IFM Electronic ZB0929 User manual

Operating instructions
Gateway
ZB0929
80291664/00 11/2020
UK

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1 Preliminary note
Technical data, approvals, accessories and further information at
www.ifm.com.
2 Safety instructions
• Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire
service life.
• The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and
environmental conditions without any restrictions.
• Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ Intended use).
• If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal
injury and/or damage to property may occur.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability or warranty for any consequences
caused by tampering with the product or incorrect use by the operator.
• Installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and maintenance of the
product must be carried out by qualified personnel authorised by the machine
operator.
• The plant operator is responsible for the safety of the plant in which the device
is installed.
• If the device is not used as intended by the manufacturer, the protection
supported by the device may be impaired.
• Protect devices and cables against damage.
2.1 Interference with medical devices
The device emits radio waves that may interfere with the operation of electronic
devices in the vicinity, including pacemakers, hearing aids and defibrillators.
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical product, do not use the
device without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical
product. Keep a safe distance between the device and your medical products and
refrain from further use of the device if you observe permanent impairment of your
medical product.

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2.2 Symbols used
► Instruction
> Reaction, result
→ Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note.
3 Intended use
• The gateway, being an MQTT client, transmits sensor data to a backend
system via an MQTT broker. In the backend system, the sensor data is made
available for visualisation and can be used to carry out evaluations and create
alarm rules.
• The gateway is connected to the Internet or network either via a wired Ethernet
connection, wirelessly via a mobile network (NB-IoT, 2G or LTE Cat M1) or via
a wireless LAN connection.
The backend system can be either ifm electronic’s LR Smartobserver (see chapter
8.1) or any other backend system (e.g. a cloud) via MQTT.
The device must not be operated within a radius of 20 km around Ny-Ålesund,
Spitsbergen, Norway.
4 Installation
Position the device close to the sensor. If necessary, use the supplied mounting
accessories for installation.

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5 Operating and display elements
LED
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1: USB connection
2: Mains connection
3: Ethernet connection
4: Micro-SIM card slot
5: Conguration button
6 Electrical connection
►Connect the device with the supplied power supply.
7 Set-up
The device switches on automatically when connected to the power supply.

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LED Colour State Meaning
green on Device is connected to the Internet /
network.
blue on Establish radio connection to the
Internet or to the set ping address.
flashes The device is in local configuration
mode.
red on The device is not connected to the
Internet or to the set ping address.
►Open configuration mode and
examine the malfunction.
7.1 Gateway configuration
The device’s LED must be red or green.
► Press the configuration button for at least 10 s until the LED flashes blue.
> The device opens a wireless LAN access point.
The serial number and password for the initial set-up is on the type label on the back
of the gateway.
► Connect PC, smartphone etc. to the wireless LAN access point. The name of
the wireless LAN access point is "ifmgw-serial number".
► Enter the password.
Windows 10 may ask for a PIN code as primary access point password. Use the
option 'password'.
While the gateway is establishing a radio connection (LED lights up blue), the
configuration mode cannot be started.
►Open the browser on the PC, smartphone, etc.
►Open the address 192.168.0.1:3001 in the browser.
►Make the necessary configurations
(e.g. change password for gateway access, check error log, set up connection
via wireless LAN, LAN or mobile network or make MQTT broker settings →
chapter 7.2).
►Restart the gateway by pressing [Quit].

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7.2 Connect to the Internet / network
7.2.1 Ethernet connection
► Use the RJ45 socket for Ethernet connection.
If a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is available, the DHCP
client can be activated.
If the DHCP client is deactivated, a static IP address can be configured.
The IP address range of device and PC must match the subnet mask.
Address Address
(segment
relating to
the network
address)
Address
(segment relating
to the
station address)
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255. 0
Wireless Gateway
ZB0929
e.g. 192.168.0.15 192.168.0. e.g. 15
PC e.g. 192.168.0.10 192.168.0. e.g. 10
►Configure a DNS server if necessary.

