Radionode Rn172-w User manual

RN172

RADIONODE WiFi Data Transmitter

Supports WiFi

Temperature/Humidity, Thermocouple, PT100, 4-20mA

For making phone calls/sending text messages

Supports cloud monitoring(Tapaculo365)

Supports MODBUS TCP /HTTP GET Method

2CH LED display on the front

Sound buzzer inside

Product Overview

The RN172 WiFi data transmission device

delivers the data from the UA sensor products

to a remote receiver through the WiFi. 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 RN172 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, 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

•MODEL : RN171

Block diagram

1. Product Specifications

RN172 Product Specifications

Size

H25 * W50 * D70 (mm)

Communication

protocol

IEEE 802.11 b/g (WEP,WPA,WPA2)

Power

DC6V, 2.4W

HTTP

transmission

protocol

RADIONODE PROTOCOL HTTP GET

Buzzer

Threshold alarm

MODBUS TCP

PORT 502 , HOLDING REGISTER

FUNCTIONCODE 03, CH1,CH2 Data

LED

2 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

Use RADIONODE UA series.

Cloud

monitoring

S2.TAPACULO365.COM LOGIN

Display

LED display on the front for

displaying Data or IP

add[d1].

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.Contents

Model

Contents

RN172-W

RN172W main device (1), USB cable (1), USB gender (1), DC power adapter

3. How to Operate

Connecting when using WiFi

Access to RN172 on a smartphone

Step 1

Turn on the power without connecting the USB

to see “SOFT AP”displayed on the screen. Here,

change the WiFi connection to an AP whose

SSID is "RN172_XXXX."

Step 2

After connecting the RN172 unit to the WiFi,

access 192.168.1.3 through the web browser.

Then access RN172 through your mobile

phone.

Step 3

Press the WiFi Scan button to search for a WiFi

AP nearby.

Step 4

Select the SSID of the AP to be used by the RN172

in the future. Then input the password and save.

The display of the RN172 will show “SAVE DONE,”

and the saving is completed. The password will not

be shown. Use caution when entering the

password.

Establishing a regular connection after setting

the WiFi

How to establish a connection when changing

the internal settings

After completing the WiFi setting, connect the UA

product, which is a USB sensor, along with the DC

power adapter. Then the basic function of the

RN172 (data transmission) will be activated.

To make changes in the internal settings of the

RN172, connect the USB cable to the PC with a 1:1

arrangement, without a power source. Launch the

RADIONODE terminal SW on the PC. When the

background color is changed to green, input

“radionode114”to access the configuration screen.

Radionode Terminal S/W

4. How to Operate

4.1 Data logging by the local PC

RN172 is a suitable product for establishing an integrated monitoring server through the wireless

internet. It is used to transmit the data gathered by UA10, UA11, etc. The image above is an example of a

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

may automatically be assigned an IP or the user may manually assign a fixed IP to it. The Tapaculo Lite

software provided as a part of the package is used to detect a device and to make requests for the data

to the device. The data received from the device is saved in the DB.

4.2 Data logging in a remote location

Via the internet, the product can be used to gather information from other devices located in a remote

place. Each RN172 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 done by inputting the MAC address indicated on the

side of the RN172 unit.

5.Console Menu

Using the USB cable, you can access the configuration menu through the PC. While the RN172 is not

powered on, use the USB cable to connect the RN172 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.

When the RADIONOTE terminal software is launched in the PC, it automatically searches for a COM port

and connects to it. When it is connected to a COM port, the background will turn green.

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

establishing 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.

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RADIONODE RN172 SERIES SYSTEM INFORMAION

PRODUCT MODEL : RN172

HTTP INTERVAL : 5 Min.

