User Manual

Model: GW3030v2
Revision P1A
USER MANUAL
Gateway GW3030 v2.0
Ambient Systems B.V.
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2 Preface
2.1 What is the Gateway GW3030 v2.0?
The Gateway GW3030 v2.0 is a self-configuring mesh-routing device in the 3000 Series wireless network. It is
intended to be used in warehouses, trailers etc. to act as interface between a 3000 Series network and a PC
application (for example AmbientStudio). For this purpose, the device is equipped with a USB port (type mini
B) and a RS232 port (RJ11 connector). The Gateway allows the user –via a serial protocol- to interact with
SmartPoints, MicroRouters and the Gateway itself e.g. to receive temperature samples, to request information
or to configure devices.
The Gateway operates on mains power and is equipped with a rechargeable backup battery. It can be
powered through USB.
2.2 Features
1. Self-configuring and self-healing mesh network
The Gateway operates completely autonomous in establishing a self-healing mesh network. It receives
messages from SmartPoints and MicroRouters and decides what the best route is for messages to
reach their final destination. It adapts its routing to wireless dynamics. If a certain connection is
temporarily blocked, messages are sent on a detour to reach their destination. The Gateway GW3030
v2.0 can serve up to 31 MicroRouters.
2. Support for security
The Gateway supports secure transfer of messages. Message payloads can be encrypted and network
keys are required to join a network.
3. Mains power and rechargeable battery
The Gateway is intended to be statically deployed in warehouses, trailers and so on. It is designed to
be mains powered via power adapter or via USB, however, if mains power fails, it is powered from a
rechargeable backup battery with enough capacity to last for 72 hours.
4. Long range
The Gateway has a combined Power Amplifier (PA) & Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) offering maximum
radio range.
5. Easy installation, low maintenance
Due to its self-configuration capabilities, the Gateway is easy to install and requires low maintenance.
Periodically it reports network connectivity information that can be used to increase overall
performance. LED feedback is available to assess device status in one glance.
2.3 Conventions
This user manual uses the following typographical conventions to mark certain portions of text: new terms,
foreign phrases, and other important passages are emphasized in italics.
Everything that represents input or output of the computer, in particular commands, program code, and
screen output, is shown in a mono-spaced font and separated by borders. Within such passages, italics
(example) indicate place-holders; you must insert an actual value instead of the place-holder. On occasion,
parts of program code are emphasized in bold face (example), if they have been added or changed since the
preceding example.