AMX NXR-ZGW, NXR-ZRP User Manual

Operation/Reference Guide
NXR-ZGW/-ZRP
NetLinx ZigBee Compatible Gateway
and Repeater
Control System Accessories
Last updated: 7/30/2008
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Overview ............................................................................................................1
NXR-ZGW Specifications........................................................................................... 1
NXR-ZRP Specifications ............................................................................................ 3
How ZigBee works.................................................................................................... 5
Network structure........................................................................................................... 5
Mesh Network Arrangements................................................................................... 6
Single PAN ID installations.............................................................................................. 6
Multiple PAN ID installations .......................................................................................... 6
FCC Compliance ....................................................................................................... 7
Installation ..........................................................................................................9
Things to Consider Before Starting .......................................................................... 9
Location and Antenna Direction...................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Optional Accessory Antennas .............................................................. 10
Determining the Power Source ..................................................................................... 10
Connecting the NXR-ZGW to a LAN ....................................................................... 10
Connecting Power to the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP ................................................ 10
Preparing captive wires for the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive wire connector .................. 10
Using the PSN NetLinx connector for power ................................................................ 11
Table top installation of the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP ............................................ 11
Rack mounting the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP .......................................................... 11
Setting up a Network .......................................................................................13
NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages ................................15
Summary of Gateway Settings ................................................................................ 15
Checking the firmware version...................................................................................... 16
Checking the ZigBee firmware version.......................................................................... 16
Determining the IP settings of the NXR-ZGW............................................................... 16
Finding the ICSP device number of this unit ................................................................. 16
Determining the PAN settings of the NXR-ZGW........................................................... 16
Rebooting the Configuration Manager ......................................................................... 16
Configuration.......................................................................................................... 17
Network IP Settings...................................................................................................... 17
Setting the IP Address .................................................................................................. 17
Setting the DNS Address .............................................................................................. 18
User Settings................................................................................................................. 18
Setting a new username and password......................................................................... 18
Personal Area Network (PAN) ................................................................................ 19
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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 ............................................................................................... 20
Connecting a Repeater to the Gateway ........................................................................ 20
Connections................................................................................................................... 21
Finding a device’s EUI address...................................................................................... 21
Finding the device’s description.................................................................................... 21
Determining the device type......................................................................................... 21
Finding the amount of time a signal takes from the device to the gateway and back .. 22
Determining the device link quality............................................................................... 22
Checking the device link status ..................................................................................... 22
PAN Device Details ....................................................................................................... 23
Putting a device on the Access List ............................................................................... 24
Removing a device from the Access List ....................................................................... 24
Locating the device....................................................................................................... 24
Changing a Connected Device description.................................................................... 24
Changing a device’s ZigBee networking information.................................................... 25
Utilities.................................................................................................................... 26
Device Firmware............................................................................................................ 26
Allowing firmware updates to individual devices .......................................................... 26
Allowing firmware updates to all devices on a network................................................ 26
Connection Log ............................................................................................................. 27
Determining the connection status of a device ............................................................. 27
Finding the device’s ICSP number................................................................................. 27
Traffic Log ..................................................................................................................... 28
Finding the device traffic .............................................................................................. 29
Device Configuration ........................................................................................31
Sending Firmware to The NXR-ZGW ...................................................................... 31
Before beginning the Upgrade process ........................................................................ 31
Upgrading The NXR-ZGW via An IP Address .......................................................... 31
Preparing the Master for communication via an IP........................................................ 31
Verifying and Upgrading the device firmware via an IP ................................................ 32
Using the ID Button to Change the NXR-ZGW’s Device Number ........................... 34
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NXR-ZGW/-ZRP

