Radionode Rn171 User manual

RN171

RADIONODE Sensor Data Transmitter Device

(via Ethernet)

✓POE(Power Over Ethernet)-supported

✓Temperature/Humidity, Thermocouple(T/K

Type), PT100, 4-20mA, Gas

✓For making phone calls alert/sending SMS

alert

✓Supports cloud monitoring(Tapaculo365)

✓Supports MODBUS TCP/HTTP data

transmission

✓2CH LED display on the front

✓Sound buzzer inside

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Product Overview

The RN171 Ethernet data transmission device delivers

the data from the UA sensor products to a remote

receiver through the Ethernet.

The remote receiver refers to the PCs where the

Tapaculo software is installed, a cloud monitoring

service (Tapaculo®365), or the web server developed

by the user.

The RN171 device is equipped with a display

on the front to show the data, and with a buzzer

to sound the alarm when the limit value is

exceeded.

The system also provides a cloud monitoring

service, which is one of the advanced features

of the system (Tapaculo®365).

Using this service, it is possible to send an

emergency SMS/telephone alarm or schedule

to send e-mail reports.

Purpose

• Gathering sensor information

through the network

• Establishment of an integrated

control system

• Establishing an industrial alarm

system

Application

•Food storage (freezer, refrigerated)

• Bio laboratory

• Building energy use monitoring

• Medicine storage

• Semiconductor production line

Order number Block diagram

• Model : RN171

1.Specification

RN171 Product Specifications

Size

H25 * W50 * D70 (mm)

Communication

protocol

Ethernet 100Mbps

Power

consumption

POE 48V, IEEE802.3af/at,

DC6V, 1.9W

HTTP

transmission protocol

RADIONODE PROTOCOL

HTTP GET

Buzzer

Threshold alarm

MODBUS TCP

PORT 502 ,

HOLDING REGISTER

FUNCTIONCODE 03,

CH1,CH2 Data

LED

Two color(red/green LED)

SMS transmission

Supported,

TAPACULO365.COM

USB Port

For connecting to the PC for

setting or connecting with the

UA series product

Making phone calls

Supported,

TAPACULO365.COM

Compatible

USB sensors

RADIONODE UA series

Cloud monitoring

S2.TAPACULO365.COM

LOGIN

Display

LED display on the front for

displaying Data or IP Addr.

Data transmission

frequency

Can be configured every

minute (minimum)

Mounting

Direct attachment through

bolts

Telnet/

Broadcasting

TCP Port 23

UDP Port 50000 (device

detection)

2. Components

Model

Components

RN171-W

RN171W(1EA), USB Extension Cable(1EA), USB gender(1EA)

3. Products Caution

Warning

1. In case of use on a device that impacts human life or property, be sure to attach a safety device in

double. It can result in serious loss such as fire, personal injury or property damage.

2. This product is not an explosion[proof structure and should not be used for flammable gas.

There is a risk of explosion.

Caution

1. Avoid excessive environmental exposure and do not use it outside the supported operating

environment.

It may shorten the life span of the product and cause malfunction

2. Do not use it to exceed the power voltage range.

Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

3. Do not short-circuit the load.

Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

4. Do not miswire the power, such as polarity.

Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

5. Do not twist or apply force to the case of this product.

Otherwise, the product may be damaged.

4.How to Operate

Connecting to the POE

Connecting with the USB sensor

4.1 Data logging on the local PC

RN171 is a suitable product for establishing an integrated monitoring server through the Ethernet. It

is used to transmit the data gathered by UA 10 or UA11, etc. The image above shows an example of

a configuration of the monitoring server through the intranet, without being connected to the internet.

It is possible to be assigned an IP automatically or to have a fixed IP manually assigned by the user.

The Tapaculo Lite software provided as a part of the package is used to detect a device and make

requests for the data to the device. The data received from the device is saved in the DB. <See 11.

How to use the Tapaculo Lite PC bundle software>

4.2 Data logging in a remote location

Through the internet, it is possible to use the product to gather information from other devices

located in a remote place. Each RN171 device will do with a private IP from the internet router. No

separate public IP is necessary. Tapaculo365.com supports data gathering. It provides free accounts

with which you can use up to 20 data channels. The registration of the device is completed by

inputting the MAC address indicated on the side of the RN171 unit. <See 10. How to use the

Tapaculo365.com web service>

5. Console Menu

Using the USB cable, you can access the configuration menu through the PC. While the POE is not powered

on, use the USB cable to connect the RN171 unit to a PC. When power is supplied through the USB cable,

the device automatically operates in the reconfiguration console mode. Then, you can see a new COM port

created on the PC.

