Moxa 8600 User Manual

ioPAC 8600 Hardware User’s Manual

Version 1.2, April 2019

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ioPAC 8600 Hardware User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 1-2

Package Checklist ............................................................................................................................... 1-2

Appearance and Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 1-3

Appearance ................................................................................................................................ 1-3

Dimensions................................................................................................................................. 1-4

System Module Selection Guide ............................................................................................................ 1-5

System Module Hardware Specifications ................................................................................................ 1-6

CPU10 System Module ................................................................................................................. 1-6

CPU30 System Module ................................................................................................................. 1-7

Common Specifications ................................................................................................................ 1-8

2. Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Basic Installation ................................................................................................................................ 2-2

Wall-Mounting Kit Installation Procedure ........................................................................................ 2-2

Module Installation Procedure (Power-Off) ...................................................................................... 2-3

Module Installation Procedure (Power-On) ...................................................................................... 2-3

Configuring the Power ......................................................................................................................... 2-4

Powering on the ioPAC Controller .................................................................................................. 2-4

Installing a microSD Card .................................................................................................................... 2-4

ioPAC 8600 LED Indicators ................................................................................................................... 2-5

System LEDs .............................................................................................................................. 2-7

C/C++ Version LEDs: LED1 and LED2 ............................................................................................ 2-7

IEC 61131-3 Compliant LEDs: R/S and ERR .................................................................................... 2-7

Communication LEDs ................................................................................................................... 2-8

The Rotary Switch .............................................................................................................................. 2-8

IEC 61131-3 Models .................................................................................................................... 2-8

C/C++ Models ............................................................................................................................ 2-9

Reset Button: Factory Reset Process ..................................................................................................... 2-9

Connecting to the Network ................................................................................................................. 2-10

Ethernet Jumper Settings ........................................................................................................... 2-10

Ethernet Communication ............................................................................................................ 2-10

Serial Connectivity ............................................................................................................................ 2-13

Serial Console (Debug Port) ........................................................................................................ 2-13

3. The RTUxpress Utility ........................................................................................................................ 3-1

RTUxpress Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3-2

Quick Start ................................................................................................................................. 3-3

User Interface ............................................................................................................................. 3-6

Device and Service Configuration ........................................................................................................ 3-16

Settings Page ........................................................................................................................... 3-16

Log Message Window ................................................................................................................. 3-16

4. 86M/85M Module Hardware Introduction ......................................................................................... 4-1

I/O and Communication Module Descriptions .......................................................................................... 4-2

Common Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 4-2

Module Specifications .......................................................................................................................... 4-3

86M-1620D-T: 16 DIs, sink, 24 to 110 VDC, channel LED................................................................. 4-3

86M-1832D-T: 8 DIs, sink/source, 24 VDC, ch-to-ch isolation, channel LED ........................................ 4-5

86M-2604D-T: 6 relays, form A (N.O.), channel LED ........................................................................ 4-8

86M-2821D-T: 8 DOs, source, 24 to 110 VDC, channel LED ............................................................ 4-12

86M-2830D-T: 8 DOs, sink, 24 VDC, ch-to-ch isolation, channel LED ............................................... 4-14

86M-4420-T: 4 AOs, 0 to 10 V, -10 to 10 V, 0 to 20 mA, or 4 to 20 mA ........................................... 4-17

86M-5212U-T: 2-port 2-wire Ethernet switch ................................................................................ 4-19

86M-5250-T: 2 CAN ports, channel LED ....................................................................................... 4-21

85M-1602-T: 16 DIs, sink/source, 24 VDC, dry contact .................................................................. 4-23

85M-2600-T: 16 DOs, sink, 24 VDC ............................................................................................. 4-26

85M-38XX-T: 8 AIs .................................................................................................................... 4-29

85M-5401-T: 4 serial ports (RS-232/422/485 3-in-1) .................................................................... 4-36

85M-6600-T: RTDs .................................................................................................................... 4-40

85M-6810-T: 8 TCs ................................................................................................................... 4-42

