werma AndonWireless User manual

Manual
WERMA AndonWireless
Version: 1.0 - 05/2021

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Table of contents
1Overview 5
1.1Function 5
1.2LED display 6
1.2.1AndonWirelessBOX 6
1.2.2Transceiver 7
1.3System requirements 7
2Installing the AndonWireless configuration software 8
3Starting the AndonWireless configuration software 8
3.1Setting the language 8
4Configuring the AndonWirelessBOX 9
4.1Importing the configuration 10
4.2Creating a new configuration or modifying an existing configuration 11
4.2.1Setting the radio channel and radio network ID 12
4.2.2Configuring the button functions 12
4.2.3Configuring button colours 14
4.2.4Transferring the configuration to the AndonWirelessBOX 16
5Configuring the Transceiver 17
5.1Importing the configuration 18
5.2Creating a new configuration or modifying an existing configuration 20
5.2.1Setting the radio channel and radio network ID 21
5.2.2Modifying the tier assignment 21
5.2.3Transferring the configuration to the Transceiver 22
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6Exporting and importing the configuration 23
6.1Exporting the configuration to a configuration file 23
6.2Importing the configuration from the configuration file 23
7Resetting to factory settings 24
8Updating the software 25
9Updating the firmware 26
10Manual driver installation 28
11Configuration examples 29
11.1Example 1: Simple signalling 30
11.2Example 2: Reporting a problem to the shift manager and signalling help 31
11.3Example 3: Multiple workstations 33
11.4Example 3: Signalling material requirements 35
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1 Overview
1.1Function
The WERMA AndonWireless configuration software can be used to set up AndonWirelessBOXes
and Transceivers individually.
The combination of an AndonWirelessBOX with 2 or 5 buttons and a Transceiver allows controlling
the tiers of a WERMA signal light via a wireless connection.
The system can be designed flexibly. For example, an AndonWirelessBOX can control one or
more signal lights (wireless network 1:1, wireless network 1:n) or several AndonWirelessBOXes can
control one or more signal lights (wireless network n:m).
In exceptional cases, a system can also consist of only two AndonWirelessBOXes. The
AndonWirelessBOXes must be powered via the USB port so that the buttons light up and display
the status.
Wireless network 1:1 Wireless network 1:m Wireless network n:1 Wireless network n:m
AndonWirelessBOXes with 2 or 5 buttons can be used together in a wireless network. The
AndonWirelessBOXes can also have different button configurations.
For the AndonWirelessBOX and Transceiver to communicate correctly, the AndonWirelessBOX
and Transceiver must use the same radio channel and the same radio network ID.
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The Transceivers can act as repeaters and forward the wireless signal to improve the wireless
connection or increase the range.
WERMA recommends that the AndonWirelessBOX is always used in conjunction with one
or more Transceivers.
Radio frequencies used:
Operating range Frequency range
Europe 868.0 - 868.6 MHz
USA and parts of Asia 921.0 - 922.0 MHz
1.2LED display
Possible errors and the current status of the WERMA AndonWireless devices are displayed by the
respective LEDs.
1.2.1AndonWirelessBOX
LED Meaning
Status display for the supply of power via the USB port
LEDlights up green continuously AndonWirelessBOX is supplied with power.
LED briefly flashes green once Radio transmission has been successful.
LED briefly flashes red once Radio transmission has failed.
LEDblinks blue Firmware update is being imported.
LEDlights up blue An error has occurred during the firmware update.
Status display in battery mode
LED is off LED is off by default in battery mode to extend battery life.
LED briefly flashes green once Radio transmission has been successful.
LED briefly flashes red once Radio transmission has failed.
LEDbriefly flashes red three times Battery charge is low.
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1.2.2Transceiver
LED Meaning
LEDlights up green continuously Wireless network connection exists.
LED briefly flashes red once Searching for the wireless network.
LED blinks red Firmware error
LEDblinks blue Firmware update is being imported.
LEDlights up blue An error has occurred during the firmware update.
1.3System requirements
Operating system Windows 10 x86/x64
Minimum version: 1607
Current Windows updates are required.
Free hard disk space
(recommended)
250 MB
USB port Required for the hardware configuration.
Internet connection Necessary for updating the AndonWireless configuration soft-
ware.
Supported operating systems are only supported for as long as Microsoft also supports
them through the Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
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2 Installing the AndonWireless con-
figuration software
The AndonWireless configuration software does not need to be installed and runs as a portable
version.