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The device can independently send out ping commands, thus allowing for
confirmation that a particular host in a network can be reached.
In case of a local connection, the host’s IP address, e.g. 192.168.0.10, can be
used as the ping address. If an internet connection is required (e.g. when using a
cloud), any domain can also be used as a ping address (e.g. www.ifm.com).
Time synchronisation requires an NTP server. If there is no NTP server, time can
be set manually.
If the gateway is disconnected for a longer period of time, time has to be
corrected in the configuration menu.
The device's MAC address can be found in the Ethernet settings.

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7.2.2 Wireless LAN connection
The gateway can be configured as a wireless LAN client.
► Search for and select a wireless LAN network under [Add Wifi network].
7.2.3 Mobile network connection
► Insert the SIM card before connecting the power supply.
► Open the micro-SIM card slot.
►Unlock and open the card holder.
► Insert the micro-SIM card with the contacts facing down and close everything.
►Supply gateway with voltage.
► Open gateway configuration (→ chapter 7.1).
► Configure SIM settings.
►Restart gateway by pressing [Quit].

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7.2.4 MQTT connection
►Make settings for the MQTT broker.
► Set the broker’s IP address and the port.
Usually, ports "1883" and "8883" are reserved for MQTT.
If a username and password is available, they can be entered here.
TLS encryption can either be activated or deactivated.
If TLS encryption is not used, it has to be deactivated.
Otherwise, no connection can be established.
MQTT data
The device is an MQTT client and always requires an MQTT broker.
The device publishes under the MQTT topic "ifm/VWV/{SID}", with {SID} being a
placeholder for the sensor’s serial number.

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7.2.5 Gateway - Change access password
► If necessary, change the factory-set gateway password.
The password cannot be reset.
7.3 Sensor setup
Recommendation:
Due to the mesh topology, arrange the sensors around the gateway.
► Press the button briefly (switch on device).
> Green LED lights up briefly and goes out again.
> Green LED lights up briefly again: connection with the gateway ok
or
> Red LED lights up briefly: no connection to the gateway.
►Check connection and position the device closer to the gateway.
Switch off the sensor:
► Press the button for at least 8 seconds until the LED lights up in red for approx.
4 seconds.
Upon initial set-up, the LED may briefly light up in red despite an active connection to
the gateway. Check by pressing the button again. The LED should then turn green.
You will find detailed information about the sensors at www.ifm.com.
8 Connection to a backend
8.1 Connection to the LR Smartobserver
An MQTT broker is required for connection to the LR Smartobserver from ifm
electronic.
The device sends (publishes) messages to an MQTT broker under the topic "ifm/
VWV/{SID}".
The LR Agent, being an MQTT client, in turn subscribes to the messages of the
MQTT broker.
By subscribing to the topic "ifm/VWV/#" all sensors are displayed.

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8.2 Connection to an MQTT broker
The device is an MQTT client and always requires an MQTT broker.
► The device publishes under the MQTT topic "ifm/VWV/{SID}", with {SID} being
a placeholder for the sensor’s serial number.
By subscribing to the topic "ifm/VWV/#" all sensors are displayed.
9 Maintenance, repair and disposal
The operation of the device is maintenance-free. It is not possible to repair the
device. Dispose of the device in an environmentally friendly way in accordance
with the applicable national regulations when it is no longer used.
10 Radio approvals
If approvals are granted, the approval texts of the respective countries shall apply.
10.1 Overview
The overview of the approval status of a device is available on our website at
www.ifm.com.
10.2 Europe / EU declaration of conformity
ifm electronic gmbh hereby declares that the device corresponds to the directive
2014/53/EU.
You can find the EU declaration of conformity at the following Internet address:
www.ifm.com.
10.3 USA
FCC note:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device must not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications made to this device not expressly approved by ifm may
void the FCC authorisation to operate this device.

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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. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the operating instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
-Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
10.3.1 Canada
IC note:
This device complies with the licence-free Industry Canada RSS standards.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. The device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. the user of this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
10.3.2 Brazil - Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (Anatel)
Anatel ID: 13390-20-12898
For further information, please consult the ANATEL website at
www.anatel.gov.br.
The device must accept any harmful interference and may not cause interference
with duly authorised systems.