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2Product Description
Anybus Wireless Bolt provides wireless communication over WLAN and/or
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Bluetooth
Typical applications for Anybus Wireless Bolt include:
•Adding wireless cloud connectivity to industrial devices
•Accessing devices from a laptop, smartphone or tablet
•Ethernet cable replacement between devices
Limitations:
Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Network) may not work with some devices due to
different implementations of Bluetooth by different manufacturers.
WLAN 5 GHz cannot be used at the same time as WLAN 2.4 GHz or Bluetooth.
WLAN or Bluetooth?
Choose WLAN when data throughput and seamless roaming are most important
and there are few other radio emitting devices in the environment.
Choose Bluetooth if connection robustness and low latency are most important,
and in environments with many other radio emitters.
This equipment emits RF energy in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific,
Medical) band. Make sure that all medical devices used in proximity to
this device meet appropriate susceptibility specifications for this type of
RF energy.
This product contains parts that can be damaged by electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Use ESD protective measures to avoid equipment
damage.
Make sure that you have all the necessary information about the capabilities and
restrictions of your local network environment before installation.
For optimal reception, wireless devices require a zone between them clear of objects that could otherwise obstruct or reflect the signal. A minimum distance of
50 cm between the devices should also be observed to avoid interference.
The characteristics of the antenna should also be considered when choosing the
placement and orientation of the unit.
See the Anybus Wireless Bolt User Manual for more information.
Anybus Wireless Bolt can be configured via the web interface or using one of the
pre-configured Easy Config modes.
Advanced configuration can be carried out by issuing AT (modem) commands
through the web interface or over a Telnet or RAW TCP connection to port 8080.
A list the of supported ATcommands is included in the web interface.
4.1Web Interface
The web interface is accessed by pointing your web browser to the IP address of
the Wireless Bolt. The default address is 192.168.0.99.
Most configuration settings are self-explanatory. See also the built-in help and
the Anybus Wireless Bolt User Manual.
The web interface is designed for the current stable versions of Internet
Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Other browser versions may not
support all functions of the interface.
The following Easy Config Modes can be set from the web interface.
Mode RoleDescription
2—Reset the configuration to the factory defaults
3—Reset the IP settings to the factory defaults
4ClientWait for discovery and configuration
5WLAN AP
6Bluetooth NAP
Usage
Modes 4, 5 and 6 are used in combination to automatically set up a WLAN or
Bluetooth network of Wireless Bolt or Wireless Bridge II units.
Modes 5 and 6 will scan for units in Mode 4. Each detected unit in Mode 4 will be
reconfigured as a client, and the scanning unit will be configured as an access
point. The clients will then restart and connect to the access point.
Mode Timeout
•Mode 5 and 6 will scan for 120 seconds. To scan for additional units, just ac-
tivate the mode again.
•Mode 4 will listen for 120 seconds or until it has received a valid configura-
tion from a unit in Mode 5 or 6.
The IP address of a client may be changed by the configuration from the
access point. Active browser sessions could therefore be lost.
Discover units in Mode 4 and configure them as WLAN or
Bluetooth PANU clients
The RESET button is located on the bottom of the unit next to the connector.
► Press and hold the button for >10 seconds and then release it to reset to the
factory default settings (when the unit is powered on).
► Press and hold the button during startup to enter Recovery Mode.
Recovery Mode
If the web interface cannot be accessed, the unit may be reset by starting in
Recovery Mode and reinstalling the firmware using Anybus Firmware Manager II.
For instructions, please refer to the wizard in Anybus Firmware Manager II.
Firmware updates should normally be carried out through the web
interface. Recovery Mode should only be used if the unit is unresponsive
and the web interface cannot be accessed.
The following radiation diagrams show the characteristics of the internal antenna
under laboratory test conditions. The diagrams are intended to be used as a general guide for finding the optimal placement and orientation of the unit.
2.4 GHz antenna gain and directivity in horizontal and vertical planes