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eWON Flexy Base Units

INSTALLATION GUIDE

IG-0014-00 EN 1.7 ENGLISH

Important User Information

Liability

Every care has been taken in the preparation of this document. Please inform HMS Industrial Networks SA of any inaccuracies or omissions. The data and illustrations found in this document are not binding. We, HMS Industrial Networks SA, reserve the right to modify our products in line with our policy of continuous product development. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be considered as a commitment by HMS Industrial Networks SA. HMS Industrial Networks SA assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.

There are many applications of this product. Those responsible for the use of this device must ensure that all the necessary steps have been taken to verify that the applications meet all performance and safety requirements including any applicable laws, regulations, codes, and standards.

HMS Industrial Networks SA will under no circumstances assume liability or responsibility for any problems that may arise as a result from the use of undocumented features, timing, or functional side effects found outside the documented scope of this product. The effects caused by any direct or indirect use of such aspects of the product are undefined, and may include e.g. compatibility issues and stability issues.

The examples and illustrations in this document are included solely for illustrative purposes. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular implementation, HMS Industrial Networks SA cannot assume responsibility for actual use based on these examples and illustrations.

Intellectual Property Rights

HMS Industrial Networks SA has intellectual property rights relating to technology embodied in the product described in this document. These intellectual property rights may include patents and pending patent applications in the USA and other countries.

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Table of Contents

Page

1 Preface ............................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 About This Document .....................................................................................................3

1.2 Document history...........................................................................................................3

1.3 Related Documents .......................................................................................................3

1.4 Trademark Information ...................................................................................................3

2 Product Summary ........................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................4

2.2 Modular Concept of the Flexy .........................................................................................4

2.3 Features of the Flexy......................................................................................................6

2.4 General Specification of the Hardware Platform ...............................................................6

2.5 Typical applications ........................................................................................................6

2.6 Types & Part Numbers ...................................................................................................7

3 Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Information ................................................... 8

3.1 Scope ...........................................................................................................................8

3.2 ESD Damage Prevention................................................................................................8

3.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance ............................................................8

3.4 Reference Standards for Type Tests................................................................................9

3.5 Internal Battery ............................................................................................................10

3.6 Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions .......................................................... 11

4 Base Unit Hardware Description............................................................................... 14

4.1 Base Unit Label ...........................................................................................................14

4.2 Mechanical Dimensions................................................................................................ 15

4.3 Base Unit Interface ...................................................................................................... 15

5 Extension Cards ............................................................................................................ 21

5.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility .......................................................................................... 21

5.2 Extension Card Insertion .............................................................................................. 22

5.3 Powering On the Flexy with its Extension Cards .............................................................23

5.4 Multiple Extension Cards .............................................................................................. 24

5.5 Extension Card Power Requirements ............................................................................24

6 IP Address & Access to the Web Configuration.................................................... 26

6.1 Factory Default IP Settings ........................................................................................... 26

6.2 Powering On ............................................................................................................... 26

6.3 Connecting to the LAN IP Address.................................................................................26

6.4 Web Interface ..............................................................................................................27

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7 Resetting the Flexy ....................................................................................................... 28

7.1 Normal Boot Sequence ................................................................................................ 28

7.2 First Level Reset (User Reset) ...................................................................................... 28

7.3 Second Level Reset (Factory Reset) ............................................................................. 28

7.4 Reset Impact Matrix .....................................................................................................29

A Connector Pinout & Related Specifications........................................................... 31

A.1 Main Connector ...........................................................................................................31

A.2 Specification of the External Power Supply ....................................................................31

A.3 Serial Interface (Flexy 102 & 202) ................................................................................. 32

A.4 MPI Interface (Flexy 103 & 203) .................................................................................... 32

B Flexy Products Overview ............................................................................................ 33

B.1 Base Unit .................................................................................................................... 33

B.2 Extension Cards ..........................................................................................................33

C Flexy Isolation Scheme ............................................................................................... 36

C.1 Base Unit ....................................................................................................................36

C.2 Extension Cards .......................................................................................................... 36

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1 Preface

1.1 About This Document

This document describes the hardware of the eWON Flexy base units and explains how to get started with the embedded web site. It also describes the basic software features needed to install the equipment.

For additional related documentation and file downloads, please visit www.ewon.biz/support.