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1. Introduction

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Overview

Package Checklist

Appearance and Dimensions

 Appearance

 Dimensions

System Module Selection Guide

System Module Hardware Specifications

 CPU10 System Module

 CPU30 System Module

 Common Specifications

ioPAC 8600 Hardware Introduction

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Overview

The ioPAC 8600 modular programmable controller supports a modular CPU, power, backplane, and I/Os,

giving users greater flexibility for selecting CPU, power, backplane, and I/O modules for different

applications. The controllers have 5, 9, or 12 I/O slots and support both 85M series and 86M series

modules. The ioPAC 8600 supports C/C++ and IEC 61131-3 programming capability, rail-level surge and

ESD protection, a -40 to 75°C operating temperature range, anti-vibration, hot-swappability of modules, as

well as two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports with two MACs (Port Trunking ready) or Ethernet bypass function

with one MAC. With Moxa’s MX-AOPC UA Suite, the ioPAC 8600 series provides a comprehensive solution for

data acquisition and control applications in harsh environments.

Package Checklist

ioPAC 8600 CPU

• ioPAC 8600 CPU module

• Serial console cable (C/C++ models only)

• Documentation and software CD

ioPAC 8600 Power

• ioPAC 8600 power module

ioPAC 8600 Backplane

• ioPAC 8600 backplane module

86M Modules

• 86M module

Optional Accessories (can be purchased separately)

• WK-75: Wall Mounting kit

• CBL-M12D(MM4P)/RJ45-100 IP67: M12 to RJ45 cable

• CBL-RJ458P-100: 8-pin RJ45 CAT5 Ethernet cable, 100 cm

• CBL-F9DPF1x4-BK-100: Serial console cable

• CBL-M44M9x4-50: DB44 to 4-port DB9 female serial cable

• 85M-BKTES: Empty slot cover for ioPAC 85xx and 86xx modules (3 pcs per package)

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Appearance and Dimensions

Appearance

ioPAC 8600 CPU Module

The following figures show the ioPAC 8600 CPU module. There are two types of CPU module. The ioPAC

8600-CPU10 is a standard CPU module with a 32-bit ARM9 192 MHz CPU. The ioPAC 8600-CPU30 is a more

powerful CPU module with a 32-bit Cortex-A8 1 GHz CPU. The two modules have both RJ45 and M12 LAN

connectors.

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ioPAC 8600 Power Module

The following figure shows the ioPAC 8600 power module. Users can choose between a 15 W version or a 30

W version.

Dimensions

ioPAC 8600 with 5 Slots

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ioPAC 8600-CPU10-RJ45-C-T

CPU, C/C++, RJ45

NOTE

Conformal coating available on request.

ioPAC 8600 with 9 Slots

ioPAC 8600 with 12 Slots

System Module Selection Guide

Model Name Description

ioPAC 8600-CPU30-M12-C-T 1 GHz CPU, C/C++, M12

ioPAC 8600-CPU30-M12-IEC-T 1 GHz CPU, IEC 61131-3, M12

ioPAC 8600-CPU30-RJ45-C-T 1 GHz CPU, C/C++, RJ45

ioPAC 8600-CPU30-RJ45-IEC-T 1 GHz CPU, IEC 61131-3, RJ45

ioPAC 8600-CPU10-M12-C-T CPU, C/C++, M12

ioPAC 8600-CPU10-M12-IEC-T CPU, IEC 61131-3, M12

ioPAC 8600-CPU10-RJ45-IEC-T CPU, IEC 61131-3, RJ45

ioPAC 8600-PW10-15W-T 15 W PWR, 24-110 VDC

ioPAC 8600-PW10-30W-T 30 W PWR, 24-110 VDC

ioPAC 8600-BM005-T 5-slot backplane

ioPAC 8600-BM009-T 9-slot backplane

ioPAC 8600-BM012-T 12-slot backplane

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Computer

CPU Type:

OS:

Clock:

(retains charge for 7 days)

Memory

SDRAM:

Flash:

FRAM:

microSD™ Slot:

Note: For units operating in extreme temperatures, industrial

required.

