RACOM RipEX2 User manual

User manual
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RipEX2
Radio modem & Router
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fw 1.2.1.0
07/30/2019
version 1.00
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Table of Contents
Important Notice .................................................................................................................................. 5
Quick guide ......................................................................................................................................... 6
List of documentation .......................................................................................................................... 8
1. Product ............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.2. Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.3. Indication LEDs .................................................................................................................. 20
1.4. Ordering codes ................................................................................................................... 22
2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 23
2.1. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 30
2.2. Details ................................................................................................................................. 30
3. Step-by-step guide ........................................................................................................................ 31
3.1. Connecting the hardware ................................................................................................... 31
3.2. Powering up your RipEX2 .................................................................................................. 32
3.3. Connecting RipEX2 to a programming PC ......................................................................... 33
3.4. Basic setup ......................................................................................................................... 37
3.5. Functional test .................................................................................................................... 37
4. Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 38
4.1. Mounting ............................................................................................................................. 39
4.2. Antenna installation ............................................................................................................ 42
4.3. Antenna feed line ............................................................................................................... 42
4.4. Grounding ........................................................................................................................... 43
4.5. Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.6. Power supply ...................................................................................................................... 44
5. Advanced Configuration ................................................................................................................ 45
6. CLI Configuration .......................................................................................................................... 46
6.1. CLI Examples ..................................................................................................................... 46
7. Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 47
8. Technical parameters .................................................................................................................... 48
8.1. Detailed Radio parameters ................................................................................................. 53
9. Safety, environment, licensing ....................................................................................................... 60
9.1. Frequency .......................................................................................................................... 60
9.2. Safety distance ................................................................................................................... 60
9.3. High temperature ................................................................................................................ 62
9.4. RoHS and WEEE compliance ............................................................................................ 62
9.5. Instructions for Safe Operation of Equipment .................................................................... 65
9.6. Important Notifications ........................................................................................................ 65
9.7. EU restrictions or requirements notice ............................................................................... 66
9.8. EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................. 67
9.9. Simplified EU declaration of conformity .............................................................................. 68
9.10. IP Certificate ..................................................................................................................... 70
9.11. Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 72
9.12. RipEX maintenance .......................................................................................................... 73
A. Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................ 74
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 76
B. Revision History ............................................................................................................................ 77
List of Tables
1.1. Pin assignment ........................................................................................................................... 13
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1.2. Ethernet to cable connector connections ................................................................................... 15
1.3. COM pin description ................................................................................................................... 16
1.4. USB A Pinout Cable Assembly .................................................................................................. 17
1.5. Digital Inputs and Outputs .......................................................................................................... 19
1.6. Key to LEDs ............................................................................................................................... 20
8.1. Technical parameters ................................................................................................................. 48
8.2. List of connected cables ............................................................................................................. 52
8.3. 12.5 kHz ..................................................................................................................................... 53
8.4. 25 kHz ........................................................................................................................................ 54
8.5. 50 kHz ........................................................................................................................................ 55
8.6. 100 kHz ...................................................................................................................................... 56
8.7. 150 kHz ...................................................................................................................................... 56
8.8. 200 kHz ...................................................................................................................................... 57
9.1. Minimum Safety Distance 300–400 MHz ................................................................................... 60
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Important Notice
Copyright
© 2019 RACOM. All rights reserved. COM’s
Products offered may contain software proprietary to RACOM s. r. o. (further referred to under the ab-
breviated name RACOM). The offer of supply of these products and services does not include or infer
any transfer of ownership. No part of the documentation or information supplied may be divulged to
any third party without the express written consent of RACOM.
Disclaimer
Although every precaution has been taken in preparing this information, RACOM assumes no liability
for errors and omissions, or any damages resulting from the use of this information. This document or
the equipment may be modified without notice, in the interests of improving the product.
Trademark
All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.
Important Notice
• Due to the nature of wireless communications, transmission and reception of data can never be
guaranteed. Data may be delayed, corrupted (i.e., have errors), or be totally lost. Significant delays
or losses of data are rare when wireless devices such as the RipEX2 are used in an appropriate
manner within a well‐constructed network. RipEX2 should not be used in situations where failure to
transmit or receive data could result in damage of any kind to the user or any other party, including
but not limited to personal injury, death, or loss of property. RACOM accepts no liability for damages
of any kind resulting from delays or errors in data transmitted or received using RipEX2, or for the
failure of RipEX2 to transmit or receive such data.
