WASION WFCT-960S RF Gateway User Manual

WASION WFCT-960S RF Gateway

Specifications

• Model: WFCT-960 S RF Gateway
• Appearance and Dimension: 226x158x82mm
• Power Supply: AC 100-300V, Battery Limit: 10 years
• Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 90 ℃
• Operating Humidity: 10 to 90%, non-condensing
• Life Time: 10 years
• Data Rate: 50-300 kbps Wi-Fi
• Communication Interface: GPRS, 4G, Wi-SUN FAN, Freewave FAN
• Frequency Band: Supports regional frequency profiles such as US 902-928MHz, Brazil 902-907.5MHz, 915-928MHz, etc.

Product Usage Instructions

• General Introduction
  • The Wi-SUN gateway is designed to support pole-mounted or wall-mounted installations. The product shell is made of environmentally friendly materials that are insulated, flame-retardant, and UV-resistant.
• Technical Parameters
  • Appearance and Dimension
  • The dimensions of the gateway are 226x158x82mm.
  • Electrical Parameters
  • The gateway operates on an AC 100-300V power supply with a battery life of 10 years. It has an operating temperature range of -10 to 90 ℃ and supports various communication interfaces including GPRS, 4G, Wi-SUN FAN, and Freewave FAN.
• User Interfaces
  • Power Interface
  • The gateway can be powered with AC 100-300V.
  • Wi-SUN Antenna Interface
  • The power supply for the Wi-SUN antenna is 5V for downlink communication.
  • Wi-Fi Interface
  • The power supply for the Wi-Fi interface is 3.3V with a communication rate of >10 Mbps and a communication distance of >10 meters.
  • 4G Antenna Interface
  • The power supply for the 4G module is 4V for uplink communication supporting the 4G full Netcom system.
  • Freewave Interface
  • The power supply for the Freewave module is between 5-12V for uplink communication.

FAQs

• Q: Can the gateway be accessed through a web portal?
  • A: Yes, the gateway has an internal web user portal that can be accessed through an Ethernet or 4G connection. It is recommended to use the Wi-Fi interface for access for better communication speed.
• Q: What are the compatible web browsers for accessing the web interface?
  • A: The compatible web browsers include Google Chrome (version 60 and above) and Microsoft IE browser (version 7 and above).

Revision History

General Introduction

• Wi-SUN (Wireless Smart Ubiquitous Network) technology is based on the open standards of IEEE 802.15.4g, IEEE 802, and IETF IPv4 standards. Wi-SUN FAN is a mesh network protocol with a self-organizing network function and self-healing function.
• Each device in the network can communicate with neighboring devices, and messages can be transmitted very long between each node in the network.
• Wi-SUN communication technology has the characteristics of long-distance transmission, security, high scalability, interoperability, and low power consumption. It is widely used in the field of AMI smart meter reading.
• The Wi-SUN communication gateway is the key bridge between the WAN and the local NAN in the AMI system, and it is the key node to solve the “last mile” problem.

Technical Parameters

Appearance and Dimension

• The Wi-SUN gateway supports pole-mounted or wall-mounted types.
• The product shell is made of environmentally friendly materials that are insulated, flame-retardant, and UV-resistant.
• The dimensions are 226x158x82mm.

Electrical Parameters

Backup >1hours, Option Type for Normal and Wide temperature range
Power &Physical & Environmental| Limit Operating temperature range| -10 ~ +85°C, Normal temperature Product version
-40 ~ +85°C, Wide temperature Product version
Operating humidity| 10 to 90%, non-condensing
Lifetime| ≥ 10 years
Clock accuracy| Error ≤ 0.5 sec/day
Installation type| Pole Mounting; Wall mounting
Communication Interface| WAN Interface| GPRS、4G
FAN Interface| Wi-SUN FAN
Frequency band： Supports the regional frequency profile defined for Wi-SUN Alliance such as US 902-928 MHz, Brazil 902-907.5MHz、915-928MHz etc.
 |  | Conducted output power：500- 1000mW
Data rate：50-300kbps
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Maintenance Interface| Wi-Fi
Private net| Freewave    FAN

Capacity

| Manages up to 1,000 smart meters for AMI implementation
Protocol| WAN Protocol| Application Layer DLSM/COSEM
FAN Meter Protocol| Application Layer DLMS46，DLMS47
Network Protocol| Support IPV4，SNMP V2
Security| Cover Open Detect| Alarm active report when cover open
Data Storage| AES256 for key data
WAN communication with the application system| SHA-256，AES-256
FAN communication with smart meter| AES128 Green book 8（DLMS Suit 0）

User Interfaces

Power Interface

• AC 100~300V.

Wi-SUN Antenna Interface

• Power: 5v, One Wi-SUN is used for downlink communication.

Wi-Fi Interface

• Power: 3.3v, One channel of Wi-Fi is used for debugging, the rate is> 10Mbps, the communication distance is> 10 meters, the frequency is 2.4G,

4G antenna Interface

• Power: 4v, One 4G module is used for uplink communication,4G module supports 4G full Netcom system.

Freewave Interface

• Power: 5~12V, One Freewave module is used for uplink communication.

Product Assembly Drawing

Packing List

There are various interfaces in the RF Module to connect the Meter and Antenna.

