Trio Q Data Radio User Manual Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 12-16 1
Contents Part A – Preface 3 Part G– Quick Start Guide Safety Information Revision History Important Information Compliance Information 3 6 6 7 Part B – Feature Overview 8 Step-by-Step Point to Point Setup QH Hot Standby Quick Start Guide Step-by-Step eDiags Setup System Topology Configuration Router Mode Network Address Translation (NAT) Virtual LAN (VLAN) Serial and MODBUS Single Frequency (Simplex) Mode E-Series Emulation Mode 91 95 98 99 104 108 111 115 120 122 Part H – Advanced 124 Connectivi
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 Wiring In order to improve the security of the installation, follow the rules below: NOTICE HAZARD OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • The radio modem can be damaged if there is any potential difference between the chassis-ground, RS-232 signal ground, power (-) input, or antenna coaxial shield. Before connecting any wiring, ensure that all components are earthed to a common ground point.
Part A - Preface Compliance Information Revision History Issue: 03-15 - (March 2015) Alarms and Events Issue: 05-15 - (May 2015) Updated Compliance Information. Issue: 11-15 - (November 2015) Updates to support new features in firmware release 1.4.0 Issue: 06-16 - (June 2016) Updates to support new features in firmware release 1.5.
Part A - Preface Site Grounding Industry Canada Ensure that the chassis mounting plate, power supply (-) Ground, RTU terminal device, and lightning arrester, are all securely connected to the ground in the building installation or a common ground point to which an earth/ ground stake is attached. This device complies with Industry Canada’s licenseexempt RSSs.
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 VHF and UHF spectrum. Trio Q Data Radios are ideal where: • Total ownership and control of the data radio network is required • There are long distances to cover • Public Communications (i.e.
Part B – Feature Overview Features and Benefits Common Features – QR | QB | QP | QH Radio • VHF Frequency Band Operation: 135...175 MHz • UHF Frequency Band Operation : 400...450 MHz and 450...518 MHz • 12.5kHz and 25kHz channel operation in one radio model • User configurable transmitter output power up to 10 Watts • Coverage of common international frequency bands • Designed to meet international FCC & ETSI radio regulatory requirements • VSWR and over temperature protection • Operation over full -40...
Part B – Feature Overview Q Data Radio Range QR450 - UHF 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 QP150 and QP450 - Hot Standby Half Duplex Radio The QP half duplex radio is ideal for deployment at base & repeater sites in systems using dual frequency (half duplex) or single frequency (simplex) operation, where it will only be required to transmit OR receive. In high duty cycle applications, the QP delivers maximum rated transmitter power in ambient temperatures up to 70°C (158°F).
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 QR150 - Half Duplex Radio Diagnostics & Management Mounting Holes • Flat panel mounting • DIN rail mounting • Status LEDs • RSSI output • Factory reset button Digital Inputs/Outputs • 2 pins dedicated as digital inputs or outputs • Read/Write Via SNMP DC Power • 10...30 Vdc • 5 W standby USB Port RF Ports • User-configurable Single antenna or separate Tx/Rx antenna. • Up to 10 W RF power • High VSWR foldback • -40...70 oC (-40...
Part D – Feature Detail QB150 & QB450 - Full Duplex Radio RF Port Digital Inputs/Outputs • 3 DI / 3 DO • Alarm Output • Read/Write via SNMP • Up to 10 W RF power • Separate Tx/Rx connections • High VSWR foldback • Over-temperature foldback Diagnostics & Management • Status LEDs • RSSI output • Factory reset button USB Port Ethernet Ports • 3 x 10/100 MBps • Auto MDIX Sensing General • 19 in. 1 RU Rack mounted • -40...70 oC (-40...
Part D – Feature Detail Efficiency and Bandwidth RF Speeds and Sensitivity The Trio Q data radios use continuous phase modulation (CPM) which supports up to 10 Watts of transmitter output power, even at the fastest RF data rate. Regulatory Region RF Speed (Kbps) VHF (150) UHF (450) 12.5 8 16 24 32 -113 -111 -108 -100 -113 -110 -107 -100 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 that optimum performance is achieved over the radio channel. External values that are learnt are shown in the table below.
