Operation/Reference Guide NXR-ZGW/-ZRP NetLinx ZigBee Compatible Gateway and Repeater C o n t r o l S y s t e m A cc e s s o r i e s La s t u pda t ed : 7 /3 0 /20 0 8
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview ............................................................................................................1 NXR-ZGW Specifications........................................................................................... 1 NXR-ZRP Specifications ............................................................................................ 3 How ZigBee works....................................................................................................
Table of Contents Network ........................................................................................................................ 19 Enabling and disabling the wireless network ................................................................ 19 Connecting an NXR-ZRP to the network for the first time ............................................ 19 Setting the PAN channel ...............................................................................................
Overview Overview The NXR-ZGW (FG5791-01) is an Ethernet to ZigBee wireless gateway. The NXR-ZGW features a 10BaseT, half duplex Ethernet port capable of Power over Ethernet (PoE), 16 Mbytes of Flash, 16 Mbytes of SDRAM, and a ZigBee module, and is controlled via a web server interface. The NXR-ZRP (FG5791-02) is a ZigBee wireless repeater that features 16 Mbytes of Flash, 16 Mbytes of SDRAM, and a ZigBee module. NXR-ZGW Specifications The following table outlines the specifications for the NXR-ZGW.
Overview NXR-ZGW (FG5791-01) Specifications (Cont.) Rear Components: Power connector Two power options are available: • 2-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector • Power Over Ethernet (PoE) - powers the device through the CAT5 cable. Both Power and Data can be transmitted simultaneous through the CAT5 cable when using the appropriate equipment.
Overview NXR-ZRP Specifications The following table outlines the specifications for the NXR-ZRP. NXR-ZRP (FG5791-02) Specifications Dimensions (HWD): • 906 x 2.500 x 3.424 (23.01 mm x 63.50 mm x 86.96 mm) depth does not include antenna Weight: • 0.25 lbs (113.39g) Power: 10.5 - 18 VDC; 13.5 (nominal operation voltage) Memory: • 16 Mbytes of Flash • 1 Megabit external memory Radio Specifications: Frequency IEEE 802.15.
Overview NXR-ZRP (FG5791-02) Specifications (Cont.) Other AMX Products: • Mio Modero R-3 Remote (FG148-03) • Mio Modern R-4 Remote (FG148-04) • NXR-ZGW NetLinx ZigBee Gateway (FG5791-01) • NXA-WAP 2403A 3 dBI Antenna (FG2255-20) • NXA-WAP 2405A 5.5 dBI Antenna (FG2255-21) • NXA-WAP 2413A Mounting Bracket (FG2255-24) Connection LEDs Reset Button PWR/STATUS ICSP RF ANT RESET (Front) Antenna Mount 12VDC 2-pin 3.5mm Phoenix power connector PWR (Rear) FIG.
Overview How ZigBee works The ZigBee wireless personal network technology protocol provides a framework for reliable, costeffective, low-power, wireless networked, monitoring and control products based on an open global standard. (More information on the ZigBee standard is available at http://www.zigbee.org.) Many ZigBee-enabled devices use ZigBee exclusively as a communication and control interface, but not all: some have the option of switching between ZigBee, standard IR, or a combination of the two.
Overview Mesh Network Arrangements The following installations depend upon the criteria for the network. A home installation would perhaps only need one NXR-ZGW or PAN ID where a commercial installation might require a NXR-ZGW and several NXR-ZRPs. When adding a ZigBee network to a NetLinx master, an Ethernet switch or hub must be added to the master for proper function of the ZigBee network. Single PAN ID installations After you have installed the NXR-ZGW, you should consider the arrangement of devices.
Overview 1 hop NXR-ZGW (Coordinator) NetLinx Master CAT5 Ethernet connection Mio R-4 Mio R-4 PAN ID 1 2 hops 1 hop 3 hops NXR-ZGW (Coordinator) NetLinx Master NXR-ZRP (Router) Mio R-4 Mio R-4 Mio R-4 Mio R-4 CAT5 Ethernet connection NXR-ZRP (Router) Mio R-4 Mio R-4 PAN ID 2 FIG. 4 Multiple PAN ID Network FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device must not cause harmful interference and 2.
