Vaisala AP10 User Manual
M211860EN-A
User Guide
Vaisala VaiNet Access Point
AP10
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Vaisala Oyj
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. About This Document................................................................................... 5
1.1 Version Information..........................................................................................5
1.2 Related Manuals................................................................................................5
1.3 Documentation Conventions...........................................................................5
1.4 Trademarks........................................................................................................ 6
2. Product Overview........................................................................................... 7
2.1 Overview of AP10 Access Point.......................................................................7
2.2 AP10 Parts..........................................................................................................8
2.3 VaiNet Devices in viewLinc Monitoring System............................................9
2.3.1 VaiNet Protocol..........................................................................................9
2.3.2 Delays in a VaiNet Network....................................................................10
2.4 Time Synchronization.......................................................................................11
2.5 Network Security..............................................................................................11
2.6 Using a Third Party Power Supply..................................................................11
2.7 Remote Management......................................................................................12
2.8 Regulatory Compliance.................................................................................. 13
2.8.1 FCC Compliance Statement....................................................................13
2.8.2 ISED Compliance Statement...................................................................14
2.8.3 EU Declaration of Conformity.................................................................14
2.9 Safety................................................................................................................ 16
2.10 Symbols Used in AP10 Product Markings.....................................................16
2.11 ESD Protection.................................................................................................17
3. Installation........................................................................................................ 18
3.1 AP10 Installation Location and Range.......................................................... 18
3.1.1 Mounting in Plenum Space..................................................................... 18
3.2 Setting Up AP10...............................................................................................19
3.3 Mounting AP10............................................................................................... 20
4. Touchscreen Interface.................................................................................23
4.1 Accessing the Touchscreen Interface...........................................................23
4.2 Overview of Touchscreen Interface..............................................................23
5. Web Interface.................................................................................................25
5.1 Accessing the Web Interface.........................................................................25
5.2 Overview of Web Interface............................................................................26
6. Maintenance....................................................................................................34
6.1 Cleaning AP10.................................................................................................34
6.2 Updating AP10 Firmware.............................................................................. 34
7. Troubleshooting............................................................................................36
7.1 Problem Situations.........................................................................................36
7.2 Verifying Operation of AP10..........................................................................37
7.3 Performing a Factory Reset..........................................................................38
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8. Technical Data................................................................................................39
8.1 AP10 Technical Specification........................................................................ 39
8.2 AP10 Spare Parts and Accessories................................................................ 41
8.3 AP10 Dimensions............................................................................................ 42
Technical Support.....................................................................................................43
Warranty....................................................................................................................... 43
Recycling......................................................................................................................43
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List of Figures
Figure 1 AP10 in the viewLinc Monitoring System....................................................7
Figure 2 Front......................................................................................................................8
Figure 3 Connector Panel................................................................................................ 8
Figure 4 Rear.......................................................................................................................9
Figure 5 AP10 Remote Management using viewLinc Enterprise Server........... 12
Figure 6 AP10 Properties in viewLinc..........................................................................13
Figure 7 AP10 Mounting Methods................................................................................21
Figure 8 AP10 Screw Mounting Dimensions.............................................................22
Figure 9 Touch Interface Home Screen......................................................................23
Figure 10 Touch Interface Data Logger Information Screen..................................24
Figure 11 Touch Interface Settings Menu....................................................................24
Figure 12 Web Interface System Summary Screen..................................................26
Figure 13 Web Interface Data Loggers Screen..........................................................27
Figure 14 Web Interface Network Settings.................................................................27
Figure 15 Web Interface DNS, NTP, and VaiNet Settings Screen..........................28
Figure 16 Web Interface viewLinc Settings Screen..................................................28
Figure 17 Web Interface Installation Mode Settings Screen..................................29
Figure 18 Web Interface Security Settings Screen...................................................29
Figure 19 Web Interface Display and LED Settings Screen................................... 30
Figure 20 Web Interface Backup and Restore Screen.............................................30
Figure 21 Web Interface Firmware Update Screen...................................................31
Figure 22 Web Interface Restart and Reset Screen..................................................32
Figure 23 Web Interface Support Screen Screen......................................................33
Figure 24 AP10 Access Point Dimensions...................................................................42
List of Figures
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List of Tables
Table 1 Document Versions..............................................................................................5
Table 2 Related Manuals....................................................................................................5
Table 3 Specifications for a Third Party Power Supply............................................11
Table 4 Symbols Used in AP10 Product Markings.................................................... 16
Table 5 Troubleshooting Table......................................................................................36
Table 6 Wireless................................................................................................................ 39
Table 7 Operating Environment....................................................................................39
Table 8 Inputs and Outputs........................................................................................... 40
Table 9 Mechanical Specifications...............................................................................40
Table 10 Spare Parts and Accessories............................................................................41
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1. About This Document
1.1 Version Information
Table 1 Document Versions
Document Code Date Description
M211860EN-A May 2018 First version.
