Weidmüller WI-I/O 9-U2 MESH I/O User manual
Industrial Wireless MESH I/O
WI-I/O 9-U2 MESH I/O
Manual
Version 1.2.3
Feburary 2020
Read and Retain for Future Reference
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Weidmuller Inc. Corporate Headquarters
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Thank you for your selection of the WI-I/O 9-U2 I/O Module. We trust it will give you many
years of valuable service.
ATTENTION!
Incorrect termination of supply wires may cause internal damage and will void warranty. To
ensure your WI-I/O 9-U2 module enjoys a long life, double check ALL your connections
with the user manual before turning the power on.
CAUTION:
To comply with FCC RF Exposure requirements in section 1.1310 of the FCC Rules,
antennas used with this device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons to satisfy RF exposure compliance.
Avoid:
•Operating the transmitter when someone is within 20 cm of the antenna
•Operating the transmitter unless all RF connectors are secure and any open
connectors are properly terminated
•Operating the equipment near electrical blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere
All equipment must be properly grounded for safe operations.
All equipment should be serviced only by a qualified technician
SAFETY Notice:
Exposure to RF energy is an important safety consideration. The FCC has adopted a
safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic energy emitted by
FCC regulated equipment as a result of its actions in Docket 93-62 and OET Bulletin 65
Edition 97-01.
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Industry Canada:
This Class [A] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is Subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference,
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This radio transmitter “WI-I/O 9-U2”has been approved by Industry Canada to operate
with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required
antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this
list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly
prohibited for use with this device.
Manufacturer
Model Number
Coax Kit
Net
WEIDMULLER
6720005236
6720005253
5dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005236
6720005255
2dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005235
6720005253
2dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005235
6720005255
-1dB Loss
WEIDMULLER
6720005221
6720005255
4dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005089
Includes 5m Cellfoil
Unity Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005086
Includes 1m Cellfoil
-2dB Loss
FCC Notice:
GNU Free Documentation Licence:
Copyright (C) 2009 Weidmuller.
Weidmuller is using a part of Free Software code under the GNU General Public License in
operating the “WI-I/O 9-U2” product. This General Public License applies to most of the
Free Software Foundation’s code and to any other program whose authors commit by
using it. The Free Software is copyrighted by Free Software Foundation, Inc. and the
program is licensed “As is” without warranty of any kind. Users are free to contact
how to obtain the source code used for the WI-I/O 9-U2.
A copy of the license is included in “GNU Free Document Licence”at the end of the
manual.
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This WI-I/O 9-U2 module uses the “E2_900M Wireless Data Modem” radio and complies
with Part 15.247 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WI-I/O 9-U2 Radio Telemetry Unit must be installed in a suitable enclosure that provides
mechanical, shock and fire hazard protection.
This device must be operated as supplied by WEIDMULLER. Any changes or modifications
made to the device without the written consent of WEIDMULLER may void the user’s
authority to operate the device.
This device must be installed by professional installers in compliance with 47 CFR Part 15
Subpart C Section 15.203 and 15.205, who will be responsible for maintaining EIRP no
greater than 36 dBm in accordance with 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.247 (b)(2)(4).
In accordance with 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.203 only the following
antenna/coax cable kits combinations can be used.
Manufacturer
Model Number
Coax Kit
Net
WEIDMULLER
6720005236
6720005253
5dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005236
6720005255
2dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005235
6720005253
2dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005235
6720005255
-1dB Loss
WEIDMULLER
6720005221
6720005255
4dB Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005089
Includes 5m Cellfoil
Unity Gain
WEIDMULLER
6720005086
Includes 1m Cellfoil
-2dB Loss
•Part 15 –This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC rules (Code of Federal Regulations
47CFR Part 15). Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause
harmful interference.
•Notice –Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by WEIDMULLER
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This Device should only be connected to PCs that are covered by either FCC DoC or are
FCC certified.
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Hazardous Location Notices:
This device complies with
94/9/EC –ATEX Directive
Ex nA IIC T4A, II 3 G, –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ +60 °C
WARNING: EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched off or the area
is known to be non-hazardous.
This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C and D;
Tamb -40˚C to +60˚C or non-hazardous locations only.
WARNING –EXPLOSION HAZARD –SUBSTITUTION OF COMPONENTS
MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION 2.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the requirements specified
in Article 820 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/NFPA 70-
2011. Section 820-40 of the NEC provides guidelines for proper grounding,
and in particular specifies that the antenna ground (shield) shall be connected
to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical. For installations in Canada, the equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1-12.
