Cubic Global Tracking Solutions FMG3 Asset Tracking Device User Manual FMG 3 Uer s Guide

Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Asset Tracking Device FMG 3 Uer s Guide

User Manual

FMG-3 User’s Guide December 16, 2011 Cubic Global Tracking Solutions 400 E 16th Street Panama City, FL 32405 USA http://www.cubic.com/Solutions/Cubic-Global-Tracking-Solutions
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 2 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS Notice of Ownership Use of this information shall be limited to persons having a need to know, within the appropriate project organizations, as defined within the nondisclosure agreement (NDA) between Cubic Global Tracking Solutions (Cubic GTS) and its customers. Disclosure of the material in this document to outside organizations shall only be made with the written consent of an authorized Cubic GTS corporate officer. This document contains information that is considered proprietary and confidential to Cubic GTS. No information contained in this document may be released, re-printed, or redistributed without the permission of Cubic GTS. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. If you have questions or comments about this document, please direct them to info.cgts@cubic.com. Copyright © 2011 by Cubic GTS Revision History Revision Date Author(s) Notes 1 12/8/11 Bryan Shah Initial draft.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 3 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS FMG-3 USER’S MANUAL Table of Contents 1 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................ 4 2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 5 2.1 FIXED MESH GATEWAY (FMG-3) .......................................................................................................... 5 2.2 THE DEVICE MANAGEMENT CENTER ..................................................................................................... 6 2.3 MANAGED ASSET TAGS ............................................................................................................................. 6 2.4 CUBIC GTS MIST™ MESH NETWORK ....................................................................................................... 6 3 FIXED MESH GATEWAY (FMG-3) ............................................................................................... 7 3.1 NOMINAL INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................................... 8 3.2 ETHERNET NETWORK – DHCP ............................................................................................................... 9 3.3 ETHERNET NETWORK – STATIC ADDRESS ............................................................................................ 9 3.4 MOUNTING ............................................................................................................................................... 10 3.5 CONFIGURING THE FMG-3 .................................................................................................................... 10 3.5.1 Console Port .............................................................................................................................................. 10 3.5.2 SSH Session ................................................................................................................................................ 11 3.6 WHAT TO CONFIGURE AND WHY ......................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................................................... 13 APPENDIX B: APPROVED EXTERNAL ANTENNAS ...................................................................... 14
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 4 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 1 Regulatory Compliance FCC STATEMENT: 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Cubic Global Tracking Solutions for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons during normal device operation and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed in Appendix A. Antennas not included in this list are prohibited for use with this device without the express approval of Cubic Global Tracking Solutions.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 5 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 2 Introduction Cubic Global Tracking Solutions’ Fixed Mesh Gateway (FMG-3) is the mist™ mesh network’s primary path to the internet. Managed Assed Tags (MAT) wirelessly communicates to the FMG-3 using the mist™ protocol and the FMG-3 forwards data from those tags through the internet to the Device Management Center (DMC) where the data is stored indefinitely. Figure 1: FMG-3 Network 2.1 Fixed Mesh Gateway (FMG-3) The FMG-3 is the mist™ mesh network’s fastest, lowest-cost path to the internet. The FMG-3 contains a mist™ radio and a hardwired 10/100 Ethernet connection to the internet. These allow the FMG-3 to receive data from MATs and forward it to the DMC, giving the end-user visibility of the state of the MATs and the assets they monitor. Because MATs cannot send mesh traffic to the internet without a FMG-3 or a MMG (Mobile Mesh Gateway) device, a mist™ mesh network will not form until the MATs detect the presence of an FMG-3 or MMG. The FMG-3 can be configured on-site through its console port or configured remotely through its internet connection. The FMG-3 is intended for un-attended operation; it requires only an internet connection and power (both provided through its Ethernet cable). See Section 3: The Fixed Mesh Gateway (FMG-3) for more information.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 6 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 2.2 The Device Management Center The Device Management Center (DMC), sometimes called the Device Management Server, can be located at a Cubic GTS facility or at an authorized user’s site. When the FMG-3 forwards mesh data through the internet, that data’s final destination is the DMC. With the purchase of a Cubic GTS tracking device, the customer will be provided log-in credentials to the DMC. The DMC provides the following services:  Secure storage of data that is transmitted from Cubic GTS tracking devices.  