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ATTENTION!
Incorrect termination of the supply wires may cause internal damage and will void the warranty. To ensure that your
450U-E enjoys a long life, before turning the power on double-check ALL connections by referring to this User Manual.
CAUTION
To comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements in section 1.1310 of the FCC Rules, antennas used with this device must
be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
DO NOT
Operate the transmitter when anyone is within 20 cm of the antenna.
Operate the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open connectors are properly terminated.
Operate the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
All equipment must be properly grounded for safe operations. All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified
technician.
FCC Notice:
Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part15 of the FCC rules (Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR Part 15). Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
Part 90 This device has been type accepted for operation by the FCC in accordance with Part90 of the FCC
rules (47CFR Part 90). See the label on the unit for the specific FCC ID and any other certification designations.
Note: This device should only be connected to PCs that are covered by either a FCC DoC or are FCC
certified.
Manufacturer
Model Number
Coax Kit
Net
ELPRO
UDP400-3
Includes 3m Cellfoil
1dB Gain
ELPRO
UDP400-5
Includes 5m Cellfoil
Unity Gain
ELPRO
BU-3/400
CC10/450
2.5dB Gain
ELPRO
BU-6/400
CC10/450
5.5dB Gain
ELPRO
YU3/400
CC10/450
3.5dB Loss
ELPRO
YU6/400
CC10/450
6.5dB Gain
ELPRO
YU9/400
CC20/450
5dB Gain
ELPRO
YU16/400
CC20/450
10dB Gain
Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant toPart 15 of the FCC rules (Code of Federal Regulations 47CFR Part 15). Operation is subject to the condition that
this device does not cause harmful interference.
Notice any changes or modifications not expressly approved by ELPROthis equipment.
This Device should only be connected to PCs that are covered by either FCC DoC or are FCC
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Safety Notices:
Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a safety standard for human exposure
to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in Docket 93-62
and OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01.
UL Notice:
1. The Wireless Ethernet module is to be installed by trained personnel / licensed electricians only and installation
must be carried out in accordance with the instructions listed in the Installation Guide and applicable local
regulatory codes.
2. The units are intended for Restricted Access Locations.
3. The Wireless Ethernet module is intended to be installed in a final enclosure, rated IP54, before use outdoors.
4. The Equipment shall be powered using an external Listed Power Supply with LPS outputs or a Class 2 Power
Supply.
5. The Wireless Ethernet module must be properly grounded for surge protection before use.
6. If installed in a hazardous environment coaxial cable shall be installed in a metallic conduit
GNU Free Documentation License:
Copyright (C) 2009 ELPRO Technologies.
ELPRO Technologies is using a part of Free Software code under the GNU General Public License in operating the
450U-E
program whose authors commit by using it. The Free Software is copyrighted by Free Software Foundation, Inc. and the
ELPRO Technologies for instructions
450U-E
A copy of the license is included in Appendix F - GNU Free Doc License"
Important Notice:
ELPRO products are designed to be used in industrial environments, by experienced industrial engineering personnel with
adequate knowledge of safety design considerations.
ELPRO radio products are used on unprotected license-free radio bands with radio noise and interference. The products
are designed to operate in the presence of noise and interference, however in an extreme case, radio noise and
interference could cause product operation delays or operation failure. Like all industrial electronic products, ELPRO
products can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse, age, or malfunction. We recommend that users and designers
design systems using design techniques intended to prevent personal injury or damage during product operation, and
provide failure tolerant systems to prevent personal injury or damage in the event of product failure. Designers must warn
users of the equipment or systems if adequate protection against failure has not been included in the system design.
Designers must include this Important Notice in operating procedures and system manuals.
These products should not be used in non-industrial applications, or life-support systems, without consulting ELPRO first.
1. A radio license is not required in some countries, provided the module is installed using the aerial and equipment
configuration described in the 450U-E Installation Guide. Check with your local distributor for further information
on regulations.
