Anybus Wireless Bridge II User manual

Anybus®Wireless Bridge II™
USER MANUAL
SCM-1202-032 EN 1.6 ENGLISH

Important User Information
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that may appear in this document.
There are many applications of this product. Those responsible for the use of this device must ensure that all the
necessary steps have been taken to verify that the applications meet all performance and safety requirements
including any applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.
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The examples and illustrations in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many
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Table of Contents Page
1 Preface ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 About This Document.....................................................................................................3
1.2 Document History ..........................................................................................................3
1.3 Document Conventions ..................................................................................................4
2 Description ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Product Description........................................................................................................5
2.2 Bluetooth or WLAN? ......................................................................................................5
2.3 Model Name – Certification Identifier ...............................................................................6
3 Installation ........................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 Safety ...........................................................................................................................7
3.2 General Information .......................................................................................................7
3.3 Mechanical Installation ...................................................................................................8
3.4 Connectors....................................................................................................................9
3.5 LED Indicators.............................................................................................................10
4 Configuration ................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 General....................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Easy Config................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Web Interface ..............................................................................................................12
4.4 Factory Restore ...........................................................................................................24
4.5 MODE Button ..............................................................................................................25
A Configuration Examples.............................................................................................. 27
A.1 Ethernet Bridge via WLAN or Bluetooth®........................................................................27
A.2 PROFINET networking via Bluetooth®............................................................................28
A.3 EtherNet/IP™Networking via Bluetooth®.........................................................................29
A.4 Ethernet network to existing WLAN ...............................................................................30
A.5 Adding single Ethernet node to WLAN ...........................................................................31
A.6 Accessing PLC via WLAN from Handheld Device ...........................................................32
B Wireless Technology Basics ...................................................................................... 34
C Technical Data................................................................................................................ 35
C.1 Technical Specifications ...............................................................................................35
C.2 Internal Antenna Characteristics ...................................................................................36

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1 Preface
1.1 About This Document
This document describes how to install and configure Anybus Wireless Bridge II.
For additional related documentation and file downloads, please visit the Anybus support
website at www.anybus.com/support.
1.2 Document History
Version Date Description
1.0 2017-03-31 First public release
1.1 2017-04-19 Minor update
1.2 2017-07-14 Added Bluetooth bridge mode
1.3 2017-10-04 Update for SP2
1.4 2017-12-21 Updated for FW 1.3.9
1.5 2018-02-02 Minor update
1.6 2018-05-28 Minor corrections
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1.3 Document Conventions
Ordered lists are used for instructions that must be carried out in sequence:
1. First do this
2. Then do this
Unordered (bulleted) lists are used for:
• Itemized information
• Instructions that can be carried out in any order
...and for action-result type instructions:
► This action...
➨leads to this result
Bold typeface indicates interactive parts such as connectors and switches on the hardware, or
menus and buttons in a graphical user interface.
Monospaced text is used to indicate program code and other
kinds of data input/output such as configuration scripts.
This is a cross-reference within this document: Document Conventions, p. 4
This is an external link (URL): www.hms-networks.com
This is additional information which may facilitate installation and/or operation.
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of reduced functionality and/or
damage to the equipment, or to avoid a network security risk.
Caution
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of personal injury.
WARNING
This instruction must be followed to avoid a risk of death or serious injury.
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2 Description
2.1 Product Description
Anybus Wireless Bridge II provides wireless communication over WLAN and/or Bluetooth®to
wired networks.
Typical applications for Anybus Wireless Bridge II include:
• Adding wireless cloud connectivity to industrial devices
• Accessing devices from a laptop, smartphone or tablet
• Ethernet cable replacement between devices
Limitations:
Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) may not work with some devices due to different
implementations of Bluetooth by different manufacturers.
WLAN 5 GHz cannot be used at the same time as WLAN 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth.
2.2 Bluetooth or WLAN?
Use Bluetooth when...
• ...the wireless link has an Anybus Wireless Bridge II or Anybus Wireless Bolt at both ends.
• ...an interruption-free connection is more important than data throughput speed.
• ...interference robustness is important – e.g. in an industrial environment.
• ...a Profinet I/O cycle time or EtherNet/IP RPI of 64 ms or more is acceptable.
Use WLAN when...
• ...connecting to other types of wireless devices or a WLAN infrastructure.
