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  • Page 1 User Manual Revision A, March 2019 ©Copyright MST Global 2019...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Revision History Date Revision Change March 2019 Initial release © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 3: Copyright And Disclaimer

    Information contained in this document has been developed by Mine Site Technologies Pty Ltd (MST Global). Every care has been taken by the staff of MST to ensure the content of this manual is relevant and up to date at the time of publication. Content is subject to change without notice. Technical updates as associated with this manual will be supplied to the customer at MST Global’s earliest convenience.

  • Page 4: Contact Information

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Contact Information Australia Sydney Level 5, 113 Wicks Road North Ryde Sydney NSW 2113 Tel: +61 (0)2 9491 6500 United States Denver 13301 W 43rd Drive Golden, Denver Colorado 80403 Tel: +1 303 951 0570...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Revision A About This Manual This manual describes features and functions of the MST AXON Digital Platform product family. It provides information about hardware, installation, configuration and how to troubleshoot any issues. You will find it easier to use the manual if you are familiar with networking systems and have an understanding of electronics in a network environment.

  • Page 6: Additional Support

    NOTE: The information provided in this document ("Information") is presented in good faith and believed to be correct as at the date of this document. MST makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the Information. The Information is supplied on the condition that the recipient will make their own determination as to the suitability of the Information for their purposes prior to use.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ........................v Conventions used in the manual ......................v Icons ............................... v Additional Support ..........................vi Chapter 1: Understanding AXON Digital Platform ..............1 Typical System Layout ........................ 1 Chapter 2: AXON Core unit ....................... 2 Hardware Overview ........................3 Connectivity ..........................
  • Page 8 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Determining distance between AXON Air modules ..............13 Chapter 5: Installation ......................15 AXON Core Mounting Options ....................15 AXON Air Mounting Options ....................17 Antenna Mounting Options ....................... 18 Installation Schemes ......................... 20 5.4.1...
  • Page 9 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.4.1 Upload/download settings ....................54 7.4.2 Update firmware ........................ 55 7.4.4 Reboot ..........................55 7.4.5 Change password ......................55 7.4.2 Setting the Time ........................ 56 Setting Tab ..........................59 7.5.1 Managing Automatic TFTP Configuration ................. 59 7.5.2...
  • Page 10 Appendix G: Acronyms ..................... 108 Appendix H: AXON Core Specifications ................. 125 Appendix I: AXON Air Specifications ................127 Appendix J: Hardware Warranty ..................130 Appendix K: AXON AIR Installation Addendum .............. 131 © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Understanding Axon Digital Platform

    An example of a typical AXON system deployment is shown on the Figure 1 below. The first AXON Core in line connects to an Ethernet switch and a power supply via a JB11 junction box. All subsequent units are connected in series down the mine tunnel by the composite cable.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2: Axon Core Unit

    Hardware Overview  Connectivity This chapter presents the features and functions of the AXON Core unit and shows how it integrates within a network. Mine Site Technologies' AXON Core is the main building block of the MST AXON product family. It consists of a managed fibre optic Ethernet switch with several PoE+ outputs, power management circuitry for client devices and two sockets for external expansion modules.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 2.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Core are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Core layout and the accompanying table. Figure 2: AXON Core layout Description Function Composite (fibre + power) cable...

  • Page 14: Connectivity

    Expansion interfaces 2.3.1 Composite Fibre Ports AXON Core unit has three composite fibre port connectors with a crush protection cover. Each connector consists of two electrical contacts and a duplex LC single mode optic fibre (SMOF) receptacle as shown in Figure 3: Composite fibre ports.
  • Page 15 Figure 4: Fibre orientation of Upstream and Downstream ports Due to the difference in the fibre orientation, MST composite cable and fibre optic cable can only be connected between ports on AXON Core devices marked with a tick in the matrix below.

