ProSoft ProLinx Wireless 6201-WA-MNET User manual

6201-WA-MNET to 6201-WA-MNET
ProLinx Wireless
High Speed Wireless Modbus TCP/IP Gateway
Setup Guide
June 27, 2007

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Contents
PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE...........................................................................................................2
Important Installation Instructions..............................................................................................2
Your Feedback Please ..................................................................................................................3
1INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................7
1.1 Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................7
1.2 Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files.............................................8
1.3 About Transmission Casts...........................................................................................9
2LOAD THE REQUIRED SOFTWARE.......................................................................................11
2.1 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB).............................................................11
2.2 Copy the Sample Application File .............................................................................12
3CONFIGURE THE MNET CLIENT MODULE...........................................................................13
3.1 Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections ...........................................14
3.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration.......................................................................................14
3.1.2 Radio Configuration (Client).........................................................................................15
3.1.3 Radio SNTP Client.......................................................................................................16
3.1.4 Radio PWP Exchanges................................................................................................17
3.1.5 Radio PWP Multicast Group List .................................................................................19
3.1.6 MNET Servers .............................................................................................................20
3.1.7 MNET Client 0..............................................................................................................20
3.1.8 MNET Client 0 Commands ..........................................................................................21
3.1.9 CommonNet.................................................................................................................22
3.2 Save and Download the Configuration File to the 6201-WA-MNET Client ............23
4CONFIGURE THE MNET SERVER MODULE .........................................................................25
4.1 Complete the PCB Sections for the Server...............................................................25
4.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration.......................................................................................25
4.1.2 Radio Configuration (Server) .......................................................................................26
4.1.3 Radio SNTP Client.......................................................................................................27
4.1.4 Radio PWP Exchanges................................................................................................28
4.1.5 Radio PWP Multicast Group List .................................................................................30
4.1.6 MNET Servers .............................................................................................................30
4.1.7 MNET Client 0..............................................................................................................31
4.1.8 MNET Client 0 Commands ..........................................................................................31
4.2 Save and Download the File to the 6201-WA-MNET Server....................................32
5VERIFY DATA EXCHANGE .....................................................................................................35
6DEFAULT MODULE CONFIGURATION ASSIGNMENTS ......................................................37
6.1 IP Addresses................................................................................................................37
6.2 WATTCP Parameters...................................................................................................37
7SUPPORT, SERVICE & EXTENDED WARRANTY.................................................................39
7.1 How to Contact Us: Sales and Support.....................................................................40
7.2 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policies and Conditions ..............................40

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7.2.1 All Product Returns ..................................................................................................... 41
7.3 Procedures for Return of Units Under Warranty:....................................................41
7.4 Procedures for Return of Units Out of Warranty:.................................................... 42
7.4.1 Un-repairable Units: .................................................................................................... 42
7.5 LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................................................................. 43
7.5.1 What Is Covered By This Warranty............................................................................. 43
7.5.2 What Is Not Covered By This Warranty ...................................................................... 44
7.5.3 DISCLAIMER REGARDING HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES ............................................... 44
7.5.4 DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES .......................................................... 45
7.5.5 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES**.................................................................................... 45
7.5.6 Time Limit for Bringing Suit ......................................................................................... 45
7.5.7 No Other Warranties ................................................................................................... 45
7.5.8 Intellectual Property..................................................................................................... 45
7.5.9 Additional Restrictions Relating To Software And Other Intellectual Property ........... 46
7.5.10 Allocation of risks......................................................................................................... 46
7.5.11 Controlling Law and Severability................................................................................. 46
INDEX...............................................................................................................................................47

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1 Introduction
In This Chapter
¾Before You Begin..................................................................... 7
¾Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files ............. 8
¾About Transmission Casts ....................................................... 9
This manual is intended to guide you through the setup and configuration of your
ProLinx Wireless MNET Client and Server devices.
Important: This Setup Guide shows you how to set up a simple Modbus
TCP/IP wireless network between a ProLinx Wireless MNET Client and a
ProLinx Wireless MNET Server. This guide should be used as a starting point
only.
In all likelihood, the requirements of your particular application will involve
additional configuration and development. For detailed information on the
MNET Client, MNET Server and ProLinx Wireless protocols, please refer to
the following Driver Manuals, on your ProSoft Solutions CD-ROM:
•MNET Driver Manual
•PWP Driver Manual
For general information on installing and configuring
ProLinx modules, please refer to the ProLinx
Reference Guide, also on your ProSoft Solutions
CD-ROM.
1.1 Before You Begin
The insert included with your modules describes a
sample SINGLE-REMOTE SITE SAMPLE application.
It is important that you read through the insert and
perform any required steps.
Setting up the MNET network is relatively simple using
the sample files included on the ProLinx Solutions CD.
The flow diagram illustrates the high-level steps used
to configure each module.
The default configuration file contains separate
configurations for each module. You can use the
sample files to get started or you can create the
configuration files from scratch. The easiest way to
begin is to use the sample configurations. Once you
understand how they are created, setting up your network is easy.

