Omega GW-001 Series User manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................ 3
1Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .................................................................................................................... 5
2Introduction................................................................................................................................................. 6
3GW-001 Hardware Overview ....................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Smart Sensor Pairing ........................................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 USB 2.0 Connectors.......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Serial Data and Alarm Connector...................................................................................................................... 7
3.3.1 Alarm Relay Wiring.............................................................................................................................................. 7
3.4 RJ45 Port ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
4Layer N Gateway First-Time Setup ............................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Registering your Gateway to Layer N Cloud....................................................................................................... 9
5First-Time Gateway Internal UI Access ....................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Connected Devices – Main Interface ................................................................................................................10
5.1.1 Controller .......................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1.2 DAQ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.3 Meter ................................................................................................................................................................ 12
5.1.4 Probe................................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 GW-001 Settings .............................................................................................................................................14
5.2.1 Network Settings............................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.2 Security Settings................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.2.3 System Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.2.4 Log..................................................................................................................................................................... 15
6Registering your Gateway to OEG (Enterprise Mode) ................................................................................. 16
6.1.1 Configuring Sensing Devices after Pairing with OEG ......................................................................................... 18
7How to Pair a Sensing Device to a Layer N Gateway ................................................................................... 19
7.1 Wireless Pairing ..............................................................................................................................................19
7.1.1 SS-001-RUG Pairing ........................................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Wired Pairing..................................................................................................................................................20
8Navigating Layer N Cloud ........................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Devices ...........................................................................................................................................................21
8.1.1 Gateway Details ................................................................................................................................................ 21
8.1.2 Management..................................................................................................................................................... 22
8.1.3 Sensor Analytics ................................................................................................................................................ 24
8.2 Historian.........................................................................................................................................................27
8.2.1 How to Generate a Historical Data Report ........................................................................................................ 27
8.3 System Settings...............................................................................................................................................31
8.3.1 Profile................................................................................................................................................................ 31
8.3.2 Units.................................................................................................................................................................. 32
8.3.3 Users ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
8.3.4 Subscription ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3.5 Contact Us......................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.4 How to Remove a Paired Smart Sensor from a Gateway...................................................................................34
8.4.1 How to Move a Paired Smart Sensor to a Different Gateway ........................................................................... 34
9Certification............................................................................................................................................... 35
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10 General Public License Statement........................................................................................................... 35
11 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................... 36
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1 Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protection by the equipment may be impaired.
Do not operate the equipment in flammable or explosive environments.
It is important to read and follow all precautions and instructions in this manual before operating or commissioning this
device as it contains important information relating to safety and EMC. Failure to follow all the safety precautions may
result in injury and/or damage to the equipment.
The following labels identify information that is especially important to note:
Note: Provides information that is important to successfully set up and use the Layer N Gateway.
Caution or Warning: Informs about the risk of electrical shock.
Caution, Warning, or Important: Informs of circumstances that can affect the functionality of the instruments
and must refer to accompanying documents.
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2 Introduction
The Layer N Ethernet Gateway (GW-001 Series) is a high-performance gateway that allows for seamless, wireless,
connection to up to 100 long-range Layer N Smart Sensor Devices. The Ethernet-enabled RJ45 connectivity ensures a
direct connection to the Layer N Cloud or to a local-area enterprise network. The local built-in web server is also
accessible through the RJ45 port. The different GW-001 series models support multiple device connection types
including Modbus TCP/RTU RS232/RS485 and USB ports to enable local smart probe connections.
Layer N Cloud and OEG subscription tiers can be purchased on the Omega website.
Important: Users who will only be connecting to a local-area, enterprise ecosystem with Omega Enterprise Gateway
(OEG) do not need to create a Layer N Cloud account to use the Layer N Gateway in Enterprise Mode.
Refer to the following LED Status Indicator table to identify the different Gateway behaviors and statuses.