  • Page 16: Copper Ethernet Ports

    One of these four ports, located on the top of AXON Core, will typically be used for AXON Air module connection, but can also be used for any other purpose. Similarly, any of the other PoE+ ports can be used to connect AXON Air module.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Axon Air Module

    AXON Core unit and the network. Mine Site Technologies' AXON Air is a key member and an important building block within the MST AXON family of products, it provides wireless network access for mining environments that do not require Intrinsically Safe equipment and consists of a Wi-Fi Access Point and 2-port Ethernet switch for daisy chaining.

  • Page 18: Hardware Overview

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 3.1 Hardware Overview The features and functions of AXON Air are illustrated in Figure 2: AXON Air layout and the accompanying table. Figure 2: AXON Air layout Description Function Upstream PoE+ Ethernet port 1xGbps Ethernet port with IEEE 802.3at PoE+ input...

  • Page 19: Daisy Chaining Of Axon Air Units

    Each AXON Air features a two-port Ethernet switch, which enables daisy chaining of individual AXON Air units via a CAT5 cable. The maximum distance in between AXON Air nodes in such scenario is 100 meters. A maximum of three AXON Air units can be daisy chained together.

  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Network System Design

    The power requirements for a network are unique to each site installation. Determining power requirements can be complex and is dependent on various factors such as the number of AXON Core units, PoE devices, branches in the network and composite cable lengths.

  • Page 21: Choosing Antennas

    AXON Core is designed to operate at a wide voltage range, from a minimum of 20VDC up to 60VDC. Each AXON Core in a network can internally step up the incoming voltage to 48VDC in order to supply power to its connected PoE devices.

  • Page 22: Placement Of Axon Air Units

    4.4 Placement of AXON Air units In underground environments, many factors can influence finding a suitable location for mounting of the AXON Air access point and antennas connected to it. This document will only consider the signal propagation aspects, see AXON Air Mounting Options for more advice.

  • Page 23: Determining Distance Between Axon Air Modules

    4.6 Determining distance between AXON Air modules Line of Sight Distances In line of sight, each AXON Air has a maximum wireless range of 300 metres (984 feet) using high gain directional antennas. AXON Air units are generally installed with a 100 metre (328 feet) overlap of the radio field as shown in Figure 8: Wireless channel layout and distances around curves ©...
  • Page 24 AP’s may need to be reduced. Below is a typical example of such situation. The AXON Air AP’s are spaced 100 m apart to overcome the curvature of the spiral decline...

  • Page 25: Chapter 5: Installation

    The key holes in the mounting plate allow AXON Core to be attached or removed from the plate with ease; there is no need to remove the mounting plate when exchanging an AXON Core in place of a new one.
  • Page 26 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The AXON Core mounting plate Step 1. Drill 13 mm hole Step 2. Inject glue Step 4. Mount the AXON Core Plate Step 3. Insert both Anchors © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 27: Axon Air Mounting Options

    AXON Air. For this purpose, a separate mounting plate is included with AXON Air. A convenient way to mount AXON Air is to use a mounting post as shown on the photo below. The procedure is similar to the AXON Core mounting method shown above. The 12mm threaded anchor (W- MNT-025) is glued into a hole in the rock wall and the yellow mounting post (W-MNT-019) with AXON Air attached to it is screwed on top of the anchor.

  • Page 28: Antenna Mounting Options

    User Manual Revision A Note: When mounting AXON Air wireless access points, it is important to consider the distance from the antenna to surrounding objects. As a rule generally, antenna should not be placed within 400 mm of RF reflecting objects or materials that contain metal.
  • Page 29 Mounting a Yagi In instances where it is antenna or panel required to separate the antenna to the mine antenna from AXON Air, an tunnel roof. antenna can be connected via an (up to) 20 m Coaxial cable. A hole is drilled into the...

  • Page 30: Installation Schemes

    An example of a straight drive installation scheme is shown in Figure 9: Installation scheme in a straight drive. In this example, multiple AXON Core units are fitted with AXON Air access points utilising 15dBi helical antenna. This creates constant coverage as may be required by a vehicle traveling along the roadway.