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1.2 Using the Sample ProSoft Configuration Builder Files
The sample application uses two 6201-WA-MNET modules to establish wireless
communications between a Primary Client at a main site and a Server located at
a remote site. One MNET module is configured as a Client. The remote Server is
attached to this Client. The second module is configured as a Server at the same
site as the Primary Client. The following diagram illustrates this application.
In this example, the following is assumed:
A third-party primary Client needs to communicate with 4 Servers
One of the Servers is remote
The application uses two ProLinx 6201-WA-MNET modules to establish
communication between the primary Client and the remote Server
The module's radio communication parameters are preset and configured to
pass up to 1200 words in either direction
One MNET (Server) is connected to the Primary Client
One MNET (Client) is connected to the remote Server
You can use this guide in one of two ways. First, you can use it as a learning tool
to see how the PCB files make the sample application work. You can also follow
along with the example and modify the configuration files as you go along.
Whether you are configuring your modules on the fly or just reading through to
understand how to use the sample application, there are steps that you must
perform even if you are not yet configuring any modules to suit your own
application.

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1.3 About Transmission Casts
The sample uses a UNICAST transmission type. UNICAST means that you set
up Produce and Consume Commands that transfer or receive data between two
individual modules. For example, a Produce command can specify that this data
is only produced to one particular consuming module based on the consuming
modules IP address.
In addition to UNICAST, you also have the flexibility of using MULTICAST (data
sent to multiple modules in a MULTICAST Group List but only picked up by the
module within that list with a Consume command that has the matching
Exchange ID and the IP address of the module multicasting the command), and
BROADCAST which sends data out to all modules. With BROADCAST, each
module receives the transmission whether it be two modules or 50 modules.
Each module receiving the BROADCAST has to check every message to
determine if it is intended for the module or not. This can decrease performance
times since the module may be checking hundreds of messages that are not
intended for it.
Use MULTICAST to limit the modules that should receive the message. For
example, five modules may be part of a MULTICAST Group, yet there may be 15
modules on the network. Only five of the 15 modules on the network will be
configured to handle certain types of commands while the remaining 10 that are
not in the MULTICAST group will ignore the messages not intended for them.

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2 Load the Required Software
In This Chapter
¾Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)............................ 11
¾Copy the Sample Application File .......................................... 12
There is one application (ProSoft Configuration Builder) and one file (PPF) that
you must download from the ProLinx Solutions CD to your PC or Laptop whether
you are using the sample configuration or are modifying the configuration to suit
the needs of your application. This section describes how to get everything you
need loaded to your PC. You must perform these steps regardless of
whether you are configuring your modules now or just reading about the
sample applications.
2.1 Install ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB)
ProSoft Configuration Builder helps you configure the module for your
application.
1 Insert the ProLinx Solutions CD into the CD-ROM drive on your PC or
Laptop. The ProLinx Solutions splash page appears:
2 Select Install Configuration Tool.
3 Follow the prompts to install ProSoft Configuration Builder to your hard disk.

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2.2 Copy the Sample Application File
1 From the ProLinx Solutions splash screen, click Product
Documentation.
2 Choose Samples →Wireless.
3 Copy the PROLINX WIRELESS SAMPLE.PPF file to a location on your PC
or Laptop.

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3 Configure the MNET Client Module
In This Chapter
¾Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections............ 14
¾Save and Download the Configuration File to the 6201-WA-MNET
Client...................................................................................... 23
Based on the sample application, the remote Server is connected to a 6201-WA-
MNET configured as a Client. The goal here is to begin to establish
communications between the two MNET modules. The default configuration is
designed to pass 1200 words between each module. Each module is configured
separately.
Configuration is accomplished using ProSoft Configuration Builder (PCB). The
default configuration file is PROLINX WIRELESS SAMPLE.PPF.
1 Start PCB.
2 Select File →Open.
3 Navigate to the location where you copied the PROLINX WIRELESS
SAMPLE.PPF file and select this file.
4 Expand the MODBUS TCPIP to MODBUS TCPIP folder.
5 Expand the 6201-WA-MNET_Client module selection.

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3.1 Complete the ProSoft Configuration Builder Sections
3.1.1 Radio Ethernet Configuration
1 Double-click the icon.
Every Modbus TCP/IP module is set up with the defaults shown in the example.
You may have to modify values such as the Radio Default Gateway, the Network
Name (SSID), and the Station Name to suit the needs of your network. The
Station Name may be modified when using more than one Modbus TCP/IP
module.
Note: All modules must have the same Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and
Network Name (SSID) if they are all located on the same network. Only the
fourth octet in the Radio_IP address must be different for each module. Please
refer to Default Module Configuration Assignments (page 37) for a list of
pre-assigned ProSoft product IP addresses.
The PWP Driver Manual located on the ProLinx Solutions CD contains a
description of the remaining parameters. If you are making changes, be sure to
save your changes before moving on to the next step.

