7170 IP Link Remote Receiver User Manual
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1. AC Input Attach the provided 16 5 VAC 40 45 VA source to this terminal Use min 18 Ga wiring between transformer and J2 AC Input Telephone Attach to the phone system for proper line seizure functionality via an RJ 31X jack using minimum 26 AWG wire This is used for modem backup communication to IP Link Server This line must be protected with a UL Listed 497A Secondary Protector The modem feature has not been evaluated by UL Ethernet Jack Attach to the LAN or WAN that connects to the IP Link Server Use standard CAT 5 Ethernet cable This line must be protected with a UL Listed 497B Secondary Protector Console Port dB 9 Serial port used to program and configure the IP Link s parameters Use standard serial cable appropriate for terminal being used Connections on Radio Control Board This is the bottom Board It isan AES 7001 PCB Radio Transceiver Cable Connect the dB 9 male connector on the end of this cable to the dB 9 female connector on the radio transceiver Telephone Connection Line Seizing Ethernet Jack RF Control Modem LED Red Reset Button Access Modem in socket Tro Hole ri Power Connector i BATA J2 Input 16 5 V 40 45 VA Board SVC LED gt Ethernet a ts INK ACTLEDs CD RF Control Board Input Terminal Block 386 DOS Computer Ethernet RF or Radio Board ME Control Board Top fi gt Bottom Radio Transceiver Cable and DB Connector z N2. the RX LED will stay on continuously for more than 20 seconds The IP Link should not be installed in this location until the source of the interference is located and resolved Intermittent on and off of the RX LED is normal operation 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 17 IF THE 70051 AES MultiNet Receiver IS NOT CONFIGURED AND ONLINE READY TO ACCEPT SIGNALS FROM THIS UNIT THEN STOP Install and configure the AES MultiNet receiver First This product incorporates field programmable software In order for the product to comply with the requirements in the Standard for Control Units and Accessories for Fire Alarm Systems UL 864 certain programming features or options must be limited to specific values or not used at all as indicated below Program Permitted in Possible functional Feature or Option UL 864 Y N settings Settings permitted in UL 864 TCP IP Socket timeout Y 12 30 30 Link Layer Y 0 254 Primary IP Link 0 Secondary IP Link 0 Others IP Links 1 not higher than 4 ACK Mode Y 0 Normal 1 Quick Set to 1 Quick PinG Y Yes No Yes To configure the IP Link Transceiver you communicate with it via the Console Serial Port Use a serial terminal program Hyper Terminal to configure the IP Link Transceiver Using this software allows you to send ASCII character instructions and view the response on the terminal s display The IP Link Transceiver has a built in LOBASE T Ethernet Port incorporated into the system
3. lt F gt 3 When prompted press lt Y gt 4 When prompted for Tone or Pattern press lt T gt 5 During the 10 second transmission record your meter s reading 6 An SWR reading of less than 3 to 1 is acceptable 7 Ifthe reading is greater than 3 to 1 then replace the antenna coax and or coaxial connectors until the reading falls below the acceptable level 8 To exit press lt Q gt on the Setup Menu 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 31 13 5 Test RF Communication Functionality The easiest method to locally test RF functionality is to have a programmed AES Subscriber unit with 7041 Hand Held Programmer available Use the Display Status function lt Shft gt lt F4 gt to determine if your subscriber is connected to the network and most importantly that RT1 contains the ID of the IP Link Transceiver and that the Link Layer Level and NETCON are as expected Level should be 1 higher than the Link Layer setting in the IP Link Transceiver Contact an operator at the location of the AES Supervising IP Link Transceiver Station to confirm that signals are coming in from this IP Link Transceiver This test of course is also confirming TCP IP communication or complete end to end testing as well AES Service Procedure Contact AES Corporation at 800 237 6387 or 978 535 7310 to receive a Return Authorization Number Have the AES part number and serial number ready beforehand Repack equipment in original or equi
4. not RS 232 IP Link Control Board y Middle ME A LEDs DB 9 Console TX RX WA AL s Serial Port S Sa g IP Link Control ct JI Reset Button 5 Middle Board Figure D Illustration of IP Link Transceiver PCB Stack NOTE Do Not Power Up The IP Link Transceiver Until An AES MultiNet Receiver Is On line And Ready For This Unit To Attempt To Connect 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 11 WARNING Itis unlawful to operate this equipment without a valid radio station license If the antenna or cables connected to this equipment come in contact with electrical power lines DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY may result Never install the antenna where people may come in contact with it as SERIOUS INJURY may result Test this system periodically for proper operation AES a E odically Tor proper AES O assumes no responsibility for this equipment s failure z O to operate AES s sole responsibility is to repair or O O 0s5 replace any AES device found to be defective during the warranty period FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation oe CANADIAN COMPLIANCE This digital apparatus 20 does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digita
5. operate at its optimum long into the future The provided AES 52 0054 surge suppressor should be installed in a weather tight enclosure such as a UL Listed NEMA4 enclosure 5 Technical Specifications Listed below are the technical specifications for the 7170 IP Link Transceiver Transformer Input rating is 16 5 Volts AC at 40 45VA Use only approved transformer Models AES 1640 Amseco XF 1640 ELK P N ELK TRG1640 TDC Power P N DA 40 16 5 MG Electronics P N MGT1640 DC Current Draw 370mA standby 900mA transmit 7170 DC operating voltage is 12 Volts nominal Onboard Fuse Self Resetting Not User Serviceable Rechargeable Gel Type Batteries Required 12 Volt 10 Ampere Hour Low Battery Condition AC Fail and Charger Trouble are reported to Central Station Operating Ttempurature Range 0 to 49 C 32 to 120 F Storage Temperature Range 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F Relative Humidity Range 0 to 85 RHC Non Condensing Transceiver Standard UHF Frequency Ranges 410 440MHz 440 470MHz 470 512MHz Standard Transceiver RF Output Power 2 Watts Location Indoor Dry Locations 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 7 2 5 8 2 34 2 5 8 4 13 1 2 12 3 4 12 3 8 lt VAES ntelliNet Figure C Enclosure Dimensions 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 6 Installation The IP Link Transceiver installation site is a critical element of the AES ntel iNet network Every installation is unique taking into ac