  • Page 31: Installation In A No Line Of Sight Scenario

    A curved decline installation scheme as shown in Figure 10 One of the advanced futures of AXON Air is the ability to be powered from another AXON Air. This adds great flexibility in network design. In the example below a AXON Core network switch is collocated in the electrical cuddy, this is convenient as the composite cable can be run through a borehole from the surface and then further to the lower levels.

  • Page 32: Installation In Large Underground Openings, E.g. Crusher Building

    Power, which expands the total number of AXON Core PoE ports to seven. On the diagram below, there are six IP cameras connected to AXON Core, two of which monitor the crusher and the other four monitor trucks reversing towards the crusher. AXON Control module connects to the sensor measuring the temperature of the main bearing of the crasher, it also drives the crusher dust suppression solenoid valve via one of its relay outputs.

  • Page 33: Installation At An Intersection

    Nodes are required. The distance from the intersection depends on the specific requirements. It may be appropriate to move one AXON core with AXON Air attached to it (B) as far as 400 m into the northern spore roadway and the other (A) in the orthogonal direction closer to the intersection.

  • Page 34: Connecting Power To Axon Core

    Power usage levels should be evaluated prior to adding more units downstream to ensure that the voltage rail does not drop too low. A minimum of 20VDC is required for AXON Core to supply PoE to other devices. If the voltage drops below 20V, additional power is required.

  • Page 35: Connecting Composite Cable To Axon Core

    Figure 13: Handling composite cable 5.7 Connecting Composite Cable to AXON Core A composite cable is connected to the fibre port of AXON Core. Once connected, it will auto detect devices and their settings. IMPORTANT: Protect all connectors and sockets from dust and grit, with minimal exposure during installation.

  • Page 36: Connecting Antennas To Axon Air

    IMPORTANT: All cable and antenna connections must be electrically insulated using self- amalgamating rubber tape. To ensure EN 60950-1 compliance, AXON Air, the antenna and all cabling must be installed in a location that eliminates the chance of the system being struck by lightning. If an antenna needs to...

  • Page 37: Manual Reset And Reboot

    User Manual Revision A 5.11 Manual Reset and Reboot The AXON Core switch fabric can be manually reset or the whole device can be loaded with default settings as described below. Description Picture Locate and identify the switch Reset Button (RED).

  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Understanding Vlans

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 6: Understanding VLANs Topics:  Understanding Trunk and Access Ports  VLANs and Wireless Networks  Native VLAN This chapter explains the principles behind a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN). It is important to understand VLANs to properly configure the network and power distribution module.

  • Page 39: Understanding Trunk And Access Ports

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.1 Understanding Trunk and Access Ports VLANs can be assigned to trunk ports and access ports on a network. These two types of allocation determine how data is transmitted and relayed. 6.1.1 Trunk Ports Trunk ports typically provide a connection between network switches, and can carry data for multiple VLANs.
  • Page 40 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A A PC sends an untagged frame into access port 6 (Control VLAN) on network and power distribution module 1. The frame is sent to other access ports on the Control VLAN (access port 5).

  • Page 41: Port Allocation

    Revision A 6.1.3 Port Allocation Physical ports on AXON Core can be configured to be either a trunk port or access port using the web browser interface or editing site configuration files when Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) is used.