Switches & Buttons

Rotary

Button:

Ethernet Interface

LAN:

Protection:

Automation Languages: C/C++ or IEC 61131-3

Protocols:

SNTP, SMTP

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

Power Requirements

Input Current :

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time:

Standard:

System Module Hardware Specifications

CPU10 System Module

32-bit ARM9 192 MHz CPU

Linux

Real-time clock with super capacitor

512 MB DDR3(L)

32 MB (10 MB reserved for user)

128 KB

Up to 32 GB (SDHC compatible)

-grade, wide-temperature microSD cards are

Switch: 0 to 9

Reset to factory defaults

2 x 10/100 Mbps, Ethernet bypass or 2 MACs (IPs), jumper selectable, RJ45 or M12

1.5 kV magnetic isolation

Modbus TCP/RTU (master/slave), SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP,

200 mA @ 24 VDC

1,032,466 hrs

Telcordia SR332

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 176°F)

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Computer

CPU Type:

OS:

Clock:

(retains charge for 7 days)

Memory

SDRAM:

eMMC:

SPI

microSD™ Slot: Up to 32 GB (SDHC 2.0 compatible)

Note: For units operating in extreme temperatures, industrial

required.

Switches & Buttons

Rotary Switch:

Button:

Ethernet Interface

LAN:

Protection:

Automation Languages:

Protocols:

SNTP, SMTP

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature:

Power Requirements

Input Current :

MTBF (mean time between failures)

Time:

Standard:

CPU30 System Module

32-bit Cortex-A8 1 GHz CPU

Real-time Linux (PREEMPT_RT)

Real-time clock with super capacitor

512 MB DDR3(L)

4 GB (1.7 GB reserved for user)

-NVRAM: 128 KB

-grade, wide-temperature microSD cards are

0 to 9

Reset to factory defaults

2 x 10/100 Mbps, Ethernet bypass or 2 MACs (IPs), jumper selectable, RJ45 or M12

1.5 kV magnetic isolation

C/C++ or IEC 61131-3

Modbus TCP/RTU (master/slave), SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, BOOTP,

223 mA @ 24 VDC

1,358,656 hrs

Telcordia SR332

-40 to 75°C (-40 to 176°F)

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Power Requirements

Input Voltage:

Physical Characteristics

Housing:

Dimensions:

• 5

• 9

• 12

Weight (system only):

• 5

• 9

• 12

Mounting:

IEC 61000

Rail Traffic:

*This product is suitable

more detailed statement, click here: www.moxa.com/doc/specs/EN_50155_Compliance.pdf

Warranty

Warranty Period:

Details:

Common Specifications

24 to 110 VDC (16.8 to 154 VDC)

Aluminum

-slot version: 205.65 x 133.35 x 100 mm (8.1 x 5.25 x 3.94 in)

-slot version: 324.8 x 133.35 x 100 mm (12.79 x 5.25 x 3.94 in)

-slot version: 401 x 132.2 x 100 mm (15.79 x 5.2 x 3.94 in)

-slot version: 2560 g (5.64 lb)

-slot version: 3690 g (8.14 lb)

-slot version: 3090 g (6.81 lb)

Wall-mounting kit

Environmental Limits

Operating Temperature: -40 to 75°C (-40 to 176°F)

Storage Temperature: -40 to 85°C (-40 to 185°F)

Ambient Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

Shock: IEC 60068-2-27

Vibration: IEC 60068-2-6

Altitude: Up to 2000 m

Note: Please contact Moxa if you require products guaranteed to function properly at higher altitudes.

