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User Manual Revision A, March 2019 Copyright MST Global 2019 Revision History Revision Change A Initial release AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Date March 2019 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence ii AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Level 5, 113 Wicks Road, North Ryde, NSW 2141 Australia
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Under no circumstances will MST be responsible for any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of, or reliance upon, the Information. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence vi AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Contents Revision History ......................................................................................................................... ii Copyright and Disclaimer ........................................................................................................ iii Copyright ............................................................................................................................................... iii Warning ................................................................................................................................................. iii Disclaimer .............................................................................................................................................. iii Contact Information .................................................................................................................. iv About This Manual ..................................................................................................................... v Conventions used in the manual ............................................................................................................ v Icons ....................................................................................................................................................... v Additional Support ................................................................................................................................. vi Chapter 1: Understanding AXON Digital Platform .................................................................. 1 1.1 Typical System Layout ................................................................................................................ 1 Chapter 2: AXON Core unit ....................................................................................................... 2 2.1 2.3 Hardware Overview .................................................................................................................... 3 Connectivity ................................................................................................................................ 4 Composite Fibre Ports ........................................................................................................ 4 Copper Ethernet Ports ........................................................................................................ 6 Expansion sockets .............................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 3: AXON Air module .................................................................................................... 7 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 3.1 3.3 Hardware Overview .................................................................................................................... 8 Daisy Chaining of AXON Air units ............................................................................................... 9 Chapter 4: Network System Design ..................................................................................... 10 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Installation Types and Coverage .............................................................................................. 10 Power Requirements ................................................................................................................ 10 Choosing Antennas ................................................................................................................... 11 Placement of AXON Air units .................................................................................................... 12 4.5 Placement of Antennas ........................................................................................................... 12 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence vi 4.6 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Determining distance between AXON Air modules ................................................................... 13 Installation .......................................................................................................... 15 Chapter 5:
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 AXON Core Mounting Options .................................................................................................. 15 AXON Air Mounting Options .................................................................................................... 17 Antenna Mounting Options ....................................................................................................... 18 Installation Schemes ................................................................................................................. 20 Installation in a Straight Drive............................................................................................ 20 Installation in a no line of sight scenario ........................................................................... 21 Installation in large underground openings, e.g. Crusher Building .................................... 22 Installation at an Intersection ............................................................................................ 23 Connecting Power to AXON Core ............................................................................................. 24 5.5 Handling composite cable during installation ............................................................................ 24 5.6 Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core ........................................................................... 25 5.7 Standard Composite and Fibre Cable Lengths ......................................................................... 25 5.8 Connecting Ethernet Cable to AXON Core ............................................................................... 25 5.9 5.10 Connecting Antennas to AXON Air .......................................................................................... 26 5.11 Manual Reset and Reboot ....................................................................................................... 27 Chapter 6: Understanding VLANs ....................................................................................... 28 6.1 6.1.1 6.1.2 6.1.3 Understanding Trunk and Access Ports ................................................................................... 29 Trunk Ports ....................................................................................................................... 29 Access Ports ..................................................................................................................... 29 Port Allocation ................................................................................................................... 31 VLANs and Wireless Networks ................................................................................................. 31 Native VLAN ............................................................................................................................. 32 Chapter 7: Configuration Using the Web Interface ............................................................ 34 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.2 7.3 7.4 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface .................................................................................. 34 Status Screen ........................................................................................................................... 50 Configuration Screen ................................................................................................................ 51 Status Tab ................................................................................................................................ 52 7.3.1 Obtaining Device Information ............................................................................................ 52 Settings > System > Actions ..................................................................................................... 54 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence viii AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5 7.4.1 7.4.2 7.4.4 7.4.5 7.4.2 Upload/download settings ................................................................................................. 54 Update firmware ................................................................................................................ 55 Reboot .............................................................................................................................. 55 Change password ............................................................................................................. 55 Setting the Time ................................................................................................................ 56 Setting Tab ............................................................................................................................... 59 7.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Configuration ......................................................................... 59 7.5.2 Configuring SNMP Settings .............................................................................................. 60 Setting Up the LAN ........................................................................................................... 61 7.5.3 Configuring Wireless Radio ............................................................................................... 64 7.5.4 7.5.5 Configuring Wireless Networks ......................................................................................... 67 Configuring EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) ...................................................... 69 7.5.6 7.5.7 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services ................................................ 70 Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports .................................................................................... 72 7.5.8 7.5.9 Defining VLANs ................................................................................................................. 74 7.5.10 Configuring the VLAN Port Map ........................................................................................ 75 Chapter 8: Centralised Configuration Management ........................................................... 76 8.1 8.1.1 8.1.2 8.1.3 Device Management Overview ................................................................................................. 77 Site Configuration .............................................................................................................. 77 AP Config Templates ........................................................................................................ 78 Access Point ..................................................................................................................... 80 TFTP Server Overview ............................................................................................................. 83 Editing Site Configuration Files ......................................................................................... 84 Editing Device Configuration Files .................................................................................... 85 TFTP Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 86 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................. 98 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2 8.3 Appendix B:
Composite Cable Testing ........................................................................ 100 B1:
Visual Inspection of the Fibre Optic Cable ............................................................................. 100 B2: Measuring and Testing for Power Loss .................................................................................. 100 Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications .................................................................... 102 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence ix AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix D: Device Discovery ......................................................................................... 103 Appendix E: Connecting a PC to an Network Device ..................................................... 105 Appendix F: Maintenance Check List .............................................................................. 107 Appendix G: Acronyms ..................................................................................................... 108 Appendix H: AXON Core Specifications ......................................................................... 125 Appendix I:
AXON Air Specifications ............................................................................ 127 Appendix J: Hardware Warranty ...................................................................................... 130 Appendix K: AXON AIR Installation Addendum .............................................................. 131 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence x AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 1: Understanding AXON Digital Platform Mine Site Technologies' AXON Family of hardware products consists of the AXON Core unit and a number of expansion modules that can be added to it. There is also a substantial external software offering (sold separately) that complements and expands AXON hardware, making it a true Digital Platform for mine digitization, automation and productivity enhancement. Please contact MST for more information in relation to the associated MST software products. Currently, in addition to AXON Core, MST offers AXON Air, daisy-chainable, Wi-Fi Access Point with tracking capability. Two more modules will be added to the family within the next six months. 1.1 Typical System Layout An example of a typical AXON system deployment is shown on the Figure 1 below. The first AXON Core in line connects to an Ethernet switch and a power supply via a JB11 junction box. All subsequent units are connected in series down the mine tunnel by the composite cable. Optional extension modules and radios, such as AXON Air Wi-Fi access points, are fitted as required. When the mine tunnel splits into different sections, an additional AXON Core is branched out from the main network. AXON Core or AXON Air devices can also be positioned in Wi-Fi hot spots such as crib areas and refuge bays. One of the AXON Core devices on the diagram has an optional PoE+
and power distribution module attached to it, allowing for a bigger number of client devices (such as cameras) to be connected. A client device can connect to the network wirelessly when in proximity of AXON Air or directly to AXON Core via a CAT5 cable. Figure 1: AXON system layout 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 1 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 2: AXON Core unit Topics:
Hardware Overview Connectivity This chapter presents the features and functions of the AXON Core unit and shows how it integrates within a network. Mine Site Technologies' AXON Core is the main building block of the MST AXON product family. It consists of a managed fibre optic Ethernet switch with several PoE+ outputs, power management circuitry for client devices and two sockets for external expansion modules. AXON Core provides wired network access for mining environments that do not require Intrinsically Safe equipment. AXON Core has the following key features:
Three, Fibre Optic, Full duplex, Gigabit Ethernet ports Four 1Gbps copper Ethernet ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) supply capability. Two sockets for external expansion modules (PoE, managed power, automation control, sensors, etc.) Rigid hard plastic enclosure, suitable for mining environment, sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection rating of IP65 Composite cabling system incorporating fibre optic data and DC power Low power design, with a wide input voltage from 20-60VDC VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) protocol support RSTP (802.1W) protocol support LLDP (802.1AB) protocol support MST Device Discovery protocol support SNMP (read only) protocol support QoS (P802.1p) protocol support For detailed specifications on AXON Core, see AXON Core Specifications. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 2 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Core are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Core layout and the accompanying table. 2 9 15 13 11 10 4 10 1 5 6 Figure 2: AXON Core layout 14 14 3 8 5 6 7 4 13 12 10 1 1 Key 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Function Connector for data transmission and / or DC power distribution. There are three ports: A, B and C Power and Status LED Power warning LED Description Composite (fibre + power) cable port Power and Status LED Power warning LED PoE+ port status dual colour LEDs PoE+ port status dual colour LEDs PoE+ port activity LEDs Fibre port status LEDs Radio port status LED Radio port activity LED PoE+ AXON Air port PoE+ port activity LEDs Fibre port status LEDs Radio port status LED Radio port activity LED PoE+ port typically used by AXON Air module. It can also be used for other purposes External Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ supply capability for powering client devices. 10 PoE+ Ethernet ports 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 3 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 11 12 13 14 15 Factory defaults button Reset button (RED) Mounting holes Covered Expansion Socket SD card Factory reset button for the unit. Pressing it for 515 seconds will cause factory reset Pressing this button will cause switch core reset without losing the device configuration. Rear mounting bracket with holes for mounting AXON Core on the wall or roof. Expansion socket covered with a protective cover. Inserting a card from another switch and power cycling AXON Core will install switch configuration stored on the card 2.3 Connectivity AXON Core has three types of network connections:
Composite Fibre Ports Ethernet Ports Expansion interfaces 2.3.1 Composite Fibre Ports AXON Core unit has three composite fibre port connectors with a crush protection cover. Each connector consists of two electrical contacts and a duplex LC single mode optic fibre (SMOF) receptacle as shown in Figure 3: Composite fibre ports. NOTE: A protective cover or a mating cable connector must be attached to unused ports to maintain the IP65 (Ingress Protection) rating of the unit Protective covers Figure 3: Composite fibre ports Each port can be connected in one of the following ways:
Port connection DC power only connection Description A DC power cable to connect the PSU to the electrical contacts on an AXON Core. By convention, this cable is connected to port A. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 4 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Fibre only connection A fibre optic cable terminated to the fibre contacts of the AXON Core composite connector. Fibre and DC power connection A composite cable providing fibre optic connectivity and power to AXON Core. Fibre optic cabling provides numerous benefits over Ethernet cabling, with superior signal integrity and no signal interference from high-powered electronics. It also enables units to be spaced over longer distances without the distance limitation of Ethernet cabling. By default, port A is configured as the upstream port and ports B, C as the downstream ports. The difference between upstream and downstream ports is the orientation of the fibre that is used for transmitting and receiving data. This is illustrated in Figure 4: Fibre orientation of Upstream and Downstream ports. Figure 4: Fibre orientation of Upstream and Downstream ports Due to the difference in the fibre orientation, MST composite cable and fibre optic cable can only be connected between ports on AXON Core devices marked with a tick in the matrix below. Port A Port B Port C Port A Port B Port C Single- and Multi-Mode Cables AXON Core is supplied from the factory with 1000BASE-LX single-mode SFP modules. Customers wishing to interface to other cable standards, e.g. 100BASE-FX single or multi-mode, should contact MST to arrange replacement of the appropriate SFP modules. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 5 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NOTE: If replacing the single-mode SFP modules with multi-mode modules, the single-mode patch lead between the SFP module and the MST Composite Cable connector on the inside of the housing needs to be replaced with a multi-mode patch lead. JB11 junction boxes can be connected inline between any two units in the chain to supply power. There is no need to isolate AXON Core units to a single power source. IMPORTANT: If an SFP is changed, the device must be rebooted or reset to detect the change. 2.3.2 Copper Ethernet Ports AXON Core has four external Copper Ethernet ports that enable connection to other networking devices. The four Ethernet ports also provide IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) injector functionality, allowing a single cable to be used for data and power to network devices. Each Ethernet port's functionality can be configured by the web browser interface, or by centralised configuration management. One of these four ports, located on the top of AXON Core, will typically be used for AXON Air module connection, but can also be used for any other purpose. Similarly, any of the other PoE+ ports can be used to connect AXON Air module. For more information on configuring Ethernet ports, see Chapter 7: Configuration Using the Web Interface 2.3.3 Expansion sockets AXON Core has two expansion sockets on its front panel that allow adding optional expansion modules to it. Expansion socket cover Expansion socket interface 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 6 AXON Digital Platform User Chapter 3: AXON Air module Topics:
Hardware overview Daisy Chaining of AXON Air units This chapter presents the features and functions of the AXON Air module and shows how it integrates with the AXON Core unit and the network. Mine Site Technologies' AXON Air is a key member and an important building block within the MST AXON family of products, it provides wireless network access for mining environments that do not require Intrinsically Safe equipment and consists of a Wi-Fi Access Point and 2-port Ethernet switch for daisy chaining. AXON Air supports meshing (802.11s protocol) and can be used as a mesh gateway or a wireless bridge between two wired subnets. AXON Air has the following features:
One Wi-Fi Radio, 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2 x 2 MIMO, 2.4 or 5Ghz 6 x SSIDs VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q) protocol support LLDP (802.1AB) protocol support SNMP (read only) protocol support QoS (P802.1p) protocol support WEP/ WPA/ WPA2 security protocols support Two 1Gbps Ethernet ports with proprietary Power over Ethernet power supply capability The unit gets its power from the upstream PoE ports and passes it through to the next access point in the chain via the downstream port. AXON Air negotiates a PoE+ Class 4 power requirement, whilst drawing 4W nominally. Rigid hard plastic enclosure, suitable for mining environment sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection rating of IP65 For detailed specifications on AXON Air, see AXON Air Specifications 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 7 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Air are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Air layout and the accompanying table. Figure 2: AXON Air layout Key 1 Description Upstream PoE+ Ethernet port Downstream PoE+ Ethernet port Default configuration button Antenna connector Function 1xGbps Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ input capability 1xGbps Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ supply capability for powering next-in-line AXON Air unit Pressing the button for 10 or more seconds and power cycling AXON Air at the same time will cause factory reset N-type female Antenna connectors Power On LED Power On LED Wi-Fi Activity LED Wi-Fi Activity LED 2 3 4 5 6 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 8 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7 8 9 10 11 12 Downstream PoE LED Downstream PoE activity LED Upstream PoE LED Upstream PoE activity LED Tracking activity LED Tracking activity LED External Antenna External 2.5dB, omnidirectional antenna Antenna swivel mounting area Mounting holes Mounting area used to accommodate optional antenna swivel mechanism (sold separately). Two mounting holes on the top of the module 3.3 Daisy Chaining of AXON Air units Each AXON Air features a two-port Ethernet switch, which enables daisy chaining of individual AXON Air units via a CAT5 cable. The maximum distance in between AXON Air nodes in such scenario is 100 meters. A maximum of three AXON Air units can be daisy chained together. The unit gets its power from one of its upstream PoE port and passes it through to the next access point in the chain via the downstream port. AXON Air negotiates a PoE+ Class 4 power requirement, whilst drawing 4W nominally. The AXON Air operational parameters can be configured through its own web browser interface or via the centralised configuration management. For more information, see Chapter 7: Configuration Using the Web Interface 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 9 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Installation Types and Coverage Chapter 4: Network System Design Topics:
Power Requirements Choosing Antennas Placement of AXON Air units Placement of Antennas Determining distance between AXON Air modules This chapter describes network system design for underground mines. A MST System Engineer will usually design and preconfigure a network based on the requirements and layout of each mine site. This will involve a visual inspection of the mine site to identify user areas, and determine access point locations. A RF (Radio Frequency) site survey is also conducted to understand the behaviour of radio waves in the mine. The following factors help determine network design:
Wireless coverage requirements of the mine Quantity and type of wireless client devices connected to the network Wired client devices connected to the network and their location Policies for network protocol between networks Cabling requirements Antenna types to use with each unit and mounting method for each antenna Mounting location and installation method for each network device. 4.1 Installation Types and Coverage Wireless network coverage can be described as:
Wi-Fi hotspot Network coverage is provided in key areas, such as crib areas and refuge bays. Full coverage Seamless wireless coverage by strategically placing AXON Air units so their Interconnection to the mine's existing corporate network radio fields overlap. An AXON Air can communicate at wireless distances of 150-300 metres, depending on the chosen antenna,geometry and geology of the mine. 4.2 Power Requirements The power requirements for a network are unique to each site installation. Determining power requirements can be complex and is dependent on various factors such as the number of AXON Core units, PoE devices, branches in the network and composite cable lengths. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 10 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NOTE: A site inspection conducted by a MST System Engineer will help determine the power requirements for your network. AXON Core is designed to operate at a wide voltage range, from a minimum of 20VDC up to 60VDC. Each AXON Core in a network can internally step up the incoming voltage to 48VDC in order to supply power to its connected PoE devices. AXON Core needs to receive a minimum input of 20VDC to power PoE devices. 56VDC power supplies are used for large networks to maximise the distance between power supplies. For instances where the AXON Core switches are deployed in isolation or in remote location a 24V DC UPS can be used. External power supply recommendations:
Using Uninterrupted Power Supplies is not mandatory; however, it will increase the uptime and protect the network from power surges and fluctuations. Fluctuations may cause damage to the network and auxiliary equipment. The recommended UPS is AXON Force UPS. 4.3 Choosing Antennas Antennas are connected via N-Type connectors to each AXON Air to provide wireless network coverage. The type of wireless coverage, surrounding geology, tunnel topology and surface of the roadway/tunnel are all factors that will determine the choice of antenna. A minimum of two antennas is required for each AXON Air. There two most popular directional antenna patterns:
Omnidirectional antennas radiate equally in all directions for a short range, providing immediate coverage in an open area. Directional antennas radiate in a specific direction over a longer range. A higher gain antenna will have a longer range and is more directional. It is important that directional antennas are aligned properly between AXON Air units to ensure continuous coverage between units. The antenna radiation pattern and polarisation need to be considered to provide suitable wireless coverage in an area. Antennas commonly used with AXON Air are shown below. Antenna Type Omnidirectional 2.5dbi rubber whips Illustration Panel antenna Description A lower gain antenna that radiates equally in all directions. It provides direct coverage in an open area. A panel antenna is a directional antenna, with a wide horizontal beamwidth and narrower vertical beamwidth. They are suited for covering an open area in one direction. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 11 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Diversity panel antenna Yagi directional antenna A diversity panel antenna contains two panel antennas in one housing with a 90 rotation between them. It is used for providing better signal reception in difficult areas, and more accurate Wi-Fi tag location when Wi-Fi tracking is implemented. Diversity antennas use both antenna connections on a WAC. A Yagi antenna is high gain directional antenna. They are ideally suited for line of sight tunnel communications. Yagi antennas need to be aimed accurately and avoid obstacles in their RF beam path. 4.4 Placement of AXON Air units In underground environments, many factors can influence finding a suitable location for mounting of the AXON Air access point and antennas connected to it. This document will only consider the signal propagation aspects, see AXON Air Mounting Options for more advice. 4.5 Placement of Antennas It is recommended to attach the antennas directly, or with a short good quality coaxial cable, to the access point. The antenna can be connected up to 20m away from the access point when at minimum CNT or LMR 400 antenna cable is used. At 2.4 GHz the loss of this cable is approximately 2.1 dB per 10m. It will reduce the effectiveness of the antenna however it may be acceptable with the use a of high gain antenna. The coaxial connection should be kept as short as possible to minimise signal attenuation. Larger antennas / longer cable feeds can require line amplifiers, and possibly bi-
directional splitter / combiners for dual antenna systems. In surface installation to ensure EN 60950-1 compliance, AXON Air, the antenna and all cabling must be installed in a location that eliminates the chance of the system being struck by lightning. If an antenna needs to be installed in a location where it could be struck by lightning, then an appropriate lightning arrestor must be placed in-line with the antenna and cabling such that AXON Air is not subject to overvoltage due to lightning. Antenna placement underground is dependent on the surrounding geology, tunnel topology and stratum type. The recommended placement of antennas is as follows:
Tip 1: Directionality Antennas should be mounted and angled to give optimum transmission along curves and dips as shown below in Figure 5: Angling antennas. Figure 5: Angling antennas 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 12 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Tip 2: Obstructions Antennas should be mounted to avoid signal obstruction from rock, vehicles, equipment and machinery as shown in Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions. Figure 6: Antenna mounting to avoid obstructions Tip 3: RF Field Overlap Multiple antennas should be mounted to avoid crossing signal paths as shown in Figure 7: Antenna directivity. Figure 7: Antenna directivity The positioning of the antennas is crucial when Wi-Fi tags are used for asset tracking and location services. Wi-Fi tags will not be read when there are antenna standing wave nulls. Antennas need to be positioned to have best reception of tag messages. For Antenna mounting options, see Antenna Mounting Options 4.6 Determining distance between AXON Air modules Line of Sight Distances In line of sight, each AXON Air has a maximum wireless range of 300 metres (984 feet) using high gain directional antennas. AXON Air units are generally installed with a 100 metre (328 feet) overlap of the radio field as shown in Figure 8: Wireless channel layout and distances around curves 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 13 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A This ensures sufficient coverage between AXON Air units. AXON Air units within range of each other must be configured with different Wi-Fi channels. By default every fifth channel is used (channels 1, 6 and 11) to prevent signal overlap, minimising the possibility of inter-modulation or interference. There are circumstances in which the configuration may allow all radios to be operating on the same channel. Rapid handover and mobile device battery consumption may improve in this configuration. Figure 8: Wireless channel layout and distances around curves In situation where line of sight (LoS) between the receiving device and AXON Air cannot be achieved due to the physical layout of the tunnel, the distance between the APs may need to be reduced. Below is a typical example of such situation. The AXON Air APs are spaced 100 m apart to overcome the curvature of the spiral decline There are many variances in a tunnel, which influence the RF signal propagation, the size and curvature being the most prevalent. The surface of the walls, steel mesh, water and objects in the RF path are all factors to take into consideration when planning the system design. Another important factor to consider is movement of vehicles, large vehicle such as trucks can shadow a large area of the section of the tunnel, effectively blocking the roadway and the RF path. In many cases, it is advantageous to trial a section to get a better understanding of the Wi-Fi propagation in the specific environment. A Wi-Fi survey is a good measure to insure good coverage. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 14 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Installation Schemes Chapter 5: Installation Topics:
AXON Core Mounting Options Antenna Mounting Options Connecting power to AXON Core Handling Composite Cable During Installation Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core Standard Composite and Fibre Cable Lengths Connecting Ethernet Cable to AXON Core Connecting Antennas to AXON Air Manual Reset and Reboot This chapter describes mounting options, installation schemes, and antenna and cable connections. Fibre connector assembly and cable termination are beyond the scope of this manual. IMPORTANT: The electronic components in each AXON Core have been designed to be isolated from the enclosure and local electrical earth. This ensures there is no current passing between grounds of different potentials (known as galvanic isolation). Galvanic isolation must always be maintained, with the AXON Core ground terminals isolated from electrical earth, and all antenna and antenna cable connections properly insulated. 5.1 AXON Core Mounting Options Standard mounting options for AXON Core are described in the table below. The mounting plate for AXON Core is designed for ease of installation and future convenient removal/replacement. The key holes in the mounting plate allow AXON Core to be attached or removed from the plate with ease; there is no need to remove the mounting plate when exchanging an AXON Core in place of a new one. Application Installation Mounting the AXON Core Mounting plate to a rock bolt Mounting the AXON Core Mounting plate with 12 mm rock anchor or threaded bar. Mounting AXON Core to the mesh The AXON Core mounting plate has two 25mm holes to mount it to a rock bolt on the mine's rock face. It is secured to the rock bolt with a 25mm nut. Drill 13 mm hole and use appropriate chemical anchor to secure the anchor rod The four corner mounting points on a mounting plate can be cable-tied to the mesh in a mine tunnel. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 15 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The AXON Core mounting plate Step 1. Drill 13 mm hole Step 2. Inject glue Step 4. Mount the AXON Core Plate Step 3. Insert both Anchors 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 16 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The AXON Core mounting plate can be mounted in various convenient ways. On this picture you can see a preferred way of using two 12 mm chemical anchors. Any combination may be used to fix the plate e.g. 24 mm rock bolt and 12mm chem anchor. Step 5. install AXON Core & Air CAUTION: The above mounting method maybe not suitable for your particular situation. If in doubt consult with your Geo-Technical team or your supervisor. 5.2 AXON Air Mounting Options The AXON Air wireless access point is commonly mounted onto the AXON Core unit as depicted at Step 5 in the previous paragraph. There will be situations where it is advantageous to mount AXON Air in a different location to AXON Core or where AXON Core is not required, e.g. when AXON Air is chained to another AXON Air. For this purpose, a separate mounting plate is included with AXON Air. A convenient way to mount AXON Air is to use a mounting post as shown on the photo below. The procedure is similar to the AXON Core mounting method shown above. The 12mm threaded anchor (W-
MNT-025) is glued into a hole in the rock wall and the yellow mounting post (W-MNT-019) with AXON Air attached to it is screwed on top of the anchor. A M12 nut can be used to counter lock the pole, stopping it from spinning, if required. The mounting plate has two key holes that are used for wall or rock face mounting. AXON Air Mounting Bracket 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 17 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Note: When mounting AXON Air wireless access points, it is important to consider the distance from the antenna to surrounding objects. As a rule generally, antenna should not be placed within 400 mm of RF reflecting objects or materials that contain metal. CAUTION: The above mounting method maybe not suitable for your particular situation. If in doubt consult with your Geo-Technical team or your supervisor. 5.3 Antenna Mounting Options Antenna mounting is dependent on the location and coverage required. Examples of antenna installation options are described and illustrated in the table below. Mounting Option Omni directional antenna directly attached to AXON Air Description AXON Air is supplied with 2x 2.5 dBi Omni directional antennas. Which install directly to the enclosure. Directional Helical antenna 15 dBi
(Poynting) directly attached to AXON Air Example of a directional Helical antenna directly attached to AXON Air. This is the preferred mounting method and has the advantage of a short RF cable. Picture 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 18 Mounting a Yagi antenna or panel antenna to the mine tunnel roof. Mounting a Yagi antenna or panel antenna at a portal Mounting a panel antenna on the rock face or mesh In instances where it is required to separate the antenna from AXON Air, an antenna can be connected via an (up to) 20 m Coaxial cable. A hole is drilled into the tunnel roof and the mounting pole is secured using chemset adhesive. The Yagi antenna is attached to the mounting pole using U-
clamps In situation where the drilling is not possible or prohibited, specialised mounts can be manufactured. The panel antenna is cable tied to the mesh, ensure the antenna is not obstructed by objects and avoid mounting it close (400 mm or less) to large steel structures. AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 19 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4 Installation Schemes The installation and placement of antennas and AXON Core units will depend on the wireless coverage type, rock type and tunnel topology. A few examples of installation schemes in a mine are described and illustrated in the following sections. 5.4.1 Installation in a Straight Drive An example of a straight drive installation scheme is shown in Figure 9: Installation scheme in a straight drive. In this example, multiple AXON Core units are fitted with AXON Air access points utilising 15dBi helical antenna. This creates constant coverage as may be required by a vehicle traveling along the roadway. Figure 9: Installation scheme in a straight drive 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 20 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.2 Installation in a no line of sight scenario A curved decline installation scheme as shown in Figure 10 One of the advanced futures of AXON Air is the ability to be powered from another AXON Air. This adds great flexibility in network design. In the example below a AXON Core network switch is collocated in the electrical cuddy, this is convenient as the composite cable can be run through a borehole from the surface and then further to the lower levels. It is not recommend to chain more than 3 AXON Air units from one PoE+ port on AXON Core. The maximum length of Ethernet cable between AXON Air units is 100 meters, this gives 300 meters if 3 units were chained. Figure 10: Installation scheme in a curved decline 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 21 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.3 Installation in large underground openings, e.g. Crusher Building. In large openings, it is advantageous to use omni-directional or semi-directional antenna. The example here shows AXON Core unit with AXON Air module providing wireless network coverage and PoE connectivity. AXON Core functionality is expanded with two optional (soon to be released) plugin modules. First called AXON Control providing automation capability and the second called AXON Power, which expands the total number of AXON Core PoE ports to seven. On the diagram below, there are six IP cameras connected to AXON Core, two of which monitor the crusher and the other four monitor trucks reversing towards the crusher. AXON Control module connects to the sensor measuring the temperature of the main bearing of the crasher, it also drives the crusher dust suppression solenoid valve via one of its relay outputs. The automation logic, driving the relay is enabled by the MST SENSA Director software. The dust suppression is turned on only when a truck is present. Figure 11: Installation scheme in a Crusher Building 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 22 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.4.4 Installation at an Intersection An example installation scheme for an intersection is shown in Figure 12: Installation Scheme at an intersection. At intersection where fibre connection is required to be continued in all directions, two AXON Core Nodes are required. The distance from the intersection depends on the specific requirements. It may be appropriate to move one AXON core with AXON Air attached to it (B) as far as 400 m into the northern spore roadway and the other (A) in the orthogonal direction closer to the intersection. A traffic light solution can be implemented if an optional AXON Control module is used inside of the unit
(A). It can be programmed to operate independently of the network. B N A Figure 12: Installation Scheme at an intersection 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 23 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.5 Connecting Power to AXON Core The AXON family of products includes three ruggedized mining uninterrupted power supplies, for full composite cable installation in operational areas AXON Force is an ideal UPS. The main electrical benefit is that the output power is 56V DC constant, regardless if mains power is available or not. Most common UPSs will supply 56V DC if mains power is on; however, the output voltage will drop back to 48 V DC when mains power is off. This means that the DC power design has to consider worst-case scenario. MST strongly recommends the use of UPS in underground implementation, as it will ensure clean reliable DC power and guarantied uptime. Composite cable can be inserted into other AXON Cores while the system is powered; this allows the system to be expanded as necessary. Power usage levels should be evaluated prior to adding more units downstream to ensure that the voltage rail does not drop too low. A minimum of 20VDC is required for AXON Core to supply PoE to other devices. If the voltage drops below 20V, additional power is required. The DC power system is dose not allows more than one DC Supply/UPS to be connected to the same composite cable. This is referred to as cell cells are interconnected via optical fibre connection only. This typical for DC systems. If double redundant power is required, please contact MST. Connect the composite fibre/power cable to a DC power source with correct termination. Note that the DC supply must be between 20 and 60VDC. Refer to the power supply requirements Section 4.2. Turn on the DC power supply and verify that the green power light is on. If there is no green light, refer to Troubleshooting Guide. 5.6 Handling composite cable during installation The composite cable is ruggedly built for the mining environment. However the following precautionary measures should be noted during installation:
Never pull or create tension on the cable. Unreel the cable from the cable reel, or allow the weight of the cable to unreel as the vehicle is moving as shown in Figure 13: Handling composite cable. Do not bend the cable at sharp angles; excessive bending can fracture or break the fibre optic cable. Do not step on the cable. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 24 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 13: Handling composite cable 5.7 Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core A composite cable is connected to the fibre port of AXON Core. Once connected, it will auto detect devices and their settings. IMPORTANT: Protect all connectors and sockets from dust and grit, with minimal exposure during installation. Any unused sockets must be covered by the supplied dust caps at all times during installation. Any unused sockets must be covered by the supplied dust caps at all times. Branch fibre network out requires simply connecting composite cables to the additional fibre ports. The connected fibre ports will cause the corresponding fibre port LEDs to become active. If you are adding AXON Core units to an existing system, please consult your MST System Engineer to ensure power requirements are being met. 5.8 Standard Composite and Fibre Cable Lengths While custom cable runs can be made where necessary, it is faster and cheaper to use standard cable lengths supplied by MST. Please contact MST for the latest listing of available cable lengths. 5.9 Connecting Ethernet Cable to AXON Core The external Ethernet ports are located on the underside of AXON Core, and are used to connect to Ethernet devices (such as computers, Ethernet controlled PLCs, hard-wired Ethernet Phones and IP video devices). An Ethernet cable with a RJ45 connector is used to connect PoE devices. Ethernet cables are required to meet specifications for use in a mining environment in Ethernet Cable Specifications 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 25 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Procedure Illustration 1. Unscrew the protective cover on the Ethernet port. 2. Insert the Ethernet cable (with a bayonet back-shell) 3. Align the protective cover on the cable to the notch in the mating jack on AXON Core, and twist to lock the connector into the Ethernet port 4. Securely fasten the cable lead against the wall/ceiling. IMPORTANT:
Check that all unused Ethernet ports remain protected with the supplied covers. 5.10 Connecting Antennas to AXON Air Antennas can be connected directly to the coaxial (RP-TNC) jacks on the unit or mounted remotely by using coaxial cables. Coaxial cable length should be kept as short as possible (ideally less than 10m) to minimise signal loss. IMPORTANT: All cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self-
amalgamating rubber tape. To ensure EN 60950-1 compliance, AXON Air, the antenna and all cabling must be installed in a location that eliminates the chance of the system being struck by lightning. If an antenna needs to be installed in a location where it could be struck by lightning, then an appropriate lightning arrestor must be placed in-line with the antenna and cabling such that AXON Air is not subject to overvoltages due to lightning. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 26 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 5.11 Manual Reset and Reboot The AXON Core switch fabric can be manually reset or the whole device can be loaded with default settings as described below. Description Picture Locate and identify the switch Reset Button (RED). Press and release to reset the switch core Description Picture Locate and identify the Default Factory Settings Button (BLACK). To reset AXON Core to factory default settings, press and hold the button for 5 15 seconds. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 27 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 6: Understanding VLANs Topics:
Understanding Trunk and Access Ports VLANs and Wireless Networks Native VLAN This chapter explains the principles behind a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). It is important to understand VLANs to properly configure the network and power distribution module. A VLAN is a collection of nodes grouped according to their function or application, rather than their physical location. They are grouped in order to separate and prioritise data within a network, as shown in Figure 14: VLANs. VLANs are created when multiple applications, such as voice, telemetry, data and video, are required in a mining network. Figure 14: VLANs 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 28 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.1 Understanding Trunk and Access Ports VLANs can be assigned to trunk ports and access ports on a network. These two types of allocation determine how data is transmitted and relayed. 6.1.1 Trunk Ports Trunk ports typically provide a connection between network switches, and can carry data for multiple VLANs. They will only transmit frames (packets of data) that belong to the port's assigned VLANs. To identify the VLAN of each frame, a network switch adds a tag to the frame (known as 802.1Q trunking). The tag contains the following information:
VLAN ID allows the network switch receiving a frame to identify the VLAN it belongs to. Priority ID allows the network switch to prioritise distribution when multiple frames are being transmitted. Priority ID ranges from 0-7, where 7 is the highest priority. When a network switch receives a tagged frame, the tag is read to determine the VLAN it belongs to. The tag is removed and distributed to devices connected on the same VLAN. When the network switch receives multiple frames, it will prioritise the distribution of frames based on the Priority ID in the VLAN ID tag. For more information on configuring VLANs, see Defining VLANs 6.1.2 Access Ports Access ports connect client devices such as PCs and laptops to the network switch, and can only be assigned to a single VLAN. Access ports can only send and receive untagged frames, with those frames allocated to the relevant VLAN inside the switch. Any tagged frames sent to an access port will be dropped. An example of VLAN traffic flow through trunk and access ports is shown in Figure 15: VLAN traffic flow and described below. Figure 15: VLAN traffic flow 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 29 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1. A PC sends an untagged frame into access port 6 (Control VLAN) on network and power distribution module 1. The frame is sent to other access ports on the Control VLAN (access port 5). 2. network and power distribution module 1 tags the frame with VLAN ID = 4 and Priority = 5 and sends it through the trunk ports to network and power distribution module 2. 3. network and power distribution module 2 receives the tagged frame, and identifies the frame belonging to the Control VLAN. 4. network and power distribution module 2 removes the tag and sends the frame to all ports on the Control VLAN (access ports 5 and 7). 5. If network and power distribution module 1 receives multiple frames, they are tagged and sent via trunk ports to network and power distribution module 2. 6. network and power distribution module 2 receives the frames and prioritises distribution. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 30 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.1.3 Port Allocation Physical ports on AXON Core can be configured to be either a trunk port or access port using the web browser interface or editing site configuration files when Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is used. AXON Core default configuration has ports 1-8 allocated as trunk ports . Ports 1-4 are usually connected to other AXON Core units, and ports 5-8 are connected to WAPs or other PoE devices. For more information on configuring ports and VLAN membership, see Configuring the VLAN Port Map 6.2 VLANs and Wireless Networks The network and power distribution module can have up to four wireless Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) per WAC. Each SSID is associated with a single VLAN and functions as an access port on that VLAN. An example of a wireless network is shown in Figure 16: An example of VLAN and wireless networks and described below. Figure 16: An example of VLAN and wireless networks 1. An untagged frame is sent from a Laptop 1 through a wireless network (SSID = Data) on the network switch. 2. The frame is tagged by the network switch and is sent through the trunk port to the WAP. 3. The WAP identifies the tagged frame as belonging to the Data VLAN and removes the tag. 4. The untagged frame is sent via the wireless network (SSID = Data) to Laptop 2. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 31 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.3 Native VLAN Trunk ports on the network and power distribution module also support a Native VLAN. The Native VLAN is where untagged frames will be allocated. On the network switch, the native VLAN is always the Infrastructure VLAN. This allows client devices such as PCs or laptops to access and manage the network switch when they are connected via a trunk port. The Infrastructure VLAN is mandatory in the network switch and cannot be deleted. An example of native VLAN functionality is illustrated in Figure 17: An example of native VLAN and described below. Figure 17: An example of native VLAN 1. The PC sends an untagged frame to Trunk port 3 on network and power distribution module 1. 2. The frame is allocated to the Infrastructure VLAN. 3. The management CPU of network and power distribution module 1 is always an Access port on the Infrastructure VLAN and will receive the frame. 4. The untagged frame would also go to network and power distribution module 2 via the Trunk ports between the network switch units. 5. network and power distribution module 2 allocates the untagged frame to the Infrastructure VLAN. 6. The management CPU of network and power distribution module 2 is always an Access port on the Infrastructure VLAN and will receive the frame. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 32 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7. Any frame leaving the Management CPU is placed on the Infrastructure VLAN. 8. All frames on the Infrastructure VLAN are sent out untagged on Trunk ports. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 33 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 7: Configuration Using the Web Interface Topics:
Logging in Status Tab Configuration Tab This chapter describes how to configure a network device using a web browser. Please note that screenshots may vary slightly from those shown, depending on your current firmware version. AXON Core and AXON Air have a built-in web-server that is accessible by a PC to configure settings. A PC can access the web browser interface by making a TCP/IP connection to the device. For more information, see Connecting a PC to an Network Device. The IP address of the network device can be located and configured using the MST Device Scanner tool. For more information on how to use the Device Scanner, see Device Discovery. 7.1 Logging onto the Web Browser Interface The web browser interface has a login front screen with access at two levels:
ADMIN Allows settings to be viewed and modified. The default password is admin. USER Allows settings to be viewed but not modified. By default, there is no password. NOTE:
By default, AXON Core is configured to use DHCP. To find the IP address of a newly connected device, use the MST Device Scanner. Devices running early versions of firmware may default to 192.168.1.100. To log in to the web browser interface:
1. Launch your web browser and enter http://<IP address> in the address field. 2. The login screen is displayed. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 34 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. In the Sign in dialog box, enter admin as username and the password. The factory default password is admin. 4. Click Sign In. The Device Status screen will be displayed. STATUS 1. Device a. General i. Name Unique name of the device by which it is known on the network and managements console. OS hostname. ii. Uptime Elapsed time since startup iii. Time Current time iv. Site Change Number Version of the applied site-wide configuration file v. Device Change Number Version of the applied device specific configuration file b. Firmware Details i. Name Name of the firmware component ii. Build version Unique identifier of the release in the form (major.minor.release-build) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 35 c. Network AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. IP Address current management IP address of the device, configured or acquired from DHCP ii. Subnet mask iii. Gateway d. Device Information i. Model Internal MST equipment code ii. Revision iii. Manufacture date iv. MAC v. Serial e. Temperatures (AXON Core only) i. Power management CPU ii. Switch CPU iii. Power brick POE 54V step-up/step-down power supply temperature iv. Switch mode power supply 3.3V power supply temperature 2. Wireless (AXON Air only) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 36 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Radio i. Enabled Yes or No ii. Channel Channel currently in use iii. Regulatory domain Country code where the device is installed. Determines which channels will be available to comply with local regulation. b. Access points i. SSID ii. Enabled iii. BSSID iv. Security 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 37 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A c. Mesh i. Mesh state ii. Associated stations iii. Mesh paths d. Mesh map displays nodes participating in the mesh with corresponding diagnostic information 3. Statistics a. System i. CPU load shows 1 minute, 5 minute and 15 minute CPU load average ii. RAM used shows percentage and MB used memory, total available RAM. Mouse over shows free MBs. iii. Process count 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 38 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A b. LLDP Neighbours lists all directly connected wired devices i. Local port identifies local port to which a remote device is connected ii. Operational state UP or DOWN iii. System name the name of the remote host iv. Port Id port identifier on the remote system to which the local device is v. IP Address IP address of the neighbouring device (http link to device connected management web page) c. Port Statistics i. Name Local port identifier ii. Operational state UP or DOWN iii. Sent, Received:
1. TX Packets number of packets sent and received 2. TX Bytes number of bytes sent and received 3. TX Errors number of errors sent and received 4. TX Dropped number of dropped packets on send and receive 4. STP (AXON Core only) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 39 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. General b. i. Version ii. Bridge ID Priority -
iii. Bridge ID Address iv. Root ID Priority Root ID Address v. Ports 5. Power i. Local Port port identifier ii. Link Up yes/no iii. Priority iv. Cost v. State Disable or Forwarding vi. Role Disabled, Designated Port or Root Port 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 40 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Each Controller i. Port Name ii. Enabled Yes or No iii. Port Status Off (unplugged), Good (plugged in, powered), Failure (tripped, over-
current). In case of failure, additional reason for failed status will be shown iv. Power Threshold Currently negotiated CLASS for the plugged in device b. Measurements i. Input Voltage ii. Composite Port A-C Current flow through the composite port in Amps. Positive value shows current entering, and negative value shows current leaving the device. iii. Power CPUs Current consumption of the management CPU plus the iv. Power POE Current consumption of all POE devices including voltage v. Power Total Combined total consumption for the whole AXON Core microcontroller step-up / step-down overheads device (CPUs + POE supply). 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 41 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6. Tracking (AXON Air only) a. Live Tag Reads i. Search Mac Address type part of the tag MAC address to filter the list ii. MAC Address shows the MAC address of the tag recognised iii. RSSI Relative Signal Strength Index the value in dB of the signal strength received 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 42 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A iv. Sequence the sequence number of the frame broadcast by the tag. Keeps increasing by one with each chirp (chirp period is configurable on the tag) v. Exciter ID In addition to periodically broadcasting a frame, tags can also broadcast when excited by the vicinity of an exciter in which case the exciter ID will be shown vi. Time since seen time elapsed since the last time a signal from the tag was received SETTINGS All pages are showing currently configured values. To modify, use Configure button to enter edit mode and Save or Cancel to finish. 1. Network a. Network 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 43 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Name Descriptive name for easier management (e.g. Infrastructure, Voice, Data, etc.) ii. VLAN ID Unique VLAN TAG ID between 1 and 4095 iii. Priority Value 0 to 7 iv. Enabled Yes or No b. VLAN Port Map Allows port configuration and assigning ports to VLANs i. Port Local port identifier (Fibre, PoE, Expansion, ) ii. Enable Yes or No iii. Speed & Duplex Data transfer speeds and Half/Full duplex settings. Default: Auto negotiated. iv. Mode: Trunk or Access Traffic send and received from Trunk will contain VLAN tags, traffic on Access port not contain VLAN frames. See VLAN configuration tutorial. 2. Wireless (AXON Air only) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 44 a. Radio b. Access points c. Mesh i. Enabled Yes or No 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 45 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A ii. SSID The SSID of the mesh network iii. Security mode Open (no security) or SAE iv. Pre-shared key Password for SAE security v. RSSI threshold vi. Mode operation None, Gate Announcements or Path Requests & Replies 3. STP (AXON Core only) a. STP/RSTP Settings i. Version ii. Bridge priority iii. Hello Time iv. Forward Delay v. Max Age vi. Max Hop Count vii. Transmit Hold Count b. Switch Port Specific Settings 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 46 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Port Name ii. Path Cost type iii. Port Priority iv. Admin Edge v. Auto Edge vi. Link Type 4. Power a. Each Controller i. Port Name ii. Enabled iii. Power Threshold Configured maximum allowed power CLASS for the connected device. Higher class allows more power consumption. Use lower class to limit power usage and protect the network. 5. System a. Device i. Name Device hostname by which it is identified on the network and in the ICA management system 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 47 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A ii. Contact Person responsible, published via SNMP iii. Location Device location, published via SNMP iv. TFTP Server Address Name or IP address of the central management server which published site-wide and device-specific configuration via TFTP protocol. Usually IP address of ICA. v. Self check When enabled, the system periodically contacts TFTP server for updated site and device configuration vi. Self check interval number of seconds between configuration update attempts. Applicable when self check enabled. vii. NTP server name or IP address of network time protocol server. Used to keep clock accurate. Hint: https://www.ntppool.org/ or IP address of ICA. b. SNMP Destinations i. Enabled ii. Host name Name or IP address of host designated to receive SNMP events from this device. Usually an OpenNms service on ICA server. iii. Version SNMP protocol version to use. V1 is old and insecure. V2 most widely used, password protected. V3 rather painful to setup, secure. iv. Community string is always public, not configurable. c. Time 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 48 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Allows configuring device system time. Use tick option to keep updating while waiting to apply. Use Copy local time to use the computer time of the system running the browser session. For best result, use NTP option described above. d. Actions (Configure) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 49 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.2 Status Screen After logging on, the Status > Device screen is displayed by default as shown in Figure 1 Default status screen. This screen will be covered later in the chapter. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 50 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.2 Configuration Screen Figure 18: Default configuration screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 51 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.3 Status Tab 7.3.1 Obtaining Device Information The Device Info status screen as shown in Figure 19: Device Info Status screen displays system time, firmware version, LAN and wireless LAN summary information. Figure 19: Device Info Status screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 52 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.3.4 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics status screen provides network traffic statistics for each network port and for AXON Air each wireless SSID. It shows the number of received and transmitted packets and bytes as well as number of errors and dropped packets. Figure 22: Statistics status screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 53 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.4 Settings > System > Actions 7.4.1 Upload/download settings Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings The System configuration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a .cfg file. Saved configuration files can be used to restore settings to the device. To save device settings, select Download link. Acknowledge browser warning: -
To restore the configuration of a device, start with selecting the previously saved .cfg file and then click Begin upload. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 54 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. Click Upload settings from file. The device will upload the configuration file. The device will reboot upon successfully applying configuration. 7.4.2 Update firmware Select the firmware file provided by MST and click Begin upload. DO NOT power off the device during firmware upgrade process. It may lead to a damaged unit which needs to be sent to service for repair. 7.4.4 Reboot 7.4.5 Change password The administrator login can be configured on the Change password action screen. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 55 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 26: Change password dialog Passwords The administrator and user password are used to restrict access to the web browser management tool. It is recommended to change the default password (admin). Enter the same password for New Password and Confirmation, then click Submit. 7.4.2 Setting the Time The Time configuration screen shown in Figure 27: Time configuration screen is used to define regional time settings on the device. Figure 27: Time configuration screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 56 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To set the time configuration settings:
1. Select Settings > System > Configure 2. Click Copy local time to use your computer time to set the time on device. Use Tick option to keep counting. 3. Click Save. To enable Automatic Time Configuration, tick the Enable NTP server checkbox, and enter an NTP server address. NOTE: If an NTP server is enabled, any manual changes to the time will be overridden the next time the device synchronises with the server. To keep a manually set time, Enable NTP Server should be unchecked. Centralised configuration checklist Confirm all required template settings in the Configuration > AP Config Templates editor. In Devices > Access Points, select the device, tick the Manage Configuration checkbox and select the correct template. If required, click Edit Overridden Parameters and edit any required parameters for the specific device. Save the new settings. settings. Wait for the device's Managed status to change from PENDING to CURRENT. NOTE: As a template can be applied to multiple devices, it is fixed to DHCP for networking to avoid address conflicts. If static IP addresses are required, these must be set in the individual devices' overridden parameters. It is recommended that a client device (PC or laptop) has a wired connection to the network device to upgrade the firmware. Please contact your MST System Engineer for firmware files. To upgrade the firmware:
1. Click Choose File. A dialog box will open. 2. Select the binary (.bin) firmware file and click Open. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 57 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3. Click Upload, then OK on subsequent dialogue boxes to confirm. The firmware will upload to the device. 4. When the firmware has been successfully uploaded, the UPLOAD SUCCEEDED screen will appear. The network switch will reboot after 60 seconds. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 58 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1. Check the device's IP address in the Device Scanner to ensure that it has been correctly updated. This address must match the IP address entered in the AeroScout System Manager for tracking to work. 2. Log back on to the device's web interface and check the STATUS > LOGS screen for any errors that may need to be addressed. 7.5 Setting Tab 7.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Configuration The Config Management screen is used to configure how the device retrieves its configuration from a TFTP server on the network. For more information on TFTP, see Centralised Configuration Management. NOTE: These settings only affect TFTP configuration from an ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, and 3rd party TFTP servers. If using AP Config Templates from ICA 1.4.0 or later, leave Self check disabled 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 59 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Self-check Settings To enable automatic configuration from a TFTP server, tick (enable) the Self check checkbox, enter the desired Self check interval (default is 300 seconds) and TFTP Server Address, then click the Save. Change Numbers The two change numbers shown here are timestamps (formatted as YYYYMMDDhhmmss) showing the last time the device's settings were updated via TFTP. The Site Change Number refers to general site settings applied to all devices, whereas the Device Change Number refers to specific settings applied to this device. 7.5.2 Configuring SNMP Settings The SNMP screen contains Simple Network Management Protocol settings. SNMP is a protocol used by the ICA and 3rd party SNMP browsers to monitor the status of compatible devices on the network. At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on AXON Core and is not affected by the settings below. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 60 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings are available, which may affect 3rd party SNMP tools:
Name: The name or ID of the device Contact: The name of the person to be notified of any alarms Location: The location of the device Community String: The group to which the device belongs. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually left as public. 7.5.3 Setting Up the LAN The LAN configuration screen is shown in Figure 29: LAN configuration screen. Figure 29: LAN configuration screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 61 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit LAN settings, click in the selected field in the dialog box. LAN settings are described in the table below. Field Get LAN IP from Description DHCP (Dynamic) or Static IP (Manual) Default is DHCP. If Static IP is Recommended Settings IP Address The IP address of the WAC. Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Identifies the subnet the IP address belongs to for the WAC. The IP address of the default gateway to be used by the WAC. The DNS server used by the WAC when looking up host names. The backup DNS server used by the WAC when looking up host names. selected, the following fields must be filled in. A different IP address is required for each WAC in a network. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. Settings are dependent on the site's network design. Settings are dependent on the site's DNS design. Settings are dependent on the site's DNS design. Local Domain Name Local domain name for the network. Leave the field blank if you do not wish to add a domain name. If the device is left on DHCP, only the following fields are shown. These values will function as above, only if they are not defined by the DHCP server. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 62 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 63 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.4 Configuring Wireless Radio The Wireless Radio configuration screen configures wireless radio settings as shown in Figure 30:
Wireless radio configuration screen. Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 64 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To configure the wireless radio:
1. Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box to enable wireless. 2. To change wireless radio settings, edit the required fields. A description and recommended settings are shown below. 3. Click Save Settings. Description Used to enable or disable the WAC's radio. Recommended Settings Field Enable Wireless Radio Region Transmission Rate Limits available channels to those allowed by local regulations Settings to configure how fast data is transmitted. 802.11 Mode A drop-down box to select the 802.11 mode from mixed 802.11g and 802.11b to 802.11g. Super AG Mode Transmit Power See section below. Used to control the power delivered via the wireless transmitter. Transmit Antenna Defines the antenna to be used for transmission of wireless frames. The options are:
Main: The MAIN antenna will always be used for transmission. Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used for transmission. Diversity: The radio will determine the best antenna to use for transmission based on the signal strength of recently received frames from both antennas. Select the correct region for the site location. Leave the default setting as Best
(automatic) for data transmission at the best possible speed. If there are 802.11b wireless client devices, leave the setting at Mixed. Select 802.11g for improved performance if all wireless client devices are 802.11g capable. See section below. High - Only drop to Medium or Low if the signal is interfering with other devices. Main 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 65 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Receive Antenna Recommended Settings Main: if a single antenna is fitted. Diversity: if antennas are fitted to both of the radio's ports. Description Defines the antenna to be used for the reception of wireless frames. The options are:
Main: The MAIN antenna will always be used for reception. Aux: The AUX antenna will always be used for reception. Diversity: Both antennas will always be used for reception and the received frame with the best signal strength will be used. IMPORTANT: Ensure that the physical connection of antennas is consistent with the transmit and receive antenna settings. Failure to do so will give poor Wi-Fi performance and reduced tracking accuracy. Channels It is recommended that WACs in proximity of each other have different wireless channels (for example, channels 1, 6 and 11). This minimises signal overlap and the possibility of interference. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 66 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Advanced Wireless Settings Field Fragmentation Threshold Description Maximum frame size that can be sent without fragmentation. RTS threshold Beacon Period DTIM interval Burst Time 802.11d enable Determines what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. The amount of time between beacon transmissions. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken on the DTIM interval to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Valid settings are between 1 and 255. The time in microseconds which will be used to send data without stopping. Note that other wireless cards in that network will not be able to transmit data for this period. Wireless specification where configuration occurs at a MAC layer level to comply with country or district rules. Recommended Settings Default setting is at the maximum size of 2346 and is recommended for most environments. Default setting is 2346. Default setting is 100ms. The recommended DTIM interval is 1. Default 3000s (0.3s) 802.11d is not enabled by default. 7.5.5 Configuring Wireless Networks A WAC can have up to four wireless SSIDs with different performance and security settings. Each can be mapped to different VLANs. The configuration screen is shown in Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 67 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen Wireless network parameters are described in the table below. Field Enable SSID Security Mode Recommended Settings Click on the Enable check box to enable the wireless network. Enter a network name that relates closely to its function. For example, "MST-VOICE". WPA2-Personal is recommended. Selecting the wireless security mode will display configuration options. Description Enables or disables the wireless network. The Wireless Network Name network that will be visible to client devices. Four security modes exist:
None: No wireless authentication is required, and traffic is not encrypted. WPA2 Personal: provides a higher level of security and does not use a centralised authentication server. WPA2 Enterprise: as per WPA Personal but a RADIUS authentication server is used.
(WPA Personal and WPA Enterprise are older versions of the standard and less secure) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 68 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Note: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6 with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2-AES security enabled and the password "minesite". NOTE: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6 with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2-
AES security enable and the password "minesite". Configuring WPA Settings WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal and WPA-Enterprise are variants of Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA). WPA-Enterprise requires an external RADIUS server. To configure WPA settings:
1. Select the WPA mode from the drop-down box. 2. Select the Cipher Type from the drop-down box. By default, it is set at AES. 3. Enter the Pre-Shared Key in the supplied field (applicable to WPA Personal security mode). The key must be at least 8 alphanumeric characters in length. 4. Enter Network Key Rotation Interval in the supplied field. By default, it is 600 seconds. This is the amount of time before the group key (used for broadcast and multicast data encryption) is changed. 5. Click Save Settings Configuring WEP Security Settings 7.5.6 Configuring EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) The Wireless EAP configuration screen is used to configure wireless authentication by a RADIUS server
(as used by WPA Enterprise). The configuration screen is shown in Figure 32: Wireless EAP configuration Figure 32: Wireless EAP configuration 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 69 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To configure wireless EAP, click on the drop-down boxes in the supplied fields. Click Save Settings to save settings. A description of the fields and settings are described in the table below. Field Authentication Timeout RADIUS server IP Address RADIUS server Port Description Amount of time in minutes before a client device is required to re-authenticate. IP address of the authentication server. Port number used by the access point to connect to the authentication server. RADIUS server Shared Secret Password used by the access point MAC Address Authentication to access the RADIUS server. Access to the RADIUS server by confirmation of the client device's MAC address. Recommended Settings Setting is at 120 minutes by default. This is specific to each site. By default the port number is 1812. Password that matches with the authentication server. If selected, the user must always use the same device when connecting to the wireless network. A second RADIUS server can be configured if the primary server is not available or not responding. This can be configured by clicking on the Advanced button. 7.5.7 Configuring Asset Tracking and Location Based Services The Tracking configuration screen establishes where AeroScout tag reports are sent as shown in Figure 33: Tracking configuration screen. A network device can communicate with an AeroScout Positioning Engine and / or a MST Tracker Engine. Configuration of the Access Point is not required when communicating with an AeroScout Positioning Engine as the device configuration is performed via AeroScout server tools. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 70 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 33: Tracking configuration screen If the Access Point is sending tag reports to an MST Tracker Engine, the Tracker Engine's IP address must be entered into each Access Point. There are four sections on the Tracking configuration screen:
Enable Check Enable Wi-Fi Tracking to view other settings. RSSI Lower Thresholds These settings are used to control what location reports are sent to the Positioning Engine. If a Wi-Fi tag or mobile unit report is received with an RSSI below the relevant threshold, it is not sent to the Positioning Engine (whether it is an AeroScout Positioning Engine or MST Tracker Engine). The default threshold is
-95 dBm, but this can be raised or lowered according to specific site conditions and requirements. Tracker Engine List This section is used to configure the MST Tracker Engine(s) that the access point will send information to. The available settings are listed below. Note that data can be passed to up to 2 MST Tracker Engine instances. Field Enable IP Address Port Description Indicates whether the Tracker Engine will be sent data. The IP address of the MST Tracker Engine. The UDP port that the Tracker Engine listens for messages on. Status Update Interval The period that status reports will be sent from the Access Point to the Tracker Engine. These status reports are used by the Tracker Engine to determine if the Access Point is up or down. Indicates which devices will be tracked by this Access Point. AeroScout Tags Enabled MST Wi-Fi Tags Enabled Mobile Units Enabled Recommended Settings On or Off. Specific to each site. Default is 1142. Default is 15 seconds. These options are enabled by default. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 71 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Advanced Settings Drop non-exciter tag reports - If enabled, the Access Point will only send tag reports when the tag is in an AeroScout Exciter field. This setting applies to tag reports that are sent to AeroScout Positioning Engines and MST Tracker Engines. 7.5.8 Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports The WAC in slot 1 (located on the left side of AXON Core) is used for configuration and management of the switch processors in the network switch. It enables the ports on the switch and the 48V rail for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply to be configured, as shown in Figure 34: Switch configuration screen. Figure 34: Switch configuration screen The Switch ports have the following configuration options:
Field Name Description Used to provide a convenient name for the port. It is often used to name the device Recommended Settings Naming is specific to each device. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 72 connected to it. For example, "Level 68 camera". AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Enabled Speed & Duplex Enables or disables the port. Ports 5 thru 8 allow the speed and duplex to be controlled. On or Off. Auto is usually the best setting. However, some devices require Speed & Duplex to be hard coded due to poor Auto-negotiation implementations. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 73 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.9 Defining VLANs The VLAN LIST screen displays VLANs and the priority that will be assigned to traffic on each VLAN. Figure 36: VLAN list configuration screen Up to 8 VLANs can be defined with the following parameters:
Enable: Check box to enable the VLAN. Name: VLAN name. It should be named to simplify administration. Priority: Priority ranges from 0-7 (7 being the highest priority) that is assigned to frames on this ID: VLAN ID number that is tagged in frames sent through trunk ports. VLAN. NOTE: The first VLAN (Infrastructure) cannot be disabled, because the management CPU is always on this VLAN. By default, VLANs are pre-defined with recommended IDs and priorities. This is based on commonly used applications in mines. Once the VLANs are defined, they can be saved by clicking on the Save Settings button. After the VLANs have been defined, they can be assigned to the wireless networks and switch ports
