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This chapter describes the Cisco Industrial Routers (IR500) Series WPAN Gateway and WPAN Range Extender and includes the following topics:
The WPAN gateway provides secure network connectivity over 6LoWPAN/RPL/IEEE 802.15.4g/e subnets to field devices equipped with Ethernet and serial adapters. The device features:
– 1 x IEEE 802.15.4g/e WPAN 902-928 MHz Mesh interface
The WPAN range extender extends the range of an RF wireless mesh network, providing longer reach between WPAN endpoints and other WPAN networks.
WPAN range extenders support the full CG-Mesh network platform, including IEEE 802.15.4g/e, IEEE 802.1X, IPv6, and RPL.
The WPAN range extender features:
Table 1-1 lists and describes the IR509 WPAN product IDs and accessories.
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Table 1-2 lists and describes the WPAN range extender models.
This section describes the front panel components shown in Figure 1-1:
Figure 1-1 Front Panel of WPAN Gateway IR509UWP-915/K9 Model
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The status LEDs provide status information on the WPAN gateway status, activity, and performance. For more information, see the “WPAN Gateway LEDs” section.
The antenna connector is a QMA, panel-mounted, 50-ohm connector for connecting the antenna to the WPAN gateway.
The RS232/RS485 DCE port is a configurable serial port for connecting a serial device to the WPAN Gateway. The Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS) application is used to configure the port.
The port can be configured for RS232 or RS485. RS232 operates in full duplex mode on the port, and RS485 operates in half duplex or full duplex mode. You can also use the CG-NMS to obtain statistics about the serial port including bytes sent and bytes received information.
For information about connecting to the RS232-DCE or RS485 port, see the “Connecting to the RS232DCE/RS485 or RS232-DTE Ports” section.
The RS232 DTE port is a configurable serial port for connecting a serial device to the WPAN Gateway. The Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS) application is used to configure the port.
You can also use the CG-NMS to obtain statistics about the port including bytes sent and bytes received information.
For information about connecting to the RS232 DTE port, see the “Connecting to the RS232DCE/RS485 or RS232-DTE Ports” section.
For information about the USB port, see the Cisco IR 500 Series WPAN Gateway and Range Extender Release Notes on Cisco.com.
For information about connecting to the USB port, see the “Connecting to the USB Port” section.
The 10/100 Fast Ethernet port provides IPv4 connectivity to devices. Connectivity over the IPv6-based Field Area Network (FAN) is provided using the Mapping of Address and Port using Translation (MAP-T) protocol by the WPAN gateway.
For information about connecting to the Fast Ethernet 10/100 port, see the “Connecting to the 10/100 Fast Ethernet Port” section.
You connect the DC power and alarm connections to the WPAN gateway through the front panel connector. The gateway requires a DC power supply. The power connector labeling is on the connector. Figure 1-2 shows the power and alarm connector.
Figure 1-2 WPAN Gateway Power and Alarm Connector
Table 1-3 describes the power connections.
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The alarm input connections allow the WPAN gateway to be wired to monitor an alarm condition. The alarm can be configured by the Connected Grid Network Management System to operate on a normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC) basis. Table 1-4 describes the alarm connections.
The alarm input could be used to detect a remote alarm condition such as a normally locked cabinet door being opened or tampered with, or an attached electromechanical device losing power.
For information about wiring the power and alarm connector, see the “Wiring the WPAN Gateway DC Power” section and the “Wiring the WPAN Gateway Alarm” section.
The reset switch is used to rest the WPAN gateway to its factory settings. To activate the reset, press the reset switch for three seconds.
This section describes the WPAN gateway rear panel components shown in Figure 1-3:
Figure 1-3 Rear Panel of WPAN Gateway IR509UWP-915/K9 Model
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You can connect the WPAN gateway to a PC or laptop through the RJ-45 console port.
For information about connecting to the console port, see the “Connecting to the WPAN Gateway Console Port” section.