6. EE IT Auto detect Auto detect Figure J HyperTerminal Connection Description 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 19 3 Do Not enter any Details for the Country region Area code or Phone number Instead just pull down the Connect using and choose your available free Com Port and select OK 4 Under the Connect using select the Com port that you will be using y IP Link HyperTerminal lle Edit iew Connect To a IP Link Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region United States 1 Area code Phone number Connectusing Lucent Win Modem Lucent Win Modem COM3 COM1 COM TCP IP Winsock Auto detect Auto detect Figure K HyperTerminal Connect To 5 Under Port Settings change Bits per second to 19200 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control NONE Press OK 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 20 COM 1 Properties Port Settings Bits per second Data bits Panty Stop bits Flow control Figure L HyperTerminal COM Properties 6 HyperTerminal is now configured for use with the 7170 IP Link IP Link HyperTerminal Ele Eck yew Cal Tramfer Hep Ce a3 0S f Conmected 0 00 16 Auto detect Auto Getect Figure M HyperTerminal after configuration 10 1 3 Getting to the IP Link s Command Prompt Once your terminal program configur
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8. Input Port is required to perform testing of the IP Link Transceiver at the local installed location Instructions for connecting and configuring a terminal to the IP Link transceiver can be found in Section 10 Programming and Setup of the 7170 IP Link Transceiver Receiving the output on your terminal s display confirms most of the basic functionality of the IP Link Transceiver and interaction with all the boards 13 3 Testing the Ethernet Network Connection If the IP Link is unable to connect to a AES MultiNet receiver you may want to perform some basic tests to determine what level if any your network adapter has The first test is a visual test There are two Ethernet status LED indicators located in the lower left corner of the IP Link Control board There may be no physical connection to an active Ethernet port on a switch if the LNK or Link LED is not on Use the PING command to test another IP device connection The ping command is issued from a command prompt accessed by pressing X during boot up when prompted with AES UIPLink UCMD Version 0 03 after a reset is initiated 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 30 Ping the Gateway address assigned to this IP Link If it can t ping the Gateway the IP Link may not be configured properly If the AES MultiNet receiver is on the same LAN you should be able to get a successful ping response from its IP address AES MultiNet Receivers accessed across the Internet may not be a
9. P 192 168 0 100 EWAY 192 168 0 1 MASK 255 255 255 0 IMPORTANT After changes are made in the conf txt file to the IPLINK IP parameters which include the fields IPLINK_IPADDRESS IPLINK_NETMASK and IPLINK_GATEWAY it is advised to delete the existing or rename wattcp cfg file in B BIN This will force the wattcp cfg file to be recreated on the next restart using the parameters from the CONF file Use the following procedure to delete the WATTCP CFG file 1 2 3 4 5 From the B gt prompt of the IP Link type dir bin then press lt Enter gt The resulting list of files you should include the WATTCP CFG file Type del bin wattcp cfg then lt Enter gt This should delete the file Confirm by repeating the dir command above Link and is aware of your the IP Link or cycle power When the IP Link reboots it will reconfigure itself using the parameters from the CONF file If the values are correct the IP Link should successfully connect to the AES MultiNet Receiver A heartbeat message should be displayed about every 5 seconds NOTE The administrator of the AES MultiNet Receivers must provide the necessary configuration information properly configure the Receiver s Business Units to receive communication from this IP Link and is aware of your intent to activate the IP Link on the network 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 26 12 Edit the file CONF TXT and WATTCP CFG files 12 1 Configurat
10. P CFG file 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 27 12 5 Testing the new configuration 1 First connect the Ethernet and phone wires 2 The new configuration can be tested by resetting the IP Link thereby forcing it to reinitialize using the new files Cycling power is a better method as all boards will restart If you are accessing the IP Link by some remote method configuration that is beyond the scope of this document and you do not have access the hardware you can start the IP Link by issuing the command UCMD on the command prompt The start up screen should look something similar to the text below UCMD UIPLINK 100001111 S192 168 0 11 P7070 N101 AES UIPLink UCMD Version 0 02 Running UIPLink v Setting Watchdog 70 Sec Calculating UIPLINK exe Checksum Please Wait Bytes Read 512Bytes Read 1024By Done We are UIPLINK exe with a Chksum of OxF091 File Size 135040 Press Enter for Menu UIPLink S0 4 4 Startup ChkSum F091 Size 135040 Heart Rate 5 Seconds IPlinkID 00000002 Queued 0 Software Version For Server Initializing TCP IP Sockets My IP Address is 192 168 0 11 sendRequest TT Opening 192 168 0 101 on Port 7070 ServerTime amp Date Sync Thu Jan 06 18 10 46 2005 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 28 12 6 Set Up Menu and Commands During normal operation when the Modem is not selected for testing or backup communication press S plus lt Enter gt to access the Setup Menu Onc
11. Part of configuring the IP Link Transceiver includes editing data files that contain ASCII text strings of parameters Once you have connected to the Console port with a terminal program you can reset the unit and be presented with an Option to go to a terminal mode that display the DOS command prompt Commands can be entered at this prompt 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 18 10 1 Communicating with the 7170 IP Link Transceiver These are instructions for configuring the HyperTerminal emulation program This program be used to directly communicate with the IP Link Transceiver via the Console port to edit essential configuration files Other Terminal Emulator software can be used 10 1 1 Connect the PC to the IP Link The Serial cable needed to connect the PC s Serial port to the Console Port on the IP Link is an RS 232 straight through not null modem cable It is connected between the 7170 Console port and the COM port of your PC running a terminal program 10 1 2 Configure Hyper Terminal to communicate with the 7170 1 Open Hyper Terminal application 2 Enter a name and choose an icon for this connection IP Link would be a good choice for a name that you would recognize in the future when needed Select an icon for the connection and then select OK Y New Connection HyperTerminal Connection Description a New Connection Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Name IP Link Icon EEL
