Omega IF-006 User manual

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IF-006
Layer N Wireless Universal Smart Interface

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Servicing North America:
Omega Engineering, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 3
1Layer N Smart Interface Introduction......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 IF-006 Internal View .........................................................................................................................................5
2Before You Begin ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3Layer N IF-006 Setup.................................................................................................................................. 6
4SYNC Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Configuring A Smart Probe ...............................................................................................................................7
4.2 High Power/Low Power Mode ..........................................................................................................................8
4.3 Transmit Interval..............................................................................................................................................8
5Setting / Changing Passwords .................................................................................................................... 9
5.1 Save Password ...............................................................................................................................................10
5.2 Clear Password...............................................................................................................................................10
5.3 Login..............................................................................................................................................................10
5.4 Reset .............................................................................................................................................................10
6Pairing IF-006 to Layer N Gateway ........................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Reset Pairing ..................................................................................................................................................11
7IF-006 Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 IF-006-1 USB (Serial) Packet Format ................................................................................................................12
7.2 IF-006-1 Configuration Register Mapping ........................................................................................................13
7.3 IF-006-1 Configuration Registers .....................................................................................................................14
7.3.1 I2C Stats.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.3.2 Interface Password............................................................................................................................................. 15
7.3.3 Device ID............................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.3.4 FW Version ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.5 HW Version......................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.6 Device Type ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
7.3.7 System Control ................................................................................................................................................... 15
7.3.8 Serial Configuration Word.................................................................................................................................. 17
7.3.9 Multi-Device Support ......................................................................................................................................... 17
7.3.10 Interface Control ................................................................................................................................................ 17
7.3.11 System Status ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.4 Attached Probe Data Access ...........................................................................................................................20
7.5 Extension Data ...............................................................................................................................................21
7.5.1 VBat .................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.2 Vdc...................................................................................................................................................................... 21
7.5.3 Status.................................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.5.4 Capacity .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
7.5.5 Control................................................................................................................................................................ 23
8IF-006 Command Line Interpreter (CLI)..................................................................................................... 25
8.1 Help Command ..............................................................................................................................................25
8.1.1 Command Repetition @, #n, /d ......................................................................................................................... 25
8.1.2 Alternate Address {Add}..................................................................................................................................... 26
8.1.3 Numeric formats ................................................................................................................................................ 26
8.1.4 Invalid Commands.............................................................................................................................................. 26
8.1.5 Password Protection .......................................................................................................................................... 26

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8.2 Option Command...........................................................................................................................................26
8.2.1 Verbose Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.2.2 Hex / hex / Decimal option................................................................................................................................. 27
8.2.3 I2C Address......................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.2.4 Bus Speed ........................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3 Read Command..............................................................................................................................................28
8.4 Write Command.............................................................................................................................................29
8.5 View Command..............................................................................................................................................29
8.6 Trigger Command...........................................................................................................................................30
8.7 Interface Command........................................................................................................................................31
8.8 Config Command............................................................................................................................................33
8.8.1 Configuring Devices............................................................................................................................................ 34
8.8.2 Configuring Sensors and Outputs....................................................................................................................... 35
8.9 Serial Command.............................................................................................................................................37
9Specifications .......................................................................................................................................... 38

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1Layer N Smart Interface Introduction
The Layer N IF-006 Wireless Universal Smart Interface is designed to be used in conjunction with Layer N Smart Probes. The
two elements snap together with a twist of an M12 connector to create a universal solution for any sensor application.
Sensor installations can be further customized using M12 modular extension cables to quickly tailor solutions for any
application. A wide variety of Layer N Smart Probes are available to create a customized wireless solution that fits your
application. Including temperature, humidity, pressure, light, thermocouple, RTD, process, count, pulse, load cell, heat flux,
and more.
The IF-006 is easily paired to the Layer N Gateway with the press of a button and will automatically show up on your Layer N
Cloud account. Local data logging keeps your data secure in the event of a power or network outage. Reports, History, and
E-mail alerts from the Layer N Cloud keep you informed on the status of all your vital processes.
Layer N Smart Probes are fully configurable using your IF-006 unit and our free SYNC configuration software. An integrated
Command Line Interface allows for quick serial configuration of your IF-006 using any standard terminal emulator.
Layer N wireless products are designed with robust AES256 encryption and advanced PKA-EC521bit (NIST) elliptic-curve
cryptography to protect your data. Password protection ensures that access to device data is restricted and only accessible
by authorized users. Device Authentication ensures that Layer N Smart Probes connect to validated Omega devices.
1.1 IF-006 Internal View
Refer to the following internal diagram of the IF-006 unit.
IF-006 Features
Description
1. Micro USB Connector
Used for SYNC configuration.
2. External Power
Connector
M8 Connector 5V External Power. Keep covered if not in use.
3. Battery Compartment
Used for Battery Powered operation of device.
4. Pairing Button
Used to pair IF-006 device to Layer N Gateway. See Section 6
Pairing IF-006 to Layer N Gateway.
5. M12 8-Pin Connector
M12 Connector Smart Probe Interface. See Section 3 Layer N
IF-006 Setup.
6. LED Status Indicator
LED indicating the status of the IF-006 unit. See Section 6
Pairing IF-006 to Layer N Gateway.
1. Micro USB
Connector
2. External
Power
Connector
4. Pairing
Button
5. M12 8-Pin
Connector
6. LED Status
Indicator
3. Battery
Compartment