1.2 Document history

Version Date Description

1.0 2015-03-06 First release

1.1 2015-05-11 Changed: Content / Label

1.2 2015-11-18 Changed: New template

1.3 2016-01-11 Changed: DO diagram

1.4 2016-07-27 Changed: Update of the Legal References

1.5 2016-09-05 Added: Energy points for FLB3402 and FLB3601

1.6 2017-05-22 Added: Appendix C Added: Appendix B.2 – FLB 3204

1.7 2017-08-31 Changed: New document template

1.3 Related Documents

Document Author Document ID

eWON configured by SD Card eWON CTS AUG-0062-00

eBuddy eWON CTS AUG-0063-00

EUM Card - Extend eWON User directory memory eWON CTS AUG-0069-00

FLA 3301 - 2 Serial Ports Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0016-00

FLX 3101 - Single Ethernet Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0017-00

FLX 3401 - 8DI-4AI-2DO Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0018-00

FLX 3402 - 8DI-4AI-2DO Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0018-01

FLB 3202 - 3G GSM extension card eWON CTS IG-0019-00

FLB 3271 - Wi-Fi Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0020-00

FLA 3501 - PSTN Extension Card eWON CTS IG-0021-00

FLB 3204 - 4G (Europe) extension card eWON CTS IG-0026-00

General Reference Guide eWON CTS RG-0001-00

1.4 Trademark Information

eWON®is a registered trademark of HMS Industrial Networks SA. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective holders.

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2 Product Summary

2.1 Introduction

The Flexy is the first modular industrial M2M router available on the market.

It has been designed to fulfill the following key requirements:

• Flexible WAN, allowing within the same product to address different Internet connectivity technologies (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 4G,…) and securing the investment in case of technology upgrade (eg. 3G > 4G).

• Flexible Field, providing easy connection to a wide range of external devices, including various field protocols.

• Flexible Apps, embedding alarms, data logging, remote access, routing and web HMI applications with mouse click based configuration but also customization offering openness and programming tools.

The Flexy is fully compatible with the Talk2M cloud connectivity services and with the eFive, a VPN server appliance, for real-time control application.

Fig. 1 Housing of the Flexy 201 Base Unit with its Original 4 Slot Fillers

2.2 Modular Concept of the Flexy

The Flexy family is a range of modular industrial gateway/router. As the name Flexy suggests, it has been designed to enable numerous different combinations by addition of extension cards.

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Fig. 2 Modular Concept of the Flexy

1 Base unit

2 Communication interface

3 Main connector including power input terminals (1 DO and 2 DIs)

4 Extension cards

2.2.1 Base Unit

The Flexy base units are available in 3 different versions (mother boards) depending on their communication interface:

Ethernet Switch Flexy 101 & 201

Serial & Ethernet Flexy 102 & 202

MPI & Ethernet Flexy 103 & 203

Each base unit features:

• 2 DIs and 1 DO.

• 4 free slots allowing the insertion of extension cards

Each base unit version is available as:

M2M Data Gateway Flexy 10x (without WAN / LAN / serial routing)

M2M Router Flexy 20x (full version)

See features matrix in Features of the Flexy, p. 6

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2.2.2 Extension Cards

The extension cards fit inside all the different base unit versions and extend the communication features by adding either:

• a WAN communication interface (Ethernet WAN, wireless modem, ...)

• a field communication interface (serial, IO card, …)

How the extension cards should be integrated in the eWON Flexy base units is explained in

Extension Cards, p. 21.

2.3 Features of the Flexy

The following section lists the different main features supported by the Flexy.

M2M Data Gateway

(Flexy 10x)

M2M Router

(Flexy 20x)

Open VPN

● ●

Talk2M connections

● ●

Data acquisition protocols (IO Servers)

● ●

Alarm management and notification

● ●

Data logging

● ●

BASIC scripting

● ●

JAVA ETK

● ●

Web server

● ●

ViewON 4 Web HMI

● ●

FTP client and server

● ●

HTTP(S) client (Get & Post requests)

●

Ethernet to Serial gateway

●

Routing between Ethernet interfaces (WAN to LAN)

●

Routing features: IP forwarding, NAT, Port forwarding

●

2.4 General Specification of the Hardware Platform

Characteristic Value

Design Industrial design (24 VDC power supply, DIN Rail mounting, extended temperature)

Processor ARM9

Clock Backed up real time clock (RTC)