Part D – Feature Detail E-Series Emulation Mode The Q data radios can be configured to operate in E-Series emulation mode. This can allow the replacement of existing E-Series radio networks to be upgraded to Q data radio systems at a pace the user defines.
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 Digital Collision Avoidance Example 2 This flow chart shows the C/A operation in a remote radio with the following configuration: • C/A: Digital • 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 The radio can apply compression to the payload of an IP packet, prior to transmitting it over the air. It can take upto 2 ms for the payload to be run through the compressor. Generally, once the payload has run through the compressor, the payload becomes smaller in size, reducing the amount of packets required to be transmitted, therefore, reducing over-all latency.
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. • 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 Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Address Translation (NAT) provides a radio in IP routing mode, the ability to perform local port forwarding. Port forwarding can be beneficial in a network where: - An IP network has run out of available IP addresses. - Multiple devices co-exist on a single IP network while sharing the same IP address. In a standard IP routing radio network, each radio behaves as a network gateway to each of the local subnets.
Part D – Feature Detail Ease of Use Alarms and Events The Q data radio can be configured to monitor specific diagnostic values and raise alarms or record events (i.e DC volts, Tx Power, etc). The radio’s active condition can be evaluated by observing the event history and alarm states. Event History The events window displays the history of each event that has occurred. Each event contains a time/date stamp, an event ID, the severity level and a description of the event.
Part D – Feature Detail SNMP Diagnostics The Q data radio 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. • SNMP notifications that provide real time alarm detection reporting.
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-Series Emulation Mode 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 all E-Series have been replaced, the Q data radios may be re-configured to operate in Q mode, to provide advanced features and functionalities of the Q data radios.
Part D – Feature Detail Security Password protection and User Administration Multiple users can be created and managed with different configuration privilege levels. The different privilege access levels include: Unrestricted, Read/Write/Security, Read/Write, Read Only. For more detail refer to Part H ‘User Administration’. 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.
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 Adaptors RF adaptors can be useful where, two connectors are not of the same type, however, need to be connected (i.e.
Feeder Tail Cables As the antenna needs to be mounted up high, a longer length of RF cable needs to run from the outside of the hut/ cabinet, to the antenna, this cable is called ‘Antenna Feedline Cable’. Schneider Electric offers a variety of Antenna Feedline Cables: Antenna Feedline Cables Order Code Notes TBUMRFANT-99F30M-B Trio RF Cable Antenna Feedline 99Ft/30m, 0.5in/13mm Heliax N-Male To N-Male (LDF4-50A or equivalent) TBUMRFANT-75F22M-B Trio RF Cable Antenna Feedline 75Ft/22m, 0.
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. Half Duplex Radio - QR150 Typical Radio Setup Schneider Electric offers a variety of wireless accessories, for further information, refer to the wireless accessories data sheet.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting Instructions Mount the radio 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, allow sufficient passive or active ventilation. To help minimize moisture ingress it is suggested to mount the radio with the connectors facing downwards. When mounting the equipment, consideration should be given to the environmental aspects of the site.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide DIN rail mounting kit An optional DIN rail mounting kit is available for the QR150. The mount is screwed onto the bottom of the QR150 giving the unit the ability to be simply ‘clipped’ and locked onto a 7.5 mm by 35 mm (0.3 in. by 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. 82mm [3.22in.] 9mm [0.35in.] 9mm [0.35in.] 5mm [0.19in.] 44mm [1.73in.] 5mm [0.19in.] 65mm [2.55in.] 4mm [0.15in.] 19mm [0.74in.
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.
