ABB Cassia X1000 User manual

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ABB MOTION SERVICES
ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor Bluetooth®
Gateway
Cassia X1000 installation manual

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Table of contents
1GENERAL....................................................................................................... 3
2INSTALLATION.............................................................................................. 4
2.1 Prerequisites for installation ........................................................................................4
2.2 Recommended location .................................................................................................6
2.3 Gateway configuration ..................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Network configuration – Firmware 1.4.3 .................................................................... 10
2.3.2 Network configuration – Firmware 2.1.0 .....................................................................11
2.4 PoE connection .............................................................................................................15
2.5 LAN/Ethernet cable connection .................................................................................16
2.6 WIFI connection ............................................................................................................ 17
2.7 USB mobile dongle connection ...................................................................................18
2.8 Firewall configuration..................................................................................................20
2.9 Verifying the configuration......................................................................................... 21
2.10 Commissioning the gateway ...................................................................................23
3TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 25

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1General
The ABB Ability™ Smart Sensor gateway is used to upload the Smart Sensor data
automatically to the Smart Sensor portal. The gateway needs to be configured for Internet
access before it can start reading the Smart Sensors. Following Internet connections are
supported:
-LAN/Ethernet network together with PoE injector.
-2.4GHz WIFI network.
-3G/4G Mobile network with specific USB dongle.
The sales package includes:
-X1000 Bluetooth router, wall and pole mounting kits and a quick guide.
Figure 1 Content of the sales package
For general information about the Cassia gateway, please refer to the Cassia User Manual on
https://www.cassianetworks.com/download/docs/Cassia_User_Manual.pdf

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2Installation
2.1 Prerequisites for installation
Internet connection:
-Gateway does not operate in networks with a VPN (Virtual Private Network).
-The default DNS server address is the Google DNS server for Global customers
(8.8.8.8) and the Baidu DNS server for customers located in China (114.114.114.114).
-In case there is a firewall used, the following ports need to be open for outbound
communication:
Type
Port
M/O
Communication
Partner for
Gateway
Description
UDP
5246,
5247
* Mandatory
Access Controller (AC)
Default CAPWAP communication between
AC and router. Mandatory for FW 1.4.3
* Optional for FW 2.1.0
UDP
6246,
6247
Optional
Access Controller (AC)
Backup CAPWAP communication between
AC and router.
TCP
8883
Mandatory
Access Controller (AC)
MQTT communication between AC and
router.
TCP
1883
Optional
Local MQTT broker
MQTT bypass function.
TCP/HTTP
80
Optional
Access Controller (AC)
Container/APP download from AC.
TCP/HTTPS
443
Mandatory
Access Controller (AC)
Smart Sensor
Platform
Container/APP download from AC
Communication with Smart Sensor
Platform
TCP
9999
Mandatory
Access Controller (AC)
Remote SSH to container
UDP
53
Mandatory
DNS server
DNS lookup for AC address
AC – Access Controller
Global: gw.smartsensor.abb.com
China: gw.smartsensor.abb.com.cn
Smart Sensor Platform
Global: smartsensor.abb.com
China: smartsensor.abb.com.cn
-Only one AC address must be whitelisted in the network. For the gateways working
outside China, the Global AC address must be whitelisted. For gateways working
inside China, only the China AC address must be whitelisted.
-Smart Sensor Platform and all the existing subdomains must be whitelisted in the
network for a successful communication and measurement report to the Portal.
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-Mobile network needs to have adequate signal strength. In the most demanding
locations, an extension USB cable or external antenna might be needed for the USB
modem/dongle.
Power supply:
-In case PoE network is not available, a PoE injector (power supply) is needed.
-PoE is 802.3af/at compliant.
-Recommended PoEs:
oProcet PT-PSE104GO-30-5, Indoor PoE Injector
oProcet PT-PSE108GBR-OT, Outdoor PoE Injector
Ethernet cable:
-1 CAT6 shielded Ethernet cable (RJ45), with a length of 50 meters maximum, is
needed for PoE, while WIFI or mobile network is used.
-2 CAT6 shielded Ethernet cables (RJ45), with a length of 50 meters maximum, are
needed when LAN/Ethernet network is used.
Computer:
-A computer with WIFI adapter is needed for gateway configuration. A tablet
computer or mobile phone can also be used.
-Google Chrome web browser is recommended to be used.
USB Cellular Modem / Dongle
-The gateway has built in drivers for several USB dongles. For the list of supported
dongles please check the section 2.7 USB mobile dongle connection.
-A SIM card with Internet data plan.
-The gateway also supports the use of any USB powered WIFI modems.
Mounting:
-Flat head screwdriver for pole mounting.
-Phillips head screwdriver and a drill (if needed) for wall mounting.
-Mounting is not mandatory, but it is recommended to secure the gateway
somehow to its intended place.