This equipment shall be installed in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipment room, service closet, or the like).
The earthing /grounding terminal of the equipment shall be connected to earth
ground in the equipment installation.
“The external power supply installed with this equipment shall be a Listed,
Class 2 power supply, with a rated output between 15 Vdc and 30 Vdc, and
min. 2500mA.”
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD - DO NOT DISCONNECT EQUIPMENT
WHILE THE CIRCUIT IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOW TO BE
FREE OF IGNITABLE CONCENTRATIONS.
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IMPORTANT Notice:
WEIDMULLER products are designed to be used in industrial environments, by experienced industrial
engineering personnel with adequate knowledge of safety design considerations.
WEIDMULLER radio products are used on unprotected license-free radio bands with radio noise and
interference. The products are designed to operate in the presence of noise and interference, however in an
extreme case, radio noise and interference could cause product operation delays or operation failure. Like all
industrial electronic products, WEIDMULLER products can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse, age, or
malfunction. We recommend that users and designers design systems using design techniques intended to
prevent personal injury or damage during product operation, and provide failure tolerant systems to prevent
personal injury or damage in the event of product failure. Designers must warn users of the equipment or
systems if adequate protection against failure has not been included in the system design. Designers must
include this Important Notice in operating procedures and system manuals.
These products should not be used in non-industrial applications, or life-support systems, without consulting
WEIDMULLER first.
•A radio license is not required in some countries, provided the module is installed using the aerial and
equipment configuration described in the WI-I/O 9-U2 Installation Guide. Check with your local
distributor for further information on regulations.
•Operation is authorized by the radio frequency regulatory authority in your country on a non-protection
basis. Although all care is taken in the design of these units, there is no responsibility taken for sources
of external interference. Systems should be designed to be tolerant of these operational delays.
•To avoid the risk of electrocution, the aerial, aerial cable, serial cables and all terminals of the WI-I/O
9-U2 module should be electrically protected. To provide maximum surge and lightning protection, the
module should be connected to a suitable earth and the aerial, aerial cable, serial cables and the
module should be installed as recommended in the Installation Guide
•To avoid accidents during maintenance or adjustment of remotely controlled equipment, all equipment
should be first disconnected from the WI-I/O 9-U2 module during these adjustments. Equipment
should carry clear markings to indicate remote or automatic operation. E.g. "This equipment is
remotely controlled and may start without warning. Isolate at the switchboard before attempting
adjustments."
•The WI-I/O 9-U2 module is not suitable for use in explosive environments without additional protection.
•The WI-I/O 9-U2 operates unlicensed Radio frequencies and proprietary protocols to communicate
over the radio. Nevertheless, if your system is not adequately secured, third parties may be able to
gain access to your data or gain control of your equipment via the radio link. Before deploying a
system make sure you have considered the security aspects of your installation carefully.
Release Notice:
Feb 2013 release of the WI-I/O 9-U2 Wireless I/O User Manual version 1.2.2 which applies to the
version 1.2.2 firmware.
Feb 2020 release of the WI-I/O 9-U2 Wireless I/O User Manual version 1.2.3 which applies to the
version 1.2.13 firmware.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................12
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................12
1.2 Module Structure........................................................................................................................................14
1.3 Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................15
CHAPTER 2 - INSTALLATION...........................................................................................15
2.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................16
2.2 Power/Supply...............................................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Requirements.........................................................................................................................................16
2.2.2 Expansion I/O Supply ............................................................................................................................17
2.2.3 Internal I/O .............................................................................................................................................18
2.2.4 Grounding ..............................................................................................................................................19
2.3 Radio ............................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.1 900 MHz Spread Spectrum radio ..........................................................................................................20
2.3.2 869 MHz Fixed Frequency radio (EU Country Code)............................................................................21
2.3.3 Meshing capability .................................................................................................................................21
2.4 Antenna........................................................................................................................................................21
Dipole and Collinear antennas. ..................................................................................................................23
Yagi antennas.............................................................................................................................................25
2.5 Connections.................................................................................................................................................26
2.5.1 Bottom panel connections .....................................................................................................................26
Ethernet port...............................................................................................................................................26
USB Device Port for configuration..............................................................................................................26
RS-232 port ................................................................................................................................................26
RS-485 port with Modbus Support. ............................................................................................................27
2.5.2 Side Access Configuration Panel ..........................................................................................................27
“Factory Boot” switch ..................................................................................................................................27
USB Host port.............................................................................................................................................28
Dipswitches.................................................................................................................................................28
Front panel connections .............................................................................................................................29
2.5.3 Digital / Pulsed Inputs ............................................................................................................................30
2.5.4 Digital Outputs (Pulsed Outputs) ...........................................................................................................31
Digital Output Fail Safe Status ...................................................................................................................31
2.5.5 Analog Inputs.........................................................................................................................................33
Differential Current Inputs (AIN 1 & 2 only)................................................................................................33
....................................................................................................................................................................34
Single Ended Current Inputs (AIN 3 & 4 only)............................................................................................34
Single Ended Voltage Inputs......................................................................................................................35
2.5.6 Analog Outputs ......................................................................................................................................36
CHAPTER 3 - OPERATION................................................................................................ 37
3.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................37
3.2 Indications ...................................................................................................................................................37
3.2.1 Front Panel Indications..........................................................................................................................37
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3.2.2 Boot Sequence “PWR” LED Indications ................................................................................................38