• ...high data throughput speed is more important than connection reliability.
• ...large file transfers are expected.
• ...WLAN channel frequency planning is possible.
• ...a low Profinet I/O cycle time or EtherNet/IP RPI is desired.
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2.3 Model Name – Certification Identifier
The model name is used to identify the product for certifications. It consists of a model prefix
followed by two designators that describe the specific interface configuration and functionality.
Prefix AWB3 Anybus Wireless Bridge II
Interface configuration A
B
Internal antenna, Dual M12
External antenna, Dual M12, RP-SMA
Functionality A
B
Ethernet with digital input
Ethernet w/o digital input
Example: AWB3AA = Anybus Wireless Bridge II with internal antenna, Ethernet networking
and digital input.
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3 Installation
3.1 Safety
Caution
This equipment emits RF energy in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific, Medical) band.
Make sure that all medical devices used in proximity to this device meet
appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of RF energy.
This product is recommended for use in both industrial and domestic environments.
For industrial environments it is mandatory to use the functional earth connection
to comply with immunity requirements. For domestic environments the functional
earth must be omitted if a shielded Ethernet cable is used, in order to meet
emission requirements.
This product contains parts that can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Use ESD prevention measures to avoid damage.
See also additional safety instructions in the included compliance information.
3.2 General Information
Make sure that you have all the necessary information about the capabilities and restrictions of
your local network environment before installation.
The characteristics of the internal antenna should be considered when choosing the placement
and orientation of the unit (unless an external antenna is used).
See Technical Data, p. 35 for details about the antenna characteristics.
For optimal reception, wireless devices require a zone between them clear of objects that could
otherwise obstruct or reflect the signal. A minimum distance of 50 cm between the devices
should also be observed to avoid interference.
See also Wireless Technology Basics, p. 34.
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3.3 Mechanical Installation
Anybus Wireless Bridge II can be screw-mounted directly onto a flat surface or mounted on a
standard DIN rail using the optional DIN mounting kit.
Fig. 1 Installation drawing
All measurements are in mm.
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3.4 Connectors
Fig. 2 M12 connectors
Power Connector (A-coded male M12)
Pin Function
1 Power + (9–30 V)
2 Digital Input Ground
3 Power Ground
4 Digital Input + (9–30 V)
5 Functional Earth
Signal wiring for the digital input must be carried in the same cable as power and
functional earth if wiring length exceeds 3 meters.
LAN Connector (D-coded female M12)
Pin Function Color coding (T568B)
1 Transmit + Orange/White
2 Receive + Green/White
3 Transmit - Orange
4 Receive - Green
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3.5 LED Indicators
Fig. 3 LED indicators
PWR Off No power
Green Normal operation
WLAN
Off WLAN disabled or no power
Blue, blinking Access Point: No clients, awaiting connections
Blue Access Point: Connected to at least one client
Client: Connected to access point
Blue, flickering WLAN data activity (when connected)
Purple, blinking Client: Scanning for access points
Purple Client: Connecting to a detected access point
Red Unrecoverable error
LAN
Off No Ethernet connection
Yellow Ethernet link present
Yellow, flickering Ethernet data activity (when connected)
BT
Off Bluetooth disabled or no power
Blue, blinking NAP: No clients, awaiting connections
Blue NAP: Connected to at least one PANU client
PANU: Connected to NAP
Blue, flickering Bluetooth data activity (when connected)
Purple PANU: Trying to connect to NAP
Red Unrecoverable error
RSSI (WLAN Client) / Link Quality (Bluetooth PANU)
No connection
A RSSI/Link Quality < 25 %
A B RSSI/Link Quality 25–50 %
A B C RSSI/Link Quality 50–75 %
A B C D RSSI/Link Quality > 75 %
Additional LED indications are used when the unit is in Recovery Mode.
See Recovery Mode LED Indications, p. 25.
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4 Configuration
4.1 General
Anybus Wireless Bridge II can be configured via the web interface or using one of the pre-
configured Easy Config modes.
Advanced configuration can be carried out by issuing AT (modem) commands through the web
interface or over a Telnet or RAW TCP connection to port 8080.
4.2 Easy Config
1. Power on the unit and wait for the Link Quality LEDs to light up and go out again, then
immediately press and release the MODE button.
2. Press MODE repeatedly to cycle through the Easy Config modes until the desired mode is
indicated by the A-B-C-D LEDs.
