Echelon i.LON 600 User Manual
i.LON® 600 LONWORKS®/IP Server
User’s Guide
078-0272-01
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Preface
This document describes how to use the i.LON 600
L
ONWORKS/IP Server and the Echelon LONWORKS/IP
Configuration Server.
i.LON 600 User’s Guide i
Purpose
The i.LON 600 User’s Guide describes how to configure the i.LON 600 and how it can
be connected to a L
Audience
This user’s guide is intended for Echelon customers, OEMs, system designers, and
integrators with knowledge of control systems and IP networking.
Models
There are four models of the i.LON 600 :
• 72601 – FT-10 Transceiver, 90-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 72602 – TP/XF-1250 Transceiver, 90-240VAC, 50/60Hz
• 72603 – FT-10 Transceiver, 24V VAC/VDC
• 72604 – TP/XF-1250 Transceiver, 24V VAC/VDC
ONWORKS network, an IP network, and other devices.
Box Contents
The i.LON 600 ships with the following material:
• i.LON 600 L
• i.LON 600 CD – This CD contains the i.LON 600 embedded image and the
ONWORKS/IP Configuration Server as well as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0,
L
and documentation.
• i.LON 600 Quick Start Sheet – This sheet describes how to install the Echelon
ONWORKS/IP Configuration Server software, how to connect the i.LON 600
L
hardware, and how to configure the i.LON 600’s IP information using the Web
interface.
ONWORKS/IP Server
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PC Software Requirements
Software requirements to run the Configuration Server and i.LON 600 configuration Web
pages are given below:
• Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. It is recommended that you install
the latest service pack available from Microsoft for your version of Windows.
• Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 or higher.
• Terminal emulator, such as Windows HyperTerminal (optional).
PC Hardware Requirements
Minimum hardware requirements for the computer on which the Configuration Server
will run are given below:
• Pentium II 600 MHz or faster
• 128-MB RAM minimum
• 70 MB free hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive
• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution display with 256 colors
• Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Table of Contents
User’s Guide i
Preface i
Purpose ........................................................................................................... ii
Audience.......................................................................................................... ii
Models ............................................................................................................. ii
Box Contents ................................................................................................... ii
PC Software Requirements.............................................................................iii
PC Hardware Requirements............................................................................iii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... iv
1 Introduction 1
Introduction...................................................................................................... 2
Installing the i.LON 600 PC Software.............................................................. 3
i.LON 600 Setup Overview .............................................................................. 3
2 Mounting, Cabling and Connections 6
i.LON 600 Mounting Options........................................................................... 7
Wiring Connections ......................................................................................... 8
Screw Terminal Connectors...................................................................... 8
The RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port ................................................... 9
The DB-9 Console Port............................................................................. 9
24V Power for Models 72603 and 72604 ...................................................... 10
Connecting High Voltage Models 72601 & 72602......................................... 11
LONWORKS Network....................................................................................... 14
Applying Power to the i.LON 600 ..................................................................14
i.LON 600 LED Displays and Buttons ........................................................... 15
3 L
ONWORKS/IP Channels Background & Definition 16
Introduction to the LONWORKS/IP Channel.................................................... 17
4 Configuring the i.LON 600 TCP/IP Settings 20
IP Resources Required to Create LONWORKS/IP Channels.......................... 21
Information/Resources to be Acquired From the Network Administrator21
Configuring the i.LON 600............................................................................. 23
Configuring TCP/IP Settings ................................................................... 24
Setting the LonWorks/IP Port.................................................................. 25
Rebooting the i.LON 600 ........................................................................ 26
Restoring Factory Defaults ..................................................................... 27
Setting the i.LON 600 Security................................................................ 28
Security Access Reset...................................................................... 28
Setting Your PC’s IP Configuration .................................................. 29
i.LON 600 Security Web Page ......................................................... 29
MD5 Authentication .......................................................................... 30
5 Creating a L
Creating a LONWORKS/IP Channel ................................................................ 32
i.LON 600 System Information................................................................ 38
Designing a LonMaker Network Containing LONWORKS/IP Channels .......... 39
Defining an i.LON 600 as a LONWORKS Router ...................................... 39
Verifying Router Functionality ................................................................. 41
ONWORKS/IP Channel 31
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6 Using the i.LON 600 with NAT 44
Network Address Translation (NAT).............................................................. 45
7 Using the i.LON 600 with DHCP & DNS 47
DHCP............................................................................................................. 48