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13. Sa La awe Sa ES lt a SAE CORPORATION S IntelliNet AES 7170 IP Link Receiver Remote amp Local Supplemental Information 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 1 Table of Contents 2 Product Description AES 7170 IP Link SySteM ccccccccccssssssssceeececesseseeeeeeeeescesseaeaeseeeeesseseasaeeeeeeesensenaees 4 2 1 71470 IP Link TRANS COIVE Fisiccssceacecesscestusssteacusktecsbesctaduusceceanvasctecuvsssedehusdleacuuscdlecsexedeacavdsdecettscdcacsusstecaetsde 5 2 2 ASM Antenna Supervision Module 71 70SWR cccccsscccecssssececssssececssssececseeeecessesseceesessecessesaeesensaaess 5 2 3 Antennae a E E E catesapoensteeas E E EE E E 6 2 4 Cables and COnnectOrs sosessireereraisineei aen NENNE AE S NEENA AERES 6 2 5 AES 52 0054 Surge SUPPIeSSOM cccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeceeeeseseseeeseeeseeeseeeeceeseseseeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseseseeeeeees 6 2 6 NLS al MOC SM esccciss sec testa cen e ahecesseiie dnc dh can AATE EAR 6 2 7 Typical Unique Installation Tool Requirements cccccccecessssssseseceeeceeseaaeseceeecesseeaaeseeeessessesuaeeeeess 6 3 Safety CONSID ATIONS 2 lt 5 sins cescsesced cedera Sei ee ed ccd ASanawe Risen ved aeaiia aE AlUawawe ceceece ds ENa E E EAEE Renae 7 4 Environmental Considerations ccccccsssssecesssneecesseeeececsenaecesseaaececseaaecesseaaeceeseaaececeeeaecesseaaeeeeseaaeeesseaaeeeeeaas 7 5 Technical Specifications nsise a E EE es Heads sb eece coed EEE
14. _IPADDRESS 10 0 6 134 IPLINK_NETMASK 255 255 0 0 IPLINK_GATEWAY 10 0 1 7 TCPTIMEOUT 30 ASM_MODULE_PRESENT 0 ASM_ALARM_TO_TAMPER 0O LEDBOARD_PRESENT 0 SCONFCS 1234 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 23 11 1 2 Lines starting with These are comment lines Any line beginning with the symbol is a comment line and will not be read as a parameter of the IP Link s configuration 11 1 3 IP Link ID This is a unique AES ntelliNet 4 digit ID or account hexadecimal values between 0001 and FFFF that identifies this IP Link on the AES nte liNet RF Network and in the AES MultiNet Receivers AES suggests selecting your IP Link ID s to be easily picked out of a list of Subscriber ID s An example is using Hexadecimal characters such as FFO1 FFO2 AAAA and BBBB or repeating numbers such as 1111 and 2222 This makes recognizing the IP Link ID easier ID 0000 is not allowed 11 1 4 Cypher code This is your AES ntelliNet RF network s 4 digit Cypher code between 0000 and FFFF This unique code ties the IP Link to the Subscribers on the transceiver assigned frequency Valid numbers are 0 to 9 and A F hexadecimal value Contact Technical Support if this feature is desired Do not use 0000 as all AES ntelliNet Subscribers are shipped with this code 11 1 5 Security and Encrypt settings Do not change these settings unless instructed by AES These two parameters should both have a value of 1 11 1 6 Link layer and Ack Mode These ar
15. arget name as conf txt NOTE Do not add spaces or any other comments unless preceded by On lines with data do not add any comments Comments work only for the whole line mixed lines with configuration data and comments ARE NOT ALLOWED Do not change the order of data Preserve the original CONF TXT by saving changes using the Save As function using a new name 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 22 11 1 1 Example of CONF TXT The IP Link configuration settings are saved in the CONF TXT file which is stored on the B drive of an IP Link B An explanation of each parameter can be found on the following pages Some of the parameters will require the consultation of the Network Administrator or IT specialist familiar with your network IPLINKID OxAAAA CYPHER 0x1985 SECURITY 1 ENCRYPT 1 LINK_LAYER 0 ACK_MODE 0x83 Server configuration RECEIVER1 10 0 6 243 RECEIVER2 10 0 9 3 RECEIVER3 10 0 6 61 RECEIVER4 10 0 9 4 RECEIVERS NO RECEIVER RECEIVER6 NO RECEIVER RECEIVER7 NO RECEIVER RECEIVER8 NO RECEIVER PORT_AT_1 7070 PORT_AT_2 7070 PORT_AT_3 7070 PORT_AT_4 7070 PORT_AT_5 7070 PORT_AT_6 7070 PORT_AT_7 7070 PORT_AT_8 7070 HEARTRATE 5 If no phone is available set as NO MODEM PHONE1 NO MODEM PHONE2 NO MODEM PHONE3 NO MODEM PHONE4 NO MODEM PHONES NO MODEM PHONE6 NO MODEM PHONE7 NO MODEM PHONE8 NO MODEM MODEMINIT ATM2S0 0S91 11S7 50S9 6 amp Q6 amp W0O IPlink TCP IP settings IPLINK
16. ble to respond to a ping depending on firewall configurations Attempt to ping any known IP address on the Internet to test the Internet access There are many possible 8 8 8 8 and 8 8 4 4 are two possibilities These are Google s public DNS servers Ping other known IP addresses Be advised an IP Link is not supposed to respond to a ping request If it does there is usually a much longer delay than you would normally expect and many or several failures Some Examples of using ping ping 10 0 6 243 lt Enter gt This is the IP address of your 7705i in the network ping 10 0 1 1 lt Enter gt Ping typical gateway in a 10 0 1 xxx network ping 8 8 8 8 lt Enter gt Pings a public Google DNS server 13 4 Test RF Signal Tests in this part are intended to check the transmission line and components for proper operation and problems This is a very important test and should be performed as soon after power up as feasible Operating the unit with a faulty transmission line or component could cause damage to electronics in the unit As a precaution you could disconnect the dB9 connector from the transceiver inside the IP Link until this test can be performed To test your IP Link s RF signal you need to connect a power meter or SWR meter in the coax line to read power As with other tests you need a terminal connected to the Serial Input of the IP Link 1 While on the normal Heartbeat screen enter the Setup Menu by pressing lt S gt 2 Press