3. Within 20 seconds of step 2, press and hold MODE for 2 seconds. When the button is
released the unit will restart in the selected mode.
4.2.1 Easy Config Modes
Mode Role Description LED
2—Reset configuration to factory defaults. B
3—Reset IP settings to factory defaults. A B
4 Client Wait for automatic configuration. C
5 WLAN AP Configure units in mode 4 as clients.
Restart as access point and connect clients.
A C
6 Bluetooth NAP B C
7 WLAN AP Configure units in mode 4 as clients.
Restart as access point and connect clients.
Apply PROFINET optimizations to all units.
A B C
8 Bluetooth NAP D
10 —Apply PROFINET optimizations and restart. B D
Modes 5, 6, 7 and 8 will scan for units in mode 4. The detected units will be reconfigured as
clients, while the scanning unit will restart as an access point. The clients will then restart and
connect to the access point.
Modes 7 and 8 will additionally apply PROFINET optimization to all the units. PROFINET
messages will then have priority over TCP/IP frames.
Mode Timeout
• Modes 5, 6, 7 and 8 will time out after 120 seconds. Reapply the mode to repeat the scan.
• Mode 4 will listen for 120 seconds or until receiving a configuration.
The IP address of a client may be changed by the configuration from the access
point. Active browser sessions could therefore be lost.
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4.3 Web Interface
The web interface is accessed by pointing a web browser to the IP address of the unit. The
default IP address is 192.168.0.99. The computer accessing the web interface must be in the
same IP subnet as the unit.
4.3.1 System Overview
Fig. 4 System Overview page
The Save and Reboot button will become enabled if the unit must be restarted for a parameter
change to come into effect.
To revert to the currently active configuration without saving the parameter changes, click on
Cancel All Changes.
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4.3.2 Easy Config
Fig. 5 Easy Config page
To activate an Easy Config mode, select it from the dropdown menu and click on Set.
Easy Config Modes
Mode Role Description LED
2—Reset configuration to factory defaults. B
3—Reset IP settings to factory defaults. A B
4 Client Wait for automatic configuration. C
5 WLAN AP Configure units in mode 4 as clients.
Restart as access point and connect clients.
A C
6 Bluetooth NAP B C
7 WLAN AP Configure units in mode 4 as clients.
Restart as access point and connect clients.
Apply PROFINET optimizations to all units.
A B C
8 Bluetooth NAP D
10 —Apply PROFINET optimizations and restart. B D
Modes 5, 6, 7 and 8 will scan for units in mode 4. The detected units will be reconfigured as
clients, while the scanning unit will restart as an access point. The clients will then restart and
connect to the access point.
Modes 7 and 8 will additionally apply PROFINET optimization to all the units. PROFINET
messages will then have priority over TCP/IP frames.
Mode Timeout
• Modes 5, 6, 7 and 8 will time out after 120 seconds. Reapply the mode to repeat the scan.
• Mode 4 will listen for 120 seconds or until receiving a configuration.
The IP address of a client may be changed by the configuration from the access
point. Active browser sessions could therefore be lost.
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4.3.3 Network Settings
Fig. 6 Network Settings page
IP Assignment Select static or dynamic IP addressing (DHCP)
IP Address Static IP address for the unit
The browser should automatically be redirected to the new address after clicking
on Save and Reboot (not supported by all browsers).
Subnet Mask Subnet mask when using static IP
Default Gateway Default gateway when using static IP
Internal DHCP Server Disabled: No internal DHCP functionality
DHCP Relay Enabled: The unit can receive a DHCP request on one interface
and resend it to a DHCP server located on one of the other interfaces.
Only a single DHCP server can be active for all the connected interfaces.
If WLAN is used, the forwarding mode must be set to Layer 3 IP Forward.
DHCP Server Enabled: Activates an internal DHCP server. This option is only
available when IP Assignment is set to Static.
Do not enable this option if there is already a DHCP server on the network!
Start Address (Y) The internal DHCP server will assign up to 7 IP addresses starting from X.X.X.Y,
where Xis taken from the current static IP address setting, and Yis the value in
Start Address. Already allocated addresses will be skipped, including the
address of the unit itself. The subnet mask setting will be ignored.