1. Unzip the AndonWireless-x.x.x.xx.zip file at the desired location.
3 Starting the AndonWireless configuration
software
1. Double-click on AndonWireless.exe.
The AndonWireless configuration software starts.
The AndonWireless configuration software waits until an AndonWirelessBOX or Transceiver is
connected.
WERMA recommends that you configure the AndonWirelessBOX first and then the Tran-
sceiver. The configuration of the AndonWirelessBOX can be exported and imported for
the configuration of the Transceiver.
3.1Setting the language
1. Select the desired language in the menu Language.
The AndonWireless configuration software must be closed and restarted to accept the
changed language.
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4 Configuring the AndonWirelessBOX
The configuration determines the status that will be displayed by the individual tiers of the signal
tower after a button has been pressed on the AndonWirelessBOX. In addition, it is possible to
determine the colour of each individual button and whether the buttons continue to light up
after a button has been pressed.
If both AndonWirelessBOXes are used with 2 and 5 buttons, WERMA recommends con-
figuring the AndonWirelessBOX with 5 buttons and exporting the configuration first, see
"Exporting the configuration to a configuration file", p. 23. This ensures that the exported
configuration file also contains the desired settings for tiers 3 to 5.
1. Use the USB cable supplied to connect the AndonWirelessBOX to the computer.
The AndonWireless configuration software detects the AndonWirelessBOX.
If necessary, the required drivers are installed by the Windows update. If the driver instal-
lation fails, the drivers can be installed manually, see "Manual driver installation", p. 28.
If the AndonWirelessBOX has not yet been configured or has been reset to the factory set-
tings, the New Device Setup window appears.
If a configuration has already been created and saved, this configuration can be imported
or a new configuration can be created.
If no configuration has been saved yet, the settings can be read and exported from an
AndonWireless device that has already been configured.
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4.1Importing the configuration
1. Click on Import from file in the New Device Setup window.
2. Navigate to the saved configuration file (*.json) and click on Open.
The configuration is loaded and displayed.
3. Click on Save to device to transfer the configuration to the AndonWirelessBOX.
The configuration is transferred to the AndonWirelessBOX.
When the transfer is complete, the current configuration can be transferred to other
AndonWirelessBOXes.
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4. Click on Yes to transfer the current configuration to other AndonWirelessBOXes, see "Trans-
ferring the configuration to other AndonWirelessBOXes", p. 16.
5. Click on No to configure another AndonWireless device.
6. Remove the USB cable from the AndonWirelessBOX.
4.2Creating a new configuration or modifying an existing
configuration
Modified settings can be reset at any time by clicking on Discard changes in the last con-
figuration saved on the AndonWirelessBOX.
1. Click on Create New in the New Device Setup window.
The configuration screen appears.
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4.2.1Setting the radio channel and radio network ID
All AndonWireless devices that are to communicate with each other must use the same
radio channel and the same radio network ID.
1. Select the common radio channel for the AndonWirelessBOX and Transceiver in the Radio
channel selection menu.
2. Enter the common radio network ID for the AndonWirelessBOX and Transceiver in the Radio
network id field.
Possible characters for the Radio network id:
– Numbers from 0 to 9
– Letters from A to F
4.2.2Configuring the button functions
The status of each tier of the signal tower can be defined for each button. A distinction can be
made as to whether the button is pressed briefly (short pressed) or for longer than 1 second (long
pressed).
AndonWirelessBOXes that jointly control a signal tower do not need to have the same
configuration and can have different button configurations.
1. Click on the button you want to configure in the symbolic view.
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2. For each tier of the signal tower, select the status after pressing the button briefly (short pres-
sed) and after pressing the button for longer (long pressed).
Status Description
Keep current state – Retain the current status of the tier.
Off – Switch off the tier.
On – Switch on the tier.
Blink – Let the tier blink.
Flash – Let the tier flash.
Toggle Off/On – Toggle between: Off <-> On
– Switch off the tier if the tier is switched on, blinks or flashes.
– Switch on the tier if the tier is switched off.
Toggle Blink/Off – Toggle between: Blink <-> Off
– Let the tier blink if the tier is switched on, switched off or flas-
hes.
– Switch off the tier, if the tier blinks.
Toggle Flash/Off – Toggle between: Flash <-> Off
– Let the tier flash if the tier is switched on, switched off or
blinks.
– Switch off the tier if the tier flashes.
Toggle On/Blink – Toggle between: On <-> Blink
– Switch on the tier if the tier is switched off, blinks or flashes.
– Let the tier blink if the tier is switched on.
