Programming & Installing the FreeWave Model FGR2- PE for a Wireless Network Bridge Ethernet Connection

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1 Programming & Installing the FreeWave Model FGR2- PE for a Wireless Network Bridge Ethernet Connection NOTE: JM Stewart utilizes an industrial 900 MHz RF Transceivers from FreeWave Technologies, model FGR2-PE. The FreeWave Wireless Transceiver (Model FGR2-PE) will arrive pre-configured. It is not necessary for you to program these Transceivers. Please skip to page 18 for installation instructions. Programming the Transceivers Start with the Transceiver that will be installed in your Building 1. Plug the Transceiver Ethernet Port #1 into either your computer (using an Ethernet crossover cable) or a switch/router using a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Connect the power adapter to the radio and a 110 volt outlet. 2. You will need to assign your computer a static IP address on the same subnet to access the radio. You can use See Figure #1. Figure # Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 1 of 22

2 3. The default IP address of the Transceiver from the factory is Open your web browser (Internet Explorer) and type into the address bar of your web browser. See figure #2. Figure #2 4. You will be prompted for a user name and password. The default username for the Administrator login is admin, the password is admin. See figure #3. Figure #3 NOTE: The first Window that you will see is the Status Window. This Window will include all of your device information. Nothing on this screen is user adjustable. See figure # Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 2 of 22

3 Figure #4 Status Window IP Setup: This Window will be used to setup the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the radio. Please check with your Network Administrator before changing these settings. This Window will also display the MAC address of the radio. 1. Configuring the IP Setup. See figure #5. a. Click on IP Setup. The IP Setup Window will be displayed. See figure #5. b. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway you have assigned to the building Transceiver. Leave the Web Page Port unchanged at 80. c. Record the IP Addresses for each Transceiver on a piece of paper and tape it to the Transceiver for future reference. d. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 3 of 22

4 Figure #5 IP Setup Window 2. Configuring the Serial Setup 1. See figure #6. e. Click on Serial Setup 1. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure #6. f. Set Mode to Disabled. g. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 4 of 22

5 Figure #6 Serial Setup 1 Window (Building Unit) 3. Configuring the Serial Setup 2. See figure #7. 1. Click on Serial Setup 2. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure #7. 2. Set Mode to Disabled. 3. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 5 of 22

6 Figure #7 Serial Setup 2 Window (Building Unit) 4. Configuring the Radio Setup. See figure #8. a. Click on Radio Setup. b. Set the Network Type to Point-to-Point. c. Set the Modem Mode to Gateway. d. Click on Call Book (near the bottom of the Radio Setup Window. This will open the Call Book Window. See figure #9. e. Call Book Window enter the serial number of the OTHER Transceiver in the space provided in line 0. See figure #9. (The Serial Number of the Transceiver can be found on the label attached to the Transceiver). f. Click the Save/Apply to save these changes. g. Click on Radio Setup to get back to the Radio Setup Browser Window h. Click on Save/Apply and then Reboot button for the ALL the changes to take effect. i. Close all Browser Windows. This concludes the programming of the Transceiver for your building Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 6 of 22

7 Figure #8 Radio Setup Window (Building Unit) Figure #9 Call Book Window (Building Unit) 2201 Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 7 of 22

8 Setting up the Transceiver that will be installed in your Sign 1. Plug the Transceiver into either your computer (using an Ethernet crossover cable) or a switch/router using a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. Connect the power adapter to the radio and a 110 volt outlet. 2. You will need to assign your computer a static IP address on the same subnet to access the radio. You can use See Figure #10. Figure #10 3. The default IP address of the Transceiver from the factory is Open your web browser (Internet Explorer) and type into the address bar of your web browser. See figure #11. Figure #11 4. You will be prompted for a user name and password. The default username for the Administrator login is admin, the password is admin. See figure # Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 8 of 22

9 Figure #12 NOTE: The first Window that you will see is the Status Window. This Window will include all of your device information. Nothing on this screen is user adjustable. See figure #13 Figure #13 Status Window 2201 Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 9 of 22