Backup battery has 10 years life expectancy

Ethernet Interface 4 LAN Ethernet ports 10/100 Mbps

Digital Input 2

Digital Output 1

Mounting Latch for DIN rail EN50022-compliant

2.5 Typical applications

The Flexy is mostly used for

• Remote access of Ethernet, serial and MPI devices

• Industrial VPN router

• Remote metering and monitoring

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2.6 Types & Part Numbers

Available Types

Routing capabilities

Communication Interface

4 Ethernet ports only 4 Ethernet ports + 1 serial

port

4 Ethernet ports + 1 MPI port

M2M Data Gateway Flexy 101 Flexy 102 Flexy 103

M2M Router Flexy 201 Flexy 202 Flexy 203

Available Part Numbers

Part Number Type Description

FLEXY10100_00MA Flexy 101 M2M Data Gateway – 4 Ethernet ports

FLEXY10200_00MA Flexy 102 M2M Data Gateway – 4 Ethernet ports + Serial

FLEXY10300_00MA Flexy 103 M2M Data Gateway – 4 Ethernet ports + MPI

FLEXY20100_00MA Flexy 201 M2M Router – 4 Ethernet ports

FLEXY20200_00MA Flexy 202 M2M Router – 4 Ethernet ports + Serial

FLEXY20300_00MA Flexy 203 M2M Router – 4 Ethernet ports + MPI

In the above table, the MA extension stands for “Multiple language A” (regrouping EN, FR, DE and IT). The part number syntax is explained in the Base Unit Label, p. 14.

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3 Safety, Environmental & Regulatory

Information

3.1 Scope

The present section addresses safety, environmental & regulatory information for the eWON Flexy base units. They generally have a similar compliance frame but some aspects differ. For example, in the case of telecommunication extension cards, additional directives, standards and instructions apply.

3.2 ESD Damage Prevention

To avoid possible damage to the base unit and / or extension card, please wait 30 seconds after switching off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an extension card.

Always use ESD precautions when handling extension cards and / or opened base unit as they contain parts and assemblies susceptible to be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The printed circuit boards (PCBs) of the eWON Flexy base units described in the present document are partially exposed when slot fillers are removed to place extension cards. In order to avoid ESD damage, the product, when it is opened, must be handled with the necessary precaution including:

• Grounded ESD functional work surface

• Personal grounding

• Verification that the configuration is compatible with the firmware capabilities before being operated.

• Verification that the configuration complies with the energy point balance before operating (see Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards), p. 25).

The extension cards described in this document are modules exposing both sides of an electronic printed circuit board. Therefore, they are packed in anti static ESD bags. In order to avoid ESD damage, the product must be handled with the necessary precaution as described above.

3.3 Applicable Directives, Standards and Compliance

The eWON Flexy base units belong to class A Information Technology Equipment (ITE). In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference in which case the user might have to take appropriate measures.

3.3.1 Conformity to European Directives

The eWON Flexy base units and their extension cards are in conformity with the following EC directives:

• RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU

• EMC Directive 2014/30/EU

• RE Directive 2014/53/EU

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1. When applicable, the product conforms to the corresponding RE Directive articles: RF spectrum efficiency: Art 3 (2); EMC: Art. 3(1)(b); Safety: Art. (3)(1)(a)

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3.3.2 Applicable Safety Standards

The eWON Flexy base units and their extension cards are in conformity with the following safety standards:

• IEC/EN 60950-1

• UL 60950-1

• CSA-C22.2 No 60950-1-07

3.3.3 FCC Compliance

The eWON Flexy base units and their extension cards comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operating is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

3.3.4 Certifications

The eWON Flexy base units and their extension cards have been duly certified by authorized bodies:

• UL Certificate of Compliance (COC) # 20121129-E350576

• CB certificate # DK-53957-UL

These certificates can be downloaded on www.ewon.biz/support

3.4 Reference Standards for Type Tests

The eWON Flexy base units and their extension cards have been fully validated on temperature, vibration and shock against the requirements of the following standards:

Operating & Storage Temperature

Test nature Reference Standard

Cold test IEC 60068-2-1

Dry heat test IEC 60068-2-2

Temperatur change test IEC 60068-2-14

Cyclic damp heat test IEC 60068-2-30

Vibration & Shock Tests

Test nature Reference Standard

Programmable controllers test IEC 61131-2

Vibration test (sinusoidal) IEC 60068-2-6

Vibration test (broad-band random) IEC 60068-2-64

Shock test IEC60068-2-27

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3.5 Internal Battery

3.5.1 Purpose and Reference

All eWON Flexy base units feature a small battery for RTC backup in case of power failure. The life expectancy of the battery is greater than 10 years starting from the product manufacturing date.

The battery type is of CR2032. Only this type of battery delivered by HMS Industrial Networks SA may be used to comply with the UL and safety standards. Please do not use any other battery than the one referenced below:

• Replacement CR2032 Battery

• eWON part number: FAC90101_0000.

