Full Gauge Controls TCP-485 WiFi User Manual

TCP-485 WiFi

SERIAL / WI-FI CONVERTER

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Wi-Fi

Supervisory

system

WARNING

BEFORE INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER WE RECOMMEND READING THE INSTRUCTION
MANUAL THOROUGHLY IN ORDER TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGES TO THE PRODUCT.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT:

Before performing any procedure in this instrument, disconnect it from the mains; make sure the
instrument has proper ventilation, avoiding installation in panels containing devices that may force
it to work outside the specified temperature limits;
Install the product away from sources that can generate electromagnetic disturbances, such as:
motors, contactors, relays, solenoid valves, etc.

AUTHORIZED SERVICES:

The installation and maintenance of the product must only be performed by qualified personnel.

ACCESSORIES:

Only use original accessories of Full Gauge Controls.
If you have any questions, please contact our technical support.

DUE TO CONSTANT EVOLUTION, FULL GAUGE CONTROLS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.

ANATEL

"This product is homologated by ANATEL, in accordance with the procedures regulated by Resolution
242/2000, and meets the technical requirements applied."
«This equipment operates on a secondary basis, that is, it is not entitled to protection against harmful
interference, even from the same type of stations, and may not cause interference to systems operating
on a primary basis."

1. DESCRIPTION

The Serial/Wifi converter TCP-485 WiFi allows the interconnection of the Full Gauge controllers
with the supervisory software Sitrad through a WiFi data network using the TCP/IP communication
protocol currently.
Many companies have Wireless routers in their facilities, and it is posible to use this same network for
data traffic between controllers and Sitrad supervisory software, using the TCP-485 WiFi
converter.

2. APLICATIONS

• Facilities where it is desirable to use the existing Wireless network;

• Facilities that do not have conditions for passing a new Ethernet data cabling;

• Facilities where the cost of the investment in the cabled structure has an impact;
Note: The TCP-485 WiFi converter is designed to work only with Full Gauge Controls
instruments.

3. TECHNICAL ESPECIFICATIONS

Converter power

Power supply provided with the
converter

Operating temperature

Operating humidity

Number of instruments supported
per converter in the RS-485 network

Antenna

Compatibility

Encryption type

Product dimensions

Antenna dimensions

External power supply 12 Vdc / 1A

Input - 100-240Vac (50/60Hz)
Output: 12Vdc / 2A

0 to 50ºC / 32 to 122ºF

10 to 90% UR (without condensation)

32 (without the need for termination)

3,8dBi for a estable high quality connection

IEEE 802.11 b/g up to 54 Mbps

WEP, WPA and WAP2

43,5 x 16 x 34 mm (LxAxP)

34,9 x 175,2 x 13 mm (LxAxD)

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5. INDICATIONS AND KEYS

Power indication
LED - Power and
si gnal s tre ngt h
indication LED

RS-485 network
t r a n s m i s s i o n
indication LED

RS-485 network
r e c e p t i o n
indication LED

Status indication
LED - connection
status indication
LED

Reset - see item 7 - Reset configuration

Communication network with RS-485 instruments

TCP485WIFIV01-01T-16374

Antenna - Connect the antenna
supplied with the converter.
NOTE: Use only antenna supplied by
Full Gauge.