Power Supply Requirements Rated Operating Voltage: 10...30 Vdc Nominal Operating Voltage: 12 Vdc and 24 Vdc Input Power (Rx typical): 5 W Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Typical Input Power (Watts) Typical receive/standby input power is 5 Watts. The input power will vary in transmit mode according to RF output power level.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Half Duplex Radio - QR450 Typical Radio Setup Schneider Electric offers a variety of wireless accessories, for further information, refer to the wireless accessories data sheet.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting Instructions Mount the radio 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, allow sufficient passive or active ventilation. To avoid moisture ingress it is suggested to mount the radio with the connectors facing downwards. When mounting the equipment, consideration should be given to the environmental aspects of the site.
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 a 7.5 mm by 35 mm (0.3 in. by 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. 82mm [3.22in.] 9mm [0.35in.] 9mm [0.35in.] 5mm [0.19in.] 44mm [1.73in.] 5mm [0.19in.] 65mm [2.55in.] 4mm [0.15in.] 19mm [0.74in.
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...30 Vdc Nominal Operating voltage: 12 and 24 Vdc Input Power (Rx typical): 5 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) 30 24 37 37 40 52 Typical receive/standby input power is 5 Watts. The input power will vary in transmit mode according to RF output power level.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Full Duplex Radio - QB Typical Radio Setup QB Schneider Electric offers a variety of wireless accessories, for further information, refer to the wireless accessories data sheet.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting The QB 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 19” (483mm) 1 RU rack mount. Without mounting brackets, D:424 x H:44.45 x W:436.5mm (D:16.7” x H:1.75” x W:17.18”) Drawings not to scale.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Requirements Operating Voltage: 11...30 Vdc (Dual Input) Input Power (Rx typical): 14 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) In high ambient temperature situations, the internal fans may operate, resulting in an increase of input power of up to 28 Watts. Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) QB150 QB450 30 26 34 37 38 46 40 46 59 Typical receive/standby input power is 14 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 Primary DC input 11 to 30 V Secondary DC input 11 to 30 V 68 Tx Antenna port (N-Type) 12 Vdc output (for QHHSC only) Rx Antenna port (N-Type) Digital inputs 1, 2 & 3 Digital outputs 1, 2 & 3 Document Number: 0100SM1401 Issue: 12-16
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Hot Standby Half Duplex Radio - QP Typical Radio Setup QP Schneider Electric offers a variety of wireless accessories, for further information, refer to the wireless accessories data sheet. Operational Description The QP hot standby half duplex radio, is a 1RU rack mounted module which operates with two internal highly reliable half duplex radios, which can be switched between to provide redundancy.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Mounting Guidelines The QP hot standby half duplex radio is housed as a 1RU 19” rack mounted unit. There are mounting brackets included for the front panel, which can be used to secure the unit to the rack. The mounting brackets can be fitted to the side of each unit in 3 different locations to provide different mounting capabilities: Front Mount, Proud Mount or Center Mount. Refer to the QB Mounting guide for a graphical representation of the different mounting positions.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Requirements Operating Voltage: 11...30 Vdc (Dual Input) Input Power (Rx typical): 14 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) QP150 QP450 30 26 34 37 38 46 40 46 59 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 14 Watts.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Physical Interfaces Front Panel Serial port COM 1 & 2 Ethernet Ports 1 2 3 Radio Select Switch Auxiliary port USB port Radio Select Switch The 3 position switch (A / Auto / B) on the front panel provides the following functionality: Indicated State • Position A: Radio A is forced online Select LEDs Auto Mode • Position Auto: changeover hardware will select the online radio Local Force • Position B: Radio B is forced online Adjacent to the select switch are two LED
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Rear Panel (Hot Standby Option E) Common Switched Antenna Ports Primary DC input 11...30 Vdc Radio A/B Switched (Tx/Rx) (N-Type) Secondary DC input 11...