LED Color
Status Description
Amber/Orange (solid)
Gateway is powered on; no network connection
Green (blinking repeatedly)
Gateway is in Pairing Mode or Firmware Upgrade was successful
Amber/Orange (blinking +
reboot)
Gateway firmware automatic update
Red (blinking)
Gateway is powering on or Firmware Upgrade in progress
Amber/Orange (blinking 3
times and a 3 second pause)
Enterprise Mode enabled
Green (solid)
IP Address successfully obtained or network connection successful
No Light
Unit is off or in Sleep Mode
Important: Do not power on the Layer N Gateway or Layer N Smart Sensor before the Gateway registration is
complete for Layer N Cloud connections. Refer to section 4.1 Registering your Gateway to Layer N
Cloud for more information.
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3 GW-001 Hardware Overview
GW-001 series gateways offer the following connector and pairing
options to pair sensing devices to the Gateway (connector options
vary per model):
•Smart Sensor one-button pairing
•USB 2.0 Connector
•Serial Data and Alarm 5-pin screw terminal
•RJ45 connector for local network and Internet access
3.1 Smart Sensor Pairing
Pairing a Layer N Smart Sensor to your Layer N Gateway is made
easy with one-button pairing. Simply press the pairing button on
your gateway and press the pairing button on your Smart Sensor
to connect the two. Your Smart Sensor will now be visible on your
Layer N Cloud or OEG web interface.
3.2 USB 2.0 Connectors
The USB 2.0 connector is used to connect Layer N
Smart Probes with a Layer N IF-001 Smart Interface
Cable directly to your gateway.
3.3 Serial Data and Alarm Connector
The 5-pin terminal can accept RS232 or RS485 inputs
from authorized Omega accessories and devices such
as OM240, CN616A, and DP612. The 5-pin screw
connector on the gateway is labeled as follows:
Pin
Description
Pin 1
TX (D+)
Pin 2
RX (D-)
Pin 3
GND
Pin 4
Alarm (N/O)
Pin 5
Alarm (N/O)
Contact Omega or visit our website to see other compatible devices.
3.3.1 Alarm Relay Wiring
The 5-pin screw terminal can be used to connect a peripheral alarm
relay that will be triggered if the gateway loses network connection
to the Layer N Cloud or OEG.
Note: This alarm will not detect a cabling or wiring issue. The alarm
will sound if the Gateway cannot reach the Layer N Cloud or
OEG network.
3.4 RJ45 Port
An RJ45 port is provided for local-network and Internet access, can be used for ModBus TCP devices, and some models
offer a Power over Ethernet feature.
Figure 1: Smart Sensor to Gateway pairing button
Figure 2: GW-001 Series input connectors (varies by model)
Figure 3: Alarm relay wiring diagram
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4 Layer N Gateway First-Time Setup
Refer to the LED color status table below and follow these instructions to power on the GW-001 unit:
LED Color
Status Description
Amber/Orange (solid)
Gateway is powered on; no network connection
Green (blinking repeatedly)
Gateway is in Pairing Mode or Firmware Upgrade was successful
Amber/Orange (blinking +
Reboot)
Gateway firmware automatic update
Red (blinking)
Gateway is powering on or Firmware Upgrade in progress
Amber/Orange (blinking 3
times and a 3 second pause)
Enterprise Mode enabled
Green (solid)
IP Address successfully obtained or network connection successful
No Light
Unit is off or in Sleep Mode
Important: For setups that will use Layer N Cloud, do not power on the Layer N Gateway or Layer N Smart Sensor
before the Gateway has been registered to a Layer N Cloud account. Refer to section 4.1 Registering
your Gateway to Layer N Cloud for more information.
Step 1: Connect the antenna included
with the gateway to the side of
the device housing.
Step 2: Connect the DC 12 V adapter to
the back of the gateway.
Step 3: Connect an RJ45 Ethernet cable
to the port labeled Ethernet 1 on
the gateway.
Step 4: Connect the other end of the
Ethernet cable to a DHCP-
enabled router with Internet
access for first-time setup.
Important: The GW-001 must be connected to a router with internet access when setup for the first time to ensure
the latest firmware is automatically downloaded onto the device.
Step 5: Turn the power switch on the gateway to the ON position.
Step 6: The LED light on the Pairing Button will blink red to indicate that the device is booting up and updating
firmware.
