FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
1
FBs-CMZBR ZigBee Communication Modules
FBs-CMZBR is a radio device that wirelessly bridges various devices. It converts
serial data from wired interface (RS485/RS232) into RF packets and vice versa.
With robust RF protocol, the FBs-CMZBR can be used to form a wireless network
with star or peer-to-peer structure.
1. Introduction
a. Button & connector:
i. RS485 Type
ii. RS232 Type
b. Default value:
Com port setting: 9600, 7, E, 1
PAN ID: 0x1234(2 Byte)
Channel: 26
Device Model: Master (Broadcast Transmit)
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
2
c. Functions:
There are two network types for FBs-CMZBRs. One is Peer-to-Peer type in
which each device is in Master mode and can communicate each other when
both are in a valid RF communication range.
The other is network type is Star type in which Slave devices only communicate
with the only one Master. And the Master device can communicate with
multiple Slave devices.
Users can configure FBs-CMZBR manually by QCU utility program (described
later in this document).
FBs-CMZBR can be configured as a Master or a Slave. For two any two devices
to be able to communicate, they must be set to a same PAN ID. If users want to
operate two separate wireless networks in a same physical area, please group
the FBs-CMZBR by different PAN ID. Each device will only receive RF packets
with a same PAN ID.
When a Master mode FBs-CMZBR sends RF packets, it broadcasts the packet to
all the devices with the same PAN ID. On the other hand, when a FBs-CMZBR, as
a Slave, sends data wirelessly, it only sends the data to the Master with a same
PAN ID. In order for a Slave to work with a Master, user must pair each other.
After successful pairing, the Slave will remember the Master’s address and will
be able to send RF packet directly to the Master.
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
3
d. LED display:
i. Red light on: Indicating the device is power up.
ii. Green light blinking: Indication the device is in pairing. Or the wireless
communication signal of slave device is poor.
iii. Green light on: Indicating the slave device can successful link with the
Master wirelessly.
iv. Green light off: Indicating link between slave device and Master device is
failed. This situation only happens in one to one mode. It will never
happen in broadcasting mode.
v. Red light blinking: Indicating the device is receiving wireless Data.
2. Power on
When a FBs-CMZBR is powered, it enters Working mode in which it will wirelessly
transparently transmit the data received from wired interface. In contrast to the
Working mode, there is a Configuration mode which will be detailed further in
later section.
a. RS485 Type
i. Connect DC power wire to the green connector shown above. Please
notice the +/- polarity. The input voltage ranges from 7 to 24 volt. When
the power is applied to FBs-CMZBR, the green light in opposite side
would go on or go flashing depending on the configured mode
(Master/Slave).
ii. Connect RS485 D+ and D- wire to the 5 hole green connector show
above and fasten screws. Then the device is ready to go.
b. RS232 Type
i. Plug RS232 cable to RS232 connecter shown in the above picture.
ii. Plug Power Adapter to DC Jack. The supply voltage ranges from 7 to 24
volt.
c. FBs-CMZBR was defaulted to be Master and green light is always on after
power-up. Then FBs-CMZBR will radio received message to all other power-on
FBs-CMZBR.
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
4
d. When FBs-CMZBR is powered up, it is in the Working mode. Users can change
the device’s parameter by entering Configuration mode. A window-based
utility program, Quan Configuration Utility (QCU), can be used to facilitate the
configuration process.
3. Pairing process
If the user desires to construct a star network, he may need to employ one Master
device and several Slave devices. To configure a device as Slave, please refer to
following section: “Using QCU.”
After the Master device and Slave device in prepared, users need to pair Slave
device with Master device in order for them to work in a same Star network.
Firstly press the Config/Binding button on a Master device and then green light
blinks. Secondly press the Config/Binding button on a Slave device, then green
light on Slave blinks also. When pairing is done successfully, the green lights will
stop blinking and turn on.
Since a pairing request would last for 30 seconds before it is cancelled, users must
press both devices within 30 seconds. If the green light stops blinking and turns
off, the pairing process fails. Users may repeat the process described above until
the pairing is done successfully.