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Hot Standby Full Duplex Radio - QH Introduction Welcome to the Quick Start Guide for the QH 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 QB full duplex radio Quick Start Guide. The QH is a redundant, hot standby, full duplex radio providing automatic changeover facilities.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Typical Radio Setup QH Schneider Electric offers a variety of wireless accessories, for further information, refer to the wireless accessories data sheet. Operational Description The QH Hot Standby Controller (QHHSC) unit is a 1RU rack-mounted module that interfaces to two independent full duplex radios (each 1 RU rack mounted modules) via a number of RF and data cables. Both full duplex radios (Radio A & Radio B) operate simultaneously, constantly receiving radio signals.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply Requirements Operating Voltage: 11...30 Vdc (Dual Input) Input Power (Rx typical): 35 Watts Input Power (Tx typical): (See table below) Tx Power (dBm) Typical Input Power (Watts) In high ambient temperature situations, the internal fans may operate, resulting in an increase of input power of up to 56 Watts [x2 QBs]. QH150 QH450 Typical receive/standby input power is 35 Watts. The input power will vary in transmit mode according to RF output power level.
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 must be allocated a QH position, either Radio A or Radio B. The diagrams on the following pages use the radio position allocation shown below.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Power Supply and Protection In order to provide power to this redundant, hot standby radio system, the QH supports dual power supplies. A separate power supply is used for each of the full duplex radios. To help increase reliability, the power supplies are crossed-over to each of the secondary supply inputs of the full duplex radios as shown in the diagram below.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Antennas and RF Feeders There are two primary antenna connection options. All connectors are standard N-Type sockets. See diagrams below.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Physical Interfaces Front Panel Radio A User Ports Serial port COM 1 & 2 Ethernet Ports 1 2 3 Serial port COM 1 & 2 Radio B Aux Ethernet Port Port Serial port COM 1 & 2 Aux Ethernet Port Port Radio Select Switch 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 QR Front of QR Front of QB & QP Front of QB, QP & QHHSC 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.
Alarm detection indicator LED (QB & QP only) The Alarm LED state has two states: Indicated State Green: No alarms are currently detected. Alarm No active alarm Red: An alarm or alarms are currently active. This can be a critical alarm or an enabled user alarm. See alarms section for further details. Alarm/s detected Alarm LED Indications In some circumstances the radio will indicate an alarm state. This is shown as all LEDs flashing RED for 1 sec and then a pattern of green LEDs for 1 sec.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide HSC Mode Alarm Each QB within a Hot Standby arrangement should have HSC Mode enabled by the user. When HSC mode is enabled, the QB will attempt to negotiate and pair with an alternate QB. If HSC mode is disabled, a QB will ignore any HSC mode negotiation messages it receives.
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 QR150 are user-configurable to operate in; - Shared Tx/Rx mode on the TNC type female connector. - Separate Tx on the TNC type female connector, and Rx on the SMA type female connector.
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.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Digital I/O The following Trio Q radios provide three dedicate Digital inputs as well as three digital outputs which can be read/written to via TView+ Diagnostics or SNMP. • QB Full Duplex Radio • QH Hot Standby Full Duplex Radio • QP Hot Standby Half Duplex Radio QH / QB / QP The QR150 provides two pins, dedicated for digital I/O. This I/O is user configurable, allowing each pin to be configured as either a digital Input or a digital output.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Outputs The digital outputs for the QH/QB/QP & the QR150 have the same operational characteristics, the following output methods can be used across either of these hardware variants. Each output is an open collector. Power Specifications Maximum Voltage allowed across each output is 30 Vdc. Maximum current allowed through each output is 1A. External resistors or a current limited supply should be used to keep the current below this value.
Part F – Quick Reference Guide Connecting to Web User Interface (WUI) 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 a PC to one of the Ethernet ports (ETH 1 or ETH 2) and direct a 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 the 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 that you record them for future reference.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 9- Embedded Diagnostics Testing 8.1 Review Diagnostics Connect the web browser to the Entry Point radio using the IP address recorded in Step 5. Once loaded, click on the Diagnostics tab, then select the summary sub-menu. This will display the Diagnostics summary page. Review the diagnostics parameters checking for abnormal items such as high VSWR (high TX reverse power) and lower than expected radio RSSI (Received Signal Strength).
