Contec GW1-ETH-WQ-US Owner's manual

Brand: Contec

Model: GW1-ETH-WQ-US

Type: Owner's manual

Contec GW1-ETH-WQ-US:

This is an Ethernet gateway that can convert wired Ethernet signals into wireless Sub-GHz band signals.

Using this device, you can transmit data from Wireless I/O series terminals to a PC over Ethernet or vice-versa. It is designed to be used in conjunction with a Wireless I/O series terminal (Slave). This product includes several notable features, such as:

Easy Integration: It allows seamless integration of wireless I/O devices into existing Ethernet networks, enabling remote monitoring and control of devices.
Wireless Connectivity: It provides wireless connectivity using the Sub-GHz band, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments with obstacles.

Contec GW1-ETH-WQ-US:

This is an Ethernet gateway that can convert wired Ethernet signals into wireless Sub-GHz band signals.

Easy Integration: It allows seamless integration of wireless I/O devices into existing Ethernet networks, enabling remote monitoring and control of devices.
Wireless Connectivity: It provides wireless connectivity using the Sub-GHz band, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments with obstacles.

Setu

Guid

Gateway Series

Ethernet to Sub-GHz Wireless US

GW1-ETH-WQ-US

Thank you for purchasing this product. The product you have purchased consists of the

following items.

Check, with the following list, that your package is complete.

If you find any item either missing or damaged, please contact the sales representative you

purchased the product from.

Before actual use, read the Reference Manual which can be viewed on the Contec website

to use this product correctly.

The following manuals and driver software come with this product. The following manuals

and driver software come with this product. Visit the Contec website and download them

before using the product.

The name of the documents Contents How to

Setup Guide (This document) The outline of the product. Included in the

package (Printed

matter)

Manual Product settings and operation checking

are described.

Download(PDF)

The name of the documents Contents How to

Highly functional driver

API-DIO(WDM) … etc

Download a driver of the terminal used

with this product.

Download

(Sel

-extraction)

Download

https://www.contec.com/

1. About the Product

This product is an Ethernet gateway that converts Ethernet into wireless in the Sub-GHz

band. Data from the Wireless I/O series terminal can be sent to a PC via Ethernet or received

data from PC can be sent via Ethernet.

* This product should always be used along with the Wireless I/O series terminal (Slave).

2. Product Configuration

This product consists of the items listed below.

Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or

missing items, contact your retailer.

Product...1 Setup Guide...1 Warrant

Certificate...1 Serial Number Label...1

Connecto

...1 Antenna...1

3. Safety Precautions

Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.

Safety Information

This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent acci-

dents resulting in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Under-

stand the meanings of these labels to operate the equipment safely.

DANGER

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious in-

jury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate in-

jury or in property damage.

Handling Precautions

DANGER

 Do not use the product in locations exposed to a flammable or corrosive gas. It may

cause explosion, fire, electrical shock, or malfunction.

CAUTION

 This product contains precision electronic elements and must not be used in locations

subject to physical shock or strong vibration. Otherwise, the product may malfunction,

overheat, or cause a failure.

 Do not use or store this product in high temperature or low temperature surroundings,

or do not expose it to extreme temperature changes. Otherwise, the product may mal-

function, overheat, or cause a failure.

 Do not use or store this device where it is exposed to direct sunlight or near stoves or

other sources of heat. Otherwise, the product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a fail-

ure.

 Do not use the product in the vicinity of devices that generate strong magnetic force or

noise. Otherwise, the product may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure.

 Do not turn on the power without first connecting the antenna. Otherwise, the product

may malfunction, overheat, or cause a failure. Before turning the power on, be sure to

check whether the antenna is securely connected.

 The specifications of the product are subject to change without notice for enhancement

and quality improvement. Even when using the product continuously, be sure to read the

manual in the CONTEC’s website and understand the contents. Do not modify the prod-

uct. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc., resulting from modifying

the product.

 Do not modify the product. CONTEC will bear no responsibility for any problems, etc.,

resulting from modifying the product.

 The product must always be associated with the instruction manual.

