Panduit Synapsense WSN User manual

Release 6.8
Issue 2
WSN Gateway Hardware
Installation Manual

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Table of Contents
Overview 4
About This Installation Guide 4
Organization 4
Document Conventions 4
Document References 5
Warnings and Precautions 5
Panduit Technical Support 6
Severity 1 & 2 Issues: 6
Severity 3 & 4 Issues, Email - normal business hours: 7
Introduction 8
Scope 8
Overview 8
Kit Components 9
Requirements 12
Hardware 12
Software 12
Tools and Materials 12
Installation Procedures 13
General Installation Guidelines 13
Installation Preparations 14
WSN Gateway Installation 14
Configure WSN Gateways 15
Mount WSN Gateways 19
Final Installation Activities 25
Installation Inspection 26
General Inspection 26
Inspect Operations and Appearance 26
Inspect Software Communication 26
Appendix A – WSN Gateway LEDs 29
WSN Gateway LEDs 29
Appendix B – Maintenance and Troubleshooting 30
Troubleshooting 30
Network Subnet Mask 30
Changing the WSN Gateway IP Address 31
General Troubleshooting 32

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Overview
About This Installation Guide
The intended audience for this document consists of customers or partners of Panduit.
Customers, partners, or installers should receive training from Panduit prior to installing
the hardware detailed in this document.
Organization
This installation guide describes the tasks for installing WSN Gateway devices. Table 7
lists the chapters in this document with a short summary describing the chapter’s content
for easy reference.
Table 1 – Chapter Summary
Chapter Description
Introduction This chapter provides the scope, overview (applic-
ation and block diagrams), and kit components con-
tent for installing and configuring Gateways in data
centers.
Requirements This chapter lists the hardware, software, tools, and
additional material requirements for installing WSN
Gateway devices.
Installation Procedures This chapter describes general guidelines and spe-
cific procedures for configuring and installing WSN
Gateway devices.
Installation Inspection This chapter describes the inspections needed to
ensure installations of WSN Gateway devices are cor-
rect and functioning properly.
Appendix A This appendix provides descriptions and diagram of
the WSN Gateway LEDs.
Appendix B This appendix describes any maintenance or
troubleshooting activities for the WSN Gateway
devices.
Document Conventions

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Table 2 defines the style conventions used throughout this document.
Table 2 – Installation Guide Style Conventions
Item Description
Bold and Blue
This style is used for anything a user types, clicks, presses,
or taps. The style also highlights SynapSense products.
For example, Click OK.
NOTE:
Exceptions to the rule and other important information will be
set off with this note style.
This triangular yellow exclamation mark icon denotes a warning.
This triangular yellow electrical icon denotes a safety warning of a physical or elec-
trical nature.
Document References
The documents listed in this section affect the activities in this document. Refer to the
appropriate document for user-specific information.
lWeb Console™ User Guide MapSense™ User Guide
lActive Control™ User Guide
lSynapSense™ Software Installation Guide
Warnings and Precautions
The following warnings and precautions pertain to Gateway installations. Failure to
adhere to warnings and precautions could result in physical injury or damage to equip-
ment, which may void the warranty.
Installation of this equipment must be in accordance with local and national elec-
trical codes.

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The batteries contained in this product are NOT rechargeable. Recharging can
cause battery leakage or cause the safety release vent to open. Inadvertent charging can
occur if battery installation is backwards. Dispose of batteries appropriately after use.
The Lithium-Iron Disulfide batteries contained in this product may pose a fire, explo-
sion, or burn hazard if misused. Do not open battery, dispose of in fire, heat above 100°
C (212° F), expose contents to water, recharge, put in backwards, mix with used or other
battery types - may explode or leak and cause personal injury.
Data centers may pose a risk of hearing loss. Use appropriate ear protection prior
to entry into high-noise areas.
When performing subfloor work in a data center, be careful not to stress, crush,
pull, or disconnect wiring and hoses running underneath electrical and data cables, leak
detectors, etc. (including fire alarm/suppression systems).
Subfloor work poses significant trip/fall hazards and eye hazards from airflow-
borne debris. Eye protection must be worn at all times when removing or replacing floor
tiles and when working in or around areas with removed tiles.
Do not touch any electrical or computer/server equipment in the data center without
approval from data center operators (including loose cables, pushcarts, and terminals).
Panduit Technical Support
Severity 1 & 2 Issues:
Americas: 1-866-721-5302 x86810 during normal Central Stand-
ard Time business hours
EMEA: 44-1291-674-661 x22761 during normal U.K. business
hours
APAC: 65-8200-3931 or 65-8200-3932 between 8 a.m. and 5
p.m. local time

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Severity 3 & 4 Issues, Email - normal business hours:
[e-mail]

