signify 6014 Point to Point Lifi System User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- signify
Table of Contents
signify 6014 Point to Point Lifi System
Introduction
The Trulifi 6014 series of transceivers provide a wireless LiFi connection between two points with data rates up to 845 Mbit/s and a maximum operating distance of up to 20 meters, depending on the variant. The device is equipped with an M12 8-pin X-coded Female connector port to connect to the network. The device is powered using the same Ethernet port using PoE and is compliant with PoE standard IEEE 802.3af. The device can be connected directly to a PoE- enabled Ethernet switch or using a PoE injector. For a functioning system, a 6014 Access Point needs to connect to a 6014 End Point. Devices are pre- configured as Access Point and End Point in production and this configuration cannot be changed.
The 6014 series is available in different variants:
The Access Point and End Point types can be identified via the product label
and via the Web UI.
Photobiological safety
The Trulifi 6014 used Infrared light which complies with IEC/EN62471 for
photobiological safety Class 0 exempt group.
Application notice
The Trulifi 6014 is designed to offer a (temporary) data connection between machines, devices, and/or network systems at a maximum distance of up to 20 meters. The product complies to the IP65/IP66 and IP67 IP ratings (IP rating has been tested, pending certification). The Trulifi 6014 is not designed for safety-critical applications. Line of sight between two devices is necessary, therefore blocking the line of sight will limit or disconnect connectivity.
Environmental elements, such as rain, mist, dust, snow, and direct sunlight may limit the performance of the Trulifi 6014. Special precautions should be observed in aligning the devices for an optimum line of sight.
- Ambient temperature -25°C to +55°C (6014.01)
- Ambient temperature -25°C to +70°C (6014.02)
- For Canada only: Innovation. Science. and Economic Development Canada ICES -003 Compliance label: CAN ICES- 3 (B)/NMB-3(8)
A full list of compliances and supported standards can be found in the product specification sheet, which can be downloaded from:
https://www.signify.com/global/innovation/trulifi/downloads.
Getting started
It is advisable to configure the required parameters before mounting/installing the Trulifi 6014 units to their final position. Make sure the Trulifi 6014 units and your client PC/device are connected to the same network switch and powered using a PoE connection. When the Access Point is powered, the green control light is ON. For the first-time setup, you will have to use the web configuration system of the Trulifi 6014.
Default IP configuration
Out of the box the Trulifi 6014 Access Points and End Points are pre-
configured with DHCP enabled. With DHCP enabled. the 6014 unit will
automatically receive an IP address and subnet mask. In addition to this
automatically assigned IP address, the 6014 also has a static IP address, even
when DHCP is enabled. This can be helpful in case you are unable to retrieve
what address has been assigned to the 6014 by the DHCP server. The default
static IP address is:
- 192.168.1.10 (6014 Access Points)
- 192.168.1.20 (6014 End Points)
The corresponding default subset mask is:
- 255.255.255.0
Accessing the web configuration system
It is important that your computer is configured to be in the same subnet as your Trulifi 6014. Check your DHCP server’s address allocation table for the IP address of your laptop and the 6014 unit to confirm that both are in the same subnet.
If this is not the case, then you may use 6014’s default static IP address to reach the web configuration system. In order to do this, you will have to bring your laptop temporarily in the same subnet as the 6014. Once you have completed the configuration steps, you can assign your laptop back to its original subnet. On Windows 10 systems. the procedure is as follows:
- Select the correct Ethernet or Wi-Fi adaptor and select Properties using the right mouse button.
- Select Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/1Pv4) and select Properties. X
- Assign an IP address to your computer and make sure that it is within the correct network subnet that the Trulifi 6014 is also connected to (default: see section 4.1). Check that the IP address of your computer is different from that of the Trulifi 6014.
- Close the window and save the configuration by clicking the OK tab.
Web Configuration system
You can use the Trulifi 6014 web configuration system to configure specific
operating parameters. To access the web configuration system, open a standard
web browser and enter the IP address into the navigation tab (assigned by DHCP
or use the static IP address).
