • Higher throughput • Improved management of IP addresses Each radio behaves as a network gateway for its corresponding subnet.
Part D – Feature Detail Part D – Feature Detail Hardware QR450 Hardware Overview QR450 - Half Duplex Radio Mounting M ti H Holes l • Flat Panel Mounting • DIN Rail Mounting Diagnostics & Management • Status LEDs • RSSI O Output t t • Factory Reset DC Power • 10-30 V DC • 5W standby RF Port • Up to 10W RF Power • High VSWR Foldback • -40 to +70 degC (-40 to +158 degF) • Over Temperature Foldback Serial Ports • Dual RS-232 Serial Ports • Shared on single g DB-9 Connector • Break Out cable if two ports r
Part D – Feature Detail Efficiency and Bandwidth RF Speeds and Sensitivity RF Speed (Kbps) BER threshold (10^6) 8 16 24 32 -113 -110 -107 -100 12.5 8 16 24 32 -113 -110 -107 -100 25 14 28 42 56 -111 -109 -106 -99 Regulatory Channel Bandwidth The Trio Q data radios use continuous phase Region (KHz) modulation (CPM) which supports up to 10 Watts of transmitter output power, even at the fastest RF FCC/IC data rate. 12.
Part D – Feature Detail Automatic Retry Example The example below shows the ARQ behavior between a pair of radios when a packet is lost during a transmission (ARQ =1).
Part D – Feature Detail Dynamic Speed Selection Traditional narrow band SCADA data radios achieved wireless communication over long distances by transmitting at low RF data rates (typically 9600bps or less). Modern SCADA systems require faster RF data rates, due to the need to support additional traffic for Ethernet and IP. However, reliable transmission over long distances at faster RF data rates, can be difficult to achieve.
Part D – Feature Detail Consider now, in the below example where dynamic RF speed selection is enabled. Now that the receiving radio can adjust its RF speed dynamically, a faster RF speed can be chosen for normal operation. Even though the faster RF speed will not provide 20dB of fade margin, the system is still reliable because dynamic speed selection will drop down in RF speed when a signal fade occurs.
Part D – Feature Detail Dynamic speed selection derives QoS from both RSSI (Received Signal Strength) and ARQ performance in order to maintain a radio link operating at the fastest speed possible for the given quality of the link. Each radio stores a table of destination MAC addresses vs fastest RF speed in a dynamic speed cache, using information learned from previous transactions over the air. In this way, the radio dynamically learns what RF speed should be chosen for a transmission.
Part D – Feature Detail Dynamic Speed Cache The dynamic speed cache is used by a radio to record specific external values that are learnt. These values are then used by other processes within the radio (such as dynamic speed and ARQ) to help ensure optimum performance is achieved over the radio channel. External values that are learnt are shown in the table below. Remote Host MAC Associated Radio Serial Number RSSI level Remote Host MAC: The MAC address of a device which is connected to a remote radio.
Part D – Feature Detail Collision Avoidance Introduction In many SCADA and remote Telemetry applications, there exists the potential for over the air data collisions between radios. This can occur when multiple asynchronous data traffic is present on the radio channel, such as SCADA polling, SCADA exception reports, SNMP traps, pings and ARP requests.
Part D – Feature Detail Collision avoidance operational examples: Collision avoidance (C/A) has a number of user configurable parameters. These parameters work together with the specific mode of C/A chosen to minimise the number of collisions on the radio channel. Interaction of these parameters in C/A is best explained by reviewing the operational flow charts for common C/A configurations.
Part D – Feature Detail ChannelShare+™ Example 2 This flow chart shows the C/A operation in a remote radio with the following configuration: • C/A: ChannelShare+ • Backoff Method: Delay Before Tx attempt • Backoff time: - Max Slots: 16 - Slot Time: 20ms • Data Priority: Tx Data When data is ready to be transmitted, the remote radio waits a random time before checking the C/A busy flag to see if it is set (i.e. is the C/A master receiver busy).
Part D – Feature Detail Compression In determining whether to use compression, the type of application and the latency requirements may need to be considered. Compression will typically reduce the size of data packets being sent over the radio channel, if the original data is compressible, at the expense of slightly (ie: a few milliseconds) longer latency. SCADA traffic such as DNP3 or Modbus are well suited to compression.