• Under no circumstances is RACOM or any other company or person responsible for incidental, acci-
dental or related damage arising as a result of the use of this product. RACOM does not provide the
user with any form of guarantee containing assurance of the suitability and applicability for its applic-
ation.
• RACOM products are not developed, designed or tested for use in applications which may directly
affect health and/or life functions of humans or animals, nor to be a component of similarly important
systems, and RACOM does not provide any guarantee when company products are used in such
applications.
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Quick guide
RipEX2 is a widely configurable compact radio modem, more precisely a radio IP router. All you have
to do to put it into operation is to connect it to an antenna and a power supply and configure it using a
PC (tablet, smart phone) and a web browser.
Antenna Rx
DI / DO USB Ethernet
SPF
Ethernet
RJ45
Default / Reset
AUX COM
RS232/485
Antenna Tx / Rx Indicator LEDs
Sleep Input
HW Alarm Input
- GND
+
HW Alarm Output
Supply +10 to +30 V
- GND
Fig. 1: RipEX2 radio router
RipEX2 access is without default password: you have to set password for “admin” account.
Ethernet
RipEX2 default IP is 192.168.169.169/24, so set a static IP 192.168.169.x/24 on your PC, power on
the RipEX2 and wait approximately 48 seconds for the RipEX2 OS to boot. Connect your PC to RipEX2s'
ETH interface, start your browser and type https://192.168.169.169 in the address line.
Before attempting to do any configuration, make sure your RipEX2 is the only powered-up unit around.
Since all units coming from factory share the same default settings ex-factory, you could be accessing
a different unit over the air without being aware of it.
USB/ETH adapter
When accessing over the optional “XA” USB/ETH adapter, your PC will get its IP settings from the built-
in DHCP server and you have to type https://10.9.8.7 in your browser. You do not need to worry about
other RipEX2'es, you will be connected to the local unit in all cases.
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Wifi adapter
When accessing over the optional “W1” Wifi adapter, connect your PC (tablet, smart phone) to the
RipEX2 Wifi AP first. Its default SSID is “RipEX2 + Unit name + S/N”
Your PC will get its IP settings from the built-in DHCP server and you have to type http://10.9.8.7 in
your browser. Remaining steps are the same and you do not need to worry about other RipEX2'es,
since you will be connected to the local unit in all cases.
SCADA radio network step-by-step
Building a reliable radio network for a SCADA system may not be that simple, even when you use such
a versatile and easy-to-operate device as the RipEX2 radio modem. The following step-by-step
checklist can help you to keep this process fast and efficient.
1. Design your network to ensure RF signal levels meet system requirements.
2. Calculate and estimate the network throughput and response times when loaded by your application.
3. Perform a bench-test with 3-5 sets of RipEX2's and SCADA equipment (Chapter 3, Step-by-step
guide).
4. Design the addressing and routing scheme of the network (RipEX App notes1and RipEX App notes-
Address planning2)
5. Preconfigure all RipEX2's (follow the SW manual).
6. Install individual sites
1. Mount RipEX2 into cabinet (Section 4.1, “Mounting”).
2. Install antenna (Section 4.2, “Antenna installation”).
3. Install feed line (Section 4.3, “Antenna feed line”).
4. Ensure proper grounding (Section 4.4, “Grounding”).
5. Run cables and plug-in all connectors except from the SCADA equipment (Section 1.2, “Con-
nectors”)
6. Apply power supply to RipEX2.
7. Test radio link quality (follow the SW manual).
8. Check routing by the ping tool (follow the SW manual) to verify accessibility of all IP addresses
with which the unit will communicate.