The default password is the serial number of the device, found at the back side of the device In the Authentication tab enter the Configuration/Security password and click [ok].
When selecting a password, the password length should be between 8 and 20 characters.
After entering the password, the main configuration window opens. On the left
side of this window, there are several menu
tabs to view and change system configuration parameters.
Device Information menu
This screen displays the following information about the device:
- Device name
- Device description
- Device manufacturer
- Serial number
- MAC address
- Hardware version, including if the device is configured as Access Point or End Point
- Ethernet interface; this displays the type of ethernet interface the device is connected to
- Firmware version
- System uptime; time passed since the last reboot.
The information on this page cannot be edited.
Optical Link Performance
This page only shows data when an End Point and Access Point are connected and
have established an Optical Link. In case no connection is available, please
use the page refresh option of your web browser. When connected the Link
Performance menu reports connection status information and corresponding
transmit and receive throughput values.
Information on this page can not be edited
Security
This page enables entering the device security settings. There are two
security settings for the 6014.
Network Name
The password for the “Network name” enables the encryption of the data
transmitted via the optical link. Devices are pre-programmed/auto-assigned as
either Access Point or End Point. NOTE: Only Access Points and End Points can
establish an optical link, and only when they make use of identical encryption
passwords.
The default LiFi encryption password for every 6014 Access Point or End Point is trulifi.
Login Password
The “login password” is the password for the web user interface. The default password is the serial number of the device, found at the back of the device. It is strongly recommended to change the password to a strong password. The password should be between 8 and 20 characters.
In case the password is forgotten, upon login to the web user interface, there is the option to reset the password (restore factory settings). When this option is selected all settings return to factory default.
Advanced menu
The advanced menu is recommended for IT managers and system administrators
having access to and knowledge of the system network requirements of the
solution.
The “Advanced” menu contains the following sub-menus:
- Firmware upgrade
- IP Settings
- Multicast
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- System settings
Firmware upgrade
This screen displays the current firmware version and offers the opportunity
to update the firmware to a newer version. The latest firmware version can be
downloaded from:
https://www.signify.com/global/innovation/trulifi/downloads. After
downloading the latest firmware store the file on a convenient location; e.g.
Desktop. Select [Choose File] and browse to the location where the new
firmware version is saved. Select [Upgrade] In case a non-valid file is
selected to upload, the following error message will be
displayed.
IP Settings
This screen displays the IP settings of the device. Either static IP addresses
can be configured, or the device can be configured in DHCP mode. Additional
static IP addresses can be configured in case the device needs to be accessed
from a different subnet.
To disable the [ 1Pv4 Additional Address 1 ]. please enter [ 0.0.0.0] in the field [ IP Address]. Select [Update & Reboot] after completing the configuration.
Multicast menu
The Multicast menu allows for configuring Internet Group Management Protocol
(IGMP) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD) snooping
parameters.
QoS menu
In the screen QoS menu you can change the following Trulifi 6014 parameters:
- QoS Criteria: 802.1p or custom
- Frame Type: Ethernet frame, 802.1q, 802.1ad
- Packet Detection Method: IPv4 or custom
- Packet Classification/Type-of Service ToS)
System Settings
The “system settings” page has provisions to perform a System reboot and a
Factory Reset and restore the initial factory setting at the time of shipment.
When using the factory reset option, all system configuration settings will be
lost.
The factory reset password is: trulifi%2019
WARNING:
All settings (IP settings, LiFi encryption password, UI access, and other
settings) will be returned to the factory default value.
Installation
After the configuration of the Trulifi 6014 units is completed, the system is ready to be installed. Note that the optimum performance of the LiFi link can only be achieved when the Access Points and End Points are perfectly aligned. To support this alignment, there are various mounts as well as a laser pointer available as options which are sold separately.
It is recommended to first check the correct operation/ data communication
between devices before installing the devices into their final position. The
6014 devices may be mounted at heights exceeding 2 meters. The maximum
mounting distance between the Access.
Point and the End Point shall not exceed 20 meters (6014.01) or 12 meters (6014.02) to guarantee operation.