DNS ............................................................................................................... 49
Linking DNS and DHCP ................................................................................51
8 LONWORKS/IP Channel Parameters 52
Channel Mode ...............................................................................................53
Aggregation ...................................................................................................54
MD5 Authentication ....................................................................................... 56
i.LON 600 System Event Log........................................................................ 58
Event Types ............................................................................................ 59
LONWORKS/IP Channel Timing Considerations............................................. 61
Channel Timeout..................................................................................... 62
Packet Reorder Timer ............................................................................. 62
Channel Delay......................................................................................... 62
Using SNTP When Creating LONWORKS/IP Channels .................................. 63
Specifying System SNTP Servers ..........................................................63
Specifying SNTP Servers for a Channel or Device ................................64
Using a Third-Party SNTP Client on the Configuration Server PC .. 64
Choosing an SNTP Server...................................................................... 65
9 Using XML to Directly Configure an i.LON 600 67
Introduction.................................................................................................... 68
Creating and Uploading an XML Configuration File...................................... 68
Sample XML File..................................................................................... 69
Echelon XML Tag Description ................................................................ 72
10 Troubleshooting 74
Common Troubleshooting Problems............................................................. 75
Appendix A Using NAT, DNS, DHCP and DDNS
with a L
ONWORKS Network 79
Network Address Translation (NAT).............................................................. 80
Simple Home Network Example ............................................................. 80
Ports and Port Mapping .......................................................................... 82
i.LON 600 Ports....................................................................................... 83
Creating a Virtual Wire ..................................................................................84
DHCP............................................................................................................. 87
DHCP Servers......................................................................................... 87
ISP Address Allocation ........................................................................... 87
DNS ............................................................................................................... 88
DNS/DHCP Relationship ........................................................................ 88
DNS and the Echelon LONWORKS/IP Configuration Server.................... 88
Dynamic DNS ................................................................................................ 89
How DDNS Works................................................................................... 89
Appendix B The i.LON 600 Console Application 90
The i.LON 600 Console Application ..............................................................91
Console Command List........................................................................... 91
Interrupting the Boot Process .................................................................95
The Bootrom State.................................................................................. 95
Updating the Bootrom ............................................................................. 95
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Appendix C i.LON 600 Firmware 97
Updating the i.LON 600 Firmware................................................................. 98
The i.LON 600 Directory Structure ................................................................ 98
Appendix D Using Your i.LON 600 to Access a
Remote Network 100
Creating a LONWORKS/IP Channel .............................................................. 101
Appendix E i.LON 600 Web Server Parameters Application 105
Overview of i.LON 600 Web Page Security ................................................106
Sample WebParams.dat File ................................................................ 107
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Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the capabilities of
the i.LON 600 and the terminology used in this document.
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Introduction
The i.LON 600 LONWORKS/IP Server is a Layer 3 LonTalk® router that offers fast
throughput for process control, building automation, utility, transportation, and
telecommunications applications.
The i.LON 600 L
ONWORKS/IP Server improves on the performance of the i.LON 1000
with a new generation processor and package that provides reliable, secure Internet
access to virtually any electrical device including lights, appliances, switches,
thermostats, motors, meters, valves, HVAC, elevators, and security access products. The
i.LON 600 lets you communicate with devices to monitor, adjust, and reconfigure them
as needed.
The i.LON 600’s LonTalk router application allows IP to be used as a standard
ONWORKS channel. Here, the term “router” is used to signify a LONWORKS router,
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not an IP router. From the L
characteristics of a L
ONWORKS router with one side connected to a twisted pair
ONWORKS perspective, the router application has all of the
LONWORKS channel and the other side connected to a LONWORKS/IP channel. The router
application can be configured as any of the four standard LONWORKS router types:
configured, learning, configured, bridge, or repeater.
The performance of the i.LON 600 is derived from a powerful 32-bit RISC processor and
Echelon's L
ONWORKS/IP software architecture. The result is very high packet throughput
in networks with large numbers of nodes and/or fast monitoring and display
requirements.