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2.2 Recommended location
Height:
-The recommended height for the gateway is 3-30 meters from ground level. Lower
levels are also acceptable, but the gateway Bluetooth range might be shorter due
to obstacles.
Orientation:
-The gateway has the best reception in the direction where the Cassia logo is
shown on its side. If the gateway has trouble connecting to a specific Smart
Sensor, it is recommended to rotate the gateway to point in that direction.

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2.3 Gateway configuration
When the gateway is powered on, the blue LED at the bottom of the gateway turns ON.
After bootup, the gateway will turn on the configuration WIFI hotspot. The bootup takes
about 30-60 seconds.
Configuration WIFI hotspot has SSID “cassia-XXXXXX”, where XXXXXX are the last 6
characters of the gateway’s MAC address. MAC address can be found on the bottom of
the gateway. Password for this WIFI hotspot is the same as the SSID.
Connect to this WIFI hotspot with the device used for configuration (computer, phone or
tablet) and open the web browser. Type 192.168.40.1 to the web browser’s address field
and press enter. Cassia configuration page will open. During the first login the default
password needs to be changed. Default credentials are:
-Login: admin
-Password: admin
Figure 2 Cassia (Firmware 1.4.3) Login
Figure 3 Cassia (Firmware 2.1.0) Login

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Once logged in, the Status Page is shown. This page shows current operation mode and
connection status of the gateway. AC Online Time shows how long the gateway has been
connected to the AC (Access Controller) server. If no time is shown, it means that the
gateway does not have a connection to the AC server.
Access Controller server connection is needed for a successful Smart Sensor data
transfer.
As the gateway now supports two firmware versions, the UI is different between the old
firmware (1.4.3) and the new firmware (2.1.0), the latter having more information about
the current state of the gateway.
Figure 4 Cassia (Firmware 1.4.3) Status
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Figure 5 Cassia (Firmware 2.1.0) Status

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2.3.1 Network configuration – Firmware 1.4.3
The Basic Page is where the configuration is done.
Following values are common for all network configurations (LAN, WIFI, Mobile):
-Router Mode: AC Managed Router
-Tx Power: 20
-Statistics Report Interval: 5 minutes
-AC Server Address: gw.smartsensor.abb.com
-AC Server Address for China: gw.smartsensor.abb.com.cn
-AC Router Comm. Ports: 5246, 5247
-Remote Assistance: ON
Connection Priority is where a priority connection method is selected in case there are
several in use. Select the priority according to connection in use:
-Wired for PoE and LAN connections.
-Wireless for WIFI connection.
-3G/4G for mobile USB dongle connection.
If all the information has been filled as shown above and the Wired, Wireless or 3G/4G
sections are configured according to your network specifications, please refer to 2.9
Verifying the configuration to check if the connection has been successfully set-up.
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2.3.2 Network configuration – Firmware 2.1.0
The values in the first section of the Basic page are similar to firmware 1.4.3, but with
some extra options that the newer firmware brings:
-Router Mode: AC Managed Router
-Tx Power: 20
-Statistics Report Interval: 5 minutes
-AC Server Address: gw.smartsensor.abb.com
-AC Server Address for China: gw.smartsensor.abb.com.cn
-AC-Router Protocol Priority: MQTT
-Enable OAuth2 Token For Local API: OFF
-Remote Assistance: ON
Connection Priority in 2.1.0 firmware is similar to firmware 1.4.3, only the naming of the
three connection types have changed:
-Wired for PoE and LAN connections.
-Wi-Fi for WIFI connection.
-Cellular for mobile USB dongle connection.
If Cellular connection is used, the option Recovery Action must be set to ON.
This option enables the gateway to attempt a reboot of the 3G dongle when it is not
being able to provide a network connection anymore.
If all the information has been filled as shown above and the Wired, Wi-Fi or Cellular sec-
tions are configured according to your network specifications, please refer to 2.9 Verify-
ing the configuration to check if the connection has been successfully set-up.
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Figure 6 (Firmware 1.4.3) Basic page

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Figure 7 (Firmware 2.1.0) Basic page

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In case dongle is used to provide internet through the USB slot of the gateway (Cellular
connection), please make sure the dongle is set to use 4G only (see an example in “Error!
Reference source not found.” below).
If left on Auto mode the gateway could end up not properly connecting to the internet,
needing to be power cycled to restore connection.
Figure 8 4G only network mode
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2.4 PoE connection
If a PoE (Power Over Ethernet) network is available, the gateway can be configured to use
it without any additional power supply.
Figure 9 PoE network configuration
From the Gateway Basic Page select:
-Connection Priority: Wired
-IP Allocation: DHCP or Static (in case the IP address is given)
Press Apply at the bottom of the screen.