Secure system management and configuration of Cubic GTS tracking devices.  Worldwide health monitoring of Cubic GTS tracking devices.  Routine and Unscheduled/Unplanned Event notifications to authorized individuals via email or short messaging service (SMS).  Software upgrade of deployed devices. 2.3 Managed Asset Tags The Managed Asset Tags (MATs) are small asset tracking devices capable of joining with other MATs to form Cubic GTS mist™ mesh network through a fixed or mobile Gateway to the DMC. Most MATs come with a number of sensors to monitor location and routine conditions, and detect if it or its asset has been disturbed. MATs can also have a GPS receiver to track its location, as well as sensors to monitor other asset conditions, such as humidity, light intrusion, etc. 2.4 Cubic GTS mist™ mesh network Cubic GTS mist™ mesh network is an ad-hoc, self-forming, self-healing Mesh network formed by MATs and gateway devices. MATs and other node devices report status and location data to the DMC through gateways devices. The Cubic GTS mist™ mesh network allows for multiple paths between the MATs and the gateways in the network. This allows the Cubic GTS mist™ mesh network to “heal” itself if a node or a number of nodes drop off of the network.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 7 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 3 Fixed Mesh Gateway (FMG-3) The FMG-3 (below) is an internet portal for Cubic GTS’s mist™ mesh network. It has a mist™ radio to communicate to MATs and MMGs. It then forwards data from these devices to the DMC through its internet connection. It also has a Console port for on-site configuration port. Figure 2: Fixed Mesh Gateway The FMG-3 is intended for indoor or shielded outdoor installation. It requires a hardwired Ethernet connection, through which it gets internet connectivity and power. Power is passive Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) using either the supplied PoE injector and 15VDC wall-adapter or an optional 803.11af PoE to passive PoE adapter. The FMG-3 is shipped pre-configured for most applications. It only requires an internet connection and power to begin reporting. The user may have to configure their firewall to allow the FMG-3 to forward mesh traffic to the DMC. Contact your Cubic GTS Applications Contact for more information. The user can also configure the FMG-3 via SSH.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 8 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 3.1 Nominal Installation Select a physically secure location to mount the FMG-3. Ideally, this location is near a power outlet and a network drop. First, plug the 15V Wall-wart that came with the FMG-3 into the wall and connect it to the passive Power-over-Ethernet injector. Then connect a straight-through Ethernet cable from the network drop to the LAN port of the PoE injector. Now plug the weatherproofed end of the FMG-3 Ethernet cable into P1 of the FMG-3. Lastly, connect the free end of the FMG-3 Ethernet cable into the POE port of the PoE injector. Figure 3: Psuedo Power-over-Ethernet injector Figure 4: Close-up of P1 and the FMG-3’s LEDs The FMG-3 is now on. In a few moments, both the red and the green LEDs on the front panel will illuminate. The LEDs will then shut off, and the red LED will periodically blink. After some time, you will hear two beeps from within the FMG-3. This indicates that the FMG-3 has completed its boot-up sequence. Shortly thereafter, the red LED will cease to blink and the green LED will blink periodically. This indicates that the FMG-3 has a good internet connection and that its radio is looking for MATs. The FMG-3 will now become a parent to any MATs in the vicinity and begin to form a mist™ network. To confirm operation, log into the DMC, open up the “Filters” window in the “Messages” tab, enter in the serial number of your FMG-3 in the “Forwarded By” box and click “Submit”. If your FMG-3 is properly functioning, and it is the lowest cost path to the internet near your MATs, then the DMC will display your MATs. It may take 15-20 minutes before MATs show up on the DMC. Network Drop To FMG-3 15V Power Ethernet Port (P1) LEDs: Green (Left) Red (Right)
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 9 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS Figure 5: The DMC Filters window 3.2 Ethernet Network – DHCP The default Ethernet network configuration is for DHCP. If that is available, no network configuration is required. Since the FMG-3 is a network appliance, the preferred normal usage is to have a known IP address. One approach is to configure the network’s DHCP server to provide a known address to the FMG-3. The Ethernet MAC address can be seen on the DMC devices page. This avoids the need to obtain the MAC address from each FMG-3. 3.3 Ethernet Network – Static Address If DHCP is not available or if static DHCP is not available, then the FMG-3 can be configured to use a static IP address. This must be done using the console port as explained later. The /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 file must be edited as shown below. Before (DHCP enabled): After (Static address required): When finished, be sure to delete the /etc/cron.hourly/dhrenew.sh file
