Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide Applications The WRG1830 Wireless Router Gateway (WRG) is a component of the ZFR183x Pro Series Wireless Field Bus System. The WRG1830 provides BACnet IP connectivity to compatible Johnson Controls ® Field Controllers, VAV Controllers, Thermostats, and Sensors over a wireless mesh network. The WRG1830 has an intuitive, browser-based interface to access network configuration data, wireless network diagnostics, equipment commissioning tools, and advanced features such as controller fault detection, alarms, and point configuration. The optional USB Wi-Fi dongle provides a wireless access point connection to a browser-based user interface on most mobile devices. You can also access the user interface over an existing Ethernet network on site. North American emissions compliance United States This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful interference, in which case the users will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. Canada This Class (A) digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe (A) respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Installation Important: The WRG1830 works together with a ZFR1831 Router to become the network's or PANs wireless cordinator. Mount the ZFR1831 router outside of any metal enclosure and away from metal obstructions to achieve the best performance. If possible, mount the ZFR1831 as close to the middle of the wireless mesh network as possible. The ZFR1831 can be mounted up to 100 feet away from the WRG1830 and wired using common 4 conductor cable or by the RJ12 port. Refer to ZFR1831 Pro Series Wireless Router Installation Guide (Part No. 24-11461-00004) for more information on mounting and configuring the ZFR1831. Parts included in the JC-WRGKIT-0 •WRG1830 Wireless Gateway •USB Wi-Fi adapter •Wireless Router Gateway Quick Start Guide WRG1830 (Part No. 24-11460-00026) (barcode for factory use only) *241146000018A* Part No. 24-11460-00018 Rev A 2021-01-11•ZFR1831 Wireless Router •3m (10ft) router cable •ZFR1831 Pro Series Wireless Installation Guide (Part No. 24-11461-00004) •Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide (Part No. 24-11460-00018) Special tools required To configure the WRG1830, you require a mobile device, such as a tablet or smart phone, or a desktop or laptop with Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection. You also require a compatible browser application on the mobile device or laptop. See Technical specifications for more information. Mounting Location considerations Follow these guidelines when you mount the WRG: •Mount the WRG1830 in areas free of corrosive vapors and observe the environmental limitations listed in the Technical specifications section. •Solid objects including walls, ductwork, cabinets, doors, and glass can impede the wireless signal. Minimize the number of barriers between the connected computer or mobile device and the WRG1830. Use line of sight, if possible. •Do not mount the WRG1830 outdoors. Mounting options (WRG) •DIN rail mounting •Wall mounting Mounting options (ZFR1831) •Conduit mounting •Wall or panel mounting •Gang box mounting •Ceiling grid mounting Refer to ZFR1831 Pro Series Wireless Router Installation Guide (Part No. 24-11461-00004) for more details on mounting options. Wall mounting Note: Wall mounting includes any flat, stable, vertical surface including drywall, wood, concrete, or metal. 1.Pull the bottom two mounting clips downwards to their extended position. 2.Mark three mounting hole locations on the wall. Use the dimensions shown in Figure 1, or hold the bracket against the wall and mark the hole locations through the mounting clips. Note: The screw holes on the WRG1830 can accommodate M3.5 and #6 screws. 3.Drill holes in the wall based on the locations marked in Step 2. 4.Insert wall anchors for each hole if necessary. Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide25.Hold the WRG1830 in place, insert the screws through the mounting clips and into the screw holes, and then carefully tighten all screws. Important: Do not overtighten the mounting screws. Overtightening the screws can damage the mounting clips. Figure 1: Wall mounting and dimensions detail DIN rail mounting About this task: To mount the WRG1830 on a DIN rail, complete the following steps: Note: Mount the WRG1830 in the horizontal position. 