Part G – Quick Start Guide QH Hot Standby Quick Start Guide Introduction This document describes the seven key steps required for connecting and configuring a single QH arrangement. Step 1 - RF and DC power connection Connect the DC power and Antenna ports following the connection diagrams shown in the QH Quick Reference Guide section. If antennas are not available, terminate the radios antenna ports with a suitable load or attenuator. Do not apply DC power to the hot standby arrangement at this stage.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 5 - Radio Configuration There are three main QB configuration parameters to review for hot standby operation: • HSC Mode: Configure the QB to operate within a hot standby arrangement by enabling HSC mode. To access HSC mode, go to: Setup -> Basestation -> General and enable the HSC Mode. Once HSC Mode is enabled, a range of hot standby configuration parameters becomes available.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step 6 - Base Interconnection When Base A and Base B have both been successfully configured, interconnect the ETH 3 interfaces of both Bases. The cable is shown in the diagram below in RED. Once this cable is in place, each base should be able to successfully negotiate with one another and the pairing alarms should stop. When the cable has been connected, set the radio select switch on the QHHSC to the Auto position.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Step-by-Step eDiags Setup Ethernet 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: Digital 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: Digital 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: Digital Collision avoidance Master: Enabled RF Data Rate: Dynamic Network Settings: IP: 192.168.2.
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 Static Routes While operating in IP routing mode, a radio to must be configured with a manually populated static route table. That static route table can be accessed via Setup -> IP Routing (only available while radio operating mode is set to IP Routing). To add a new route to the table, select the ‘Add’ button. This will add a new, empty table entry, which will need to be manually populated with a static route. The added routes must be populated in an acceptable format.
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 10.10.10.
Part G – Quick Start Guide IP Routing - Serial Data PTMP As serial data uses the embedded device server (or MODBUS Gateway) the data sent over the air can also be routed. The example below shows a PTMP topology, where the entry point radio is performing the following functions: - Encapsulating serial data in IP frames. - Addressing these IP frames to a multicast address. - Forwarding the multicast frames on to the radio WAN network.
IP Routing - Serial Data PTMP via multiple Repeaters Host Application Serial Data Remote A, Half Duplex Repeater & Remote B (Common) COM1: Mode: Serial Device Server Half Duplex Entry Point Character Layer: 9600,8,N,1 Interface: RS232. Packet Layer: MODBUS Protocol: UDP Protocol Mode: Point to Multipoint Node Type: Multi-Point Remote IP Address: 192.168.1.1 Remote IP Port: 30010 Local Multicast IP: 224.240.1.1 Local IP Port: 30010 Network Settings: IP Address: 192.168.1.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Network Address Translation (NAT) Introduction As of firmware version 1.4.0, Network Address Translation (NAT) is available. 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 user’s license. The following diagrams show ‘/24’ after an IP address. This short hand addressing indicates the device’s subnet mask.
Part G – Quick Start Guide NAT - Point to Multipoint - Full Duplex Entry Point Remote A Network Settings: IP: 192.168.1.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10.10.10.2/24 Route Table Entries: 192.168.0.0/24 10.10.10.1 Port Forwarding Rules Enabled All 2300 192.168.1.2 23 Ethernet Device IP: 192.168.1.2/24 Gateway: 192.168.1.1 Host Application IP: 192.168.0.2/24 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Entry Point Network Settings: IP: 192.168.0.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10.10.10.
Part G – Quick Start Guide NAT - Point to Multipoint via multiple Repeaters Host Application IP: 192.168.0.2/24 Gateway: 192.168.0.1 Entry Point Network Settings: IP: 192.168.0.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10.10.10.1/24 Route Table Entries: 10.10.10.3 10.10.10.2 10.10.10.4 10.10.10.2 10.10.10.5 10.10.10.2 NAT: Disabled Full Duplex Repeater Network Settings: IP: 192.168.1.1/24 Router Settings: WAN IP: 10.10.10.2/24 Route Table Entries: 10.10.10.5 10.10.10.4 192.168.0.0/24 10.10.10.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Virtual LAN (VLAN) Introduction As of firmware version 1.5.0, VLAN is available (in Transparent Bridge mode only). VLAN can help provide isolation between separate entities who share a single network. For example, Department A may require access to the radios configuration/Diagnostics, while Department B may only require access to SCADA information. By implementing VLAN, a virtual network segregation can be implemented to help isolate each of the departments from one another.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Ethernet Ports (VLAN) Each Ethernet port can be independently configured to operate in one of two modes: Access or Trunk. Access: a port in access mode will process un-tagged packets from the Ethernet interface, append the corresponding Port VLAN ID (PVID) and send the packets over the radio channel.