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Introduction
This chapter provides the scope, overview (application and block diagrams), and kit com-
ponents content for installing and configuring Gateways in data centers.
Scope
This document provides guidelines and instructions for installing and configuring the
Gateway.
NOTE: Installation of software (such as Web Console™ and MapSense™) occurs prior
to hardware installation. This installation order prevents redundancy of hardware veri-
fication activities (for example, sensor-to-software communication validation). See
Document References section for document list.
This document applies only to the installation and configuration of Gateway devices.
Overview
The Gateway is a wireless-to-Ethernet transceiver that collects data from any of the Syn-
apSense wireless sensor or meter hardware deployed throughout the data center (for
example, SynapSense ThermaNode environmental sensors and P3 SmartPlug™ Con-
troller). The device is powered by an external power adapter. Each Gateway has an
internal battery backup, which maintains the SynapSense Wireless Sensor Network
(WSN) in the event the external power adapter is unplugged or loses power.
Figure 1 shows an example of wireless data transmission from different nodes to the
Gateway(s), and then data transmittal from the Gateway(s) to the server via Ethernet.

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Kit Components
Typically, a WSN Gateway kit contains:
lOne wireless WSN Gateway device with pre-attached antenna

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lAC Power Adapter and Cords:
oC13 to C14 power cord (shroud plug) for use in rack outlets
oC13 to NEMA cable (5-15) power cord for use in non-rack outlets (NEMA 5-
15)
lGateway Mounting Shelf (Optional)

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l3M™ Command Strips
lAdhesive Cable Clips

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Requirements
This chapter lists the hardware, software, tools, and additional material requirements for
installing
WSN Gateway devices.
Hardware
WSN Gateway kits
Software
Current versions of SynapSoft Web Console, and MapSense software (including Active
Control
software, if installed)
Tools and Materials
The following list contains the minimum tool and material requirements installers need to
bring to the job site.
lProper dress and shoes for performing work in a data center (including areas
inside the subfloor and overhead plenums).
lLadder or step stool sufficient to reach all WSN Gateway installation locations (typ-
ically placed well above the height of all server cabinets in their service radius)
lSpare WSN Gateway devices
lLaptop
l3M Command Strips
lAdhesive Cable Clip
lAlcohol wipes
lDrill and Bits (for Gateway Mounting Shelf installations only)
lFlashlight
lUtility Knife
lScrewdrivers
lLabel Maker
lThis document, Web Console and MapSense user guides.
lPrinted MapSense layout of the data center showing cabinets and sensor install-
ation locations
lPersonal identification (driver’s license or passport) to present to data center secur-
ity personnel

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Installation Procedures
This chapter describes general guidelines and specific procedures for configuring and
installing WSN Gateway devices.
General Installation Guidelines
lBe consistent. All installations should match in appearance where possible (includ-
ing centering, location, method for securing extra wire, etc.)
lBe neat. Ensure installation is straight and vertical or horizontal as much as pos-
sible.
lInstall WSN Gateways on flat smooth surfaces such as the tops of server cabinets.
lUse adhesive cable clips to keep cable and AC Power Adapter wires neat and con-
tained.
lEach WSN Gateway installation location should have a 110/240VAC outlet and an
Ethernet port within a few feet.
lEnsure WSN Gateway installations should not be in areas where concrete walls,
support pillars, large cable bundles, air ducting, or other metal enclosures can
block the signals at close range.
lKeep installation area clean
The following sections provide general information and specific installation instructions
for installing
WSN Gateway devices. The following diagram shows the typical installation instructions
process flow.

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Installation Preparations
Follow the activities in Table 3 to prepare for WSN Gateway installation.
Table 3 – Installation Preparation Activities
Activity Steps
Unpack Kits 1. Unpack kit(s) from boxes.
2. Count and verify quantities.
3. Verify that you have all necessary tools (in pocket or bag), small
garbage bag, alcohol wipes, etc.
Verify Power
Outlet Loca-
tions
Verify that one 110VAC or 240VAC power outlet is available within a
few feet of each WSN Gateway’s intended installation location.
Verify Static IP
Verify the data center operators provided one static IP address per
WSN Gateway.
Verify Ethernet
Connection Verify the data center operators provided one Ethernet cable/-
connection per WSN Gateway near the specified locations.
WSN Gateway Installation
For each WSN Gateway, the following installation procedures must be performed:
1. Configure the WSN Gateway
2. Mount the WSN Gateway (hardware and connect cables)
NOTE: To save time, it is best to configure all WSN Gateway devices first, and then
mount the WSN Gateways in the desired locations in the data center.
NOTE: The WSN Gateway configurations may have been performed by SynapSense
prior to shipment.
lIf configuration has been performed, proceed to the Mount the WSN Gateway pro-
cedure.