1.Mount a 7.5 cm (3 in.) or longer section of 35 mm (1 to 1/8 in.) DIN rail horizontally. 2.On the back of the WRG1830, extend the bottom two mounting clips. 3.Place the WRG1830 on the DIN rail, so that the DIN rail channel hooks,A, at the bottom of the baseplate channel catch the lower part of the DIN rail, see Figure 2. 4.Push the bottom mounting clips up to secure the WRG1830 on the DIN rail. 3Wireless Router Gateway Installation GuideFigure 2: Din Rail mounting detail 5.To remove the WRG1830 from the DIN rail, extend the bottom mounting clips to the extended position and carefully lift the WRG1830 off the DIN rail. Wiring Wiring guidelines Follow these guidelines when you wire the WRG1830: •Do not hang the WRG1830 from a cable connection. •Provide slack in the cable between the WRG1830 and the device you connect it to. Power supply connections About this task: CAUTION Risk of Property Damage. Do not apply power to the system before checking all wiring connections. Short circuited or improperly connected wires may result in permanent damage to the equipment. ATTENTION Risque de dégâts matériels. Ne pas mettre le système sous tension avant d'avoir vérifié tous les raccords de câblage. Des fils formant un court-circuit ou connectés de façon incorrecte risquent d'endommager irrémédiablement l'équipement. Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide4 WARNING Risk of Electric Shock. Disconnect or isolate all power supplies before making electrical connections. More than one disconnection or isolation may be required to completely de-energize equipment. Contact with components carrying hazardous voltage can cause electric shock and may result in severe personal injury or death. AVERTISSEMENT Risque de décharge électrique. Débrancher ou isoler toute alimentation avant de réaliser un branchement électrique. Plusieurs isolations et débranchements sont peut-être nécessaires pour -couper entièrement l'alimentation de l'équipement. Tout contact avec des composants conducteurs de tensions dangereuses risque d'entraîner une décharge électrique et de provoquer des blessures graves, voire mortelles. Figure 3: 120 VAC Supply (120 VAC Adapter) and 24VAC Plug Connections, choose one method To connect the WRG1830, complete one of the following steps: Important: Connect and disconnect the line side of the 24VAC/DC power supply to apply and remove power. Applying or removing power at the connector can damage the unit. 1.Connect a 24 VAC power supply with a 75 VA, Class II transformer directly to the WRG1830 24 V~ connector. 2.Alternatively, connect the DC plug of the 24 VDC, 50 W, Class II power supply to the power supply port. Connect the power cord to a 100 VAC to 240 VAC outlet. 5Wireless Router Gateway Installation GuideZFR Radio port Use the 4-pin terminal or RJ12 jack to connect the ZFR1831 wireless router to the WRG1830 ZFR Radio Port. You can only connect one ZFR1831. The maximum allowable length to the ZFR1831 is 100 ft. Place the ZFR end of line (EOL) switch to the ON position. Figure 4: Connecting the ZFR1831 wireless router to your WRG CalloutDescription AEthernet Port (RJ45) BPower Supply (24VAC or 24VDC) CZFR Port (RJ12 or 4-pin Connector) DUSB Ports USB port The WRG1830 has two USB 2.0 host (type A) ports. You can plug the optional Wi-Fi dongle into either USB port. From a laptop or mobile browser, you can configure the WRG1830 and monitor the devices on the ZFR network over the Wi-Fi connection. •Do not use the USB port as a charging port. •Do not connect devices other than those specified in Johnson Controls ® technical documentation. Ethernet port The Ethernet port on the WRG1830 is an 8-pin RJ45 jack. The maximum allowable cable length is 100 m (328 ft). From a PC browser, you can configure the WRG1830 and monitor the devices on the ZFR network over the Ethernet connection. Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide6Operation Connecting to the WRG1830 About this task: To connect the WRG1830, complete the following steps: 1.Plug the Wi-Fi adapter to either of the USB ports. Important: You can only use approved compatible Wi-Fi dongles. 2.Connect to the Wireless Router Gateway. Note: Use a mobile device or laptop to configure WRG1830 over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. a.In your Wi-Fi enabled device, access the Wi-Fi settings and select the default WiFi SSID and enter the WiFi Passphrase as supplied from the devices Quick Start Guide. 