3.2.3 Input / Output Indications.......................................................................................................................38
Digital Inputs...............................................................................................................................................38
Digital Outputs............................................................................................................................................38
Analog Inputs..............................................................................................................................................39
Analog Outputs...........................................................................................................................................39
3.2.4 Ethernet Indications...............................................................................................................................39
3.3 System Design.............................................................................................................................................40
3.3.1 Radio Channel Capacity........................................................................................................................40
3.3.2 Dual Band Operation .............................................................................................................................40
3.3.3 Radio Path Reliability.............................................................................................................................40
3.3.4 Design for Failures.................................................................................................................................41
3.3.5 Indicating a Communications Problem..................................................................................................42
Fail-to-transmit alarm..................................................................................................................................42
Fail-to-receive alarm...................................................................................................................................42
3.3.6 WIBNet –Communication Registers. ....................................................................................................42
3.3.7 Testing and Commissioning...................................................................................................................43
3.4 WIBMesh ......................................................................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 4 - CONFIGURATION....................................................................................... 45
4.1 First time Configuration .............................................................................................................................45
4.1.1 Default IP Address.................................................................................................................................45
4.1.2 Changing PC Network Settings .............................................................................................................45
4.2 Over the Air Configuration .........................................................................................................................48
4.3 Module Configuration.................................................................................................................................50
4.3.1 Software & Connections ........................................................................................................................50
Re-Open Previous Project..........................................................................................................................51
Open Existing Project.................................................................................................................................51
Create New Project ....................................................................................................................................52
4.3.2 Configuration Screens ...........................................................................................................................52
Project Tree................................................................................................................................................52
Configuration Display .................................................................................................................................52
4.3.3 Project Screen .......................................................................................................................................52
Project Information......................................................................................................................................53
Password Protection...................................................................................................................................53
System Configuration .................................................................................................................................53
Radio Communication Security ..................................................................................................................53
4.3.4 Adding Units...........................................................................................................................................53
Create Units................................................................................................................................................53
Default Radio Network Configuration.........................................................................................................53
Unit Details .................................................................................................................................................54
IP Address List............................................................................................................................................54
4.3.5 Mappings ...............................................................................................................................................55
Write Mapping.............................................................................................................................................56
Gather Scatter Mapping .............................................................................................................................56
Read Mappings...........................................................................................................................................56
Mapping Configuration Parameters............................................................................................................56
4.3.6 Startup/Force Configuration...................................................................................................................58
Example configuration................................................................................................................................59
4.3.7 Address Map..........................................................................................................................................59
4.3.8 Standard WI-I/O 9-U2 I/O (Basic I/O) ....................................................................................................60
4.3.9 I/O Configuration...................................................................................................................................61
Digital Inputs...............................................................................................................................................61
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Digital Outputs............................................................................................................................................61
Pulsed Outputs...........................................................................................................................................62
Analog Inputs..............................................................................................................................................62
Analog Outputs...........................................................................................................................................63
4.3.10 Serial Expansion I/O............................................................................................................................64
Adding modules..........................................................................................................................................64
WI-I/O-EX-1-S Expansion I/O Memory Map...............................................................................................64
Adding Expansion I/O to Configuration Software.......................................................................................65
4.3.11 Failsafe Blocks.....................................................................................................................................65
“Invalid” register state .................................................................................................................................66
4.3.12 Sensitivity Blocks.................................................................................................................................67
4.3.13 Serial Configuration .............................................................................................................................68
Modbus RTU Master ..................................................................................................................................68
Serial - Expansion I/O.................................................................................................................................69
Serial - Modbus RTU Slave........................................................................................................................70