17. ceiver for processing and distribution The figure below illustrates a typical IP Link system deployment TCPAP WAN LAN INTERNET ETHERNET AES 7705 MultiNet Receiver AES 7705i MultiNet Receiver Secondary Primary 9A ES ntelliNet AES IntelliNet Radio Network bez mev ie AES IntelliNet Radio Network 7170 1P Link 7170 IP Link Erare Figure A Typical AES ntelliNet Network Configuration The AES 7170 IP Link System is available in a single or dual configuration In a dual configuration the second IP Link Transceiver acts as the backup Each IP Link Transceiver will be configured to monitor and be monitored by a AES MultiNet receiver Detection of troubles and switching between primary and secondary is automatic This product shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72 NEC UL 827 and all applicable local codes 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 7170 IP Link Transceeiver To TELCO UL 497A Secondary Protector UL 497B Secondary Protector Surge Protector AES number 7230 Ethernet Network Enclosure Tamper Switch Transformer Enclosure Backup AES 1640 ENCL Battery Bi 12Volt 10AH Granna Antenna Supervision Module ASM Figure B Typical 7170 IP Link Transceiver Installation All wiring and installation must comply with relevant UL installation standards and local buildings codes Transf
18. count structure geography and other factors This section covers elements of the system installation and operation Read the entire document before proceeding with your installation e Read the Manual and any other provided documents e Study each component to understand its mounting and installation characteristics e Decide how each component be will be installed in your facility e Proceed with the installation in a manner that serves your needs best e Test your installation as outlined in this manual 6 1 7170 IP Link Transceiver Enclosure Mounting Mount the enclosure on a permanent surface such as a plywood backboard attached to a wall Locate it so that the coax runs to the antenna without tight bending kinking or producing strain on the coax and its connectors Use mounting hardware of appropriate size to support the weight of the enclosure 6 2 Antenna It is a requirement in a commercial operation when growing a network to cover a large area Fora professional installation you can install the major components run the required cables and then retain a qualified radio technician to perform the RF portion of the installation 1 Antenna Mounts and connectors 2 All RF Connectors Terminations 3 RF Lightning Suppressor Grounding 4 Final check to assure that your installation is getting maximum performance Contact the radio technician BEFORE you begin any part of the installation which is a mix of science and art Radio sig
19. e modem capable A phone line will also be used in the event that the TCP IP connection of a receiver is down to deliver non Check In and Alarm messages An RJ31X is required to seize phone line if line is not dedicated NOTE A dedicated phone line is not required although the IP Link will call out at least twice a day to do modem tests If the IP Links and AES MultiNet receivers are located in close proximity you may want to consider using a small office or home office PBX or phone simulator This removes the need to have POTS lines available or dedicated to the devices Contact AES Support or search our knowledgebase for additional information 8 1 5 Console Port access over TCP IP for remote locations For remote locations where access to the IP Link s serial console port is not convenient you may want to consider the installation of a Serial to TCP IP converter to allow remote access to the IP Link configuration console port across the Internet For details please contact AES Technical Support at 800 237 6387 Option 4 or support aes intellinet com 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 15 9 Indicators There are several LED indicators and one speaker in the IP Link transceiver Below are descriptions of their functions 9 1 Interface Board LEDs and Speaker SVC Red LED This LED is to indicate the status of the connection to the AES MultiNet receiver it is configured to communicate with If the LED is on then the hear
20. e Static IP address DOES NOT NEED TO BE A STATIC IP ADDRESS ON THE PUBLIC INTERNET It is acceptable and preferred that the IP address be an address on the firewall protected local network that allows access to the Internet if the IP Link needs Internet connectivity to access the Receivers The gateway providing Internet access can be static or dynamic on the Internet 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 14 8 1 3 Quality of network service Speed is not as important as quality or up time For this reason we suggest Business Class or Business Grade service Also be advised that Residential DSL service frequently does not provide the quality of service required by an IP Link to meet its 24 7 365 required up time The preferred network design is to have all the AES MultiNet devices connected to a dedicated unmanaged switch with no workstations included on the dedicated switch that will be used for any other corporate network access That dedicated switch is then connected to the corporate switch allowing workstations access to the Receivers IP Link 1 Remote IP Link 2 lt 3 Feet i kia Switch Dedicated Switch Corporate Switch Router Workstation Workstation Firewall Workstation Primary MultiNet Receiver Secondary MultiNet Receiver MultiNet Devices on a Corporate Network Figure I 8 1 4 Analog phone lin
21. e settings related to the RF network topology Do not change unless instructed by an AES Technical Support Link Layer should be 0 Options for Ack Mode 0x83 FAST default 0x82 NORMAL 11 1 7 Receiver TCP IP Settings These are the IP addresses and Ports of the AES MultiNet Receivers These IP addresses would be either a local IP address of the Receiver for local IP Links or a public IP address for remote IP Links to connect to the designated Receiver across the Internet Depending on your network configuration the IP address may need to be port forwarded at a firewall to the inside address of the Receiver Consult with your IT specialist for advice on the best configuration to meet your needs Parameters are available for each Receiver to have a different TCP IP Port value in the case that port forwarding is used when one public IP address is used on the firewall for both the Primary and Secondary Receivers Port forwarding allows you to distinguish Primary or Secondary Receiver traffic by port being accessed allowing the traffic to be internally routed to the correct Receiver There should be little danger of these ports being open on the Firewall as the Receiver will only respond to properly encrypted data 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 24 11 1 8 Heartbeat Rate This is the TCP IP heartbeat rate Do not change this value It should be left at 5 This controls how often the IP Link connects to the Receiver to pass and recei