Once the gateway is connected to the Internet, the Layer N Gateway unit will automatically download the latest
firmware available and the LED status indicator will stay a solid green when the update is complete.
Figure 4: GW-001 connector overview
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4.1 Registering your Gateway to Layer N Cloud
Note: Users who will not be creating a Layer N Cloud account and will
be connecting to Omega Enterprise Gateway (OEG) in a non-
internet environment should refer to section 5 First-Time
Gateway Internal UI Access
To register your Layer N Gateway with Layer N Cloud, you must first
create and register a Layer N Cloud account. Using any device with a web
browser, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Open your browser to cloud.omega.com.
Step 2: Click Sign Up and complete the registration process.
Once the user credentials are verified, the user can sign in and will be
presented with the Layer N Cloud homepage.
Step 3: From the cloud homepage, click Add Gateway.
Step 4: Type in the Gateway ID (GID) from the label on
your gateway.
Step 5: Type in the Registration ID (RID) from the label
on your gateway and click Register.
Important: The label containing your Gateway ID and Register ID
is located on the bottom of the gateway unit.
Step 6: Once you have successfully registered your gateway, an icon will appear next to your registered device.
Note: The icon will disappear once the registered gateway is powered on.
Figure 5: Layer N Cloud login
Figure 6: Layer N Cloud Add Gateway button
Figure 7: Sample Layer N Gateway label
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5 First-Time Gateway Internal UI Access
Important: A firmware update for the GW-001 is required to access the internal UI as listed below. The latest
firmware is automatically installed when the GW-001 is connected directly to a router with Internet
access.
All Layer N Gateway models contain an internal user interface (UI) that is used to manually upgrade firmware, add
wired sensing devices to the gateway, and add other external accessories and peripherals. When accessing the gateway
UI for the first time, with the Gateway still plugged in to the DHCP-enabled router with Internet access, follow the steps
below:
Step 1: Using a PC or a device with a web browser on the same network as the connected GW-001, type the following
URL: http://omegaiotgatewayXXXX.local
(Where the XXXX are the last 4 digits of the GW-001 MAC address printed on the rear label).
Important: If the user is unable to access the Gateway UI using the DHCP-router method, the Bonjour Service may
need to be installed. The service can be downloaded from the following URL:
http://omegaupdates.azurewebsites.net/software/bonjour
Step 2: From the gateway UI login screen, enter the password on the rear label of the unit. When entered successfully,
the user will be prompted to create a new password.
Once the user has accessed the UI for the first time, they may leave the network settings as DHCP, or they may choose
a Static IP under the Network Settings menu. Additionally, after the first-time setup, the user may choose to enable
Enterprise Mode to pair the GW-001 to an Omega Enterprise Gateway (OEG) account. Refer to the section titled 6
Registering your Gateway to OEG (Enterprise Mode) to learn more about how to enable Enterprise Mode and to pair a
GW-001 to OEG, or continue below for an explanation of the different menus available in the GW-001 internal UI.
5.1 Connected Devices – Main Interface
The Connected Devices tab is the default page that appears when a user has successfully signed in to the internal
gateway UI. From here, users can add wired devices to the gateway to have them appear in your Layer N Cloud or
OEG account. Wirelessly paired devices will appear here as well. To pair a wired device to your gateway from the
internal gateway web UI, begin by clicking the button at the top right of the web page. For more
information on how to pair a wireless sensing device such as a Layer N Smart Probe or Smart Sensor, refer to
section: 7 How to Pair a Sensing Device to a Layer N Gateway.
Figure 8: Gateway web UI main page - Connected Devices
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5.1.1 Controller
When adding a
controller, ensure the
Product Family
dropdown is set to
Controller, and choose
your controller type
from the Product Model
dropdown. You can then
set the communication
parameters for your
device including the
interface type, baud
rate, data bits, stop bits,
parity, device ID, and
reading interval.
5.1.1.1 Omega Platinum
Omega Platinum controllers being added to the GW-001 require users to identify the IP address and
Port number of the Controller device.
Figure 9: Add Device – Controller Setup
Figure 10: Platinum series controller Add Device interface
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5.1.2 DAQ
To add a DAQ device,
select it from the
Product Family
dropdown and select
your Product Model
from the dropdown.
