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Cooper Bussmann BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver User Manual Version 1.6 3A1582Rev1.6 Read and Retain for Future Reference.
2 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual Cooper Bussmann Application Engineering • Phone 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. Central, M-F (636) 527-1270 • Fax: (636) 527-1607 • E-mail: FuseT ech@cooperindustries.
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4 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1.1 NETWORK TOPOLOGY .
C HAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION The BU-945U-E Industrial 802.11 Wireless Ethernet module provide wireless connections between Ethernet devices and/or Ethernet wired networks (LAN’ s) and complies with relevant IEEE 802.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 7 3A1582Rev1.6 Bridge vs. Router Each BU-945U-E is configured with an IP address for the Ethernet side, and another for the wireless side.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 9 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 2 - INST ALLA TION 2.1 General The BU-945U-E modules are housed in a rugged aluminum case, suitable for DIN-rail mounting.
10 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Bench test and Demo System Setup Care must be taken with placement of antenna in relation to the radios and the other antennas.
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 11 3A1582Rev1.6 The net gain of the antenna/cable configuration is determined by adding the antenna gain and the cable loss.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 15 3A1582Rev1.6 2.5 Discrete (Digital) Input/Output The BU-945U-E has one on-board discrete/digital I/O channel.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 17 3A1582Rev1.6 LED Indication The following table details the status of the indica ting LEDs on the front panel under normal operating conditions.
18 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 If operating in New Zealand the frequency range is 921-928MHz and the available channels are: • 2 x non overlapping 1.
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20 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.3 Configuring the Unit for the First Time The BU-945U-E has a built-in web server , containing web pages for analyzing and modifying the module’ s configuration.
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 21 3A1582Rev1.6 Method 1 - Set PC to same network as BU-945U-E Connect the Ethernet cable between unit and the PC configuring the module.
22 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 T o resume normal configured operation when Configuration is complete, switch Factor y Default dip-switch on the BU-945U-E to RUN and cycle power .
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 23 3A1582Rev1.6 • Enter the IP address for the BU-945U-E into the Internet Explorer Address bar e.g. http://10.
24 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.5 Network Configuration Y ou can view or modify Ethernet network parameters by selecting the “Network” menu.
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26 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Security Menu Select the Radio Encryption level from the drop down menu on the Main index page and then press the “Save Changes” button.
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 27 3A1582Rev1.6 For optimal security a passphrase consisting of a combination of letters and numbers (i.e., not just a simple word or phrase) as well as upper and lower case.
28 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.6 Normal Operation After addresses are configured, the units are ready for operation. Refer to section 1 for an explanation on the operation of a Bridge and Router .
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 29 3A1582Rev1.6 Select the “Radio” Menu to change the following configuration parameters. If a change is made, you need to select “Save Changes” to retain the changes.
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32 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 The Spanning T ree Protocol implemented is IEEE 802.1d compatible. The algorithm forms a loop-free network by blocking traffic be tween redundant links in the network.
www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 33 3A1582Rev1.6 A WDS bridge interface allows traffic to be bridged to another Access Point on the same IP network.
34 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Example – Extending range using WDS One of the most common uses for WDS is to extend the range of the wireless network using repeaters.
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38 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 • The second WDS entr y above specifies a WDS link from Site B as a virtual Access Point interface and like the WDS link to Site A, we use a different Router IP address (169.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 41 3A1582Rev1.6 The BU-945U-E may be configured to reject or accept messages to and from certain Addresses. T o accept wireless messages from par ticular devices a “Whitelist” of Addresses must be made.
MAC Address Filter Configuration: MAC addresses are uniquely assigned to each device and so can be used to permit or deny network access to specific devices thro ugh the use of Blacklists and Whitelists.
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44 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.15 Serial Port Configuration The BU-945U-E has an RS-232, and an RS-485 port for serial communications.
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46 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway The Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway allows an Ethernet Modbus/TCP Client (Master) to communicate with a serial Modbus RTU Slave.
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Multicast Pipe Manager Enabled Enables or disables the Multicast Pipe manager . Server Port Server port used by the Multicast Pipe Manager . Will need to be configured the same as the Port on the Client, i.e., Scada, DCS, etc.. Multicast Group IP Address Broadcast Address used when communicating to all other Multicast devices.
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50 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Modbus RTU (serial) Master functionality is achieved by combining the Modbus TCP Client (Master) and Modbus TCP to RTU Gateway .
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52 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Modbus TCP Client Mappings on I/O T ransfer Menu: Local Register Enter the starting onboard I/O register number that the specified Modbus Master transaction will transfer I/O to/from.
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54 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 3.21 Configuration Examples Setting a BU-945U-E to Factory Default Settings Access configuration webpage on the BU-945U-E.
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www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 57 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 4 - DIAGNOSTICS 4.1 Diagnostics Chart LED Indicator Condition Meaning OK GREEN Normal Operation OK RED Continuously Supply voltage too low .
58 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 4.2 Diagnostic Information Available Connectivity The Connectivity webpage displays connections and available networks.
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62 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 4.5 T esting Radio Paths The general procedure for radio range testing a link is fairly simple. Configure two units to form a link using automatic radio rates.
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64 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 ”Ipconfig” “ipconfig” can be used to show your current TCP/IP information, including your address, DNS server addresses, adapter type and so on.
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66 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 C HAPTER 5 - SPECIFICA TIONS General EMC Specification EN 300 683, FCC Part 90 Radio Specification EN 300 328, FCC Part 15.
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68 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX A - F IRMW ARE U PGRADES Determine which firmware version is present in the module to be upgraded by viewing the index webpage of the module.
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70 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Encryption Key An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) series that enables data to be encrypted and then decr ypted so it can be safely shared among members of a network.
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72 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 VoIP Voice Over Internet Protocol. Voice transmission using Internet Protocol to create digital packets distributed over the Internet.
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74 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX D - I PERF T HROUGHPUT T EST - E XT This Appendix shows how to set up and use the Iperf application to test the throughput of Ethernet Modems.
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76 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 Figure 4 Using the Theoretical throughput calculations in T able 1 you can compare the results with the measured to give an indication of the difference between expected and measured.
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78 www .cooperbussmann.com/BussmannWirelessResources Cooper Bussmann Wireless Ethernet & Device Ser ver BU-945U-E 802.11 DSSS User Manual 3A1582Rev1.6 A PPENDIX E - GNU F REE D OC L ICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
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