eWON FLB 3271 User manual

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eWON Flexy
WiFi Extension Card
FLB 3271
This installation guide explains how to install the
eWON Flexy WiFi Extension Card FLB 3271
nstallation Guide
IG 020 / Rev 1 4

Table of Contents
1. Product Summary ............................................................................................................. 3
2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory nformation ........................................................... 4
2 1 Scope 4
2 2 ESD Damage Prevention 4
2 2 1 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance 4
2 2 2 Applicable European Directives 4
2 2 3 Applicable Safety Standards 5
2 2 4 FCC Compliance 5
2 2 5 Certifications 5
2 3 Official Modem Identification 5
3. Hardware Description ...................................................................................................... 6
3 1 Mechanical Layout and Interfaces 6
3 2 Extension Card Label 7
3 2 1 Label Location and Information Included 7
3 2 2 Part Number Structure for Extension Cards 8
3 3 Front Panel LEDs 8
3 4 Specifications of the Wifi Extension Card 9
3 5 eWON Flexy Extension Cards Environmental Conditions 10
3 6 Plugging the Extension Card into the Base Unit 10
3 6 1 eWON Firmware compatibility 10
3 6 2 Base Unit Slot Compatibility 10
3 6 3 Extension Card Insertion 11
3 6 4 Multiple Wifi Extension Cards 12
3 6 5 Power Requirements 13
4. Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards .................................................... 14
5. Check Card Detection on the Embedded Web Page ................................................ 15
5 1 Connecting to the Embedded Web Server 15
5 2 Detected Cards displayed in the System Page 15
6. eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card ............................................................. 16
6 1 Wifi Network Selection 16
6 2 Internet Interface Selection 17
6 3 WiFi Connection 17
Revision .............................................................................................................................. 19
Revision History 19
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Chapter 1
Product Summary
1. Product Summary
This Installation Guide describes the hardware of the Wifi Extension Card FLB 3271 of the
eWON Flexy family
The eWON Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/routers
As the name eWON Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different
combinations of Extension Cards and Base Units This Installation Guide focuses on an
extension card which needs to be inserted in one of the Base Units in order to work The Base
Units have their own Installation Guide IG-014-0-EN “eWON Flexy - Base Units” This guide
addresses how the relevant Extension Card integrates with the Base Units and we give some
recommendations for its proper installation (see § 3 6 Plugging the Extension Card into the
Base Unit)
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Chapter 2
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information
2. Safety, Environmental & Regulatory nformation
2.1. Scope
This section addresses Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information for the Wifi Extension
Card FLB 3271 This Extension Card belongs to the same compliance frame as the Base Units
In the case of a telecommunication Extension Card, additional directives, standards and instructions
apply.
2.2. ESD Damage Prevention
- mportant -
Contains parts and assemblies susceptible to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Always
use ESD precautions when handling Extension Cards and the opened Base Unit.
The Extension Card is a module exposing both sides of an electronic printed circuit board
Therefore, it is packed in antistatic ESD bags In order to avoid ESD damage, the product
must be handled with the necessary precaution including:
•Grounded ESD protective work surface
•Personnel grounding
2.2.1. Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance
The Extension Card complies with the R&TTE directive 1999/05/EC and the FCC regulations
related to the wireless modems
The Extension Card belongs to class A Information Technology Equipment (ITE) In a
domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take appropriate measures
2.2.2. Applicable European Directives
The Extension Card is in conformity with the following EC directives:
•RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
•EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
•R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC
The product conforms to the corresponding R&TTE articles: RF spectrum efficiency (Art
3 2); EMC (Art 3 1b); Safety (Art 3 1a)
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Chapter 2
Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information
2.2.3. Applicable Safety Standards
The Extension Card is in conformity with the following safety standards:
•IEC/EN 60950-1
•UL 60950-1
•CSA-C22 2 No 60950-1-07
2.2.4. FCC Compliance
The Extension Card complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operating is subject to the
following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
2.2.5. Certifications
The Extension Card has been certified by authorized bodies:
•Certificate Of Compliance (COC) # E350576
•CB certificate # DK-29479-A1-UL
These certificates can be downloaded as PDF files on the eWON Support web site:
http://support ewon biz/flexy
2.3. Official Modem dentification
This product contains part identified as follows by national authorities:
•FCC ID: QOQWF111
•IC ID: 5123A-BGTWF111
•RRA ID: KCC-CRM-BGT-WF111
•GITEKI (MIC) ID: 209-J00061
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
3. Hardware Description
3.1. Mechanical Layout and nterfaces