The i.LON 600:
• Allows the millions of Internet-ready L
ONWORKS
®
devices to be monitored,
controlled, or configured over the Internet.
• Transforms the Internet (or any IP-based LAN or WAN) into a pathway for
carrying L
ONWORKS control information locally, nationally, or around the
world.
• Includes MD5 authentication for secure access.
• Provides Layer 3 routing of L
ONWORKS control packets.
• Supports TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, ICMP, SNTP, HTTP and FTP.
• Supports L
ONWORKS/IP channels with up to 256 devices.
• Supports multiple units behind NAT gateways/firewalls.
• Complies with EIA-852 & ANSI/EIA 709.1.
• Comes in 8TE DIN packaging.
• Available in a 24VAC/DC or 110/240 VAC power input.
• Is CE Mark, U.L. Listed, cUL Listed, TÜV Certified.
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Installing the i.LON 600 PC Software
To install the i.LON 600 Software, follow these steps:
1. Insert the i.LON 600 CD-ROM into your PC and follow the instructions in the Setup
Wizard. If the installation program fails to start, navigate to your CD-ROM and
double click setup.exe in the root directory.
2. Make sure you have Internet Explorer 6, SP 1 (or later) installed on your computer.
This is available on the i.LON 600 CD-ROM in the following location:
\IE\ie6setup.exe
Note: The i.LON 600 Configuration Server can open i.LON 1000 Configuration Server
databases. You cannot, however, re-open the databases with an i.LON 1000
Configuration Server.
i.LON 600 Setup Overview
To begin using the i.LON 600, you must:
1. Connect the i.LON 600 Hardware – This includes connecting the
i.LON 600 to a power source, L
ONWORKS network, and an Ethernet network.
!
WARNING
Connecting the i.LON 600 (models 72601 and 72602) to a power source involves
handling high-voltage wiring and must be performed by a qualified service person.
2. Configure the i.LON 600’s IP information – This includes configuring the IP
address, host name, etc. using the i.LON 600 setup Web pages or console
application.
3. Setup a L
4. Add the i.LON 600 to a LONWORKS Network – Using the LonMaker tool, drag a
router shape from the stencil to the LonMaker drawing, and then provide the Neuron
ID of the i.LON 600 using either the service pin or manual entry. Figure 1 shows a
flowchart of the i.LON 600 setup.
ONWORKS/IP channel using the Configuration Server.
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Setup IP
Infrastructure
Assign IP
Addresses to all
i
.LON 600s
Create a
ONWORKS
L
Channel Using
the Configuration
Use LonMaker to
Install Devices
/IP
Server
Figure 1. Setting Up a LONWORKS/IP Channel Operational Flow Chart
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Section 1
Setting Up and Using the
i.LON 600 LonWorks/IP
Server
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Mounting, Cabling and
This chapter describes how to mount the i.LON 600
hardware and how to attach power, data, a L
channel, and an Ethernet network to the i.LON 600.
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Connections
ONWORKS
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i.LON 600 Mounting Options
!
CAUTION
The high-voltage models (72601 and 72602) of the i.LON 600 are intended to be
mounted inside of a suitable, safety-agency approved enclosure that is mounted in a
restricted access area. High-voltage wiring must be performed only by a qualified service
person.
The i.LON 600 mounts to a 35mm × 7.5mm or 35mm × 15mm DIN rail. The rear of the
i.LON 600 enclosure contains a spring-loaded DIN rail lock, which securely attaches the
DIN rail onto a permanent fixture. To release the enclosure from the DIN rail, insert a
flathead screwdriver into the DIN rail locking tab and gently pull the tab down and away
from the enclosure.
The following diagram shows the dimensions of the i.LON 600. All units are in
millimeters:
Figure 2. i.LON 600 Dimensions
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Wiring Connections
The i.LON 600 is available in two versions, depending on the type of LONWORKS
channel you are using. Models 72601 and 72603 support the FT-10 free topology
channel, while models 72602 and 72604 support the TP/XF-1250 channel.
The i.LON 600 has two rows of screw terminal wiring connections, an RJ-45 (Ethernet)
data connection, and a DB-9 D-connector for connection to a console port. Figure 3
shows the locations of all i.LON 600 connectors.