  • Page 42: Native Vlan

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6.3 Native VLAN Trunk ports on the network and power distribution module also support a Native VLAN. The Native VLAN is where untagged frames will be allocated. On the network switch, the native VLAN is always the Infrastructure VLAN.
  • Page 43 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Any frame leaving the Management CPU is placed on the Infrastructure VLAN. All frames on the Infrastructure VLAN are sent out untagged on Trunk ports. © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 44: Chapter 7: Configuration Using The Web Interface

    AXON Core and AXON Air have a built-in web-server that is accessible by a PC to configure settings. A PC can access the web browser interface by making a TCP/IP connection to the device. For more...
  • Page 45 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A In the Sign in dialog box, enter admin as username and the password. The factory default password is admin. Click Sign In. The Device Status screen will be displayed. STATUS 1. Device a. General i.
  • Page 46 IP Address – current management IP address of the device, configured or acquired from DHCP ii. Subnet mask iii. Gateway d. Device Information i. Model – Internal MST equipment code ii. Revision iii. Manufacture date iv. MAC v. Serial e.
  • Page 47 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Radio i. Enabled – Yes or No ii. Channel – Channel currently in use iii. Regulatory domain – Country code where the device is installed. Determines which channels will be available to comply with local regulation.
  • Page 48 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A c. Mesh i. Mesh state ii. Associated stations iii. Mesh paths d. Mesh map – displays nodes participating in the mesh with corresponding diagnostic information 3. Statistics a. System i. CPU load – shows 1 minute, 5 minute and 15 minute CPU load average ii.
  • Page 49 2. TX Bytes – number of bytes sent and received 3. TX Errors – number of errors sent and received 4. TX Dropped – number of dropped packets on send and receive 4. STP (AXON Core only) © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 50 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. General i. Version ii. Bridge ID Priority - iii. Bridge ID Address iv. Root ID Priority Root ID Address Ports i. Local Port – port identifier ii. Link Up – yes/no iii. Priority –...
  • Page 51 Power POE – Current consumption of all POE devices including voltage step-up / step-down overheads v. Power Total – Combined total consumption for the whole AXON Core device (CPUs + POE supply). © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 52 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 6. Tracking (AXON Air only) a. Live Tag Reads i. Search Mac Address – type part of the tag MAC address to filter the list ii. MAC Address – shows the MAC address of the tag recognised iii.
  • Page 53 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A iv. Sequence – the sequence number of the frame broadcast by the tag. Keeps increasing by one with each ‘chirp’ (chirp period is configurable on the tag) v. Exciter ID – In addition to periodically broadcasting a frame, tags can also...
  • Page 54 Mode: Trunk or Access – Traffic send and received from Trunk will contain VLAN tags, traffic on Access port not contain VLAN frames. See VLAN configuration tutorial. 2. Wireless (AXON Air only) © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 55 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A a. Radio b. Access points c. Mesh i. Enabled – Yes or No © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 56 Security mode – Open (no security) or SAE iv. Pre-shared key – Password for SAE security v. RSSI threshold – vi. Mode operation – None, Gate Announcements or Path Requests & Replies 3. STP (AXON Core only) a. STP/RSTP Settings i. Version ii. Bridge priority iii.
  • Page 57 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Port Name ii. Path Cost type iii. Port Priority iv. Admin Edge v. Auto Edge vi. Link Type 4. Power a. Each Controller i. Port Name ii. Enabled iii. Power Threshold – Configured maximum allowed power CLASS for the connected device.
  • Page 58 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A ii. Contact – Person responsible, published via SNMP iii. Location – Device location, published via SNMP iv. TFTP Server Address – Name or IP address of the central management server which published site-wide and device-specific configuration via TFTP protocol.
  • Page 59 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A i. Allows configuring device system time. Use tick option to keep updating while waiting to apply. Use ‘Copy local time’ to use the computer time of the system running the browser session. For best result, use NTP option described above.

  • Page 60: Status Screen

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.2 Status Screen After logging on, the Status > Device screen is displayed by default as shown in Figure 1 Default status screen. This screen will be covered later in the chapter. © 2019 MST Global...

  • Page 61: Configuration Screen

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.2 Configuration Screen Figure 18: Default configuration screen © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 62: Status Tab

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.3 Status Tab 7.3.1 Obtaining Device Information The Device Info status screen as shown in Figure 19: Device Info Status screen displays system time, firmware version, LAN and wireless LAN summary information. Figure 19: Device Info Status screen ©...
  • Page 63 Revision A 7.3.4 Viewing Network Traffic Statistics The Statistics status screen provides network traffic statistics for each network port and for AXON Air each wireless SSID. It shows the number of received and transmitted packets and bytes as well as number of errors and dropped packets.