2. Operation is authorized by the radio frequency regulatory authority in your country on a non-protection basis.
Although all care is taken in the design of these units, there is no responsibility taken for sources of external
interference. Systems should be designed to be tolerant of these operational delays.
3. To avoid the risk of electrocution, the aerial, aerial cable, serial cables and all terminals of the 450U-E module
should be electrically protected. To provide maximum surge and lightning protection, the module should be
connected to a suitable earth and the aerial, aerial cable, serial cables and the module should be installed as
recommended in the Installation Guide.
4. To avoid accidents during maintenance or adjustment of remotely controlled equipment, all equipment should be
first disconnected from the 450U-E module during these adjustments. Equipment should carry clear markings to

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indicate remote or automatic operation. E.g. "This equipment is remotely controlled and may start without
warning. Isolate at the switchboard before attempting adjustments."
5. The 450U-E module is not suitable for use in explosive environments without additional protection.
6. The 450U-E Operates using the same Radio frequencies and communication protocols as commercially available
off-the shelf equipment. If your system is not adequately secured, third parties may be able to gain access to
your data or gain control of your equipment via the radio link. Before deploying a system make sure you have
considered the security aspects of your installation carefully.
Release Notice:
This is the July 2012 release of the 450U-E Ethernet Modem User Manual version 1.0.12-Beta7 which applies to version
1.2Beta Modem firmware
Follow Instructions
Read this entire manual and all other publications pertaining to the work to be performed before installing, operating, or
servicing this equipment. Practice all plant and safety instructions and precautions. Failure to follow the instructions can
cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Proper Use
Any unauthorized modifications to or use of this equipment outside its specified mechanical, electrical, or other operating
limits may cause personal injury and/or property damage, including damage to the equipment. Any such unauthorized
thereby excluding
warranty coverage for any resulting damage; and (2) invalidate product certifications or listings.

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION................................... 7
NETWORK TOPOLOGY........................................... 71.0
Access Point vs. Client.............................................7
Bridge vs Router.......................................................9
GETTING STARTED QUICKLY ................................ 101.1
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION .................................. 11
GENERAL.......................................................... 112.0 ANTENNA INSTALLATION...................................... 112.1Bench test and Demo System setup...............................11
Antennas ........................................................................12
Installation tips........................................................12
Dipole and Collinear antennas.........................................13
Directional antennas........................................................13
POWER SUPPLY................................................. 132.2 SERIAL CONNECTIONS ........................................ 142.3
RS232 Serial Port ...................................................14
DB9 Connector Pin outs.................................................14
RS485 Serial Port ...................................................14
Failsafe Biasing...............................................................15
USB Ports...............................................................15
INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ............................. 152.4
Analog Input............................................................15
.......................................................................................16
Digital Output..........................................................16
Digital Input.............................................................16
CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION....................................... 17
START-UP......................................................... 173.0 -up..........................................17
-up .....................................................17
Link Establishment..................................................17
How a Link connection is lost..........................................17
Roaming Clients..............................................................17
LED Indication.........................................................18
RADIO OPERATING PARAMETERS .......................... 183.1
Frequency Bands....................................................18
Receiver..................................................................19
Radio Throughput...................................................19
Modbus TCP. .................................................................19
INITIAL CONNECTION........................................... 203.2
Default Configuration..............................................20
Accessing Configuration for the first time..............20
Method 1 - Set PC to same network as 450U-E .............21
Method 2 - Set 450U-E Network address to match the
local network ..................................................................22
STARTUP.......................................................... 243.3 QUICKSTART ..................................................... 253.4 GENERAL CONFIGURATION .................................. 263.5Connecting to Existing Networks.....................................26
NETWORK CONFIGURATION........................... 273.6Network Settings Webpage Fields...................................27
SPANNING TREE PROTOCOL ALGORITHM ............... 283.7 SECURITY MENU................................................ 283.8
WEP (128 bit) ..........................................................29
Encryption Keys 1 to 4....................................................29
Default WEP Key.............................................................29
WPA2......................................................................29