10 Configuring the IP Setup. See figure #5. 1. Click on IP Setup. The IP Setup Window will be displayed. See figure #5. 2. Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway you have assigned to this SIGN Transceiver. Leave the Web Page Port unchanged at Record the IP Addresses for each Transceiver on a piece of paper and tape it to the Transceiver for future reference. 4. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings. Configuring the Serial Setup 1. See figure # Open your Web Browser and type the IP Address into in the address bar of this Transceiver. (You programmed this in the previous step). See figure #2. 5. You will be prompted for a user name and password the default username for the Administrator login is admin, the password is admin. See figure #3. 6. Click on Serial Setup 1. The Serial Setup 1 window will be displayed. 7. Under Mode Select TCP Server 8. Enter 3001 in the box Labeled Port. 9. Change the Baud Rate to 115, Click on Modbus RTU to Enable. 11. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings. Figure #14 Serial Setup 1 Window (Sign Unit) 2201 Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 10 of 22

11 8. Configuring the Serial Setup 2. See figure # Click on Serial Setup 2. The Serial Setup window will be displayed. See figure # Set Mode to Disabled. a. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings. Figure #15 Serial Setup 2 Window (Sign Unit) 9. Configuring the Radio Setup. See figure # Click on Radio Setup. 2. Set the Network Type to Point-to-Point. 3. Set the Modem Mode to Endpoint. 4. Click on Save/Apply to save your settings. 5. Click on Call Book. This will open the Call Book Window. See figure # Call Book Window enter the serial number of the OTHER Transceiver in the space provided in line 0. (The Serial Number of the Transceiver can be found on the label attached to the Transceiver). 7. Click the Save/Apply button to save these changes. 8. Click on Reboot button for the ALL the changes to take effect. 9. Close all Browser Windows. Your Transceiver is ready to install Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 11 of 22

12 Figure #16 Radio Setup Window Figure #17 Call Book Window 2201 Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 12 of 22

13 Installing the Transceivers Included in the Transceiver box is the following: a. 2 ea. RF Transceivers installed in a Metal Enclosure. b. 1 set of Antenna adapters c. 1 Antenna Extension cable (to be used inside the sign). d. 1 Bulkhead Connector. e. 2 ea. Antennas f. 2 ea. power adapters g. 1 ea. cable with RJ45 connector on one end and a 6 pin Panduit on the other end. h. 1 ea. 6 Ft. length Ethernet cable i. Plastic Mounting Shoe. Connecting your Transceiver to the CPU board in the Sign 1. One Transceiver will be installed inside ID cabinet #1 of the sign. ID cabinet #1 is identified by the temperature probe mounted at the lower left corner of the LED cabinet. Figure #18 Figure #18 The Temp Probe is Located at the Bottom Left of ID# 1 NOTE: To Avoid electrical shock be sure and Install the Transceiver in the Sign BEFORE you plug in the Power Adapter Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 13 of 22

14 Figure #19 Connect the DB9 to Panduit Cable to COM 1 2. On ID cabinet #1, open the Lid on the LED portion of the sign by removing the Phillips screws on the bezel surrounding the Lexan Lens. 3. Unscrew the Wing Nuts at the bottom of the LED panel and remove the bolts. Raise the LED panel. Use the aluminum post located inside the sign to prop the LED paned up. This will expose the electronics mounted to the inside rear of the LED cabinet. 4. Attach the Antenna Cable to the Antenna Port on the Transceiver. 5. Attach the Plastic Mounting Shoe. To the inside of the sign just below the electronic circuit boards using sheet metal screws. Snap the transceiver into the Mounting Shoe. CAUTION: Do not place any electrical devices on the inside bottom of the LED cabinet. Water can collect in this location before draining out of the weep holes. 6. Connect the AC adapter provided to the AC receptacle inside the sign. It is highly recommended to secure the AC adapter to the receptacle with a nylon zip tie. Connect the other end to the power Receptacle on the Transceiver Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 14 of 22

15 7. Locate the serial cable. This cable has a RJ45 connector on one end and a 6 pin Panduit connector on the other end. Connect the RJ45 connector to the Serial Port on the Transceiver identified as COM 1. Attach the 6 pin Panduit connector to the RS232 port on the CPU board inside ID cabinet #1. This port is labeled RS232 on the CPU board. See figures #20 and #20a. 8. Make sure the RS232 / RS485 jumper is set correctly. Locate jumper pin set marked JP5, (This jumper is located 1 inch above and to the right of the connector you plugged the cable into in the previous step). The jumper should be on the set of pins marked 232. See figures #20 and #20a. 9. Most New signs have the Antenna mount on the right side of the sign nine inches below the top of the cabinet. Make sure all antenna connections are secure. Figure #20 Traditional CPU Board inside the Sign 2201 Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 15 of 22