4.3.14 Modbus Configuration..........................................................................................................................70
Modbus TCP Server & RTU Slave.............................................................................................................70
Modbus TCP Client & RTU Master.............................................................................................................71
Mapping parameters...................................................................................................................................71
Modbus TCP Mapping Examples...............................................................................................................72
Modbus RTU Master ..................................................................................................................................73
Modbus RTU...............................................................................................................................................73
Master Example..........................................................................................................................................73
RS232/RS485 Modbus Parameters...........................................................................................................74
4.4 Web based Configuration...........................................................................................................................75
4.4.1 Mesh ......................................................................................................................................................75
4.4.2 Neighbour RSSI configuration ...............................................................................................................77
4.4.3 IP Routing ..............................................................................................................................................77
4.4.4 Radio Settings........................................................................................................................................79
4.4.5 Mesh Fixed Routes................................................................................................................................80
Example #1.................................................................................................................................................80
Example #2.................................................................................................................................................82
4.4.6 Module Information Web Page ..............................................................................................................84
4.4.7 System Tools Web page........................................................................................................................85
System Log File..........................................................................................................................................85
Reading Configuration File.........................................................................................................................85
Writing Configuration File ...........................................................................................................................85
Firmware Upgrade –Web Page (Patch File Upgrade)...............................................................................85
Firmware Upgrade –USB (Full Firmware Upgrade)..................................................................................86
Product Reconfiguration.............................................................................................................................87
4.4.8 Feature Licence Keys Web Page..........................................................................................................89
Demonstration Mode ..................................................................................................................................89
Feature Licence Keys.................................................................................................................................89
CHAPTER 5 - DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................................90
5.1 IO Diagnostics .............................................................................................................................................90
5.1.1 Watchdog Error Log...............................................................................................................................91
5.1.2 Module Information Registers................................................................................................................91
5.1.3 Expansion I/O Error Registers...............................................................................................................91
5.2 Connectivity (WibMesh) .............................................................................................................................92
LQI (Link Quality Indication) .......................................................................................................................94
5.3 Neighbour List (WibMesh)..........................................................................................................................94
5.4 Neighbour RSSI (WibMesh)........................................................................................................................95
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5.5 Network Diagnostics (WibMesh) ...............................................................................................................96
Ping.............................................................................................................................................................96
Trace Route................................................................................................................................................97
5.6 Network Statistics (WibMesh)....................................................................................................................98
5.7 Monitor Comms.........................................................................................................................................100
5.7.1 WibMesh –Monitor Radio Comms......................................................................................................100
5.7.2 WibMesh - Monitor IP Comms.............................................................................................................101
5.7.3 WibNet –Monitor Comms....................................................................................................................102
5.8 Statistics (WibMesh & WibNet)................................................................................................................104
CHAPTER 6 - SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................105
6.1 Specifications............................................................................................................................................105
APPENDIX A: DBM TO MW CONVERSION TABLE.....................................................108
APPENDIX B: I/O STORE REGISTERS.........................................................................109
APPENDIX C: EXPANSION I/O REGISTERS................................................................112
APPENDIX D: MODBUS ERROR CODES.....................................................................114
APPENDIX E: PHYSICAL I/O REGISTERS...................................................................116
APPENDIX F: FIRMWARE VERSION SUMMARY.........................................................120
APPENDIX G: GNU FREE DOCUMENT LICENCE .......................................................123
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TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 –Module Structure 14
Figure 2 –Power Connectors .........................16
Figure 3 –Supply Connections.......................16
Figure 4 –Expansion I/O power & RS485......18
Figure 5 - Earthing ..........................................20
Figure 6 - Wrapping Coax Connections..........23
Figure 7 –Collinear Antenna mounting ..........24
Figure 8 - Yagi Antenna Mounting ..................25
Figure 9 –Bottom Panel Connections ............26
Figure 10 –RS485 Connections.....................27
Figure 11 –Side Access Panel.......................27
Figure 12 –Front Panel Connections .............29
Figure 13 –Digital / Pulsed Input Wiring.........30
Figure 14 –Digital Output Wiring....................31
Figure 15 –Digital Output Failsafe Times.......32
Figure 16 - Fail-Safe State..............................32
Figure 17–Differential Current Inputs.............33
Figure 18 –Single Ended Current Inputs........34
Figure 19 –Single Ended Current Inputs........34
Figure 20 –Voltage Inputs..............................35
Figure 21 –Analog Outputs............................36
Figure 22 - Boot Sequence.............................38
Figure 23 –Network Settings..........................46
Figure 24 - Ping...............................................46
Figure 25 –Main Welcome Screen.................47
Figure 26 - IP Gateway Mode.........................48
Figure 27 - Default Gateway...........................48
Figure 28 -IP Address Range .........................48
Figure 29 - Routing Rule.................................49
Figure 30 -Over the air Configuration .............49
Figure 31 - Installation.....................................51
Figure 32 –Configuration Software ................51
Figure 33 - Configuration Screen....................52
Figure 34 - Project Information........................53
Figure 35 - Create Units..................................53
Figure 36 - Unit Details ...................................54
Figure 37 - ID Address List.............................55
Figure 38 - Mappings......................................55
Figure 39 - Gather/Scatter Mapping...............57
Figure 40 - Startup/Force.Error! Bookmark not
defined.