4. Using QCU
Install QCU on a Window-based PC/NB and then follow the steps below:
a. Select COM PORT
i. Check Windows device manager to find out the COM PORT number which is
connects to the target FBs-CMZBR.
ii. Run QCU and you will see the screen below.
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
5
iii. In QCU, choose the correct COM PORT number and press “Open Port”
button. Then the QCU is able to talk with the connected FBs-CMZBR.
b. Enter Configuration mode
Press “Enter Configuration (1B 1B)” button and the target device will enter
into Configuration mode. Actually this is done by sending 2 consecutive 0x1B
codes into the connected device.
c. Set Baud Rate
That is the baud rate of cable communication. By choosing the desired Baud
rate, the QCU will set the baud rate inside the connected device.
d. Parity Enable
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
6
Select Enable or disable parity.
e. Parity Type
Select None, Even or Odd.
f. Data bit
7 data bit or 8 data bit.
g. Stop bit
1 stop bit or 2 stop bit
h. Set RF Channel
There are 16 channels. Only the Master(Coordinator) needs to set channel.
Slaves will follow Master/Coordinator’s setting. By choosing the desired
channel, the QCU will set the channel inside the connected device.
i. Set Device Function
There are four different functions: Master( coordinator)、Slave( End device) 、
One2One Master and One2One Slave. By choosing the desired function, the
QCU will set the device function inside the connected device.
j. Set Address
No need to set self address, it is defaulted.
k. Set Personal Area Network ID (PAN ID)
Enter four hexadecimal digits into the text box and press the “Set PANID”
button.
l. Destination Address
The destination address of data transmitted wirelessly. It is set by system
automatically.
m. Verbose
Check/uncheck to decide whether to show system information or not.
n. Manually input command
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
7
Users can manually enter the AT command for FBs-CMZBR. There are two text
boxes which are used to enter AT command. One is for hexadecimal code and
the other is for entering human readable characters. Explanation of AT
commands is not in the scope of this document.
o. Save Configuration result
The changed setting is firstly kept temporarily in the RAM of the connected
device. Users must save the setting into flash so as the setting get effective
when power-on. By press “Save Configurations” button, the setting will be
saved into the flash and kept forever.
p. Reset Device
By press “Reset Device” button, the device will reset itself.
q. Exit Configuration without Save
By press “Exit without Save” button, the device will leave Configuration
mode and enter Working mode. The action will not save the setting adjust by
the user. If the user wants to keep the setting change, please press “Save
Configuration” button before leaving the Configuration mode.
5. Initialization
Turn off the power of FBs-CMZBR. Hold config/binding button and power up.
Hold the button for 3 seconds then release the button. The system is initialized.
(This function is built in firmware version 3.3 and versions afterwards .)
Follow Section4“Using QCU”to open port, then power up FBs-CMZBR. You will
see firmware version shown on data display area. This information appears only in
the FBs-CMZBR boot.
6. Trouble shooting
In case the FBs-CMZBR fails to transmit data smoothly, check LED light for the hint
of resolutions.
LED light
Possible Problems
Solution
No light
No power
Check power chord. Make sure
the power line is firmly connected.
Green light
1. Master is off
Master power on.
FATEK Automation Corp. www.fatek.com
8
LED light
Possible Problems
Solution
off
2. Remote device is out
of communication
range
Put the communicating device in
nearer distance.
Remove RF blocking barrier.
Green light
blinking
Bad communication
situation causes the
data transmission fails
occasionally.
Put the communicating device in
nearer distance.
Remove RF blocking barrier.
Green light
on but Red
light
blinking
1. Wrong Baud rate/
Data Bit/Parity setting
Check Baud rate, Data Bit and
Parity setting.
The setting for FBs-CMZBR must
be consistent with the device (eg.
PLC or computer) connected via wire
interface (RS232/RS485).
2. Loose connector
prevent electronic
signal to transmit
Check FBs-CMZBR connector
Loading...