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3.1.2 Radio Configuration (Client)
Expand the Wireless Configuration section
and double-click on the icon.
The default Signal LED 1 through 4 parameter values are fixed and cannot be
modified. If you need to change the values for the remaining parameters in this
dialog box, make sure to save your changes before moving on to the next step.
As you select each parameter, the help text area in the lower right area of the
dialog box displays information to help you make your selections.
RTS Threshold
60 to 2347
RTS/CTS handshake threshold byte count in milliseconds. Less than 60 will
interfere with control packets.
Transmit Rate
This parameter defines the data rate(s) for transmission of directed messages.
Possible values are outlined in the following table.
Value Definition
1 Fixed 1 Mbit (1)
2 Fixed 2 Mbit (2)
3 Auto fallback high (11, 5.5, 2, 1)

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Value Definition
4 Fixed medium rate (5.5)
5 Fixed high rate (11)
6 Auto fallback standard (2, 1)
7 Auto fallback medium (5.5, 2, 1)
Important: For Multicast mode, use transmit rates of 1 or 2 for best results.
WEP Key Rollover
Yes or No
WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) is an encryption method that allows devices
on a wireless network to transmit data securely.
This parameter interacts with the WATTCP file parameter "Enable Encryption",
and the values for WEP Keys 1 through 4. When the WEP Key Rollover
parameter is enabled, the module will randomly change the WEP key.
3.1.3 Radio SNTP Client
Double-click on the icon.
This section is used to synchronize the time using a centralized atomic clock.
This feature is only usable if your modules are communicating through an access
point such as a RadioLinx Industrial Hotspot. The values in this window should
be left with the default values. As you select each parameter, the help window on
the screen displays information to help you make your selections. The PWP
Driver Manual describes each of these parameters.

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3.1.4 Radio PWP Exchanges
This is the area where you set up data exchange between the MNET modules.
Communication is accomplished using Producer and Consumer commands.
Using these commands, you specify the IP address of the receiving (Consumer)
and sending (Producer) module as well as the database locations to produce
data and receive data.
In the sample application, the modules are set up to send 1200 words back and
forth between the each MNET module. Each module contains a database and
both modules are capable of producing or consuming data. This is accomplished
using ProSoft Wireless Protocol (PWP) commands. In the sample, we are
sending all 1200 words and receiving 1200 words back. We are actually sending
only 50 words of data from and to the user's main and remote sites.
Two Produce commands and two Consume commands are used to make this
happen Each command sends (or receives) 600 words of data. The following
example shows both produce commands from the sample application.
Producer Command Narrative for the First Command:
1 Send data using Unicast Mode
2 Send the data to IP Address 172.16.10.131.
3 Send 600 registers beginning at DB Register 1200.
4 Do not set a Swap Code.
5 Send the data every 100 milliseconds (producer commands must be 1/4 of
consumer commands).
6 Use an Exchange ID of 1002.
Producer Command Narrative for the Second Command:
1 Send data using Unicast Mode
2 Send the data to IP Address 172.16.10.131.
3 Send 600 registers beginning at DB Register 1800.
4 Do not set a Swap Code.
5 Send the data every 100 milliseconds.
6 Use an Exchange ID of 1003.
Note: IP Address 172.16.10.131 is the other 6201-WA-MNET module that will
be configured as an MNET Server.
The Consume commands perform the same function for data coming into the
module from the MNET Server once configured.

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Consumer Command Narrative for the First Command:
Consume data using Unicast Mode.
1 Consume this data only from IP Address 172.16.10.131.
2 Consume 600 words and store them beginning at DB register 0.
3 Do not use a Swap Code.
4 Consume data within 400 milliseconds.
5 Only consume data with an Exchange ID of 1000.
The second line does exactly the same thing for another 600 words. However it
consumes this data into database registers beginning a register 600 and uses an
Exchange ID of 1001.
In order for these commands to work, the 6201-WA-MNET (to be configured as
the Server module) must also be configured to consume data being produced by
the 6201-WA-MNET (configured as a Client) into the appropriate database
registers and as well as be set up to produce data to allow the MNET Client to
consume. Setting up the corresponding MNET Server configuration is discussed
later in this guide.
Note: The sample configuration file also shows an additional Produce and
Consume command. These commands are designed to pass a time value
from the MNET Client to the MNET Server module and then loop back from
the MNET Server to the MNET Client. These commands are included for
testing and radio communication verification purposes only and are not
necessarily required for your application.
How it's Done
1 Double-click on the icon.
2 Click the Add button. ProSoft Configuration Builder adds a default row.

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3 Click the Edit button. The Edit window appears.
4 Define each element of the command by selecting the element, then select or
enter the desired values.
5 Choose OK when done.
Note: In addition to the help on the dialog, the PWP Driver Manual located on
the ProLinx Solutions CD provides descriptions of each parameter.
3.1.5 Radio PWP Multicast Group List
This section does not contain any data for the sample application. The sample
application uses UNICAST transmission and therefore there is no need to enter
IPs of other devices in this section. The ProLinx PWP Driver Manual describes
this section in detail.

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3.1.6 MNET Servers
The parameter values in this section have no effect when the MNET module is
being configured as a client.
3.1.7 MNET Client 0
The sample configuration file requires that the module currently being configured
be configured as a Client. This was done in the MNET Client 0 section.
1 Expand the MNET Client 0 section.