  • Page 64: Settings > System > Actions

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.4 Settings > System > Actions 7.4.1 Upload/download settings Saving and Restoring Configuration Settings The System configuration screen allows network switch settings to be saved as a .cfg file. Saved configuration files can be used to restore settings to the device.

  • Page 65: Update Firmware

    Click Upload settings from file. The device will upload the configuration file. The device will reboot upon successfully applying configuration. 7.4.2 Update firmware Select the firmware file provided by MST and click Begin upload. DO NOT power off the device during firmware upgrade process. It may lead to a damaged unit which needs to be sent to service for repair.

  • Page 66: Setting The Time

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 26: Change password dialog Passwords The administrator and user password are used to restrict access to the web browser management tool. It is recommended to change the default password (admin). Enter the same password for New Password and Confirmation, then click Submit.
  • Page 67 It is recommended that a client device (PC or laptop) has a wired connection to the network device to upgrade the firmware. Please contact your MST System Engineer for firmware files. To upgrade the firmware: Click Choose File.
  • Page 68 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Click Upload, then OK on subsequent dialogue boxes to confirm. The firmware will upload to the device. When the firmware has been successfully uploaded, the UPLOAD SUCCEEDED screen will appear. The network switch will reboot after 60 seconds.

  • Page 69: Setting Tab

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Check the device's IP address in the Device Scanner to ensure that it has been correctly updated. This address must match the IP address entered in the AeroScout System Manager for tracking to work.

  • Page 70: Configuring Snmp Settings

    ICA and 3rd party SNMP browsers to monitor the status of compatible devices on the network. At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on AXON Core and is not affected by the settings below.

  • Page 71: Setting Up The Lan

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings are available, which may affect 3rd party SNMP tools:  Name: The name or ID of the device  Contact: The name of the person to be notified of any alarms ...
  • Page 72 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit LAN settings, click in the selected field in the dialog box. LAN settings are described in the table below. Field Description Recommended Settings Get LAN IP from DHCP (Dynamic) or Static IP (Manual) Default is DHCP. If Static IP is...
  • Page 73 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 74: Configuring Wireless Radio

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.4 Configuring Wireless Radio The Wireless Radio configuration screen configures wireless radio settings as shown in Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen. Figure 30: Wireless radio configuration screen © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...
  • Page 75 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To configure the wireless radio: Select the Enable Wireless Radio check box to enable wireless. To change wireless radio settings, edit the required fields. A description and recommended settings are shown below. Click Save Settings.
  • Page 76 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Recommended Settings Receive Antenna Defines the antenna to be used for the Main: if a single antenna is fitted. reception of wireless frames. The options Diversity: if antennas are fitted to are: both of the radio's ports.

  • Page 77: Configuring Wireless Networks

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Advanced Wireless Settings Field Description Recommended Settings Fragmentation Maximum frame size that can be sent without Default setting is at the Threshold fragmentation. maximum size of 2346 and is recommended for most environments.
  • Page 78 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 31: Wireless Networks configuration screen Wireless network parameters are described in the table below. Field Description Recommended Settings Enable Enables or disables the wireless network. Click on the Enable check box to enable the wireless network.

  • Page 79: Configuring Eap (Extensible Authentication Protocol)

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Note: After a unit is reset to factory defaults, it will have a single wireless network on channel 6 with the name "AP------" (the last six digits of the unit's MAC address), WPA2-AES security enabled and the password "minesite".