SMA-F Male antenna connector
Backplane connector
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
3.2. Extension Card Label
3.2.1. Label Location and nformation ncluded
The identification label of the extension cards is placed on the solder side of the PCB
The different parts of the label are described below:
PN
Part Number:
identifies the type of the card
Description see 3 2 2 Part Number
Structure for Extension Cards
SN
Serial Number
Structure of the Serial Number
1111-2233-0001-44
1111 = MTID (product related)
2233 = Year Week
0001 = sequential mfg order
44 = product type
MAC MAC Address of the Wifi Card
M N. FW.: Minimum firmware required on the
eWON
Marks CE, UL, certificate number and logos
if applicable
0682 Notified Body Number warrantor of the
CE Mark validation
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
3.2.2. Part Number Structure for Extension Cards
FLB3271_00/S
FL FL is the prefix for the extensions of
the eWON Flexy family Only FL (constant)
B
1 alphabetic sign (CAP)
Defines the slots of the base module
in which the extension can be
inserted See also § 3 6 2 Base Unit
Slot Compatibility
A 2 first slots only ●●○○
B 2 last slots only ○○●●
X In any slot ●●●●
3271_00 Wifi Extension Card The suffix _00 is used for software options
/S
The suffix might have an optional “/” character
It might also be blank or include “S” character => Indicates compliance
with the UL/IEC/EN 60950 standard
3.3. Front Panel LEDs
Item Mark Function Picture
STAT Green ON =
Interface is online
▄
Reception Signal level
Yellow ON = level > -80 dBm
Poor signal
█
Reception Signal level
Yellow ON = level > -70 dBm
Signal is OK
▄
█
Reception Signal level
Yellow ON = level >-50 dBm
Good signal
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
- Note -
f all signal level LED's are off, it may mean either that:
the W F interface is not activated in the eWON configuration
there is no signal at all (level 0)
there is a reception error (level XX)
3.4. Specifications of the Wifi Extension Card
Item Value(s)
Protocols and Frequencies IEEE802 11b/g/n, 2 4-2 5GHz
Antenna Connector Type SMA-F Male (SMA reverse polarity)
Antenna
(included in the delivery
Charact. Value(s)
Impedance 50 Ohms
Input Power > 17 dBm, IEEE 802 11b
> 15 dBm, IEEE 802 11g/n
Tightening
Torque
0 5 Nm In the absence of a torque wrench, a
soft manual tightening is sufficient
Device conformity has been tested with the reference antenna: Pulse W1030
Absolute maximum antenna gain as per FCC's rules and regulations, 47CFR:
•Part 15C : 2 14dBi
- mportant -
This device is to be used only in fixed applications. The antenna used for this transmitter has to
be installed to provide a distance of at least 20 cm from any person and may not be co-
located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
3.5. eWON Flexy Extension Cards Environmental Conditions
Characteristic Value
Operating temperature -25 to +70 °C
Storage temperature -40 to +70 °C
Relative humidity 10 to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude Up to maximum 2000m
Storage altitude Up to maximum 3000m
3.6. Plugging the Extension Card into the Base Unit
3.6.1. eWON Firmware compatibility
Before inserting the Extension Card into the Base Unit, verify if your eWON Flexy is running the
required firmware supporting the new extension card The required firmware version is
indicated on the label of the extension card For example: Min FW : 8 0 ( see § 3 2 1 Label
Location and Information Included)
3.6. . Base Unit Slot Compatibility
The Wifi Extension Card (FLB 3271) must be inserted in one of the “B” slots of the Base Unit
Explanation:
The Flexy Base Units feature two types of slot The A slots are the two first slots starting from
the left The B slots are the two last slots Some cards fit in A and B slots Some do not Cards
that fit only one type of slot have a mechanical mistake-proof security
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Chapter 3
Hardware Description
The reference code of the Extension Cards includes a letter that defines their compatibility
either with “A” slots, “B” slots or both:
•FLA xxxx - designates cards that fit into “A” slots
•FLB xxxx - designates cards that fit into “B” slots
•FLX xxxx - designates cards that fit into both “A” and “B” slots
In addition to the card reference, each type of extension card bears a visual compatibility
symbol on its front panel The visual symbols are shown in the table below:
●●○○ 2 first slots only (A)
●●●● In any slot (X)
○○●● 2 last slots only (B)
3.6.3. Extension Card nsertion
Please wait 30 seconds after powering off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an
extension card This is to avoid possible damage to the Base Unit and Extension Card
Remove the slot filler of the location where you want to insert the new card To do this, press
on both ends of the cover, note that the hooks are off-centered like shown on the pictures
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Hardware Description
Hooks to be pressed are off-centered – press while pulling upwards
This metal tag soldered on the PCB acts as mistake-proof security (mating stop in
housing)
Insert the Extension Card carefully and slide it down until the hooks are clicking Make sure
the card is completely inserted DO NOT insist if you feel some resistance when trying to
insert the card It probably means you are trying to insert the card in a wrong slot In such
case, check slot compatibility of the relevant Extension Card
- Note -
f an extension card is inadvertently forced in a wrong slot, the Base Unit will detect it and will
NOT complete its BOOT process. Therefore, the unit will not be accessible through its LAN
interface. The slot error is returned by the USR LED. (red ON 1sec, OFF 0.5 sec).