Same as short pressed – Accept the status of the short pressed setting.
The Configuration examples (see "Configuration examples", p. 29) shows a few examples
of possible practical configurations.
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4.2.3Configuring button colours
It is possible to define the colour in which the button lights up when it is pressed for each button. In
addition, it is possible to specify whether the button remains lit after it has been pressed and dis-
plays the status of the tier if the AndonWirelessBOX is powered via the USB-C port. This allows the
current status of the signal tower to be displayed on the AndonWirelessBOX.
1. Move to the Button LED configuration tab.
2. Select the desired colour for the button in the Button LEDcolour selection list.
The button in the symbolic view takes over the selected colour.
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3. Select the behaviour of the button with the Button LEDstatus with battery power option if the
AndonWirelessBOX is operated with battery voltage.
Option Description
Off – The button does not light up when the button is pressed.
– The battery life is extended.
On when pressed – The button lights up while the button is pressed.
– The button does not light up when it is not pressed.
4. Select the behaviour of the button with the Button LEDstatus with external power supply option
when the AndonWirelessBOX is powered via the USB-C port.
Option Description
Show tier 5 state – The button lights up according to the status of the tier:
– Tier in the signal tower lights up: Button lights up in the set
colour.
– Tier in the signal tower does not light up: Button does not light
up.
– Tier in the signal tower blinks: Button blinks in the set colour.
– Tier in the signal tower flashes: Button flashes in the set colour.
Show tier 4 state
Show tier 3 state
Show tier 2 state
Show tier 1 state
Same as with battery
power (on when pressed)
– The button lights up when it is pressed.
– The button does not light up when it is not pressed.
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4.2.4Transferring the configuration to the AndonWirelessBOX
When the configuration is complete, the settings can be transferred to the AndonWirelessBOX.
If the configuration is to be transferred to other AndonWirelessBOXes at a later time, the
current configuration can be exported to a configuration file, see "Exporting the con-
figuration to a configuration file", p. 23.
WERMA recommends that you export the configuration to a configuration file to be able
to import the setting of the radio channel and the radio network ID for the configuration
of the Transceiver.
1. Click on Save to device.
The configuration is transferred to the AndonWirelessBOX.
When the transfer is complete, the current configuration can be transferred to other
AndonWirelessBOXes.
The current configuration can only be transferred to an AndonWirelessBOX with the same
number of buttons as in the configuration.
2. Click on Yes to transfer the current configuration to other AndonWirelessBOXes, see "Trans-
ferring the configuration to other AndonWirelessBOXes", p. 16.
3. Click on No to configure another AndonWireless device.
4. Remove the USB cable from the AndonWirelessBOX.
Transferring the configuration to other AndonWirelessBOXes
1. Remove the USB cable from the AndonWirelessBOX.
2. Connect other AndonWirelessBOXes with the same number of buttons as in the configuration
to the computer.
3. Click on Save to device.
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5 Configuring the Transceiver
The radio channel and radio network ID can be configured for the Transceiver. If necessary, the
assignment of the signal tower tiers can also be modified.
1. Use the USB cable to connect the Transceiver to the computer.
The AndonWireless configuration software detects the Transceiver.
If necessary, the required drivers are installed by the Windows update. If the driver instal-
lation fails, the drivers can be installed manually, see "Manual driver installation", p. 28.
If the Transceiver has not yet been configured or has been reset to the factory settings, the
New Device Setup window appears.
If a configuration has already been created and saved, this configuration can be imported
or a new configuration can be created.
If no configuration has been saved yet, the settings can be read and exported from an
AndonWireless device that has already been configured.
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5.1Importing the configuration
When importing the configuration file, only the radio channel and the radio network ID
are imported. The tier assignment is not loaded.
1. Click on Import from file in the New Device Setup window.
2. Navigate to the saved configuration file (*.json) and click on Open.
The configuration is loaded and displayed.
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3. Click on Save to device to transfer the configuration to the Transceiver.
The configuration is transferred to the Transceiver.
When the transfer is complete, the current configuration can be transferred to other Tran-
sceivers.
4. Click on Yes to transfer the current configuration to other Transceivers, see "Transferring the
configuration to other Transceivers", p. 22.
5. Click on No to configure another AndonWireless device.
6. Remove the USB cable from the Transceiver.
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5.2Creating a new configuration or modifying an existing
configuration
Modified settings can be changed at any time by clicking on Discard changes in the last
configuration saved on the Transceiver.
1. Click on Create New in the New Device Setup window.
The configuration screen appears.
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