Weidmüller Basic Line IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU Manual

Wireless Access Point / Client
Basic Line
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-EU
IE-WL-BL-AP-CL-US
IE-WLT-BL-AP-CL-US
Hardware Installation Guide
Second Edition, June 2018
2581010000/01/06.18
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Copyright Notice
Copyright  2018 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

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Overview
Weidmüller Wi-Fi devices are ideal for applications that are hard to wire,
too expensive to wire, or use mobile equipment that connects over a
TCP/IP network. The devices meet the growing need for faster data
transmission speeds by supporting IEEE 802.11n technology with a net
data rate of up to 300 Mbps. The Wi-Fi devices are compliant with the
industrial standards and approvals, covering operating temperature,
power input voltage, surge, ESD and vibration. The two redundant DC
power inputs increase the reliability of the power supply. The devices can
operate on either the 2.4 or 5 GHz bands and are backwards-compatible
with existing 802.11a/b/g deployments to future-proof your wireless
investments.
The Wi-Fi device is rated to operate at temperatures ranging from 0°C to
60°C for standard models and -40 to 75°C for extended temperature
models and is rugged enough for any harsh industrial environment.
Package Checklist
Your Ethernet Switch is shipped with the following items. If any of these
items is missing or damaged, please contact your Weidmüller customer
service for assistance.
 1x Wireless Access Point/Client
 2x dual-band omni-directional antennas, 2 dBi, RP-SMA (male)
 Hardware Installation Guide (printed)
 1x RJ-45 protective cap for console port
Brief Information for quick access to the Web interface
The Web interface of the Wireless Access Point/Client
can be accessed via IP address 192.168.1.110 and
subnet mask 255.255.255.0 (Factory default value).
Connect the PC to the LAN port of the Wireless Access
Point/Client and set the PC’s IP address to a free one of
range 192.168.1.0 / 255.255.255.0
Start a web browser and enter the IP address of the
connected Wireless Access Point/Client into the browser’s
address line.
http://192.168.1.110
After the
appearance of the login prompt, please enter
following login data (factory settings):
User name:
admin
Password:
Detmold
For general settings of the Wireless device parameters
please refer to the
user
manual.

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Panel Layout of
IE-WL(T)-BL-AP-CL-EU/US
Top Panel View
Front Panel View
Rear Panel View
1. Grounding screw (M5)
2. Terminal block for power input
PWR1 and PWR2
3. RS-232 console port
4. Antenna B port
5.
System LEDs: PWR, FAULT and
STATE
6. LEDs for WLAN signal strength
7. WLAN LED
8. 10/100/1000BaseT(X) RJ-45 port
9. Antenna A port
10. Screw hole for wall-mounting kit
11. DIN-rail mounting kit
12. Reset button
13. 10/100M LED
14. 1000M LED
15. Article number

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Mounting Dimensions
DIN-Rail Mounting
The aluminum DIN-rail attachment plate should already be fixed to the
back panel of the Wi-Fi device when you take it out of the box. If you need
to reattach the DIN-rail attachment plate, make sure the stiff metal spring
is situated towards the top, as shown in the figures below.
STEP 1:
Insert the top of the DIN-Rail into
the slot just below the stiff metal
spring.
STEP 2:
The DIN-Rail attachment unit will
snap into place as shown below.
To remove the Wi-Fi device from the DIN-rail, simply reverse steps 1
and 2.

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Wall Mounting (optional)
For some applications, you will find it convenient to mount the Wi-Fi
device on the wall, as shown in the following figures.
STEP 1: Remove the
aluminum DIN-Rail
attachment plate from the
switch rear panel, and then
attach the wall mount plates
as shown in the diagram at
the right.
STEP 2:
Mounting the Wi-Fi device on the wall req
uires 4
screws. Use the device, with wall mount plates
attached, as a guide to mark the correct
locations of the 4 screws. The heads of the
screws should be less than 6.0 mm in diameter,
and the shafts should be less than 3.5 mm in
diameter, as shown in the figure at the right.
NOTE Before tightening the screws into the wall, make sure the screw
head and shank size are suitable by inserting the screw into one
of the keyhole-shaped apertures of the wall mounting plates.
Do not screw the screws in completely
leave about 2 mm to allow
room for sliding the wall mount panel between the wall and the
screws
STEP 3:
Once the screws are fixed on the wall, insert the four screw heads
through the large parts of the keyhole-
shaped apertures, and then slide
the Wi-Fi device downwards, as indicated. Tighten the four screws for
added stability.

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Wiring Requirements
WARNING
Safety First!
Be sure to disconnect the power cord before installing
and/or wiring the Wireless Access Point/Client.
Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire
and common wire. Observe all electrical codes dictating the
maximum current allowed for each wire size. If the current
goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat,
causing serious damage to your equipment.
You should also pay attention to the following items:
 Use separate paths to route wiring for power and devices. If power
wiring and device wiring paths must cross, make sure the wires are
perpendicular at the intersection point.
NOTE Do not run signal or communications wiring and power wiring in
the same wire conduit. To avoid interference, wires with different
signal characteristics should be routed separately.
• You can use the type of signal transmitted through a wire to
determine which wires should be kept separate. The rule of thumb is
that wiring with similar electrical characteristics can be bundled
together.
• Keep input wiring and output wiring separate.
• It is strongly advised that you label wiring to all devices in the system
when necessary.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit
marked “Class 2” or “LPS” and rated O/P: 6.96 W.
ATTENTION
Make sure the external power
adaptor (includes power cords and
plug assemblies) provided with the unit is certified and suitable
for use in your country.

