Connecting to the RN172 wireless LAN

Thank you for purchasing the DEKIST RN172.

RN172 is a device that can use Telnet, ModbusBus/TCP, and HTTP as a WIFI transmission method. The dedicated UA product (separate configuration) is a basic 2CH, and supports interfaces and external sensors such as 4-20mA, 0-1000mV, gas (other than volatile organic compounds).

Key Terms: USB Driver, Terminal Program, Console Menu, Static IP, DHPC

1. RN172 wireless LAN (WiFi) setup

1. Supply power and activate AP mode
   • UA product not connectedConnect the adapter to the power connector of the RN172 product with . 'SOFT AP' is displayed on the front screen of the product, and the WiFi setting AP mode to access the internal system of the device is activated.
   • If you supply power to the device while connected to the UA product, you cannot proceed with Wi-Fi setup.
2. Connecting to the RN172 AP
   • Check the status of 'SOFT AP' on the front screen of RN172, and perform 'WiFi Search' on your smartphone or PC. Select 'RN172_xxxx' with SSID from the searched WiFi APs to connect the device to a smartphone or PC.
3. Setting up Wi-Fi
   • In the address bar of the web browser on your smartphone or PC 192.168.1.3 Enter .
   • When the setting window is activated on the screen, run “WiFi SCAN” to search the AP list.
   • Select the AP (SSID) to use, enter and save the required information such as password.
   • The wireless router you want to use is working normally, but there are cases where it cannot be searched after running WiFi SCAN. In this case, please set it directly from the console menu. For details, refer to “Setting the network in the console menu” below.
4. Confirmation of completion
   • 'SAVE DonE' is displayed on the front screen to inform you that the WiFi setting for connecting to the router is complete.

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2. Connecting a UA device

1. Power off.
2. After connecting the RN172 device and the UA device, connect the 6V DC adapter at the desired location.
3. As shown in the figure below, the product is reconnected to WiFi while displaying the current status on the front panel screen. ( POWER ON )

3. Check your internet connection

The Internet connection status is indicated by the color change of the LED located on the upper left of the front panel. If the LED flashes green and red, the Internet connection is normal.

1. Error Symptom 1 (Red LED stays on)
   • If your network uses automatic IP (DHCP), You need to get a fixed IP from the computer team and set it on the product.
     If external Internet connection is not possible due to firewall settings, you must request 'firewall exception handling' from the security team.
   • By default, the device Radionode365.comIt is designed to transmit Additionally MODBUS/TCP, HTTPsupport. in individual software MODBUS/TCP, HTTPTo receive data using , you need to change the settings. '4. Refer to 'Entering the Console Menu'.
2. Error Symptom 2 (Initial melody sound)
   • If the device is already registered with Radionode365. Duplicate device registration is absolutely not supported. Please log in to Radionode365 to check your device.
     If the product does not know the registered ID Contact the place of purchaseOr by master@dekist.comPlease contact
3. Error Symptom 3 (CONN FAIL message displayed on the screen)
   • WiFi setup error. Error Symptom Method 1Please refer to
   • Check whether the connected AP encryption method is WPA1 or WPA2
   • If the internal channel of the connected AP is 12ch or 13ch, device connection is not possible.

• The red LED and the initial melody sound basically reflect error symptoms 1 and 2. But, If it is out of the set measurement data rangeEven a red LED and an initial melody sound will work on the device.

4. Enter Console Menu

1. Access the website, download the Terminal Program and USB Driver, and install them on your PC. “RadioNodeTerm”Run it.
2. power lineAfter separating USB cableto connect the RN172 to the PC.
3. Run the “RadioNodeTerm” program, and the window background is greenWhen it changes to , it is in a usable state.
4. by keyboard “radionode114”Enter to enter the Console menu.

For RN172 Radionode Terminal Download, refer to the link below.
Radionode configuration change program download

Refer to the link below for how to recognize RN172 USB Driver.
How to set up USB driver manually on PC

• Console Menu
  
  1. Network Setup. [Network Settings]
     
  2. System Setup. [SYSTEM SETTING]
     
  3. Buzzer / Siren Setup. [Channel Alarm Setting]
     
  4. HTTP Destination Setup. HTTP Request Settings
     
  5. MODBUS TCP Setup. [MODBUS TCP Setting]
     
  6. Quit (Back to normal Operation) [Exit]

Network settings from the console menu

If the SSID name you want to use is not found on your smartphone, the method to set up the network in the console menu is as follows.

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1. To select Network Setup, enter '1' at the beginning of the presentation.

2. Run Scan WIFI AP to search for the router you want to use.
When the desired SSID name is found in the list, enter the first number to select it and enter the password as the KEY value. If the operation is done correctly, check the J and K items, and then select the same security mode as the router in the L item.

3. If the SSID name search is not searched the same as the smart phone, activate each of J, K, and L and enter the corresponding value correctly.

4. Check that the input values ​​are correct and type 'q' to exit.

5. Setting a static IP

1. Enter 'Network Setup.' in the console menu and select 'DHCP OFF'.
   
2. Enter the IP Address, GATEWAY Address, DNS1, DNS2, and SUBNET MASK assigned by the company network manager.
3. Close the program normally and check the operation status.

Glossary of terms

• Device: A device that has a physical channel and transmits the sensor value received through the channel to the server
• Channel: A place to receive a value from a sensor that detects a signal source or a place to convert an analog signal to a digital signal and send it to the device
• UA device: It is a device that performs USB communication consisting of two basic channels, and various measurements are possible by connecting a specialized external sensor.
• USB Driver : UA product device driving program
• Terminal Program: Program to set the console menu
• Console Menu: A menu board for setting the environment of the device displayed on the PC screen.
• Static IP: Static Internet Protocol
• DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
• AP (Access Point): A repeater that transmits and receives radio waves so that a smartphone or PC and a device can communicate with each other. Also referred to as 'WiFi Router' or 'Station'
• SOFT AP : Software enabled Access Point

(Caution) Settings are made using radio waves as a transmission medium. Therefore, it is necessary to check whether there is a stable power supply and radio wave interference.