 When the product is used in a place that is affected by overcurrent or overvoltage (light-

ning surge), select appropriate surge protection device for all of the route (Power line,

earth, etc.). Consult with the specialist regarding selecting, purchasing, and setting the

surge protection device.

 Bringing this product too close to a metal/concrete wall (including steel frames) may

cause the communication quality to deteriorate.

 If a wireless device that uses the same channel (wireless frequency) as this product exists

in the area where communication is possible, a drop in the transmission speed or com-

munication quality may occur in certain situations, which may make it impossible to per-

form normal communication.

 Modifications to the built-in wireless equipment are prohibited by law.

 In some medical institutions and laboratories, radio-sensitive precision instruments are

used and it may be prohibited to use radio equipment.

 The use of antennas other than that included with the product is prohibited by law.

 The radio waves used by this product pass through obstacles (such as walls) and reach

all locations within a given area. If the security settings are not configured, communica-

tion may be intercepted by a third party.

This product is equipped with a security function, so be sure to configure the security

settings prior to use in order to reduce security problems.

 This product may not perform normal wireless communication due to factors such as the

installation environment, the setup, and the communication load of the network.

Perform a verification in advance in an environment that matches your usage application

to check that there are no problems.

 For the introduction and installation of this product, hire a system integrator or other

specialist who is well-versed in the construction of network systems.

 When you are switching to this product from another model, it may be necessary to

reconstruct the network system due to differences in areas such as the product specifi-

cations and functions.

 When disposing of the product, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the rel-

evant laws and municipal ordinances.

 Regardless of the foregoing statements, CONTEC is not liable for any damages whatso-

ever (Including damages for loss of business profits) arising out of the use or inability to

use this CONTEC product or the information contained herein.

 About listed transfer rate

Data transfer speed listed in this guide or Utility is a theoretical maximum value and does

not indicate the actual data speed.

 Usage limitation

This product has not been developed or manufactured to be used in systems including the

equipment which is directly related to human lives *1 or the equipment which involves hu-

man safety and may significantly affect the maintenance of public functions *2. Therefore,

do not use the product for such purposes. Use outside The U.S may conflict with radio laws

and regulations of the country concerned. Please do not use outside The U.S.

*1 Medical devices such as life-support equipment and devices used in an operating the-

ater.

*2 Main control systems at nuclear power stations, safety maintenance systems at nuclear

facilities, other important safety-related systems, operation control systems within

group transport systems, air-traffic control systems, etc.

4. Option

AC-DC Power Adaptor (12VDC, 1A) : POA201-10-2 *1

Bracket for Wireless I/O Products : BRK-WQ-Y

*1 The ambient temperature is 0 - 40°C. The support voltage of AC cable is 125 VAC 7 A.

*Visit the CONTEC website to check the details.

5. Product Nomenclature and

Function

Nomenclature of Product Components

Number Contents

1 Power connecto

2 mini-B USB connecto

3 INIT button

4 Antenna connecto

5 WLINK LED

6 Ethernet connecto

7 DIP switch (for maintenance) *1

*1 Do not touch DIP switch since this is not used for usual operations.

*There is a cover for the switch on the back side of the product.

 Power connector

Use the power connector, included in the package, to supply power (use the power cable

described below or equivalent one).

Attached connector: European type terminal 3.5 pitch 3-pin jack connector

Supplied connector: European type terminal 3.5 pitch 3-pin plug connector

Compatible cable: AWG28-16(Cable length should satisfy the power specification including

the cable volta

e drop)

Signal name Description

V+ Power supply (12 - 24VDC±5%)

V- Power supply (GND)

FG Frame ground

 When making the power cable, be sure to make the wiring correctly.

Especially, if the wrong housing pin number is used, it may cause malfunction or acci-

dents.

 Input voltage range: 12 - 24VDC±5%

Use the power supply that rises within the input voltage range of 11.4 VDC or higher

and within 10 ms. Otherwise, the product may be damaged or cause a failure.

 INIT button

Name Operation / function

INIT

This is used to initialize (restore the factory settings) the product. If this but-

ton is pressed for three seconds or longer, LED of WLINK starts flashing in

orange. If the button is released before the flashing stops, all the settings of

the product are restored to the factor

settin

s after rebootin

the product.