3.6.4. Multiple Wifi Extension Cards
The eWON Flexy firmware currently supports up to one Wifi Extension Card of type FLB3271
The boot process of the Base Unit includes an automated detection of the inserted
Extension Cards This detection is done sequentially, slot per slot starting from the left to right
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Hardware Description
Only the first detected Wifi card (the most left one) will be taken into account by the Flexy
firmware An additional card of the same type will be ignored Contrary to what happens
when it is inserted in a wrong slot, a Wifi card in excess will not alter proper operation of the
Base Unit and other Extension Cards
3.6.5. Power Requirements
The internal power converter of the eWON Flexy Base units has been dimensioned to cover
a broad range of different combinations of Extension Cards Users should make sure the
total power demand of the Extension Cards does not exceed the capabilities of the Base
Unit That is why the notion of “Energy Points” has been introduced
The Installation Guide IG-014-0-EN “eWON Flexy - Base Units” includes a section giving the
Available Energy Points of each type of Base Unit
The power requirements of each Extension Card is expressed in Energy Demand Points This
number is meant to check whether the balance with the Available Energy Points of a given
Base Unit with Extension Cards is OK or not
Wifi Extension Card FLB 3271
Energy Demand Points 4
The Installation Guide IG-014-0-EN “eWON Flexy - Base Units” includes examples of practical
power balance calculations
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Chapter 4
Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards
4. Powering On the Base Unit with its Extension Cards
When the Base Unit is powered on, it takes approximately 25 seconds for the unit to go
through its self-test procedure The slots in which the extension cards have been inserted
and their type are detected during this process
If the boot process completes normally, you should observe the following LED status
•Base Unit USR flashing green slowly
•Extension Card None
- Note -
f the USR LED of the Base Unit flashes RED, it might be because the Extension Card was
improperly inserted (for example in a wrong slot).
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Chapter 5
Check Card Detection on the Embedded Web
Page
5. Check Card Detection on the Embedded Web Page
The eWON Flexy Extension Card requires no software configuration It is automatically
detected by the Base Unit when it boots
5.1. Connecting to the Embedded Web Server
Configure the network parameters of your configuration PC to encompass the IP range of
the eWON LAN
Connect the PC to one of the LAN port of the eWON Flexy
Open your Internet browser and access the eWON Flexy internal Web page by entering the
LAN IP address in the URL field (the default address is http://10 0 0 53)
The default
•login is adm
•password is adm
- mportant -
For security reasons, changing the default password adm is absolutely required.
To change the adm password, from the menu bar, click on Configuration, Users Setup and double
click on the adm entry to edit its parameters. Enter the new password twice and click Save.
5.2. Detected Cards displayed in the System Page
The System page allows to check the status of the system including detected Extension
Cards To access the system status summary, click on Diagnostic 1) > Status 2) > System
Info 3) > System 4). The screen capture below gives an example of an FLB 3271 extension
card that has been detected in slot 3 (5)
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Chapter 6
eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card
6. eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card
Preliminary note: The initial configuration of the Internet access of the eWON is usually done
using the configuration wizard Since firmware 8 0, this wizard includes the Wifi option and
specific settings In this chapter, we show the manual configuration using the standard Web
interface
6.1. Wifi Network Selection
Follow Configuration > System Setup 1) > Communication 2) > Networking > Internet
Connection > WIFI – WAN 3) to select the Wifi network you are going to use in WIFI WAN
Connection configuration page shown below:
If the Wifi-card is present and correctly detected, the available networks in the range are
shown in the drop-down field next to Network Name
Select the network you want to connect to and enter the Network Passphrase
Click Update
Note
n the drop-down list, 2 symbols may appear next to the Network name. f present, the padlock
indicates that the network is protected by a passphrase while the symbol on the right reflects
the signal strength.
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eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card
6.2. nternet nterface Selection
Follow Configuration> System Setup > Communication > Networking > Internet Connection
to define that the Internet connection of the eWON will be done by using the Wifi network
interface as shown below:
Select WIFI WAN connection (1) from the drop-down list
Click Update (2)
6.3. WiFi Connection
Unless the “Maintain Connection” option is checked, you will now need to ask the eWON to
connect the Wifi network
Click Connect (1)
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eWON Configuration to work with a Wifi-card
After a short while and if everything has been correctly configured, the “Connect” button is
changed in a “Disconnect” button and the WIFI IP address as well as the connection time
are displayed
Click “Disconnect” when you want to ask eWON to disconnect from the Wifi network
Your eWON is now configured to use the Wifi network interface to connect to the Internet
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Revision Information
Revision
Revision History
Revision Level Date Description
1 0 15/05/2014 First released version
1 1 20/06/2014 Minor updates + add § 6 eWON Configuration
to Work with a Wifi-card
1 2 12/11/2014 Added chapter 2 4 “Official Modem
Identification”
1 3 17/11/2014 Changed: chapter 3 2 “Extension Card
Label”: WiFi Sticker reference adapted, CE
Mark Notified Body Number added
1 4 17/11/2015 Changed specifications of WiFi extension
card
Document build number: 17
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