3.5.2 Battery Replacement Procedure

There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Before starting, make sure the necessary precautions to avoid ESD damage (see ESD

Damage Prevention, p. 8) have been taken.

Be aware that insulated tweezers (e.g from manufacturer EREM model 249 SA, see below) are needed to be able to handle the battery without short-circuiting it. The RTC battery is located on the mother board in the alignment of slot 3 starting from the left as the eWON logo is on the right side.

Fig. 3 Battery Replacement

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Here’s the procedure to replace the battery:

1. Power the unit off and wait 30 seconds before continuing the procedure.

2. For a practical access, it is recommended to remove all slot fillers and / or extension cards.

3. Carefully remove the battery from its holder and put the new one in place.

4. Check that the locking tab is correctly placed on top of the battery.

Do not dismantle, crush, puncture the battery or attempt to open the service battery as this can lead to severe injuries.

Do not dispose of batteries in fire or with household waste but according to instructions. Consider the environment, check the battery recycling services available in your region.

3.6 Field Implementation & Environmental Conditions

3.6.1 Ingress Protection

The eWON Flexy base units have an IP20 protection grade. Therefore, the eWON Flexy base units are NOT suited for outdoor mounting.

They have to be integrated in an electrical cabinet, protected from excessive heat, humidity and dust. Do not push any sharp object into the air vents or openings of the equipment.

3.6.2 Mounting Recommendations

The normal mounting position of the Flexy is wall mounted on a horizontal Omega type DIN-rail (EN 50022).

To ensure a proper ventilation of the equipment, a free gap of at least 2 cm must be respected in front of all ventilation openings of the unit.

In any other mounting position than the one explained here under, the specified temperature has to be derated to -25°C to +40°C.

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Fig. 4 Flexy Heat Ventilation

Here is the process how to mount / remove a unit from a DIN-rail:

• Mounting the unit on DIN-rail Present the unit in front of the DIN rail and tilt it upwards in order to hang it on the upper edge of the DIN rail by the hooks at the rear. Gently tilt the unit downwards until the slide lock snaps. The slide lock is located in the middle at the bottom of the unit (see Mechanical

Dimensions, p. 15).

• Removing the unit from DIN-rail Insert a medium size screwdriver in the small slot of the slide lock located in the middle at the bottom of the unit. Release the unit by pulling the slide lock downwards while gently tilting the unit upwards. Free the unit by unhooking it from the upper rail edge (see

Mechanical Dimensions, p. 15).

3.6.3 Earthing

Earthing the Flexy is necessary to eliminate unwanted transients (lightning protection) and to conform to the EMC requirements.

Therefore, a functional earth (FE) terminal is available on the main connector as shown in Main

Connector, p. 31. Connect this terminal directly to a low impedance ground. Shielded cables

have to be used for Ethernet and serial connectivity to comply with the EMC requirements.

A scheme of the Flexy isolation is available in Flexy Isolation Scheme, p. 36.

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3.6.4 Environmental Limits

The equipment will operate properly within the following environmental limits provided it is mounted according to Mounting Recommendations, p. 11.

Characteristic Value

Operating temperature -25° to +70°C

Storage temperature -40° to +70°C

Relative humidity 10 to 95% non-condensing

Operating altitude Up to maximum 2000m

Storage altitude Up to maximum 3000m

Mounting Latch for DIN rail EN50022-compliant

3.6.5 Labelling Information

The OEM User Manual (for integrators) must provide clear instructions, to the OEM, explaining the labeling requirements, options and OEM User Manual instructions that are required.

The host OEM User Manuel (eWON's manual) must contain clear instructions on how end users can find and/or access the module and the FCC ID

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4 Base Unit Hardware Description

4.1 Base Unit Label

The identification label of the eWON Flexy base units is placed on the right hand side of the housing. The different parts of the label are described below:

Fig. 5 Flexy 201 Label

Label Definition

PN Part Number

(see syntax in Syntax of the Part Number, p. 14)

SN Serial Number YYWW-SSSS-PP

YY = 2 last digits of production year WW = production week number SSSS = Sequential production number PP = Product Code

MAC MAC address of the Ethernet adapter

Rating Power supply requirements

Marks CE, UL,... logos if applicable

Syntax of the Part Number

FLEXY12233_44AA/BB

Position(s) Description Acceptable values

FLEXY Name of the eWON device model Only Flexy (constant)