22. e the Set Up Menu is displayed press a selected highlighted letter and then press lt Enter gt to access a function MyIp Date Receiverl Server My IP Gateway Netmask Debug Logging i Software Rev Reset Port Revr 2 IP x POrt Rcvr 4 IP Port Rcvr 6 IP Port Revr 8 IP Modem Phone hone Modem Phone hone 7 Modem Phone ASM support RF Signal Setup Test LEDBOARD support NO Run a Modem Test isplay Last Test Modem Status Log y Tests TCP IP Socket Timeout Seconds inklayer 0 AutoOff RadioNode Cypher Code Ack Mode RF Pin Choose Receiver hone i Modem Phone s Enter Selection Or Quit J Figure N IP Link Setup Menu The table below lists all the a functions that can be accessed from the Setup Menu Key Description R Resets the IP Link There is up to a 70 second delay as the unit waits for the watchdog program to initiate the reset M Forces a test of the modem Same as is automatically run at program start and daily D Displays a scrollable log with the results of the last modem test Runs tests on the power supply Follow prompts on display C This allows you to check the Cypher Cipher Code You can enter a value and it will tell you if the entered value matched the programmed cypher Q To Quit menu and return to normal operation H Presents a menu to select which receiver to connect to F Initiates a RF transmission for 10 Seconds 40 7170 SUP_ Revision 5 Ju
23. ed the 7705i AES MultiNet Receiver is on line and your 7170 IP Link Transceiver is installed and wired you are ready to power up the 7170 IP Link Transceiver and begin the configuration 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 21 1 Confirm that an RS 232 Cable is connected between the serial input of the 7170 Console and the COM port of your PC running a terminal program 2 Confirm that the RJ45 Ethernet Cable is connected between your LAN or WAN Network and the Ethernet jack on the IP Link Transceiver 3 Confirm that the Phone line is connected to the Phone Line jack on the 7170 4 Connect the backup Battery in the IP Link Transceiver 5 Connect the AC Power connected to the IP Link Transceiver at J2 6 Once powered up startup messages should be displayed on your terminal program screen 7 During the startup process and when you see the text AES UIPLink UCMD Version 0 03 press the X key to Halt the startup process and access the Terminal prompt If you miss this window simply press the reset button on the IP Link Interface board Middle board and it will restart again 8 You should get the B gt prompt 11 IP Link Configuration Parameters 11 1 Understanding the Conf txt File It is important to understand which fields need to be modified for your specific installation needs Use any text editor and then save the configuration file You can use any file name on the PC When you upload the file use the t
24. ent Noise Level After installation observe RX Receive Light If RX Light is off or flashing intermittently unit is OK If RX Light is ON steady for more than 20 seconds do not use this unit Contact Factory Field Programmable Parameters Refer to Manual 40 7170 Rev 1 SOFTWARE FIRMWARE REV REV IntelliNet For Alarm Monitoring sa lt a a CORPORATION AES Corporation 285 Newbury Street Peabody MA 01960 USA www aes intellinet com CONSOLE ILIE RADIO BLACK amp RED H TRANSCEIVER L gt m BATTERY Model Number 7170 e Electrical Input Rating 16 5 V 60 Hz 40 VA 45 VA Connect With min 14 18 ga Wire DC Current Draw 370mA standby 900mA transmit Onboard Fuse Self Resetting Not User Servicable ALL CIRCUITS EXCEPT BATTERY LEADS ARE POWER LIMITED ALL CIRCUITS ARE SUPERVISED Rechargeable Battery Req 12V 10AH Lead Acid Gel Type Replace Battery Every 3 Years or Less Standby Time 24 Hours e Low Battery Condition AC Failure and Charger Trouble are reported to the central station INDOOR DRY LOCATIONS REFER TO INSTALLATION MANUAL 40 7170 Rev 2A For Service Call Install Date Label p n 40 7170 L Rev 2A USTED Figure E Enclosure Inside Door Label 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 12 7 1 Terminal Block Connection Details The Power Connector terminal block is shown in the figure below Connect your 16 5 VAC transformer t
25. fter the preceding tests pass This means that the time of day that the daily modem tests occur randomly advance This helps to spread out multiple IP Link testing 2 7 Typical Unique Installation Tool Requirements The primary tools required to install an IP Link Transceiver are as follows e Power or SWR Meter e Large Wire Cutters e Weatherproof Tape e Coax Connector 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 6 Crimping Tool RG 8U Coax Strippers Serial Terminal or PC running a terminal program Silicon Sealant 3 Safety Considerations The following items are safety related precautions that you should take into consideration when installing your AES IntelliNet system They are for your safety as well as others and the safety of your equipment Use caution when installing antennas to keep them away from electrical wires which could cause serious injury or death if antenna makes contact with live wires All equipment must be installed in accordance with National Electric Code applicable UL Standards and local building codes Be certain to properly ground the antenna and surge suppressor to help dissipate surges away from equipment and personnel The grounding of the antenna and surge suppressor is for your safety and the safety of your equipment and should not be neglected 4 Environmental Considerations The following environmental related suggestions are to help insure an installation that will provide you with a system that will
26. ge Suppressor is required Flanges are provided for wall mounting Approximate enclosure size is 14 H x 11 5 W x 6 D 2 2 ASM Antenna Supervision Module 7170SWR This module is placed in series with the RF connection between the transceiver and the antenna connector and allows the detection of antenna cut by measuring the SWR It is powered from the board stack When the antenna is cut it issues a signal to the board stack that process it and issues a message to the AES MultiNet 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 Receiver Upon antenna reconnection a restoral is issued after a pre defined time has elapsed without any detection of antenna cut 2 3 Antenna Rugged large antenna to maximize the range of the Base station IP Link Transceiver Size and gain vary according the installation requirements and radio frequency Typical size for a UHF antenna is approximately 8 feet in height with 9db gain The use of High Gain Antennas is approved for use in a UL installation or for NFPA 72 compliance 2 4 Cables and Connectors Low Loss RG 8 Belden 9913 type coax cable is supplied with appropriate N Type connectors for maximum performance 2 5 AES 52 0054 Surge Suppressor A device installed in the coaxial transmission line to help protect components and structure against surges like those produced by lightning The device dissipates surges to an earth ground that is connected to the device s mounting bracket Use only AES par
