Nexcom NIO200 HAG User manual

NIO200 HAG - WirelessHART All-in-One
Gateway –User Guide
Version: 1.2
Date: March 17, 2017

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Table of Contents
1General Information...................................................................................................... 6
1.1 Document Purpose ............................................................................................ 6
1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations....................................................... 6
2Product Overview......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 About the NIO200 HAG Gateway ...................................................................... 7
2.2 Logical Interfaces............................................................................................... 7
3Hardware Installation ................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Power-up NIO200HAG........................................................................................ 8
3.2 Connect Wi-Fi Antennas.................................................................................... 8
4Getting Started.............................................................................................................. 9
4.1 NIO200HAG Gateway......................................................................................... 9
4.2 Connecting to the NIO200HAG Gateway.......................................................... 9
4.3 Accessing NIO200 Admin website.................................................................... 9
4.4 Configuring the IP Address............................................................................. 10
4.5 Configuring the NTP settings.......................................................................... 11
4.6 Monitoring Control System ............................................................................. 11
5Home page.................................................................................................................. 13
6Administration for the Network Devices................................................................... 14
6.1 Dashboard ........................................................................................................ 15
6.2 Topology........................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Devices.............................................................................................................. 21
6.4 Device Details................................................................................................... 24
6.5 Network Health................................................................................................. 35
6.6 Readings........................................................................................................... 37
6.7 Commands Log................................................................................................ 38
6.8 Alerts................................................................................................................. 41

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7Configuration.............................................................................................................. 43
7.1 Access Point..................................................................................................... 43
7.2 Gateway ............................................................................................................ 45
7.3 Network Manager ............................................................................................. 46
7.4 Device Management......................................................................................... 48
7.4.1. Configuring Access Point ........................................................................................... 49
7.4.2. Configuring Gateways................................................................................................ 50
7.4.3. Configuring Devices ................................................................................................... 50
7.5 Monitoring Host................................................................................................ 52
7.6.1. Burst Messages.......................................................................................................... 52
7.6.2. Variables..................................................................................................................... 53
7.6.3. Triggers ...................................................................................................................... 55
7.6 MODBUS........................................................................................................... 56
7.6.1. Mapping Registers...................................................................................................... 57
7.7 Advanced Settings........................................................................................... 60
7.6.2. Edit Configuration Variables....................................................................................... 60
7.6.3. Restart........................................................................................................................ 62
7.6.4. Access NEXCOM NIO200 admin website ................................................................. 62
8System Status............................................................................................................. 63
9Administration............................................................................................................ 65
9.1 System Upgrade............................................................................................... 65
9.2 Custom Icons ................................................................................................... 66
9.3 Custom Settings............................................................................................... 67
9.4 Device Codes.................................................................................................... 68
9.4.1 Adding a Device Code ........................................................................................................ 69
9.4.2 Editing a Device Code......................................................................................................... 69
9.4.3 Deleting a Device Code ...................................................................................................... 70
10 Session........................................................................................................................ 71
10.1 Change Password............................................................................................ 71

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Appendix Index
1. Login .................................................................................................................. 73
2. Status................................................................................................................. 75
2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................ 75
System......................................................................................................................... 75
Memory....................................................................................................................... 76
Network....................................................................................................................... 76
DHCP Leases................................................................................................................ 77
DHCPv6 Leases............................................................................................................ 77
Wireless....................................................................................................................... 77
Associated Stations..................................................................................................... 78
2.2 Firewall............................................................................................................................... 79
2.3 Routes................................................................................................................................ 79
ARP .............................................................................................................................. 79
Active IPv4-Routes...................................................................................................... 79
Active IPv6-Routes...................................................................................................... 80
IPv6 Neighbors............................................................................................................ 80
2.4 System Log........................................................................................................................ 81
2.5 Kernel Log.......................................................................................................................... 81
2.6 Processes .......................................................................................................................... 82
2.7 Real-time Graphic ............................................................................................................. 82
Load............................................................................................................................. 83
Traffic........................................................................................................................... 83
Wireless....................................................................................................................... 84
Connections ................................................................................................................ 86
3. System............................................................................................................... 87
3.1 System................................................................................................................................ 87
General Settings.......................................................................................................... 87
Logging ........................................................................................................................ 88
Language and Style..................................................................................................... 88
3.2 Administration................................................................................................................... 90
Router Password......................................................................................................... 90
SSH Access................................................................................................................... 90

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3.3 Backup/Flash Firmware.................................................................................................... 91
Upgrade Firmware...................................................................................................... 91
Backup Configuration ................................................................................................. 93
Reset to default........................................................................................................... 93
3.4 Reboot................................................................................................................................ 94
4Network.............................................................................................................. 95
4.1 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................... 95
4.2 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................. 101
Associated Stations..................................................................................................................... 102
Wireless configuration ................................................................................................................ 102
Mesh Advanced............................................................................................................................ 107
4.3 DHCP and DNS................................................................................................................ 109
General Settings........................................................................................................................... 111
Resolve and Hosts Files.............................................................................................................. 111
TFTP Settings............................................................................................................................... 112
4.4 Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................... 113
4.5 Hostnames....................................................................................................................... 114
4.6 Static Routes ................................................................................................................... 115
4.7 Diagnostics...................................................................................................................... 117
4.8 Firewall............................................................................................................................. 118
General Settings........................................................................................................................... 118
Port Forwards............................................................................................................................... 119
Traffic Rules.................................................................................................................................. 119
Custom Rules............................................................................................................................... 120