Part D – Feature Detail Connectivity Embedded Serial Device Server A serial device server can perform two tasks: encapsulate serial data within IP headers to allow transportation of the serial data over a LAN/WAN, or take IP encapsulated serial data, strip off the IP headers and output the raw serial data. Normally, systems require a standalone device server to integrate external serial devices at remotes sites into a managed LAN/WAN.
Part D – Feature Detail Embedded MODBUS Gateway Q data radios have an embedded MODBUS Gateway feature that can be enabled to function like an external MODBUS gateway. The MODBUS gateway is a protocol converter between MODBUS/TCP and MODBUS RTU protocols. The gateway is an addition to the Device Server feature on the legacy serial port. When operating in MODBUS gateway mode, the remote radio provides the same functionality as if there was an external MODBUS gateway at each remote site of the system.
Part D – Feature Detail Ease of Use SNMP Diagnostics The Q data radio range can provide SNMP diagnostic data via an internal SNMP agent. The radio supports SNMP v1 & v2c along with notifications which includes traps and informs. SNMP facilities include RFC1213, Ethernet diagnostics and radio diagnostics The features and benefits of SNMP diagnostics include: • SNMP messages/notifications that can be sent to Clear SCADA or SNMP management software.
Part D – Feature Detail Web User Interface (WUI) Q data radios provide a graphical Web User Interface (WUI) which can be accessed by a web browser to perform configuration changes. This helps to eliminate the requirement for stand-alone configuration software to be installed on a PC. Text User Interface (TUI) The text user interface (TUI) provides an alternative to the HTML web user interface for configuration and diagnostics.
Part D – Feature Detail Diagnostics Tools The Q data radios provide SNMP access to radio diagnostics as well as providing embedded (web) diagnostics and commissioning features. Radio Diagnostics: The Q data radios include the ability for installers to review useful radio & Ethernet diagnostics parameters. The parameters include unit specific (date & time), network specific (Ethernet traffic) and radio specific parameters (Tx Power, DC volts, etc).
Part D – Feature Detail Packet Transmission Testing: When commissioning a radio link, it is useful to generate Ethernet traffic to test the link for functional performance. One method of generating traffic is using the “ping” utility provided on MS Windows based operating systems. Another method is to perform a packet transmission test. This can be done using the “Packet Transmission Test” facility provided in the radio.
Part D – Feature Detail Trio E Mode Compatibility Trio Q data radios can be configured to operate in E-Series mode. This can help a user to determine the length of time a full system upgrade will take. See the examples below: Typical E-Series system - Stage 1 The diagram below shows a typical E-Series system. E-Series system upgrade - Stage 2 New installations or replacements of E-Series radios can be performed with Q data radios operating in E-Series compatibility mode.
Part D – Feature Detail Switch system to Q Mode - Stage 3 Once an entire system has been converted to Q data radios, the radios can be configured to operate in Q Mode, allowing for faster over the air speeds.
Part D – Feature Detail Security Password Protection Configuration information can be protected by a user-defined login name and password. When a password is set, the programmer will request the password each time the radio is read. No configuration information can be displayed or changed without the entry of the correct password. AES encryption The 256-bit AES encryption feature can provide an encrypted channel that helps to prevent eaves-dropping and snooping.
Part D – Feature Detail HTTP Secure (HTTPS) HTTPS provides a secure and authenticated method for remotely accessing the Q data radios Web User Interface (WUI) for configuration and diagnostics. To access the Q data radios via HTTPS, use a web browser which has HTTPS capabilities. Common web browsers which provide HTTPS capabilities include: Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome.
Part E – Radio Planning and Design Part E – Radio Planning and Design Radio Path analysis Clear line of sight Radio path with good signal levels, attenuated only by free space loss. Obstructed Radio Path This path has an obstruction that will reduce the signal arriving at the field site. Understanding RF Path Requirements A radio modem needs a minimum amount of received RF signal to operate reliably and provide adequate data throughput.
Part E – Radio Planning and Design Effect of Earth Curvature on Long Paths This path requires greater mast height to offset the earth curvature experienced at such a distance (73km).
Part E – Radio Planning and Design BER & Fade Margin The BER specification used by the Q data radios shows ‘1 x 10E -6 BER’. This means one bit of data in a million bits of data will error at the BER threshold level. The BER threshold values can vary depending on the over the air data rate (RF speed). The BER thresholds can be found in the table shown.
