4 wireless communication parameters, Wha-gw, Configuration – VEGA WHA-GW-WIRELESSHART GATEWAY User Manual

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5.4

Wireless Communication Parameters

5.4.1

Setup

The setup parameters contain the necessary information for establishing and maintaining a

WirelessHART network.

Figure 5.2Wireless Communication Parameters > Setup

Note!

Parameter Join Key

The parameter Join Key can only be edited when the security mode is activated by means

of a DIP switch inside the gateway housing. To activate the security mode, set DIP switch 8

to ON (see Figure 6.4 on page 67). In the security mode it is possible to use CMD 768

HART command to set the gateway join key as required.

Caution!
Network security risk

For security reasons do not to use the security mode connection as a normal

communication channel. After having changed the join key, disable the security mode again

using the DIP switch (DIP switch 8 = OFF).

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