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2Before You Begin
Before you begin setting up your IF-006, ensure you have created a Layer N Cloud account and registered your Gateway at
cloud.omega.com. After registering your Gateway, it will automatically download the latest Gateway firmware revision and
re-boot. Once the Gateway is registered and the pairing button LED is Green you may continue with the IF-006 installation.
Important: If you are adding and IF-006 to an existing Layer N Gateway it is required to update your Gateway to
firmware version 1.0.9 or higher to ensure your Gateway and IF-006 communicate and operate correctly. Please
follow the steps below to update your Gateway if needed.
Step 1: In the Layer N Cloud Interface, click the icon associated with the Gateway you will update.
Step 2: Click Update Firmware.
Step 3: Click Confirm Update to finalize.
Important: During the update process, your Gateway will not be able to send or receive readings until the update
process is complete.
3Layer N IF-006 Setup
The setup your Layer N IF-006, follow these directions:
Step 1: Attach your preferred Layer N Smart Probe to the
M12 8-pin female connector of the IF-006. (Some
smart probes may require an M12 interconnect
cable or additional accessories).
Step 2: If you are attaching an external probe or sensor to
your Layer N Smart Probe, such as a thermocouple, attach it now.
Step 3: Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the top cover
of the IF-006 unit.
Step 4: Insert 2x C-Cell batteries into the battery compartment or plug in an
external power source (external power only available on certain models).
The LED Status Indicator on the IF-006 unit will illuminate a Solid Amber light indicating that the device has
been successfully powered on and is not yet connected to a Layer N Gateway.

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4SYNC Configuration
The IF-006 and a connected Layer N Smart Probe can be configured using Omega’s SYNC configuration software. To begin,
launch the SYNC configuration software on your PC or laptop and connect your Layer N IF-006 using a micro USB 2.0 cable.
Once your Layer N IF-006 and Smart Probe are connected to SYNC, you will immediately see readings appear on the SYNC
interface.
4.1 Configuring A Smart Probe
Certain Layer N Smart Probes may need to be configured to read an external sensor. Smart Probes can be
configured while connected to an IF-006 unit. To configure a Layer N Smart probe that is connected to an IF-006
using SYNC, navigate to the Inputs configuration tab of the SYNC interface.
Depending on the type of Smart Probe connected, you will be presented a variety of configuration options. The
Type dropdown allows the user to select which sensor to use if multiple sensors are available (such as
Thermocouple or RTD on an SP-005) and should be the first thing to be configured. To ensure your Smart Probe is
providing data in the correct units, click the Device Range/Type dropdown in the SYNC interface and choose your
device type. The Device Range/Type is a secondary selection once the Type has been selected. For additional
configuration options associated with your specific Smart Probe, refer to the Smart Probe User Documentation for
your device.
Note: Some Layer N Smart Probes can provide data in different units, such as the SP-014 providing readings in mA
or mV. Ensure your Smart Probe is set to the correct Device Range/Type.

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4.2 High Power/Low Power Mode
The default Low Power Mode range of the IF-006 transmits up to 1.2km with a clear line of sight. The North
American variants of the Layer N IF-006 offer a High Power Mode feature that boosts the wireless transmit signal
range of the device to 3.2km with a clear line of sight.
Note: Utilizing High Power Mode will lower the battery life of the IF-006. Refer to the table below for battery life
estimations based on transmit power and update time.
Transmit Power
Update Time
Battery Life*
Low
2 minutes
2 years
Low
90 minutes
5+ years
High
2 minutes
1 year
High
90 minutes
3 years
*Typical. Actual battery life may vary depending on the connected
sensor, signal strength, and environmental conditions.
To utilize High Power Mode, navigate to the
Device Settings tab in the SYNC interface.
Click Additional Settings under the Interface
Settings section.
Check the High Power Mode box to enable it.
4.3 Transmit Interval
The Transmit Interval determines the time between readings for the Smart Probe. Probes connected to the IF-006
will have their transmit interval automatically set to 10 seconds if it is set to a number less than that to prevent
wireless congestion. This transmit interval will also be reset to your minimum interval based on your Layer N Cloud
account level once the IF-006 is paired. The Transmit Interval can be adjusted by navigating to the Device Settings
tab in the SYNC interface and will appear beneath the Sensor Settings section.
Note: SYNC can also be used to set passwords for your Layer N Smart Probes (refer to section 5 Setting Passwords).
For more information on Omega’s SYNC configuration software, refer to the SYNC User’s Manual.

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5Setting / Changing Passwords
Layer N Smart Probe data can be password protected through SYNC. Password protecting your smart probe prevents data
in the Smart Probe from being extracted without authorization. If your Smart Probe is password protected, the password
must be stored in the IF-006 so it can transmit data to the Layer N Cloud. To assign a password to your Layer N Smart Probe,
follow these instructions:
Step 1: Navigate to the Device Settings tab in the SYNC interface and click Set Passwords under the Sensor
Settings section.
Step 2: Create a Configuration Password. Upon saving your password, you will be prompted to update the
Interface Password as well to ensure your data is transmitted to the Layer N Cloud.
Important: If the interface password does not match the configuration password, data from your Smart Probe will
not be sent to the Cloud and the LED Status Indicator on the IF-006 will flash Red and Green indicating
there is an error.

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5.1 Save Password
Password protects the SYNC configurable features
of your Smart Probe and saves the newly entered
password if it is successfully entered and confirmed
in both text fields.
5.2 Clear Password
The Clear Password button removes the password
protection from the probe.
5.3 Login
Click the login button after entering your device
password to access the configurable features.
5.4 Reset
The Reset Password button deletes the current
password on the device. This will cause all logged
data to be erased.
After 3 failed login attempts, it is required to power cycle the device before trying to login again.