Configuration Guide
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1. Introduction #
1.1 Accessory List #
- 12V - 2A Power Supply
- Ethernet Cable - Blue/Grey color (POE)
- Mounting Bracket - Mount product to ceiling/wall
1.2 Hardware Description #
- Gateway Status LED
- Gateway Power LED
- POE Port
- USB Port
- AOA Status LED
- AOA Power LED
- Reset Button
- DC 12V IN
- Wall Mount bracket
- Serial Sticker
Figure 1: ZENIX LON-2 Front View #
Figure 1.1: ZENIX LON-2 Back View #
1.3 Required Software #
Below are the software names with links:
|
Software Name |
Version |
Download link |
|---|---|---|
|
MQTT Fx |
Any |
|
|
Advance IP Scanner |
Any |
|
2. Hardware Network Installation #
2.1 Power using 12V Adapter #
Figure 2: ZENIX LON-2 Wiring using LAN and Power 12V #
2.2. POE Injector #
Figure 3: ZENIX LON-2 Wiring using POE Adapter #
2.3. POE Switch #
Figure 4: ZENIX LON-2 Wiring using POE Switch #
3. Device Status #
After a delay of 2 to 5 seconds, the ZENIX LON-2 Power LED will turn on, signaling the commencement of the device boot-up process. Please be patient for an additional 1 to 2 minutes as the device completes its boot-up sequence.
The current status of the ZENIX LON-2 can be determined by observing the Gateway Status LED as below:
|
Status LED (Green LED) |
Behavior |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
OFF |
OFF |
System Booting Up |
|
Blinking |
3s ON, 3s OFF |
Connecting to Internet |
|
Blinking |
1s ON, 1s OFF |
Connecting to USB |
|
ON |
ON |
Connected |
4. ZENIX LON-2 Configuration #
4.1 Finding ZENIX LON-2 IP Address #
- Note down your ZENIX LON-2 MAC Address. The MAC Address of ZENIX LON-2 is written at the back of device
Figure 5: ZENIX LON-2 MAC Address #
- Open Advanced IP Scanner Software
- Enter your Network devices IP pool.
- Click on the Scan Button.
Figure 6: Advance IP Scanner Home Screen #
- Upon a successful scan, locate your ZENIX LON-2 IP Address corresponding to your MAC Address.
Figure 7: ZENIX LON-2 IP Address using Advance IP Scanner #
- Access the ZENIX LON-2 Admin's Login page by entering the IP address into your browser. This action will redirect you to the device's Admin login page.
Automatic Update: #
The main page provides information on the current firmware version installed. Refer to the image below to identify the current firmware version displayed on the main page.
Click on Firmware Update from the Main Menu to navigate to the firmware update page. If a new firmware update is available, the button will be visible as shown in the image below. Click this button to initiate the firmware update.
The update may take between 15 to 20 minutes to complete depending upon the internet speed.
Important note: It is recommended to have a stable internet connection and stable power-supply during the update procedure.
After approximately 15 minutes, refresh the firmware update tab and you will be directed to the Login page. Re-enter your login credentials and navigate back to the firmware update tab.
After a successful update, the “New firmware is available” button will disappear as shown in the above image. If the page shows a problem in loading after refresh, please wait for a few additional minutes and then try again.
Verify the updated firmware version on the home page. If any unusual behavior is observed, then please reboot the device by unplugging and re-plugging the power supply (optional).
Manual Update: #
To manually update the firmware, please contact sales@sentrax.com to request the latest firmware file.
Once you have obtained the file, click the “Flash Firmware” button and select the firmware provided. A confirmation popup will appear, as shown below:
In the popup, uncheck the option “Keep settings and retain current configuration”, then check “Force upgrade”. Click “Continue” to begin upgrading to the latest firmware.
4.3 MQTT Configuration #
After Login, Click on Telemetry from the options on the top to change the following setting as per your requirements:
- MQTT Server: Address of MQTT server
- Client Id: Device Floor ID.
- MQTT Username: Username of MQTT server. If the MQTT server does not have a username leave it blank.
- MQTT Password: Password of MQTT server. If the MQTT server does not have a password leave it blank.
- MQTT Topic: Topic on which data will be posted
- Data Posting Rate: Interval between two consecutive data
- Data Alive Ping: Device Alive message rate
Figure 13: ZENIX LON-2 MQTT Configurations #
4.4 AoA Filtering Configuration #
Click on Filtering from the options on the top to change the following setting as per your requirements:
- Moving Average Window: A fixed interval of time when the angles stream is processed to calculate average outputs.
Figure 14: ZENIX LON-2 Filtering Configuration #
4.5 Wi-Fi Connectivity - Preparation Steps #
Power the ZENIX LON-2 using the provided 12V power adapter. Please wait until the LON-2 default SSID is visible. The naming convention via which this SSID can be identified will be 'LON2_' followed by the last 6 digits of the MAC address. For more clarity, refer to Figure-15.
Figure 15: Identified SSID #
Before performing Wi-Fi configuration, we need to determine the MAC address of the WLAN connection. Enable the 'Mobile hotspot' feature on your Windows laptop. Refer to Figure-16 for further clarity.
Figure 16 #
Connect your Windows laptop to the LON-2's default SSID by using the following password:
Password: 12345678
After a successful connection, enter '192.168.1.1' in the web browser. Use the default login credentials to access the webpage. Navigate to the 'Connectivity' option; refer to Figure-17 for further clarity.
Figure 17 #
The configuration screen for connectivity is displayed below; refer to Figure-18.
Figure 18 #
First, enable the 'Config Wi-Fi' checkbox, and then perform a 'Scan' for available networks. Connect to the SSID of the 'Mobile hotspot' of your Windows laptop, enter its password, and then 'Save' the configuration settings. For further clarity, refer to Figure-19.
Figure 19 #
Now, navigate back to 'Mobile hotspot' settings. On this screen, you will find the LON2 MAC address along with its assigned IP address. Since this MAC address will be used in the upcoming steps, it is crucial to save it for later use. Refer to Figure-20 for further clarity.
Figure 20 #
Note the IP address assigned to LON-2 from the previously opened window of "Mobile hotspot" settings. Enter that IP in the web browser. As the network is provided through the Windows laptop, in this configuration, LON2 will always have an IP from the 192.168.137.XXX pool. Refer to Figure-21 for additional clarity.
Figure 21 #
Utilize the default credentials to access the web page settings once again.
Figure 22 #
Navigate back to the 'Connectivity' tab, then simply press the 'Scan' button. A list of all available networks will be displayed. 'Connect' to the desired wireless network, and then 'save' the configuration settings. Refer to Figure-23 for further guidance.
Figure 23 #
Before proceeding with further steps, please ensure that the network configured for LON2 is the same as the one to which the Windows laptop is connected. Utilize the 'Advanced IP Scanner' software to find out the IP assigned to the LON2 device. Press the 'Scan' button and wait for the scanning period to elapse. Refer to Figure 24 for additional clarity.
Figure 24 #
After the scanning period has elapsed, use the search bar on the top right-hand side. Enter the MAC address, which was explored in the 3rd heading of this document (Preparation Steps), into the search bar to find the IP assigned to LON2. Refer to Figure-25 for further clarity.
Figure 25 #
Enter the assigned IP address into a web browser to verify the configuration. Upon successful configuration, the web page for LON2 will be accessible.
Note: The priority network for LON2 will always be Ethernet. In the absence of Ethernet availability, if the device Wi-Fi settings were configured, LON2 will automatically switch to Wi-Fi.
5. FCC Statement #
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated at a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body.
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