Digi XEB09-BCS User's Manual
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1. p XPress Ethernet Bridge Multipoint User Guide Overview The XPress Ethernet Bridge XEB replaces costly wiring with a solution that can enable industrial Ethernet PLCs electronic LED signs remote Wi Fi APs Pan Tilt Zoom security cameras VoIP phones Internet kiosks and more With a range of up to 15 miles line of sight with a high gain antenna and the ability to transmit through as many as 10 standard walls the XEB uses the added range and capabilities of the 900 MHz band to communicate where Wi Fi and other wireless data products fall short Contents 1 XEB RF Modem XEBO9 BCS Commercial Indoor XEBO9 BIS Industrial Outdoor Accessories Kit also includes 1 Half wave 2 5 dBi dipole antenna 1 6VDC 110VAC power adapter Commercial only 1 12VDC 110VAC power adapter Industrial only 1 Power over Ethernet injector Industrial only 1 XEB Multipoint manual How It Works The XEB radios allow you to create a long range wireless Ethernet network for up to 16 Subscriber Units SU per Access Point AP The AP automatically scans for the best of the 12 available radio channels Then it encrypts Ethernet data received from the network and transmits it wirelessly to the correct SU The AP is constantly monitoring the network performance and automatically changes channels if the performance is hindered because of interference Select any of the 12 radio channels by toggling DIP switch settings See2. otherwise the SU begins normal operation after the 5 seconds APs that have not yet issued network keys boot up in key exchange mode until they have issued network keys to at least 1 SU Once the AP has issued keys it will only boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode If an SU is present during the 5 seconds then the AP will issue new keys to the SU and will then remain in key exchange mode waiting for more SUs to be attached Once all new SUs have been attached the AP must be power cycled The AP will boot up and after 5 seconds of key exchange mode it will enter normal operation LED Display Name Function Color ___ O S Power Unit has power and has successfully booted occurring RFRX Radio reception is occurring The Ethernet Port has a valid Green Ethernet connection By adding the numbers that Green are lit the user can determine the current radio channel 1 903 12500 MHz 2 905 20833 MHz 3 907 29167 MHz 4 909 37500 MHz 5 911 45833 MHz 6 913 54167 MHz 7 915 62500 MHz 8 917 70833 MHz 9 919 79167 MHz 10 921 87500 MHz 11 923 95833 MHz Name Function Color __ _ _ o T2 926 04167 MHZ a Link Quality Excellent link quality Green Meter The more No retransmissions LEDs that are lit the higher the link Very good link quality Green quality Few retransmissions mode when Occasional retransmissions blinking Fair link quality sequentially Some
3. retransmissions Poor link quality Many retransmissions No link quality No link available Initial Setup Use the following procedure to perform an initial setup 1 Select the radio that will operate as the AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable the AP operation 2 Plug in the AP e The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing that the radio is hunting for an SU to share keys with 3 Plug in an SU e The LINK QUALITY LEDs will blink sequentially showing the radio is hunting for an AP to supply a network key 4 Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU and the units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable A key exchange will not work through a switch or hub Crossover cables are not required e On the AP the LINK QUALITY LEDs will show that the radio is still in key exchange mode and the RF TX LED will be lit showing that the keys exchanged successfully Ignore the other LEDs e On the SU the LINK QUALITY LEDs no longer blink sequentially and will show that the radio has stopped hunting and now has a slowly blinking pulse on one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDs Ignore the other LEDs 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect 7 Deploy the radios Adding New Subscriber Units to the Access Point Use the following procedure to add new SUs to an AP 1 Disconnect the AP from the network and disconnect p
4. 5 105 b Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product should be installed ONLY by experienced professional installers who are familiar with local building and safety codes and wherever applicable are licensed by the appropriate authorities Failure to do so may void the warranty and may expose the user or the service provider to legal and financial liabilities Contact Digi Phone 801 765 9885 Online Chat www digi com
5. DIP Settings for additional information It is possible to operate up to 12 APs in the same area with each AP on a different channel To avoid interference space the APs at least 10 feet apart Typically the AP is attached to the wired network via an Ethernet Cable The Auto MDI MDIX feature on each XEB will work with either a straight through or crossover network cable Any 10BaseT Ethernet Client Device ECD can be connected to an XEB SU Each SU encrypts Ethernet traffic received from the attached ECD and transmits the data wirelessly to its AP You can plug each SU directly into an ECD without need for any drivers or loading software on the ECD Crossover cables Note The AP does not have a MAC IP address are never needed You can only attach one ECD to each SU The DIP switches on the SU should be in the default OFF setting To avoid overloading the radio s receiver place the SU at least 10 feet from the AP 100 foot Spacing is recommended if using high gain antennas Note The SU does not have its own MAC IP address XEB radios use electronic network keys that allow you to group radios together to form a network Network keys are shared between radios by connecting an Ethernet Cable between the RJ 45 ports while the radios are in key exchange mode radios that are in key exchange mode display the 6 LINK QUALITY LEDs blinking sequentially back and forth Creating the Network To share the keys and to create t