9. Connect the SCADA equipment (follow the SW manual).
7. Test your application
1http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex/app/index.html
2http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex/app/routing.html
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List of documentation
User manuals:
•RipEX2 - User manual
User manual RipEX2 - this document
•DEMO handbook1
RipEX test set
•RipEX Hot Standby 2- User manual
User manual
Datasheets:
•RipEX2 - Datasheet3
Application notes:
•RipEX - Application notes4
○ Bridge mode
○ Flexible protocol
○ Base driven protocol
○ Network planing
○ Migration solution
○ and many others
Contents of the box
Standard RipEX2 package in paper box contents:
• RipEX2 – 1pc
• Removable sticker plate – 1pc
• Power and Control plug connector (counterpart) – 1pc
• DIN set (a pair of DIN rail clips + screws) – 1pc
• SFP port dust cap
1http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex/demo/index.html
2http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ray17/index.html
3http://www.racom.eu/download/hw/ripex/free/eng/ripex-dsA4-en.pdf
4http://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex/app/index.html
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1. Product
RipEX2 is a radio modem platform renowned for overall data throughput in any real-time environment.
RipEX2 radio modems are native IP devices, Software Defined with Linux OS that have been designed
with attention to detail, performance and quality.
RipEX2 is built into a rugged die-cast aluminium casing that allows for multiple installation possibilities,
see Section 4.1, “Mounting”.
1.1. Dimensions
125,5
134,7
185
31,7
62,7
93,7
42
92,5
143
M4 (4x)
60
67
7
60
67
max. depth 6mm
Fig. 1.1: RipEX2 dimensions
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31,7
62,7
93,7
125,5
42
92,5
143
185
M4 (4x)
max.depth 8 mm
Fig. 1.2: RipEX2 dimensions – bottom
60
68,3
185
DIN 35 Rail DIN Rail Clip
68,3
134,7
125,5
Fig. 1.3: RipEX2 with DIN rail
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166,4
153,8
167,1
154,1
142,4
7,7
22,1
31,6
42,7
10,2
17,8
21
32,8
47,3
Fig. 1.4: RipEX2 dimensions with connectors
For more information see and Section 4.1.2, “Flat mounting”.
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1.2. Connectors
All connectors are located on the front panel. The upper side features an LED panel. The RESET button
is located in an opening in the bottom side.
Fig. 1.5: Connectors
1.2.1. Antenna
Fig. 1.6: Antenna connectors
An antenna can be connected to
RipEX2 via TNC female 50Ω connector.
RipEX2 is equipped with two connect-
ors. The Tx/Rx connector will be used
for common transmitting and receiving
single antenna installation (even with
different Rx and Tx frequencies).
Both Rx and Tx/Rx connectors for split
installation (two antennas or duplex operation with duplexer) - Rx for receiving and Tx/Rx for transmitting.
Warning: RipEX2 radio modem may be damaged when operated without an antenna or a dummy
load.
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1.2.2. Power and Control
This rugged connector connects to a power supply and it contains control signals. A Plug with screw-
terminals and retaining screws for power and control connector is supplied with each RipEX2. It is Tyco
7 pin terminal block plug, part No. 1776192-7, contact pitch 3.81 mm. The connector is designed for
electric wires with a cross section of 0.5 to 1.5 mm2. Strip the wire leads to 6 mm (1/4 inch). Isolated
cables should receive PKC 108 or less end sleeves before they are inserted in the clip. Insert the cables
in the wire ports, tightening securely.
Tab. 1.1: Pin assignment
signallabeledpin
SLEEP INPUT
Schmitt-triggered inverted input
SI1 • pull below 1.1VDC to activate (1.1VDC/1.9VDC
threshold hysteresis)
• max. 30VDC
HW ALARM INPUT
Schmitt-triggered inverted input
AI2 • pull below 1.1VDC to activate (1.1VDC/1.9VDC
threshold hysteresis)
• max. 30VDC
−(GND) – for SLEEP IN, HW ALARM INPUT−3
+(POWER) – for HW ALARM OUTPUT+4
HW ALARM OUTPUT
open drain output max. 30 VDC, 1 A
AO5
+ POWER (10 to 30 V)
Undervoltage threshold 8.5 VDC
Overvoltage threshold 41 VDC
+6
− POWER (GND)−7
Pins 3 and 7 are connected internally.
Pins 4 and 6 are connected internally.