27. h means a loss of 50 of power in 100 feet of coax 1 Terminate the 9913 N Type connectors at the coax ends that connect to the antenna and the surge suppressor if applicable make sure it faces the right direction and to the 7170 IP Link Transceiver AES pre installs one connector on the provided spool of coax Route or pull your coax such that this connector connects to the base of the antenna if possible 2 Run the ground cable from surge suppressor to a suitable earth ground in accordance with the local building codes 6 4 Surge Suppressor Install the Surge Suppressor in the coaxial transmission line outside to help keep surges from entering the building We recommend installing it in a user provided weather tight enclosure or seal it from moisture with user provided sealant or weather sealing tape such as self fusing tape 6 5 Grounding Attach a good earth ground to the surge suppressor and the antenna mounting bracket s The grounding of the antenna and surge suppressor is for your safety and the safety of your equipment and should not be neglected 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 10 7 Wiring Electrical Inputs and Outputs Listed below are the terminals and connectors in the IP Link Transceiver Each connection is described in detail All connections need to be completed before the IP Link Transceiver will be fully functional Connections on the Interface Board This is the 2 board up from the bottom J2 16 5VAC
28. initialization process the modem is tested using both programmed phone numbers During those tests the Modem LED will be on and the Console Port is unavailable If there is no active phone line attached testing may take a prolonged period of time during which the Console Port will be unavailable Speaker SP1 The speaker is controlled by the modem and is used to monitor troubleshoot the telephone connection Dial tone dialing and connection tones can be heard while the IP Link attempts to connect with the designated AES MultiNet receiver 9 2 RF Radio Control Board LEDs These LEDs are the status indicators for the various states and functions of the Controller board TX Yellow LED This LED indicates that the radio is transmitting RX Green LED This LED indicates that the radio is detecting an RF transmission If the IP Link s radio receiver is subject to RF Interference this LED will illuminate steady on and remain on for more than 20 seconds WA Yellow LED A steady on indicates that a radio packet transmission has been attempted and the controller is waiting for an acknowledgement Blinking indicates the RF communication is off the network Off is a normal indication AL Red LED This LED is a status Troubleshooting indicator It is currently not in use and is usually on This LED can be ignored 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 16 NOTE If the IP Link s radio receiver is subject to RF Interference
29. ion Files With the command mode active you will be able to upload send or download receive configuration files to or from the IP Link s solid state disk drives The configuration files were covered in earlier sections The configuration files to be edited can be from several sources These include but are not limited to previous IP Link configuration sessions the Support Web site direct from AES Technical Support by email or file transfer manually generated or retrieved from the IP Link s drives The files include CONF TXT and WATTCP CFG If these files are ready to be uploaded to the IP Link you can skip the next step If you need a template file you can retrieve download receive the files from the IP Link as outlined in the next steps 12 2 Retrieving Configuration files from the IP Link The IP Link s integrated single board PC is running a version of DOS Many common DOS commands can be issued from the command prompt to perform standard DOS functions or run the various programs available To retrieve the CONF TXT file from the IP Link follow these steps 1 At the B gt prompt type down conf txt and then press lt Enter gt 2 The IP Link is awaiting the XMODEM file transfer request to from the terminal program 3 Using HyperTerminal select from the menu in the menu bar Transfer then Receive File Select Xmodem for Use receiving protocol and Browse to the location where you want to save the file Click Receive en
30. l apparatus as set out in the interference causing ae standard entitled Digital Apparatus ICES 003 of Industry Canada Cet appareil num rique respects les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Numeriques NMB 003 dict s par l Industrie Canada e WARNING TO PREVENT RISK OF SHOCK DE ENERGIZE THIS DEVICE USE 18 22 GA WIRE TELEPHONE ETHERNET RADIO RESET ACT O D4 INK D3 AES 7170 IP Link Transceiver STACK OF 3 CIRCUIT BOARDS RF RADIO CONTROLLER BOARD MICROCONTROLLER BOARD ieee INTERFACE BOARD GROUND USE i WIRE MIN Earth Ground GND POWER USE 14 18GA WIRE DO NOT CONNECT TRANSFORMER TO A RECEPTACLE CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH DO NOT USE e Q A zZz c O O O O O O O O O O Sg oS 32 SP1 K ONoTUSE z4 To Enclosure Tamper Switch Interface Reset LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 QQO0000 o00 TX RX WA AL AND DISCONNECT TELEPHONE LINES PRIOR TO SERVICING e CAUTION DO NOT REVERSE THE POLARITY OF THE BATTERY CONNECTIONS FAILURE TO CONNECT THE BATTERY LEADS CORRECTLY MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE AND VOID YOUR WARRANTY e TYPES OF FIRE SIGNALING SERVICE Remote Station Central Station Receiving Unit Also Refer to NFPA72 for Installation Requirements SIGNALING TYPE RF TYPE 6 OTHER e Radio Test for Signal Strength Ambi
31. ly 16 2015 29 13 Testing the 7170 IP Link Transceiver There are several functions of the IP Link Transceiver that can be tested to confirm that it is operating properly 13 1 Test Basic Board Functionality The tests in this part are intended to check that there is power to the boards and that they have at least basic functionality Testing RF Board Local operation 1 After performing a power up or Radio Reset the RX WA and AL LEDs will come on for about one second during the self test process 2 Once self test is complete the AL LED will come on steady Testing Interface Board Local operation The board has two LEDs that indicate the status of the Ethernet link The LNK LED indicates the status of the Ethernet When illuminated the Ethernet Port is receiving the Ethernet heartbeat and is connected to a live network If this LED is not illuminated there is a problem with the Ethernet wiring or the network The ACT LED indicates activity on the network The LED will flash when a data packet is received or transmitted 1 If the Ethernet port your IP Link Transceiver is correctly attached to another functioning Ethernet port there should be activity on the LNK and or ACT LEDs as indicated above 13 2 Test Local Board Functionality with terminal The tests in this part check the interaction between each board and the attached terminal emulator program A terminal emulator program like HyperTerminal connected to the Serial