Examples:
IP Address: 192.168.0.99, Start Address: 101
DHCP range = 192.168.0.101 – 192.168.0.107
IP Address: 192.168.0.103, Start Address: 101
DHCP range = 192.168.0.101 – 192.168.0.108
7 addresses are allocated but the address of the unit is skipped.
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4.3.4 WLAN Settings – Client Mode
Fig. 7 WLAN Settings – Client
Enable Enable/disable the WLAN interface.
Operating Mode Choose operation as WLAN Client or Access Point. If Access Point is selected,
additional parameters will be visible.
Channel Bands Choose to scan on only the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz channel band, or on both (default).
The unit must be rebooted to enable the new setting.
The unit can be configured to scan on both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel bands but can only
communicate on one band at a time.
Scan for Networks Click to scan the selected frequency band(s) for discoverable WLAN networks.
Select a network from the dropdown menu to connect to it.
Connect to SSID To connect manually to a network, enter its SSID (network name) here. This can
be used if the network does not broadcast its SSID.
Authentication Mode Select the authentication/encryption mode required by the network.
Open = No encryption or authentication
Passkey Enter the passkey when using WPA/WPA2-PSK or WEP64/128.
Username, Domain,
Passphrase
Authentication details when using LEAP or PEAP (WPA2 Enterprise).
Channel Select a specific channel to use when scanning for networks. Which channels are
available depend on the Channel Bands setting.
Auto = all channels will be scanned (default).
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Fig. 8 WLAN Client – Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings
Bridge Mode Layer 2 tunnel = All layer 2 data will be bridged over WLAN.
Use when multiple devices on both sides of an Ethernet network bridge must be
able to communicate via WLAN (many-to-many).
Only works between Anybus Wireless Bolt or Wireless Bridge II devices.
Layer 2 cloned MAC only = Layer 2 data from only a single MAC address
(specified below) will be bridged over WLAN (many-to-one).
Layer 3 IP forward (default) = IP data from all devices will be bridged over WLAN.
This mode must be used when using the DHCP Relay function.
Cloned MAC Address The MAC address to use with Layer 2 cloned MAC only (see above).
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4.3.5 WLAN Settings – Access Point Mode
Fig. 9 WLAN Settings – Access Point
The following settings are specific when Access Point mode is selected.
Network (SSID) Enter an SSID (network name) for the Wireless Bridge.
If this entry is left blank, the unit will generate an SSID which includes the last 6
characters of the MAC ID.
Authentication Mode Select the authentication/encryption mode to use for the access point.
Open = No encryption or authentication
WPA2 = WPA2 PSK authentication with AES/CCMP encryption
WPA2 Passkey Enter a string in plain text or hexadecimal format to use for authentication.
Regular (plain text) passwords must be between 8 and 63 characters.
All characters in the ASCII printable range (32–126) are allowed, except
"(double quote) ,(comma) and \(backslash).
Hexadecimal passwords must start with 0x and be exactly 64 characters.
See also the example passwords below.
Channel Bands,
Channel
Select the WLAN channel band and channel to use for the access point.
Password examples
For plain text passwords a combination of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special
characters is recommended.
Example of a strong plain text password:
uS78_xpa&43
Example of hexadecimal password:
0x000102030405060708090a0b0c0d0e0f101112131415161718191a1b1c1d1e1f
Do not use the example passwords above in a live environment!
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4.3.6 Bluetooth Settings – General
Fig. 10 Bluetooth Settings
Enable Enable/disable the Bluetooth interface.
Operating Mode PANU (Client) = The unit will operate as a Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area
Network) User device. It can connect to another single Bluetooth PANU device or
to a Bluetooth Network Access Point.
NAP (Access Point) = The unit will operate as a Bluetooth Network Access Point.
It can connect to up to 7 Bluetooth PANU devices.
Local Name Identifies the unit to other Bluetooth devices. If left blank, the unit will use a default
name including the last 6 characters of the MAC ID.
Connectable Enable to make the unit accept connections initiated by other Bluetooth devices.
Discoverable Enable to make the unit visible to other Bluetooth devices.
Security Mode Disabled = No encryption or authentication.
PIN = Encrypted connection with PIN code security. This mode only works
between two units of this type and brand (not with third-party devices). PIN codes
must consist of 4 to 6 digits.
Just Works = Encrypted connection without PIN code.
Paired Devices Lists the currently connected Bluetooth devices.
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