1 Single figure

Defines routing capabilities

1 M2M Data Gateway

2 M2M Router

22 Two figures

Defines the type of the motherboard

01 4 Ethernet ports

02 1 Ethernet port & 1 Serial port

03 1 Ethernet port & 1 MPI port

33 Two figures

Defines the primary software option

00 No primary software option

44 Two figures

Defines the secondary software option

00 No secondary software option

AA Two capital letters

Defines the firmware language

MA EN + FR + DE + IT

/BB Two capital letters

Defines the model type

S Compliance with UL / IEC / EN 60950 Standard

H Compliance with Hazardous Location (C1D2)

Marks

Marks Description

Conformité Européenne or European Conformity (EC)

UL Recognized - Underwriters Laboraties

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4.2 Mechanical Dimensions

Fig. 6 Mechanical Dimensions

In the above picture:

• Unit: Dimensions are in millimeters (mm).

• Accuracy: Suited only for implementation drawings (rounded @ full mm).

Shaded areas show provisions of empty space that should be considered in the implementation arrangement.

The provision of empty space in front of the slot fillers is spared for the connectors of extension cards. Even if the application requires no extension card(s), it is good practice to plan the free space anyhow, in case an extension card is inserted later on.

4.3 Base Unit Interface

This section addresses the interface that represents the eWON Flexy base units. The items numbered in the image below are explained subsequently in separate paragraphs.

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Fig. 7 Base Unit Interface

1 LED panel

2 RESET button - BI1

3 SD card slot

4 Main connector

Used to connect the power supply and the digital I/O

4 slots fillers Can be removed and replaced by extension cards

6 Main board communication interfaces

Depends on the base unit type (in the above picture: 4 Ethernet Ports)

4.3.1 LED Panel

The LED panel displays the system status and is located opposite the eWON logo. The following table explains the common LEDs of all base units.

Fig. 8 LED Panel Example of a Flexy

Label Definition

PWR Power

Steady green = unit is powered on

USR User

Blinking green slowly = Unit is ok Red pattern = special attention required

DI1 Digital IN 1

Green = ON : Signal on Input 1 detected

DI2 Digital IN 2

Green = ON : Signal on Input 2 detected

DO Digital output

Green = ON : Signal on Output detected

BI1 Button BI1 input

Steady green = reset button is being pressed

Specific LEDs of each base unit model are addressed in distinct chapters.

4.3.2 Reset Button

The reset button allows the reset of the Flexy partially (Reset Level 1) or completely (Reset Level 2). For the reset procedures check Resetting the Flexy, p. 28.

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4.3.3 SD Card Slot

The SD card can be used for two purposes:

• Easy Commissioning: Configure a Flexy and perform actions such as a firmware upgrade / downgrade, recovery, restore a backup, Talk2M account integration, ...

• Extended User Memory: Named as the EUM card, it increases the user memory capacity of the Flexy.

For more information on each of those possibilities, easy commissioning or EUM, please refer to the Related Documents, p. 3.

4.3.4 Main Connector

The Flexy is powered via its main connector using a male connector (a mating female connector with screw terminals is delivered with the eWON Flexy base units).

For details see Main Connector, p. 31.

4.3.5 Four Slots for Extensions

The slot fillers can be removed to add extension cards. A general overview of the available extension cards is available in the Extension Cards, p. 33.

It is recommended to never leave a slot empty. Either a slot filler or an extension card should always be inserted in the Flexy.

4.3.6 Specific Interface

4 Ethernet Ports Model (Flexy 101 & 201)

Fig. 9 Interface of the Flexy 101 & 201

The LAN interface consists of a 4 auto-sense Ethernet ports (10/100 Mbps). Auto-sense means that both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45 terminations at both ends can be used. Default parameters see Factory Default IP Settings, p. 26.

However, the minimum required regarding the Ethernet cable type is Cat.5 with RJ45 connectors.

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LED Interface

Fig. 10 LED Panel of the Flexy 101 & 201

Label Definition

LAN1 Ethernet activity on port 1

Green steady = Ethernet link OK Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx and Tx)

LAN2 Ethernet activity on port 2 (same as above)

LAN3 Ethernet activity on port 3 (same as above)

LAN4 Ethernet activity on port 4 (same as above)

Serial Port Model (Flexy 102 & 202)

Fig. 11 Interface of the Flexy 102 & 202

The above picture shows:

• 1 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100.

• SubD 9 male RS232/422/485 port 1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.