Also, you can use a Telnet terminal to access the same console menu. As the system is set to the DHCP

mode by default, you can view the IP address on the LED display when the system is powered up. When you

establish a connection with Telnet, enter the “ATSCON”command to jump to the console menu screen. If

there is no input made for five minutes, the connection will automatically be disengaged.

Use the terminal software to access the COM port or use Telnet to input “radionode114.”Then, you can

access the configuration console menu as shown here. When using the radionode terminals, the COM ports

will be searched for automatically. When it is connected to a COM port, the background will turn green.

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RADIONODE RN171 SERIES SYSTEM INFORMAION

PRODUCT MODEL : RN171W

HTTP INTERVAL : 5 Min.

DATA DESTINATION : TAPACULO365.COM

ETHERNET MAC : D880393E05ED

VIRTUAL MAC : D880393E05ED

CURRENT IP ADDR : 0.0.0.0

MODBUS TCP PORT : 502

BUILD VERSION : Mar 31 2016

NVM PARAM SIZE : 912

HTTP BACKUP DB : 36040, Stored Samples(0)

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[Radionode RN170 Config Information.]

1.Network Setup.

2.System Setup.

3.Buzzer/Siren Setup.

4.HTTP Destination Setup.

5.MODBUS TCP Setup.

9.Quit(Back to normal Operation)

5.1 Network setting

[1.NETWORK SETUP MENU.]

A.Set DHCP [OFF]

B.Set IP Address [ 000.000.000.000 ]

C.Set GATEWAY Address [192.168.137.002 ]

D.Set DNS1 Address [192.168.137.002 ]

E.Set DNS2 Address [000.000.000.000 ]

F.Set SUBNET MASK [255.255.255.000]

G.Set VMAC [D880393E05ED]

H.Set UDP Broadcasting Port [50000]

I.Set TELNET Port [23]

Q.Quit.

A. Set DHCP ON/OFF. If you are to use a fixed IP, set it OFF, and if using a router, set it ON.

B. If you are using a fixed IP, input the IP address manually.

If the DHCP mode is OFF, this menu will not appear.

C. Input the gateway IP address manually.

D. Input the address of the DNS1 server.

E. Input the address of the DNS2 server.

F. Input the subnet mask value.

G. The VMAC has the same value as the MAC of the Ethernet. This is mainly used as a unique ID

value. Even when you change the VMAC value, the actual MAC value will not change.

H. Change the port that is used for UDP broadcasting.

I. Change the access port number on Telnet.

J. Change the port number used by the MODBUS TCP.

5.2 System configuration

[2.SYSTEM SETUP MENU.]

A.Set Device Name [ DEVICE-d880393e05ed]

B.Set Destination of HTTP[ TAPACULO365 ]

C.Set HTTP Update Interval [ 5 Min.]

G.Set FND Display Mode [ CH1&CH2 ON ]

H.Set Debug Print [ OFF ]

Q.Quit.

A. Change the name of the device. The default value is "Device-MAC address."

B. Select the transmission protocol for the data gathered. You can choose from TAPACULO365 and

CUSTOMER SERVER. Use the Customer Server setting in case the server has been developed

by the user.

C. Select the data transmission frequency. It can be configured every minute (minimum).

D. Choose whether to use the LED display on the front or not to. Both CH1/CH2 can be set ON or

OFF.

5.3 Channel alarm setting

[3.BUZZER&SIREN SETUP MENU.]

A.Set Alarm Trigger Mode [ CH1 OR CH2 ]

B.Set Alarm CH1 Min [ 0.00 ]

C.Set Alarm CH1 Max [ 0.00 ]

D.Set Alarm CH2 Min [ 0.00 ]

E.Set Alarm CH2 Max [ 0.00 ]

F.Set BUZZER Alert Enable [ SOUND ON ]

G.Set Remote SIREN DEVICE Enable [ OFF ]

(QLIGHT MODEL:ST56EL-ETNS-2-WS)

H.Set Remote SIREN DEVICE IP [ 192.168.1.111]

I.Set Remote SIREN DEVICE Port [ 2000 ]

Q.Quit.

