Nexcom NIO200 User manual

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NIO200 Installation Guide
V1.1

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Content
1. General Information.........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Document Purpose............................................................................................ 3
1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................... 3
2Product Overview.............................................................................................................................6
2.1 About the NIO200 Gateway............................................................................. 6
2.2 Logical Interfaces............................................................................................... 6
2.3 Package Contents.............................................................................................. 7
3Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Installation background..................................................................................... 8
3.2 Hardware installation Guide............................................................................. 8
3.2.1 Water proof connector installation................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Power installation............................................................................................. 10
3.2.3 Antenna installation ......................................................................................... 11
3.2.4 Earth grounding................................................................................................ 12
3.2.5 Mounting of NIO200 ........................................................................................ 12
3.3 Wi-Fi Mesh Network Configuration............................................................... 15
3.3.1 Access to NIO200 Admin website................................................................. 15
3.3.2 Configure the IP Address................................................................................ 15
3.3.3 Change IPv4 address...................................................................................... 17
3.3.4 Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol) .......................................................... 19
3.3.5 Select Time Zone............................................................................................. 19
3.3.6 Select/Input Time Server................................................................................ 20
3.3.7 Configure Wi-Fi Mesh Interface..................................................................... 21
3.3.8 Configure Physical Settings for Radio.......................................................... 23
3.3.9 Network Settings of Wi-Fi Interface .............................................................. 24

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1.General Information
1.1 Document Purpose
This installation guide is designed to let user quickly get necessary installation
information about hardware as well as software so that the field installation can
be well done through this first aid.
1.2 Definitions, Acronyms and Abbreviations
The following table lists definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations that are only
suitable to this document.
Term
Description
API
Application Programming Interface
Backbone
Any data network (e.g. industrial Ethernet, IEEE 802.11, etc.) within
a facility interfacing to the plants network.
Backbone Router
An entity in the ISA100.11a network with routing capability which
serves as an interface between the radio network and the
backbone network.
BBR
Backbone Router
Blacklisted channel
A channel on which transmission is prohibited.
Broadcast
Transmission intended for all the devices in an ISA100.11a network
(used for advertisements with all devices including the BBR, or for
receive links for field devices only).
CCA backoffs
The count of transmissions on an RF channel that were aborted due
to CCA.
CGI
Common Gateway Interface
Channels
Divisions of radio frequencies supported in a wireless network.
Contract
An agreement between the system manager and a device in the
network involving the allocation of network resources by the
system manager to support a particular communication need of
that device.
Device role
Device capabilities that will be accepted by the Security Manager.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol –a method to automatically
configure the IP settings of a host connected in a LAN.

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Term
Description
EUI64, EUI-64
The 64-bit address of a device in the network; it is a unique
identifier usually set at the manufacturing of the device.
Field
The geographic space that contains all the nodes of a wireless
network.
Field device
A physical device designed to meet the rigors of plant operation
that communicates via DPDU’s conforming to the ISA100.11a
protocol.
Gateway
An entity in the ISA100.11a network that serves as an interface
between the ISA100.11a network and a client.
Graph (communication)
A collection of unidirectional interconnected devices, which defines
a set of communication paths between a source device and a
destination device.
Graph (Topology)
A graphical representation of the network topology.
GW
Gateway
Input/output
A device with minimum characteristics required to participate in an
ISA100.11a network and which provides or uses data from other
devices.
ISA100.11a
A communication protocol used in wireless networks, set up by the
Wireless Compliance Institute.
JSON
JavaScript Object Notation
LAN
Local Area Network
Link
A momentary or persistent interconnecting path between two or
more devices for the purpose of transmitting and receiving
messaging.
MCS
Monitoring Control System
Network Address
The 128-bit address of a device in the network.
Packet Error Rate
The ratio, in percent, of the number of lost packets (DPDU’s) to the
total number of packets sent by the selected device to its parent.
Process value
The quantity being controlled or the measurement value.
Provision
To update settings on an entity in order to prepare it for working in
the network.
Revision
The device software revision related to vendor/model.
Router
A device that has data routing capability.
Security Manager
An entity in the ISA100.11a network that assigns the security keys
that are required for communication between devices.
SM
System Manager