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 10 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 3.4 Mounting The FMG-3 is supplied with a universal mounting bracket that supports pole, fence or wall mounting. The FMG-3 should be mounted so that the antenna is at least 6 inches from nearby metal. The exception to this is if the FMG-3 is being mounted to a metal wall. 3.5 FMG-3 Accounts There are three accounts on the FMG: fmgcli, installer and root. The fmgcli account is intended for normal, day to day usage of the FMG. The fmgcli account cannot switch user roles or execute any privileged commands except restarting the FMG application. The fmgcli account can edit the FMG mesh settings. The installer account is used for installing the FMG. The installer account and switch user roles to root and can execute some privileged commands. The installer account cannot perform Ethernet network administration actions. The root account cannot be directly logged into. The installer account must be used for the initial log in and then an su command used to switch to the root user account. This supports a three tiered access control scheme. Normal users can access the FMG to perform normal activity. Mesh related configuration activity is performed using the installer account. And Ethernet network administration, OS updates, patches and so forth are performed using the root account. 3.6 Configuring the FMG-3 The FMG-3 can be configured through the Console Port or via SSH. 3.6.1 Console Port The Console port is accessed through J3 of the FMG-3 and allows the user to communicate directly to the OS of the FMG-3 via Hyperterminal or similar serial access program. The Console port’s primary purpose is to configure the FMG-3 at manufacturing. In rev <TBD> and later FMG-3s, the Console port is disabled before the unit is shipped. If the user requires Console access, contact your Cubic GTS Applications Contact for login credentials and instructions to re-enable the Console port. Figure 6: The FMG-3’s front connectors Console Port (P3) Ethernet Port (P1)
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 11 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS 3.6.2 SSH Session It is possible to access the FMG-3 via SSH. To do so, you need to know the FMG-3’s IP address and will require a computer that is connected to the same network as the FMG-3. This computer will also need a SSH client application, such as PuTTY, installed. You will also need to know the login credentials for the FMG-3. You should have been provided these credentials when you purchased your FMG-3. If you have lost your credentials, contact your Cubic GTS Applications Contact for login credentials and instructions to reset your credentials to the factory state. Figure 7: Screenshot of FMG-3 SSH session. 3.7 What To Configure and Why There are multiple ways to configure the FMG-3. The preferred methods are to use the FMG client commands or to change the FMG-3’s MNMP (mist Network Management Protocol) settings. This section will cover how to make these changes. The mesh network User’s Guide contains a complete list of FMG client commands and MNMP variables that are under user control. Most users will automatically enter the FMG client application upon logging in. To start the FMG client, log in and enter the command“fmgcli.sh mnmp” at the prompt. Once in the FMG client application, simply enter the desired command. After every successful transaction, the FMG will send an acknowledgement of the command. While in the FMG client application, the user can change the FMG-3’s MNMP settings. Using the g and s commands, the user can view the MNMP settings currently in use and change the MNMP settings for one or more units, respectively. By default, FMG client commands apply to all nodes on the network. You can send a command to one specific device by entering the ID of the device between the command and its argument.
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 12 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS With typical user credentials, you will have limited access to the operating system files of the FMG-3. Cubic GTS does not recommend altering operating system files unless specifically instructed by your Cubic GTS Applications Contact. This contact will guide you through the configuration process to ensure that only safe changes are made. Cubic GTS does not take responsibility for changes the user made on their own that renders the FMG-3 inoperable or compromises the performance of the user’s mist™ mesh network. While in this mode the user can monitor responses from one or more tags using tail and grep. This is because the FMG logs all traffic into a log file called “FMG-<FMG ID>_<Date>.log”. To process the entire log file including the past tail -n1000000 -f FMG-461100005_20110610160505.log |grep 801000732 To only process log entries from after the command tail -f FMG-461100005_20110610160505.log |grep 801000732
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 13 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS Appendix A: Specifications Physical  Dimensions ....................................................................... 200mm x 140mm x 43mm  Weight .............................................................................. 1.6kg  Operating Temperature ................................................... 0°C to 50°C  Vibration ........................................................................... 6Grms, all axis ............................................................................. SAE J1455  Ingress Protection Rating ................................................. IP67 Interfaces  Ethernet ............................................................................ 10/100Base-T  Serial Console ................................................................... Cisco console interface  Antenna ............................................................................ Reverse-Polarity N-Type Mesh Network  Operating Frequency ........................................................ 2.4GHz – 2.4835GHz  Encryption ........................................................................ AES-128/CCM  Max. Output Power .......................................................... +4dBm  Sensitivity ......................................................................... -98dBm  Mesh Population .............................................................. 1,000 (recommended)
Cubic Global Tracking Solutions Page 14 of 14 4511144v1d Copyright © 2011 CGTS Appendix B: Approved External Antennas Wanshih – antnr Figure 8: antnr 2.4Ghz Whip Antenna, terminated in a reverse-polarity Type-N connector. Made by Wanshih Figure 9: Radiation patterns of antenna

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