Figure 41 - Startup/Force Configuration.........59
Figure 42 - I/O configuration...........................61
Figure 43 - Digital Inputs.................................61
Figure 44 - Digital Output................................61
Figure 45 - Pulsed Outputs.............................62
Figure 46 - Analog Inputs Table .....................62
Figure 47- Analog Input ..................................62
Figure 48 - Analog Output ..............................63
Figure 49 - Expansion I/O...............................65
Figure 50 - Failsafe Block Analog...................66
Figure 51 - Failsafe Block Digital....................66
Figure 52- Invalid Register State....................66
Figure 53 - Sensitivity Block ...........................67
Figure 54 - Modbus TCP/RTU........................68
Figure 55 - Expansion I/O...............................69
Figure 56 - Modbus Configuration..................70
Figure 57 - Modbus TCP Client Mapping .......71
Figure 58 - Modbus TCP Mapping table.........72
Figure 59 - Modbus RTU Example.................73
Figure 60 - Operating Mode Error...................74
Figure 61 - Modbus Parameters.....................74
Figure 62 - Mesh Configuration......................75
Figure 63 - Neighbour RSSI ...........................77
Figure 64 - IP Routing.....................................78
Figure 65 –Radio Configuration Screen ........79
Figure 66 - Mesh Fixed Route#1....................80
Figure 67 - Mesh Fixed Route - Gateway.......81
Figure 68 - Mesh Fixed Route - Rep Site #2..81
Figure 69 - Trace Route..................................82
Figure 70 - Mesh Fixed Route#2....................82
Figure 71 –Mesh Fixed Route#2 Routing Rules
...........................................................82
Figure 72 - Module Information.......................84
Figure 73 –System Tools...............................85
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Figure 74 - Format USB..................................86
Figure 75 - Quick Format................................86
Figure 76 - Firmware Files..............................86
Figure 77- firmware version ............................87
Figure 78 - Side access panel.........................87
Figure 79 - Firmware Upgrade LED Indications
...........................................................87
Figure 80 - Product Reconfiguration...............88
Figure 81 - Demo Mode Active .......................89
Figure 82 - Demo Mode Not Active.................89
Figure 83 - Feature License Keys...................89
Figure 84- I/O Diagnostics ..............................90
Figure 85 - Connectivity..................................93
Figure 86 –Neighbour List..............................94
Figure 87 - Neighbour RSSI............................95
Figure 88 - Multipath Fading...........................95
Figure 89 –Network Diagnostics....................96
Figure 90 –Trace Route.................................97
Figure 91–Network Statistics Period..............98
Figure 92 –Network Statistics ........................98
Figure 93 –Hourly Statistics...........................99
Figure 94 –Daily/Weekly Statistics..................99
Figure 95 - Monitor Comms ..........................100
Figure 96 - IP Communication monitoring ....101
Figure 97 - WibNet Monitor Comms .............102
Figure 98 - –Module Statistics .....................104
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Overview
The WI-I/O 9-U2 range of I/O modules has been designed to provide standard “off-the-
shelf” telemetry functions, for an economic price. Telemetry is the transmission of data
or signals over a long distance via radio or twisted-pair wire cable.
Although the WI-I/O 9-U2 Series is intended to be simple in its application, it provides
many sophisticated features, which will be explained in the following chapters.