Fig. 1.7: Supply connector
Wire
Ports (7)
Retaining
Screws (2)
Lead
Binding
Screws (7)
Fig. 1.8: Power and Control - cable plug
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1 2 3 4 5 6Pin No.: 7
SI AI - + A0 +-
10–30VDC
Sleep Input
SLEEP INPUT
SLEEP INPUT is the digital input for activating the Sleep mode.
When this pin is grounded (for example when connected to pin
3), the RipEX2 switches into the Sleep mode. Using Power
management (Advanced Config.), the Entering the Sleep mode
can be delayed by a set time. Disconnecting SLEEP INPUT from
GND (-) ends the Sleep mode. Note that RipEX2 takes 48
seconds to wake up from the Sleep mode.
SLEEP INPUT can be also used for the wake-up from the Save
state. For details see chapter (Advanced Config., Power manage-
ment)
1 2 3 4 5 6Pin No.: 7
SI AI - + A0 +-
10–30VDC
Alarm Input
HW ALARM INPUT
HW ALARM INPUT is a digital input. If grounded (e.g. by connect-
ing to PIN 3), an external alarm is triggered. This alarm can be
used for example to transmit information using SNMP Notification,
informing for instance about a power outage or RTU problem.
For details about Alarm management see chapter Advanced
Configuration.
1 2 3 4 5 6Pin No.: 7
SI AI - + A0 +-
10–30VDC
Alarm Output
max. 30 V DC, 1 A
HW ALARM OUTPUT
HW ALARM OUTPUT is a digital output. It can be activated
in Alarm management settings, chapter Advanced Configuration.
It may be used for instance to inform the connected RTU about
a RipEX2 alarm or about the Unit ready status. If an alarm is
triggered, HW ALARM OUTPUT is internally connected to GND.
If the external device requires connection to positive terminal of
the power supply, PIN 4 should be used.
POWER
The POWER pins labelled + and - serve to connect a power supply 10–30 VDC. The requirements for
a power supply are defined in and Chapter 8, Technical parameters [48].
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1.2.3. ETH1 - ETH4
Standard RJ45 connectors for Ethernet connection. RipEX2 has 10/100 BaseT Auto MDI/MDIX interfaces
so it can connect to 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network. The speed can be selected manually or
recognized automatically by RipEX2. RipEX2 is provided with Auto MDI/MDIX function which allows it
to connect over both standard and cross cables, adapting itself automatically.
Pin assignment
Tab. 1.2: Ethernet to cable connector connections
Crossed cableDirect cableSignalPIN
green – whiteorange – whiteTX+1
greenorangeTX−2
orange – whitegreen – whiteRX+3
blueblue—4
blue – whiteblue – white—5
orangegreenRx−6
brown – whitebrown – white—7
brownbrown—8
1.2.4. ETH5 (SFP)
Fig. 1.9: SFP slot
ETH5 is a standard SFP slot for 10/100/1000 Mbps Eth-
ernet SFP modules, user exchangeable. Both fibre optic
and metallic Ethernet SFP modules are supported. For
optical both single and dual mode fibre optics Ethernet
modules (= 2 or 1 fibers) can be used. CSFP modules
are not supported. RACOM offers all mentioned types of
SFP modules, tested to be RipEX2 compatible as a
standard accessory.
The SFP status LED is located just next to the slot. It is
controlled by SFP module. Its function is specific for each
SFP module. The typical behavior is an indication the re-
ceived signal from the fibre optic or metallic link to be
within operational range.
Important
It is strongly recommended to use a high quality SFP module with industry temperature range.
The SFP modules listed in Accessories are thoroughly tested by RACOM and are guaranteed
to function with RipEX2 units. It is possible to use any other SFP module, but RACOM cannot
guarantee they will be completely compatible with RipEX2 units.
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1.2.5. COM
RipEX2 provides serial interface COM terminated by DSUB9F connectors It can be configured as
RS232 or RS485 (more in Adv. Conf., COM).
RipEX2‘s RS232 is a hard-wired DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device. Equipment connected
to the RipEX2’s serial port should be DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and a straight-through cable
should be used. If a DCE device is connected to the RipEX2‘s serial port, a null modem adapter or
cross cable has to be used.