Figure/Table 10- Packing materials list

Web Portal

• The Gateway has an internal web user portal that can be accessed through the ethernet or 4G connection.
• The web interface can be used to check, configure, diagnostics, a single gateway.
• It is recommended to use the Wifi interface for access because the communication speed using the 4G interface is affected by the local telecommunications operator.
• The compatible web browsers that have been tested include Google Chrome (version 60 and above) and Microsoft IE browser (version 7 and above).

Connecting to the gateway locally through ethernet

For the parameterization via point-to-point connection by Wifi Interface, you need:

• A laptop computer with a Wifi adapter.

Creating the connection:

1. Connect to the Gateway Wifi, whose SSID is “WS+terminalID”, and the default password is 12345678.
2. The concentrator’s default IP address is 192.168.1.2. Configure your laptop IP address to be in the same network, e.g. 192.168.1.3 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Check your operating system manual for instructions on how to define IP addresses.
3. Try to use the ping command to test whether the connection between the laptop and Gateway is established well or not.
4. Open the web browser and enter the Gateway IP address in the address row.
5. The browser opens an authentication window. Enter the username and password provided by the manufacturer.
6. The main page of the Gateway’s web interface is opened in your browser.

Web main page

The Gateway Web main page is shown. Basic information about the Gateway is in the middle of the page. It includes information such as Gateway serial number, firmware version, kernel version, web server version, local time and the uptime (actually operates time). The operation menu list is on the left side of the page, the following web portal pages are available to users.

DCU No: DCU serial number

Downlink: DCU downlink communication type Net Port: DCU listen port for web service

Debug Port Type: Choose whether the port is used as (Maintain)serial port debugging and maintenance or (IrSev)infrared port debugging

Webservice Https: Enable web service https or not USB Enable: Enable USB interface or not

Menu Enable: Enable Menu on the DCU or not

Comm MGT| Uplink Channel: Choose whether the upstream interface is Ethernet or Cellular

Main IP: The IP address of the HES server Main Port: The listen port of the HES server

Back IP: The backup IP address of the HES server Back Port: The backup listen port of the HES server

Heart: The heartbeat interval between DCU and HES APN: The APN of the SIM card

User:     The APN user of the SIM card

Password: The APN password of the SIM card

Ethernet MGT| IP Address: The IP address of DCU

Subnet Mask: The ethernet subnet mask of DCU Gateway: The ethernet gateway address of DCU

Task MGT| Manage the DCU schedule reading task
Meter MGT| Manage the meter list in the DCU
Meter Status| Check the meter NAN online/offline status
Restart| Restart the DCU
Net INFO| Topology| Show the NAN topological graph
Ping Test| Ping test with meters
Export| Log| Export the DCU log file
Data| Export the DCU database
Upgrade| FTP Pwd| Manage the DCU FTP client login password
DCU Upgrade| Manage the DCU firmware upgrade

Main Management

Through this web page, the user can change the gateway local time, gateway serial number, downlink field area network type, and so on.

Communication Management

Web page communication management is mainly related to uplink communication. Users set these parameters according to the actual local network environment, which has achieved the purpose of gateway and HES communication.

• Firstly, the user needs to decide whether to choose Ethernet or 4G to communicate with HES by selecting Uplink Channel.
• Then the user should set the correct HES static IP address and listen port, the gateway as a TCP/IP client connects to the HES through this port.
• If the gateway cannot connect the HES main IP and port, the gateway will try to connect the backup HES IP and port.
• The default heartbeat cycle for keeping alive is 5 mins, user can change the value according to the local network environment.
• If the uplink type is 4G, the user should set the correct APN address for the SIM card.

Precautions

1. It is forbidden to power on the unconnected antenna, and it is forbidden to replace or remove the antenna with power on;
2. Make sure all connections are good before powering on;
3. Please take lightning and rainproof measures for outdoor installation;

Troubleshooting

If the node cannot communicate with the gateway normally, please check as follows:

1. Check whether the power supply and network are normal;
2. Confirm that the nodes and gateways work in the corresponding frequency table;
3. Confirm whether the server is normal;
4. Confirm that the server has been added to the gateway and the parameters are the same as the server;
5. Confirm that the server has been added to the node and the parameters are the same as the server;

Package, Transportation, and Storage

1. Avoid direct rain and snow during transportation and unpacking to prevent severe impact and vibration.
2. Inventory and storage should be stored on the rack under the original packaging conditions, and the stacking height should not exceed 5 layers.
3. Do not store after unpacking.
4. Storage conditions: The ambient temperature does not exceed -20 ° C to + 75 ° C, and the relative humidity does not exceed 95%. The place to be stored should be clean and free of harmful substances sufficient to cause corrosion in the air.

FCC

FCC Compliance Statements
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used following the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The device shall be operated with a minimum distance of 30cm between the radiator and your body.

Disclaimer of Liability

• Although we have carefully checked the contents of this publication for conformity with the hardware and software described, we cannot guarantee complete conformity since errors cannot be excluded.
• The information provided in this manual is checked at regular intervals and any corrections that might become necessary are included in the next releases. Any suggestions for improvement are welcome.
• Subject to change without prior notice.
• Issuing date
• 8th Dec 2023

Copyright

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