The 6014 unit emits a cone of infrared light. The radius r of this cone depends on the operating distance between the Access Point and an End Point. The radius r is specified in the Trulifi 6014 Technical Specification. In case multiple pairs of 6014 units are used in the same space, the cones of one pair of 6014s shall not intersect with the cones of the adjacent 6014 pair, to avoid malfunctioning of the system. A minimum distance of 2.5 x r shall be maintained between each pair of 6014s.
In case the 6014 devices is mounted directly at a wall/ceiling, 6 mm diameter screws with appropriate mounting wall plugs shall be used.
The 6014.02 devices should be mounted with 4x M6 bolts (minimum tensile strength of 500N/mm2) and self-locking nuts and/or a spring washer for mounting the 6014 to the surface bracket, to comply with EN50155 regulations.
Installation prerequisites
- For a working installation (depending on the use case) mounts and brackets may be required (see next section)
- To connect the 6014 to the standard IT infrastructure, an adapter cable (8-pin M12 X-Coded Male to RJ45) may be required (not included)
- PoE injector or PoE powered switch (IEEE 802.3af) is not included
The Trulifi 6014 is available with 2 different types of mounting brackets.
6014.01 mounting instruction
The 6014.01 comes with standard forward mounting brackets which can be mounted
on a wall, ceiling, or another surface. Use M6 bolts and nuts or screws and
wall plugs for installation (not included).
Laser Pointer
In case a very accurate alignment over a longer distance is required, a laser
pointer is optionally available. The laser pointer and the bracket can be
ordered under the following order number:
Ordering Information:
For the convenience of alignment, it is
recommended to use two (2) Laser pointers (one at each end) however alignment
is possible using only one laser pointer and using/changing them between the
two units.
Fine adjustment bracket
In case alignment over a longer distance is required, an optional fine
adjuster bracket is recommended.
Ordering information:
After mounting the 6014.01 on the fine adjustment bracket. the units can be perfectly aligned using the laser pointer and the 4 mounting screws fitted with spring coils. These mounting screws double as fine adjustment screws. The fine adjustment bracket can be mounted to a flat surface (wall, ceiling, etc.) or to a coarse adjustment wall mount from RAM.
Coarse adjustment
For wall/ceiling mounting including coarse adjustment, Signify recommends RAM
mounts. These are 3rd party products from RAM Mount and consist of 3 parts.
-
Ball Plate Adapter RAM-246U
The 100x100mm VESA ball plate adapter connects to the fine adjuster. -
Socket Arm RAM-201U-B C-size
The socket arm connects the ball plate adapter to the drill-down base. -
Drill down base RAM-202U C-size
This connects to the wall/mounting surface.
For more information on compatible mounts please visit: www.ram- mount.co.uk For installation instructions for the RAM mount, please refer to the instruction delivered with your variant of RAM- mount.
Assembly
The exploded view below depicts how to assemble the 6014.01 using various
mounts and laser pointers.
The aiming and alignment can be done by attaching the optional laser pointer and bracket to the 6014.01, to help the aiming of the device.
Fine adjustment can be done by turning any of the 4 bolts until a perfect alignment is achieved. For a detailed operation of the laser pointer please carefully read the instructions provided with the laser pointer.
Caution: Never look directly into the laser beam.
6014.02 mounting instruction
The reverse mounting bracket included with the 6014.02 should be mounted as
depicted below, where caution should be observed that the optical window is
not obstructed by the mounting surface.
Connecting and using the device
After attaching the 6014 unit to the ceiling/wall/object, connect the network
cable to the 6014 via a PoE-enabled 100/1000- Base-TX network switch port or
use a PoE injector. When the device is powered, the green power LED on the
front panel is lit.
Repeat this step for the other 6014 units. Once both units are aligned correctly, the LINK ACTIVITY LED will indicate communication activity between the units.
The system is now ready to be used.
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References
- ram-mount.co.uk/
- RAM® Double Socket Arm – RAM Mounts
- RAM® Round Plate with Ball – RAM Mounts
- RAM® 100x100mm VESA Plate with Ball – RAM Mounts
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