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.
NXR-ZGW (FG5791-01) Specifications
Dimensions (HWD): • .906 x 2.500 x 3.424 (23.01 mm x 63.50 mm x 86.96 mm), depth does not
Weight: • 0.35 lbs (158.75g)
Power: 10.5 - 18 VDC; 13.5 (nominal operation voltage), or
Memory: • 16 Mbytes of Flash
Radio Specifications:
Frequency
Operating channels
Modulation technique
Output power
Coverage area 165 feet (50.2m)
Firmware/Software Specifications:
Management • Built-in browser-based management with User Name/Password
IP configuration • Static IP or DHCP client (default is static, 192.168.1.140)
Communications • The NXR-ZGW communicates with a Netlinx master over TCP/IP
Front Components:
LEDs PWR/STATUS - A green LED that blinks to indicate the device is installed
Antenna Mount A reverse SMA connection that supports a 2.4GHz antenna.
ID Button When used in conjunction with NetLinx Studio, sets the device and system
Overview
include antenna
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 2
• 16 Mbytes of SDRAM
IEEE 802.15.4
• 11 - 26
•DSS
• Region/country specific
authentication
encapsulating the ICSP protocol via a physical Ethernet connection. The ICSP device number can be set via the browser-based management system.
and communicating properly. Power ON, but no master connection, is indicated with a solid light; Power OFF is indicated with no light.
LAN - A green LED indicates an Ethernet connection is established. The LED blinks to indicate both sending and receiving information via Ethernet.
RF - The LED is solid when end devices are connected; end devices not connected is indicated with no LED light; the LED blinks to indicate activity.
numbers for the NXR-ZGW. Press and hold for approximately 30 seconds to return the NXR-ZGW to factory default settings.
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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.
Ethernet port 10BaseT modular (RJ-45) connector - used to connect the NXR-ZGW to
Certifications: • FCC ID: CWU-ZGW
Operating/Storage Environments:
Included Accessories: • 2.4GHZ, MONO, RSMA, 3.5IN, 2.0DBI Antenna (70-0012-SA)
Other AMX Products: • Mio Modero R-3 Remote (FG148-03)
your LAN and/or to connect your third party device to the LAN when the NXR­ZGW is used as a gateway.
• IC ID: 5078A-ZGW
•CE
• IEC-60950
• TELEC
• Operating Temperature: -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing; intended for indoor use only
• Rubber feet
• Velcro mounting strip
• Power Supply (24-5791-SA)
• Mio Modero R-4 Remote (FG148-04)
• NXR-ZRP NetLinx ZigBee Repeater (FG5791-02)
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
PWR/STATUS
LAN
RF
10BaseT Modular (RJ-45) connector
Front and Rear Components of the NXR-ZGW
FIG. 1
ETHERNET
PoE PWR
ANT ID
(Front)
(Rear)
12VDC
ID Button
Antenna Mount
2-pin 3.5mm Phoenix power connector
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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
Operating channels
Modulation technique
Output power
Coverage area 165 feet (502.m)
Firmware/Software Specifications:
Communications The NXR-ZRP communicates with a Netlinx master via a NXR-ZGW. The
Front Components:
LEDs PWR/STATUS - A green LED that blinks to indicate the device is
Antenna Mount A reverse SMA connection that supports a 2.4GHz antenna.
Reset Button Press and hold for approximately 10 seconds to return the NXR-ZRP to factory
Rear Components:
Power connector • 2-pin 3.5mm Phoenix connector
Certifications: • FCC ID: CWU-ZRD
Operating/Storage Environments:
Included Accessories: • 2.4GHZ, MONO, RSMA, 3.5IN, 2.0DBI Antenna (70-0012-SA)
IEEE 802.15.4
• 11 - 26
•DSS
• Region/country specific
NXR-ZGW communicates with a Netlinx master over TCP/IP encapsulating the ICSP protocol via a physical Ethernet connection. The ICSP device number can be set via the browser-based management system.
programmed and communicating properly. Power ON, but no master connection, is indicated with a solid light; Power OFF is indicated with no light.
ICSP - The LED is solid when ICSP connection is in place with the NetLinx master.
RF - The LED is solid when end devices are connected; end devices not connected is indicated with no LED light; the LED blinks to indicate activity.
default settings.
• IC ID: 5088A-ZRD
•CE
• IEC-60590
•TELEC
• Operating Temperature: -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing; intended for indoor use only
• Rubber feet
• Velcro mounting strip
• Power Supply (24-5791-SA)
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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
PWR/STATUS
ICSP
RF
Front and Rear Components of the NXR-ZRP
FIG. 2
RESETANT
(Front)
12VDC
PWR
(Rear)
Reset Button
Antenna Mount
2-pin 3.5mm Phoenix power connector
Connection to the Repeater device from either the NXR-ZGW or the Mio Modero® R­3 or R-4 requires download and installation to the repeater of ZigBee Module firmware version 1.01.12, available from www.amx.com.
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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.
The NXR-ZGW, acting as a gateway, allows ZigBee-enabled devices to communicate both to and from an ICSP master. A device connects to the NXR-ZGW and is then represented to the master as an ICSP device. The master then communicates to the device through ICSP messages via a translation step at the NXR-ZGW level.
The NetLinx master regularly sends "heartbeat" queries to the NXR-ZGW device; in return, the NXR­ZGW provides the master with a response for all devices on the ZigBee network that have an ICSP address and use ZigBee as their primary interface to the master. The response provided by the NXR­ZGW is based on the last known status of the ZigBee-enabled device. If the NXR-ZGW determines it is no longer in communication with a device, it will indicate to the master that the device is non-responsive or has left the network.

