RACOM RipEX2 User manual

User manual
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RipEX2
Radio modem & Router
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fw 1.3.2.0
01/29/2020
version 1.5
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Table of Contents
Important Notice .................................................................................................................................. 5
Quick start ........................................................................................................................................... 6
List of documentation .......................................................................................................................... 8
1. Product ............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.2. Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.3. Indication LEDs .................................................................................................................. 19
1.4. Ordering codes ................................................................................................................... 21
2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 23
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
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 ...................................................................................................................... 43
5. RipEX2 in detail ............................................................................................................................. 44
5.1. Bridge mode ....................................................................................................................... 44
5.2. Router mode ....................................................................................................................... 48
5.3. Combination of IP and serial communication ..................................................................... 51
6. Web interface ................................................................................................................................ 53
6.1. Supported web browsers .................................................................................................... 54
6.2. Remote access ................................................................................................................... 54
6.3. Changes to commit ............................................................................................................ 55
6.4. User menu .......................................................................................................................... 57
7. Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 58
7.1. Interfaces ............................................................................................................................ 58
7.2. Routing ............................................................................................................................... 75
7.3. Firewall ............................................................................................................................... 77
7.4. VPN .................................................................................................................................... 79
7.5. Device ................................................................................................................................. 88
8. Diagnostic ...................................................................................................................................... 90
8.1. Monitoring ........................................................................................................................... 90
8.2. Support ............................................................................................................................... 96
9. Technical parameters .................................................................................................................... 97
9.1. Detailed Radio parameters ............................................................................................... 102
9.2. Occupied Bandwidth limits overview ................................................................................ 113
10. Safety, environment, licensing ................................................................................................... 116
10.1. Frequency ...................................................................................................................... 116
10.2. Safety distance ............................................................................................................... 116
10.3. High temperature ............................................................................................................ 117
10.4. RoHS and WEEE compliance ........................................................................................ 117
10.5. Instructions for Safe Operation of Equipment ................................................................ 119
10.6. Important Notifications .................................................................................................... 119
10.7. EU restrictions or requirements notice ........................................................................... 120
10.8. EU Declaration of Conformity ......................................................................................... 121
10.9. Simplified EU declaration of conformity .......................................................................... 122
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10.10. Compliance Federal Communications Commission and Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada ............................................................................................. 124
10.11. Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 126
10.12. RipEX2 maintenance .................................................................................................... 127
A. Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 128
Index ................................................................................................................................................ 130
Revision History .............................................................................................................................. 131
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Important Notice
Copyright
© 2020 RACOM. All rights reserved.
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 start
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, smartphone) 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
Default password for "admin" account is "admin". Change the password before signing to a
network.
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 30 seconds for the RipEX2 OS to boot. Connect your PC to RipEX2
ETH interface, start your browser and type https://192.168.169.169 in the address line.
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 units, you will be connected to the local unit in all cases.
Wifi adapter
When accessing over the optional “W2” Wifi adapter, connect your PC (tablet, smart phone) to the
RipEX2 Wifi AP first. Its default SSID is “RipEX2 + Unit name + S/N”. By default, the WPA2 PSK secured
connection with password "123456789" is used.
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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 units,
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 units 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 units.
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 (e.g. using Monitoring tool).
8. Connect the SCADA equipment.
7. Test your application.
1https://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex/app/index.html
2https://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
•RipEX2 Hot Standby1- User manual
User manual
Datasheets:
•RipEX2 - Datasheet2
Application notes:
•RipEX - Application notes3
○ Bridge mode
○ Flexible protocol
○ Base driven protocol
○ Network planning
○ Migration solution
○ and many others
Contents of the box
Standard RipEX2 package in paper box contents:
• RipEX2 – 1 pc
• Removable sticker plate – 1 pc
• Power and Control plug connector (counterpart) – 1 pc
• DIN set (a pair of DIN rail clips + screws) – 1 pc
• SFP port dust cap
1https://www.racom.eu/eng/products/m/ripex-hs/index.html
2https://www.racom.eu/download/hw/ripex/free/eng/ripex-dsA4-en.pdf
3https://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 Section 4.1.1, “DIN rail mounting” 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
SI1 • pull below 1.1 VDC to activate (1.1 VDC / 1.9 VDC
threshold hysteresis)
• max. 30 VDC
HW ALARM INPUT
AI2 • pull below 1.1 VDC to activate (1.1 VDC / 1.9 VDC
threshold hysteresis)
• max. 30 VDC
−(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
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.
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.
POWER
The POWER pins labelled + and - serve to connect a power supply 10–30 VDC. The requirements for
a power supply are defined in Section 4.6, “Power supply” and Chapter 9, Technical parameters.
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1.2.3. ETH1 - ETH4
Standard RJ45 connectors for Ethernet connection. RipEX2 has 10/100/1000Base-T Auto MDI/MDIX
interfaces so it can connect to 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s or 1000 Mb/s 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 Mb/s Ether-
net SFP modules, user exchangeable with maximal power
consumption 1.25 W. Both fibre optic and metallic Ether-
net 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.
RS232 of RipEX2 is a hard-wired DCE (Data Communication Equipment) device. Equipment connected
to the serial port of RipEX2 unit should be DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and a straight-through cable
should be used. If a DCE device is connected to the serial port of RipEX2, a null modem adapter or
cross cable has to be used.
RS485 of RipEX2 is not galvanic isolated and it is not terminated.
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 web configuration interface of RipEX2
unit.
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 1 Hz (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. In this case the AUX connector serves for connecting the GPS antenna:
• active antenna
• 3.3 VDC supply
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, 0.2 A
• 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 500 ms
Reset button to resetOne fast (50 ms) flash - pause (500 ms)
Reset button factory reset
Three fast (50 ms) flashes - pause
(500 ms)
Save modeFlashing - period 1 sec
Sleep modeFlashing - period 3 sec
AlarmPermanently lit
Red Serious system errorFlashing regularly - period 500 ms
Unit is startingPermanently lit
Orange
USB attached
Three fast (50 ms) 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
Receiver is synchronized to a packetPermanently litGreenRx
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FunctionStyleColourLED
Rx mode of operation - high resistance
(strong interfering signals - above -45
Permanently lit, or flashing in 1 sec
intervals
Yellow dBm - are present within the frequency
band), adaptive mode of receiver oper-
ation
Transmitting to radio channelPermanently litRed
Tx no functionno functionGreen
Data receivingPermanently litGreen
COM Data transmittingPermanently litYellow
Alarm – is “On” when any controlled item in Alarm management, (see Adv.
Conf., Alarm management for more) is in alarm status (out of
thresholds) and “SNMP Notification", "HW Alarm Output" or "Detail
graphs start” for any line in the Alarm configuration table are
checked.
Adaptive mode of receiver opera-
tion
Cognitive function of receiving mode selection is implemented in
RipEX2. When exposed in a radio environment where strong inter-
fering signals (stronger than -45 dBm) are present, RipEX2 senses
them and adaptively increases its resistance to interference (and
lowers its sensitivity by 3 dB). When interference holds, RipEX2
stays in high resistance mode of receiver operation and signals this
state by turning the yellow RX LED on. Once the interfering signals
fade away, RipEX2 automatically returns to its high sensitivity mode
of receiver operation.
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