LAN Port

The LAN interface consists of one auto-sense Ethernet port (10/100 Mbps). Auto-sense means that both UTP Class 5 direct and crossed cables with RJ45 terminations at both ends can be used. Default parameters see Factory Default IP Settings, p. 26.

However, the minimum required regarding the Ethernet cable type is Cat.5 with RJ45 connectors.

Serial Port

The configuration of the physical serial mode is done through the device web interface. Possible configurations are RS232, RS422 and RS485. There is no dip switch settings required.

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LED Interface

Fig. 12 LED Panel of the Flexy 102 & 202

Label Definition

LNK Ethernet link

Green steady = Ethernet link OK

ACT Ethernet activity

Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx & Tx)

232 RS232 mode

Green steady = port configured in RS232 mode

SER Green flashing = RX/TX traffic on serial port

HD Half duplex

Green steady = configured in RS485 mode

POL Polarization resistors

Green steady = Polarization and termination ON

MPI Port Model (Flexy 103 & 203)

Fig. 13 Interface of the Flexy 103 & 203

The above picture shows:

• 1 x RJ45 ports switch LAN Ethernet 10/100.

• SubD 9 female MPI-port 1500V functional galvanic isolation through the power supply isolation from ground.

LAN Port

However, the minimum required regarding the Ethernet cable type is Cat.5 with RJ45 connectors.

MPI Port

The MPI - Profibus port allows the connection to an MPI or Profibus network. No further hardware configuration is required.

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LED Interface

Fig. 14 LED Panel of the Flexy 103 & 203

Label Definition

LNK Ethernet link

Green steady = Ethernet link OK

ACT Ethernet activity

Green flashing = Ethernet traffic (Rx & Tx)

MPI MPI status

Green flashing = TX activity on the MPI port

MTK MPI token

Green steady = Hold Token in MPI operation mode

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5 Extension Cards

5.1 Base Unit Slot Compatibility

The eWON Flexy base units feature two type of slots :

• The type-A slots are the two first slots starting from the left

• The type-B slots are the two last slots

Fig. 15 Flexy Slot Compatibility

Some cards fit in both type-A and type-B slots. Others don't. Cards that fit in only one type of slot have a mechanical Poka-Yoke security.

The reference code of the Flexy extension cards includes a letter that defines their compatibility either with “A” slots, “B” slots or both.

• FLA xxxx - designates cards that fit into “A” slots

• FLB xxxx - designates cards that fit into “B” slots

• FLX xxxx - designates cards that fit into both “A” and “B” slots

In addition to the card reference, each type of extension card bears a visual compatibility symbol on its front panel.

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Fig. 16 Slot Compatibility Markings

Indication Design Location

●●○○

2 first slots only - Type-A

●●●●

Any slot - Type-X

○○●●

2 last slots only - Type-B

5.2 Extension Card Insertion

Wait 30 seconds after turning off the equipment before inserting (or removing) an extension card in order to avoid possible damage to the eWON Flexy base units and the extension cards.

Remove the slot filler of the location the new card will be inserted. To do this, press on both ends of the cover, note that the hooks are off-centered.

Insert the extension card carefully and slide it down until the hook clicks. Make sure the card is completely inserted. DO NOT insist if a resistance is felt when trying to insert the card, it probably means the extension card is being placed in a wrong slot. In such case, check slot compatibility of the relevant extension card. Refer to Base Unit Slot Compatibility, p. 21.

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Fig. 17 Slot Removal

1 Hooks to be pressed are off-centered – press while pulling upwards

2 This metal tag soldered on the PCB acts as mistake-proof security (mating stop in housing)

In the situation where an extension card has been inadvertently forced in a wrong slot, the Flexy will detect it and will NOT complete its BOOT sequence. Therefore, the unit will not be accessible through its LAN interface. The slot error is returned by the USR LED: red on for 1 sec, off for 0.5 sec).

Boot the unit so it can detect the inserted extension cards. As explained in Detected Cards

Displayed in the System Page, p. 27, the web interface of the Flexy has a diagnostic page

showing the extension cards in their order of detection (from left to right).

5.3 Powering On the Flexy with its Extension Cards

The normal boot sequence of the Flexy takes approximately 25 seconds to complete. During this process, all LEDs of the left row go ON for a while, except BI1 as long as the RESET button is not pressed.

If the RESET button was pressed, the USR LED will be orange for a little time.

As soon as the boot process is finished and the unit is ready to be used, the USR LED blinks green slowly.