Figure 3. i.LON 600 Server Data and Console Connections
Screw Terminal Connectors
The screw terminals are located on the top and bottom edges of the enclosure, and are
numbered 1 to 4 (ascending from left to right) on the bottom, and from 5 to 6 (ascending
from right to left) on the top.
The screw terminals accept 0.34 – 4.0mm
– 26AWG for the LonTalk connector) gauge solid wire. The optimum tightening torque
for the screw terminals is 9.217 kg/cm (8 lbs. in.) maximum. For the LonTalk connector,
the optimum tightening torque is 6.913 kg/cm (6 lbs. in.). The ideal flathead screwdriver
tip width is 3mm (0.12”). Wires should be stripped to a length of 7mm (0.28”). Although
not required, it may be useful to use a soldering iron to tin the stripped lengths of any
stranded wires to prevent fraying and inadvertent contact with adjacent terminals.
The screw terminal connections can be divided into two groups:
• Power
• LonTalk
2
(22 – 12AWG for the power connector and 16
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The RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet Port
The RJ-45 connector must be used with an RJ-45 male connector and a suitable Category
5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable connected to a 10BaseT or 100BaseT channel. The i.LON
600 automatically adjusts to the speed of the data port. If a 100BaseT network connection
is established, the i.LON 600 illuminates the “100” LED indicator on the front panel. The
i.LON 600 automatically detects whether it is connected to an Ethernet hub or directly to
a computer and will switch the connection polarity as appropriate, so there is no need to
use a crossover Ethernet cable.
The DB-9 Console Port
The i.LON 600 contains a console application that is accessed using a terminal emulation
program, such as Windows HyperTerminal, via the EIA-232 DB-9 console port. This
application allows you to set parameters such as the IP address, subnet mask, and FTP
user name and password. The DB-9 is designed to be used with a DB-9 null-modem
crossover cable with female connectors on both ends. Connect the cable to the i.LON 600
and an available COM port on a computer running the terminal emulation program. The
connector pins on the DB-9 console are aligned as shown in Figure 4
:
Figure 4. i.LON 600 DB-9 Pin Alignment
The connector pins are described in Table 1.
Table 1. i.LON 600 DB-9 Pin Assignment
i.LON 600 DB-9
Description
(DTE) Pin
1 NC (No connect)
2 RxD (Receive Data)
3 TxD (Transmit Data)
4 NC (No connect)
5 GND (Ground)
6 NC (No connect)
7 NC (No connect)
8 NC (No connect)
9 NC (No connect)
DB-9 Shell Earth Ground
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24V Power for Models 72603 and 72604
i.LON 600 models 72603 and 72604 operate with a supply voltage of 24VAC/DC ±33%.
The low-voltage power source must be capable of providing 500 mA (average) of
current. The 24V version of the i.LON 600 is equipped with a Polyfuse that automatically
resets.
Table 2
shows the 24 Volt connector assignments and Figure 5 shows the location of the
screw terminals.
Table 2. i.LON 600 Server 24 Volt Connections
Screw Terminal Enclosure Marking Connections
1 E Earth ground
2 24VAC/VDC 24V Connection #1
3 24VAC/VDC 24V Connection #2
4 NC No connect
GND
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Figure 5. 24V Screw Connectors
The i.LON 600 uses a non-replaceable Poly-carbonmonoflouride Lithium Coin battery.
RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT
TYPE. DISPOSE OF UNUSED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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NC
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SAFETY WARNING
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Connecting High Voltage Models 72601 & 72602
!
SAFETY WARNING
When connecting the power terminals of an i.LON 600, always connect earth ground
first, then Neutral, then Line. This minimizes the risk of shock or damage should power
inadvertently be present on Line.
!
SAFETY WARNING
The i.LON 600 uses a Poly-carbonmonoflouride Lithium Coin battery. RISK OF
EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.
DISPOSE OF UNUSED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
!
SAFETY WARNING
The i.LON 600 is not equipped with a power disconnect device. When the device is
installed and mounted, the installer must provide a means to safely remove power, such
as a power switch or a circuit breaker.
!
SAFETY WARNING
The terminal block has a plastic cover protecting the screw terminals used to connect the
power inputs. This cover MUST be placed on the i.LON 600 after the power wires are
connected and before the power is activated.