Part E – Radio Planning and Design Radio Accessories Antennas Alignment of Directional Antennas There are basically two types of antennas – omnidirectional and directional. This is generally performed by altering the alignment of the antenna whilst measuring the received signal strength. If the signal is weak, it may be necessary to pre-align the antenna using a compass, GPS, visual or map guidance in order to “find” the wanted signal.
Part E – Radio Planning and Design RF Feeders and Protection Lightning Arrestor A lightning arrestor is used to help minimize lightning damage to radio devices. Lightning arrestors are made to bleed off electrostatic build-up to help prevent a direct lightning strike from hitting the antenna system. Also, if a lightning strike happens nearby, the arrestor helps to route the energy to ground.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Part F – Quick Reference Guide Introduction Welcome to the quick reference guide for the Q data radios. This guide provides general information on the physical attributes of the Q data radios including, physical dimensions, mounting guides, LED indications and physical interface connections.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting Instructions The radio should be mounted in a clean and dry location, protected from water, excessive dust, corrosive fumes, extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. In high power or high temperature applications, please allow sufficient passive or active ventilation. To avoid moisture ingress it is suggested to mount the radio with the connectors facing downwards.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide DIN rail mounting kit An optional DIN rail mounting kit is available for the QR450. The Mount is screwed onto the bottom of the QR450 giving the unit the ability to be simply ‘clipped’ and Locked onto 7.5 mm by 35 mm (0.3 in. x 1.4 in.) DIN rail.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide 58mm [2.28in.] 59mm [2.32in.] 58mm [2.28in.] 10mm [0.39in.] 10mm [0.39in.] 5mm [0.19in.] 34mm [1.33in.] 7mm [0.27in.] 70.5mm [2.77in.] 34mm [1.34in.] 70.5mm [2.77in.] 58.5mm [2.3in.] 34mm [1.33in.] 26mm [1.02in.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide DIN rail clip The DIN rail clip has a spring loaded latch to allow easy installation/removal of the radio device being installed. The DIN rail clip can be fitted to the DIN rail mounting bracket x5 different ways to allow as much installation flexibility as possible. 68mm [2.68in.] 16mm [0.62in.] 10mm [0.39in.] [0.62in.]16mm [0.39in.]10mm 5mm [0.19in.] 44mm [1.73in.] 5mm [0.19in.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Bottom mount DIN rail clip The DIN rail clip can be fitted on the bottom of the DIN rail mounting bracket three different ways shown below.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Requirements Rated Operating Voltage: 10 to 30V DC Input Power (Rx typical): 5 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) 30 22 37 37 40 51 Typical receive/standby input power is 5 Watts. The input power will vary in transmit mode according to RF output power level. The QR450 is supplied with a lock-in mating DC power connector which should be installed with the locking screws done up tightly (0.5 - 0.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Full Duplex Radio - QB450 Typical Radio Setup Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 10-14 51
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting The QB450 Full Duplex Radio is housed in a 1RU 19” rack enclosure. The radio is supplied with x2 1RU mounting brackets, which should be fitted to each side of the radio before it can be installed into a 19” rack. The mounting brackets can be fitted to the side of the radio in 3 different locations to provide different mounting capabilities: Front Mount, Proud Mount or Center Mount.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Physical Dimensions Metric: Body: - 436mm x 45mm x 405mm (D = 426mm including RF Ports) (L = 483mm With mounting wings) Mounting: - 465mm x 38mm Imperial: Body: - 17.17in x 1.77in x 15.94in (D = 16.77in including RF Ports) (L = 19in With mounting wings) Mounting: - 18.3in x 1.5in Note : Drawings not to scale.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Requirements Optional Operating Voltages: • 11 to 30V DC (Dual Input) • -48V DC (Dual Input) • 110/240Volts AC (Single or Dual Input) Input Power (Rx typical): 35 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) 30 55 37 70 40 84 Note: In high ambient temperature situations, the internal fans may operate, resulting in an increase of input power of up to 28 Watts. Typical receive/standby input power is 35 Watts.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Physical Interfaces Front Panel Serial port COM 1 & 2 Ethernet Ports 1 2 3 USB port Auxiliary port Rear Panel (11 to 30 VDC power supply option) Primary DC input 11 to 30 V Secondary DC input 11 to 30 V Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 10-14 Tx Antenna port (N-Type) 12 V DC output (for QH-HSC) Rx Antenna port (N-Type) Digital inputs 1, 2 & 3 Digital outputs 1, 2 & 3 55