Standa

Safety: UL 508

EMC: EN 55032/24

EMI: FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, CISPR 32

EMS:

IEC 61000-4-2 ESD: Contact: 6 kV; Air: 8 kV

IEC 61000-4-3 RS:

80 MHz to 1000 MHz: 20 V/m

rds and Certifications

00 MHz to 2000 MHz: 10 V/m

00 MHz to 2700 MHz: 5 V/m

00 MHz to 6000 MHz: 3 V/m

-4-4 EFT: Power: 1 kV; Signal: 0.5 kV

-4-5 Surge:

ower: 2 kV (L-PE), 1 kV (L-L)

ignal: 2 kV (L-PE), 1 kV (L-L)

-4-6 CS: 10 V IEC 61000-4-8 PFMF: 100 A/m

EN 50155*, EN 50121-4

for rolling stock railway applications, as defined by the EN 50155 standard. For a

5 years

See www.moxa.com/warranty

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2. Installation

This chapter includes instructions on how to install the ioPAC 8600.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

Basic Installation

 Wall-Mounting Kit Installation Procedure

 Module Installation Procedure (Power-Off)

 Module Installation Procedure (Power-On)

Configuring the Power

 Powering on the ioPAC Controller

Installing a microSD Card

ioPAC 8600 LED Indicators

 System LEDs

 C/C++ Version LEDs: LED1 and LED2

 IEC 61131-3 Compliant LEDs: R/S and ERR

 Communication LEDs

The Rotary Switch

 IEC 61131-3 Models

 C/C++ Models

Reset Button: Factory Reset Process

Connecting to the Network

 Ethernet Jumper Settings

 Ethernet Communication

Serial Connectivity

 Serial Console (Debug Port)

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Basic Installation

To ensure proper cooling, when installing the ioPAC 8600, make sure there is at least 5 cm of space

between the ioPAC and items (other devices, walls, etc.), located next to the ioPAC.

Wall-Mounting Kit Installation Procedure

The wall-mounting kit is an inbox accessory for the ioPAC 8600 backplane module.

STEP 1: Screw the Wall Mounting Kit to the back of the ioPAC 8600, as shown below:

STEP 2: Use screws to fix the wall mounting kit to a wall.

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Step1:

PCB should align with the edge of the frame. Push the module into

the slot and make s

ATTENTION

While the system is running, you may remove a module and then reinstall a module that is the same model

as the module that was removed. If you install a module that is not the same model as the module that was

removed,

ATTENTION

When the system is powered on, do not install more than one module at a time. If you need to install

multiple modules, wait until the most recently installed module’s LED turns GREEN before installing the next

module.

Module Installation Procedure (Power-Off)

Moxa’s ioPAC 8600 controllers come with 5, 9, or 12 slots for 85M/86M-series modules. Use the following

procedure to install modules when your system is powered off.

Install the module into the ioPAC 8600 system. The module’s

ure the module is plugged into the backplane.

Step2: Fasten the two screws using 3.5±0.5 kg of torque.

Module Installation Procedure (Power-On)

All 86M/85M modules are hot-swappable when inserted in the ioPAC 8600, which means that you can safely

install, remove, and replace modules while the system is powered on. When a module is removed or

installed when the system is powered on, the ioPAC 8600 system stops processing and registers the newly

installed or recently removed module, and scans for a configuration change. There is no disruption to

normal operation during module insertion or removal.

After installing a new module, it could take about ten seconds for the system to recognize and activate the

module, at which point the module’s LED will turn green.

the system will not recognize the module without reconfiguring the system.

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The ioPAC

compliant with EN 50155 at 24 VDC. Input power is applied to the positive (

)

and negative (

•

Configuring the Power

Powering on the ioPAC Controller

8600 controller can receive power from a 24 to 110 VDC power source, and is

V1+ and V2+

V1- and V2-) terminals on the connector.

When the input voltage is below the minimum recommended voltage the ioPAC will

turn off.

The ioPAC 8600 has reverse protection and power input over-voltage protection,

allowing it to resist a maximum voltage of 154 V, and the ioPAC’s power input over-

current fuse protection specification is 4 A.

After connecting the Moxa ioPAC controller to the power supply, it will take about 30 to 60 seconds for the

operating system to boot up. The green Ready LED will illuminate continuously until the operating system is

ready.

Installing a microSD Card

The ioPAC is equipped with one slot for a microSD card. The card reader slot is located inside the ioPAC CPU

module, so you will need to unscrew and remove the card cover to install your microSD card. When

inserting a microSD card, remember to keep the front edge of the card facing down.