32. nal distance is in part related to the height of the antenna Select an antenna height that clears all or as many obstructions as possible If mounting on the side of a metal tower you should try to place the antenna at least 5 feet off the tower if possible with 2 feet off the tower as the absolute minimum The AES Technical Support team maintains a Knowledgebase with information useful in the installation of antenna coax IP Links and other AES products If you don t have an www aes corp com website home page Dealer Login already it is recommended that you submit a request for portal access and take advantage of this informational tool Please contact AES Technical Support for details and connection options at 800 237 6387 Option 4 or support aes intellinet com 40 7170 SUP_ Revision 5 July 16 2015 9 6 3 Coaxial Cabling and Connections The length of the coaxial cable is important Coax causes loss of signal the longer the coax the greater the loss You do not want to sacrifice signal loss for antenna height that is not necessary Ideally select an antenna height and the 7170 IP Link Transceiver location that will use less than 50 feet of coax If you must exceed 50 feet absolutely do not exceed 75 to 100 feet unless you use a lower loss cable than provided with the standard system AES provides a Belden 9913 or equivalent which is a lower loss cable than standard RG 8 U 9913 is specified as about 3 dB per 100 feet at 400 MHz whic
33. o the designated terminals DO NOT apply power to these until the AES MultiNet Receiver is set up and you are ready to proceed with PO 16 5 VAC configuration of this Unit Figure F Power Connector The Telephone TELCO Connector terminal block is shown in figure below These terminals should be properly connected to an RJ 31X phone jack to allow for proper line seizer functions Refer to telephone company documentation T and R are to Tip and Ring of phone line T1 and R1 are for Tip and Ring to premise telephones if any TELCO Connector SSS E T RIIT R Figure G Telephone Connections UL Installation Note When connecting the 7170 IP Link Transceiver s modem to a telephone line a UL Listed 497A Secondary Protector is required to be installed on the incoming lines Installation shall be in accordance with the NEC Article 800 the manufactures installation instructions and in accordance with all local codes 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 13 RF Control Board Input Terminal Block SYVNOVNOGCYOGOG a T SEF h T Switch seco 21 z zs ze z5 zeza ASM Antenna Supervision Module Figure H RF Control Board Input Terminal Block The factory installed Enclosure Tamper Switch is connected to terminals and Z4 on the RF Control Board as illustrated above The factory installed Antenna Supervision Module ASM is connected to terminals 12 and Z2 on
34. ormer and its wiring must be protected in conduit and in an AES 1640 ENCL enclosure Unit must be bonded to Earth Ground via the ground lug on PCB Customer shall be responsible for design of site specific conduit detail including but not limited to the usage of enclosures to house the IP Link and Surge Suppressor for the purpose of protecting transformer wiring in conduit 2 1 7170 IP Link Transceiver The 7170 IP Link Transceiver acts as a remotely installed hub or receiver that forwards all the signals received from a cluster of AES Subscriber Units to an AES MultiNet Receiver via a LAN WAN the Internet or a backup modem The AES MultiNet receiver then forwards the signals to the appropriate system This allows the customer to expand their geographical market reach without direct radio connectivity to the Central Station Receiver For AES customers with busy networks the AES MultiNet system provides significantly increased capacity for their AES ntelliNet system without adding a new frequency It also allows adding a new frequency to a RF congested area It is housed in a rugged NEMA style enclosure for positioning near the antenna This assures minimal RF loss from longer coaxial cables A battery for backup is located in the same enclosure The battery powers the IP Link Transceiver in event of a power failure It also more efficiently provides extra current the transceiver needs when transmitting As with any AES central station receiver a Sur
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37. t 2 6 Internal Modem IP Links are equipped with an internal Modem for backup communication when TCP IP communication is delayed or unavailable After the IP Link s initialization process the modem is tested at a later time using all programmed phone numbers The time delay to the initial modem test is 12 hours with a 30 minute delay between tests of the individual telephone numbers During those tests the Modem LED will be on and the Console Port unavailable If either number fails to connect to an assigned AES MultiNet Receiver it will be re tested randomly every 5 to 10 minutes until it passes or the maximum number of 5 attempts is reached If during normal operation TCP IP heartbeat fails the IP Link s RF goes offline transmitting a Receiver Not in Service message That message will notify other AES ntelliNet devices to select a secondary IP Link for communicating The modem is again tested and if it passes any stored messages are passed to the AES MultiNet receiver and RF goes back online by transmitting a Receiver Ready message Until the TCP IP connection returns satisfactorily communication to the AES MultiNet receiver will occur using the modem Sending of Alarm messages via modem are attempted immediately after reception All other less significant messages may be discarded The modem using all phone numbers is tested daily Interval between daily test attempts is 24 hours plus a random number of minutes up to 30 a
38. tbeat signal that is sent to AES MultiNet Receiver is receiving the proper response in return If the LED is off then the IP Link Transceiver is not receiving the proper acknowledge message back in return to it s heartbeat signal and the IP Link is offline LNK ACT Green amp Yellow LEDs These LEDs are for indicating the status of the Ethernet link The LNK LED indicates the status of the Ethernet When illuminated the Ethernet port is receiving the Ethernet heartbeat and is connected to a live network If this LED is not illuminated there is a problem with the Ethernet wiring or the network The ACT LED indicates activity on the network The LED will flash when a data packet is received or transmitted Modem Red LED This LED indicates which serial device is switched to the available serial port There is one serial port that is shared between the Console Port and the Modem Only one device can be attached at a time When the program wants to use the modem it switches the serial port from the Console Port connector to the on board modem When this LED is on the modem can be used When it is off the Console port is active For this reason if the port is switched to the Modem in order for the processor to perform communication or modem test functions commands sent to the serial port through the Console Port Connector may not get received or cause a response Modem Testing and availability of Console Port During the IP Link s