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Hot Standby Full Duplex Radio - QH450 Introduction Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the QH450 Hot Standby full duplex radio. This section provides additional installation considerations, wiring diagrams and operational descriptions. This document should be read in conjunction with the QB450 full duplex radio Quick Start Guide. The QH450 is a redundant, hot standby full duplex radio providing automatic changeover facilities.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Operational Description The QH Hot Standby Controller (QHHSC) unit is a 1RU rack mounted module that interfaces to two separate full duplex radios (each 1RU rack mounted modules) via a number of RF and data cables. Both full duplex radios (Radio A & Radio B) operate simultaneously and should both be constantly receiving radio signals, however only data from one radio (the “online” radio) is directed to the user equipment.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Radio Position Allocation The QH is made up of three separate devices, a single QH hot standby controller and two separate QB full duplex radios. Within a hot standby arrangement, the two full duplex radios need to be allocated a QH position, Radio A or Radio B. The diagrams on the following pages use the radio position allocation shown below.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Communication Ports There are multiple connections which need to be established between front panel interfaces of the QH • COM 1/2 (Both Radios to QHHSC) • AUX (Both Radios to QHHSC) • ETH 1 (Both Radios to QHHSC) • ETH 3 (Between Radios A & B) SCADA Host / SCADA Equipment Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 10-14 59
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply and Protection The QH has facilities for dual power supplies to provide for a redundant system. A separate power supply should be used for each of the full duplex radios, then to help increase reliability, cross-over the power supplies to each of the secondary supply inputs of the full duplex radios shown in the diagram below. Each full duplex radio has diode-ORed supply inputs, so a redundant power supply pair for each full duplex radio is also possible.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Connecting Antennas and RF Feeders There are 2 primary antenna connection options. All connectors used are standard N Type sockets. See diagrams below for further details.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Front Panel Operation User Ports Select Switch Digital switching in the hot standby controller directs user data to and from the user ports on the front panel directly to the user ports on the online radio.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide LED indicators Each image below shows where to find the LED indicators of each Q data radio. Top of QR450 Front of QR450 Front of QB450 & QP450 Front of QB450 & QP450 Pwr/TX - DC Power & TX LEDs If all the LEDs are off, no DC power is reaching the radio modem or the internal fuse is open. Successful power-up is indicated by the Pwr/Tx LED showing a continuous GREEN state. Tx Indicator (Tx) : When the transmitter is active the Pwr/Tx LED is in a RED state.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide ETH 1 & ETH 2 - Ethernet Link and Activity LEDs The Ethernet port LEDs are found on the physical RJ45 sockets, located on the front panel. Green LED activity typically represents a current physical connection to another Ethernet device has been established. Amber LED activity indicates Ethernet data is being transferred between the local Ethernet port and another Ethernet device.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Connecting Antennas The RF antenna system should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local regulatory requirements. • The RF (Antenna) connector on the QR450 is a TNC type female connector. • The RF (Antenna) connectors on the QB450 and the QP450 are N-Type female connectors. Good quality, low loss, feeder cable, should be considered according to the length of the cable run.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Serial Ports - COM 1/2 The Q data radios feature a 9 pin miniature D-Shell (DE-9) Female connector that supports two individual serial port connections. Each serial port is associated with an embedded serial terminal server that provides the serial to TCP/IP or UDP/ IP connectivity. • COM 1 uses pins 2, 3, 7 & 8 with pin 5 as the common ground. • COM 2 uses pins 4 & 6 with pin 5 as the common ground.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Activating Transmitter Data sent to either of the radio’s communication ports (Ethernet or Serial Port) will cause the radio to key up it’s transmitter and send the data over the air. However, to test the transmitter with external test equipment (Tx power, VSWR or Frequency), or to test another radio’s receiver, the Q data radio provides a means to manually control the activation of the transmitter.