A. Select the channel to use the alarm. The available channels are NOALRAM, CH1, CH2, CH1 AND

CH2, and CH1 OR CH2.

B. Input the Min value of Channel 1.

C. Input the Max value of Channel 1.

D. Input the Min value of Channel 2.

E. Input the Max value of Channel 2.

F. Choose whether to use the internal buzzer in the RN171 or not to (SOUND ON/OFF).

G. Turn the remote alarm lamps (siren) ON/OFF.

The alarm lamp model supported is ST56EL-ETNS-2-WS by QLIGHT CO. LTD.

H. Input the IP of the remote alarm lamp.

I. Input the port of the remote alarm lamp.

5.4 HTTP Request setting

[4.HTTP DESTINATION SETUP MENU.]

A.Set HTTP Host URL [ 100.10.10.112 ]

B.Set HTTP Host Port [ 80 ]

C.Set HTTP NMAC [ 0000D880393E05ED ]

D.Set HTTP DATAIN File[/test.jsp]

Q.Quit.

A. Input the URL of the server that receives the information through the HTTP protocol.

B. Input the port number of the server.

C. Input the NMAC to be transmitted to the data server. For an NMAC, add "0000" before the VMAC.

D. Input the name of the page to which the data is to be sent through the GET method. Submit a GET

request to the host on the HTTP protocol. The parameters of the GET request should include the

data values, device IP addresses, and more. For more details, see <8. Definition of the HTTP

protocol>.

5.5 MODBUS TCP setting

From the PLC or the PCs, etc., you may use MODBUS TCP to access the RN172, to find out the

values of CH1 and CH2 inside.

[5.MODBUS TCP SETUP MENU.]

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HOLDING REGISTER (16BIT),FUNCTION CODE 3

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OFFSET [0] : CH1 FLOATING 32BIT VALUE (16BIT LOW)

OFFSET [1] : CH1 FLOATING 32BIT VALUE (16BIT HIGH)

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OFFSET [2] : CH2 FLOATING 32BIT VALUE (16BIT LOW)

OFFSET [3] : CH2 FLOATING 32BIT VALUE (16BIT HIGH)

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OFFSET [4] : CH1 INTEGER 16BIT VALUE (16BIT)

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OFFSET [5] : CH2 INTEGER 16BIT VALUE (16BIT)

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A.Set MODBUS TCP PORT[ 502 ]

B.SetByteReverse [ 0] (1:Reversed,0:None)

Q.Quit.

A. Change the port number used by MODBUS TCP. Normally, the port number is set to 502.

B. Turn Byte Reverse ON/OFF. Select On(1) to change the sequence of the byte.

6. Display

An RN171 device is equipped with three indicative devices (LED, CH1 DISPLAY, and CH2 DISPLAY). LED

may operate in two colors. In most cases, you will see a green light, which means that the equipment is

functioning normally. When data is transmitted or an alarm is sounded, the lamp will turn red. The CH1/CH2

DISPLAY normally indicates the data value. In the case of the temperature, 29.40 means a 29.40℃

temperature. When the IP is automatically assigned when the device is powered up, it buzzes three times to

inform the user of the current IP address, and the screen will show the last two digits of the IP address.

Normally, an internet router assigns 192.168.0.1 as the IP address, with the last digit varying.

Expression of the data

Expression of the IP address

USB sensor

Most of the data show the current

value.

The example below shows that

the temperature is 19.2℃ and the

humidity is 42.1%.

When the device is powered up

and an IP is assigned

automatically,

the buzzer will sound three times,

showing a part of the IP address

while doing so. If the IP address

is 192.168.0.42, the screen would

look like this:

Appears when the USB sensor

product(UA Series) is not

connected.

19.20

42.10

-000

-042

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Automatic data backup

Automatic data recovery

USB connection (change with

the detailed settings)

Appears when the data could not

be sent to Tapaculo365.

The numbers below show the

number of samples saved in the

internal memory.

Appears when the data in storage

is retransmitted to Tapaculo365.