(Network Switch only) on the VLAN PORT MAP screen. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 74 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.10 Configuring the VLAN Port Map The VLAN Port Map screen assigns the VLAN(s) to each physical switch port, and each wireless network. The screen is shown in Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen. Physical switch ports can be assigned as Trunk or Access ports. Wireless networks always act as Access ports on the selected VLAN. Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 75 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 8: Centralised Configuration Management Topics:
Devise Management Overview TFTP Server Overview TFTP Parameters Centralised configuration management is an alternative configuration method to the web interface. It uses Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) where devices read and apply configuration files from a TFTP server. It is a faster way to configure a large number of network switches, reducing the potential for human error. To take advantage of TFTP configuration:
For networks with an ICA v1.4.0 or higher, AP settings can be managed from the ICA Administration console. A customisable Site Default template is included at installation, and further templates can be copied from it and modified separately. Additionally, individual APs can have specific settings overridden via the Administration Console. In this case, the ICA will push configuration changes to the APs, and no local setup is required. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 76 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1 Device Management Overview The ICA Administration Console (v1.4.0 and later) supports the creation of Access Point configuration templates. A Site Default template is created at installation and applied to all managed devices. New templates can be copied from the Site Default and applied to selected devices, and further overrides can also be applied to individual devices. Some familiarity with the ICA Administration Console is assumed here. For more information, see the ICA Administration Console User Manual available from MST. There are three editors in the ICA Administration Console with relevant settings:
Configuration > Site Configuration Configuration > AP Config Templates Devices > Access Points 8.1.1 Site Configuration This editor contains the option to Set new Access Points as Managed - If checked, all newly discovered Access Points will be configured according to the Site Default template by the ICA. If disabled, new APs must either have their management settings configured in the Devices > Access Points editor, or be configured manually. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 77 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.2 AP Config Templates The ICA is installed with one AP Template: Site Defaults. This is a special AP Template which defines the settings that new APs will automatically pick up if Set new Access Points as Managed is ticked in the Site Configuration editor. This template cannot be deleted, but new templates can be copied from it and modified separately. NOTE: Once a template is applied to an AP, any manual changes made to settings listed in the template will be reverted automatically to the template default. Settings that are not defined by the template can be changed freely. New templates are created by copying an existing template (initially the only one to copy is Site Defaults). A copied template will start with the same parameters as the original, but they are not linked, so further changes to one will not affect the other. To create a new template, select another template from the list and click the Copy button. To delete a template, click the Remove button. AP Config Template Details This section contains the details for each template:
System ID is an automatically assigned identifier used by the ICA. Name - A name or description for the template. Edit Parameters - Individual parameters can be selected and modified, or ignored, for each template by clicking this link to open the Parameters dialogue box (See Edit Parameters section below). 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 78 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Parameters In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values:
Managed: To manage a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries cannot be disabled or changed, while required entries can be edited but not disabled. Unmarked entries can be disabled by unticking the checkbox. Parameter Name: For more information on parameters that affect a specific AP model on the network, see the TFTP Parameters section of the user manual for that model. Parameter Value: To edit a parameter, click on the parameter value and either enter a new value (e.g. names and IP addresses) or select a new value from the dropdown menu (e.g. ENABLED / DISABLED). When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The Managed status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Manage All and Manage None checkboxes below the list. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 79 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.3 Access Point Access Points (APs) become visible to the ICA after the map containing them is first synchronised from AeroScout. Once visible, APs are automatically added to the List of Access Points 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 80 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A List of Access Points The Managed column shows CURRENT for managed devices with up-to-date settings, or PENDING for devices awaiting newly updated settings. To edit an existing entry: Click on that entry, fill in the relevant fields on the right, then click the Save button or press Ctrl+S:
Manage Configuration To have an AP's configuration managed by the ICA, tick the Manage Configuration checkbox, and select the correct template from the dropdown menu. Last Change shows the time of the last change to the AP's configuration management settings if known, and PENDING if new settings are waiting to be sent. IMPORTANT: If any changes are made to a managed AP's settings via the web interface that conflict with the selected template or overridden parameters (see below), those changes will be automatically reverted by the ICA. Settings that are not defined in the template will be ignored. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 81 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Overridden Parameters Individual parameters specified in a template can be modified for the selected AP. To modify any parameters, click Edit Overridden Parameters. In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values:
Overridden: To override a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries are enabled by default and cannot be disabled or changed. Required entries are not enabled by default; once ticked, they can be edited but not disabled. Unmarked entries can be disabled by unticking the checkbox. Parameter Name: For more information on parameters, see the TFTP Parameters section of the user manual for the selected access point. Parameter Value: To edit a parameter, click on the parameter value and either enter a new value (e.g. names and IP addresses) or select a new value from the dropdown menu (e.g. ENABLED / DISABLED). 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 82 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The override status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes below the list. 8.2 TFTP Server Overview Centralised configuration management using ICA v1.3.1 or earlier, or a 3rd party TFTP server, involves the following steps:
1. Configure a TFTP server on the network. The ICA is preconfigured for this purpose. Configuring a 3rd party server is outside of the scope of this document. 2. Define a site configuration file that contain global settings to all network devices on the site. 3. Define device configuration files that contain specific settings for each device, which override global settings. 4. Apply the configuration files to each device and reboot. Network devices read and apply the configuration files from the TFTP server as shown below. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 83 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 39: Centralised configuration management 8.2.1 Editing Site Configuration Files Site configuration files contain common settings for all devices in a network. The site configuration file has the naming convention ap_site_settings.conf. This file is retrieved by devices using TFTP. NOTE: The same site configuration file can be used to configure network switch units and WAPs in a network. When the site configuration file is applied to WAPs, all switch port settings are ignored by the WAP. The site configuration file can be opened on a PC and edited using a text editor. Parameters are changed by modifying the text and saving the file. A description of the editable parameters are covered in the following sections. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 84 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit a site configuration file:
1. Open a text file editor on your PC. 2. Locate and open the site configuration file ap_site_settings.conf. This is usually stored in the file directory folder of the TFTP server. 1. Edit the parameters as required. 2. Save the site configuration file in the directory folder of the TFTP server. 8.2.2 Editing Device Configuration Files Device configuration files contain settings specific to each WAC in the network device. A device configuration file is created for each WAC. Device configuration files follow the naming convention ap_MACaddress.conf where MACaddress is the MAC address of the WAC. A device will recognise and apply the device configuration file based on a comparison of the MAC address in the file name. Note that any parameter from the site configuration file can override parameters in a device configuration file. However, it is recommended that only the settings that are different be entered into the device configuration file in order to make maintenance easier. A device configuration file configures individual settings for each device as shown below. The device configuration file can be edited using a text editor such as Wordpad or Notepad. The example below includes settings that are commonly over-ridden. All other settings are inherited from the global site configuration file. Comments are prefixed with a hash symbol (#) and are ignored by the device. These are not necessary for configuration but may be included for convenience.
# Mine Site Technologies Network and power distribution module ConfigFile
# System
# ======
#
system.hostname=AP57R2 system.location=Mine Location 16
# Wireless Radio Configuration
# ============================
2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 85 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The parameters shown in the example device configuration file are described in the following table. Section System Parameter system.hostname System system.location Description Network switch name. Location name of the network switch. Wireless Radio Configuration wireless.radio.1.channel Wi-Fi channel that the WAC will operate on. Power over Ethernet switch.poe.enabled Enabling PoE supply on the network switch. Settings Each device should have a unique name identifier. It is recommended the location name is relevant to the physical location of the device. It is recommended WACs in proximity of each other have assigned channels 1, 6 and 11. This minimises signal overlap and interference. 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled NOTE: This setting is not applicable to WAPs and will be ignored when the file is applied to a WAP. To edit a device configuration file:
3. Open a text file editor on your PC. 4. Locate and open the device configuration file ap_MACaddress_settings.conf. This is usually stored in the file directory folder of the TFTP server. 5. Edit the parameters as required. 6. In the directory folder of the TFTP server, save the file using the naming ap_MACaddress_settings.conf, where MACaddress is the MAC address of the WAC card to configure. 8.3 TFTP Parameters Below is a list of configurable parameters for AXON Core, classified by type. Network Common LAN settings to all devices on a network as shown below. Field network.1.addr.mode network.1.addr.static network.1.netmask Description 0: Static - fixed IP address configured manually on the device 1: DHCP - IP address assigned automatically The IP address of the device, if Static. Identifies the subnet the IP address belongs to for the device. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 86 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A network.1.local_domain_name Field network.1.gateway network.1.dns.primary network.1.dns.secondary The domain name of the local network. Description The IP address of the default gateway. The DNS server to be used when looking up host names. The backup DNS server to be used when looking up host names. Configuration Management These settings are only required for 3rd party TFTP servers or ICA v1.3.1 and earlier. Field tftp.self_check_enabled tftp.self_check_interval tftp.server_address Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled - device will check the TFTP server for changes at startup and every "tftp.self_check_interval" minutes The number of seconds elapsed before checking for new TFTP settings. If zero, do not perform regular checks. The TFTP server address to use. If blank, and in DHCP mode, use the address supplied by DHCP. System Network names, contact details and passwords can be edited in the system section of the configuration file as shown below. Field system.contact system.location system.password.admin system.password.user system.hostname Description Contact name for the network devices. Location of the network devices. Administrator password. The default password is "admin". User password. The default password is "user". Device hostname as displayed in the Device Scanner, should be unique for each device. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 87 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A NTP (Network Time Protocol) The Time section shown below defines NTP (Network Time Protocol) server settings for the network switch. Field time.ntp.enabled time.ntp.server1 Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled - device will synchronise time with an NTP server (requires network or internet access to an NTP server). Hostname or IP address of NTP server. For example time.windows.net. Logging System message logging settings. Field syslog.enabled syslog.server_address syslog.level Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled The hostname or IP address of the syslog server All messages from 0 to the selected number will be logged. 0: Emergency 1: Alert 2: Critical 3: Error 4: Warning 5: Notice 6: Informational 7: Debug SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol settings. At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on AXON Core, and is not affected by the settings below, adjust only if required for 3rd party monitoring software. Field snmp.enabled Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 88 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field snmp.community.read snmp.trap.destination.1 snmp.trap.destination.2 Description The SNMP community string for reads. Unless otherwise necessary, this is usually left as public. The hostname or IP address of the primary SNMP trap. The hostname or IP address of the secondary SNMP trap. Asset Tracking and Location Servers This section configures asset tracking and location servers, consisting of AeroScout Positioning Engines or MST Tracker Engines. This is where AeroScout tag and Wi-Fi client device information is sent. Configuration is not required when communicating with an AeroScout positioning engine. Field tracking.enabled Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled tracking.aeroscout.enabled Tracking of AeroScout tags. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled tracking.aeroscout.rogue_ap_dete ction tracking.aeroscout.excited_tags_ only tracking.rssi_threshold.tag tracking.rssi_threshold.mu Reports non-compatible access points on the network to the AeroScout Engine. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled Only sends tracking information for detected tags within range of an exciter. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled By default it is set at -95. Only tag reports higher than this signal strength threshold will be sent to the positioning engines. By default it is set at -95. The default value should not be changed without understanding the implications. Only Wi-Fi client frames higher than this signal strength threshold will be sent to the positioning engines. These settings configure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 89 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field tracking.tracker.x.enabled Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled tracking.tracker.x.excited_tags_only tracking.tracker.x.server_address tracking.tracker.x.server_port Only sends tracking information for detected tags within range of an exciter. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled The IP address of the MST Tracking Engine. UDP port to be used by messages sent to the MST Tracker Engine. Default 1142. tracking.tracker.x.status_reporting_interval The period in seconds between status reports being sent to the MST Tracker Engine. These status reports are used to determine Access point availability. VLAN Configuration The VLANs section defines VLANs for the devices as shown below. For large networks it is recommended that VLAN settings are applied to all network devices consistently by using centralised configuration management. Up to 8 VLANs can be defined, the "x" in each address is replaced by the VLAN number 1-