Digital I/O Three channels of digital user inputs and outputs (Digital User I/O) can be read/written to via TView+ Diagnostics or SNMP. Digital user I/O is available on the following products: • QB450 Full Duplex Radio • QH450 Hot Standby Full Duplex Radio • QP450 Hot Standby Half Duplex Radio Information on how to control and monitor this I/O using TView+ Diagnostics can be found in Part G - TView+ Management Suite - Remote Diagnostics & Network Controller.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Connecting to Web User Interface (WUI) he Q data radios provide an embedded web server which provides access to the Web User Interface (WUI). The WUI can be used to perform configuration changes on the radio. To change a configuration parameter in a Q data radio, connect your PC to one of the Ethernet ports (ETH 1 or ETH 2) and direct your browser to the IP address of the Q data radio.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Resolving Ethernet Connection Issues Here are some basic tips to help you along the way with Ethernet configuration issues. The Windows operating system (and others) comes complete with many useful tools. First, you need to open a command window. This can be done by clicking on “Start” then “Run” and entering “CMD” and clicking OK.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Part G– Quick Start Guide Step-by-Step Point to Point Setup Introduction This document describes the 10 key steps required for: • Connecting and configuring a pair of Q data radios. • Performing basic diagnostics and health checks • Connecting user equipment such as Host Software and/or RTUs Typical Bench setup Step 1 - RF and DC power connection RF Connection Bench testing is typically performed over short distances, so RF signals need to be significantly attenuated.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 3 - Setup for Radio Configuration IP Address and Factory Default The factory default IP address of the Q data radios is 192.168.2.15. If you want to perform configuration changes on your Q data radio and are not aware of the configured IP address, you may need to activate a factory reset. Alternatively, COM 1 can provide access to the radio’s configuration via Text User Interface (as long as this port remains at the default configuration).
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 5 - Activate Entry Point - PTP Wizard Select Point to Point with Half Duplex Entry Point. Select ‘Entry Point radio’ and click on the “Start The Wizard” button. The Wizard now prompts the user to configure the minimum parameters to achieve point to point operation. For each configuration item, help text is provided on the HTML programmer interface. If you are manually specifying IP addresses, ensure you record them for future reference.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 9 - Packet Transmission Test This tool provides a useful way to test a radio communications link by transmitting data packets between two units in a loopbacked mode. You can find this tool in the “Diagnostics” tab, then click on the “Packet Transmission Test” sub-menu. Enter the “Destination IP Address” field with the IP address of the of the target radio that you want to ping. Ensure the “Number of Packets” is set to 1000. Now click on the “Start Packet Test” button.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step-by-Step eDiags Setup e-diagnostics (also known as eDiags) is a feature of the TView+ diagnostics software that encapsulates the TView+ diagnostics protocol in an Ethernet UDP/IP packet. Together with the eDiags server embedded into each Q data radio, the user can monitor a Q data radio network using the TView+ diagnostics software over an Ethernet LAN/WAN. A typical use diagram is shown below.
Part G – Quick Start Guide System Topology Configuration Transparent Bridge Mode Introduction The following Diagrams are designed to provide configuration information on typical topologies. The channel bandwidth and Tx/Rx frequencies are not shown within the diagrams, as they depend on the users license. The following diagrams show ‘/24’ after an IP address. This short hand addressing indicates the device’s subnet mask. ‘/24’ equals a subnet mask of 255.255.255.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Point to Multipoint - Full Duplex Entry Point Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.21/24 Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.22/24 Full Duplex Entry Point Radio Settings: Operating Mode: Bridge Mode Collision avoidance: ChannelShare+ Collision avoidance Master: Enabled RF Data Rate: Dynamic Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Point to Multipoint via Repeater - Full Duplex Repeater Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.22/24 Half Duplex Entry Point Radio Settings: Operating Mode: Bridge Mode Collision avoidance: ChannelShare+ RF Data Rate: Dynamic Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.20/24 Full Duplex Repeater Radio Settings: Operating Mode: Bridge Mode Peer to peer repeat: Enabled Collision avoidance: ChannelShare+ Collision avoidance Master: Enabled RF Data Rate: Dynamic Network Settings: IP: 192.168.