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Grounding the Wireless Access Point/Client
Grounding and wire routing help limit the effects of noise due to
electromagnetic interference (EMI). Run the ground connection from the
ground screw to the grounding surface prior to connecting devices.
ATTENTION
This product is intended to be mounted to a well-grounded
mounting surface, such as a metal panel. There must be no
electrical potential difference between any two grounding
points; otherwise, there is a risk that the device could be
destroyed.
Installations with Cable Extended Antennas for Outdoor
Applications
If the antenna or the Wireless Access Point/Client is installed outdoors or
in an open-air setting, proper lightning protection is required to prevent
direct lightning strikes on the device. To prevent coupling currents from
nearby lightning strikes, a lightning arrester should be installed as part of
your antenna system. Ground the device, antenna, as well as the
arrester properly to provide maximum outdoor protection for the device.
Arrester Accessories
• N Connector / M-F (8947830000): Surge arrestor, N-type (male) to
N-type (female), Frequency 0 – 3,5 GHz
Weidmüller
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Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs
The 4-contact terminal block connector on the Wireless Access
Point/Client´s top panel are used for the two DC inputs. Top and front
views of the terminal block connector are shown here.
STEP 1: Insert the negative/positive
DC
wires into the V-/V+ terminals.
STEP 2: To keep the DC wires from
pulling loose, use a small flat-blade
screwdriver to tighten the wire-clamp
screws on the front of the terminal block
connector.
STEP 3
: Insert the plastic terminal block
connector prongs into the terminal
block receptor, which is located on
Wireless Access Point/Client´s top
panel.
NOTE Input Terminal Block is suitable for wire size range of 12-
28 AWG
(3.31
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0.0804 mm²) and a torque value of 4.5 lb
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in (0.51 Nm).
ATTENTION
If the Wireless Access Point/Client is connected to a motor or
other similar type of equipment, be sure to use power
isolation protection before connecting the Wireless Access
Point/Client to the DC power inputs, make sure the DC
power source voltage is stable.

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Communication Connections
10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet Port Connection
The 10/100BaseT(X) port located on the Wireless Access Point/Client´s
front panel is used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Below we
show pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type)
ports.
MDI Port Pinouts
MDI
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X Port Pinouts
8
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pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
Tx+
1
Rx+
2
Tx
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2
Rx
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3
Rx+
3
Tx+
6
Rx
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6
Tx
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1000BaseT Ethernet Port Connection
1000BaseT data is transmitted on differential TRD +/- signal pairs over
copper wires.
MDI /MDI
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XPort Pinouts
8
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pin RJ45
Pin
Signal
1
TRD(0)+
2
TRD(0)
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3
TRD(1)+
4
TRD(2)+
5
TRD(2)
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6
TRD(1)
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7
TRD(3)+
8
TRD(3)
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RS-232 Connection
The Wireless Access Point/Client has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console
port located on the top panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or
RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect the Wireless Access Point/Client’s
console port to your PC’s COM port. You may then use a console
terminal program to access the Wireless Access Point/Client for console
configuration.
Console Pinout
8
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pin RJ
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45
Pin
Signal
1
DSR
2
RTS
3
GND
4
TxD
5
RxD
6
DCD
7
CTS
8
DTR

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LED Indicators
The front panel of the Wireless Access Point/Client contains several LED
indicators. The function of each LED is described in the table below.
LED
Color
State
Description
PWR Green
On Power is being supplied to either power
input PWR1
and
/or
PWR2
.
Off Power is not being supplied to power
input PWR1
or PWR2
.
FAULT Red
Blinking
(at
0.5-
second
intervals)
Cannot get an IP address from the
DHCP server.
Blinking
(at
1-second
intervals)
IP address conflict.
Off
Error condition does not exist
.
STATE
Green
Green On
System startup is complete and the
system is in operation.
Green
Blinking
(at
1-second
intervals)
The Wireless Access Point/Client has
been located by the Weidmueller “WLAN
Administration Tool”.
Red On
Booting error condition.
LED stays red in
case of a boot error else it becomes
green after successful boot process
(~35 secs)
SIGNAL
(5 LEDs)
Green
On
Signal strength indicator (for Client
mode only).
Off
WLAN
Green
On
Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
client mode and has established a link
with a WLAN Access Point
.
Blinking
WLAN data communication is running in
client mode
.
Off
Weidmüller WLAN device is not in client
mode or has not established a link with a
WLAN Access Point
.
Amber
On Weidmüller WLAN device is working in
Access Point mode
.
Blinking
WLAN data communication is running in
Access Point mode
.
Off
Weidmüller WLAN device is not working
in Access Point mo
de.
1000M Green
On
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is
active
.
Blinking
Data is being transmitted
at 1000 Mbps
Off
TP port’s 1000 Mbps link is
inactive
.
10/100M Amber
On
TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is
active
.
Blinking Data is being transmitted at 10/100
Mbps
Off
TP port’s 10/100 Mbps link is
inactive
.