WPA Enterprise ......................................................29
Authenticator (AP) Configuration............................30
Supplicant Re-authenticate Period: .................................30
Enable Debug: ................................................................30
Supplicant (Client) Configuration ...........................30
Username / Password:....................................................30
Enable Debug: ................................................................30
Trusted CA certificate upload ..........................................30
Certificate Verification result:............................................30
Trusted CA Certificate Contents:.....................................30
BRIDGE /ROUTER OPERATION..............................313.9Bridge Operation (Transparent Network)..........................31
Router Operation (Routed Network).................................31
RADIO CONFIGURATION .....................................313.10
Radio Menu ....................................................................32
Data Compression..................................................33
SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATION............................333.11 REPEATERS (WDS)...........................................343.12
Important Notes:.............................................................34
WDS Connections:.................................................35
Example 1 Extending range using WDS .............35
Example 2 - Roaming with WDS Access Points....36
IP ROUTING.....................................................373.13 FILTERING .......................................................393.14
MAC Address Filter Configuration:...................................40
IP Address Filter Configuration: .......................................41
ARP Filter Configuration ..................................................41
MODBUS.........................................................423.15
Modbus RTU Master ports.....................................42
Modbus TCP Server / RTU Slave...........................42
Modbus TCP Client................................................43
TCP Client Mappings ......................................................43
RTU Master Mappings ....................................................44
Modbus TCP to RTU Conversion ....................................45
INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION .........................463.16
I/O Configuration....................................................46
Analog Input Configuration..............................................46
Analog Input configuration parameters ............................47
Digital Output..................................................................47
Digital Input.....................................................................48
I/O Register locations.............................................48
Digital Outputs Coils........................................................48
Digital Input Bits..............................................................49
Analog Input Registers ....................................................49
Expansion I/O .................................................................49
Failsafe Blocks .......................................................50
......................................................51
CONFIGURATION EXAMPLES ...............................513.17
Extending a wired network (Bridged Network) ......51

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Connecting two different networks together (Routed
Network)..................................................................52
Extending range of a network with a Repeater hop..........53
CHAPTER 4 - DIAGNOSTICS ................................... 55
DIAGNOSTICS CHART.......................................... 554.0 CONNECTIVITY................................................... 564.1 STATISTICS ....................................................... 564.2Network Traffic Analysis..................................................57
CUSTOM SURVEY............................................... 594.4 NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS ..................................... 614.5Ping................................................................................61
IO DIAGNOSTICS................................................ 624.6Modem Module Information Registers.............................62
Expansion I/O Error Registers .........................................63
MONITOR RADIO COMMS .................................... 644.7 MONITOR IP COMMS .......................................... 644.8 SYSTEM TOOLS ................................................. 65
4.9
Setting a 450U-E to Factory Default Settings ........65
MODULE INFORMATION CONFIGURATION .............. 654.10
Module Information Webpage Fields ...............................65
DHCP Client Configuration.............................................66
UTILITIES ........................................................ 674.11
..............................................................................67
........................................................................68
...........................................................................69
CHAPTER 5 - SPECIFICATIONS...............................70
APPENDIX A - FIRMWARE UPGRADES ...............72
Firmware Upgrade USB (Full Firmware Upgrade)..........72
Web based Upgrade..............................................75
APPENDIX B - GLOSSARY..................................76
APPENDIX C - EXPANSION I/O REGISTERS........80
I/O store for a 115S-11 Expansion I/O module................80
I/O store for a 115S-12 Expansion I/O module................80
I/O store for a 115S-13 Expansion I/O module................80
APPENDIX D - MODBUS ERROR CODES............81
APPENDIX E - POWER CONVERSION.................82
Power Conversion...........................................................82
APPENDIX F - GNU FREE DOC LICENSE............83

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
The 450U-E Industrial 802.11 based Wireless Ethernet module provide wireless connections between Ethernet devices
and/
450U-E, 5 Watt max power
The 450U-E is a fixed frequency wireless transceiver that operates in the 380MHz to 520 MHz frequency communications
band. There are various frequency bands available depending on the model purchased.