This manual should be read carefully to ensure that the modules are configured and
installed to give reliable performance.
The WI-I/O 9-U2 telemetry module extends the functionality provided by the earlier WI-
I/O 9-X WI-Series modules. It provides on-board I/O via a front mounting 20-way
connector and has provision for extra expansion modules (WEIDMULLER WI-I/O-EX-1-
S or MODBUS devices) to be connected using a standard RS485 serial connection.
The module can monitor the following types of signals
•Digital (on/off) signals - Contact Closure or Switch
•Analog (continuously variable) signals –Tank level, Motor speed, temperature,
etc
•Pulsed signal - Frequency signal –Metering, accumulated total, rainfall, etc
•Internal Signals –Supply voltage, Supply failure, battery status, etc.
The modules monitor the input signals and transmit the values by radio or Ethernet
cabling to another module or modules that have been configured to receive this
information.
The WI-I/O 9-U2 radio has been designed to meet the requirements of unlicensed
operation for remote monitoring and control of equipment. A radio licence is not required
for the WI-I/O 9-U2 in many countries.
Input signals that are connected to the module are transmitted and appear as output
signals on other modules. A transmission occurs whenever a "Change-of-State”, “COS”
occurs on an input signal. A "Change-of-State" of a digital or an internal digital input is a
change from "off" to "on" or vice-versa.
For an analog input, internal analog input or pulse input rate a "Change-of-State" is a
configurable value called “Sensitivity”. The default Sensitivity is 1000 counts (3%) but
can be changed in the Sensitivity Block page.
In addition to change-of-state messages, update messages are automatically
transmitted on a configurable time basis. This update ensures the integrity of the
system.
Pulse inputs counts are accumulated and the total count is transmitted regularly
according to the configured update time.
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The WI-I/O 9-U2 modules transmit the input/output data using radio or Ethernet. The
data frame includes the "address" of the transmitting module and the receiving module,
so that each transmitted message is acted on only by the correct receiving unit. Each
message includes error checking to ensure that no corruption of the data frame has
occurred due to noise or interference. The module with the correct receiving "address"
will acknowledge the message with a return transmission (acknowledgement). If the
original module does not receive a correct acknowledgement, it will retry up to 5 times
before setting the communications fail status of that message. For critical messages,
this status can be reflected on an output on the module for alert purposes. The module
will continue to try to establish communications and retry, each time an update or
change-of-state occurs.
A system can be a complex network or a simple pair of modules. An easy-to-use
configuration procedure allows the user to specify any output destination for each input.
The WI-I/O 9-U2 comes from the factory with WEIDMULLER WibMesh protocol as
standard. This protocol provides enhanced features, including IP addressing, allowing
thousands of modules to exist in a system, and allowing automatic routing of messages
through repeater stations.
The module can also be configured with the Legacy WibNet protocol which provides
operation with existing WEIDMULLER wireless I/O devices (WI-I/O 9-X series and 105
series 869MHz modules).
The module can easily be switched between the two versions by selecting the
appropriate protocol from an inbuilt web page.
Each WI-I/O 9-U2 radio can have up to 24 expansion I/O modules (WEIDMULLER WI-
I/O-EX-1-S) connected by RS485 twisted pair cable. Any input signal at any module
may be configured to appear at any output on any module in the entire system.
Modules can be used as repeaters to re-transmit messages on to the destination
module. Repeaters can repeat messages on the radio channel or from the radio
channel to the serial channel (and serial to radio). The meshing protocol will
automatically select other stations to act as repeaters if required (up to ten hops). Using
Legacy protocol, up to five repeater addresses may be configured for each input-to-
output link.
The units are configured using Configuration software via Ethernet or USB or by
accessing the internal webpages using a web browser. The software configuration is
detailed in Chapter 4 - Configuration.
For web based configuration consult separate Web Page configuration Supplement.
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1.2 Module Structure
Figure 1 –Module Structure
The WI-I/O 9-U2 is made up of a number of basic sections, which all interface with a
central Input and output storage area (I/O Store).
The I/O Data Store provides storage for I/O data as well as providing services to other
processes in the system. The I/O Store provides eight different blocks of data - two
containing input and output bit data, two containing input and output word data, two
containing long-word type data and two containing floating-point data. The two files of
each type in turn support inputs and outputs on the local machine, and data storage for
the gateway function of the machine. These files are mapped into the address map as
described below. There are other registers within the database that can be used for
system management - these will be discussed later in this manual.