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lIf configuration has not been performed, or if an IP address requires changing, you
will need to perform all installation activities.
Configure WSN Gateways
Perform the activities in Table 4 to configure WSN Gateway devices.
Static IP addresses and open ports for each of the WSN Gateways should
already be assigned by the data center’s IT department and ready for use.
Table 4 – WSN Gateway Configuration Activities
Activity Steps
Connect WSN
Gateway to
Laptop
1. With the WSN Gateway’s Power Switch set to OFF, connect
the AC Power Adapter and Cord to the WSN Gateway.
2. Plug Power Cord into an electrical outlet.
3. Connect the WSN Gateway to a laptop (equipped with an inter-
net browser) with an Ethernet Cable.
4. Turn the WSN Gateway’s Power Switch to ON. The Radio
Activity LED should blink OFF occasionally and the Battery
LED will remain continuously ON.
Change the
Laptop Host IP
Address (Tem-
You will need to change the laptop’s Host IP Address setting to com-
municate with the WSN Gateway. The exact steps vary, depending
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Activity Steps
porary) Properties dialog box. The instructions below are for Microsoft® Win-
dows 7:
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet.
3. Click Network and Sharing Center.
4. Click Change Adapter Settings and select Local Area Con-
nection.
5. Click Properties from the Local Area Connection Status dialog
box.
6. Click to highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and
then click Properties.
7. Click the Use the following IP address radio button.
8. Write down the laptop's existing Host IP Address so it can be
restored later. Change IP Address field (network address of
the laptop) to an IP address in the same subnet as the WSN
Gateway to be configured (e.g. one digit higher than the IP
address currently programmed in the WSN Gateway).
NOTE: Choose a unique address within the same subnet that will
not conflict with another current Gateway IP address; the same
laptop Host IP Address can be used to configure all of them.
9. Click OK. The laptop's Host IP Address will now be set to com-
municate with the WSN Gateway.
Change WSN
Gateway IP
1. Open a browser window and type the IP address listed on the
WSN Gateway into the URL field (each WSN Gateway has a

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Activity Steps
Addresses/Subnet
Masks
default IP address sticker [192.168.0.2] on the bottom of the
device).
2. Log in as “admin” with the password “PASS” (upper case).
Click OK to access the Remote Gateway Manager.
The Remote Gateway Manager Device Status screen
displays.

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Activity Steps
3. Click the Network link in the left navigation column. The Net-
work Interface Status screen displays.
4. To change the IP address, click the Configuration link. The
Network Interface Configuration screen displays.
5. Enter the IP address and Subnet Mask information in the IP
Address: field in CIDR form (refer to Appendix B).
6. If the customer provides a different IP address for the server
gateway (not the WSN Gateway), enter this IP address in the
Default Gateway: field.
Reboot the WSN Now that changes have been made, you will need to reboot the

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Activity Steps
Gateway WSN Gateway.
1. Click the System link in the left navigation column. The Sys-
tem screen displays.
2. Click the Reboot button in the Reboot Device section. A dia-
log box displays asking for confirmation to reboot. Click Yes.
The WSN Gateway will no longer respond to the laptop’s net-
work traffic because the IP address has changed.
Additional WSN
Gateways
1. Remove the Ethernet Cable from the WSN Gateway device.
2. Plug the Ethernet Cable into the next WSN Gateway device to
be configured.
3. Repeat the activities in this table for each WSN Gateway
device to be installed in the data center.
4. Once all WSN Gateways are configured and verified, close
the Remote Gateway Manager (logout option or exit the
browser window).
5. Restore the laptop’s Host IP Address back to its original set-
ting. Refer to the “Change the Laptop Host IP Address(Tem-
porary)” section of this table for steps.
6. Proceed to the next procedure, Mount WSN Gateways.
Mount WSN Gateways
Perform the activities in the table below to mount the WSN Gateway devices in the data
center.
Table 5 – Mounting WSN Gateway Devices

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Activity Steps
Determine
WSN Gate-
way Install-
ation Type
1. Before installing the WSN Gateway, determine if the device will be
installed with 3M Command Strips or with the optional Gateway
Mounting Shelf. If you are installing a Gateway Mounting Shelf, con-
sult the site Facilities Manager for installation locations.
2. Install the WSN Gateway per one of the methods below.
Install Gate-
way
(3M Com-
mand Strip
Method)
1. Clean installation surface with alcohol wipes. Allow area to dry thor-
oughly.
2. Attach two Command Strips (double-sided adhesive strips) to the
back of the WSN Gateway.
3. Connect the A/C Power Adapter to the WSN Gateway and the des-
ignated power outlet.
4. Connect the designated Ethernet Cable (originating from a server
port assigned by the data center's IT department) to the WSN Gate-
way.
5. Turn the Power Switch to ON.
lThe Radio Activity LED will illuminate and blink OFF occasionally,
indicating ongoing radio communication activity.
lThe Battery Power LED will remain continuously ON until the Syn-
apSoft software establishes communication with the WSN Gate-
way. The LED will remain OFF thereafter.