*When initializing the product with INIT button, flashing continues for a while. This indi-

cates that files in the built-in memory are being removed. If you turn off the power be-

fore flashing stops, the files in the built-in memory are damaged and this might prevent

the product from booting properly. Always reboot the product after flashing stops.

 WLINK LED

LED name LED color Status Description

WLINK

Green ON It indicates that the device is operatin

Green Flashing It indicates that the device is being

started (from power-on up to operation)

--- OFF It indicates that the device is power off.

Orange ON It indicates that the device is operating.

(wireless connection)

Oran

e Flashin

Write file

Red Flashin

stem erro

 Ethernet connector

This product has 1 port of Ethernet connector.

 Network type: 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T

 Transmission speed: 100M/10M bps

 Maximum network path length: 100m/segment

 IP address: 192.168.0.1 (default value)

Pin No. Si

nal Name Description

1 TX+ Transmission data (+) output

2 TX- Transmission data (-) output

3 RX+ Reception data (+) input

4 N.C. This pin is left unconnected.

5 N.C. This pin is left unconnected.

6 RX- Reception data (-) input

7 N.C. This pin is left unconnected.

8 N.C. This pin is left unconnected.

Ethernet LED Indicator

LED Status Description

Speed

(Orange)

ON It indicates that LAN port is connected at 100Mbps.

OFF It indicates that LAN port is connected at 10Mbps or not connected.

Link /Act

(Green)

ON It indicates that LAN port is in a connectin

state.

Flashing It indicates that LAN port transmitting and receiving data with the

connected external device.

OFF It indicates that LAN port is not connected.

 DIP switch

This is a DIP switch for maintenance. Do not use this.

Pin No. Description

1 Alwa

s OFF

2 Alwa

s OFF

⑤

⑦

Front Back

Bottom

⑥

①②③

④

Top

Gateway

Vi+ Vi- FG

12-24VD

Link /ActSpeed

CONTEC CO.

LTD.

3-9-31

Himesato

Nishi

odo

awa-ku

Osaka 555-0025

https://www.contec.com

No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means

without prior written consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.

NA06220 (LYWA812) 07272018_rev2 [07062018] July 2018 Edition

Installing and Connecting

Read and understood the cautions below to install the product.

- If there is metal around antenna, it affects antenna characteristics.

Do not place metal near the antenna if possible.

- This product can be mounted on DIN rail with a DIN rail installing bracket of the

optional. Refer to the bundled manual of DIN rail installing bracket for details.

 Connecting an antenna

(1) With the antenna in straight condition, set it to the connector.

(2) Decide the bending direction and turn the product to fasten. Hold the root of the

antenna to prevent it from turning around.

(3) Be certain that the antenna is not loosely set, bend it in the desired direction.

6. Setup

Have the followings ready for setting up the product.

- Host computer

- USB cable (mini USB Type-B) [a commercially available USB cable is required]

- AC Power Adaptor [commercially available adapter is required]

- Highly functional driver correspond to the slave used

(e.g. when using the slave DIO-xxx-WQ, choose API-DIO(WDM))

*Host computer and USB are not provided.

*Highly functional driver can be downloaded from the CONTEC website.

(https://www.contec.com/)

Search and download it by the type of the slave or the name of the highly functional

driver.

Follow the steps below to set up.

1. Software installation (correspond to Slave)

2. Hardware setup (setting is required for this product and the slave respectively)

3. Hardware installation (correspond to Slave)

4. Operation check

1. Software installation (correspond to Slave)

STEP1: Install the highly functional driver into the host computer.

2. Hardware setup

STEP1: Connect AC adapter to the product and turn the power on.

STEP2: Connect the product and the host computer with a USB cable.

STEP3: Boot the Contec Device Utility.

(Contec Device Utility can be found in Utility folder of Highly functional driver)

STEP4: In Settingmode of Contec Device Utility, this product is displayed.

(if not, check USB cable or power cable)

STEP5: Select this product and network can be set.