39. ter a filename and click OK You will be returned to the command prompt when the Xmodem transfer is complete 4 Change directory to the B BIN directory CD BIN lt Enter gt and use the same procedure to retrieve the WATTCP CFG file if you choose to edit that file in the same manner as the CONF file 12 3 Edit the CONF TXT Use a text editor like Notepad to carefully modify the parameters as described in previous sections Save the file on your PC with a file name that is descriptive of the changes for instance IPLink_AAAA_11_ 23 15 txt 12 4 Uploading the Configuration files to the IP Link To upload or send the CONF TXT file from the PC to the IP Link follow these steps 1 At the B gt prompt type up conf txt and then press lt Enter gt 2 The IP Link is awaiting the XMODEM file transfer request from the terminal program Be advised this is atimed function If the Xmodem transfer is not initiated from the PC within 30 seconds the UP program will abort The letter C advances across the screen indicating the progress of the timer 3 Using HyperTerminal select from the menu in the menu bar Transfer then Send File Select Xmodem for Protocol and Browse to the location where you saved the file Select the file and click Send You will be returned to the command prompt when the Xmodem transfer is complete 4 Change directory to the B BIN directory CD BIN lt Enter gt 5 Type del WATTCP CFG to delete the old WATTC
40. the RF Control Board as illustrated above DO NOT USE Z1 Z3 Z5 Z6 Z7 and Z8 Use UL listed 26AWG minimum wire 8 Communications Requirements This section covers some important topics related to the communication and network systems needed by the IP Links Reminder Check out our Knowledgebase available through the aes corp com website There are a number of Solutions with network and phone related information 8 1 1 TCP IP enabled network The IP Link s TCP IP or Ethernet connection must connect to a network that is capable of communicating with the AES MultiNet receiver It is beyond the scope of this document to define how to achieve TCP IP connectivity Consult an IT specialist and if necessary consult AES Technical Support for details and connection options at 800 237 6387 Option 4 or support aes intellinet com This document assumes that this installation is being made at a site that has a TCP IP connection to the AES MultiNet Receiver network 8 1 2 Static Intranet Internet Address TCP IP network information Your IP Link will need a dedicated or static IP address for the network where it will be connected By intended design the IP Link cannot be configured to use dhcp to acquire its addresses An IP address network Gateway and Netmask will be needed The IP address MUST be static is to say that the dhcp server on the network must not be allowed to give out this specific IP address to any other device dynamically Th
41. valent packaging Inside the box include contact information contact name telephone number address and a brief description of the reason for return Ship authorized RA items freight prepaid to Repair Services RA Contact AES for Return Authorization number AES Corporation 285 Newbury Street Peabody MA 01960 USA Ea 52S lt P TS A yee of SECURITY a INNOVATION 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 32
42. vate an internal relay if above the assigned value ASM alarm to Tamper is a value that instructs the system to translate the detection of a problem by the ASM as a Tamper If set to 1 the system uses the same Contact ID message as the Enclosure Tamper E145 C906 Or if set to 0 uses a new contact ID message E357 C916 The AES MultiNet Receiver must be capable of processing the new tamper message if set to 0 otherwise no fault messages is generated on ASM activation If the value of the ASM to Tamper is set to 1 and an ASM activation results in both an E145 and an E357 the value can safely be set to 0 IP Link Tamper message E145 C906 Antenna Cut message E357 C916 8 5 11 LED Board not used on the 7170 The LED board receives commands from the IP Link when the CONF TXT file has the line LEDBOARD_PRESENT 1 When enabled it will display the status of the IP Link via the LEDs on the LED board 40 7170 SUP Revision 5 July 16 2015 25 11 2 Understanding the WATTCP CFG file The WATTCP CFG file contains the copy of the IP address data from the CONF TXT related to the IP address of the IP Link The file is located in B BIN This is the file that the Ethernet driver uses for its configuration The values saved in the conf file are used to create or update a new wattcp file if that file does not exist Below is an example of the screen output when using the DOS Type command to display its contents BIN type wattcp cfg _I
43. ve messages 11 1 9 Receiver Phone Numbers These are the phone numbers used by the IP Link to connect to the Receivers when the Ethernet is non functional When Ethernet is not available and modems are in use for passing messages to the receivers Check Ins are discarded and will most likely result in fail to test messages having not received them at the Receiver and Automation 11 1 10 IP Link TCP IP Settings IP settings of the IP Link s IP address Netmask and Gateway Consult with the administrator of your network to determine the correct values TCP IP time out is the number of seconds before a TCP IP connection attempt is declared a problem and attempts a roll to the other IP address Depending on the nature of the problem the roll may be immediate which is the case with a disconnected cable It may take up to 30 seconds depending on the stage where the failure occurred Do not change the TCP IP time out unless instructed by AES 30 is the default 11 1 11 Antenna Supervision Module Settings This setting instructs the IP Link to the presence of an Antenna Supervision Module ASM and that the signals from it should be interpreted and generate messages to the Receiver It is standard on the IP Link and should not be changed unless instructed by AES The ASM is a black metal enclosure about 3x3x1 25 connected inline between the Transceiver and bulkhead coaxial connector Its purpose is to detect high SWR readings during transmit and acti
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