Appears when the device is

connected to the PC through the

USB without a separate power

supply. This mode is used to

change the settings.

HoLd

0005

0000

CONF

7. Telnet(command)

While the RN171 device is in operation, the user may access the device through Telnet. After accessing the

device through Telnet, input the AT command to view or change the settings of the RN171 device. The

default port number is 23.

AT Command

Contents

Answer

DATA

ATDC

Checks the current CH1 and CH2

values.

“ATDC 29.11,

22.11”

S

Y

S

T

E

M

ATSQUIT

Disengages the current connection.

[disconnection]

ATSCON

Enters the console mode. It works the

same way as the USB console

reconfiguration.

[CONSOLE MODE]

ATSRESET

Resets the RN171.

[RESET]

ATSMODEL

Shows the model name of the RN171

product.

“ATSMODEL

RN171-W”

B

U

Z

E

R

ATBSET

Temporarily activates the internal

buzzer of the RN171.

“OK”

ATBAL +

[“OFF”,”CH1”,”CH2”,

“OR”,“AND”]

Chooses the alarm condition.

OFF: Do not use the alarm.

CH1: Alarm activated on Channel 1.

CH2: Alarm activated on Channel 2.

OR: Alarm activated on CH1 or CH2

AND: Alarm activated on CH1 and

CH2

“OK” or “NOT_OK”

ATBMIN1 + [Value]

Input the Min value of Channel 1.

“OK” or “NOT_OK”

ATBMAX1 + [Value]

Input the Max value of Channel 1.

“OK” or “NOT_OK”

ATBMIN2 + [Value]

Input the Min value of Channel 2.

“OK” or “NOT_OK”

ATBMAX2 + [Value]

Input the Max value of Channel 2.

“OK” or “NOT_OK”

OTHER

s

OTHERs

Meaningless command

“NOT_OK”

8. Definition of the HTTP protocol

RN171 defines and uses the RADIONODE HTTP. It sends HTTP GET requests to the server at regular

intervals. When a request has been made, the data needed as the parameters are sent together.

Rather than using the PULL method, where the server reads in the data, we are using the Push method,

where the data is pushed up to the server, which web developers are more familiar with.

8.1 DATAIN(Data transmission)

A.HTTP Request

http://[SERVER-ADDRESS]/[DATAIN-FILE]

?gwid=0004a316d728&model=RN171&interval=300&ipaddr=192.168.0.31&utc=1459249

259

__device=00000004a316d728&nodeid=00000004a316d728&lqi=255&child=0&nodetype=

2&batt=255&sd1=20.28&sd2=20.29

gwid : Uses the MAC address as the unique ID of the RN171 unit.

The VMAC information is used.

model : The model number of RN-171 (RN171).

interval : The frequency of sending the HTTP signals applicable to RN-171 (seconds).

ipaddr : The IP address currently used by RN-171.

utc : The Unix Timestamp from the default NTP of RN171.

If the RN171 device fails to establish a connection with an external NTP server,

it willprovide incorrect time information. This device connects to pool.ntp.org /

tapaculo365.com to retrieve the time information.

__device : Uses the MAC address as the unique ID of the node from which the

information has been transmitted. The NMAC information is used.

nodeid : The same value as __device is used..

lqi : Shows the wireless signal strength, ranging from 0 to 255.

For RN171, the value is always “255."

child : Shows the number of the child node under the current node.

For RN171, the value is always "0."

nodetype : Defines the type of node. For RN171, the value is always “2."

batt : Shows the battery status of the node. For RN171, the value is always “255."

sd(x) : x means the sequence and means the value of the sensor. The value is shown

up to two decimal digits. Negative values are allowed.

sd1: The data value of Channel 1

sd2: the data value of Channel 2 (temperature and humidity, etc.)

B. HTTP Response

Normal response

Abnormal response

A normal response will always be ignored.

An abnormal response will always be

ignored.

9. MODBUS TCP Protocol Definition

It is possible to read the currently measured data from RN171 through MODBUS TCP communication. The

data is updated to “HOLDING REGISTER”in real time. The 4 BYTE FLOATING POINT and 2 BYTE

UNSIGNED INT formats are supported. Reading is possible. In the case of 2 BYTE UNSIGNED INT, the

decimal digits are ignored, and only the integers are delivered.