Part G – Quick Start Guide VLAN - PTMP via Repeater The following Diagrams are designed to provide VLAN configuration information on typical topologies. The channel bandwidth and Tx/Rx frequencies are not shown within the diagrams, as they depend on the user’s license. The following examples require a prerequisite understanding of VLAN functionality. Example 1: Access Port The following example shows the configuration of VLAN required to isolate different hosts residing on the same network.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Example 2: Trunk Port The following example shows the configuration of VLAN required to allow pre-tagged VLAN packets, to be sent over the radio network.
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 the 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 the 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 the 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. (The frequencies shown are for example purposes only).
Part G – Quick Start Guide Simplex PTMP via Repeater Point to multipoint via repeater(PTMP/R) in simplex mode can be performed. See the diagram below for an example: Topology Function: Remote Topology Function: Entry Point Topology Function: Remote Common Simplex Configuration Parameters: Radio Frequencies: Tx = 450 MHz Rx = 450 MHz Topology Function: Repeater System Topology: PTMP via Repeater Simplex MPTMP Multipoint to multipoint in simplex mode can be performed.
Part G – Quick Start Guide E-Series Emulation Mode Introduction As of firmware release 1.3.6.3674, the Q (UHF only) supports E-Series emulation mode. The Diagram below shows a typical E-Series PTMP via Repeater topology, where the remote sites have been replaced with half duplex Q data radios. Configuration values which are fundamental to a successful radio link are shown below to provide an example on how to configure the Q data radios in E-Series emulation mode.
Part G – Quick Start Guide Type (Setup -> Radio -> Modulation) the following bandwidth/data rates are supported. Availability is dependant on the regional approval of the radio (ACMA/ETSI/FCC): • E-Series 9600 12.5 kHz ACA 4 Level 19200 25.0 kHz ACA 4 Level 9600 12.5 kHz FCC 4 Level 19200 12.5 kHz FCC 4 Level 19200 25.0 kHz FCC 2 Level 9600 12.5 kHz ETSI 4 Level • M-Series 9600 25.0kHz ACA M-Series 4800 12.5kHz ACA M-Series 4800 25.0kHz ACA M-Series 2400 12.5kHz ACA M-Series 9600 12.
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 message will appear providing information about the added certificate exception. Press the ‘Yes’ button to complete the installation process.
Part H – Advanced Ease of Use Alarms Introduction The Q data radio can monitor the condition of various diagnostic and operating parameters (i.e DC volts, Tx Power, etc). The radio’s active alarms can be evaluated by observing the event history and alarm states. The alarm states can be viewed within the Monitoring section of the Web User Interface (Monitoring -> Alarms and Events).
Part H – Advanced Configuration The diagram below provides an example of how an alarm state can be deemed ‘Normal’ or ‘Critical’. The example shows the value thresholds for the normal and critical state of the DC supply in a QB. Once a DC supply measurement is taken, the behavior of the alarm state reporting structure is as follows: • Normal: If the value falls within the green zone (11 to 30 VDC) the alarm state can display ‘normal’ as this is an acceptable operating value.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Specifications To perform alarm configuration, go to: Setup -> Alarms Global Alarm The global alarm reflects the highest severity state of all the alarm states being monitored. This can allow a user to monitor the global alarm state, and if/when the alarm state changes, a detailed review of the radio’s operating condition can be performed.