1.2 Related Manuals
Table 2 Related Manuals
Document Code Name
M211821EN AP10 Access Point Quick Guide
M211820EN viewLinc Monitoring System Setup Guide
M211975EN viewLinc Enterprise Server User Guide
M211822EN RFL100 Data Logger Quick Guide
M211861EN RFL100 Data Logger User Guide
Chapter 1 – About This Document
1.3 Documentation Conventions
WARNING!
follow instructions carefully at this point, there is a risk of injury or even death.
CAUTION!
follow instructions carefully at this point, the product could be damaged or
important data could be lost.
Note highlights important information on using the product.
Warning alerts you to a serious hazard. If you do not read and
Caution warns you of a potential hazard. If you do not read and
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Tip gives information for using the product more eciently.
Lists tools needed to perform the task.
Indicates that you need to take some notes during the task.
1.4 Trademarks
Vaisalaâis a registered trademark of Vaisala Oyj.
The LoRa™ name and associated logo are trademarks of Semtech Corporation or its
subsidiaries.
All other product or company names that may be mentioned in this publication are trade
names, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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viewLinc
Enterprise Server
AP10
Access Point
RFL100
Data Loggers
VaiNet wireless
>100 m (328 ft) range
NTP Server
Wired
network
Chapter 2 – Product Overview
2. Product Overview
2.1 Overview of AP10 Access Point
Vaisala VaiNet Access Point AP10 is a wireless access point that collects data from VaiNet
wireless data loggers and transfers it to viewLinc Enterprise Server using a wired Ethernet
connection. AP10 implements Vaisala's proprietary VaiNet protocol. It can connect up to 32
VaiNet data loggers (such as the RFL100) to Vaisala viewLinc Monitoring System. For more
information on viewLinc system installation, see viewLinc Setup Guide M211820EN.
Figure 1 AP10 in the viewLinc Monitoring System
AP10 can be powered from the Ethernet connector using Power over Ethernet (PoE) or from
the power supply connector using the included AC/DC adapter. If both power sources are
connected, the AC/DC adapter is utilized to power the device. AP10 is IP22 rated, and is
suitable for indoor industrial applications. For best wireless coverage, install the AP10 at eye
height or on the ceiling.
AP10 has two user interfaces:
• Touch interface on the front panel. Use this interface to set up the device during
installation and to locally check the connection status.
• Web interface via the Ethernet connection. This interface provides advanced
configuration features and can be accessed remotely.
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2.2 AP10 Parts
Figure 2 Front
1 Antenna. Can be rotated and tilted.
2 Screw holes for mounting (4 pcs),
Ø 3.2 mm.
3 Ventilation hole. Do not cover.
4 Touchscreen.
5 Status LED:
Green Normal operation
Blue Installation mode active
Red Error - check status
Figure 3 Connector Panel
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1 Power supply connector (10 ... 30
VDC).
2 Service port (micro-USB).
3 USB port for hardware expansion
(USB type A).
4 Reset button. Push to restart, push
and hold to revert AP10 to factory
settings.
5 RJ-45 Ethernet port. Can be powered
by Power over Ethernet (PoE).
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Figure 4 Rear
1 Product label.
2 Holes for mounting with tie wraps.
3 Housing screws. Do not remove.
2.3 VaiNet Devices in viewLinc Monitoring System
VaiNet access points create links between Ethernet and Vaisala devices using the VaiNet
protocol. Wireless device registration is handled by viewLinc Enterprise Server. Whenever a
new data logger is added to the system, it is automatically
forwards the data logger’s information to the server. Once accepted in the system, data
loggers will stay synchronized, even in situations where other nearby VaiNet networks overlap.
Redundancy is achieved by allowing load distribution between VaiNet access points which
share multiple data loggers in range.
Data Transfer and Recovery From Outages
VaiNet access points continuously transfer measurement data from the data loggers to
viewLinc Enterprise Server. Both access point and viewLinc Enterprise Server verify that the
data has been received correctly. Once the data has been
database where it is protected from tampering and loss.
flow is interrupted by a network outage, the data transfer will resume when the outage
If data
is resolved. Local memory of the data logger is used to store the data while waiting for a
connection to viewLinc Enterprise Server. RFL100 Data Logger has enough local memory for
30 days of measurement.
identified by an access point, which
verified, it is stored to the secure
2.3.1 VaiNet Protocol
Vaisala’s VaiNet wireless protocol is based on LoRa™ technology. This technology has been
licensed by Vaisala for monitoring purposes, and further enhanced additional protocol layers
to produce a robust and reliable wireless signal for environmental monitoring. The protocol is
proprietary, and cannot be used with 802.11 Wi-Fi devices. VaiNet wireless devices always
require a VaiNet wireless access point.