Tab. 1.3: COM pin description
COM – RS485COM – RS232DSUB9F
In/ OutsignalIn/ Outsignalpin
—OutCD1
In/Outline BOutRxD2
In/Outline AInTxD3
—InDTR4
GNDGND5
—OutDSR6
—InRTS7
—OutCTS8
———9
RipEX2 keeps pin 6 DSR at the level of 1 by RS232 standard permanently.
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1.2.6. USB
RipEX2 uses USB 3.0, Host A interface. USB interface is wired as standard:
Tab. 1.4: USB A Pinout Cable Assembly
wiresignalPin
RedVBUS1
WhiteD-2
GreenD+3
BlackGND4
BlueStdA_SSRX-5
YellowStdA_SSRX+6
GROUNDGND_DRAIN7
PurpleStdA_SSTX-8
OrangeStdA_SSTX+9
Connector ShellShieldShell
The USB interface is designed for the connection to an – external ETH/USB adapter or a Wifi adapter.
They are optional accessories to RipEX2, for more details see Section 3.3, “Connecting RipEX2 to a
programming PC”. The adapters are used for service access to RipEX2’s web configuration interface.
The USB interface can also be used for an external flash disc connection, which has been specifically
designed to simplify complex maintenance tasks, so that these tasks can be performed by unqualified
personnel in the field by simple plugging-in an USB stick and waiting until a LED flashes.
The USB connector also provides power supply (5 V/ 0.5 A). It can be used to temporarily power a
connected device, for instance a telephone. The USB connector should not be used as permanent
source of power supply.
External USB flash disc
An external USB flash disc can be used for firmware upgrade, SW keys upload, configuration backup
and restore, ssl certificate and ssh keys upload and tech-support package download. Any common
USB stick with several megabytes of free space can be used for these tasks.
1.2.7. AUX
Fig. 1.10: AUX connector SMA
AUX SMA female 50 Ohm connector is used for several
purposes according to HW variant.
Standard basic model – the AUX is used as an synchron-
ization signal input.
Input frequency range 1Hz (PPS) - 25 MHz
Input signal level >200 mVp-p @ 220R, up to 5V TTL
levels
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RipEX2 can be equipped with an internal GPS. The GPS module is used for time synchronization of
the NTP server inside RipEX2. See Adv. Conf., Time for more. In this case the AUX connector serves
for connecting the GPS antenna:
• active antenna
• 3.3 VDC supply
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1.2.8. DI/DO
Tab. 1.5: Digital Inputs and Outputs
signalPin
Differential digital input - Positive - (P)1
Differential digital input - Negative - (N)2
GND3
Digital Output 14
Digital Output 25
GND6
Digital Input 17
Digital Input 28
• Digital Outputs:
○ Open drain output max. 30 VDC, 0.2A
• Isolated differential digital input:
○ Input voltage difference (P-N) > 1.9 VDC Logic "H"
○ Input voltage difference (P-N) < 1.1 VDC Logic "L"
○ Maximum differential voltage 30 V
• Digital inputs:
○ Schmitt-triggered inverted input
○ Pull below 1.1 VDC to activate (1.1 VDC/1.9 VDC threshold hysteresis)
○ Max. 30 VDC
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1.2.9. HW button
Fig. 1.11: HW button
HW button is placed on the right side of COM interface.
1.3. Indication LEDs
Fig. 1.12: Indication LEDs
Tab. 1.6: Key to LEDs
FunctionStyleColourLED
System OKPermanently lit
Green
SYS
Reset button pushedFlashing - period 500ms
Reset button to resetOne fast (50ms) flash - pause (500 ms)
Reset button factory resetThree fast (50ms) flashes - pause (500ms)
Save modeFlashing - period 1 sec
Sleep modeFlashing - period 3 sec
AlarmPermanently lit
Red Serious system errorFlashing regularly - period 500ms
Unit is startingPermanently lit
Orange
USB attachedThree fast (50ms) flashes - pause (500 ms)
Skip go to sleep mode, boot normallyFlashing - period 100 ms
Firmware writing in progress
- DO NOT POWER OFF !
Flashing regularly - period 500 ms
ActivityPermanently litGreen
AUX AlarmPermanently litRed
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