  • Page 80: Configuring Asset Tracking And Location Based Services

    Figure 33: Tracking configuration screen. A network device can communicate with an AeroScout Positioning Engine and / or a MST Tracker Engine. Configuration of the Access Point is not required when communicating with an AeroScout Positioning Engine as the device configuration is performed via AeroScout server tools.
  • Page 81 Tracker Engine List This section is used to configure the MST Tracker Engine(s) that the access point will send information to. The available settings are listed below. Note that data can be passed to up to 2 MST Tracker Engine instances.

  • Page 82: Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports

    7.5.8 Configuring Ethernet Switch Ports The WAC in slot 1 (located on the left side of AXON Core) is used for configuration and management of the switch processors in the network switch. It enables the ports on the switch and the 48V rail for the Power over Ethernet (PoE) supply to be configured, as shown in Figure 34: Switch configuration screen.
  • Page 83 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A connected to it. For example, "Level 68 camera". Enabled Enables or disables the port. On or Off. Speed & Duplex Ports 5 thru 8 allow the speed and duplex to be Auto is usually the best setting.

  • Page 84: Defining Vlans

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.9 Defining VLANs The VLAN LIST screen displays VLANs and the priority that will be assigned to traffic on each VLAN. Figure 36: VLAN list configuration screen Up to 8 VLANs can be defined with the following parameters: ...

  • Page 85: Configuring The Vlan Port Map

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 7.5.10 Configuring the VLAN Port Map The VLAN Port Map screen assigns the VLAN(s) to each physical switch port, and each wireless network. The screen is shown in Figure 37: VLAN Port Map screen.

  • Page 86: Chapter 8: Centralised Configuration Management

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Chapter 8: Centralised Configuration Management Topics:  Devise Management Overview  TFTP Server Overview  TFTP Parameters Centralised configuration management is an alternative configuration method to the web interface. It uses Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) where devices read and apply configuration files from a TFTP server.

  • Page 87: Device Management Overview

    Some familiarity with the ICA Administration Console is assumed here. For more information, see the ICA Administration Console User Manual available from MST. There are three editors in the ICA Administration Console with relevant settings: ...

  • Page 88: Ap Config Templates

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.2 AP Config Templates The ICA is installed with one AP Template: Site Defaults. This is a special AP Template which defines the settings that new APs will automatically pick up if Set new Access Points as Managed is ticked in the Site Configuration editor.
  • Page 89 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Parameters In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values:  Managed: To manage a parameter, tick the checkbox in this column. Fixed entries cannot be disabled or changed, while required entries can be edited but not disabled.

  • Page 90: Access Point

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 8.1.3 Access Point Access Points (APs) become visible to the ICA after the map containing them is first synchronised from AeroScout. Once visible, APs are automatically added to the List of Access Points ©...
  • Page 91 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A List of Access Points The Managed column shows CURRENT for managed devices with up-to-date settings, or PENDING for devices awaiting newly updated settings. To edit an existing entry: Click on that entry, fill in the relevant fields on the right, then click the Save...
  • Page 92 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Editing Overridden Parameters Individual parameters specified in a template can be modified for the selected AP. To modify any parameters, click Edit Overridden Parameters. In the Parameters dialog box, search for the desired parameter by typing all or part of any of the displayed column values: ...

  • Page 93: Tftp Server Overview

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A When all required changes have been made, click OK to close the dialog box. The override status of all available parameters can be changed at once using the Override All and Override None checkboxes below the list.

  • Page 94: Editing Site Configuration Files

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Figure 39: Centralised configuration management 8.2.1 Editing Site Configuration Files Site configuration files contain common settings for all devices in a network. The site configuration file has the naming convention ap_site_settings.conf. This file is retrieved by devices using TFTP.

  • Page 95: Editing Device Configuration Files

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A To edit a site configuration file: Open a text file editor on your PC. Locate and open the site configuration file ap_site_settings.conf. This is usually stored in the file directory folder of the TFTP server.