16 Figure #20a New CPU Board inside the Sign Mounting the External Antenna 1. Drill a 5/8 hole in ID#1 side of LED cabinet 9 inches below the top of the LED cabinet to accommodate the bulkhead connector. Be careful not to interfere with the light Sensor mounted inside the cabinet. See figure #21 2. Mount the bulkhead connector in the hole you drilled in step#1. The O ring goes on the outside of the cabinet. The lock washer and retaining nut goes on the outside of the cabinet. See figure # Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 16 of 22

17 Figure #21 Mounting the External Antenna Figure #22 Installing the Bulkhead Connector 3. For a weather proof seal wrap external half of the bulkhead connector as well as 2 inches of the base of the antenna in the Arlon Silicone Self-Fusing Electrical Tape. See figure #23 4. Inside the sign screw the 10 ft. antenna cable to the bulkhead connector. 5. Dress the antenna cable and screw the other end of the antenna cable to the transceiver. Secure in place with nylon cable ties Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 17 of 22

18 Figure #23 Wrapping the Antenna in Silicone Self-Fusing Electrical Tape Connecting your Transceiver to the PC in your Building 1. Locate the Ethernet cable included with Transceiver. Attach one end of this cable to the 10/100 Ethernet Port#1 on the Transceiver. See figure # Attach the other end of the Ethernet cable to your network. 3. Connect the AC adapter provided to an AC receptacle. Connect the other end to the Power receptacle on the Wireless Transceiver. See figure # Using the included antenna adapters attach the antenna to the Antenna Port on the Transceiver. 5. After both Transceivers are connected, you should be able to successfully connect to the sign using Complay Software Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 18 of 22

19 Figure #24 The Transceiver Inside Your Building Troubleshooting Verifying Wireless Communications When the Transceivers are in range of each other they will continuously hand-shake or communicate with each other. This is indicated by a solid Green CD Light and a Flashing Red CTS light. If you are not getting these lights on your transceiver they are most likely out of range of each other. To correct this problem we recommend you move the Transceiver in your building closer to the sign. Verifying Your Network Connection 1. Click on the Microsoft Start button located in the bottom left corner of your screen. 2. Select Run from the pop up menu. 3. In the Run window type in cmd and click on OK. You should now see a command prompt window open Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 19 of 22

20 4. In the command prompt window type ping <space> and the IP Address of the Transceiver in the building (followed by the Enter key). See Figure #20. If this is not successful check your Ethernet connection to the Transceiver. Make sure there are no IP Address conflicts. If this is successful repeat the procedure using the IP Address of the Transceiver in the sign. Figure #20 Testing the Transceivers by Performing a Loopback Test (Using HYPER TERMINAL) 1. Open Hyper Terminal on Desktop. Hyper Terminal can be found from the Start button at: Start Programs Accessories Communications - Hyper Terminal. 2. A Connection Description Window will open. Figure # Enter any Name and click OK Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 20 of 22

21 Figure #21 4. Connect Using TCP/IP (Winsock). Figure # Type in Host Address of the Transceiver on your desk (example: ) 6. Type in port number 3001 Figure # Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 21 of 22

22 7. Click OK 8. Connect pin 1 to pin 2) on the 6 pin Panduit connector attached to the serial cable on the Transceiver in the sign. Type on Screen Characters should echo back to screen. 9. Exit Hyper Terminal 10. If this test is successful and you continue to have communications problems with the sign you can repeat the procedures with a loopback connector connected to the Transceiver in the sign. Also type in IP Address of the RF Transceiver on your sign. This will test the communications between the Transceivers. NOTE: Windows Vista and Windows 7 Operating Systems no longer have Hyperterminal installed. You can obtain a copy of Hyperterminal by searching the Internet for the following two files, or copy them from a Windows XP PC: hypertrm.exe hypertrm.dll Copy these files to your desktop and click on hypertrm.exe to run Hyperterminal Cantu Court Suite 215 Sarasota, FL Page 22 of 22