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Multipoint to Multipoint Half Duplex Entry Point Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.20/24 Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.22/24 Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.21/24 Remote Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Router Mode Introduction The following Diagrams are designed to provide configuration information on typical topologies. The channel bandwidth and Tx/Rx frequencies are not shown within the diagrams, as they depend on the users license. The following diagrams show ‘/24’ after an IP address. This short hand addressing indicates the device’s subnet mask. ‘/24’ equals a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Short hand addressing can be used when writing a static route.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Point to Multipoint via multiple Repeaters Host Application IP: 192.168.1.2/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Entry Point Network Settings: IP: 192.168.1.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10..10.10.1/24 Route Table Entries: 192.168.3.0/24 10.10.10.2 192.168.4.0/24 10.10.10.2 192.168.5.0/24 10.10.10.2 Full Duplex Repeater Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10.10.10.2/24 Route Table Entries: 192.168.1.0/24 10.10.10.1 192.168.3.0/24 10.10.10.3 192.168.4.0/24 10.10.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Serial and MODBUS Introduction Point to Point serial connectivity can be achieved by using the serial device server embedded within the Q data radios radio. The serial device server has three protocols available, each with their own benefits: TCP: Establishes a session based connection, providing high reliability on data delivery. UDP: Consumes low bandwidth and provides a low latency connection. PPP: Provides a virtual Ethernet connection over a serial link.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Serial data transport via PPP Connect your PC’s Ethernet port to ETH1 or ETH2 of the radio being configured and using a web browser, browse to the radio’s configuration page by entering the IP address the unit into the browser’s URL bar. Once the configuration has been activated, repeat the process for the remaining radio. To access the parameters below, browse to the “Setup” tab and select the “COM1” option under “Configuration”.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Point to MultiPoint Serial to Serial Link Setup Introduction Point to Multipoint serial connectivity can be achieved by using the serial device server embedded within the Q data radios. The serial device server can be used in UDP mode, to achieve a point to multipoint serial link.
Part G – Quick Start Guide MODBUS Gateway Introduction Point-to-Point (PTP) with MODBUS TCP to MODBUS RTU can be performed by using the MODBUS gateway feature embedded within the Q data radios. MODBUS TCP to MODBUS RTU - Point to point Connect your PC’s Ethernet port to ETH1 or ETH2 of the radio being configured and using a web browser, browse to the radio’s configuration page by entering the IP address the unit into the browser’s URL bar.
Part G – Quick Start Guide MODBUS TCP to MODBUS RTU - Point to multipoint Introduction Point to multipoint (PTMP) with MODBUS TCP to MODBUS RTU can be performed by using the MODBUS gateway feature embedded within the Q data radios. MODBUS TCP to MODBUS RTU - Point to multipoint Connect your PC’s Ethernet port to ETH1 or ETH2 of the radio being configured and using a web browser, browse to the radio’s configuration page by entering the IP address the unit into the browser’s URL bar.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Single Frequency (Simplex) Mode Introduction Half Duplex Trio Q data radios can operate in a single frequency (Simplex) mode. This means the transmitting and receiving frequencies are the same single frequency. See the diagram below.
Part H – Advanced Part H – Advanced Connectivity Text User Interface (TUI) The Text user interface can be accessed via; a serial connection, a Telnet session or a SSH session. TUI Interface - Serial Console The serial TUI interface is accessed via the COM 1/2 interface as shown in the diagram below. By default, the TUI can be accessed via COM 1 (Pins 2,3 & 5) .
Part H – Advanced TUI Interface - Telnet session The text user interface can be accessed via Telnet. This is convenient if you are remotely connected to a Q data radio via an Ethernet network. The Telnet interface requires much less bandwidth compared to the web user interface, which results in higher speed access to configuration parameters and diagnostics. Most computer operating systems come with integrated Telnet software.
Part H – Advanced The TUI is divided into three distinct areas : (1) Unit Information - Displays unique unit information about the radio such as serial number, currently configured IP address and firmware pack version identification. (2) Configuration - Provides access to the configuration of Network Parameters, Radio configuration, Serial interfaces, eDiags, Security, SNMP and IP routing. (3) Diagnostics - Provides access to the Diagnostics facilities in the radio.
Part H – Advanced Secure Shell (SSH) Secure Shell (SSH) provides a secure alternative to standard Telnet. To access the Q data radio’s Text User Interface (TUI) via the embedded SSH server, use an SSH client. The following example shows how to access a Q data radio’s TUI using a commonly used Windows SSH client called PuTTY. Before you can connect to the TUI via SSH, ensure that the SSH server within the Q data radio is enabled (set to SSH Terminal to Enable).