Follow these steps to remove or install a microSD card:

1. Remove the screw holding the card cover in place.

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2. (a) Insert the microSD card into the microSD card slot, or

(b) Remove the microSD card from the microSD card slot.

3. Fasten back the screw holding the card cover in place.

ioPAC 8600 LED Indicators

There are 6 LEDs on the ioPAC 8600 CPU module.

ioPAC 8600 C/C++ Version

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mode 9)

Category Label Usage Description

System PWR CPU power On: Power On

Off: Power Off

RDY System Ready

(Kernel)

firmware

upgrade mode

(rotary switch

C/C++ version LED1, LED2 User-defined User-defined

Communication LAN1, LAN2 Ethernet

communication

ioPAC 8600 IEC Version

Green: System Ready

Green Blinking: System Booting-up (10s after booting up)

Red: System Error or Factory Default Executing

Red Blinking: Factory Default Triggering

Green: firmware upgrade success

Green Blinking: the firmware is upgrading

Red Blinking: firmware upgrade error

Green: 100Mb

Amber: 10Mb

Blinking: data transmitting

Off: disconnected

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Category Label Usage Description

System PWR CPU power On: Power On

Off: Power Off

RDY System Ready

(Kernel)

firmware

upgrade mode

(rotary switch

mode 9)

IEC version R/S Run/Stop Mode Green: The CPU is running

ERR Error Red: System, I/O, or Service error

Communication LAN1, LAN2 Ethernet

communication

Green: System Ready

Green Blinking: System Booting up (10s after booting

up)

Red: System Error or Factory Default Executing

Red Blinking: Factory Default Triggering

Green: firmware upgrade success

Green Blinking: the firmware is upgrading

Red Blinking: firmware upgrade error

OFF: The CPU is idle and can be programmed

OFF: No error (auto update if error fixes)

Green: 100Mb

Amber: 10Mb

Blinking: data transmitting

Off: disconnected

System LEDs

PWR (Power LED)

The Power (PWR) LED indicates the status of the system power. When the system is on, this LED will turn

green, and when the system power is off this LED will be off.

RDY (Ready LED)

The Ready (RDY) LED indicates the status of the system’s kernel. When the LED is green the system kernel

is ready. When the LED is green and blinking, the system’s kernel is booting-up. When the Ready (RDY) LED

is red, there is either a system error or the system is being reset to factory defaults. When the Ready LED is

red and blinking, the device’s factory default mode has been triggered.

The Ready (RDY) LED is also used in firmware upgrade mode (rotary switch mode 9). When the switch is

changed to mode 9 and then powered on, the ioPAC will enter firmware upgrade mode. In this mode, you

can save the FWR file to the SD card with specific name and path, the firmware upgrade process will be

executed automatically. When the RDY LED is blinking green, the firmware is upgrading. After the RDY LED

changes to steady green, the firmware upgrade process is finished and you can set the rotary switch to “0”

and power cycle. If the RDY LED changes to red, the firmware upgrade failed. In this case, check to make

sure the file name and path are correct.

C/C++ Version LEDs: LED1 and LED2

The ioPAC controller allows the user to configure these two LEDs (through the software interface). Refer to

the C/C++ Sample Code Programming Guide for ioPAC Programmable Controllers for details.

IEC 61131-3 Compliant LEDs: R/S and ERR

The ioPAC controller supports IEC 61131-3 compliant Run/Stop and Error (ERR) LEDs for ISaGRAF-specific

notifications. These LEDs are not user configurable.

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RTUxpress).

Communication LEDs

LAN1 and LAN2

The ioPAC controller comes with two Ethernet ports, with the LAN1 and LAN2 LEDs used to represent the

status of the two connections. When the LED is green, data is transmitting at 100 Mbps. When the LED is

amber, data is transmitting at 10 Mbps. When the LED is blinking, data is being transmitted. When the LED

is off, there is no Ethernet connection, or the Ethernet connection has been disconnected.

The Rotary Switch

The rotary switch functions differently depending on your ioPAC programming language model.