  • Page 96: Tftp Parameters

    MACaddress is the MAC address of the WAC card to configure. 8.3 TFTP Parameters Below is a list of configurable parameters for AXON Core, classified by type. Network Common LAN settings to all devices on a network as shown below.
  • Page 97 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A network.1.local_domain_name The domain name of the local network. Field Description network.1.gateway The IP address of the default gateway. network.1.dns.primary The DNS server to be used when looking up host names. network.1.dns.secondary The backup DNS server to be used when looking up host names.
  • Page 98 Simple Network Management Protocol settings. At present, the ICA only uses this protocol to monitor for Port Up/Port Down errors on AXON Core, and is not affected by the settings below, adjust only if required for 3rd party monitoring software.
  • Page 99 These settings configure up to two MST Tracker Engines that the access point will send information to. The "x" in each parameter is replaced by the tracking engine number.
  • Page 100 1: Enabled tracking.tracker.x.server_address The IP address of the MST Tracking Engine. tracking.tracker.x.server_port UDP port to be used by messages sent to the MST Tracker Engine. Default 1142. tracking.tracker.x.status_reporting_interval The period in seconds between status reports being sent to the MST Tracker Engine. These status reports are used to determine Access point availability.
  • Page 101 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Wireless Radio General wireless radio settings. Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.enabled • 0: Disabled • 1: Enabled wireless.radio.1.beacon_period The amount of time Default 100ms between beacon transmissions. wireless.radio.1.region Limits available channels • Israel to those allowed by local •...
  • Page 102 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Wireless Network Configuration Each WAC in a device can have up to four wireless SSIDs, each with different security settings and different mappings to VLANs. Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.ap.x.enabled Enables or disables the wireless 0: Disabled network.
  • Page 103 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A The following settings configure options specific to WEP or WPA security; only the options specific to the chosen security mode need be configured. Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.auth 1: Open 2: Shared key wireless.radio.1.ap.x.wep.keylen...
  • Page 104 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Settings wireless.eap.reauth_time Amount of time in minutes before a Setting is at 120 minutes by client device is required to re- default. authenticate. wireless.eap.x.auth_mac Access to the RADIUS server by 0: Disabled...
  • Page 105 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Field Description Settings wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.keylen The WEP key length, longer is 0: Short Key (64 bit) more secure 1: Long Key (128 bit) wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.use_key 1-4 Determines which of the following preconfigured keys to wireless.radio.1.wds.wep.key.1 The first WEP key e.g.
  • Page 106 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Switch Configuration These settings control switch ports 1-8 and assign VLANs. The following settings are available for all ports. Note that the x in each parameter is replaced by the relevant port number.
  • Page 107 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 108: Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide This chapter assists in the diagnosis and resolution of problems with AXON Core and AXON Air installation and operation. Problem Possible Causes Solution PoE devices are Insufficient power supplied to Measure voltage supplied to AXON Core.
  • Page 109 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Power supply Incorrect Earthing scheme. Check AXON Air antennas are insulated instability. from ground. Check PCB in the network switch has a floating earth (not grounded). There are too many network Add additional power supplies.

  • Page 110: Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix B: Composite Cable Testing This appendix describes fibre optic cable continuity and testing. Fibre optic cable testing includes visual inspection and power loss testing. B1: Visual Inspection of the Fibre Optic Cable Fibre optic cable can be inspected by visually tracing and inspecting the connector.
  • Page 111 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Component Power loss Connector 0.5 dBi Multi-mode fibre 1 dBi / km @ 1300nm Single-mode fibre 0.5 dBi / km @ 1300nm 0.4 dBi / km @ 1550nm © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 112: Appendix C: Ethernet Cable Specifications

    The choice of RJ45 crimp will depend on the type of wire used (stranded or solid core). Generic brand crimps may be used. N O T E : Both solid and stranded core RJ45 connectors at AXON Core end require a bayonet back-shell.