Part H – Advanced Configure the SSH client (in this case PuTTY) to interface correctly with the embedded Q data radio’s SSH server. The Port number for the embedded Q data radio’s SSH terminal is 22. This is a standard and is not user definable. The SSH terminal also requires a user name and password to be configured. Upon logging into the Q data radio via SSH, the user will be prompted for the user name and password.
Part H – Advanced Web User Interface (WUI) The Web User Interface can be access via a HTTP connection or a HTTPS connection. For instructions on how to access the WUI via a HTTP connection, refer to the Quick Reference Guide section within this manual. HTTP Secure (HTTPS) The Q data radio’s web user interface can be accessed through a secure HTTP (HTTPS) connection.
Part H – Advanced Resolving web browser issues: Every web browser has a list of trusted Certification Authorities (CAs). When either a CA that is not included within the web browsers trusted list is used to sign a certificate, or a self signed certificate is used, a security message will appear within the web browser when an attempt to access a Q data radio’s WUI via HTTPS is made. See the example below (Example uses internet explorer 8).
Part H – Advanced This will start the certificate import wizard. Select the Next button. Select the ‘Place all certificates in the following store’ option and press the ‘Browse...’ button. Select the ‘Trusted Root Certification Authorities’ folder and press the ‘OK’ button. Once the import directory has been selected, press the ‘Finish’ button. A security warning will appear providing information about the added certificate exception. Press the ‘Yes’ button to complete the installation process.
Part H – Advanced Ease of Use SNMP - Diagnostic objects and Notifications Introduction The Q data radio’s SNMP Interface supports: • Supports RFC1213 (Unit name, Unit Location, Firmware, Uptime, etc). Details about RFC1213 and the SNMP parameters included in this standard can be found in this link : http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc1213.
Part H – Advanced Summary of SNMP MIB Objects Supported Object name Object Identifier (OID) Syntax Object description serialNumber .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.1.1.0 String Serial number of the Q data radio modelNumber .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.1.2.0 String Model number of the Q data radio General Group: hardwareRevision .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.1.3.0 String Hardware revision of the Q data radio firmwareRevision .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.1.5.0 String The firmware revision the Q data radio date .1.3.6.
Part H – Advanced Object name Object Identifier (OID) Syntax Object description snmpVersion .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.1.0 Integer Default SNMP version consoleLoginStatus1 .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.2.0 Integer Console login status for COM1 consoleLoginStatus2 .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.3.0 Integer Console login status for COM2 numberOfActiveTelnetSessions Security Group: .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.4.0 Integer Number of active Telnet sessions telnetSessionTable .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Group: operationalAlarm .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.1.0 Integer Operational alarm rxPllLocked .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.2.0 Integer Receiver PLL lock status radioVswrAlarmState .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.10.1.2.1 Integer High VSWR Normal =Operating within normal conditions, UserAlarm =Operating outside of user specified limits, CriticalAlarm =Operating outside of specified operating limits. externalSupplyVoltageAlarmState .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.11.
Part H – Advanced SNMP - User Alarm Object Specifications Global alarm detection can change alarm state, based on the highest active alarm state (1 Normal state, 2 User alarm state, 3 Critical alarm state) of all the other SNMP alarm detection objects within the alarm group (with the exception of operational alarm).
Part H – Advanced SNMP - Critical Alarm Object Specifications Operational Alarm Detection Name operationalAlarm Alarm states Yes (1), No (2) Alarm limits No limits, if the radio go into a operational alarm state, the object changes alarm state to Yes (1).
Part H – Advanced SNMP - Notifications Customisations can be made on which SNMP alarms will be detected, along with the user alarm limits which will trigger an alarm state change and can be sent as a notification. To configure which alarms are to be detected or to configure the limits of a user alarm state change, see the user alarm management section found within the SNMP page of the Q data radio web user interface.
Part H – Advanced Operational Alarm Detection Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationOperationalAlarm .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.1 Operational Alarm Detection Notification Objects Name operationalAlarm OID .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.1.0 Position Specific Code 0 1 Description Operational alarm state PLL Lock Alarm Detection Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationPllLock .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.
