JDS Uniphase RS-232 User Manual

Web Xpander

Installation and Operation

Manual

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Document Rev 1.4

February 2004

12VDC Power Input

Web Xpander

Programming
Connector

Reset
Button

RS-232 Input from PC

Ethernet port to
Network Router

RS-232 Output to
Controller (Stargate)

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Welcome to Web Xpander

Web Xpander is a serial (RS-232) to ethernet module with embedded web pages that
allow monitoring and control of STARGATE via the internet and/or local area network
(for downloading schedules see Appendix E). Web Xpander can also be used with
STARGATE-Lite, TimeCommander-Plus, TimeCommander, CommStar and HomeBase
controllers.

What’s Included

• One Web Xpander circuit board

• One short modular data cable

• One each Red/Black power wires

• Two M/F standoffs (circuit board support posts)

• Two F/F standoffs (circuit board support posts)

• Four screws

• One CDROM with support documentation and software

What You Need

• STARGATE, WinEVM and modular data cable

• Home network – see “Network Connection” below

• Windows 95 or newer operating system (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP)

• Web Browser – Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater

Installing the Web Xpander

The Web Xpander is designed to attach directly to STARGATE’s Telephone/Voice
Board or to the main motherboard (STARGATE-Lite).

1. Unplug the STARGATE power transformer from the AC outlet

2. If you are using a 12V backup battery, disconnect the battery from the STARGATE

“BATTERY +12V” and “BATTERY GND” terminals.

Mounting to STARGATE’s Telephone/Voice Board
3a. Remove the two screws from the Telephone/Voice board at the end nearest the phone

jacks. Using the supplied two standoffs that have screw holes on the top and exposed
threads on the bottom, attach the standoffs to the Telephone/Voice board as shown in
the photo. (Continue with step 4)

Mounting to STARGATE-Lite (no Telephone/Voice Board)
3b. Using the supplied two standoffs that have screw holes on both sides, and two of the

supplied screws, attach the standoffs to the STARGATE main circuit board in the two
holes just behind the row of serial ports as shown in the photo.

4. Place the Web Xpander on top of the standoffs with the network and serial jacks

facing the same direction as the STARGATE jacks and attach with two screws as
shown in the photo.

5. Connect the supplied red and black pair of wires from the “Aux 12V” terminals to the

corresponding terminals on the Web Xpander board. Use the red wire for +12 and the
black wire for ground.

6. Remove the data cable from the STARGATE jack labeled COM1 (the other end is

connected to your PC/WinEVM) and plug this end into the jack on the Web Xpander
labeled “PC”.

7. Plug one end of the short black data cable into the STARGATE jack labeled COM1

8. Plug the other end of the short black data cable into the black telephone type jack on

the Web Xpander labeled “Controller”.

8. If you are using a 12V backup battery, re-connect the battery to the STARGATE

9. Plug the STARGATE power transformer into an AC outlet

Network Connection

The Web Xpander can be connected to a network in many ways. The most common
methods are:

• Direct connection to a single PC using a cross-over cable

• Connection to a network hub which is connected to one or more PCs

• Connection to a Cable/DSL Router which provides internet access to both the Web

Xpander and PCs on the local network (Ideal Configuration).

1. Direct Connection to a Single PC

This method is applicable in situations where you simply want to communicate with the
Web Xpander from a web browser on a local PC. To connect to the Web Xpander in this
manner you will need a crossover network cable. This cable is very similar in function
to a null-modem cable used when connecting two PCs together using their serial ports. A
standard ethernet network cable is wired differently and will not work in this
configuration.

2. Connection to a Network Hub

This method is common in both large and small networked environments. Connect the
Web Xpander to the hub using a standard RJ-45 network cable. Connect any other
computers to the hub, also using standard network cables. The Web Xpander will be
accessible (once configured) by other computers connected via the hub.

3. Connection to a Cable/DSL Router

This is the most ideal situation in that it allows you to access your STARGATE via the
Web Xpander from your home network as well as anywhere on the internet once you’ve
configured both the Web Xpander and your router. In most cases, the router will also act
as a DHCP server and provide the initial network settings for the Web Xpander.

Network Configuration

Every device on a TCP/IP network must have a unique IP address. IP addresses are
always numeric and in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx. The default Web Xpander IP address
is “192.168.0.5” (if no DHCP server was found). Most home cable/dsl routers default to
“192.168.0.1” for the router and dynamically assign addresses (using DHCP) to PCs
starting from “192.168.0.100”.