Part H – Advanced VSWR Measurement taken Ratio Subscriptions available SNMP Notifications, Alarm Output Critical Alarm Upper Critical Alarm limit 10:1 Warning Alarm Default Warning Alarm Limit 3:1 Configurable Warning Alarm Limits 1.5:1, 2:1 or 3:1 DC Supply Units of measurement available DC Volts State Change Hysteresis 0.
Part H – Advanced QB and Hot Standby Specific Alarm Specifications Fan A critical alarm can be raised if a fan alarm has been detected. Subscriptions available SNMP Notifications, Alarm Output Base Health The base health alarm is a warning indicator (alarm state can be either normal or warning), which is subscribed to the radio’s alarm output.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Subscription: Services can be subscribed to alarm state changes for respective alarms. Depending on which service is enabled, a state change can either raise an alarm output, or, send a notification. The diagram below provides an example of a DC supply dropping and recovering over time. Alarm Subscription Diagram 1 30 V 28 V DC Supply (V) 12 V 11 V 0V Time (T) SNMP The SNMP notifications service can be subscribed to an alarm.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Output Available in QB & QP hardware only. The radio alarm output is an internal dual-state indicator (ON/OFF) which can control the dynamic changeover mechanism within a QH (QB with HSC mode enabled) and a QP. By subscribing the alarm output service to an alarm, the alarm output will turn ON when any subscribed alarm has reached the highest level of alarm severity and will turn OFF when no subscribed alarms are in their highest level of alarm severity.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Events: Event ID Description 50 Active warning alarm detected 51 Active critical alarm detected 52 Active critical alarm cleared 53 Active warning alarm cleared 60 Base health alarm detected 61 Base health alarm cleared 100 Frequency offset warning detected 101 Frequency offset warning alarm cleared 110 Received signal level (RSSI) warning alarm detected 111 Received signal level (RSSI) warning alarm cleared 120 High VSWR warning alarm detected 121 High VSWR
Part H – Advanced Hot Standby Specific Events: Event ID Description 300 Radio changed to online status 301 Radio changed to offline status 310 Radio forced to offline 311 Radio forced to online 320 Radio period change-over timer expired.
Part H – Advanced Base Station Introduction Base station hardware (QP and QB) have specific configuration parameters for hardware specific features. To access these configuration parameters go to: Setup -> Basestation. HSC (Hot Standby Controller) Mode Only configurable within a QB (a QP always has this enabled), this should be enabled when a QB is operating within a hot standby arrangement. Shared IP Address Radio A and Radio B within a hot standby arrangement can be configured to ‘share’ an IP address.
Part H – Advanced SNMP Notifications Configure the radio to send SNMP notifications when a respective event occurs. GPIO Inputs - By enabling SNMP notification on a GPIO input, the radio will send an SNMP notification to the NMS specified in the configured SNMP section (to access SNMP, go to: Setup -> SNMP), when the respective digital input state changes.
Part H – Advanced Hot Standby Status Introduction The active condition of a hot standby can easily be reviewed via the hot standby status window. To access this window, go to: Monitoring -> Hot Standby Status. Alarms for a particular radio can be reset, by clicking the Reset button at the bottom of the respective radios alarms column.
Part H – Advanced 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 .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.4.0 Integer Number of active Telnet sessions TelnetSessionTable .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.3.5.
Part H – Advanced Alarm Group (Continued): radioTxPowerAlarmTable .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.14.0 Table radioTxPowerAlarmState .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.14.1.2.1 Integer Table of radio tx power alarms. Tx Power Normal =Operating within normal conditions, CriticalAlarm =Operating outside of specified operating limits. Recovered =Normal operating conditions restored. globalAlarmState .1.3.6.1.4.1.33302.30.5.15.0 Integer Global Monitored 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 Configuration Save / Load (WUI) Any single radio configuration can be saved to a configuration file. The configuration file can be used to duplicate a radio’s configuration or as the basis for another remote radio’s configuration. To save or load a configuration file, browse to Setup -> Save / Load. Save Configuration As of firmware version 1.5.0, there are two modes for saving a configuration file: • Standard: Saves a configuration file including standard configuration parameters (i.e.