Converter power

4. INDICATIONS

TCP-485 WiFi

ALL MODES

CONFIGURATION

MODE

OPERATION

MODE

LED STATUS / State

White / On

LED POWER / State

White / On

White / FlashingOff

Yellow / FlashingOff

Red / FlashingRed / Flashing

Red / OnGreen / Flashing
Red / OnYellow / Flashing

Red / OnYellow / On

Green / OnBlue / Flashing

Yellow / OnBlue / Flashing
Purple / OnBlue / Flashing

Purple / FlashingBlue / Flashing

Red / FlashingBlue / Flashing

Red / OnBlue / On

Ocurrence

Equipament booting

Contact Full Gauge Controls
Contact Full Gauge Controls

Router connection password error
Equipament scanning the network

Equipament ready to connect

Equipament connected and ready to be configured via internet browser

Excellent signal level

Good signal level

Poor signal level

Very poor signal level

No signal

Connected with Sitrad and communicating

6. CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION

For the initial configuration, it is recommended to place the TCP-485 WiFi next to the device that
will configure it (e.g. computer, smartphone, or tablet) in order to monitor the configuration status by
using the LEDs of the interface and to avoid external interferences (see Item 9).
The TCP-485 WiFi converter can be configured as Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Fixed IP (Static IP),
Items 6.1 and 6.2 respectively. The converter comes from the factory configured as DHCP, and the IP on
the network is dynamically assigned.
During configuration, check the status of the POWER LED and STATUS LED, which indicate each step
of the configuration, as shown in the signaling table (Item 4).
After configuration, install the TCP-485 WiFi at the desired location and connect the power
source. Confirm the signal quality (Items 4 and 9). If the signal is other than excellent or good, the
connection may be unstable and loss of information may occur. Check whether there is any barrier to
the signal or any equipment that may interfere with the signal quality. If the signal remains poor, try
installing the TCP-485 WiFi in another position or use a Wi-Fi signal repeater. With excellent or
good signal, connect the serial network to Terminals A and B of the converter and make the
configurations using Sitrad, as per Item 8 of the manual.
NOTE: When using a smartphone or tablet to configure TCP-485 WiFi, make sure that the mobile
data network is turned off

6.1 Configuration for DHCP operation (Dynamic IP)

Step 1: After TCP-485 WiFi is powered up and the antenna is properly connected, the Power and
Status LEDs will be white for a few seconds, indicating that the equipment is booting. After this time has
elapsed, the Power LED will turn red and the Status LED will flash green.
At this moment the equipment is looking for available Wi-Fi networks.

Step 2: Wait for the Status LED to flash yellow and find the network made available by TCP-485
WiFi on your laptop, smartphone or tablet. After clicking on the network to connect, the Status LED

will remain yellow.
Below is an illustration of how the network of TCP-485 WiFi is displayed. The example displays a
connection with the computer using the Windows operating system. The network name will always be
displayed as TC P-485 WiFi accom panied by the MAC address, fo r exam ple:
TCP485_WiFi_00:80:AB:CD:00.

Step 4: Choose which network you want the TCP-485 WiFi to connect to:

On this screen, click on the network you want TCP-485 WiFi to use as a path of communication with
Sitrad.

Step 5: Configures the network chosen for the connection:
The “Password” field must be filled out with the same password used to connect to the Wi-Fi router

6.2 Configuration for IP Fixed operation:

To configure the station to work with fixed IP, follow Steps 1 to 4 of Item 6.1. The fifth step to be
performed is the configuration of the network. Click on “Advanced Configuration” and fill out the fields
with the network details.

Step 3: Using the browser of your device, access http://tcp485wifi.net. No password is required. The
image below shows the splash screen, where you can configure TCP-485 WiFi to operate with
Sitrad.

This screen allows you to configure the name that appears on the station, the password Sitrad uses to
communicate with the TCP, the communication port used to access Sitrad, and the time TCP-485
WiFi waits without data traffic between Sitrad and TCP. After this time, the connection is reset. Click on
“Apply” to validate the fields and then click on “Send” on the next screen to save this configuration in the
equipment.

The monitoring time of lack of traffic between Sitrad and TCP-485 WiFi is used as one of the
means to detect a communication fault. As an exemple, power failure occurs on the computer that is
installed on Sitrad.

7. RESET CONFIGURATION

If you need to restore the factory settings of TCP-485 WiFi, press the reset button until the Power
LED flashes purple. With this procedure, it is possible to the configuration.

8. SITRAD

8.1 SITRAD 4.13

Download the compatible version from: http://www.sitrad.com

Step 1: With the TCP-485 WiFi configured, open Sitrad, click on “Configuration” and then on

“Options”.

Step 2: Select option “Use Ethernet Communication”. Then click on the “Configure Ehernet” buttom
below.