  • Page 113: Appendix D: Device Discovery

    MAC address in hex (e.g. AXONCore_00013F). Device name can be changed. IP Address - This can be set remotely via Web UI. Type - The device type or model. AXON Core units will identify as NS60 and AXON Air units will identify as AP60 model.
  • Page 114 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 115: Appendix E: Connecting A Pc To An Network Device

    This Appendix specifies how to set up a PC connection (with Windows XP operating system) to connect to an AXON Core or AXON AIR. Connect a PC to the device's Ethernet port with an Ethernet cable. If the PC is already part of the network, note its TCP/IP configuration settings.
  • Page 116 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A On the General tab, scroll down to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box is displayed. Click the Use the following IP address option button. In the IP address field, enter a fixed (static) IP address within the Subnet range of the target device's IP address (for example 192.168.1.100).

  • Page 117: Appendix F: Maintenance Check List

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix F: Maintenance Check List It is recommended all AXON Core and AXON Air units, antennas, cables and connectors are inspected at regular intervals. A maintenance checklist is provided below. Inspection Action Power Verify the voltage at each AXON Core is above 20VDC (using the web browser interface).

  • Page 118: Appendix G: Acronyms

    AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A Appendix G: Acronyms Acronym Meaning Alternating Current Access Point Direct Current IP address Internet Protocol address IPxx Ingress Protection rating MAC address Media Access Control address Mine Site Technologies Network Switch Power Over Ethernet...

  • Page 119: Appendix H: Axon Core Specifications

    2 x MST Expansion Slots (proprietary modular interfaces) 1 x DataKey RUGGEDrive slot (configuration management port) 1 x Mechanical mount to support an MST AXON Air wireless module Enclosure Ingress SMC enclosure, sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection standard...
  • Page 120 AXON Digital Platform User Manual Revision A 1 x daisy chained AXON Air (100m CAT5) Copper Ethernet Port Crossover Auto MDI/MDIX crossover Auto negotiation 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Network Information Network Protocols IEEE 802.3 Ethernet  802.3i 10BASE-T,  802.3u 100BASE-TX, ...

  • Page 121: Appendix I: Axon Air Specifications

    2 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ ports (1000BASE-T) 2 x IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n antenna ports (2x2 MIMO) using 50Ω N-Type Female connectors 1 x Mechanical mount compatibility with the MST AXON Core Enclosure Ingress SMC enclosure, sealed to comply with an Ingress Protection standard...
  • Page 122 Australia 1-13 Canada 1-11 China 1-11 Europe 1-13 Japan 1-14 (802.11b), 1-13 (802.11g/n) 1-11 IEEE 802.11a/n (5GHz channel frequencies) Australia Contact MST for latest details Canada China Europe Japan RF output power 802.11a: +16dBm (maximum) 802.11b: +20dBm 802.11g: +20dBm 802.11n: +20dBm (in 2.4GHz bands)
  • Page 123 HT40, MCS7, 1 stream, 1 Tx, 1 Rx -72dBm HT40, MCS8, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx -90dBm HT40, MCS15, 2 stream, 2 Tx, 2 Rx -69dBm Compliance NOTE: Please contact MST for the latest available compliance information if required. © 2019 MST Global Commercial in Confidence...

  • Page 124: Appendix J: Hardware Warranty

    MST Global will repair or replace the defective hardware during the warranty period at no charge to the original owner. Such repair or replacement will be rendered by MST Global. MST Global may in its sole discretion replace the defective hardware (or any part thereof) with a reconditioned product or parts that MST Global determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) to the defective hardware.

  • Page 125: Appendix K: Axon Air Installation Addendum

    30 degrees from the horizon remains under 21 dBm EIRP. AXON AIR maximum device tx power is 17dBm and the default antenna gain is 2.5 dBi(0dB+2.5dBi) in all degree. The device operates in compliance with FCC rules without any adjustment of output power when use default antenna.
  • Page 126 A pioneering force within the mining industry, MST Global has over 600 deployments at mine sites worldwide. Customers across the globe trust MST Global solutions to help optimise output, minimise cost and reduce risk, resulting in a compelling ROI on technology investments.

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