IEC 61131-3 Models

IEC Version

Rotary Switch Position Mode of Operation Description

0 RUN mode RUN mode is the default operation mode. Use this

mode for most tasks and configurations. The CPU

will run automatically in this mode (this function

should be enabled in RTUxpress).

1 STOP mode Stop the CPU (this function should be enabled in

2 to 8 Reserved

9 Firmware upgrade mode

(only available when

booting up)

Use this mode to update the firmware from the SD

card.

1. Save the firmware file in the root folder of the

microSD card. The filename must be rtu.hfm.

2. Stop the ioPAC and insert the SD card.

3. Turn the rotary switch to position 9. While

booting up the ioPAC:

a. Hold in the reset button to erase all settings

and configurations and upgrade the firmware.

b. Do not hold in the reset button to upgrade

the firmware and retain the current

configuration.

4. When the upgrade is complete, turn the rotary

switch to 0 and reboot the ioPAC.

Note: The microSD card should be FAT32 format.

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5 to 8

User-defined

NOTE

Do NOT power off, operate, or connect any devices when the

function is only activated when the system is booting up.

C/C++ Models

C Version

Rotary Switch Position Mode of Operation Description

0 to 4 Reserved

9 Firmware upgrade mode

(only available when

booting up)

Use this mode to update the firmware from the SD

card.

1. Save the firmware file in the root folder of the

microSD card. The filename must be rtu.hfm.

2. Stop the ioPAC and insert the SD card.

3. Turn the rotary switch to position 9. While

booting up the ioPAC:

a. Hold in the reset button to erase all settings

and configurations and upgrade the firmware.

b. Do not hold in the reset button to upgrade

the firmware and retain the current

configuration.

4. When the upgrade is complete, turn the rotary

switch to 0 and reboot the ioPAC.

Note: The microSD card should be FAT32 format.

Reset Button: Factory Reset Process

Use the following procedure to reset the ioPAC to the factory defaults. Note that when you reset the ioPAC,

all of your tag definitions, software programs, and files will be deleted, and the service and runtime engine

will be restarted.

1. When the system is booting up and the RDY LED is blinking GREEN, hold the reset button.

2. Continue to hold the reset button until the “RDY” LED turns a solid RED, and then release the reset

button. It will take around 90 seconds to complete the factory reset process.

3. When the “RDY” LED starts blinking GREEN (indicating that the kernel is rebooting), the factory reset is

completed.

RDY LED is a solid red. The factory reset

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Parameter

Supported Values

Parameter

Supported Values

Connecting to the Network

Ethernet Jumper Settings

The ioPAC 8600 CPU module supports two Ethernet modes: one MAC or two MACs. The mode is configured

by jumper.

To use the two MAC mode, do not use jumpers, as shown in the following figure.

When the jumper is configured for one MAC mode, the ioPAC 8600 programmable controller will support the

Ethernet Bypass function. In this case, you can connect the ioPAC 8600 using a daisy-chain architecture.

To use the one MAC mode, use jumpers, as shown in the following figure.

Ethernet Communication

Connections to the LAN port are made through an RJ45 or M12 connector on the module. The wiring and pin

connections for these connectors are described in separate sections below.

TCP/IP Settings: Dual Speed Functionality: The ioPAC 8600’s Ethernet ports auto negotiate with the

connected devices and then use the fastest data transmission rate supported by both devices. The following

table shows the TCP/IP parameters supported by the LAN port. Default values are set when a Factory Reset

is performed on the controller.

LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2

IP Address Default: 192.168.127.254 IP Address Default: 192.168.126.254

Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.255.0

Gateway Default: 0.0.0.0 Gateway Default: 0.0.0.0

IP Address is the IP address of the controller.

Subnet Mask determines the subnet on which the controller is located.

Gateway determines how your controller communicates with devices outside its subnet. Enter the IP

address of the gateway.

The IP address, subnet mask, and gateway are static; contact your network administrator to obtain these

addresses for the controller.

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RJ45 Ethernet Connector

The ideal maximum cable length of a 10/100BaseT connection is 100 m (350 feet), but the actual limit could

be longer or shorter depending on the amount of electrical noise in the environment. To minimize the

amount of noise, Ethernet cables should not run parallel to power cables or other types of cables that

generate electrical noise.