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Term
Description
Superframe
A collection of timeslots with a common repetition period and
possibly other common attributes.
System Manager
An entity in the ISA100.11a network that supervises the various
operational aspects of a network other than security.
TR
Transceiver –the BBR radio
User Application
Process
From ISA100.11a standard: An active process within the highest
portion of the application layer that is the user of OSI (Open
Systems Interconnection) services.
UTC
Coordinated Universal Time –A universal timekeeping standard
that is based on the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Local time is
calculated in UTC and offset by the local time zone.
FD
Field Device
NIO210
NIO 200IAG –NEXCOM ISA100 Wireless All-in-One Gateway

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2 Product Overview
2.1 About the NIO200 Gateway
NEXCOM NIO 200 is a powerful distributed network topology ISA100.11a /
WirelessHART access point integrating 802.11n Mesh technology. With ISA100.11a /
WirelessHART technology, NIO 200 can establish fully Mesh network to ensure robust
and reliable communication for mission-critical industrial wireless applications. The
integration of both 802.11n Mesh & ISA100.11a / WirelessHART technology gives a full
Mesh infrastructure from field devices to Wi-Fi backbone, thus a concrete wireless
connectivity can be assured. It’s designed to meet CID2 and ATEX certified requirement
and is perfect solution to critical data monitoring and sensing in oil & gas, chemical plant,
etc…
2.2 Logical Interfaces
Interface
Description
Serial Port
The serial port is used as a kernel console and emergency backup.

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Interface
Description
TCP
The NIO200 Gateway accepts the following TCP connections.
The NIO200 Gateway has an http server listening on port 80.
The NIO200 Gateway has an http server listening on port 8080.
The NIO200 Gateway has an https server listening on port 443.
The MODBUS TCP server is listening on TCP port 502.
The Standard GSAP interface is listening on TCP port 4900.
The GSAP over SSL is listening on TCP port 4901.
UDP
The NIO200 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.
2.3 Package Contents
Each NIO200 gateway package contains the following items:
One NIO200 gateway
Two simple wall mounting kit
Three liquid-tight conduit (used only for DC power input and Ethernet port)
Two-pin DC power connector for 12~48 VDC power input
Grounding screws
Five outdoor antenna for evaluation purpose ( when deployed in field site, the antenna
should be changed so that the wireless capability can fit the application requirement )
One AC power adaptor with 12V output for evaluation purpose ( when deployed in field
site, DC power source may need to be changed )
One CID2 warning letter

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3 Getting Started
3.1 Installation background
The web-based administration is the preferred method to administer/configure the NIO200 Gateway. It
requires a web browser and the IP of the NIO200 Gateway. The NIO200 Gateway is suggested to
connect 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.
3.2 Hardware installation Guide
Hardware connection of NIO200 includes the power, Ethernet interfaces and RF
connectors. The installation of NIO200 should be carefully done with standard
waterproof connectors accessories in the package (CID2: conduit connector, ATEX:
cable gland connector).
Note: the mounting of NIO200 should always let water proof connectors down to
bottom position. The following picture illustrates the proper mounting direction of
NIO200 in the field.

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3.2.1 Water proof connector installation
To install conduit in NIO200 enclosure, please follow the steps below:
Put conduit through
cap nut and gland
packing.
Position the ferrule at
the end of the conduit.
( Just have the bottom
Pass DC power cable
or Ethernet cable
through conduit

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of ferrule cover the
conduit, over-tighten
may enlarge conduit
diameter and loosen
Connect connector
into NIO200 enclosure,
tighten locknut with
body.
Insert the conduit with
ferrule into connector
of NIO200 enclosure.
Push gland packing and
cap nut forwards to
NIO200 conduit
connector and tighten
the cap nut
To install the conduit, user should implement with Flexible Metal Conduit, Liquid-tight which
meets UL360 standard. Here is the requirement of the diameter and size information for the
selection of Metal Conduit that mate with NIO200 conduit connectors.
3.2.2 Power installation
1. Prepare DC power source (12~48 VDC)
or standard PoE facility such PoE switch
or PoE injector.
2. If use external DC power source, please
carefully check if the polarity of power