The 100-240VAC power mains connection is used to power the
i.LON 600. The i.LON 600 contains an auto-ranging, auto-setting mains power supply.
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The high voltage connection is implemented on screw terminals 1 (Earth Ground), 3
(Neutral), and 4 (Line): screw terminal 2 (NC) is not used and should remain
unconnected. A solid earth ground via terminal 1 connection is required for proper ESD
and EMC performance of the i.LON 600 device. Install the power mains in the following
order:
1. Insert the earth ground
2. Insert the neutral connection
3. Insert the line connection
DO NOT apply power to the i.LON 600 until you have checked all wiring
connections, and you are instructed to apply power.
GND
Neutral
NC
Line
Figure 6. High Voltage Mains Screw Terminals
Table 3. i.LON 600 Server AC Power Mains Connections
Screw Terminal Enclosure Marking Mains Connection
1 E Earth ground
2 NC No connect
3 N Neutral
4 L Line
!
SAFETY AND HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING
Ensure that the AC power mains are turned OFF before removing the cover, handling the
mains wiring, or connecting any mains cabling to the i.LON 600 device.
DO NOT under any circumstances operate the i.LON 600 device to mains voltages
outside of the range 115/230VAC, -14% to +8%, 50/60Hz ±2.5Hz.
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!
ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD Y ALTO VOLTAJE
Asegúrese que la red electrica de corriente alterna AC este DESENERGIZADA antes de:
quitar la cubierta, manipular los cables de alimentacion o conectar cualquier cableado al
dispositivo i.LON 600.
Bajo NINGUNA circunstancia conecte el dispositivo i.LON 600 a redes electricas con
voltajes fuera del rango 115/230VAC, -14% a +8%, 50/60Hz ±2.5Hz.
!
SECURITE ET AVERTISSEMENT HAUTE TENSION
Assurez vous que l'interrupteur Marche Arrêt est dans la position Arrêt avant d'enlever le
capot, manipuler les câbles d'alimentation, ou bien quand vous branchez un cordon
secteur au i.LON 600.
Il ne faut JAMAIS connecter le i.LON 600 à une tension d'alimentation hors de la plage
115/230VAC, -14% à +8%, 50/60Hz ±2.5Hz.
!
SICHERHEITSHINWEIS: VORSICHT NETZSPANNUNG!
Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Netzspannung AUSgeschaltet wurde (Schalterstellung OFF),
ehe der Gehäusedeckel entfernt, an der Spannungsversorgung hantiert oder irgendeine
Netzverbindung mit dem i.LON 600 Gerät hergestellt wird.
AUF KEINEN FALL darf das i.LON 600 mit Netzspannungen ausserhalb des Bereichs
115/230V, -14% bis +8%, 50/60Hz±2.5Hz betrieben werden.
!
AVVERTENZA SULLA SICUREZZA E SULL'ALTA TENSIONE!
Assicurarsi che la rete elettrica sia SPENTA prima di rimuovere il coperchio, maneggiare
i cavi di alimentazione, o connettere qualsiasi cavo al i.LON 600.
NON connettere mai per nessun motivo il i.LON 600 a tensioni al di fuori del range
115/230VAC, da -14% a +8%, 50/60Hz +-2.5Hz.
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LONWORKS Network
The i.LON 600 is provided with one of two types of LONWORKS channels: TP/FT-10 free
topology twisted pair (Models 72601 and 72603), or TP/XF-1250 (models 72602 and
72604). The twisted pair interfaces are polarity-insensitive and require connecting the
twisted pair to terminals 5 and 6.
2
The screw terminals accept 0.34 – 4.0mm
optimum tightening torque for the screw terminals is 0.75mm (6 lbs. in.) maximum. The
ideal flathead screwdriver tip width is 3mm (0.12”). Wires should be stripped to a length
of 7mm (0.28”). Although not required, you should use a soldering iron to tin the stripped
lengths of any stranded wires to prevent fraying and inadvertent contact with adjacent
terminals
(22 – 12AWG) gauge solid wire. The
LON A
LON B
Figure 7. Twisted Pair Terminals
Table 4. LONWORKS TP/FT-10 Network Connections
Screw Terminal Enclosure Marking LONWORKS Network
Connection
5 LON B TP/FT-10 twisted pair, TP/XF-1250
6 LON A TP/FT-10 twisted pair, TP/XF-1250
twisted pair
twisted pair
Applying Power to the i.LON 600
Once you have mounted the i.LON 600 and connected all wiring, apply AC mains power
to the unit.