The Radio Interface allows the WI-I/O 9-U2 to communicate with other modules within
the system using a proprietary radio protocol called “WIBMesh”. Messages from other
WI-I/O 9-U2 modules are received by the radio port and used to update the input values
in the I/O Data Store. The WIBMesh protocol is an extremely efficient protocol for radio
communications. Radio messages can be sent using exception reporting - that is, when
there is a change of an input signal - or by read/write messages. Each message will be
comprised of multiple I/O values termed as a “block” of I/O). There are also update
messages, which are sent for integrity purposes.
Messages allow error checking, with the destination address sending a return
acknowledgment. Up to four attempts are made to transmit the message over each hop
of the radio path, if no acknowledgement is received. The WIBMesh protocol is
designed to provide reliable radio communications on an open license-free radio
channel.
The On-Board I/O in the form of - 8 discrete I/O, 2 single ended analog inputs, 2
differential analog inputs, and 2 current sourcing analog outputs. Each discrete I/O can
function as either a discrete input (voltage free contact input) or discrete output
(transistor output). Each I/O point is linked to separate I/O registers within the I/O Data
Store.
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There are also a number of Internal I/O that can be accessed from the I/O Data Store.
These inputs can be used to interpret the status of a single module or an entire system
•Battery voltage –The battery terminal voltage displayed as an Analog value.
•Loop Supply –Monitors the +24V DC Analog Loop Supply (ALS), used to power
analog current loops and displays this as an Analog value.
•Expansion Module Volts –Monitors the Supply voltage of the connected
expansion modules, displayed as an Analog value.
•RSSI –Will indicate the radio signal level for the selectable address, reported as
a dB level. Note: Refer to Communication diagnostics functions and Neighbour
RSSI
•Comms Fail –A selectable register can indicate a Communications fail for a
particular message transmission.
The Expansion port, allows WI-I/O-EX-1-S expansion I/O modules to be added to the
module. Expansion I/O is dynamically added to the internal I/O of the WI-I/O 9-U2 by
adding an offset to the address.
1.3 Getting Started
Most applications for the WI-I/O 9-U2 require little configuration. The WI-I/O 9-U2 has
many sophisticated features, however if you do not require these features, this section
will allow you to configure the units quickly.
First, read Chapter 2 - “Installation”, which will go through the power supply,
antenna/coax connections and any I/O connections.
Power the WI-I/O 9-U2 and make an Ethernet connection to your PC (refer to Section
4.1 “First time Configuration”)
Configure the Ethernet Interface with an IP address that is compatible with your network
or computer via the Network Configuration webpage.
Save the configuration and the WI-I/O 9-U2 module is now ready to use. For an
instruction on configuration refer to Section 4.1 “Module Configuration
Chapter 2 - Installation
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2.1 General
All WI-I/O 9-U2 Series modules are housed in a plastic enclosure with DIN rail
mounting, providing options for up to 14 I/O points, and separate power &
communications connectors. The enclosure measures 170 x 150 x 33 mm including
connectors. The antenna protrudes from the top
2.2 Power/Supply
Figure 2 –Power Connectors
Figure 3 –Supply Connections
2.2.1 Requirements
The recommended power options available for the WI-I/O 9-U2 module are as follows.
1. 15 - 30 volt DC power source rated at 37Watts, connected to the “SUP+” &
“SUP-” terminals.
2. 12-15 volt DC power source rated at 24Watts, connected to the “BAT+” &
“GND” terminals
A primary power supply connected to the “SUP+” & “SUP-” terminals will automatically
charge a 13.8V Sealed Lead-Acid battery, if connected to the “BAT+” and “GND”
terminals at up to 1Amp at ambient room temperature (25°C). Battery charge current is
reduced to 0.5A at 60°C. If using a battery it is recommended a 10A inline fuse be fitted
as prevention against battery short circuit.
If utilising option 1 above and the Primary Supply fails the Battery Supply will continue
to power the module without interruption to the operation.
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The Supply and Battery charging terminals are hosted on the 4-way connector on the
bottom edge of the module labelled “Supply”
Both Supply and Battery connections have reverse polarity and over voltage protection.
The power supply should be CSA Certified Class 2 approved for normal operation.
If the device is being used in a Class I Div 2 explosive area, the supply must have Class
I Div 2 approval.
When powering the module the power source must be able to provide enough current to
power all module operations, i.e. Quiescent current, Peak Transmit current, Digital and
Analog I/O including loop supply and Battery charging (if applicable).