8. By default, the site configuration file has some VLANs predefined based on commonly used applications. VLAN parameters are described in the table below. Field vlan.enabled vlan.entry.x.enabled vlan.entry.x.id vlan.entry.x.priority vlan.entry.x.name Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 0: Disabled 1: Enabled The VLAN ID that will be tagged to frames sent to trunk ports from VLAN x. Priority from 0-7 (with 7 being the highest) that is assigned to frames on VLAN x. The administrative name for VLAN x. NOTE: The Infrastructure VLAN cannot be edited or disabled because the management CPU is on this VLAN. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 90 Wireless Radio General wireless radio settings. Field wireless.radio.1.enabled wireless.radio.1.beacon_period wireless.radio.1.region Description The amount of time between beacon transmissions. Limits available channels to those allowed by local regulations. wireless.radio.1.channel wireless.radio.1.transmit_power wireless.radio.1.antenna.tx wireless.radio.1.antenna.rx Percentage of Tx output power from the wireless transmitter. Antenna for transmission of wireless frames. Antenna for reception of wireless frames. AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Settings 0: Disabled 1: Enabled Default 100ms Israel USA Hong Kong Canada Australia Japan Singapore Korea Latin America Venezuela World Default 6. Default 100, lower only if device is interfering with other wireless signals. 1: Main 2: Aux 3: Diversity 1: Main 2: Aux 3: Diversity wireless.radio.1.auto_channel_select.enabled wireless.radio.1.auto_channel_select.channel_list Enables automatic channel selection for wireless radio 0: Disabled 1: Enabled e.g. 1,6,11 A comma separated list of available Wi-Fi channels 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 91 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Wireless Network Configuration Each WAC in a device can have up to four wireless SSIDs, each with different security settings and different mappings to VLANs. Field wireless.radio.1.ap.x.enabled Description Enables or disables the wireless network. Settings 0: Disabled 1: Enabled wireless.radio.1.ap.x.ssid The name of the wireless network visible to client devices. wireless.radio.1.ap.x.invisibility wireless.radio.1.ap.x.dtim_interval Enables or disables visibility of the wireless network to anyone within range. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Wireless clients detect the beacons and awaken on the DTIM interval to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. wireless.radio.1.ap.x.security_mode wireless.radio.1.ap.x.vlan_membership The VLAN assigned to devices on the wireless network. VLANs are defined in the VLAN configuration section of the site configuration file. Three selectable wireless security modes:
WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. WPA-Enterprise requires a RADIUS authentication server. Choose a network name that relates closely to its function. For example
"MST-VOICE". Click on the Visible option button to enable wireless network visibility. Valid settings are between 1 and 255. The recommended DTIM interval is 1. VLAN range from 1-8. 1: Open 2: WEP 3: WPA-Personal 4: WPA-Enterprise 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 92 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings configure options specific to WEP or WPA security; only the options specific to the chosen security mode need be configured. Field wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.auth Description Settings 1: Open 2: Shared key wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.keylen The WEP key length, longer is more secure 0: Short Key (64 bit) 1: Long Key (128 bit) wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.use_key wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.key.1 wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.key.2 wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.key.3 wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.key.4 wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wpa.mode The first WEP key The second WEP key The third WEP key The fourth WEP key The WPA mode. wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wpa.cipher The encryption type wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wpa.rekey_time wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wpa.psk The WPA group rekey interval The Pre-Shared Key for WPA-Personal mode 1-4 Determines which of the following preconfigured keys to use e.g. mine1 e.g. mine2 e.g. mine3 e.g. mine4 1: WPA 2: WPA/WPA2 3: WPA2 Only (recommended) 1: TKIP 2: AES 3: TKIP/AES e.g. 3600s e.g. password123 Wireless EAP Configuration The Wireless EAP section is used to configure the RADIUS server as shown below. This is applicable for wireless networks configured with WPA Enterprise security mode. A primary and secondary (backup) RADIUS server can be set up and configured. A description of the editable parameters are shown in the following table. The "x" in each parameter below should be replaced with "primary" or "secondary". 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 93 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field wireless.eap.reauth_time wireless.eap.x.auth_mac wireless.eap.x.server_address wireless.eap.x.server_port Description Amount of time in minutes before a client device is required to re-
authenticate. Access to the RADIUS server by confirmation of the MAC address of the client device. The IP address of the authentication server. The port number used to connect to the authentication server. wireless.eap.x.shared_secret Password used by the Access point to access the RADIUS server. Settings Setting is at 120 minutes by default. 0: Disabled 1: Enabled default 0.0.0.0 By default the port number is 1815. Password that matches with the authentication server. WDS The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows network devices to connect wirelessly where a fibre or ethernet connection is not practical. Up to six peered devices can be configured. Field wireless.radio.1.wds.enabled Description Enables the WDS network wireless.radio.1.wds.ssid wireless.radio.1.wds.security_mode The SSID of the network Three selectable wireless security modes:
WEP is the original wireless encryption standard. WPA provides a higher level of security. WPA-Personal does not require an authentication server. WPA-Enterprise requires a RADIUS authentication server. Settings 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 1: Open 2: WEP 3: WPA-Personal 4: WPA-Enterprise wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.auth 1: Open 2: Shared key 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 94 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.keylen Description The WEP key length, longer is more secure Settings 0: Short Key (64 bit) 1: Long Key (128 bit) wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.use_key wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.1 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.2 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.3 wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.4 wireless.radio.1.wds.wpa.mode The first WEP key The second WEP key The third WEP key The fourth WEP key The WPA mode. wireless.radio.1.wds.wpa.cipher The encryption type 1-4 Determines which of the following preconfigured keys to use e.g. mine1 e.g. mine2 e.g. mine3 e.g. mine4 1: WPA 2: WPA/WPA2 3: WPA2 Only (recommended) 1: TKIP 2: AES 3: TKIP/AES wireless.radio.1.wds.wpa.rekey_time wireless.radio.1.wds.wpa.psk The WPA group rekey interval e.g. 3600s The Pre-Shared Key for WPA-
Personal mode e.g. password123 For the following peer-specific settings, the "x" is replaced with 1-6. Field wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.enabled Description wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.name wireless.radio.1.wds.peer.x.mac The name of the port or peered device The MAC address of the peered device Settings 0: Disabled 1: Enabled e.g. WDS Port x e.g. 00:00:00:00:00:00 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 95 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Switch Configuration These settings control switch ports 1-8 and assign VLANs. The following settings are available for all ports. Note that the x in each parameter is replaced by the relevant port number. Field switch.port.x.enabled switch.port.x.name switch.port.x.vlan_mode Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled The name of the port 1: ACCESS_PORT 2: TRUNK_PORT switch.port.x.vlan_membership Bitmask of the VLAN ID of which the port is a member. Additionally, ports 5-8 include the following:
Field switch.port.x.speed Description 1: 10 HALF 2: 10 FULL 3: 100 HALF 4: 100 FULL 5: 1000 HALF 6: 1000 FULL 7: AUTO PoE (Power Over Ethernet) This setting controls the 48VDC PoE supply feature, and is enabled by default. Field switch.poe.enabled Description 0: Disabled 1: Enabled 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 96 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 97 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide This chapter assists in the diagnosis and resolution of problems with AXON Core and AXON Air installation and operation. Problem PoE devices are not operational. Possible Causes Insufficient power supplied to AXON Core to power PoE devices. The PoE rail is not enabled. Power management system detected that the associated client device has exceeded its declared power consumption AXON Core has no power. PoE status LED turned orange LEDs on the network and power distribution module are not on. The fibre activity light is not on. The wireless network cannot be configured from AXON Air web browser interface. Solution Measure voltage supplied to AXON Core. If the voltage measures less than 20VDC, a JB11 junction box is required to enable the measurement. Enable the PoE feature in the web browser interface. Check the associated PoE port power allocation via AXON core webpage. If incorrect PoE power limit has been assigned previously change the assignment. Check if the client device is faulty. Check if power is connected from either the composite cable or the test / configuration jig to AXON Core. Verify the network switch is connected to an operational power supply. Test the power supply is supplying the correct voltage/current for AXON Core. Check there is sufficient power available if extending AXON Core infrastructure. Verify the fibre link is connected and active. LAN connections are connected properly and the unit is powered on. If the PC uses a fixed (static) IP address, check that it is using an IP address within the IP range of the network switch. Check that the VLAN settings on the devices upstream on the network are not restricting access. AXON Core fibre connector is not connected. There is a network access issue. Check that AXON Core is properly installed, 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 98 Power supply instability. Incorrect Earthing scheme. There are too many network devices on the one power supply. Signal loss in the fibre optic cable. Composite connector or fibre port is dirty. There is a configuration problem with the PC. The Internet or the LAN cannot be accessed with a wireless-capable PC. The port on AXON Core is disabled. VLAN(s) on the port are not properly configured. AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Check AXON Air antennas are insulated from ground. Check PCB in the network switch has a floating earth (not grounded). Add additional power supplies. Isolate network segments so that in event of power supply failure, an overload condition is avoided. Check the connectors and fibre ports are clean. Clean using alcohol wipes or fibre optic cleaning kits. NB: Do not use air spray as the compressor oil can leave residue. Re-boot the computer with the wireless adapter that has had TCP/IP changes applied to it. The computer with the wireless adapter may not have the correct TCP/IP settings to communicate with the network. Restart the computer and check the network settings. If this is not resolved, try changing the DHCP setting to obtain an IP address automatically. Check AXON Core default configuration against the configuration of other devices on the network. Check the port activity light is on. If the light is not on, connect a PC to the network switch to access the web browser interface. Go to the Basic>Switch screen and check the port is enabled. Connect a PC to another port on the network switch to access the network. In the web browser interface, check that VLAN membership is assigned to the port for Internet / LAN access. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 99 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing This appendix describes fibre optic cable continuity and testing. Fibre optic cable testing includes visual inspection and power loss testing. B1: Visual Inspection of the Fibre Optic Cable Fibre optic cable can be inspected by visually tracing and inspecting the connector. Visual Tracing Checking for continuity diagnoses whether the fibre optic cable is damaged or broken. A visible light
"fibre optic tracer" or "pocket visual fault locator" connected to a fibre optic connector. Attach a fibre optic cable to the visual tracer and look at the other end to see if light is transmitting through the fibre. If there is no light, there is a damaged or broken section of the fibre in the composite cable. Visual Connector Inspection A visual inspection of the fibre optic termination is usually carried out using a fibre optic microscope. It is important the fibre termination has a clean, smooth, polished, and scratch free finish. Any signs of cracks, chips or dirt will affect connectivity. B2: Measuring and Testing for Power Loss Measuring power and loss requires a Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) with a suitable adapter matching the fibre optic connector being tested. To measure power in fibre optic cable:
1. Set the OTDR to dBm and set the wavelengths according to the fibre optic cable being tested. 2. Attach the OTDR to the fibre optic cable at the receiving end to measure the output. 3. Compare the output with a reference test cable. To measure power loss in fibre optic cable:
1. Set the power meter to dB for a relative power range and select the wavelength required for the test. 2. Perform a single-ended loss test by connecting the cable to be tested to the reference cable and measuring power loss at the receiving end. 3. Perform a double-ended loss test by attaching the cable between two reference cables that are attached to the source and to the OTDR. If high losses are measured, reverse the cable and test in the opposite direction using the single ended test. A guideline on power losses are shown in the table below. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 100 Component Connector Multi-mode fibre Single-mode fibre AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Power loss 0.5 dBi 1 dBi / km @ 1300nm 0.5 dBi / km @ 1300nm 0.4 dBi / km @ 1550nm 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 101 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications Ethernet cable must conform to the following specifications when connecting to network devices:
Polyethylene jacket 5.0-6.5mm outer diameter Stranded cable for lengths less than 30m Solid core cable for lengths greater than 30m Cable and Parts Description Description Bayonet back-shell for RJ45 connector The choice of RJ45 crimp will depend on the type of wire used (stranded or solid core). Generic brand crimps may be used. Order Code W-AXON Core-RJ45-PLUG N O T E : Both solid and stranded core RJ45 connectors at AXON Core end require a bayonet back-shell. RJ45 to M12 Ethernet Cable Wiring Diagram 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 102 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix D: Device Discovery The MST Device Scanner can be used to discover and change the IP address of devices from any PC connected to the same network. Upon opening, the Device Scanner will automatically scan for devices. To use the Device Scanner, navigate to the folder where the program is stored, and double click devicescanner.exe. The Device Scanner shows the columns of information for discovered devices:
Name - The hostname of the device. For AXON Core, the default name is AXONCore_ and last three bytes of the devices MAC address in hex (e.g. AXONCore_00013F). Device name can be changed. IP Address - This can be set remotely via Web UI. Type - The device type or model. AXON Core units will identify as NS60 and AXON Air units will identify as AP60 model. MAC Address - The MAC address of the device. Interface - The network interface via which the Device Scanner is communicating with the device. ID - The serial number on the device casing. Firmware - The version number of the firmware running on the device. Status - The uptime of the device. This can be used to easily determine which devices have recently been connected to the network. Revision - The hardware revision of the device. To manually discover new devices after the program has been opened, click the Scan button. To allow the Device Scanner to continually check for new devices, tick the Continuous checkbox. To change the IP address or settings of a device, click the Configure IP button. This will open a dialogue box allowing you to set the device to Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP, or to manually set an IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway with the Use the following IP address option 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 103 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 104 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix E: Connecting a PC to an Network Device 1. This Appendix specifies how to set up a PC connection (with Windows XP operating system) to connect to an AXON Core or AXON AIR. 2. Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the network, note its TCP/IP configuration settings. 3. Click Start > Control Panel. Open Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. The Local Area Connection Properties window will open 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 105 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 4. On the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed. 5. Click the Use the following IP address option button. 6. In the IP address field, enter a fixed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's IP address (for example 192.168.1.100). 7. In the Subnet mask field, enter 255.255.255.0. Click OK 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 106 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix F: Maintenance Check List It is recommended all AXON Core and AXON Air units, antennas, cables and connectors are inspected at regular intervals. A maintenance checklist is provided below. Antennas Structural Inspection Power Composite cables Coaxial cables Action Verify the voltage at each AXON Core is above 20VDC (using the web browser interface). Inspect the outer case for any structural damage. Check the case is firmly closed. Check there is no excessive damage or markings to paintwork. Check all composite cables are connected and secure. Check coaxial cable connections are securely fastened and properly insulated to AXON Air unit. Check the coaxial cable for any damage. Check the antennas for any damage. Check the antennas' connections to the coaxial cable for any damage to the insulation or connection. Check the antennas' directional alignment. Check all Ethernet cable connections are secure. Check dust covers are present and secure on unused Ethernet ports. Check the power LED is lit green. Check the status LEDs are blinking green and there are no orange LED lights Testing RF TX path for AXON Air Stand 50M away from AXON Air. Using a MinePhone handset, verify the signal strength is within specification. (Refer to commissioning data). Stand 50M away from AXON Air with two MST RFID tags. Open AXON Air web browser interface and select the Tracking web page. Verify that the two tags have been detected by the network switch and check the received signal strength is within specification (Refer to commissioning data). Testing RF RX path for AXON Air Ethernet connections (PoE) LEDs 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 107 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix G: Acronyms Acronym AC AP DC IP address IPxx MAC address MST NS PoE PSU RF SSID SFP UDP VLAN WAC WAP WEP WNS WPA Meaning Alternating Current Access Point Direct Current Internet Protocol address Ingress Protection rating Media Access Control address Mine Site Technologies Network Switch Power Over Ethernet Power Supply Unit Radio Frequency Service Set Identifier. Small Form-factor Pluggable (optical transceiver module) User Datagram Protocol Virtual Local Area Network Wireless Access Card Wireless Access Point Wired Equivalent Privacy network and power distribution module Wi-Fi Protected Access 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 108 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix H: AXON Core Specifications General Dimensions Weight Connectivity Enclosure Ingress Protection (IP) rating 360mm x 507mm x 146mm (H x W x D) without mounting bracket 9.0kg packaged 3 x MST composite fibre ports (1000BASE-LX) 4 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports (1000BASE-T) 2 x MST Expansion Slots (proprietary modular interfaces) 1 x DataKey RUGGEDrive slot (configuration management port) 1 x Mechanical mount to support an MST AXON Air wireless module SMC enclosure, sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection standard rating of IP65 Operating Temperature 0C to 50C (operating)
-20C to 80C (storage) Operating Humidity 5- 95%
Power Supply Voltage External Power Supply Recommendations 20-60 VDC operation AC to DC power supply with galvanically isolated output(s) 56VDC output(s) (nominal) With 6A breaker/fusing in line with each 56V output Part Number Configuration AXON Core AXON Core + AXON Air
(locally mounted) AXON Core + AXON Air
(remotely mounted) AXON Core + 2 AXON Air (daisy chained) AXON Core + 3 AXON Air (daisy chained) 56VDC input voltage, No AXON Air or PoE+ devices connected 56VDC input voltage, 1 x AXON Air (zero metres of CAT5 cable) 56VDC input voltage, 1 x AXON Air (100 metres of CAT5 cable) 56VDC input voltage, 1 x AXON Air (100 metres of CAT5 cable) +
1 x daisy chained AXON Air (100m CAT5) 56VDC input voltage, 1 x AXON Air (100 metres of CAT5 cable) +
1 x daisy chained AXON Air (100m CAT5) +
Power Consumption Idle (W) 10.50 14.50 14.52 18.62 Maximu m (W) 12.50 18.50 18.55 24.77 22.84 31.30 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 125 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1 x daisy chained AXON Air (100m CAT5) Copper Ethernet Port Crossover Auto negotiation Auto MDI/MDIX crossover 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Network Information Network Protocols IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 802.3i 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3x Full Duplex and flow control, 802.3z 1000BASE-X (Ethernet over fibre), 802.3ab 1000BASE-T (Ethernet over twisted-pairs), 802.3at Power over Ethernet enhancements (PoE+) 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet. IEEE 802.1 LAN/MAN/WAN 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS), 8 traffic classes, o Automatic 802.1p tagging based on 802.1Q VLAN ID, 802.1D spanning tree, 802.1w rapid spanning tree, 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (Read Only) MST Device Discovery Protocol 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 126 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix I: AXON Air Specifications General Dimensions Weight Connectivity 115mm x 135mm x 242mm (H x W x D) without mounting bracket 700g 2 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports (1000BASE-T) 2 x IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n antenna ports (2x2 MIMO) using 50 N-Type Female connectors 1 x Mechanical mount compatibility with the MST AXON Core SMC enclosure, sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection standard rating of IP65 Enclosure Ingress Protection (IP) rating Operating Temperature 0C to 50C (operating)
-20C to 80C (storage) Operating Humidity 5- 95%
Power Power Requirement Power pass-through
(daisy chaining) Wireless Wireless Connectivity Network Protocols PoE+ Class 4 (negotiated) 4W nominally, 6W peak. Up to PoE+ Class 4 (negotiated) Notes:
- Up to 3 x AP60 units may be daisy chained together (using CAT5 cable).
- Maximum CAT5 cable lengths between daisy chained units is 100 metres.
- The available power at the downstream port should be expected to be approximately 6W less than the power present at the upstream port. 1 x IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless access point 2.4 or 5GHz with 2x2 MIMO 6 x SSIDs IEEE 802.11s Meshing IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 802.3i 10BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-TX, 802.3x Full Duplex and flow control, 802.3z 1000BASE-X (Ethernet over fibre), 802.3ab 1000BASE-T (Ethernet over twisted-pairs), 802.3at Power over Ethernet enhancements (PoE+) 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 127 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A IEEE 802.1 LAN/MAN/WAN 802.1Q VLAN, 802.1p Quality of Service (QoS), 8 traffic classes, o Automatic 802.1p tagging based on 802.1Q VLAN ID, 802.1D spanning tree, 802.1w rapid spanning tree, 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP). SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol (Read Only) MST Tracking Protocol MST Device Discovery Protocol Aeroscout Compatible WPA Personal WPA Enterprise WPA2 Personal WPA2 Enterprise supports options for AES or TKIP encryption Inter-operable with 802.11a/b/g/n compliant products DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz channels) Australia Canada China Europe Japan USA 1-13 1-11 1-11 1-13 1-14 (802.11b), 1-13 (802.11g/n) 1-11 IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz channel frequencies) Australia Canada China Europe Japan USA 802.11a:
802.11b:
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+20dBm
+20dBm
+20dBm (in 2.4GHz bands)
+16dBm (in 5GHz bands) Wi-Fi Security Compatibility Modulation Permitted WLAN channels by region RF output power
(maximum) 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 128 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Receive sensitivity
(typical) 2.4GHz Receive Sensitivities:
CCK, 1Mbps CCK, 11Mbps OFDM, 6Mbps OFDM, 54Mbps
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-91dBm
-94dBm
-80dBm HT20, MCS0, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT20, MCS7, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT20, MCS8, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT20, MCS15, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT40, MCS0, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT40, MCS7, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT40, MCS8, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT40, MCS15, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx
-95dBm
-80dBm 5GHz Receive Sensitivities:
6Mbps 54Mbps HT20, MCS0, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT20, MCS7, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT20, MCS8, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT20, MCS15, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT40, MCS0, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT40, MCS7, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx HT40, MCS8, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx HT40, MCS15, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx
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-77dBm
-93dBm
-74dBm
-92dBm
-75dBm
-91dBm
-70dBm
-96dBm
-77dBm
-93dBm
-74dBm
-91dBm
-72dBm
-90dBm
-69dBm Compliance NOTE: Please contact MST for the latest available compliance information if required. 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 129 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix J: Hardware Warranty Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global) provide a 12-month warranty for hardware supplied to the original purchaser. MST Global warrants that the hardware supplied will be free from material defects in workmanship and materials from the date of original purchase. MST Global will repair or replace the defective hardware during the warranty period at no charge to the original owner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by MST Global. MST Global may in its sole discretion replace the defective hardware (or any part thereof) with a reconditioned product or parts that MST Global determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) to the defective hardware. Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period from the date of original purchase. All hardware (or part thereof) that is replaced by MST Global shall become the property of MST Global upon replacement. 2019 MST Global 130 Appendix K: AXON AIR Installation Addendum Professional installation AXON Air device must be installed by professionals. It is strictly forbidden to be installed and maintained by non-professionals. Application: Outdoor operation in 5150 5250 MHz band Country: United States of America When the frequency band 5150 5250 MHz is used outdoors in the U.S.A, the FCC mandates that it is necessary to keep the energy radiated above 30 degrees from the horizon below 21 dBm EIRP. This can be obtained using the following guidance.When device installed outdoors level to the horizon, (i.e. -
antenna point towards down towards the earth), the device operates in compliance with FCC rules without any adjustment of output power. Maximum EIRP in 5150 5250 MHz band = 17 dBm + Antenna Gain Maximum EIRP in 30 degree from Horizontal = 17 dBm + 3 dBi = 20 dBm When the device is installed outdoors at an angle to the horizon, power must be reduced to insure the energy radiated above 30 degrees from the horizon remains under 21 dBm EIRP. AXON AIR maximum device tx power is 17dBm and the default antenna gain is 2.5 dBi(0dB+2.5dBi) in all degree. The device operates in compliance with FCC rules without any adjustment of output power when use default antenna. Elevation Pattern:
Degree Above Horizon (A) A<30 A>30 Output Power Reduction
>=0 dB
>=0 dB 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence 131 MST Global Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global) is a tier one provider of communications networks and operational optimisation solutions, which assist the mining, resources and industrial sectors to optimally manage core business operations. Established in Australia over 25 years ago and with a global reach across six continents, the company specialises in the design, manufacture, deployment and support of critical technologies for communications, automation-enablement, production optimization, vehicle and personnel tracking, and safety in hazardous environments both underground and on the surface. A pioneering force within the mining industry, MST Global has over 600 deployments at mine sites worldwide. Customers across the globe trust MST Global solutions to help optimise output, minimise cost and reduce risk, resulting in a compelling ROI on technology investments. MST Global subsidiary Nixon Communications provides specialist surface radio and networking services throughout Australia.
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app s | TCB Information | |||||
1 2 | TCB Application Email Address |
T******@TIMCOENGR.COM
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1 2 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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app s | FCC ID | |||||
1 2 | Grantee Code |
N73
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1 2 | Equipment Product Code |
AP60-AIR
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 2 | Name |
S******** M********
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1 2 | Title |
Engineering Manager
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
+6129********
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1 2 | Fax Number |
+6129********
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1 2 |
s******@mstglobal.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Non Technical Contact | |||||
n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 2 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 2 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Equipment Class | NII - Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure TX | ||||
1 2 | DTS - Digital Transmission System | |||||
1 2 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | AXON AIR | ||||
1 2 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 2 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 2 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | Yes | ||||
1 2 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 2 | Grant Comments | Power listed is combined conducted power. Device operates with specific antennas in MIMO configurations as described in this filing. Professional installation is required for outdoor operations. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers and end-users must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth modes. The maximum antenna gain is 2.5dBi. | ||||
1 2 | Power listed is conducted. Device operates with specific antennas in MIMO configurations as described in this filling. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Installers and end-users must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This device has 20MHz and 40MHz bandwidth modes. The maximum antenna gain is 2dBi. | |||||
1 2 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 2 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
1 2 | Firm Name |
Shenzhen SEM Test Technology Co. Ltd
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1 2 | Name |
J****** S****
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1 2 | Telephone Number |
86 75******** Extension:
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1 2 | Fax Number |
86-75********
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1 2 |
j******@semtest.com.cn
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Equipment Specifications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 15E | CC MO | 5180 | 5240 | 0.0243 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 2 | 15E | CC MO | 5745 | 5825 | 0.0221 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Line | Rule Parts | Grant Notes | Lower Frequency | Upper Frequency | Power Output | Tolerance | Emission Designator | Microprocessor Number | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 1 | 15C | CC MO | 2412.00000000 | 2462.00000000 | 0.0656000 |
some individual PII (Personally Identifiable Information) available on the public forms may be redacted, original source may include additional details
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