The LEDs on the i.LON 600 will flash for less than a minute as the unit boots. Once the
unit is powered and operational, the green Power LED will stay solid ON.
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i.LON 600 LED Displays and Buttons
Once you have applied power to your i.LON 600, LEDs will provide you with
information on the status of your i.LON 600. Table 5
meaning.
Table 5. LED Status Information
LED Description
describes each LED and its
Power This LED is on when the i.LON 600 unit has power. When i.LON 600 applications
Service This LED is normally off. Blinking indicates the router is not configured. This LED
LAN Link Lights when an Ethernet connection has been established.
LAN ACT Lights when there is activity on the Ethernet connection.
LAN 100 Lights when the Ethernet connection is at 100 Mbps.
LON Connect This light is OFF if the i.LON 600 has not been configured in a LONWORKS/IP
LON RX Lights when a packet is received on the FT-10/TP-1250 port.
LON TX Lights when a packet is transmitted on the FT-10/TP-1250 port.
are not running, this light blinks rapidly.
is solid ON when the
600 Security in Chapter 4).
channel by the Configuration Server. If the
ONWORKS/IP channel, but needs updating, the light will blink. The light stays
L
solid ON when the
channel.
i.LON 600 is in Security Access Mode (see Setting the i.LON
i.LON 600 has been configured in a
i.LON 600 has a current configuration for a LONWORKS/IP
The i.LON 600 has two buttons: the service pin and the reset switch. The service pin is a
recessed pushbutton that sends LONWORKS service pin messages on the LONWORKS
channels. You can use this button to commission an i.LON 600 with LonMaker or
perform a security access reset (described later in this document).
The reset switch is a concealed pushbutton used to reset the i.LON 600 server and is
located to the left of the LAN 100 LED. You can use a straightened paper clip to access
the reset switch. See Figure 8.
Service Pin and LED
Figure 8. i.LON 600 Service Pin and Reset Switch
Reset Switch
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LONWORKS/IP Channels
Background & Definition
Traditionally, LONWORKS networks operate over dedicated network wiring such as
twisted pair. A given segment of wiring is referred to as a channel. With the introduction
of LNS 3.01 and the i.LON 1000 Internet Server (and now the i.LON 600
Server), a new kind of channel has been created, the LONWORKS/IP channel.
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LONWORKS/IP
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ONWORKS/IP Channel Background & Definition
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Introduction to the LONWORKS/IP Channel
Unlike traditional LONWORKS channels that use a dedicated physical wire, a
ONWORKS/IP channel uses a shared IP network, and is defined by a group of IP
L
addresses. These addresses form a “virtual” wire. i.LON 600s and PCs running LNS
(version 3.01 or better) use this virtual wire in the same way they use traditional
dedicated twisted pair wiring.
The concept is similar to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Each i.LON 600 in the
system is aware of its peers and each i.LON 600 keeps peer information in its routing
tables so it can forward “tunneled” L
9 shows a typical channel configuration.
LonWorks/IP
Channel
ONWORKS packets to the correct IP address. Figure
FT-10
FT-10
i.LON
TCP/IP
i.LON
i.LON
FT-10
Figure 9. A LONWORKS/IP Channel
Because a virtual wire is created by the i.LON 600s, Figure 9 topology is logically the
same as Figure 10
.
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FT-10
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
TP/XF-1250
FT-10
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
FT-10
Figure 10. A LONWORKS Network with a Traditional TP-1250 High Speed Backbone
The i.LON 600 routing engine is designed to deal with the potentially large latencies
introduced by large IP networks such as the Internet. Without this intelligent routing
engine, certain L
ONWORKS network services, such as the ability to detect duplicate
packets, could be compromised.
Note that in Figure 9 or Figure 10, a PC running LNS 3.01, MIP, or other mechanism
could be attached to any of the FT-10 channels.