To calculate the Power Supply current limit, use the following criteria.
Current
@ 13.8V
@ 24V
Quiescent Current of the module
200mA
115mA
Module Maximum I/O (4xAI, 2xAO, 8xDO)
500mA
290mA
Peak Transmit current
500mA
290mA
External Expansion I/O
1000mA
575mA
Battery charging
N/A
575mA
The following table shows typical +24V Supply current limits with different module
options enabled. Note: Transmit current is not added as it’s not a constant.
Expansion I/O
No Expansion I/O
No Battery fitted (no charging)
1270mA
695 mA
Battery fitted
1555mA
980 mA
The following table shows typical +13.8V Supply current limits with different module
options enabled. . Note: Transmit current is not added as it’s not a constant.
Expansion I/O
No Expansion I/O
Current Limit
2200mA
1200 mA
E.g. If a module is powered by a 24V DC supply and there is no backup battery
connected and it has expansion I/O fitted the minimum current needed is 1.3 Amps
@24V (32Watts).
This is allowing for 290mA Peak Transmit current and up to 1 Amp for expansion I/O
2.2.2 Expansion I/O Supply
To allow increased I/O Capacity, a second 4-way terminal labelled “Expansion I/O”
provides a +12 Volt supply (up to 1A) and RS485 communications for any WI-I/O-EX-1-
S serial expansion I/O modules.
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Figure 4 –Expansion I/O power & RS485
As a guide when using the I/O power connection from the WI-I/O 9-U2, the number of
I/O modules is limited to three x WI-I/O-EX-1-S-11(using inputs), one x WI-I/O-EX-1-S-
12, or one x WI-I/O-EX-1-S-13.
If more I/O Modules are required, you will need to calculate the overall current
consumption using the following criteria and power the modules from an external
supply.
WI-I/O-EX-1-S Module Static Current drain = 120mA
WI-I/O-EX-1-S Digital Inputs require 13mA per active input
WI-I/O-EX-1-S Digital Outputs require 25mA per active output
WI-I/O-EX-1-S Analog Inputs and Outputs require 50mA per I/O when operating at
20mA
E.g. a single WI-I/O-EX-1-S-11 using inputs only has a current consumption of
approximately 320mA so you could connect up to three WI-I/O-EX-1-S-11 modules to
the Expansion port without overloading the on board I/O power supply.
A single WI-I/O-EX-1-S-12 using all analog inputs and digital outputs has a current
consumption of approximately 720mA so you could only connect one.
Keep in mind that when calculating the current consumption for the expansion I/O, the
maximum available current from the onboard power supply is 1 Amp. If the overall
Expansion I/O current consumption is over the 1 Amp maximum an external power
source will be required.
2.2.3 Internal I/O
The internal supply voltages can be monitored by reading the register locations below.
See Section 5.1 “IO Diagnostics” for details on how this can be done.
The values can also be mapped to a register or an analog output on another module
within the radio network.
30005 Local Supply voltage (0-40V scaling)
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30006 Local 24V loop voltage (0-40V scaling) –Internally generated +24V
supply used for analog loop supply. Maximum Current limit is 100mA
30007 Local Battery voltage (0-40V scaling)
30008 WI-I/O-EX-1-S Supply Voltage (0-40V scaling)
38005 –38008 Floating Point Registers, also indicate the Supply voltage, Battery
Voltage, +24V Supply and WI-I/O-EX-1-S Supply voltages but in a
voltage scale.
To calculate the supply voltages from the register value use the following calculation
There are no dedicated discrete low voltage alarm indicators however each supply
voltage does have a High and a low Set point Status which can be used for this type of
alarm.
See section 4.3.9 “Analog Inputs” for details on how to configure these alarms.
2.2.4 Grounding
To provide maximum surge and lightning protection each module should be effectively
earthed / grounded via a "GND" terminal on the module –this is to ensure that the
surge protection circuits inside the module are effective. The module should be
connected to the same common ground or earth point as the enclosure “earth” and the
antenna mast “earth”.
The WI-I/O 9-U2 has a dedicated Earth connection screw on the bottom end plate next
to the Supply terminals. All EARTH wiring should be minimum 2mm² - 14 AWG
If using the WI-I/O 9-U2 with serial Expansion I/O modules then all expansion modules
must have a separate earth connection from the front terminal back to the common
earth or ground point. See Figure 5 - Earthing below
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