DATA DESTINATION : TAPACULO365.COM

ETHERNET MAC : 001EC01268E4

VIRTUAL MAC : 001EC01268E4

WIFI SSID : iptime

WIFI KEY : **************

WIFI SECURE MODE : WPA w/AUTO

CURRENT IP ADDR : 192.168.1.3

MODBUS TCP PORT : 502

BUILD VERSION : Mar 31 2016

NVM PARAM SIZE : 976

WIFI FIRMWARE : 3108

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 [001EC01268E4]

H.Set UDP Broadcasting Port [50000]

I.Set TELNET Port [23]

J.Set WIFI SSID [iptime]

K.Set WIFI PASSWORD [123456789$]

L.Set WIFI SECURITY MODE [WPA w/AUTO]

S.Scan WIFI AP

Q.Quit.

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

B. When using a fixed IP, input the IP address manually.

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

D. Input the gateway IP address manually.

E. Input the address of the DNS1 server.

F. Input the address of the DNS2 server.

G. Input the subnet mask value.

H. 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.

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

J. Change the access port number on Telnet.

K. Input the SSID of the WiFi AP.

L. Input the password for the WiFi AP.

M. Select the security mode of the WiFi AP.

N. Search for and select a nearby WiFi AP.

5.2 System configuration

[2.SYSTEM SETUP MENU.]

A.Set Device Name [ DEVICE-001ec01268e4]

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 TAPACULO365 or CUSTOMER

SERVER. Use the Customer Server setting if the server was developed by the user. An HTTP GET call

is made to the server designated by the user. The detailed configurations will be made in 5. HTTP.

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 RN172 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.]

------------------------------------------------------------------

HOLDING REGISTER (16BIT),FUNCTION CODE 3

------------------------------------------------------------------

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------------

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

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

------------------------------------------------------------------

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

------------------------------------------------------------------

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

------------------------------------------------------------------

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

USB Sensor

Most of the data show the

current value. The example

below shows that the

temperature is 19.2℃and

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 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 the

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

Connecting

Connection failure

Connection successful

Appears when a connection is

being established with a WiFi

network.

Means that the attempt to

establish a WiFi network

connection failed. In this case,

the SSID or the password can be

wrong.

Means that the connection to the

WiFi network has been

successfully established.

Conn

TOAP

CONN

FAIL

CONN

SUCC

SSID/Password saved

WiFi configuration mode

WiFi signal strength

Appears when the SSID and

password setting is completed in

the WiFi configuration mode.

Only the power supply is

connected, without any USB

device connected. This mode is

used to set the WiFi through a

smartphone.

This screen appears when the

device is connected to the WiFi

network. The strength of the

wireless signal is shown in LQI

(value: 0-255).

SAVE

DONE

SOFT

LQI

130

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”

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 RN172.

[RESET]

ATSMODEL

Shows the model name of the RN172

product.

“ATSMODEL RN171-W”

ATBSET

Temporarily activates the internal buzzer of

the RN172.

“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”

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=RN172&interval=300&ipaddr=192.168.0.31&utc=1459249259

__device=00000004a316d728&nodeid=00000004a316d728&lqi=255&child=0&nodetype=2&bat

t=255&sd1=20.28&sd2=20.29

gwid : Uses the MAC address as the unique ID of the RN172 unit.

The VMAC information is used.

model : The model number of RN-172 (RN172).

interval : The frequency of sending the HTTP signals applicable to RN-172 (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 will

provide 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 RN172, the value is always “-1."

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

For RN172, the value is always "0."

nodetype : Defines the type of node. For RN172, 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 HOLDDING REGISTER, FUNCTION CODE: 3

Channel

Address Index

16Bit

(Byte Reverse)

Value

CH1

4 Byte Floating

0x3333

27.9

0x41df

0xdf41

CH2

4 Byte Floating

0x999a

0x9a99

29.2

0x41e9

0xe941

CH1

2Byte Unsigned INT

0x001b

0x1b00

CH2

2Byte Unsigned INT

0x001d

0x1d00

[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 Channel Registration 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

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Ex) Report

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11. How to Use the Tapaculo Lite PC Bundle Software

11.1 Install Tapaculo Lite in your PC

Install 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

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