You can then set the
communication
parameters for your
device including
interface type, IP
address, port number,
device ID, and reading
interval.
Omega DAQ devices require users to know the IP address of their controller device. An IP scanner software
can be used to identify the DAQ IP address.
5.1.3 Meter
To add a Meter device,
select it from the Product
Family dropdown and
select your Product
Model from the
dropdown. You can then
set the communication
parameters for your
device including the
interface type, baud rate,
data bits, stop bits, parity,
device ID, and reading
interval.
Figure 11: DAQ series Add Device interface
Figure 12: Meter Add Device interface
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5.1.4 Probe
To add a Smart Probe,
select it from the
Product Family
dropdown and select
your Product Model
from the dropdown.
You can then set the
communication
parameters for your
device including the
interface type, device
ID, and reading
interval.
Figure 13: Layer N Smart Probe Add Device interface
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5.2 GW-001 Settings
Click the settings tab to view log data, update gateway firmware versions, change security passwords, and view
current network settings.
5.2.1 Network Settings
To view and change the Network settings, select it
from the Settings dropdown at the top right of the
webpage UI. From here, you can change your gateway
device name and change your IP Assignment between
DHCP and Static IP.
5.2.2 Security Settings
To manage the password required to access
your gateway web UI, select the Security
option from the Settings dropdown at the
top right of the webpage UI. From here,
users can turn off the cloud registration to
enable Enterprise Mode. For more
information, refer to section 6 Registering
your Gateway to OEG (Enterprise Mode).
Figure 14: Gateway UI Network Settings
Figure 15: Gateway UI Password and Security Settings
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5.2.3 System Settings
To update your gateway firmware version,
factory reset your device, or soft reboot your
device, select System from the Settings
dropdown at the top right of the webpage UI.
When updating the firmware version, click
Check Online to download the latest firmware
version available for your gateway. Then, click
the icon to find the file on your
computer. Finally, click Upload to get the
latest firmware on your gateway.
Warning: Clicking the Factory Reset button erases all saved data and configurations. Your gateway will
be changed back to the default, out-of-the-box settings.
5.2.3.1 How to Update the Firmware on a Layer N Gateway
Once in the System Settings, the user may click the magnifying glass icon accompanying the Upload
Firmware box to open the File Explorer. Select the new firmware file and click Open. Click Upload to
confirm the firmware upgrade. A red LED on the gateway will indicate that the upgrade is in process.
Once the update process is complete, log out and log back in. The new firmware version will appear
on the main page of the internal gateway interface.
5.2.4 Log
Select Log from the
System dropdown
to view a time-
stamped report of
the events that
have occurred with
your gateway.
Figure 16: Gateway UI System Setting, Firmware update, and
Factory Reset interface
Figure 17: Gateway UI Log table
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6 Registering your Gateway to OEG (Enterprise Mode)
A Layer N Gateway can be added to Omega Enterprise Gateway (OEG) in a non-internet environment by enabling
Enterprise Mode on the Gateway unit. To add a Layer N Gateway to OEG, the Cloud Registration option needs to be
disabled by accessing the System Settings in the Gateway web UI. Once disabled, the gateway will be in Enterprise
Mode.
Important: If the OEG License being used has not been activated, an internet connection will be needed for a one-
time license activation before proceeding. Adding a Layer N Gateway as a Device to OEG is only available
on non-trial licenses of OEG.
Step 1: Navigate to the Security Settings in the Gateway UI.
Step 2: Click the Turn Off Cloud Registration checkbox to disable the feature and set the GW-001 to Enterprise
Mode.
Figure 18: Gateway UI Security Settings – Turn off Cloud Registration
Step 3: Click the Update button to save the setting change. The gateway LED will flash orange 3 times indicating the
device is in Enterprise Mode.
Note: The GW-001 may be configured to use a Static IP rather than the default DHCP. If these settings are changed,
the PC or local-area network router must be on the same local-area network as the Static IP address assigned
to the GW-001 unit.
If the GW-001 will be moved and connected to a local-area network, it should be moved now and connected directly
to a DHCP-enabled, local-area network router or local-area network PC.