This section describes the WPAN Range Extender bottom panel components shown in Figure 1-4:
Figure 1-4 Bottom Panel of Base Range Extender IR529WP-915S/K9 Model
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Figure 1-5 Bottom Panel of Advanced Range Extender IR529UBWP-915S/K9 Model
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Figure 1-6 Bottom Panel of Advanced Range Extender IR529UBWP-915D/K9 and IR529UWP-915D/K9 Models
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Hard points M8 x 1.25 mm, 8 mm deep (5/16-18 in., 5/16 in. deep) |
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The hard points are used for alternate mounting or as attach points for additional equipment.
You can connect the WPAN range extender to a PC or laptop through the RJ-45 console port.
The console port is covered with a cable port seal—this is a liquid tight cover for protecting the WPAN range extender from environmental elements.
For information about connecting to the console port, see the “Connecting to the WPAN Range Extender Console Port” section.
The protective vent port relieves pressure buildup inside the extender chassis that can be caused by changing temperatures in the installation environment. This prevents pressure from building up and damaging enclosure seals and the potential exposure of sensitive components to water. The vent also protects the extender interior from dust, dirt, water, and other environmental elements.
The ground connection is used to ground the WPAN extender. A provided wired grounding lug is attached to the ground connection using screws. The other end of the ground wire is connected to an earth ground, such as a grounding rod or an appropriate grounding point on a pole that is grounded.
The power connector connects to the Cisco AC power cable shipped with the unit. Figure 1-7 shows the 3 pin AC power connector.
Figure 1-7 WPAN Range Extender AC Power Connector
The system LED provide status information on the WPAN range extender activity and performance.
This section describes the WPAN range extender top panel components shown in .
Figure 1-8 Top Panel of Base and Advanced Range Extender
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The mounting holes are for attaching the range extender to the bracket supplied for mounting the device on a pole or wall.
You can use the LEDs to monitor the gateway status, activity, and performance. Figure 1-9 shows the front panel LEDs.
Note Each front panel LED has an equivalent matching LED on the top panel (See Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-9 WPAN Gateway Front Panel LEDS
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The WPAN LED shows the status of the WPAN interface. Table 1-5 lists the WPAN LED colors and their meanings.
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The RSSI LED shows the WPAN received signal strength at the WPAN interface. Table 1-6 lists the RSSI LED colors and their meanings.
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The RS232-DCE LED shows the status of the RS232 serial communication on the port. Table 1-7 lists the RS232-DCE LED colors and their meanings.
The RS485 LED shows the status of the RS485 serial communication on the port. Table 1-7 lists the RS485 LED colors and their meanings.
The USB Led shows the status of the USB port. Table 1-9 lists the USB LED Colors and their meanings.
The RS232-DTE LED shows the status of the RS232-DTE port. Table 1-10 lists the USB LED Colors and their meanings.
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RS232-DTE is not selected as the active DA2 Port (Which means that either the USB is selected as the active DA2 Port or the DA2 port is turned off completely). |
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The 10/100 FE LED shows the connectivity status of the 10/100 FE port. Table 1-11 lists the 10/100 FE LED colors and their meanings.
The Power LED shows the power status of the WPAN gateway. Table 1-12 lists the power LED colors and their meanings.
The System LED indicates the system status. Table 1-14 lists the system LED colors and their meanings.
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The Alarm LED indicates the alarm status. Table 1-14 lists the alarm LED colors and their meanings.
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The WPAN Range Extender has one LED—a System LED.
Figure 1-10 WPAN Range Extender Status LED
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The System LED indicates the system status. lists the system LED colors and their meanings.
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The Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System (CG-NMS) manages the WPAN gateway and WPAN range extender devices. CG-NMS provides:
CG-NMS also retrieves statistics on network traffic from the devices. For more information on CG-NMS and configuring the devices, see the Cisco Connected Grid Network Management System User Guide on Cisco.com.
CSMP Client is a GUI field tool used to manage and monitor the WPAN gateway and WPAN range extender hardware and networking information.
The field tool provides two functions, "GET" and “POST” to obtain status and performance information about the devices in real-time. It can be used as a diagnostic tool to check a single device or the whole mesh network.
The field tool has three connection modes to connect a WPAN gateway or WPAN range extender:
Connected Grid Device Manager (CG-DM) is a GUI field tool used to troubleshoot, configure and to update firmware images on WPAN Gateway devices.