415U Condor-long-range wireless I/O and gateway
User Manual MAN_415U-C
Effective September 2022
Configuration
The 415U modules can be configured using the Windows ® -based Mesh and I/O Gateway Configuration Utility (CConfig), or via the embedded
Web-based management utility. The following section shows how to connect to the device using the Windows ® -based Configuration Utility. To access the embedded webpages, refer to the section “Configuring using the embedded Web Configuration Utility” on page 49 .
Connecting using the Configuration Utility
On first connection, you must connect to the device through its USB port.
Once you have configured the device for the first time, you can enable access through the Ethernet port and remotely through the Wireless port
N ote: Before enabling the Ethernet Port or Wireless port for
Configuration access, read the section “Recommended secure hardening guidelines” at the end of this manual.
Downloading and installing CConfig
The CConfig utility is provided as a executable installation file from the download section of the ELPRO website. Configuration of the 415U module can be performed via USB or Ethernet connection, and all appropriate USB drivers are installed during installation. If you have a problem installing the drivers, you can install them manually using Windows Device Manager. To install the CConfig utility:
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Go to the ELPRO website: www.elprotech.com
Select 415U Long Range Wireless, and under Software, select “Condor
Series Configuration Software Version 2.2.0.64” (or later)..
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Download and open the file “INST_CFG_CCconfig<version>.exe.” This runs the Installation Wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software
(see Figure 28 ).
Connecting to the device’s USB port
The USB port is located on the bottom side of the module. (Refer Figure 11
“Bottom Panel Connections”). To connect, you need an USB cable (USB-A to
USB-B) for connecting from your computer to the module’s USB-B port .
If you have installed the Windows®-based Configuration Utility, then USB drivers should have been installed at the same time.
You will need to know the credentials (username and password) configured for the device. If the module is new out-of-the-box you can use the default credentials. Otherwise, you will need to use the values set previously. If you have lost the password, you can clear the device to restore all settings back to the default values.
For instructions, see “Restoring the factory default settings” on page 68 .
1. Power on the device, and wait for the device to finish booting and for the “PWR” LED to go solid green (about 1 minute).
Note : When the module is new from the factory, the Power LED will go solid
RED. Once the radio Locale is set, the OK LED will go green after boot.
2. Start the Configuration Application
3. Plug in the USB cable and wait for your computer to recognize the new
USB device. The new device will identify as a “415U”.
4. Once the device is recognized, you will have an additional Network
Adapter in your device manager list
“Elpro 415U-2 USB Ethernet/ RNDIS Interface”
Select an option from the Communications panel, such as “Program Unit”.
You will be presented with a connection dialog.
Figure 27.
Selecting “Standard Installation” replaces any existing installation of CConfig with the version you are installing. Select “Parallel Installation” if you want to keep a version of CConfig that you have installed previously in addition to the new version.
Figure 28.
Select option “USB” and click Refresh to update.
Once the USB Status shows “Connected”, enter your User Name and
Password, and click OK.
Connecting to the Device’s Ethernet port
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Before connecting to the Ethernet port for the first time, you need to enable
Remote Configuration Access. This can only be done using the USB connection (See
The Ethernet port is located on the bottom side of the module. (Refer
Figure 11 “Bottom panel connections”). To connect, you need an Ethernet cable for connecting to the module’s Ethernet port. You also need to know the device’s IP Address and the username / password configured for the device. The module’s default Ethernet settings are as follows:
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