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2.5 LAN/Ethernet cable connection
If a LAN/Ethernet network is available, the gateway can be configured to use it. An
additional PoE injector is needed for power supply (see 2.1 Prerequisites for installation
on page 5). Make sure to connect the gateway using an ethernet cable to the port
labelled as “PoE”, on the injector.
Figure 10 LAN network configuration
From the Gateway Basic Page select:
-Connection Priority: Wired
-IP Allocation: DHCP or Static (in case the IP address is given)
Press Apply at the bottom of the screen.

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2.6 WIFI connection
The gateway can be configured to use an existing WIFI network. An additional PoE is
needed for power supply (see 2.1 Prerequisites for installation on page 5). Make sure to
connect the gateway using an ethernet cable to the port labelled as “PoE”, on the injector.
Only 2.4GHz WIFI is supported!
Figure 11 WIFI network configuration
From the Gateway Basic Page select:
-Connection Priority: Wireless (fw 1.4.3) / Wi-Fi (fw 2.1.0)
-Enter the SSID (name) of the WIFI network
-Enter the WIFI network password
-Change the Wireless operation mode from Hotspot to Client
-IP Allocation: DHCP or Static (in case the IP allocation is given)
Press Apply at the bottom of the screen.
NOTE! Once the Apply button is pressed, the gateway WIFI adapter stops sharing the WIFI
hotspot and changes the connection to configured WIFI network. In case the DHCP is
used, the gateway has now a new IP address. This IP address is needed to reconnect to
the gateway e.g. to check the Status Page or scan the devices within the gateway’s range.
Local IT department can find out the gateway’s IP address by accessing the WIFI router
device list or by performing the network scan for IP addresses. In case a static IP is used,
the address is known.
Connect your computer, tablet or mobile phone to the same WIFI network as the gateway
is connected. Open a web browser and type the new IP address to the address field and
press enter. Access to gateway configuration pages is established again.
NOTE! If there was an error in SSID, password or IP address configurations, you cannot
access the gateway anymore. In this case the gateway isn’t shown in WIFI router device list
or in network scans. Press the reset button at the bottom of the gateway for 10 seconds
to reset the gateway to factory default values, while the gateway is connected to power.
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2.7 USB mobile dongle connection
Mobile network can be used with a specific USB dongle. An additional PoE injector is
needed for power supply (see 2.1 Prerequisites for installation on page 5), supported USB
dongle and a SIM card are needed. Make sure to connect the gateway using an ethernet
cable to the port labelled as “PoE”, on the injector.
Figure 12 Mobile network configuration
Insert the USB dongle with SIM card to USB port at the bottom of the gateway. PIN query
needs to be disabled from the SIM card.
From the Gateway Basic Page select:
-Connection Priority: 3G/4G (fw 1.4.3) / Cellular (fw 2.1.0)
-USB Dongle Type: select correct dongle type used
-Type the Access Point Name (APN) which the SIM carrier is using
-Type the username and password for the APN if needed
Press Apply at the bottom of the screen.
Reboot the gateway by removing the power supply for a few seconds and then
reconnecting it.
The Recommended Dongles for industrial environments are the following:
-MTCM2-L4G1-B03-KIT for Europe (LTE/CAT4)
-MTCM-LNA3-B03-KIT for US/Canada (LTE/CAT1)

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NOTE! With a USB dongle the gateway needs to be in place where there is a good network
coverage. In case of weak signal strength, an extension USB cable or additional external
antenna for USB dongle might be needed.
If a WIFI modem is used, insert the modem to USB port at the bottom of the gateway and
follow the 2.6 WIFI connection section instructions.
NOTE! For supported USB dongle modems, please consult the Cassia User Manual (see
Figure 1 Content of the sales package) or check the dropdown at the bottom of Basic page,
under Cellular Modem section. Please note that some countries may have regulations
which may forbid the usage of certain types of hardware providers (e.g. Check if Huawei
can be used in the US)
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2.8 Firewall configuration
In case there is a firewall in the network which the gateway is using, specific ports need to
be opened.
Figure 13 Firewall Configuration for Global
Figure 14 Firewall configuration for China
-Firewall should allow communication between the gateway and Access Controller,
and gateway and Smart Sensor platform respectively (see required ports in section
2.1 Prerequisites for Installation).
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