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1 General Information
1.1 Document Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide instructions for using WirelessHART Monitoring Control
System (MCS) and to provide information about the NEXCOM NIO200HAG WirelessHART All-In-
One Gateway as well as instructions on how to configure certain settings.
1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations
The following table lists definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations that are only suitable to this
document.
Term
Description
AP
Access Point
CSV
Comma Separated Values: A method to store data that is separated by
“comma” so that it can be easily read and processed by Win32 and Unix
programs
GW
Gateway
Hop
A hop describes the data being passed from one device to another as a
means to lengthen the transmit distance
MCS
Monitoring Control System
NM
Network Manager
NIO200HAG
NIO 200HAG –NEXCOM WirelessHART All-in-One Gateway

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2 Product Overview
2.1 About the NIO200 HAG Gateway
The NIO200HAG Gateway is industrial wireless-enabled computer designed to enable customers
to deliver market leading wireless solutions. The WirelessHART Monitoring Control System is a
web application that runs on NIO200 HAG Gateway enables users to remotely view and configure
their WirelessHART network. The MCS runs on the NIO200HAG and gives users with proper rights
control over the network, including the means to monitor the topology, set up data transmissions,
and control the processes that take place in the network.
2.2 Logical Interfaces
Interface
Description
Serial Port
The serial port is used as a kernel console and emergency backup.
TCP
The NIO200HAG Gateway accepts the following TCP connections.
The NIO200HAG Gateway has an http server listening on port 80.
The NIO200HAG Gateway has an http server listening on port 8080.
The NIO200HAG Gateway has an https server listening on port 443.
The MODBUS TCP server is listening on TCP port 502.
UDP
The NIO200HAG Gateway utilizes the NTP protocol to synchronize time with
Internet time servers. The UDP port 123 must be open in both directions to allow
time synchronization.
NOTE:
Not all interfaces are guaranteed to be up in all cases. Some might be disabled for specific
applications.

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3 Hardware Installation
3.1 Power-up NIO200HAG
- Prepare DC power source ( 12~48
VDC ) or standard PoE facility such
PoE swtich or PoE injector.
- If use external DC power source,
please carefully check if the polarity
of power cord fits the polarity
drawing in this diagram.
- When use PoE power source, just
plug in the Ethernet cable
If the power connects correctly, then the “Power LED” will lit accordingly.
3.2 Connect Wi-Fi Antennas

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4 Getting Started
4.1 NIO200HAG Gateway
The web-based administration is the preferred method to administer/configure the NIO200HAG
Gateway. It requires a web browser and the IP of the NIO200HAG Gateway. The NIO200HAG
Gateway must be connected to the local LAN then powered on, and the IP/mask or the router must
be accessible from the PC where the browser is running.
4.2 Connecting to the NIO200HAG Gateway
The NIO200HAG is pre-configured a static IP address 192.168.1.1 for connection directly to a
computer. In order to communicate with the NIO200HAG, the user must temporarily set the
computer IP address to a static address (192.168.1.100 for example) and may use an Ethernet
cross-over cable to connect the NIO200HAG to the computer.
4.3 Accessing NIO200 Admin website
Once the communication has been established with the NIO200HAG, the user can log in the
NIO200 Admin website to change the network configuration, including its IP address. To the
access this website:
- In browser, open a connection to http://192.168.1.1/ (or the user defined IP Address)
- Admin website requires authentication, the default username and password are root
and admin.

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4.4 Configuring the IP Address
The IP Address can be changed in Network>Interfaces page. The user must click “Save” or “Click
Save and Apply” when done.

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4.5 Configuring the NTP settings
The NTP Settings can be changed in System page. The user must click “Save” or “Click Save and Apply”
when done. It is strongly recommended to have access to the Internet in order to allow the NTP client
configured on the HAG to synchronize with external time servers present online. WIRELESSHART
mandates the existence of a master source clock exists in each network. In this implementation this role is
fulfilled by the Network Manager through the NTP application running on the device.
4.6 Monitoring Control System
WIRELESSHART specific network management and configuration takes place into the Monitoring Control
System (MCS). Steps to access the MCS:
Step
Action
1.
Open the following URL: http://<NIO200HAG_IP>:8080/ replacing <NIO200HAG_IP> with
NIO 200HAG Gateway IP.
Once the address is accessed, the login screen appears, as shown in the Figure 4.
2.
Type the following user name and password in the Login fields:
Username: the username provided.
Password: use the password provided.
Note: the default username and password are admin and adminadmin.
3.
Click the Login button.