Part H – Advanced RSSI Alarm Detection Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationRssi .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.7 RSSI Alarm Detection Notification Objects Name radioRssiAlarmState radioRssiValue OID Position Specific Code Description .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.13.1.2.1 0 7 Radio RSSI alarm state .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.2.8.1.2.1 1 7 Radio RSSI value Transmit Power Alarm Detection Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationTxPower .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.
Part H – Advanced SNMP - QB, QP & QH Specific Notifications Digital Input 1 Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationDigitalInput1Notification .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.20 Digital Input 1 Notification Objects Name digitalInput OID Position Specific Code 0 20 .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.6.2.1.2.1 Description Digital input 1 value Digital Input 2 Notification Notification Name Notification OID notificationDigitalInput2Notification .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.10.
Part H – Advanced E-Series Mode Compatibility The Trio Q data radio can be configured to operate in an E-Series radio network. To configure the Q to operate in E-Series compatibility mode, browse into the radios configuration page and go to: Setup -> Radio. Within the Modulation section change Compatibility to E Data Radio Mode. Select the appropriate modulation type to suit the country of approval (FCC, ETSI, ACA), radio channel bandwidth (12.
Part H – Advanced Security AES Encryption When encryption is enabled in a network, all data sent over the air is protected from eavesdropping and can only be read by radios sharing the same Encryption Key. Encryption must be enabled in each radio in a network. The encryption key is 256 bits long and is entered as string or a hexadecimal number. For maximum security the key chosen should be one that is difficult for an intruder to guess.
Part I – Installation & Commissioning Part I – Installation & Commissioning Introduction POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS (QB450) All Q data radios need to be properly installed and commissioned in order to function reliably. Installers should be familiar with RF products / installations and are equipped with appropriate tools necessary to help ensure the ongoing reliability of a communications system.
Part I – Installation & Commissioning ANTENNA INSTALLATION Where possible, avoid mounting antennas: The selection of antennas and their placement can influence RF link quality. 1. Against or adjacent to steel structures. Antennas are generally mounted to a vertical pole with either vertical or horizontal polarization as per the license requirement. 2. In an area which will have intermittent obstructions - people walking past, vehicles driving past etc.
Part I – Installation & Commissioning Optimizing the Antenna for Rx Signal When using a directional antenna, it will be necessary to align the antenna to achieve optimal received signal. This can be done using TView+ Diagnostics (measured RSSI) or by measuring the RSSI output on Pin 9 of the serial com port. This can be done by using the (0-5Vdc) output on Pin 9 of the serial com port to indicate signal strength (RSSI). This voltage can be converted to dBm using the chart below.
Part I – Installation & Commissioning Commissioning Unit Specific: When commissioning an Ethernet radio network, ensure that the incoming received signal strength (RSSI) is adequate to provide reliable communications. Date: Specifies the current date and time. For the date and time to be correct the radio needs to be configured to synchronise with a NTP Time Server. In order for a system to operate reliably, an “adequate” signal level needs to be present which allows for fading and interference.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Firmware Updating Introduction Schneider Electric work towards providing enhancements and improvements to the firmware for the Q data radios. It is recommended that you keep your Q data radios up to date with the latest firmware releases. The following instructions can be used to upgrade firmware in any Q Data Radio.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Global Firmware Updating Introduction The TView+ Programming software provides a facility to perform Global firmware updates to every Q data radio within a network over the RF channel. The Global firmware update facility uses two techniques to limit the impact on user data. 1. Data rate limiting which trickles the data onto the RF channel at 5% of the channel capacity. 2.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Verify Selected Button: Once the units have either been discovered automatically or have been manually entered, ensure that the units that require firmware upgrading are checked in the ‘Select’ column. Once the units are selected, click the “Verify Selected” button. This will verify that each of the selected units will respond again.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Fuse Replacement - QR450 WARNING HAZARD OF FIRE Where an internal fuse is to be replaced, the replacement fuse must be of the specified type and current rating. Refer to fuse replacement instructions within the product user manual before servicing. The fuse in a QR450 in not soldered into place. Instead it is mounted within a fixed fuse holder. To replace the fuse, the following instructions should be used. • Remove the blown fuse.
Part K - Support Options Part K – Support Options When e-mailing questions to our support staff, make sure you tell us the exact model number (and serial number if possible) of the Trio equipment you are working with. Include as much detail as possible about the situation including radio configuration files and system diagrams, also any tests that you have done which may help us to better understand the issue.