VaiNet radio communication uses a modulated, low-power signal at sub-GHz frequencies to
provide better signal propagation in environmental monitoring applications. VaiNet provides
benefits of spread spectrum wireless technology including resistance to interference,
all the
interception and multipath fading (reflections). Using the chirp signal to spread the RF energy
over a wider band allows for reliable communications even when signal levels are below the
background noise
frequencies.
floor. It also reduces disruptions from overlapping signals on same
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VaiNet wireless devices are not limited to using a single access point. If multiple access points
are available, VaiNet devices can switch access points to maintain their connection to the
viewLinc Monitoring System. The strength of the wireless signal is used to determine the
optimum network data path.
Wireless transmissions between VaiNet devices are encrypted to protect against
eavesdropping, data tampering, and transfer errors.
2.3.2 Delays in a VaiNet Network
VaiNet protocol and VaiNet devices are designed for power-ecient operation. Some of the
design choices that enable long battery life also create significant delays that the users should
be aware of.
Intermittent Radio Connections
Radio connections between VaiNet access points and data loggers are not continuous. Access
points take turns communicating in a two-minute cycle, and connected data loggers send their
measurement data to their connected access point every four minutes. This introduces various
delays:
• Data loggers that are not currently connected (new devices or ones that have fallen out of
radio contact) have to scan for available access points for a complete cycle before they
can decide what is the optimal access point for them. This means that connection
attempts typically take at least a couple of minutes. Additionally, some joining scenarios
may take multiple attempts. For example, when
capacity of 32 data loggers, it may take an hour for the last data logger to successfully
connect to the access point.
• Access points request missing data and issue management commands to data loggers
within their communication window. Transferring a full month's worth of measurement
data from 32 data loggers using one access point takes several hours.
filling a single access point up to its full
Data Logger Scanning Interval
Scanning for available access points consumes power. To prevent repeated scanning from
draining their batteries, RFL100 Data Loggers shut down their radio temporarily if they can
find no access points to join. They will resume scanning after a waiting interval that gets
progressively longer if they keep failing to find an access point. The maximum interval is 8
hours and 30 minutes.
This means that when access points become available after an outage, it may take several
hours for data loggers to discover them. This is why you should always keep your access points
powered up, and why you should start your network installation by installing the viewLinc
Enterprise Server and access points
You can manually wake up the radio of an RFL100 Data Logger by pressing its
Refresh button. The button is located next to the service port under the silicone
plug.
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2.4 Time Synchronization
AP10 requires accurate time to operate its VaiNet wireless connection, and to maintain correct
time on the connected data loggers. To achieve the accurate time, AP10 synchronizes with
Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers. The hostnames of the default NTP servers are:
0.pool.ntp.org
1.pool.ntp.org
2.pool.ntp.org
3.pool.ntp.org
Reaching the default NTP servers requires an internet connection. To allow the AP10 to
operate without an internet connection, replace one of the default NTP server addresses with
the address of your local NTP server.
AP10 has a supercapacitor as a backup power source for its realtime clock. If AP10 is left
without power for more than a day, the realtime clock will lose its time. If this happens AP10
will have to synchronize its clock with the NTP servers before it can operate its radio. This is
typically the case when an AP10 is installed - it needs to synchronize its clock before it can
start to connect VaiNet data loggers. Synchronization is also needed due to clock drift if the
NTP servers cannot be reached for more than three weeks.
Synchronizing with the NTP servers typically takes several minutes, during which
time the access point will show the NTP connection error. If you have just turned
on your access point or changed its NTP server configuration, it is normal to see
the error for up to 15 minutes.
2.5 Network Security
AP10 Access Point is intended to be connected to a secure internal network, not directly to the
internet.
2.6
Using a Third Party Power Supply
A DC power supply (Vaisala item 244784SP) is included with every AP10 Access Point. You
also can use other power supplies with the AP10, but make sure they
listed in Table 3 (page 11).
Table 3 Specifications for a Third Party Power Supply
Property Specification
Operating voltage 10 ... 30 VDC
Output power min. 13 W
fulfill the specifications
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Property Specification
Output current min. 1.3 A
Output connector Locking type female coaxial connector with
Operating temperature range -20 ... +60 °C (-4 ... +140 °F)
Operating humidity range 0 ... 95 %RH, non-condensing
Certifications and approvals • Certified to IEC 60950-1 or IEC 62368-1
positive 2.0 mm center pin
• Approved for use in your country
2.7 Remote Management
AP10 has a web interface for remote management. Additionally, some settings can be
remotely managed using viewLinc Enterprise Server software. Remote management
operations can be performed directly from the Sites Manager > Hosts and Devices tree.
Figure 5 AP10 Remote Management using viewLinc Enterprise Server
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Figure 6 AP10 Properties in viewLinc
Select Sites Manager > Show hosts to see the IP addresses of all connected hosts.
Select the IP address of any AP10 to open its web interface in your browser.
2.8 Regulatory Compliance
2.8.1 FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
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