Step 4: Launch and log in to your Omega Enterprise Gateway account.
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Step 5: Click the icon or Add Devices. Then select Layer N from the Product Family dropdown and
GW-XXX-X from the Product Model dropdown.
Figure 19: OEG interface Add Device menu – Layer N GW-XXX-X
Step 6: Input the IP Address of the connected Layer N Gateway as it appears in your local-area network.
Figure 20: OEG interface Add Device menu – Connection Parameters
Important: If the DHCP-enabled GW-001 unit has been disconnected and moved to a separate DHCP-enabled, local-
area network router or PC, the user must log back into the gateway internal UI to identify the new IP
Address that the unit has been assigned under the local-area network.
Step 7: Click Advanced to reveal the text field for Username and Password. The Username will automatically
populate to “admin.” Input the password required to access the gateway internal UI in the Password
textbox.
Figure 21: OEG Interface Add Device menu – Gateway Username and Password input
Step 8: Click Add to finalize your configuration.
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All devices connected to the Layer N Gateway will appear, including those that are offline. The readings from offline units
will display NaN. For more information on how to navigate OEG, refer to the OEG Software User’s Manual.
Note: The maximum reading interval is 120 seconds for Layer N Gateway. After switching to Enterprise Mode from
Cloud Mode, the Layer N Gateway device should be manually powered off and on again. Omega Enterprise
Gateway should also be restarted from the Windows OS Services application. In the future, if users will be
using the Layer N Cloud service, they must navigate to the Gateway web UI again to uncheck the Turn off
Cloud Registration box.
6.1.1 Configuring Sensing Devices after Pairing with OEG
If a sensing device paired wirelessly or wired directly to the Layer N Gateway has been configured or
modified after the Layer N Gateway has been added to OEG, the user must reboot the Layer N Gateway and
restart the OEG software to sync with the configuration made to the connected device.
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7 How to Pair a Sensing Device to a Layer N Gateway
Refer to either the Wireless Pairing or Wired Pairing instructions as applicable.
7.1 Wireless Pairing
Pairing your wireless Smart Interface (IF-006) or Smart Sensor is made easy with a one-button pairing system between
the IF-006 or Smart Sensor and the Layer N Gateway.
Important: The pairing instructions for the SS-001-RUG differ from the standard wireless pairing procedure.
Refer to section 7.1.1 SS-001-RUG Pairing to pair an SS-001-RUG to your Layer N Gateway.
Step 1: Push the pairing button once on your Smart Sensor or IF-006 device. The LED Status Indicator will blink green
indicating it is in Pairing Mode.
Step 2: Quickly push the pairing button on the Layer N Gateway. The LED on the Gateway will blink green indicating
the Gateway is in Pairing Mode.
When the IF-006 or Smart Sensor has been successfully paired to the Layer N Gateway, the LED will stop
blinking on both devices.
7.1.1 SS-001-RUG Pairing
To pair an SS-001-RUG sensor to a Layer N Gateway, follow the instructions below:
Step 1: Locate the small pinhole on the underside of the SS-001-RUG unit and insert a paperclip to press
the button once. The LED Status Indicator at the top of the unit will blink green once when
successfully completed.
Step 2: Quickly push the pairing button on the Layer N Gateway. The LED on the Gateway will blink green
indicating the Gateway is in Pairing Mode.
When the SS-001-RUG has successfully been paired to the Gateway, the LED status indicator will briefly
flash orange before flashing green one more time.
Note: Holding the pinhole button on the underside of the unit for longer than 5 seconds will reset the
sensor to its factory default settings.
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7.2 Wired Pairing
Wired Smart Probes connected directly to a Layer N Gateway with an IF-001 cable will need to add the device to the
Gateway Internal User Interface.
The Connected Devices tab is the default page set once you are signed in to the internal gateway UI. From here, you
can add devices to your gateway to have them appear in your Layer N Cloud account.
Figure 22: Gateway Internal User Interface
To add a device to your gateway from the internal gateway web UI, begin by clicking the button at the top
right of the web page. Refer to section 5.1 Connected Devices – Main Interface for more information.
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