When you first power up the Web Xpander (and after either a power loss or by pressing
the small reset button) it will attempt to retrieve its network settings using DHCP unless
you have disabled this feature.

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The principle is that a device
that knows nothing about its own network settings sends out a broadcast saying, in effect,
tell me what to do. The DHCP server is listening for these broadcasts, and responds with
information containing the settings that device should have. Typically the information
returned contains IP address, netmask, gateway and DNS settings. Most home
Cable/DSL routers support DHCP “out of the box.”

After you’ve connected the Web Xpander and applied power to the STARGATE, run
WinEVM on your PC. After WinEVM starts, click the MegaController button. A
properly functioning MegaController dialog indicates that the data cables are correctly
installed between the PC and the Web Xpander, and between the Web Xpander and the
controller.

Viewing Current Network Settings

You can use the “:netinfo=” command to view the current network settings of the Web
Xpander using WinEVM. From the MegaController screen, click ASCII and send the
command “:netinfo=” (no quotes) out of the controller to COM1. The network
settings should appear in the MegaController log window.

If your PC and Web Xpander are connected through a Cable/DSL router and your PC and
router are already configured to use addresses in the range displayed, open a web browser
and type “http://” followed by the IP Address displayed. (example: http://192.168.0.5) in
the address bar and press Enter. If everything is configured properly, you should be
prompted for a username and password to access the Web Xpander. The default
username and password are both “webx”.

If your Web Xpander is connected using network configurations 1 or 2 (above) you may
need to manually set the IP address of the PC or the Web Xpander.

Manually Configuring Web Xpander Network Settings

You can send commands to the Web Xpander via the STARGATE by using the “ASCII”
button on the MegaController in WinEVM.

1. Start WinEVM

2. Click the MegaController icon

3. Click the ASCII button

4. Select “Out of Controller” and “Com1”

5. Type one or more of the following network configuration commands to configure

your Web Xpander to function on your network

Note: Once you can access the Web Xpander via the web (Internet Explorer) all of
these settings are accessible from the “Settings” button.

A full listing of Web Xpander commands is available in Appendix A

Click “Send” to
issue ASCII data.
Click “OK” to close.

“Send ASCII” dialog accessed by clicking ASCII from

the WinEVM MegaController

Command Description Example

:ipaddr=
:ipmask=
:ipgate=
:dns=
:dhcp=
:smtp=

:user=

:pass=

:webport=

Sets the IP Address
Sets the Netmask
Sets the Gateway Address
Sets the DNS Address
Enabled/Disables DHCP
Sets the outgoing (SMTP) mail
server name
Sets the user name required for
access
Sets the password required for
access
Sets the port (default = 80) for
the web server

:ipaddr=192.168.0.20
:ipmask=255.255.255.0
:ipgate=192.168.0.1
:dns=192.168.0.1
:dhcp=1 or :dhcp=0
:smtp=smtp.comcast.net

:user=myname

:pass=mypass

:webport=80

:telnet=

:reset=
:factory=

:netinfo=

The Web Xpander must be reset (either with the :reset= command or by pressing the
reset button on the Web Xpander circuit board) for these changes to take effect.

Sets the port (default = 23) for
telnet (Ethernet to Serial)
Resets the Web Xpander
Sets network values to factory
presets (must be followed by
:reset=)

Displays network settings

:telnet=23

:reset=
:factory=

:netinfo=

Web Pages

When you access the Web Xpander with a web browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater
recommended) you’ll see the main menu. The main menu consists of 16 buttons grouped
in to four functional areas. Clicking on each button will display a web page particular to
the button selected.

LIGHTING

Single click “On”, “Off”
or “Idle” to change status.
Click device Name then
select Set Level or Preset
Level to adjust brightness.

A/V

SECURITY

Select Output then
single click on the Name
to send IR command.

Select security Command
and Partition or Zone then
click “Send Command.”

HVAC

X10

Type in or click Inc/Dec
to adjust Set Temperature
then click “Set” to apply.

DIGITAL

g

ANALOG

RELAY

FLAG

Single click “On” or “Off” to
change the status of a relay.

VARIABLE

Single click “Set”, “Clear” or
“Idle” to change status of a flag.

Type in or click Inc/Dec to
adjust variable value then
click “Load” to apply.

Green “Clear” button
indicates a value of zero.
Red “Load” button indicates
a value

reater than zero.

TIMER

ASCII

HISTORY

Click “Send” to
issue ASCII data.