Part H – Advanced Configuration Save / Load (TUI) Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Client As of firmware 1.4.0 , radio configuration files can be saved and/or loaded via TFTP. TFTP file saving/loading is available within the Text User Interface (TUI) only. In order for a TFTP file transaction to occur, the embedded TFTP client within the radio, requires a connection to an active TFTP server.
Part H – Advanced Security User Administration Available as of firmware version 1.5.0. User administration allows an administrator to create individual users with associated levels of radio access privileges. User administration can be accessed by browsing to: Setup -> Security Enable ‘Security’ for the access control table to become visible (Security is enabled by default). To add a new user, select the ‘Add’ button at the bottom of the Users table.
Part H – Advanced User Administration configuration example: The following user administration table shows four users configured, one for each priority access level: Logging in: Once the configuration is activated, the configuration page will prompt for log in credentials to allow access to the radio: Enter the log in credentials and select the ‘Login’ button.
Part H – Advanced AES Encryption When encryption is enabled in a network, all data sent over the air is encrypted 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 chosen key should be one that is difficult for an intruder to guess.
Part I – Installation & Commissioning Part I – Installation & Commissioning Introduction 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 that 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 polarisation 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 Optimising 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 the 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.
Firmware Updating and Factory Default Information LEDs In some circumstances a firmware update or factory default might be required. A special LED sequence is shown during this phase.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Global Firmware Updating Introduction The TView+ Management Suite 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. For instructions on installing TView+ Management Suite, refer to the TView Diagnostics User Manual. 1.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Step by step instructions 1) Radio Pre-Configuration: Before performing a global firmware upgrade, ensure that each radio being upgraded has been preconfigured with the following common settings: • SNMP: The firmware upgrade tool utilises the SNMP protocol, therefor, each radio requires the following pre-configuration: - SNMP Enabled: - SNMP Version: V1 or V2c - Read/Write Community String: (default sting is: private) • Mask: The firmware upgrade tool will address
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance 2) Configure the Firmware Upgrade Tool: The firmware upgrade tool requires the following parameters to allow communication with each of the radios being upgraded. - Network Address: This parameter defines the base (beginning) IP Address of the subnet. Otherwise known as Subnet IP, Base Address or Subnet ID.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance 3) Radio Discovery: Once the firmware upgrade tool has been configured with the Network Address, Mask and SNMP Read/Write Community string of the radio network, the radios can be discovered, and can populate the table. There are two methods for radio discovery: • Auto Discovery: By selecting the ‘Discover’ Button, the tool will automatically interrogate each IP address within the Subnet range defined by the mask.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance 5) Open Firmware: Once the verification process is complete, open the new firmware pack into the firmware update tool. During a firmware update, only a small patch file is applied to each radio. These patch files only contain the differences between current operating firmware and the new firmware being upgraded to. This provides the benefit of only sending small amounts of data over the radio channel, rather than an entire firmware pack.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance 7) Activate Firmware: After the Upload process is complete, the new firmware will be loaded into each selected radios alternate firmware location. To activate the alternate firmware (which will switch the current and alternate firmware) select the radios requiring an alternate firmware activation, and select the ‘Activate Alternate’ button. The status column of the radios selected will display an active alternate firmware activation.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Over-the-air packet capture session (SE Technical Support Use Only) To assist with support, the radio can capture and record data packets being transmitted/received over the radio channel. Reviewing this capture can help determine whether there is unwanted traffic being sent over the radio channel. The packet capture files which are logged are encrypted and can only be reviewed by Schneider Electric technical support.
Part J – Firmware Updating and Maintenance Fuse Replacement - QR 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 QR 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 - Open Source License Acknowledgements Part K – Open Source License Acknowledgements CGIC, copyright 1996-2011 by Thomas Boutell and Boutell.Com, Inc. Permission is granted to use CGIC in any application, commercial or noncommercial, at no cost. HOWEVER, this copyright paragraph must appear on a “credits” page accessible in the public online and offline documentation of the program.
Part L - Support Options Part L – 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.