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Installation Installation Things to Consider Before Starting Several factors will help decide the best place to install NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP devices. Before installing, consider the following: Location and Antenna Direction The best location for NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP devices are usually in the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile devices. Try to place the antenna in a position that can best cover your wireless network.
Installation Connecting the Optional Accessory Antennas Several accessory 2.4GHz antennas are available for use with NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP devices. Each of these antennas is uniquely suited to meet a wide variety of installation requirements. Determining the Power Source Based upon location and the availability of electricity, select one of the two following methods for power: 2-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector - Prepare the captive wire pair and insert it into the connector.
Installation Using the PSN NetLinx connector for power The PWR and GND cable from the 12 VDC power supply must be connected to the corresponding location on the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive wire connector (FIG. 6). PWR + 12 VDC Power Supply GND To the Device FIG. 6 12 VDC Power Connector Wiring Diagram 1. Insert the PWR and GND wires on the terminal end of a PSN 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive wire cable. Match the wiring locations of the +/- on both the power supply and the terminal connector. 2.
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Setting up a Network Setting up a Network After you have established the location of the gateway (page 9), connected it (page 10), provided power (page 10), and placed the device in either a rack(page 11) or wall installation (page 11) you can then begin configuring the NXR-ZGW and adding an NXR-ZRP and ZigBee-compatible devices to the network. 1. Confirm the NXR-ZGW is receiving power by checking the PWR LED (See “Front and Rear Components of the NXR-ZGW” on page 2.). 2.
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NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages To access the Configuration Manager pages, enter the IP address of the NXR-ZGW into your web browser; the default IP address for the NXR-ZGW is 192.168.1.140. When prompted, enter your username and password in the spaces provided. Upon accessing the Configuration Manager, the user must enter a username and password.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Summary Page (Cont.) Gateway The IP gateway used by this unit. Device ID The ICSP device number of this unit Wireless The state (Disabled/Enabled) of the wireless connection. Channel The channel the ZigBee wireless will use. Pan ID The ZigBee personal area network ID used. Access List The current state of the Access List (Disabled/Enabled). Distribute Password Current mode of ZigBee password distribution (Disabled/Enabled).
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Configuration Network IP Settings The Network IP Settings page is used to set IP and DNS addresses. The IP address can be either a static or dynamic assignment. FIG. 8 IP Settings Page IP Address IP • Dynamic: IP address and subnet mask are requested from the DHCP server. • Static: User provides IP address information. Host The hostname of the unit. IP Address The IP address of the unit. Subnet Mask The IP subnet mask of the unit.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Setting the DNS Address 1. In the menu at the top of the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager, select IP Settings under the section Configuration. 2. Click the Static radio button in the IP Address section. 3. Type the Domain Suffix in the field provided. 4. Type the necessary DNS IP numbers in the fields. 5. Click Accept. 6. In the The system will need to reboot for changes to take effect window, click OK.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Personal Area Network (PAN) Network The Network page allows you to modify the status of the Personal Area Network. FIG. 10 Network Page Network Page Network status Lists whether the network is online or offline. Wireless Enables or disables the ZigBee wireless networking. PAN ID The current PAN ID number for the device. Country/Region Drop down menu; sets ZigBee region (US, Europe, Japan).