The extension card types are detected slot per slot during the boot sequence and are automatically installed from a system standpoint. If an extension card was inserted in a wrong slot, the boot sequence is interrupted and the USR LED is flashing RED 1x short 3x long and communication through the Ethernet port is no longer possible.

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5.4 Multiple Extension Cards

5.4.1 Detection Order

The boot sequence of the Flexy includes an automated detection of the inserted extension cards. This detection is done sequentially, slot per slot starting from left to right (when holding the Flexy with its logo on the right side).

5.4.2 Software Compatibility of Multiple Cards Combination

The eWON Flexy base units allow to insert multiple extension cards of the same type. Some configurations including multiple extension cards, even if mechanically acceptable, are not supported by the embedded software. Cards in excess are ignored during the automated detection process which means that the base unit and its running extension cards will operate normally.

The ignored card(s) will appear in the Diagnostic > Status > Info > System but they will not be functional.

Fig. 18 Order of the Extension Cards

The picture above shows an example of a configuration that would be OK mechanically and power wise but would not be supported by the firmware.

During the boot process, the first 2 serial port extension cards (1 & 2) are detected and can be used then the 2 single Ethernet cards (3 & 4) are also detected. The second single Ethernet card (4) is not supported by the firmware and so it cannot be used. The presence of this “ignored”card in the base unit does not alter the operation of the base unit itself nor does it alter its “accepted” extension cards.

5.5 Extension Card Power Requirements

The internal power converter of the eWON Flexy base units has been thought to cover a broad range of different combinations of extension cards. Users should make sure the total power demand of the extension cards does not exceed the capabilities of the base unit. That is why the notion of “energy points” has been introduced.

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5.5.1 Available Energy Points (Base Unit)

Each base unit type has a certain amount of available energy points.

These available energy points depend on the temperature range in which the equipment will be used. Considering the fact very few applications require the equipment to actually work between 50° and 70°C, the available energy points per base unit type are specified for both up to 50°C max. and up to 70°C max.:

Available Energy Points per Base Unit Type

Ethernet Flexy 101 & 201

Serial Flexy 102 & 202

MPI Flexy 103 & 203

Available energy points (max. 50°C)

29 30 31

Available energy points (max. 70°C)

20 21 22

5.5.2 Energy Demand Points (Extension Cards)

Each extension card requires a certain amount of energy demand points.

These energy demand points per extension card type are specified in the table of Extension

Cards, p. 33.

Example of Energy Demand Points

2 serial ports FLA 3301

Single Ethernet FLX 3101

3G GSM FLB 3202

Energy demande points 1 1 10

5.5.3 Power Balance Check Example

Considering the configuration shown in the second picture of Base Unit Slot Compatibility, p. 21.

Energy points (max. 50°C)

Energy points (max. 70°C)

Available energy points for base unit: Flexy 201 29 20

Energy demand for 2 serial ports card: FLA 3301 1 1

Energy demand for single Ethernet card: FLX 3101 1 1

Energy demand for 3G GSM card: FLB 3202 10 10

Energy Balance 17 8

Both results are higher than 0 which means that this combination works.

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6 IP Address & Access to the Web Configuration

6.1 Factory Default IP Settings

Characteristics Values

LAN IP address 10.0.0.53

LAN subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Gateway 0.0.0.0

Since firmware version 10, the WAN IP address is set by default in DHCP mode.

6.2 Powering On

Power the unit on and wait approximately 25 seconds until the boot process is completed.

After a successful boot process the USR LED is blinking green slowly.

If the USR LED is blinking red according to a given pattern, it indicates an interruption of the boot process due to a problem. The most frequent issues are:

• an extension card is inserted in a wrong slot: USR LED blinking pattern is red 1x short, 3x long

• a duplicate IP address was detected on the LAN network: USR LED blinking pattern is red 1x short, 1x long

For other LED patterns in case of error, please refer to the RG-0001-00: General Reference

Guide.

6.3 Connecting to the LAN IP Address

Establish the first communication with the Flexy by using eWON companion tool eBuddy which can be downloaded from www.ewon.biz/support.

Connect one of the LAN ports of the Flexy to the computer point-to-point or through a network provided the default IP address of the Flexy will not conflict with another connected device.

Start the eBuddy application. The application scans through the Ethernet adapter network and retrieves the connected eWON devices displaying the IP address, subnet mask and serial number.