Network structure

A ZigBee network is a Personal Area Network (PAN) consisting of one gateway, the option of one or more repeaters, and one or more end devices.
A gateway initiates a ZigBee network and all devices linking to the PAN gateway do so through either direct links or through repeaters. The gateway’s job is to establish the network’s parameters, e.g., channel and PAN ID. Within each PAN, a gateway or repeater can have up to 8 end devices, depending on the design of your system. Additional repeaters may be added to extend the range of your PAN, but care should be taken to understand the associated increases in bandwidth consumption and message latency. The topology information is contained in the Browser-based Configuration Manager pages (please refer to the NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages section on page 15 for more information).
A repeater like the NXR-ZRP is used to expand the coverage of NXR-ZGW gateways. Every device in the PAN has a parent (a device connecting it to the master), and repeaters can have children (devices using them as a conduit to the master). Adding repeater devices to a network can reduce the number of hops an end device needs to make to reach the gateway. Adding repeaters also extends the coverage area for the entire network. Any device attached to a repeater NXR-ZRP appears attached to the gateway NXR-ZGW in the Browser-Based Configuration Manager pages.
An end device will always connect to a repeater or gateway based on the least depth of the connection, and then the best quality. For instance, given a choice between connecting to a repeater with two hops to a gateway or directly to a gateway, an end device will always connect first to the gateway, even if the repeater has a slightly better connection. End devices cannot have children. The use of the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP allow ZigBee-type devices to roam seamlessly from repeater to repeater within the same PAN ID.
Because of power saver options and other features, mobile end devices tend to sleep frequently and thus enter and leave the network regularly. Upon awakening, the end device may be in a new physical location or the network may have changed channels. The end device will seamlessly search for a new parent and scan channels upon awakening.
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For more information on ZigBee network communication with other AMX products, refer to the "Getting the Most From Your Mio Modero R-4" chapter in the Mio Modero R-4 remote user manual, available at www.amx.com.
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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. The following is an example where there is only one NXR-ZGW in the installation and thus only one PAN ID with which to contend.
1 hop
NetLinx Master
CAT5 Ethernet connection
FIG. 3 Single PAN ID Network
NXR-ZGW (Coordinator)
Mio R-4

Multiple PAN ID installations

A more commercial application of the NXR-ZGW is having multiple gateways and specific devices operating in close proximity of each other. End devices and repeaters of different networks can operate side-by-side without interference if they have different PAN ID numbers. See Setting up a Network section on page 23 for setting the PAN ID and adding device EUI Addresses.
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NetLinx Master
1 hop
NXR-ZGW (Coordinator)
Overview
NetLinx Master
CAT5 Ethernet connection
1 hop
Mio R-4 Mio R-4 Mio R-4
CAT5 Ethernet connection
Mio R-4
NXR-ZGW (Coordinator)
PAN ID 1
Mio R-4 Mio R-4 Mio R-4
2 hops
Mio R-4
NXR-ZRP
(Router)
PAN ID 2
3 hops
NXR-ZRP
(Router)
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. This device must accept all interference, including interference that interferes with the operation of
this device.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment."
This device has been evaluated and found to be compliant with the FCC Rules for RF Exposure when the device is operated at a minimum separation distance of 2 cm. from the user and nearby persons. Operation of this device at closer distances should be avoided.
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