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Figure 1

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5 Home page
Once the credentials are entered and access is granted, the browser will display the Device List by default.
Figure 2
The user interface consists of two sections:
The menus on the left, which allow you to navigate through the pages of the website
The main section, which displays the contents of the selected page

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6 Administration for the Network Devices
The Network section provides information about various network tasks accessed from the Monitoring
Control System Webpage.

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6.1 Dashboard
The Dashboard page is a report zone that allows you to monitor reading variations for selected devices.
The Dashboard consists in a series of panes added by the user, which provide a visual representation of
the information published by selected devices on selected channels.
The information is refreshed automatically at regular intervals (10 seconds, 30 seconds, or 1
minute).
To delete a device from the dashboard, click in the top right corner of the pane. No confirmation
is required for the system to delete the pane.
To add a device to the dashboard, perform the following steps:
Step
Action
1.
Click on the Add Device button.

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Step
Action
2.
The Device dialog box will open:
Select a Device from the drop-down list.
3.
Select the Channel that you wish to monitor from the drop-down list.
4.
Type the desired gauge value range for the readings; if the selected values are out of
range, a message on the pane will notify you.
5.
Optional, select the Slot number (up to the current slot number); if you do not select a
slot number, the system automatically assigns the next available slot.
6.
Select the desired Gauge type.
7.
Click OK to add the device to the dashboard.
NOTE:
You can also add a reading to the dashboard from the Device Details page: in the
Information pane, click the Add to dashboard (ATD) icon next to a reading.
Up to 9 devices are supported in the dashboard.

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6.2 Topology
The Topology page displays a graphical representation of the current network topology as well as allows
users to view data about contracts and devices.
When you load the page, the topology graph is generated based on the latest topology information
available. The system continuously updates this information in the background based on notifications
sent by the Network Manager on network topology changes (device registering/leaving the network).
The time of the last topology information update is indicated at the top of the page. To view the latest
topology, press Refresh.
The registered devices are displayed on multiple levels represented as grey bands. The levels are
numbered from 0 to n, where nis a natural number. The level number is indicated in the upper left
corner of a level. The Gateway, the Network Manager, and the Access Point are found on level 0. For
the field devices, the level represents the number of hops from device to Access Point on the clock
source graph. A hop is a term used to describe the data being passed from one device to another as
a means to lengthen the transmit distance.
Communication-wise, field devices are linked directly or via other devices to the Access Point, which
is the central device in the RF network. The Access Point further relays to the Gateway, while the

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Network Manager organizes the entire network. The field devices can have various sensors attached:
temperature sensors, humidity sensors, etc.
The devices are identified in the topology by the last four characters of their EUI-64 address. For
easier identification, the Access Point, the Gateway, and the Network Manager are identified with the
abbreviations AP, GW, and NM. The devices are placed within a level in the order of their EUI64
address. They can be moved freely within the range of their level by drag-and-drop to obtain better
legibility of the topology.
In addition, they are represented by suggestive icons and against backgrounds of different colors, to
distinguish their roles:
Gateway –purple background

Access Point –light green

Network Manager –dark green

Field devices - blue
By positioning the cursor over an icon, you can view the tooltip, which includes the following details
for a device:
the EUI-64 address,

the device role,

the device tag,

the manufacturer,

the model.
The available Topology page elements and viewing options are described in the following paragraphs.
Adjusting Width and Height

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You can adjust the size of the topology representation using the buttons and for height and
weight.
You can also adjust the height and weight to the size of the Topology pane by clicking , or revert
to the original viewing settings by clicking .
Links
To show the links between devices, check the “Links” option located above the topology graph (This
option is checked by default when the page is loaded).
When the page is loaded for the first time, the Access Point is selected and its links to the devices
and to the Gateway are shown as black lines.
1. To show the links for a particular device, click on that device in the topology graph, or select
the device in the drop-down list located on top of the Topology pane.
2. To view all the other links formed between the network devices, check the Show all links
option. This option is unchecked by default.
3. To view the RSQI signal values next to each link, check the Show signal quality option. For
more information about the signal see section Settings.
Services
To view the services for a selected device:
1. Check the “Services” option located at the top of the topology graph,
2. Choose a device by clicking on it in the topology graph or by selecting it in the Devices drop -
down list located above the graph,
3. In the Services drop-down list you will view the selected device’s inbound and outbound
services with the Network Manager and the Gateway.
4.

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a. To view all the inbound services for the selected device, click Inbound in the drop-
down list.
b. To view all the outbound services for the selected device on the graph, click Outbound
in the drop-down list.
c. To view a single service, select it in the list. There are four types of services, which are
represented by differently colored lines:
Blue –for publish services

Red –for event services

Green –for maintenance services

Black –for block transfer services
The Services legend located in the lower right corner of the Topology page also indicates how
the types of services and links are represented.
Note: A device can have multiple services with the same NM or GW at the same time.
Service details