The utility also allows the modification of the default IP address without being necessarily in the same network range. To do so, follow this process:

1. Start the eBuddy utility

2. Optional: Highlight the row representing the device which IP address needs to be modified

3. Click on the button “Set IP” from the top bar menu or hit F2 keyboard shortcut

4. If step 2 has been fulfilled, the serial number of the selected device appears in the new popup. If not, indicate the serial number of the device that needs to be modified. Click Next

5. Indicate the new IP address and its subnet mask. By clicking Next, eBuddy sends the command to the device to change its IP address and to reboot

6. Wait until the reboot has ended to reach the Flexy on its new IP address

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6.4 Web Interface

While the computer is connected to a LAN port of the Flexy, open an Internet browser and reach the Flexy web server which URL is the LAN IP address of the Flexy (default is 10.0.0.53).

Another way to access the web panel of the Flexy is by using eBuddy with its EZ DHCP feature. For more info, refer to AUG-0063-00: eBuddy.

Before beginning the configuration of the Flexy, an authentication is required.

Default login & password are both adm. For security reasons, default password must be modified. To change it, go to Configuration > Users Setup and double click on the adm entry to edit its parameters. Enter the new password twice and click Save.

At the very first boot of the Flexy or after a reset level 2 and after successfully logging in, an interface language selection will be proposed.

A configuration wizard will be proposed afterwards which sets the configuration of the Flexy but also the connection to the Talk2M environment.

On eWON website, a Quick Start Guide can be found which helps in the configuration of the Flexy.

6.4.1 Detected Cards Displayed in the System Page

The System page allows to check the status of the system including detected extension cards.

To access the system status summary, click on Diagnostic > Status > System Info > System.

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7 Resetting the Flexy

The reset button BI1 is located on the right side of the eWON Flexy base units (see Reset

Button, p. 16). The reset function of this button is active only if pressed while powering on. The

Flexy features two type of reset levels. A table with the impacted configuration zones per reset level can be found in Reset Impact Matrix, p. 29.

7.1 Normal Boot Sequence

If the RESET button was pressed, the USR LED will be orange for a little time.

As soon as the boot process is finished and the unit is ready to be used, the USR LED blinks green slowly.

7.2 First Level Reset (User Reset)

The first level reset consists in formatting only the “user files” part of the non volatile memory. This type of reset does not modify the communication parameters of the Flexy.

How to generate a first level reset:

1. Power the unit OFF and ON again

2. Immediately press and maintain the reset button. The LED labeled BI1 turns ON

3. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the USR LED blinks red 1x per second

4. Immediately release the button. The LED labeled BI1 turns OFF. If the button keeps being pressed at this point, the second level reset will be engaged

5. Wait approximately 30 seconds until the reset procedure is completed.

6. The Flexy restarts automatically and the unit is ready to be used, the USR LED blinks green slowly.

7.3 Second Level Reset (Factory Reset)

This second level reset formats all non volatile memories and erases the Flexy back to its factory defaults. This operation consists in 3 steps:

• Erasement of all non volatile memories, including all COM parameters and IP addresses

• Full hardware auto test with result shown by the USR LED

• Return to factory configuration (default one)

How to generate a second level reset:

1. Power the unit OFF and ON again

2. Immediately press and maintain the reset button. The LED labeled BI1 turns ON

3. Wait approximately 35 seconds until the USR LED remains red steady

4. When this state is reached, release the button. The LED labeled BI1 turns OFF

5. It takes no longer than 5 seconds to complete.

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6. Check if the auto test is successful, the USR LED blinks red following a pattern of 200ms ON and 1,5 sec OFF. The Flexy does not restart in normal mode by itself and remains in this diagnose mode.

7. Power the Flexy OFF and ON again to reboot the unit in normal mode. As described before, the Flexy returns to its default COM parameters and factory IP addresses (default LAN IP: 10.0.0.53) after this second level reset is performed.

If a different pattern than the successful auto test one is displayed then this pattern reflects an issue.

The pattern starts with 200ms ON (beginning of the pattern) followed by OFF and a certain number of times 1 sec ON which allows to identify the nature of the detected problem. Please write down the observed pattern and contact the local distributor referring to the pattern error.

7.4 Reset Impact Matrix

Erased or Reset Preserved

Impact Reset Level 1 User Reset

User(s) LAN IP address + mask

adm password Internet access

Tags Language settings

IO Server config COM settings (modem, etc)

Gateway config Talk2M config + key

eWON Identification Proxy configuration

User Web site Memory configuration

User Scripts

Impact Reset Level 2 Factory Reset

LAN IP address + mask Nothing

Internet access

Language settings

COM settings (modem, etc)

Talk2M config + key

Proxy configuration

Memory configuration

User(s)

adm password

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