IEEE 802.15.4 Communication

Presentation

In an EcoStruxure system where IEEE 802.15.4 wireless devices are connected to a Panel Server, these wireless devices are required to withstand EMC levels as per IEEE 802.15.4 standard for proper device performance. For details about supported Schneider Electric IEEE 802.15.4 wireless devices, refer to the relevant Panel Server firmware release notes:

DOCA0249•• EcoStruxure Panel Server Entry - Firmware Release Notes
DOCA0178•• EcoStruxure Panel Server Universal - Firmware Release Notes
DOCA0248•• EcoStruxure Panel Server Advanced - Firmware Release Notes

DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH Use IEEE 802.15.4 communication only with ComPacT, PowerPacT, MasterPacT MTZ, and other qualified devices. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

IEEE 802.15.4 wireless communication devices provide a compact and high-density metering solution with numerous and accurate data for building systems. These wireless devices can send temperature, humidity, energy, power, current, voltage, and power factor to the Panel Server.

Wireless devices are connected downstream to the Panel Server.

The maximum number of wireless devices that can be connected to one Panel Server is detailed in the related topic.

The Panel Server Advanced can be connected to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna to extend the wireless network.

Availability

This function is available on Panel Server Entry, Universal (except Wired by Design models), and Advanced.

Setting the Parameters

IEEE 802.15.4 communication function is set as follows:

With EcoStruxure Power Commission software
On the Panel Server webpages, at Settings > Wireless devices

Configuration Settings

WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION OR ALTERED FEATURE OF PROTECTIVE DEVICES When installing a Panel Server in a metallic enclosure, and connecting it to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna, do not install this antenna within the enclosure. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Correct operation of protective devices installed in a metallic enclosure can be altered by a high level of IEEE 802.15.4 network radio frequency transmission power.

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter	Settings	Description	EPC software	Webpages
Wireless network settings	Wireless activation	Used to enable/disable wireless emission of the Panel Server (disabled by default).	✔	✔
	Channel mode	Used to specify how the IEEE 802.15.4 channel is selected: When you select Auto (default setting), the most appropriate channel is automatically selected by the Panel Server. When you select Manual, configure the wireless parameters: Select the required channel from the channel list. @M-OP: Is there a channel list or can you type any value? Save your settings by clicking the icon at bottom right of the screen and selecting Save.	✔	✔
	Channel	Enter the channel number.	✔	✔
	Antenna selection	Used to select the type of IEEE 802.15.4 antenna used in the architecture: Internal (Panel Server internal antenna) (default setting) External (Panel Server external antenna, Advanced model option) Both (internal and external antennas are used with Panel Server Advanced.)	✔	✔
	Output power	Output power level cannot be changed when the internal antenna or both antennas (internal and external) are used. Output power can be set only when an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna is connected to a Panel Server Advanced: If Antenna selection is set to Internal or Both, the internal antenna is used therefore level is low (setting not editable). If Antenna selection is set to External, set the output power to Low Level or High Level depending on your network. NOTE: When a Panel Server connected to an external IEEE 802.15.4 antenna is installed in a metallic enclosure, check that the antenna is not installed within the enclosure.	✔	✔
Wireless communication	Communication period for ambient sensors (s)	The communication period defines the length of time (in seconds) each wireless device sends data to the Panel Server. This is only applicable to real-time data and not to alarms that are immediately notified in case of event. NOTE: If the communication period is reduced, it can potentially impact the stability of the wireless network, and indicator of radio quality may be degraded. As standard, the Panel Server has a defined default value for each family of wireless devices. The communication period can be adapted as follows, if needed: Select the required communication period from the Communication Period list. Apply the selected values. Save your settings by clicking the icon at bottom right of the screen and selecting Save.	✔	✔
	Communication period for control devices (s)
	Communication period for energy related devices (s)
	Network occupancy	Indicates the network occupancy as a percentage.	???	✔
Wireless device management	Remove all devices	Used to remove all wireless devices connected to the Panel Server.	✔	✔

Settings of Wireless Devices Discovery

The following table describes the settings and where they are available.

Parameter	Settings	Description	EPC software	Webpages
Discovery	Selective list	Used to discover a selective list of wireless devices to be connected to the Panel Server.	✔	✔
Discovery status	Indicates the status of the device discovery on the wireless network: Idle: device discovery is inactive. InProgress: device discovery is in progress Done: device discovery is performed.	–	✔
Discovered devices	–	Identification of the discovered wireless devices with device type, name, and model.	✔	✔

Parameter

Settings

Description

EPC software

Webpages

Discovery

Selective list

Used to discover a selective list of wireless devices to be connected to the Panel Server.

✔

Discovery status

Indicates the status of the device discovery on the wireless network:

Idle: device discovery is inactive.
InProgress: device discovery is in progress
Done: device discovery is performed.

–

✔

Discovered devices

–

Identification of the discovered wireless devices with device type, name, and model.

✔