The 450U-E unit provides two serial connections as well as the Ethernet connection. It is possible to use all three data
connections concurrently, allowing the 450U-E to act as a Device Server where wireless connections can be made
between serial devices and Ethernet devices. The 450U-E also
. Appropriate driver applications will be required in the host devices to
handle other protocols.
The modem is capable of passing VLAN tagged frames.
The 450U-E has a standard RJ45 Ethernet connection which will operate at up to 100Mbit/sec. The module will transmit
the Ethernet messages on the wireless band at rates between 1 and 19.2Kbit/sec depending on model, band, encryption
methods, and radio paths.
Network Topology1.0
The 450U-E is an Ethernet device, and must be configured as part of an Ethernet network. Each 450U-E must be
configured as an:
(Station)

You can also connect to the 450U-E via a RS232 or RS485 serial port using serial server and allowing the 450U-E to
connect the serial communications into the Ethernet network.
Access Point vs. Client
The Access Point unit acts . The Access Point accepts and authorises links initiated by the
client units, and controls the wireless communications.
Clients (Stations) are slave units and when connected to the Access Point becomes transparent Ethernet links.
The first diagram shows a connection between two Ethernet devices using 450U-E Ethernet modems. In this example
one 450U-E is configured as an Access Point and the other as a Client.
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The second diagram shows an existing LAN being extended using 450U-E . In this example, the Access Point is
configured at the LAN end - although the wireless link will still work if the Client is at the LAN end.
An Access Point can connect to multiple Clients. In this case, the
450U-E Clients, which do not have direct reliable
radio paths. epeater module, any 450U-E can be a repeater and at the same time, can be
connected to an Ethernet devices or on a LAN
Multiple Access Points can be set-
Figure 2 AP-Client2
Figure 3 Multi Client
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Bridge vs Router
Each 450U-E when configured as a bridge uses a single IP address for Ethernet and Wireless connections. A Bridge
connects devices within the same Ethernet network - for example, extending an existing Ethernet LAN.
A Router The IP addresses for the Ethernet and the Wireless sides must be
different. In this example, the wireless link is part of LAN A, with the Client (Station) unit acting as the Router between LAN
A and LAN B.
Alternately, the Access Point could be configured as a Router. The wireless link is then part of LAN B.
Figure 5 - Bridge
Figure 6 - Client Router
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If more than two routers are required within the same radio network, then routing rules may need to be configured (refer
to section 3.13 IP Routing more details). There is no limit to the number of Bridges in the same network - although
there is a limit of 128 Client units linked to any one Access Point.
Getting Started Quickly1.1
This instruction will explain what sections of the manual should be read to get the modems configured quickly and easily.
The out of the box basic configuration should cover most applications and require little configuration, however if more
advanced applications are required the 450U-E have many sophisticated features, which can be adjusted if need be.
First, read Chapter . This will explain the connections that are required for successful operation, i.e.Power, Antenna, Serial, Ethernet and I/O.
Power the 450U-E and make an Ethernet connection to your PC (for further information on how to do this, referto section 3.2 Initial Connection
Set the 450U-E address, and other necessary configuration parameters by using the Quick Start as per section3.4 Quickstart
Save the configuration - the 450U-E is now ready to use.
If the modems are connected to an existing network read section 3.14 Filtering some form of filtering(MAC, IP and ARP) will reduce the amount of Ethernet network traffic being sent over the radio network.
Before installing the 450U-E, bench test the system. It is a lot easier to locate problems with all the equipment located on
the bench.
Figure 8 - Multi Router