FT-10
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
TP/XF-1250
PC Running
LNS 3.01/MIP
FT-10
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
LonWorks
FT-TP Router
FT-10
Figure 11. PC Connected to an FT-10 Channel
PCs running LNS 3.01 incorporate the same routing intelligence as an
i.LON 600. Therefore, PCs running LNS version 3.01 or better can be directly connected
as a member of the LonMaker/IP channel side of any i.LON 600. This allows topologies
like the one shown in Figure 12:
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ONWORKS/IP Channel Background & Definition
Section 1: Setting Up and Using the i.LON 600 Internet Server
FT-10
i.LON
i.LON
TCP/IP
LonWorks/IP
Channel
LNS 3.01 Workstation
FT-10
Figure 12. i.LON 600 and LNS 3.01 Workstation on a LONWORKS/IP Channel
A complete installation may contain many i.LON 600s and PCs – all sharing a
L
ONWORKS/IP channel. Because the LONWORKS/IP channel can exist on any IP network,
a system may now span the entire globe as easily as it once spanned a single building, as
shown in Figure 13
.
Building 1
(New York)
FT-10
FT-10
i.LON
i.LON
TCP/IP
T1
TP/XF-1250
LNS 3 Workstation
i.LON
TCP/IP
FT-10
i.LON
i.LON
Building 2
(London)
Figure 13. Large LONWORKS Network using a LONWORKS/IP Channel
LonWorks/IP
Channel
FT-10
Note: A single LONWORKS/IP channel may contain up to 256 LONWORKS/IP devices. If
your installation requires more than 256 LONWORKS/IP devices, you must create multiple
LONWORKS/IP channels and bridge the IP channels using i.LON 600s (models 72602 or
72604) configured as repeaters.
i.LON 600 User’s Guide 19
Section 1: Setting Up and Using the i.LON 600 LONWORKS/IP Server
Configuring the i.LON 600
TCP/IP Settings
This chapter describes how to configure the IP
information for an
i.LON 600.
4
20 Configuring the i.LON 600’s TCP/IP Settings
Section 1: Setting Up and Using the i.LON 600 Internet Server
IP Resources Required to Create LONWORKS/IP Channels
Before you install an i.LON 600 on an existing IP network, you will need to work closely
with the IP network administrator to gather a list of the resources. You must also provide
information about your i.LON 600 to the network administrator so they can adjust
intervening firewalls to allow bi-directional communication with the outside world.
Information/Resources to be Acquired From the Network Administrator
To install one or more i.LON 600s on an existing IP network, you must obtain the
following information and resources from the network administrator:
• IP Address (preferably static)
• Subnet Mask
• Default Gateway
• DNS Servers
• SNTP Server (optional, but recommended for high latency networks like WANs
or the Internet)
In return, you must provide the network administrator with information about your i.LON
600s.
• Your i.LON 600s, by default, communicate on ports 1628 (UDP), and they
respond to FTP and HTTP protocols. The Configuration Server, by default, uses
port 1629 (UDP). See the TCP/IP Configuration section in this chapter for more
information.
• Depending on your setup, your i.LON 600 may also contact an SNTP server (by
default on port 123).
If the L
these ports are open or forwarded to the i.LON 600. See Chapter 6 for more
information.
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) defines default ports 1628 and 1629
for L
want to allow FTP and HTTP traffic to pass through your i.LON 600s.
ONWORKS/IP channel spans a firewall or NAT router, it is important that
ONWORKS/IP channels. For more information, visit www.iana.org. You may also
i.LON 600 User’s Guide 21
Section 1: Setting Up and Using the i.LON 600 LONWORKS/IP Server
Use a table similar to the one below to plan your installation. The IP address of members
within a L
ONWORKS/IP channel should be static. You can use IP addresses that are not
static, but this requires additional configuration (see Appendix A). Addresses may be
translated using Network Address Translation (NAT), though this also requires additional
configuration.
Table 6. Installation Planning
Device IP
address
Port Subnet
Gateway Host
Mask
Name
Host
Name
DNS
Machine
SNTP
Server
Reg.
Req’d
Configuration
Server PC
LNS 3 PC 1628
i.LON 1 1628
i.LON 2 1628
i.LON 3 1628
i.LON 4 1628
i.LON 5 1628
i.LON 6 1628
i.LON 7 1628
1629
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
(80 & 21
are
optional)
22 Configuring the i.LON 600’s TCP/IP Settings
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