The following diagram and table shows the pin connections for the RJ45 Ethernet connector:

RJ45 Connector Pin Assignment

Contact Media Direct Interface Signal

1 Tx + (transmit)

2 Tx - (transmit)

3 Rx + (receive)

4 Not used

5 Not used

6 Rx - (receive)

7 Not used

8 Not used

M12 Ethernet Connector

The ioPAC 8600 has two 10/100BaseT(X) Ethernet ports that use 4-pin shielded M12 connectors with D

coding. The 10/100T(X) ports located on the front panel of ioPAC 8600 are used to connect to Ethernet-

enabled devices. Most users configure these ports for Auto MDI/MDI-X mode, in which case the port’s

pinouts are adjusted automatically depending on the type of Ethernet cable used (straight-through or cross-

over), and the type of device (NIC-type or HUB/Switch-type) connected to the port.

• The Auto MDI/MDI-X function (M12 connector) allows users to connect the ioPAC 8600’s

10/100BaseTX ports to any kind of Ethernet device, without needing to pay attention to the type of

Ethernet cable being used for the connection. This means that you can use either a straight-through

cable or cross-over cable to connect the ioPAC 8600 to Ethernet devices.

The following diagram and table shows the pin connections for the M12 Ethernet connector:

M12 Ethernet Connector Pin Assignments

Pin Connection

1 Tx+

2 Rx+

3 Tx-

In what follows, we give pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type) ports. We also

give cable wiring diagrams for straight-through and cross-over Ethernet cables.

4 Rx-

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ATTENTION

Configuring the two LAN ports on the same ioPAC

(e.g., 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2) is not recommended.

M12 (4-pin, M) to M12 (4-pin, M) Cross-Over Cable Wiring

M12 (4-pin, M) to M12 (4-pin, M) Straight-Through Cable Wiring

M12 (4-pin, M) to RJ45 (8-pin) Cross-Over Cable Wiring

M12 (4-pin, M) to RJ45 (8-pin) Straight-Through Cable Wiring

programmable controller to the same network domain

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Pin Assignment for the Serial Console Port

Serial Console Default Settings

Flow Control

None

Serial Connectivity

Serial Console (Debug Port)

The serial console gives users a convenient way of connecting to the programmable controllers. This method

is particularly useful when using the computer for the first time. The serial console is also effective for

connecting the Moxa programmable controllers when you do not know target network settings and IP

addresses.

Step 1: To use the serial console, remove the microSD cover.

Console Port for the ioPAC Series

Step 2: Attach the 4-pin serial console cable to the console port. The following diagram shows the 4-pin

serial connector and pin connections.

Pin Definition

1 TxD

2 RxD

3 NC

We recommend using Moxa PComm Terminal Emulator to connect to the serial console. The following steps

describe how to connect the console.

1. Download Moxa PComm Lite from the Moxa website (www.moxa.com

folder on the Documentation and Software CD: Software\utility\PComm\.

2. Install Moxa PComm Lite to the host Windows PC.

3. Run PComm Lite Terminal Emulator from Start  Programs  PComm Lite Ver 1.x  Terminal

Emulator.

4. Click Profile  Open.

4 GND

Parameter Value

Baudrate 115200 bps

Parity None

Data bits 8

Stop bits 1

Terminal VT100

) or copy it from the following

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5. Specify which COM port is connecting to the Moxa controller, and then use the following configuration

settings: 115200, 8, none, 1.

6. Click on the Terminal tab and configure the Terminal Type to VT100. Click OK to proceed.

7. The serial console will be displayed on the terminal screen.

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3. The RTUxpress Utility

In this chapter, we introduce Moxa’s RTUxpress Utility. The ioPAC Series can be managed and configured

over an Ethernet using RTUxpress, which provides easy access to all status information and ready-to-run

service settings.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

RTUxpress Introduction

 Quick Start

 User Interface

Device and Service Configuration

 Settings Page

 Log Message Window

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