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cord fits the polarity drawing in this
diagram.
3. When use PoE power source, just plug
the Ethernet cable into PoE port.
4. If the power connects correctly, then the
“Power LED” will light accordingly.
3.2.3 Antenna installation
Radio 2 antenna
For Wi-Fi Mesh
connection
ISA100/WirelessHART antenna connector
Wi-Fi antenna connector for Wi-Fi Mesh
connection (WLAN 1 & WLAN 2)

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3.2.4 Earth grounding
3.2.5 Mounting of NIO200
Mounting method in NIO200 is default with simple wall mounting kit. If the installation is
with pole mounting method, then user should purchase pole mounting kit for the
installation. Here is the guide for both simple wall mounting method and pole mounting
method:
A.Simple wall mounting method:
1. Be sure to ground the 0.75mm2ground screw
with an appropriate grounding wire ( Earth,
Green/Yellow wire 18AWG, not included) by
attaching it to a good earth ground connection.
2. There must be a disconnect device in front of
“NIO200 series” to keep the worker or field side
maintainer be cautious and aware to close the
general power supply before they start to do
maintenance.
3. The disconnect device hereby means a 20A
circuit-breaker. Power installation must be
performed with qualified electrician and followed
with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 and
Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSAC22.1.

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1. Screw the simple wall mounting kit to the bottom of NIO200 enclosure.
2. Be sure to fasten the mounting kit with horizontal position as below:
3. Hang on NIO200 to the wall with water proof connector at the bottom direction. The
position of screw holes are 130mm width and height ( as specified in right picture
above )

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B. Pole mounting method:

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3.3 Wi-Fi Mesh Network Configuration
3.3.1 Access to NIO200 Admin website
The NIO200 is pre-configured a static IP address 192.168.1.1 for connection directly to a
computer. In order to communicate with the NIO200, 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 NIO200 to the computer.
3.3.2 Configure the IP Address
Once the communication has been established with the NIO200, 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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Click “Login”button without password and the following web page will appear:
Configure Network Interface
Select “Network -> Interface”
The following web page will appear.
The NIO200 is operated at Ethernet bridge mode:

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Interface Name: LAN
Bridge Interface: br-lan
IP address: 192.168.1. 1
Physical Interfaces: eth1/eth2/wlan0/wlan1
3.3.3 Change IPv4 address
Click the “Edit”button belonging to “br-lan”network interface icon.
The following web page will appear.
As far as each interface is concerned, there are two configuration sections: “Common
Configuration”and “DHCP Server”.
Scroll down to the section “Common Configuration”, and click

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“General Setup”tab.
The IP address, default gateway, DNS servers could be changed and added by clicking the text
areas of “IPv4 address”, “IPv4 Gateway”and “Use custom DNS servers”and inputting values
respectively.
After the configuration is finished, click “Save & Apply”button to save this setting.
Warning:
After the IPv4 gateway and DNS servers are configured, user needs to go back to “Network ->
Interface”page and click “Connect”button to take effect the setting.

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3.3.4 Enable NTP (Network Time Protocol)
Navigate to “System -> System”, and then the web page below will appear.
Click “General Settings”tab to configure “Local Time”and “Timezone”as shown below.
Configure NTP server in the “Time Synchronization”section when necessary.
Before NTP server is working, NIO200 should have correct date/time by clicking “Sync with
browser”and selecting “UTC”as Timezone.
3.3.5 Select Time Zone

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3.3.6 Select/Input Time Server
NTP client is enabled by default.
Click “X”button to delete the incorrect or unwanted time server.
Keep clicking “X”buttons until only one item is left. Point the mouse cursor to text area and
input “time.nist.org”.
If new time server is required, click “+”button.