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages 10. Click Accept. Setting the PAN channel 1. In the menu on the top of the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager, select Network under the section Pan. 2. Click the radio button to Disable the wireless network. This activates the Country/Region and Channel dropdown menus. 3. Select your country or region of operation from the drop down menu. 4. Select the Channel number from the drop down menu. 5. Click Accept.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Connections All devices connected to the NXR-ZGW is displayed on this page. FIG. 11 Connections Page Each device provides the following: Connections Page No. The Netlinx ID number. EUI-64 The 64 bit ZigBee EUI address of the device. Description The device's description, supplied by the device. Type The specific type of device being accessed.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Finding the amount of time a signal takes from the device to the gateway and back 1. In the menu on the top of the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager, select Connections under the section Pan. 2. The "Latency" column lists the amount of time the current signal takes to go from the device to the gateway and back again. Determining the device link quality 1.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages PAN Device Details From the Connections page, clicking on a device’s EUI-64 number opens the PAN Device Details page. FIG. 12 PAN Device Details Page Each device provides the following: PAN Device Details Page Device Options • On Access List: Controls whether the device is on the access list for the Connections page. Connected Device • Device Type: The type of network device. • Locate: Finds the location of the device if active.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages PAN Device Details Page (Cont.) ZigBee Networking • Application Version: The version of the ZigBee application being used. • Pan ID: ID number for the device within the PAN. Connection Log The device or devices currently or previously connected to the network. Putting a device on the Access List 1. From the PAN Device Details page, check to see if the On Access List: button in the Device Options section is on or off. 2.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Changing a device’s ZigBee networking information 1. The PAN Device Details page also allows users to enter a new PAN ID number for a particular device, if the device is currently active. To enter a new PAN ID number, enter the new number in the PAN ID field. 2. Click the Accept button. A new window opens that reads "Are you sure you wish to accept these new changes?" Click OK to accept the new changes. 3.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Utilities Device Firmware The device details page shows all the information about the status of firmware on a network’s devices. FIG. 13 Device Firmware Page Device Firmware Updates Permissions to allow firmware uploads to the selected device. EUI-64 The 64-bit EUI address of the device. Description The name and location of the device, as provided by the device. Status The current activity of the device, whether active or asleep.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Connection Log The connection log is a list of all recent ZigBee device activity. FIG. 14 Connection Log Page Connection Log Page # The device’s NetLinx ID number Connection Indicates the connection status of the device. EUI-64 The 64-bit EUI address of the device. Device # The device's ICSP device number. Determining the connection status of a device 1.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Traffic Log The traffic log shows traffic statistics for all ZigBee devices. FIG. 15 Traffic Log Page Traffic Log Page Device # The device's ICSP device number. EUI-64 The 64-bit EUI address of the device. Description The device's description, supplied by the device. Device Type The types are: • End Device • Repeater • PAN coordinator. RX The total number of bytes received by the device since it connected.
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Finding the device traffic 1. In the menu on the top of the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager, select Traffic Log under the section Utilities. 2. The traffic byte count of each device is located within the columns RX and TX. RX lists received traffic, while TX lists transmitted traffic Clicking on the EUI-64 number in the Traffic Log page will open the device’s PAN Device Details page (see FIG. 12).
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Device Configuration Device Configuration Sending Firmware to The NXR-ZGW Before beginning the Upgrade process Set up and configure your NetLinx Master. Refer to your particular NetLinx Master instruction manual for detailed setup procedures. Prepare the communication on the NXR-ZGW for use. Refer to the Setting up a Network section on page 13. Refer to the NetLinx Studio version 2.4 or higher Help file for information on uploading firmware files via Ethernet.
Device Configuration 3. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 16). List of previously saved IP Addresses FIG. 16 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings 4. Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog. 5.
Device Configuration 3. After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the PC and the Master, verify the NXR-ZGW appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window. The default device value is 10001. 4. If the device firmware version is not the latest available; locate and download the latest firmware file from the www.amx.com > Tech Center > Downloadable Files > Firmware Files section of the website. 5.
Device Configuration Using the ID Button to Change the NXR-ZGW’s Device Number 1. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.4 (default location is Start >Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx Studio 2.4). 2. Access the Device Addressing dialog (FIG. 18) by selecting Diagnostics > Device Addressing from the Main menu. Enter the new NXR-ZGW value Assign the new value to the NXR-ZGW A B FIG. 18 Device Addressing dialog (using the ID mode to set the NXR-ZGW device value) 3.
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