Transaction ID, Protocol ID, and Unit ID are internally ignored. Whatever value you input through them, they

will use 3 as the function code.

READ HOLDING REGISTER, FUNCTION CODE: 3

Channel

Address Index

16Bit

(Byte Reverse)

Value

CH1

4 Byte Floating

0

0x3333

27.9

1

0x41df

0xdf41

CH2

4 Byte Floating

2

0x999a

0x9a99

29.2

3

0x41e9

0xe941

CH1

2Byte Unsigned INT

4

0x001b

0x1b00

27

CH2

2Byte Unsigned INT

5

0x001d

0x1d00

29

[The byte sequence of the register map inside RN171, and the data bytes]

10. How to Use the Tapaculo365.com Web Service

If the RN171/172 products can be connected to the internet, the field data can be monitored from a remote

place with ease.

10.1 Installation of the device

Connect the RN171/172 devices to the power source and proceed with the establishment of an internet

connection. You may use either a router or a fixed IP. If the LED lamp on the front blinks in red and green

alternately, the internet connection has been established. If only the green light is on and you don't hear

the melody, there is something wrong with the internet connection.

How to check the status during installation

● Unregistered device : The LED on the front blinks in red and green alternately

once the power is on.

● Registered device: When the power is on, you will hear the melody.

● When there is an error with the internet connection: There is no reaction when

you connect the power. Only the green light will remain on.

10.2 Registering a new device

Access S2.TAPACULO365.COM.

If you are not yet a member, sign up for membership first.

Once you are logged in, go to Device Configuration > New Device. A device that is connected to the

internet will automatically be detected. Basically, it detects the devices that are using the same IP band.

When searching for a device located at places other than those covered by the same network, search

based on the ID of the device (MAC address).

Press the Add a Device button to open a pop-up window. Then input the descriptive text on the device.

Then press Save to complete the addition of the device. The device will play a melody to indicate that the

registration process has been completed.

10.3 Add a new channel

Once a new device is added, add a data that transmits the actual data. Move to the New Channel menu.

You will find the data channel that is generated by the newly added device detected. If the new channel is

not detected, wait until the next data update or reboot the device so that the channel can be detected.

Click the Add Channel button. A pop-up window will appear. Input the channel name and select the unit to

complete the registration.

Once the channel name is registered, make proper preparations so that the report, dashboard, or detail

view screen will show the relevant name.

10.4 Use the web service

After completing the channel registration, you may use the various features, such as the report,

dashboard, or alarm setting, of S2.Tapaculo365.com. All the customers who purchased this product may

use these features basically free of charge. If you require advanced features, you may switch to the paid

services.

Ex) Dashboard

Ex) Reports

11. How to Use the Tapaculo Lite PC Bundle Software

11.1 Install Tapaculo Lite in your PC

Install Tapaculo Lite(www.radionode365.com > Support > Software Download > Tapaculo Lite) on a

Windows-operated PC and launch the program.

Click "Create Project" to create a new project and add the devices.

11.2 Add a new device to Tapaculo Lite

Access the Create Project menu, and you will see the RN171 devices detected as Broadcasting. Of

these, select the device whose data you wish to save. Select the time interval for saving the data from

among 1 sec, 5 secs, 10 secs, 1 minute, 5 minutes, and 10 minutes. Choose carefully as you cannot

change these settings once the project is created.

If the broadcasting port is blocked by a firewall, the device will not be detected automatically. In this case,

push Manual Add to manually register the device. The system is configured to use the UDP 5000 port for

detecting through Broadcasting, and the TCP 23 port for gathering data.

12. Certification

▷ FCC Class A digital device

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to pro-vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely

to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

▷ KCC 인증

A급 기기 (업무용 방송통신기자재)

이 기기는 업무용 (A급)전자파적합기기로서 판매자 또는 사용자는 이점을 주의하시기 바라며,가정 외의

지역에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 합니다.

13. Question and Service

● Free repair service within one year.

● Paid repair service after one year.

● Company : DEKIST Co., Ltd

● Phone : 070-7529-4359

● Fax : 031-8039-4400

● Email : [email protected]

14. Software Download

You can download the relevant software at www.radionode365.com.

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