3.Open a Web Browser. a.When connected over WiFi, navigate to the following URL: http://wrggateway.com , to open the WRG1830 browser interface. b .When connected over Ethernet, enter the Device URL as supplied from the devices Quick Start Guide into the browser address. Note: You must be physically connected to the same Ethernet subnet to use the Device URL. Note: The WRG1830 ships with a private SSL certificate installed to ensure secure communication with the WRG1830. However, this certificate does not indicate that it is trusted in a browser. If you wish to install your own certificate, refer to the applicable WRG1830/ZFR183x Pro Series Technical Bulletin for more information. 4.Log in to the Wireless Router Gateway. a.Use the default UI Username and UI Password from the devices Quick Start Guide. b.Read and accept the WRG license agreement. 5.Change Passwords and SSID. When you log into the WRG1830 for the time, change the Admin password, Wi-Fi passphrase, and the WiFi SSID. Important: After you change the Wi-Fi passphrase or SSID, the web server restarts and you must rejoin the WRG Wi-Fi network using the new passphrase. On some mobile devices, such as a laptop running Microsoft Windows, select and forget the original WRG1830 Wi-Fi network before rejoining the network with the new passphrase. Result When configured properly, all the devices on the same ZFR1830 PAN network appear in the device list view of the WRG1830 and are available to configure. Accessing Wireless Controllers using the WRG1830 When the WRG1830 connects to a ZFR1830 wireless network by the ZFR1831 wireless router, you can access wireless controllers and view the wireless status of all the devices on the PAN. To interact with a device on the network to see its setpoints, alarms, and other parameters, use a web-enabled device that is connected to the WRG1830 Wi-Fi or Ethernet network to select the device. 7Wireless Router Gateway Installation GuideReset button operation and descriptions Use the following two reset functions on the WRG1830 if you lose your password or if you want to restore the unit to factory defaults: •Reset Network Settings •Reset to Factory Defaults Use the reset instructions in Appendix A: Reset Network Settings or Appendix B: Reset to Factory Defaults depending on the type of reset you require. For both reset conditions, the following information applies: •The reset button is located on the front of the device, on the upper right, above the FAULT LED, see Figure 5 figure and Figure 6. To reach the reset button, use a small screwdriver or similar tool. WARNING: There are two access holes on the front of the WRG1830, if you press the wrong button you can permanently disable the WRG1830. The reset button is the button on the right as shown in Figure 5 •If the WRG1830 is connected to the network when you press the reset button, it disconnects from the network. •If you press the reset button for more than nine seconds, the reset operation cancels. •If a fault condition already exists, the reset button does not work. Figure 5: Reset button Status indication LEDs The WRG uses status LEDs to indicate functional states according to the LED map shown in Figure 6. Table 1 provides WRG LED functional information. Wireless Router Gateway Installation Guide8Figure 6: LED map Table 1: WRG LED designations and operation LED nameDescription HEARTBEATOff - No 24VAC On blue - power FAULTOff - OK Blinking - starting up - Factory reset in progress On - fault detected ETHERNETOff - Ethernet cable not connected Blinking - Ethernet active On - Ethernet cable connected, no activity ETHERNET LINK SPEED Off - 10Mbps Yellow - 100Mbps Blue - 1Gbps Wi-Fi ACTIVITYOff - AP disabled Blinking - AP enabled, client connected On - AP enabled, no activity USB-1Off - No device detected Blinking - device detected, no driver On - device detected ZFR JOIN ENABLE Off - ZFR Join disabled Yellow - ZFR Join standby (PB enabled) Red - ZFR Join enabled Note: This mimics the LED on the ZFR USB-2Off - No device detected Blinking - device detected, no driver On - device detected ZFR ACTIVITYOff - ZFR [Serial] Comms inactive Blinking - ZFR [Serial/Wireless] Comms active On - ZFR [Serial] Comms lost 9Wireless Router Gateway Installation GuideNext >