Set the network in accordance with the user’s environment.

STEP6: Shut down the Contec Device Utility, then remove this product from the host

computer.

3. Hardware installation (correspond to Slave)

STEP1: Add Legacy Hardware from Device Manager in accordance with the slave used.

4. Operation check

STEP1: Power on the product. Connect the product and the host computer with a LAN

cable.

STEP2: Power on the slave.

STEP3: Boot the Contec Device Utility. In NET tree, this product and the slave are dis

played.

(if not, check the LAN cable, power cable, or the settings of the product and the

slave)

STEP4: Select the slave and confirm Device Name, then execute Save.

STEP5: Check the operation with Diagnostic Program.

(If the product does not operate, check the settings of computer network and

product)

Above completes the settings.

Refer to Help regarding API function or sample programs.

(Help files differ depending on the highly functional driver).

7. Specifications

Item Specifications

Wireless

Modulation system

GFSK

Speed *1

10kbps (Low data rate) / 110kbps (Middle data rate) /

250kbps (Hi

h data rate)

Output

13dBm

Used frequency 902 - 928MHz

Ethernet

Connecto

RJ-45

Standard

IEEE802.3

IEEE802.3u

Data transmission

speed

10Mbps / 100Mbps

Access method

CSMA

Number of ports

USB Bus specification USB Specification 2.0/1.1-compliant *2

Data transmission

speed

12Mbps (Full speed), 480Mbps (High speed)

Function USB device

Connecto

mini-B USB connecto

Antenna

Non-directional dipole antenna (2.0±0.7dBi)

Power

supply

Input voltage range 12 - 24VDC±5%

Current

consumption

120mA (at 12VDC input) (Max.),

70mA (at 24VDC input) (Max.)

Power connecto

opean type terminal 3.5 pitch 3-pin jack connecto

Physical dimensions (mm) 62.0(W) x 64.0(D) x 24.0(H) (No projection included)

eight 100g (With bundled antenna, power connector)

*1 It is a theoretical maximum value on wireless communication and does not indicate the

actual data speed.

*2 This product cannot be used with USB bus power. Make sure to use the external power

that supplies 12VDC or 24VDC voltage.

Item Specifications

Operating ambient temperature -20 - +60°C *3

Operating ambient humidity 10 - 90%RH (No condensation)

Floating dust particles Not to be excessive

Corrosive gases None

Line-noise

resistance *4

Line noise AC Line/±2k

, Signal Line /±1kV

(IEC61000-4-4 Level 3, EN61000-4-4 Level 3)

Static electricity

resistance

Touch /±4kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 2, EN61000-4-2 Level 2)

Air /±8kV (IEC61000-4-2 Level 3, EN61000-4-2 Level 3)

Vibration

resistance

Sweep resistance 10 - 57Hz /semi-amplitude vibration 0.15mm,

57 - 150Hz/2.0G

40minutes each in X, Y, and Z directions

(JIS C60068-2-6-compliant, IEC60068-2-6-compliant)

Shock resistance 147m/s

(15G)/11ms/half-sine shock

(JIS C 60068-2-27 -compliant, IEC 60068-2-27 -compliant)

Standard FCC Class A, RoHS Directive

*3 Specification temperature of POA201-10-2 is 0 - 40°C.

*4 When using an optional AC adapter POA201-10-2.

8. Physical Dimensions

9. Antenna Directivity

 H-Plane (925MHz)

 E-Plane (925MHz)

(62)

(24)

(64) (9)

(24)

[mm]

(176)

(48)

(8.9)

[mm]

φ3.8

φ9.0

φ10

Contec GW1-ETH-WQ-US Owner's manual

Brand: Contec

Model: GW1-ETH-WQ-US

Type: Owner's manual

Contec GW1-ETH-WQ-US:

This is an Ethernet gateway that can convert wired Ethernet signals into wireless Sub-GHz band signals.

Easy Integration: It allows seamless integration of wireless I/O devices into existing Ethernet networks, enabling remote monitoring and control of devices.
Wireless Connectivity: It provides wireless connectivity using the Sub-GHz band, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments with obstacles.

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