6. annel is monitored to ensure it is providing low error rates necessary for successful data transmission In the event that the error rate rises the AP will automatically change to a new channel The SUs will follow There are 12 non overlapping channels Frequency agility is turned on by default It is recommended because it offers an RF communication channel that is highly resilient to interference For example in VOIP and CCTV applications wideband technologies like Wi Fi can get slowed or stopped by heavy interference The XEB in contrast has more consistent throughput due to its narrow bandwidth at a higher power output plus frequency agility to move to an unused section of the frequency band Manual frequency selection mode The operation of the XEB radios can be restricted to a specific channel within the 902 928 MHz band by setting DIP switches 3 8 on the AP as shown in the table below The SU responds to the AP s choice of channel and its DIP switch has no effect and does not need to be selected Channels and Settings Channel DIP Setting Center Frequency _ _ _ 4 3 Off 4 Off 5 On 6 Off 909 37500 MHz 6 3 Off 4 On 5 On 6 Off 913 54167 MHz _ 8 3 Off 4 Off 5 Off 6 On 917 70833 MHz 9 3 On 4 Off 5 Off G6 On 919 79167 MHz Advanced Operation Contact Digi Support if your application requires e Over 16 SUs per AP for roaming mobility applications e Multip
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8. he network follow these steps 1 Select which radio will be the AP by setting DIP switch 1 ON e The other radios will function as SUs and do not require any DIP settings 2 Connect an Ethernet Cable from the AP to each SU to transfer the network keys e For the Industrial Outdoor XEB the key exchange will occur through an Ethernet cable attached to the supplied POE injector Key exchange will not work through a switch or hub Once the key sharing is complete the AP and SU change their LED displays in confirmation of the successful programming The SU blinks one of the GREEN LINK QUALITY LEDS The AP illuminates the LED labeled RF RX and the AP remains in key exchange mode You can add additional SUs to the network or reprogram an SU to join a different network Likewise an SU can be changed into an AP and an AP into an SU If DIP 1 is accidentally toggled it can be turned back and the radio still retains all the network associations it had in its previous mode assuming that the radio had not yet successfully key exchanged with a new network You can reset an AP by programming it as an SU and then turning it back into an AP again SUs that have not yet received a network key boot up in key exchange mode and wait to receive a key SUs that have received a network key will boot up for 5 seconds in key exchange mode and will look to see if a new AP is present If a new AP is present then the SU exchanges keys with the AP
9. le APs that use the same network key for roaming mobility e Low packet loss rates when using broadcast or multicast Ethernet packets Note If possible fixed IP addresses are recommended on your network This is because broadcast and multicast packets e g DHCP UDP are sent once and may experience losses at extended range Unicast packets e g HTTP TCP are sent using advanced error correction and retransmission techniques to ensure delivery Technical Specifications Characteristic Specification Description RF transmission rate 1 536 Mbps Automatic frequency select Yes radio channel automatically selected and adaptively optimized 6 Channel and 6 Link Quality pager interference BIS uses Switching Regulator Transmit XEBO9 BCS 2W XEBO9 BIS 1 5W Receive XEBO9 BCS 1 2W XEBO9 BIS 1 0W Voltage XEBO9 BCS 5 7 VDC PERE Eocene Temperature range 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Current draw XEBO9 BCS 350 mA XEBO9 BIS 150mA at 9VDC 110mA at 12VDC 32mA at 48VDC Radio Size XEBO9 BCS 5 5 in 14 0 cm x 3 4 in 8 5 cm x 1 2 in 3 0 cm XEBO9 BIS 7 9 in 20 0 cm x 3 2 in 8 0 cm x 2 1 in 5 5 cm Regulatory Approvals FCC ID U S Part 15 247 R4N AW900M IC ID Canada 5303A AW900M Example Illustration Commercial Indoor radios can communicate lt Client gt with Industrial Outdoor radios li lt Access Point gt SHH lt Client gt Figure 1 A typical point multipoint architect
10. ower from the AP 2 Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU A key exchange will not work through a switch or hub Crossover cables are not required 3 Plug in the new SU then plug in the AP The units will automatically exchange keys over the Ethernet cable Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect 6 Reconnect the AP to the Network and deploy the new SUs a To Re key a Subscriber Unit to a New Access Point Use the following procedure to re key an SU to an AP 1 Select the radio that will operate as the AP and set DIP switch 1 ON to enable Access Point operation 2 Plug in the new AP Connect an Ethernet cable from the AP to the SU key exchange will not work through a switch or hub crossover cables are not required Plug in the SU Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all SUs are successfully programmed Power cycle all radios for the new keys to take effect Deploy the radios oe E DIP Settings DIP 1 AP or SU e By selecting DIP 1 ON the radio will operate as an AP e By selecting DIP 1 OFF the radio will operate as an SU DIP 2 lt Manufacturer test mode no end user functionality gt DIP 3 8 Automatic frequency selection mode DIP 3 8 OFF for automatic mode The XEB radios are designed to automatically select and continuously optimize the performance of their radio channel with frequency agility techniques The radio ch
11. ure Limited Warranty Warranty Period Digi warranties hardware Product for a period of five 5 years Warranty Procedure Upon return of the hardware Product Digi will at its option repair or replace Product at no additional charge freight prepaid except as set forth below Repair parts and replacement Product will be furnished on an exchange basis and will be either reconditioned or new All replaced Product and parts become the property of Digi If Digi determines that the Product is not under warranty it will at the Customers option repair the Product using current Digi standard rates for parts and labor and return the Product UPS Ground at no charge in or out of warranty FCC Compliance Compliance Statement Part 15 19 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 Warning Part 15 21 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment RF Exposure To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices this transmitter should only be used or installed at locations where there is at least 20 cm separation distance between the antenna and all persons Information to the User Part 1
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